(Girl Band, 18×18 acrylic/mixed media by Dee McBrien-Lee) Dee McBrien-Lee is an acrylic and mixed media artist who paints both representational and non-representational abstract works. She prefers to create organically and without intention, letting the paint and texture guide her. “My mom was a landscape painter; and she had me paint my first oil painting…
Central Oregon Regional Art
Call for Artists
(Photo courtesy of Downtown Bend) Downtown Bend Mural Call for Artists Downtown Bend is seeking a talented artist (or artist team) to create a large-scale public mural on the side of Lift Fitness Studio at 514 NW Franklin Ave. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute a bold, visually compelling piece of public art that…
Roundabout Books Hosts Bend Fiber Artist Selena Baca to Discuss Her Latest Book, Crochet Layers to Love
Roundabout Books is pleased to host local fiber artist, designer and author Selena Baca to share details about her new crochet book, Crochet Layers to Love, at an in-store event on March 10 at 6:30pm. Her newest book includes eight crochet top patterns in a modern, minimalist color palette. The tops are chic yet casual…
Closing Ceremony Friday & Next Exhibition Announced
(Michele Guieu) Call and Response Performance: February 27 Join us on Friday, February 27 from at 5-7pm for a closing performance by Artist Victoria Smits to celebrate the closing of Be Right Back. Arrive at 5pm to mingle and find a seat. Performance begins at 5:30pm. During the Be Right Back exhibition, Post-it notes held in a…
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…
Volunteer Announcement
Following our recent record-setting concert, High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) is entering an exciting new chapter. As our audiences grow and programming continues to flourish, so do the opportunities for community members to be involved behind the scenes. We are welcoming additional volunteers who would like to play a meaningful role in supporting Central Oregon’s…
Join the Folk Arts Circle!
(Photo courtesy of SFF Presents) You’re invited to become a valued partner of SFF Presents and help expand accessibility to music and arts programming in Central Oregon through our donor program, the Sisters Folk Arts Circle! When you donate monthly, quarterly, or annually, you provide critical support to our mission. As a token of our…
Meadow Sky Productions Presents Much Ado About Nothing
((Left, L-R) David P and Leah C. (Right, L-R) Connor M, Lucinda H and David P | Photos courtesy of Meadow Sky Productions) Meadow Sky Productions is back, producing another classic from the Bard himself: William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. This show is a delightful story following two pairs of lovers through a whirlwind…
Dust Off Your Red Carpet Gowns!
Get Your BendFilm Gala Tickets at Their Lowest Price! Ticket prices for the BendFilm Gala will go up on March 1, so get your spot soon! Every ticket includes dinner, drinks, and entry to the magnificent Tetherow Event Pavilion. Dress up like a celebrity, join your local film-loving community, and make March 15 a night…
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