(Photo by Abbott Schindler) Exhibition Closing: Soil Alive! Journey underground and explore the world beneath our feet Dig into Soil Alive!, an original exhibition that delves into the world beneath our feet, from the thousands of relationships that make healthy soil healthy to learning how to protect and conserve soil. The family-friendly exhibition includes interactive…
(Graphic courtesy of Ellipse Theatre Community) Ellipse Theatre Community (ETC) is proud to announce its upcoming touring production of Into the Breeches! by acclaimed playwright George Brant, directed by Juliah Rae. The production will tour across Central Oregon from April 10 through May 2, bringing this uplifting and timely comedy to audiences throughout the region….
(Photos courtesy of One Stop Writing Shop) What do you do when you’ve owned and run some of the most renowned eateries in Central Oregon, including Bend’s The Victorian Café, Camp Sherman’s The Kokanee Café, Sunriver’s The Trout House, and Redmond’s The Pig and Pound? If you’re local restaurateur Paul Mercer, you open The McArthur…
(Peter Wiley) High Desert Chamber Music, in partnership with the Cascade School of Music, invites aspiring musicians to audition for a Master Class led by legendary cellist Peter Wiley. This event is made possible by support from the Brooks Resources Corporation and the Oregon chapter of the American String Teachers Association. Event Details: Date: Saturday,…
(The popular indoor flight program Sky Hunters returns to the Museum on Saturday, March 21 through Saturday, March 28 | Photo by John Williams) Spring Break at the Museum Get ready to spring into wonder! Spring is finally here, and the Museum is packed with experiences, special programs, and unique exhibitions for all ages —…
(Trio Bohémo. Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music ) High Desert Chamber Music’s (HDCM) 2025-26 season, presented by Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, will continue in March with the Central Oregon debut of Trio Bohémo. This electrifying Czech piano trio has taken the international stage by storm since their debut in…
(Photo by Andrej Grilc) On March 29, High Desert Chamber Music will present Trio Bohémo for their Central Oregon debut. I had the opportunity to speak with cellist Kristinia Vocetková about growing up in the Czech Republic and growing into music, the founding of the Trio, and music that has influenced her musical journey. Like…
(Photo provided by Scalehouse) Mark your Calendars for this Artist Walk-Through on Thursday, March 19 at 5:30pm. Join Michele Guieu for an informal, artist-led walk-through of Seeds of Abundance. Moving through the gallery, she will share stories from the land, the farm, and the making of the exhibition, offering insight into materials, process, and participation….
The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation is now accepting applications for their annual Doug Watson Scholarship for the Performing Arts. The Foundation and Marianne Watson established the program in memory of longtime member, sponsor, volunteer and Board Chair. Doug was a true advocate for the arts, especially the Tower’s LessonPLAN Education Programs, and reveled in seeing…
Two free concerts by Central Oregon Community College’s Cascade Chorale and Chamber Orchestra will be held on March 14 (7pm) and March 15 (4pm) at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon in Bend. Titled Celebrating the Classics: Nature, the inspiring concerts will explore humanity’s enduring connection to the natural world through choral and orchestral…
