(Photo courtesy of Discovery West) Discovery West announced Stars and Stripes, a special free event celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday. Taking place Friday, July 3 from 8-10pm, it’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday weekend, and promises a variety of entertaining (and delicious!) offerings for the whole family. The event will feature entertainers…
((L-R) A Resting Place, Moonsetting on Mount Jefferson, Poplar Leaves and The Tree by Karen Miller) Toriizaka Art is pleased to announce Karen Miller’s katazome textile exhibition on view from June 10 through July 15. The exhibition highlights Miller’s exploration of traditional Japanese resist-dye techniques through a contemporary artistic lens focusing on the beauty of…
(L-R) Autumn Orr (Prince Dauntless) and Lucy Bouchard (Queen Aggravain). Ben Griffiths (The Minstrel) and Abby James (The Jester). Olivia Lash as King Sextimus. Fiona Clark as Winnifred the Woebegone. Photos courtesy of Ponderosa Players) The age-old story of The Princess and the Pea has been told and retold thousands of times. According to Kisky…
(Photos courtesy of SFFPresents) We’re just one day away from the FREE Big Ponderoo kick-off concert on Thursday, June 25 at Village Green Park! Enjoy performances from Wolf Jett with their feel-good “Cosmic Mountain Music” before The Rumble ft. Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. takes the stage for a high-energy blast of Mardi Gras Indian rhythms…
(Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) has concluded one of the most successful seasons in the organization’s history, welcoming record audiences while presenting six exceptional performances and expanding educational opportunities for students throughout Central Oregon. The 2025–26 season was marked by a series of significant artistic milestones – Audiences…
(Graphic & photos courtesy of Tower Theatre) Introducing Act 1 of our 2026-27 Season! Act 1 of this season at the Tower Theatre is where genres bend and weave, worlds collide, and our community, from every walk of life, comes together. It’s a celebration of music, storytelling, artistry, and global voices that move us in…
((Left) 45 Seconds (Right) High Desert Classic poster art: Commodore, oil on canvas, 30”x40”. Art and photography by Maya Daniel) When riders and spectators arrive at this year’s Oregon High Desert Classics (OHDC) horse show, they will be welcomed by the striking image of a familiar horse captured mid-jump, a piece created by young artist…
(Photo courtesy of Hayden Homes Amphitheater) Metric Broken Social Scene STARS Wednesday, June 24 Doors 4:30pm Show 6pm Metric’s relentless pursuit of timeless songwriting and fiercely independent ethos have cemented their place as one of the most essential and ahead-of-the-curve bands of the last two decades. The trailblazing Toronto outfit, founded by Emily Haines and Jimmy…
Ellipse Theatre Community presents Venus in Fur, the acclaimed dark comedy by David Ives, running July 16-25, 2026, at Open Space Event Studios. Directed by Jacque Coleman, Venus in Fur is a witty, seductive, and psychologically charged exploration of power, desire, and the blurred lines between reality and performance. The play follows Thomas Novachek, a…
((L-R) Katie Reim & Dave Fox) Dave Fox Makin’ it Local will feature the artwork of Bend artist Dave Fox, whose stunning landscape paintings beautifully capture the quiet magic, rugged beauty, and emotional pull of Central Oregon. Known for his richly textured oil paintings, Dave’s work invites viewers to slow down and step into the…
