(Photo courtesy of Old Mill District) On October 7-11, the Bend Film Festival is making its way to theaters and event spaces across Central Oregon for its 23rd year and film fans, filmmakers, industry professionals and other creatives are already securing their passes and planning their itineraries for the five-day event. To help festival-goers make…
(Photos courtesy of Bend Film Fest) The 2026 Bend Film Fest starts today! There’s still time to get your passes and tickets! Or get them in person at the Box Office or even on the day of the screening (depending on availability; just make sure to arrive early.) A quick reminder of what’s showing during our five…
(Photo courtesy of Bend Comedy and Arts Foundation) Bend Comedy and Arts Foundation is thrilled to welcome stand-up comedian Bo Johnson, one of the Pacific Northwest’s best, back to Bend for one night only on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the Tower Theatre. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the show begins at 7:30pm. Tickets start…
(Photo courtesy of Children’s Museum of Central Oregon) The Children’s Museum of Central Oregon is bringing its Mobile Museum to Discovery Corner in Discovery West for a month-long pop-up beginning October 3. Located at 1123 NW Ochoa Drive, Suite 100, the Mobile Museum will offer hands-on exhibits and activities designed to encourage exploration, creativity and…
As 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, High Desert Museum has spent the year exploring what that legacy means in the American West. This fall, our lecture series, 250 in the West, comes to a close with three conversations featuring the voices of renowned scholars and historians. October 19: Patriotism Join…
(Graphic courtesy of BEAT Children’s Theatre) Storms at sea, island magic, wild quests, mythical monsters, and enchanting spirits—BEAT Children’s Theatre invites Central Oregon families to dive into Shakespeare’s classic adventure, The Tempest, opening this November as a centerpiece of BEAT’s 20th anniversary season. Designed specifically to engage young audiences, this vibrant adaptation transforms classic literature…
(Photos courtesy of Linden Gross, One Stop Writing Shop) What do you get when Bonta’s CEO, Corey Owens, and Yoli chef and co-owner, Joe Kim, collaborate? An unexpected new gelato flavor called Doenjang Caramel, based on a core Korean seasoning commonly used in stews, soups, and sauces. You wouldn’t think a thick, salty fermented soybean…
(Graphic courtesy of Old Mill District) The Old Mill District is ready to go for another First Friday Art Walk this Friday, October 2, from 3-6pm. With beautiful fall weather hitting the mid-70s, the district is sure to be crawling with art walkers, wine tasters and an abundance of participating shops, art studios and galleries….
(George Xiaoyuan Fu. Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) On Sunday, November 8, High Desert Chamber Music will continue its 19th season by welcoming Trio Zimbalist, making their Central Oregon debut. I had a chance to talk to pianist George Xiaoyuan Fu about his interest in the piano and composing, the development of the…
(The Last Place on Earth by David Gardner) “As always we have some intense, urgent stories in the program that the world must hear now, but I feel confident that none of them are without nuance, a flip side, and certainly hope. My hope is that the festival once again will gift the audience a…
