(Yu&I Duo | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music launches its 2026-27 season Friday, September 25, at 7:30pm with the award-winning Yu&I Duo, featuring South Korean violinist YuEun Gemma Kim and German-born guitarist Ines Thomé. The duo, which previously received an enthusiastic reception from Central Oregon audiences, returns to Bend…
(Art provided by Scalehouse) All the Colors of HÚE Opening Friday, September 4, 5-7pm Jearts Unknown Education presents an exhibition of artwork created by students exploring creativity as a form of expression, connection, and self-discovery. Through drawing, painting, mixed media, and other creative practices, these young artists transform experiences, emotions, and perspectives into visual narratives….
(Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) The last few days of summer are here, and there’s still time to make them count. Explore the High Desert Museum’s final round of summer programming, including live animal encounters, hands-on exhibitions and outdoor discoveries before Labor Day. Programs include: Raptors of the Desert Sky Experience the beauty and power…
(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 8-9. 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 to…
(Photo courtesy of Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, LLC) What happens when a First Friday Art Walk meets the energy of live improvisational jazz? On September 4, Hawthorn Healing Arts Center will bring those two worlds together for an evening celebrating music, creativity, community, and the many ways they can contribute to a vibrant life. Improv…
(Photos courtesy of Old Mill District) 8 Great Dates The Old Mill District has so many ways you and your boo can spend a little alone time together, including romantic date nights, playful river dates or morning coffee outings. We have planned out eight great dates to check off the list between just the two of you,…
BEND // OLD MILL artHouse LTA 113 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-337-9985 • instagram.com/arthouse.lta The Last Days of Summer The sun is setting on another summer in Bend. On the heat and the smoke. The late nights and First Fridays. The new faces, new work, unlikely experiments, beautiful accidents, and all the things this creative community…
(Photo courtesy of OSU-Cascades) 7pm, Sunday, September 27 Tower Theatre in Bend Fresh, fierce and fun, Maruja Limón brings the energy to kick off the 2026-27 season. Formed in Barcelona in 2014, Maruja Limón fuses Catalan, flamenco and Latin rumba with experimental electronic sounds, dembow, salsa and pop, all wrapped in lyrics that move seamlessly…
(Photos courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) Since 2008, High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) has grown from a small organization dedicated to chamber music into an established part of Central Oregon’s cultural community, presenting exceptional performances, educational programs, and meaningful opportunities for connection. As HDCM enters its 19th season, the organization is embarking on its…
(Photo courtesy of BendFilm) 2026 Bend Film Festival Competition Features Announced! It’s really here! It’s time to begin the film announcements for the 23rd annual Bend Film Fest! We’re starting this week with our announcements for the competition features, which include: 8 Narrative Features 8 Documentary Features 3 Environmental/Outdoor Features 3 Indigenous Features Announcements will continue for…
