Big Richard is bringing their wildly entertaining blend of powerhouse harmonies, fiery string playing, and delightfully unhinged stage banter to Big Ponderoo! Since exploding onto the bluegrass scene in 2021, the all-women supergroup has become a festival favorite everywhere from DelFest to NPR’s World Cafe, winning over fans with fiddle-fueled barn burners, sharp songwriting, and…
(Photo by Abbott Schindler) Raptors of the Desert Sky Experience the grace and power of birds in flight this summer. Get ready to look up! Our beloved summer program, Raptors of the Desert Sky, returns on Saturday, May 23. Watch in awe as hawks, falcons, and owls soar through the High Desert canopy and right…
(Graphic courtesy of Scalehouse) Art is Work: Artist’s Survival Guide An introduction to professional practices for fine art visual artists covering artistic goal-setting, exhibition opportunities, preparing professional materials (artist packet, resume, and elevator pitch), what to do once you secure a show, and key recommendations and dos and don’ts for navigating the art world. Please…
(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…
