In the fall of 2013, Bright Place Gallery in Bend debuted The 20-Dollar Art Show as a vehicle for artists to share their art with the public in a low-pressure setting where they could build confidence selling art. The Gallery did not take a commission. The artist kept 100 percent of sales and the art…
(Graphic | Courtesy of Cascade Theatrical Company) We are looking to cast Doris, our leading lady (25-35 years old) for the classic Christmas story Miracle on 24th Street. Contact Cascade Theatrical Company or Sue, the director, at 760-473-4619. Adapted for the stage by Mountain Community Theater. Adapted for the screen from the novel by Valentine…
(Photo | Courtesy of Tower Theatre) Maddie Poppe, winner of 2018 American Idol, takes the Tower spotlight and brightens the holidays with acoustic versions of much-loved Christmas classics, from Jingle Bell Rock to O Holy Night. Special guest singer/songwriter Jaymi Dickinson from Cascade School of Music opens the evening with her own favorite songs. Tuesday,…
(Latinx program is hosting free virtual viewing events this month, including Tres Vidas | Graphic courtesy of COCC) Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Latinx program is hosting free virtual viewing events this month in honor of Latinx Heritage Month, including a prerecorded music event, viewable October 19-23, that celebrates the life, times and work of…
KPOV believes that while the challenges of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic remain, positive momentum and unique constants like uplifting music, honest dialogue and informative programming are key to helping Central Oregon move forward to better days. This year, the only nonprofit, community radio station broadcasting from Bend will hold its Fall 2021 Membership Drive at…
(Sentinels, Greg Amanti, 2021 | Photo courtesy of Central Oregon Community College) An exhibition of sculptures by Bend artist Greg Amanti, titled Sentinels, is showing at Central Oregon Community College’s Pence Pinckney Gallery from October 14 to November 11, with an opening reception from 4:30-6:30pm on Thursday, October 21. The Pence gallery is open from…
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners’ application process for its Arts & Culture grants program is now open. This marks the fifth year that Deschutes County will offer this grant opportunity, which is designed to increase arts and culture opportunities and make arts and culture education available to Deschutes County residents. A total of $25,000…
(Photo | Courtesy of Deschutes Historical Museum) The Deschutes County Historical Society welcomes local author Valentyne with a meet and greet book signing of his new book Ghost King, book one in the Ghosts are Good series. The book signing takes place Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16, from 4-8pm at the Deschutes Historical…
(Second place painting, Jewels of Summer by Jacqueline Newbold) Central Oregon artists were well represented and took big awards in the Watercolor Society of Oregon’s 2021 fall show. The juror, Iain Stewart, selected 80 paintings out of 199 submissions by 123 Oregon artists. Eleven of those artists selected in the show were from Central Oregon….
(2019 Art in the West Opening Party | Photo by Todd Cary) T-minus three days until we bid farewell to the 2021 Art in the West juried exhibition and silent auction! This Saturday, October 16 from 2-4pm, join us for our Art in the West Closing Party! Mingle with esteemed artists — five of which will be doing live demonstrations, offering those…
