Ellipse Theatre Community presents Venus in Fur, the acclaimed dark comedy by David Ives, running July 16-25, 2026, at Open Space Event Studios. Directed by Jacque Coleman, Venus in Fur is a witty, seductive, and psychologically charged exploration of power, desire, and the blurred lines between reality and performance. The play follows Thomas Novachek, a…
This Thursday: States of America: 250 years of Art in the U.S.A. Join the Scalehouse community in an exploration of some of the most used and abused works of art from our country’s semiquincentennial history. How did the state of America at different times condition the art that was made, and how has it been…
Hawaii-born singer-songwriter Thunderstorm Artis will headline the 2026 Bend Blues Fest, with fans across Hawaii and around the world able to watch his performance through a special pay-per-view livestream. Held at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend, Bend Blues Fest showcases nationally recognized artists in an intimate festival setting. This year, organizers are making Thunderstorm Artis’…
(Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) presents the Spotlight Chamber Players in their final performance this season. This concert marks the culmination of the ensemble’s past year of intensive chamber music study and will take place on Wednesday, June 17, 11am at Whispering Winds Retirement (2920 NE Connors Ave.,…
((Left) Freedom in Paris book page spread (right) Mary Marquiss| Photos courtesy of Mary Marquiss) Mary Marquiss has been an art teacher and artist for 30 years and is the forthcoming author of Behind the Painting – An Artist’s Memoir. Through serious life challenges, including divorce, family suicide and cancer, Marquiss discovered a relationship with…
We want to show the creativity of Central Oregon artists at the Dry Canyon Community Art Center. We are inviting artists residing in Central Oregon to submit their art for our next exhibition. You do not have to be a member of any art organization. It will be a two-month exhibit of 2-D and 3-D art, from Tuesday,…
(Photos courtesy of Bistro Collette and One Stop Writing Shop) I’ve hungered for a French bistro to hit Bend for the 20 years I’ve lived here. That’s what happens when you grow up in Paris. So, I was downright ecstatic to hear that Jeremy Buck, Salute Restaurant and Bar’s co-owner and chef, and his co-owner…
(The beaver in our care often takes part in the Desert Dwellers talk at 3pm daily, giving visitors a close-up look at an important ecosystem engineer | Photo by Jon Nelson) Summer at the High Desert Museum is packed with opportunities to connect with the wildlife of the High Desert. Included with admission, our daily…
The Deschutes Historical Museum Announces the opening of Moments That Made US, a community exhibition for the America 250 commemoration. The exhibit opens on June 19 as part of the Juneteenth Free Day at the Deschutes Historical Museum. The exhibit explores how generations of Americans have given meaning to the ideals set out in the…
Hello Art in the High Desert Supporters! The best art show in the country is bigger and better than ever. The 2026 Art in the High Desert will be our third show at Riverbend Park in Bend. We are thrilled to present a truly world class event held August 28-30, 2026. Would you like to…
