(Photo courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony Association) Our October series of free community performances begins this Saturday with acclaimed flutist Timothy Hagen and Central Oregon pianist Gary Ruppert. Join us for a morning masterclass, an evening recital, or both! Timothy Hagen, Flutist With pianist Gary Ruppert Saturday, October 3 Flute Masterclass: 10am-12pm Pence Hall, Room…
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Lisa & Lori Lubbesmeyer Named Old Mill District 2026 Winter Art Series Artists
(Photo courtesy of Lori and Lisa Lubbesmeyer) After 17 years working from their Old Mill District studio, twin sisters Lori and Lisa Lubbesmeyer have come to know the area from countless angles. The owners of Lubbesmeyer Art Studio & Gallery have walked and biked along the Deschutes River on their way to work, watched the…
Art in the West: Final Countdown!
Last chance to find your favorite artwork! The 2026 Art in the West juried exhibition and online auction close at 7pm Friday, October 2. Check your bids, place new bids, and see all 130-plus pieces up close at the Museum before time runs out. Then join us that Friday for our free Art in the…
MountainStar Welcomes Fall with the Sixth Annual Bend Witches Paddle & October Community Care Project
(Graphic courtesy of MountainStar Family Relief Nursery) MountainStar Family Relief Nursery (MountainStar) is welcoming fall with two meaningful ways for the Central Oregon community to come together in support of local children and families: the return of the sixth annual Bend Witches Paddle and October’s Community Care Project. On Saturday, October 31, witches will once…
Fall Festival & Season Finale
(Photo courtesy of Old Mill District) The Old Mill District has another big weekend headed our way October 2-4, and we’re here to help you prep for it. Starting Friday, October 2, and running all weekend is the 30th annual Bend Fall Festival. Take your pick of fresh local produce, tap into your creative side…
The 20-Dollar Art Show Returns
(Photo courtesy High Desert Museum) Bend’s biggest little art show, presented by Bright Place Gallery, features original art by local and emerging artists. Each fall, the Museum’s walls are blanketed with thousands of mini masterpieces! Extravaganza tickets go on sale at 12pm on Wednesday, September 23. Get ready for the return of Bend’s biggest little…
Nashwood Gallery Helps Transform The 2nd Street Maker’s District Art Scene
(Will Nash standing beside The Portal | Photo by Jeff Spry) A woodworking wonderland and eclectic art showroom awaits Bendites at longtime local artist Will Nash’s Nashwood Gallery, which represents nearly a dozen talented Central Oregon artists from painters, photographers and sculptors, to jewelry designers, furniture makers and potters. Located at 1385 NE 2nd St….
Trading Post Collectors Card Shop Pops Up at Discovery Corner September 16-27
Collectors of all ages will have a new place to buy, sell, trade and connect this September when Trading Post, a collector’s card shop, takes over Discovery Corner in Discovery West for a two-week pop-up, September 16-27. Trading Post will feature a wide variety of collectible cards, including baseball, football, basketball and Pokémon, with singles,…
The Ultimate Weekend Trifecta in Bend: Oktoberfest, Oregon Whiskey & Bleachers!
Ladies and gents, lace up your dirndls and buckle your lederhosen because there are three major events happening in just the course of three days. But don’t worry, we’re going to walk you through the weekend itinerary so you’ll know exactly how you want to plan it all out so you can get best of…
Stop by the Gallery to see All the Colors of HÚE
Hearts Unknown Education (HÚE) is a dynamic nonprofit organization that helps guide and support young people who are struggling emotionally with a unique offering of what we call “creative wellness:” art, free expression, meditation, somatic breath work, music, dance —all valuable experiences offered in a safe and caring environment. We see HÚE as a vehicle…