(Left: Gary McPherson. Right: Canyon Creek Meadows, oil, 24×36 by Gary McPherson) Gary was born in a small Michigan town surrounded by relatives, friends and lots of nature. As a youngster he helped out on his relatives’ farms or his father’s carpentry business, while being acutely attracted to the beauty of nature. He especially loved…
(L: Jordan O’Donnell embarked on a book tour in a converted school bus, R: Jordan O’Donnell | Photos courtesy of Jordan O’Donnell) When Jordan O’Donnell, 27, joined the FBI in 2016, he hoped to dedicate his life to the Bureau. But after three frustrating years, he quit to write a richly dark novel about his…
(Artwork | Courtesy of High Desert Museum) The High Desert Museum’s daily programs are back on schedule, including the popular outdoor flight program Raptors of the Desert Sky. Here’s a schedule of daily talks. To ensure physical distancing, space is limited. First come, first served. Visitors are asked to inquire at admissions upon arrival. Daily…
(Rodney A. Cook) A Message of Compassion & Understanding from our Director of Financial Planning, Rodney Cook Dear fellow Central Oregonians, As racial tensions have escalated over the tragic murders of Black Americans such as Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain and George Floyd, I feel the need to open an honest dialogue. I have struggled for a few weeks, at a loss…
(Lacey Champagne, Owner of LAYOR | Photo Courtesy of Layor). When Lacey and Paul Champagne moved to Bend in 2016, there were two things they felt highly passionate about: art, and the sense of community. Lacey had owned an art store outside of New Orleans, and when they traveled to Bend on a road trip…
The Deschutes Public Library Board has approved finalizing the purchase of land for a future Central Library, taking another important step forward in the library’s capital plan to expand and enhance library buildings and services across Deschutes County. The 12.75-acre parcel is being purchased for $1,350,000 and is located west of Highway 20 near Robal…
(Photo by Sue Dougherty) Red Chair Gallery is delighted to announce that wildlife photographer Sue Dougherty has won The 2020 Audubon Photography Award in the Professional Category. She snapped her prize-winning photograph of a Magnificent Frigatebird in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. The giant bird, with a wingspan up to eight feet, is a male shown…
(Bend’s Morri Stewart has published Faltofar, a young adult fantasy novel | Photos courtesy of Morri Stewart) Morri Stewart has published her first book, the Young Adult fantasy novel, Faltofar. After having worked on Faltofar for a number of years, Morri decided to hire an editor to fine-tune her book. Her web search led her…
When travel is not an option, film is a great way to transport yourself to another place, immerse yourself in a new culture and learn that people around the world are more similar than they are different. Scalehouse is proud to collaborate with BendFilm Festival and OSU-Cascades Arts, Media and Technology to present the 2020…
(Photo | Pexels) The 4/4 School of Music will be hosting one of the largest virtual music recitals in America to bring thousands of music students, family and friends together from all over the world on July 18 and 19, 2020. The school is excited to celebrate the incredible work of so many students who…
