The Latino Community Association (LCA) encourages parents of Latino youth under 18 to sign their kids up for any summer activity that will benefit their wellbeing. Thanks to a special grant, LCA is offering to pay the fees for youth in Deschutes, Crook or Jefferson counties to take swim lessons, attend music, art or science…
(Jason Graham | Photo courtesy of Jason Graham) Oregon Humanities recently announced the second round of Fields Artist Fellowships. The fellowships, offered in partnership by Oregon Humanities and Oregon Community Foundation (OCF), will pay four artists $100,000 each over the course of two years. The recipients of the 2021–23 fellowships are Jason Graham of Bend,…
((L) Tom Hansen (R) Robyn Hansen | Photos courtesy of Sunriver Stars) We give you a two-for-one introduction today as we present a husband-and-wife team, Tom and Robyn Hansen. Tom grew up in Minnesota with a mom and dad who were interested in the arts and that interest rubbed off on him. He has always…
(Photo | Courtesy of Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards) Art in the Vineyard this last Saturday, July 11. Our next Art in the Vineyard event is Sunday, August 15. We will be closed Tuesday, July 13, due to our employees being in the evacuation zone. Check our Facebook for updates on hours through this week…
((L) Michael Scheuerman, the Oscars, Great Hall (R) Skye Fitzgerald, the Oscars, Great Hall | Photos courtesy of HUNGER WARD) The most powerful art is born of necessity, as is often said. It cannot help but move us or shake our foundations. Sometimes this art can be a joyful experience — one of elation, celebration…
The world tasted a little better this summer after it was mixed with the perfect amounts of love, children and a lifetime supply of chocolate. The Sunriver Stars Kids Drama Camp culminated in a Showcase Under the Stars presentation by nearly 20 local students, adult actors and even a few parents. The show, held at…
In the tradition of Turner and Cezanne, master oil and Watercolorist David Kreitzer exhibits exquisite and stunning landscapes, figure, fantasy, California Oak Hills and Nishigoi koi oils through summer 2021 at the Wooden Jewel Gallery downtown Bend and the Betty Gray Gallery at the Sunriver Lodge. David, a professional artist for 55 years, is the…
(Photo | Courtesy of BendFilm) Future filmmakers entering fifth through ninth grade are invited to apply to Summer Film Camp. Students will learn how to unleash all of the creative potential of their iPads to learn how to write a script, direct actors, record quality picture and sound and edit their films — all in…
(Aviara Trio | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) is putting a spin on our popular Music & Friends events and will be presenting a series of small outdoor concerts at private residences around town this summer. These intimate, interactive performances will be held outdoors in beautiful Central Oregon…
(Join the Land Trust on a walk or hike this summer | Photo courtesy of Deschutes Land Trust) The Land Trust’s Walks + Hikes slow down during our hottest summer months, but there’s still lots to explore! Check out something new with one of these options: Take a moment to closely observe the natural world,…
