((Left) Judy Hoiness, Mend & Make do #41 (Right) Exploring Orion Bar by Helen Brisson) Walk through the yarn storm to enter the latest offering at Nancy McGrath Green Gallery. You’re greeted with an oversized hand-stitched Julia Child, an interpretation of a quilting spider, and a woman inside a fabric frame who escapes with a…
(Sculpture by Jack Perry) Jack Perry’s Redmond home and studio have paintings, posters, and abstract sculptures on every wall. At 76, Jack’s artistic vision has never wavered, born not of trends but out of a lifetime of grit, love, and an abiding bond with the land that raised him. That bond began in Walla Walla,…
(Photo by Elizabeth A. Woody) Major Exhibition Featuring the Art of Lillian Pitt (Warm Springs/Wasco/Yakama) and Her “Kindred Spirits” will open at The Museum on Thursday, May 21! The Museum will host an opening reception for the exhibition at 5:30pm on Thursday, May 21. We welcome our Museum Members, the Warm Springs community and friends near…
In step with Bend’s growth and evolving creative spirit, the Cascade Horizon Band is becoming the Cascade Horizon Community Band — opening its doors wider to musicians across the region. After more than 20 years as an active musical presence in Bend, the ensemble is adopting a new name and inviting adult musicians from across…
(Graphic courtesy of Bend Comedy Festival) After a sold-out inaugural year and rave reviews from audiences, the Bend Comedy Festival (BFC) returns Labor Day Weekend, September 4-6, 2026, bringing three days of live comedy, including stand-up, improv, sketch, and late-night laughs to venues across Bend. The 2025 debut exceeded expectations, with more than 20 sold-out…
(Graphic courtesy of High Desert Museum) Let Your Voice Be Heard! Got ten minutes? Help shape the future of the Museum We want to hear from you! Your visits, your curiosity, your experience matter to us. We’re asking for your input because we want to know how we can better serve and engage our community….
(Photo courtesy of BendFilm) Tickets to the BendFilm Gala are available for purchase! Join us at The Pavilion at Tetherow on March 15 to watch the Oscars, enjoy food and drink, and peruse our silent auction! All money raised by our Gala will go towards supporting the independent film and education initiatives that BendFilm organizes each year. Click the button…
((Left) So Much Closer (Right) The Quons Tri with Casey | Photos courtesy of McMenamins Old St. Francis School) This Valentine’s Day, McMenamins Old St. Francis School presents Couples Who Play Together, a special musical experience featuring two couple-centered Central Oregon bands: The Quons and So Much Closer. The show takes place February 14, 7-10pm….
(Ross Snyder. Photo by Arthur Moeller) On February 14, High Desert Chamber Music will continue their 18th season by welcoming the Tesla Quartet to perform in the annual Valentine’s Day concert. I had the opportunity to speak with violinist Ross Snyder about his discovery and journey into music, the founding of the Quartet, and music…
(Artwork by Paul Alan Bennet | Provided by SFF Presents) Painting Gouache with Paul Alan Bennett Join us for an all-day gouache painting workshop with renowned local artist Paul Alan Bennett on Saturday, March 7 at Sisters Art Works. Open to adults 18+, this immersive class welcomes beginners and experienced artists alike. Learn the fundamentals…
