(Photo courtesy of COCC) Central Oregon Community College’s five-day, college-exposure summer symposiums, set for June 21-25, are designed — and offered free — for regional high school Latinx, Native American, Afrocentric and 2SLGBTQIA+ students and their allies, with applications being accepted until May 29. Visit cocc.edu/multicultural to learn more and apply; space is limited. Free…
(Graphic courtesy of Breedlove Guitars) Breedlove Guitars, one of America’s most celebrated acoustic guitar manufacturers and a proud contributor to the Central Oregon creative community, announces the Grand Opening of its new permanent retail space — and invites the public to celebrate in style with a one-day Warehouse Sale on Saturday, June 13, from 10am-4pm….
(Photo courtesy of Hayden Homes Amphitheater) Seventh Inning Stretch Brandi Carlile and Kristin Key are hosting a couple of action-packed days this week in Bend! The fun starts with the Bramily baseball games at our very own Vince Genna Stadium starting at 11am both Wednesday and Thursday, May 20 and 21. Sign up to attend…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO), a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is launching a new Monthly Giving Program this May, inviting community members to become “Match Makers” and provide steady, year-round support for local youth through mentorship. The organization aims to recruit 40 founding Match Makers during the month of…
Sunriver Resort, the Pacific Northwest’s treasured resort destination, located moments from Bend, and managed by CoralTree Hospitality, is excited to announce the return of the Sunriver Resort Food & Wine Festival this May. The month-long, chef-driven celebration brings together food, wine, and a strong sense of place that is both refined and authentic. Attendees will…
(Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) is inviting the community to support its Educational Outreach programs through a spring fundraiser featuring hanging flower baskets and culinary herb baskets. Proceeds from this fundraiser directly support HDCM’s Educational Outreach efforts, which bring live music experiences to students across Central Oregon at…
We are inviting community members to explore, learn about, and recreate the distinctive architectural landscape of historic Deschutes County. Participants will learn about the origins of our historic landmarks, the people and places behind them, and artistically recreate them with Lego/Duplo or other comparable brick art. The Deschutes Historical Museum will be a place for…
Hailing from North Carolina’s Appalachian and Piedmont regions, Steep Canyon Rangers blend deep bluegrass roots with rich songwriting and wide-ranging regional influences. Celebrated far beyond the bluegrass world, they’re known as some of Americana’s most influential modern voices. The three-time Grammy-nominated band has released 14 studio albums, collaborated on three records with Steve Martin, been…
(Photo courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony) This is a reminder about two easy ways to experience our concert this weekend without a membership or advance tickets: our open dress rehearsal and our Rush Ticket Line. Both offer flexible opportunities to enjoy live symphonic music and be part of this special weekend. We would love for…
((L-R) Hazel (as Mary), Alyx (as Colin) and Julian (as Dickon). Photo courtesy of BEAT Children’s Theatre) This Spring, BEAT Children’s Theatre is delighted to present the classic and beloved story, The Secret Garden, on stage at Open Space Event Studios May 8-17. Adapted by Tim Kelly from the original book by Frances Hodgson Burnett,…
