Lay It Out Events is thrilled to announce the eagerly anticipated return of our annual outdoor performance series, Theater in the Park, with the beloved musical sensation Mamma Mia! For over a decade, Theater in the Park has delighted audiences with unforgettable performances in the scenic setting of Drake Park. From the uproarious comedy of Spamalot to the…
Central Oregon Regional Art
Celebrating Three Decades of Creativity & Collaboration
What begins as a simple lump of earth, mixed with water, meets air and fire, at the hands of the artist/craftsperson becomes a vibrant vessel or stunning wall hanging. It can be made on the pottery wheel or built “by hand,” or sculpted. The possibilities reach as far as the artist’s imagination. The Raku Club…
New Perspective for April
Conversations are challenging this month as Mercury turns retrograde on the 1st. Listen to your intuition on the 3rd especially in regards to your relationships. New beginnings on the 4th are helpful and by the 6th your relationships could improve. The New Moon on the 8th mixed with a Total Solar Eclipse could intensify the…
April First Friday Art Walk
Downtown Bend | Old Mill District 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….
Deschutes Children’s Foundation Announces Stephen Teater as Ripples Gala Signature Artist
(Fort Rock, Flower Moon by Stephen Teater) Since 1990, Deschutes Children’s Foundation (DCF) has provided the space and support where nonprofits succeed at helping children and families. DCF is the literal foundation for community staples such as KIDS Center, MountainStar, Saving Grace, FAN, CASA of Central Oregon, and many more. In support of DCF’s vital…
“Know Gardens” this April with Deschutes Public Library
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Are you dreaming of a backyard bounty or looking to garden more sustainably? Join us as we sew, dig, and harvest for “Know Gardens” in April. Learn the fundamentals of water-wise gardening and explore Monet’s innovative landscapes. Deeply connect to the natural world with a forest-bathing experience and indulge…
Updates from SFF Presents
Our 2023 Annual Report is here and (spoiler alert) we had a great year! We wanted to be sure you got a copy of our annual report to see what we were able to accomplish last year with your help. We can’t do what we do without you, and we appreciate your support very much! Download…
COCC’s 2024 Season of Nonviolence Finale is TJ Klune, New York Times Bestseller
(“An Evening with Author TJ Klune” is set for April 9 in Wille Hall, staged with a livestream option | Photos courtesy of COCC) Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) 2024 Season of Nonviolence concludes with “An Evening with Author TJ Klune” at 6pm on Tuesday, April 9, in Wille Hall on the Bend campus, a…
2024 Creative Released for 21st Annual Bend Film Festival
The Bend Film Festival, at its core, is homemade and homegrown. The festival is made possible by our hard-working staff, devoted volunteers and amazing community of supporters. This year the festival creative and poster were designed in-house by our talented BendFilm team — led by Marketing Manager Elise Furgurson with help from Christina Rosetti, Doone…
Trish Smith’s Cookbook Feeding My Friends Now Available
(Photos courtesy of Old Mill District) Feeding My Friends Trish Smith, the Old Mill District’s original curator of community, recently published her first cookbook Feeding My Friends. Inspired by Julia Childs, world travels, family holidays, philanthropic ventures, and the love of her husband Bill, Trish curated more than 200 pages of recipes to treat your…