(Graphic courtesy of Ellipse Theatre Community) Ellipse Theatre Community (ETC) is proud to announce its upcoming touring production of Into the Breeches! by acclaimed playwright George Brant, directed by Juliah Rae. The production will tour across Central Oregon from April 10 through May 2, bringing this uplifting and timely comedy to audiences throughout the region….
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(Photo courtesy of COCC) Explore, Create, Enjoy! Your one-month snapshot of our upcoming courses. Register today! Culinary, Beer, Wine and Spirits Gluten-Free Baking (Bend) Baking: Sweet Mornings – Biscuits and Sweet Scones (Bend) Appetizers to Impress: Meat, Poultry, Fish (Bend) View More Culinary, Beer, Wine and Spirits Courses Language and Culture Italian for Travelers (Online)…
Award-Winning Author Rick Steber to Host a Book Launch Party for his New Release: Seventh Son – Nez Perce Lost Cause, 1877
(Rick Steber) Renowned Western author Rick Steber invites the public to celebrate the release of his latest book, Seventh Son – Nez Perce Lost Cause, 1877, with a special Book Launch Party on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 12-3pm at the Rick Steber – MAKERS showroom, located at 131 NE Fifth Street in downtown Prineville….
Coming to the Madras Performing Arts Center
(Photos courtesy of Madras Performing Arts Center) The Cowsills – A Benefit Concert A historic music group is helping the Jefferson County Historical Society establish a Jefferson County Museum. The Cowsills — the family band behind huge hits in the late 1960s and the inspiration for the The Partridge Family television show — will stage…
Coming Soon to the Madras Performing Arts Center
(Photo courtesy of Madras Performing Arts Center) High Desert Community Theater presents Going Up? on March 12-14 at 7pm and March 15 at 2pm at the Madras Performing Arts Center. Free admission, donations gratefully accepted. mpac.509j.net/?p=1863
Lillian Pitt Exhibition Leads a Season of Story, Film & Recognition at The Museum
(Photo by Elizabeth A. Woody) Major Exhibition Featuring the Art of Lillian Pitt (Warm Springs/Wasco/Yakama) and Her “Kindred Spirits” will open at The Museum on Thursday, May 21! The Museum will host an opening reception for the exhibition at 5:30pm on Thursday, May 21. We welcome our Museum Members, the Warm Springs community and friends near…
Harefest LLC Announces Legends Reloaded
Harefest LLC, the Pacific Northwest festival producer behind Harefest, Capital City Retro Fest, 90’s Flannel Fest, and Seattle Retro Fest, announces Legends Reloaded, a two-day classic rock tribute festival taking place June 19-20, 2026 at the Jefferson County Event Complex in Madras. Set against the dramatic high desert landscape of Central Oregon, Legends Reloaded celebrates…
Art Adventure Gallery Kicks Off 40th Year
((L-R) Wrangler; My Saddle, graphite on paper; Old Tree: New Life, ink on paper) Art Adventure Gallery in downtown Madras is kicking off its 40th year of supporting the arts and artists of Jefferson County and beyond. The featured artist for January and February is Mike Kelly, with an artist reception on January 8 (rescheduled…
St. Charles Prineville Hospice Auction Raises More Than $180K
(Photo courtesy of St. Charles Prineville Hospice) St. Charles Foundation’s annual Prineville Hospice Auction was a big success, raising more than $180,000 to support hospice programs. The festive event was held at the Crook County Fairgrounds Indoor Area last week with a fun live auction of handmade quilts and Christmas trees as well as dinner,…
Celebrate the Season
Live at the Vineyard Jessie Leigh Christmas Concert Saturday, December 20 Join us for our final Christmas concert of the season at Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards. Nashville recording artist Jessie Leigh brings small-town heart, patriotic soul, and powerhouse energy to a festive evening filled with the Christmas spirit. Celebrate the season with live…