(Photo courtesy of COCC) Meet Instructor, Dani Nichols! Dani Nichols is a journalist, essayist, and children’s book author. Her independently-published kid’s book, Buzz the Not-So-Brave, sold more than 800 copies in its first 20 weeks in print (by contrast, most independent books sell less than 250 copies over their lifetime). Buzz the Not-So-Brave is in…
(Photo by Rob Kerr) Ride The Cyclone is a small, unique musical that amassed somewhat of a cult following among the teen theater population during the COVID-19 pandemic, when several clips from a Washington DC production of the show went viral on TikTok. Ponderosa Players caught wind of this and co-founders Grey Conant they/them and…
(Clara Smith family | Photo courtesy of Humane Society of Central Oregon, Pup Crawl logo by Clara Smith) The Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) proudly announces Clara Smith of Bend as the winner of our 2025 Pup Crawl logo competition. Chosen from a dozen talented entrants, Smith’s design captures the spirit of our beloved…
(Kristen Riggle) Join Kristen Riggle at a Mastermind and Meetup for aspiring children’ book authors at Dudley’s Bookshop on February 22.
(Photography by Sue Dougherty) Wildlife photographer Sue Dougherty has traveled all over the world seeking exotic animals and birds to photograph. Her favorite species, however, may be the smallest of all: hummingbirds. The combination of their speed and agility in flight, combined with their brilliant colors and unique behavior makes these little creatures fascinating. “Hummingbirds…
The High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) Concert Series continues on Friday, February 14, at 7:30pm with a special Valentine’s Day performance. Featuring works inspired by love and romance, concert-goers will receive a rose and treat from Goody’s Chocolates. This concert is brought to you by German Master Tech and will take place at the Unitarian…
((L-R) Early one Morning; Grasses and Willows, 18×24; oils by Janet Frost) Winter Fire, on this month’s cover [Cascade A&E Magazine], is an homage to the willows that grow along the banks of our Central Oregon rivers and lakes. I live along the Deschutes River where willows thrive. Every day these common, but ever-changing, features…
(Art by Euijin Gray) February at the Museum Find Something to Love and Learn There’s never a bad time to explore the history, cultures and wildlife of the High Desert Museum. February is full of events and experiences you won’t want to miss. Prohibition Party Friday, February 7, 6-9pm It’s time to party like it’s…
Theme: MAKE THE FUTURE Our call for the next round of Patricia Clark Studio Artists in Residence program is now open! MAKE THE FUTURE invites artists working within any medium exploring what the future might be: pointing out potential problems, solutions and ideas which have or might have an impact on the time to come….
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) The New Redmond Library Is Open! The beautiful new library is now open and ready to serve the growing Redmond community for generations to come! Visit us to explore all the amazing resources this dynamic community hub has to offer. Be sure to visit our website for current hours,…
