(Photo courtesy of Scalehouse) This Thursday! August 13, 2026 6pm at Scalehouse About the Event In this lecture, artist and photographer Esther Macy Nooner examines the historical foundations of the medium alongside contemporary photographic practices, exploring how technology and evolving perspectives continue to influence the creation and interpretation of images. About Esther Nooner Esther Macy…
A few spots remain in the sixth annual Lost in Place Nature Writing Intensive! The 2026 guest faculty includes Jon Nelson, High Desert Museum Curator of Wildlife, as the weekend’s guide to Summer Lake’s flora and fauna; and Dennis Jenkins, research archaeologist and field school supervisor for the Oregon State Museum of Natural and Cultural…
(Photos courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) announces auditions for the 2026/27 Spotlight Chamber Players will be held on September 6-8, 2026. This program provides dedicated young musicians with the opportunity to study and perform chamber music at a high level through High Desert Chamber Music. Offered at no cost…
(Local artist Joel Chadd during the first Song of Sunset event at Volcanic Theater Pub in 2025 | Photo by Brian Craig Hinderberger) Offering up a provocative evening of cinema, live music, and dynamic discourse, Bend documentary filmmaker and folk rock musician Brian Craig Hinderberger’s Song of Sunset multimedia happening arrives for an entrancing cultural…
(Artwork courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) It’s okay to not know it all. Join the library as we explore “Know Nothing” this August. Dive into the unknown world of black holes and learn about the Antebellum South era in the United States. Refresh your wardrobe at a clothing swap and explore William Shakespeare’s Macbeth in…
(Photo by Chapman Baehler) Catch Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB), the GRAMMY Award-winning band led by the dynamic wife and husband duo of Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, at Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend on August 8, as part of their Future Soul 2026 Tour. Tedeschi Trucks Band’s sixth studio album, Future Soul, an 11-track collection, is the band’s most powerful album to…
(Photos courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) invites audiences to experience an exciting new season celebrating the next generation of classical music. The 2026–27 Concert Series showcases exceptional early-career artists who are quickly earning recognition on the national and international stage, offering Central Oregon audiences a rare opportunity to discover…
(Artwork courtesy of High Desert Museum) Join us for an unforgettable evening of wonder and generosity as we come together to support the High Desert Museum and the place we call home. One of Central Oregon’s longest-running and most anticipated fundraising events, High Desert Rendezvous begins at 5pm with a lively reception, hosted bar, and…
(Artwork by Casey Gardner) My paintings are an invitation to step into a world where imagination is still alive, and wonder can be found around every corner. Inspired by whimsical animals, magical unicorns, vintage VW buses, wildflowers, and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, my work celebrates joy, freedom, and the stories we create along…
((L-R) Fixated Prophecy by Valerie Winterholler, No Sheriff Here by J. Dylan Cavin and Nine Chiefs by Arturo Garcia) Art in the West Reveals New Visions of the High Desert From canvas to photographs to sculptures, the 2026 Art in the West exhibition and online auction features the very best of art inspired by the…
