((Left) Jenny Anderson (Right) Rachel Grady) Cascades Academy’s Education Series is exploring the growing challenge of teen disengagement — and how young people can shift from digital distraction to real-world connection, deeper learning, and meaningful relationships. Monday, February 9, 6-7:30pm The Disengaged Teen An Evening with Author Jenny Anderson Hear directly from The Disengaged Teen…
(Photo by Todd Cary) Mid Oregon Free Family Saturdays Everyone gets in free this Saturday! It’s that time of year again! Free Family Saturdays returns to the High Desert Museum on Saturday, January 31. Everyone, and we mean everyone, gets in free! For more than two decades, Free Family Saturdays have been a mainstay of…
(Photo courtesy of COCC) With a theme of “Her Power, Our Resilience,” Black History Month at Central Oregon Community College includes a student-led empowerment retreat (February 7), a documentary film on Toni Morrison (February 10), community forums (February 18), a cultural dinner event (February 20), a talk by New York Times-bestselling author Ijeoma Oluo (February…
((L-R) Aaron Ma, Avery Armstrong and William Yeh) The Central Oregon Symphony is thrilled to announce its Winter Concert Series, a perfect way to warm the season with inspiring orchestral performances. This year’s series is especially meaningful as it marks Maestro Michael Gesme’s final winter at the podium, celebrating his artistic leadership and lasting impact…
Mountain View High School is proud to announce its upcoming production of Little Women: The Musical, a heartwarming adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel. An inspiring journey of family, hope, and heart—told through unforgettable music. About the Show: Set during the Civil War era, Little Women: The Musical follows the lives of the four March sisters—Jo, Meg,…
(Photos courtesy of COCC) Click on course titles for details or call 541-383-7270 Meet 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…
(Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) Schnitzer Prize of the West Nominations Close on January 30 for $50,000 Prize The Schnitzer Prize of the West celebrates visionary leaders whose work is shaping our shared future — combining collaboration, innovation, and social impact to address the urgent and persistent challenges of the West. The deadline for…
(Photo courtesy of AthertonPR) Sahasi Chori (Brave Girl), the critically acclaimed short thriller directed by Erin Galey, is set for re-release on major streaming platforms, including Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube TV, on January 15, 2026. The film addresses the issue of sex trafficking of young girls, as relevant an issue as it was in…
((L-R) Tom Beans and Amy Rose | Photos courtesy of Savage Sky Designs) Dudley’s Bookshop Café has announced plans to open a second location in Bend’s Old Mill District this spring, bringing the district its first and only independent bookstore while also adding a new retail category to one of Central Oregon’s premier shopping and…
(Ijeoma Oluo) With film, dance and discussion, including talks from a 2SLGBTQIA+ icon and a New York Times bestselling author, Central Oregon Community College’s 18th annual Season for Nonviolence — held mid-January through early April — gets underway on January 20. Visit cocc.edu/snv to learn more and register for all free events. The season kicks…
