(Photos courtesy of COCC) Click on course titles for details or call 541-383-7270 Meet Dani Nichols! Dani Nichols is a journalist, essayist and children’s book author. Her independently-published kid’s book, Buzz the Not-So-Brave, sold more than 800 copies in its first 20 weeks in print (by contrast, most independent books sell less than 250 copies…
(Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) Schnitzer Prize of the West Nominations Close on January 30 for $50,000 Prize The Schnitzer Prize of the West celebrates visionary leaders whose work is shaping our shared future — combining collaboration, innovation, and social impact to address the urgent and persistent challenges of the West. The deadline for…
(Photo courtesy of AthertonPR) Sahasi Chori (Brave Girl), the critically acclaimed short thriller directed by Erin Galey, is set for re-release on major streaming platforms, including Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube TV, on January 15, 2026. The film addresses the issue of sex trafficking of young girls, as relevant an issue as it was in…
((L-R) Tom Beans and Amy Rose | Photos courtesy of Savage Sky Designs) Dudley’s Bookshop Café has announced plans to open a second location in Bend’s Old Mill District this spring, bringing the district its first and only independent bookstore while also adding a new retail category to one of Central Oregon’s premier shopping and…
(Maestro Brett Mitchell | Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) 2026 continues the tradition of Sunriver Music Festival’s Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance Concert. Sponsored by Sunriver Resort and Sunriver Markets and featuring the 17-piece Notables Swing Band, here’s your opportunity for a fun night out in the iconic Great Hall. All seats are reserved…
(Ijeoma Oluo) With film, dance and discussion, including talks from a 2SLGBTQIA+ icon and a New York Times bestselling author, Central Oregon Community College’s 18th annual Season for Nonviolence — held mid-January through early April — gets underway on January 20. Visit cocc.edu/snv to learn more and register for all free events. The season kicks…
(Photo courtesy of Hayden Homes Amphitheater) Nikki Glaser Sunday, September 13 Doors 6pm / Show 7:30pm Online-only venue presale: Thursday, January 8 at 10am Presale Code: SPARKSLAKE General onsale: Friday, January 9 at 10am Online or in-person at the Ticket Mill in the Old Mill District. For nearly two decades, Emmy, Grammy, and Golden Globe-nominated…
Gadan This high-energy transatlantic string band blends Irish traditional music and bluegrass with folk, Appalachian, and Italian influences. Their strings-only sound is driving and rootsy for an electrifying live show. $30/adults · $15/youth 17 & under Get Tickets David Wilcox with Justin Farren opening Veteran folk festival favorite, David Wilcox brings heartfelt songs, warm vocals,…
The Central Oregon Symphony is gearing up for an exciting start to the new year. The annual Virginia Riggs Children’s Concert and Instrument Petting Zoo is Saturday, January 31, at 9:30am at Mountain View High School Auditorium. Virginia Riggs Children’s Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo Named after a former Central Oregon Symphony cellist with a…
(Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) 2026 continues the tradition of Sunriver Music Festival’s Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance Concert. Sponsored by Sunriver Resort and Sunriver Markets and featuring the 17-piece Notables Swing Band, here’s your opportunity for a fun night out in the iconic Great Hall. All seats are reserved and tickets include a…
