(Graphics courtesy of Roundabout Books) On November 3, a panel discussion of decorated women Air Force officers will discuss their experiences as described in Necessary Turbulence: Fifty Years, One Unbreakable Sisterhood Forged in the Crucible of the Air Force Academy. On November 10, Eugene author and artist Emily Poole will discuss her new book, Cascade…
((L-R) Ezra Oncken, Parker Carlson, Harper Renfroe, Elizabeth Cape, Peyton Cape, Samuel Weed | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music is pleased to announce the students selected for this year’s Spotlight Chamber Players program: Elizabeth Cape (piano), Peyton Cape (cello), Parker Carlson (violin), Ezra Oncken (violin), Harper Renfroe (piano), and…
(Graphic courtesy of KPOV) Our hearts are heavy. Our community is grieving. And in moments like these, it can be difficult to find the right words. In the wake of the heartbreaking tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary, we invite our Central Oregon community to come together to share a little comfort, find connection, and remind…
(Photo courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony Association) Our Fall Concert Series is this weekend! Join us October 24-25 as Jonathan Moore begins his inaugural season as Music Director, marking an exciting new chapter for the Central Oregon Symphony. The season opens with Bend native violinist John Fawcett performing Bruch’s soaring Violin Concerto No. 1. The…
(Graphic courtesy of BEAT) Trolls Jr. is based on the irreverent DreamWorks Animation movie franchise and features a colorful, wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters. The show follows the overly optimistic Trolls, constantly with a song on their lips, and the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are only happy when they have Trolls in their…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Take a haunted walk through the library, but beware of the ghosts! Join Deschutes Public Library as we bring deceased authors to life at the fourth annual Literary Ghost Walk on Wednesday, October 28, from 6-7pm at the Central Library. All are welcome to meet the ghosts of dearly…
(L-R) Ezra Oncken, Parker Carlson, Harper Renfroe, Elizabeth Cape, Peyton Cape, Samuel Weed | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) will celebrate its 19th Annual Gala, Starry Starry Night, on Friday, November 20, at 5pm at the Riverhouse Convention Center. This event will include a cocktail hour, live and…
(Trio Zimbalist | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music’s (HDCM) 2026-27 season, presented by Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, continues in November with the Central Oregon debut of Trio Zimbalist. Since making their debut in 2021, the young piano trio has quickly built an international reputation for…
(Photos and graphics courtesy if Kimberley Yaeger, pictured at right) Local artist Kimberley Yaeger of Key Creative is bringing a reflective, tactile body of work to the Shevlin Crossing Art Gallery, located in the west side commercial building developed by Taylor Brooks. Her new collection, Field Notes: An Invitation to Pause, will be featured as…
(Photo courtesy of Song of Sunset) It’s hard to believe that just one year ago, Song of Sunset began right here in Bend, Oregon. Since then, we’ve welcomed 17 performing artists to our stage, produced five films, won four Best Short Documentary awards, and screened around the world. On October 24, we return to Silver…
