Organizers of the Bend Block Party have announced a date change for the inaugural event. Originally scheduled for July, the festival will now take place Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 11am to 9pm in the Bend Central District due to street construction planned for the previous date. The Bend Block Party is a new, one-day…
(Photo by Pixabay) The Central Oregon Chamber Orchestra proudly presents the world premiere of Celestial Threads, a new song cycle by composer Chris Thomas, featuring mezzo-soprano Charlene Chi. Inspired by the ancient sijo poetry of Korea, Celestial Threads weaves together themes of longing, transformation, and transcendence. Written for mezzo-soprano and chamber orchestra, the work explores…
((L-R/T-B) The Power of Mountains by Michele McKay, Over the Fence by Denise Rich, Waterfall by Michelle Oberg, Crooked River Clouds by Judi McAlpin, Tlingit Sentinel by Kathleen Kaye, Morning Walk on the Deschutes by Terry Solini, Sheep Gracefully Grazing by Kim Smith, Coming Home by Dianne Lay) Landscape art is ubiquitous in Bend. It…
(Lacey Champagne | Photo by Jeff Spry) The palpable power of change is a remarkable phenomenon that can be administered and experienced in a myriad of arenas, whether it’s love, life, and location… but especially in art. After nearly a decade operating as Bend’s go-to location for artistic materials, Layor Art + Supply made the…
BEND // OLD MILL Bend Senior Center 1600 SE Reed Market Rd. 541-388-1133 bendparksandrec.org/facility/bend-senior-center The Bend Senior Center at the Larkspur Community Center is showing art by members of the SageBrushers Art Society. Come visit the facility and enjoy beautiful paintings in acrylic, oil, pastel and watercolor, as well as outstanding photography. Blue Spruce Pottery…
(Breaking Through by Jennifer McCaffrey, 2026 Ripples Gala feature artist) Since 1990, Deschutes Children’s Foundation (DCF) has provided the space and support for nonprofits to succeed in helping children and families. DCF is the literal foundation for community staples such as MountainStar, Saving Grace, FAN, CASA of Central Oregon, and many more. In support of…
The OnPoint Community Credit Union Alpenglow Nights is back for summer 2026 with an expanded six-week run and an exciting new music lineup, bringing free live music, local food and drink, and family-friendly fun to Alpenglow Park in SE Bend. Hosted by Lay It Out Events, the 2026 series takes place every Thursday from May 21…
High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) is partnering with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Bend to host a community donation drive at its upcoming concert on Sunday, March 29. Concertgoers are invited to bring nonperishable food and essential household items to support local individuals and families. A list of most-needed items is available…
(Photo courtesy of SFF Presents) Summer is just around the corner — make sure it doesn’t sneak up on you without some organized FUN planned for the kids! We have four weeks of half-day camps lined up in July & August, exploring art, music, and creativity. July 13 – 17 Campfire Classics: Strumming & Singing…
(Beth Wood, an award-winning Sisters-based artist and poet, will lead Inside a Song: An Interactive Songwriting Poetry Workshop on April 7 | Photo courtesy of COCC) Central Oregon Community College is celebrating National Poetry Month this April with a series of workshops and performances, free and open to the public, with events happening at all…
