Sparrow Bakery (creators of the Make Local Habit campaign in 2007) introduces the Twice More campaign. Twice More is a call to action that aims to support the struggling restaurants and the food service industry here in our community. By asking members of our community who are financially able to find a way to order…
Central Oregon Regional Art
Sunriver Art Fair Invites Artists to Apply for 2021 Event
The Sunriver Art Fair is planning the return of a live event in the Village at Sunriver and calling for artist applications for the fair, which will take place on August 13-15. New in 2021, the fair has been expanded to include the opportunity to set up a virtual store on Eventeny.com, an online platform…
Let’s Do It, First Single by Bend’s John Harvey, Set for Release
(Photo by cottonbro of Pexels) Let’s Do It, the first single from John Harvey’s debut EP Someday, will be released Friday, February 12. His first single is a high-energy dance number with a country swing two-step beat, a modern twist on a classic outlaw country vibe. Lyrically, the song speaks to the excitement of a…
February is Packed with Wonder at the Museum!
(Photo by Jon Nelson) Life never ceases to be busy here at the Museum, even with our indoor galleries still temporarily closed. We continue to welcome a lot of visitors enjoying our outdoor spaces. A visit to the Autzen Otter Exhibit and a round of Bronze Sculpture Bingo never disappoints! We are hopeful that Deschutes…
Deschutes Public Library Happenings
(Photo | Courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Don’t Miss Ta-Nehisi Coates on February 7 The second event in this season’s Author! Author! literary series is just around the corner, and you won’t want to miss it! Join us online on February 7 when Mitchell S. Jackson interviews Ta- Nehisi Coates in an exclusive online event….
Shabazz Larkin, Fragile Black Man: Exhibition Extended Through February
(Fragile Black Man | Photo courtesy of Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts) Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts announced that the exhibition Fragile Black Man will be extended for one more month due to community interest, community partnerships and a new education program for Middle School students (details to come). Exhibition Manifesto by Shabazz Larkin The…
Oregon State Board of Trustees Approves Construction of $70 Million Arts & Education Complex
(Architectural rendering | Courtesy of Oregon State University) The Oregon State University Board of Trustees unanimously approved construction of a new $70 million Arts and Education Complex that will serve as a center for performing arts classes, programs and performances on the Corvallis campus during its meeting last Friday, January 29. A $25 million lead…
The Redmond Northern Lights Return to City Hall
In association with Lay it Out Events, Visit Central Oregon and Travel Oregon, the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB is proud to present the First Annual Valentines Showing of the Redmond Northern Lights Event starting February 5 and 6 from dusk until around 9:30pm, and continuing from February 12-14. The Redmond Northern Lights is…
Deschutes Historical Museum Offers Historic Property Research Webinar in February
The Deschutes Historical Museum is offering a three-part Zoom webinar, Researching Homesteads 101 this February. Participants will learn the basics of historic property research and is designed for the beginner genealogist or homeowners researching their property. Three one-hour sessions take place at 11am on Saturdays, February 13-27. Session fee is $30. Registration is available through…
Introducing the Tin Pan Theater Podcast: Small Town Film Ghosts
(Photo courtesy of BendFilm) Exciting news! Now available on our YouTube Channel, Tin Pan Theater has a new podcast releasing new episodes every Wednesday. All recorded at our boutique indie cinema, Tin Pan Theater. Join Small Town Film Ghosts and Tin Pan Theater’s very own, Julie Furnas, Jared Rasic and Todd Leiser. In a small…