(Photos courtesy of One Stop Writing Shop) If you’re getting that déjà-vu feeling when you look at most restaurant menus, Rosemary and Fox, the new restaurant that replaced Jackalope, will come as a welcome surprise. Executive chef and new owner Josh Podwills, who started working as the chef at Jackalope at the start of 2025,…
The Deschutes Historical Museum announces its return of Escape the Museum: The Curse of the Curate’s Collection, an escape room experience based on real local history. Up to six players team up working together to solve puzzles, follow the clues, and uncover the whereabouts of the Curate’s collection. Assisting historian A.R. Chive, your team of research…
The Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) has always been about discovery. We pride ourselves on booking a lineup that thrives at the intersection of the familiar and the unexpected for a musical adventure unlike any other. At SFF, you’ll find classic folk acts, singer-songwriters, an Irish trad band, and, without fail, a few artists you can’t…
The High Desert Museum fall calendar is full of reasons to explore. From conversations on the science and history shaping our region to an exhibition on our quilled friends, here’s a look at the highlights you won’t want to miss! High Desert Project: What Does It Mean to Be an American in the West? Through…
Caldera is celebrating 30 years by opening its 119-acre arts and nature campus on Blue Lake to the public for the fifth annual Hearth Festival on Saturday, October 17. The free, all-ages festival invites Central Oregon families, neighbors, artists, and first-time visitors to experience the place, creativity, and community at the heart of Caldera. Founded…
(Photos by Barb Gonzalez and provided by Artists’ Gallery Sunriver) Each year, the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver celebrates our local community and gives back during Locals’ Weekend. Locals (and visitors) are invited to join in fun activities, giveaways, sampling tasty local treats, listening to music, and mingling with the artists while bringing donations for the fall…
Roundabout Books will host Bend author Shannon Ables as she celebrates her latest book, Savoring the Sojourn: Contentment through the Seasons as You Unearth Your Masterpiece at an in-store and simulcasted event on October 1 at 6:30pm. A key part of successfully creating or learning anything new involves understanding the process. With the wisdom of Mother Nature’s…
((Left) Abstract by David Wachs (Right) Artwork provided by HÚE) Community Youth Artwork on Display at Scalehouse Gallery All the Colors of HÚE: The Voices and Visions of Our Community’s Youth brings the creativity and perspectives of young artists to Scalehouse Gallery this September. Presented by Hearts Unknown Education (HÚE), the exhibition runs through September…
(Photos courtesy of Paula Dreyer) What if your seat at a piano concert could be a paddleboard? On Friday, September 11 at 5:30pm, pianist and composer Paula Dreyer, creator of Piano Flow Live, brings Riverside Piano Flow to Mirror Pond and Drake Park, inviting audiences to experience live piano music in one of Bend’s most beautiful landscapes. Audience members can…
Central Oregon’s stage is set for a landmark year of world-class music as the Redmond Community Concert Association (RCCA) kicks off its 43rd season on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Opening the series at the Ridgeview High School Performing Arts Theater is Alias Brass, a powerhouse quintet of top-tier artists and educators renowned for their high-energy…
