(Michelle Cann. Photo by Titilayo Ayangade) What does genius look like? It might look a lot like Sunriver Music Festival’s guest artist Michelle Cann, a two-time Grammy winner and one of the most sought-after artists of her generation. She’s coming to Central Oregon for Sunriver Music Festival’s opening concert August 10, at which she will…
(Husband and wife team, Jennah and Paul Jost of Firesmith Copper in Cheshire, Oregon, bring flame-painted copper to Sunriver Art Fair | Photo courtesy of Sunriver Art Fair) Sunriver Art Fair welcomes more than 80 artists from across the western states, August 7-9. The art fair, held outdoors in the Village at Sunriver, is a…
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…
(Photo courtesy of Breedlove Guitar) Feeling lucky?! The 2026 Big Ponderoo guitar raffle is officially open. Enter for the chance to call this beautiful, custom Breedlove guitar yours!* Built with a Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, a koa rosette, and a satin edgeburst finish, it blends timeless craftsmanship with distinctive festival flair. A…
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…
(Photo courtesy of BEAT Children’s Theatre) Summer is just around the corner, and our theatre camps are filling quickly! If you’ve been considering enrolling, now is the time to register to secure your spot before camps reach capacity. We still have space available in some of our exciting camps, and we’d love to see your…
(Painted Hills Aurora by Kristina Zieglar) With the arrival of June, Sunriver is full swing with plenty of visitors and part-time residents joining our ranks to enjoy the beauty and activities in the area. Summer in Sunriver is always a vibrant time, and the local galleries will contribute with fine art, with something for everyone….
