Grab a blanket, bring your lawn chairs and introduce your family to an evening that really highlights why so many people enjoy visiting and living in Redmond. More than just music, you’ll enjoy tasty local food, drinks, desserts as well as craft vendors. This fun family block party atmosphere has plenty of things to do…
Central Oregon Regional Art
HUGE NEWS!
(Molly Tuttle) The one-and-only Molly Tuttle is making a stop in Sisters on her 2026 summer tour! Tuttle’s innovative blend of bluegrass, Americana, pop, and rock has made her one of the most dynamic artists in modern music. She earned back-to-back GRAMMY wins for Best Bluegrass Album with her band Golden Highway, becoming the first artist…
Announcing Central Oregon Symphony’s New Conductor & Music Director
(Jonathan Moore) As the Central Oregon Symphony looks ahead to a new chapter following Maestro Michael Gesme’s extraordinary 30 years of leadership, we are excited to welcome Jonathan Moore as our next music director and conductor. Jonathan brings a deep passion for orchestral music, artistic collaboration, and community engagement, and we look forward to the…
Nature as Muse
((L-R) Photography by Holly Fischer; My World watercolor by Dianne Lay; Oregon Landscape 2, art glass by Cheryl Chapmanand; and beaded jewels by Emily McFadden) “Art will never be able to exist without nature.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci The abundance of nature around Sunriver and Central Oregon has a strong influence on the work of…
Sibling Synergy
(Tekalli Duo. Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) On Sunday, June 14, the Tekalli Duo will make their Central Oregon debut to conclude High Desert Chamber Music’s 18th season. I had the chance to speak with the duo — brother and sister Suliman and Jamila Tekalli — about their upbringing and lives in music,…
Opening Friday! OSU-Cascades Capstone
(Graphic courtesy of Scalehouse) From the Inside, VOL III ~ OSU-Cascades Capstone Exhibition Opening: Friday, June 5, 5-7pm This collection of capstone projects from the Arts, Media and Technology students at OSU-Cascades exhibit a diverse range of interests that together attempt to engage with questions of identity, subjectivity, technology, and the ways we both perceive…
Sunriver Music Festival Tickets Open Now
(Photos courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) From August 10-20, Sunriver Music Festival presents its 49th season in two spectacular, historic Central Oregon venues — the Sunriver Resort Great Hall and the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend. Performances feature world-class orchestra musicians and renowned soloists, led by Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell. The Festival includes…
Spotlight Chamber Players “Pop-Up Concerts” This Weekend
((L-R) Ezra Oncken, Parker Carlson, Harper Renfroe, Madeleine Bloom, Peyton Cape | Photo courtesy of HDCM) High Desert Chamber Music presents this season’s “Pop-Up Concerts!” this weekend. This performance is FREE to attend and open to all. This event takes place on Sunday, June7, 3pm, at Watershed Coffee Roasters (formerly Looney Bean Coffee) in Downtown…
Catch IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year LIVE in Sisters
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes has already made her mark as one of the most celebrated fiddlers in bluegrass, earning two IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year awards and a Grammy-winning run with Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway. Now, she’s stepping into the spotlight with her own band and bringing her voice to the forefront. Her debut vocal…
Fine Art Photo Exhibit at COCC Captures Spirit of Ghost Town
(A place where America’s past becomes both a refuge and an illusion | Photography by Rosie Day) Portraying the Western spirit and history of the small community of Shaniko in north-central Oregon, an exhibition of fine art documentary photography, titled Believers, by Bend photographer Rosie Day will be on display at Central Oregon Community College’s…