(2022 Concert Series | Photo courtesy of Les Schwab Tires) This summer, Les Schwab Tires is looking to build on the community impact of its 2022 Hayden Homes Amphitheater Concert Series program with another season of support. Les Schwab uses its marquee Concert Series sponsorship to advance assistance for children, families and education in Central…
Central Oregon Regional Art
Deschutes Public Library Seeks Art for New & Renovated Branch Libraries
The renovations and new construction of libraries throughout Deschutes County bring a wonderful opportunity for the Deschutes Public Library to expand its existing art collection. The Library appointed local artists, one project architect and community representatives from Bend, La Pine, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver and Portland to serve on the Public Art Selection Committee (Art Committee)…
Celebrating Ten Years of Scalehouse!
sTENcil: Evening Mixer Celebrating Ten Years of Scalehouse Date: Thursday, June 29 Time: 5pm Cost: $60 Scalehouse Gallery Join us in celebrating ten years of Scalehouse and supporting contemporary art and artists in our community with: Bites from Noosh Beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks Live music, interactive exhibition, raffle prizes, arts community! All proceeds from sTENcil will directly…
A Special September Weekend
(Lost in Place Writing Intensive at PLAYA at Summer Lake, 2022 | Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) Nurture Your Love of Writing Spend four days this fall nurturing your creative side at Lost in Place. The Writing Ranch and High Desert Museum are offering a unique weekend writing intensive at the Malheur Field Station, located near Princeton, Oregon. Lost…
PSU’s Archaeology Roadshow Returns to Deschutes Historical Museum on Saturday
(Photo courtesy of Deschutes Historical Museum) Portland State University’s (PSU) Archaeology Roadshow returns to the Deschutes Historical Museum in Bend on Saturday, May 27 from 11am to 3pm. The open-air event seeks to introduce the public to local heritage and the science of archaeology in a fun, hands-on way, while instilling a sense of stewardship…
Ovation Performing Arts Presents Anastasia! at Ridgeview High
(Photo courtesy of OPA) Ovation Performing Arts (OPA) presents Anastasia at the Ridgeview High School auditorium with weekend performances beginning May 27-28, and June 2-4, at 6:30pm, with a Saturday and Sunday matinee as well. Based on the Tony Award–winning Broadway masterpiece from Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, Anastasia tells an “emotionally rich”…
Ryan Traster with Newski at McManamins Old St. Francis School on May 24
(Photo courtesy of Kim Grant) A former Minnesotan, now based in Joshua Tree, Traster is concerned with pinning down the milieu of his home and situating his stories in the rich lineage of Cosmic American music pioneers, the likes of The Byrds, Crazy Horse and Gram Parsons (who left this mortal coil a few blocks…
See the Latest SFF Additions
((L-R) Gina Chavez, Daniel Rodriguez, Goodnight Moonshine and Willi Carlisle) Gina Chavez is a multi-ethnic, queer, Catholic, internationally-acclaimed Latinx pop artist who is redefining Latin music in Texas and beyond. A 12-time Austin Music Award winner—including 2015 Musician of the Year and 2019 Best Female Vocals—Chavez is an Austin icon. And word is getting out….
Under the Marquee
(Photo courtesy of Tower Theatre) COYO Spring Concert Presented by Tower Theatre Foundation Thursday, May 18 at 7pm Revel in local music! This assembly of 35 music students of all ages from across the region is led by COCC music professor Travis Allen and conducted by Redmond Proficiency Academy’s Jonathon Moore. This year’s Spring Concert…
Last Saturday at Old Iron Works Arts District
The Old Iron Works Arts District is thrilled to announce the upcoming event, Last Saturday, taking place on May 27 from 5pm to 9pm. This vibrant community celebration will showcase the best of Bend’s local art, music, and diverse range of businesses, promising an unforgettable evening of creativity, entertainment, and camaraderie. Last Saturday offers a…