(Graphic courtesy of Ellipse Theatre Community) Ellipse Theatre Community (ETC) is proud to announce its upcoming touring production of Into the Breeches! by acclaimed playwright George Brant, directed by Juliah Rae. The production will tour across Central Oregon from April 10 through May 2, bringing this uplifting and timely comedy to audiences throughout the region….
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The Creative Ascent of William Blair
(William Blair, artwork by William Blair) As a multidisciplinary artist, William moves seamlessly between crafting clay vessels, painting surreal dreamscapes, and running a business designing huge outdoor water features where stone, plants, and water interact harmoniously. “My first love is the outdoors, and that love influences all that I create, whether it’s a backyard waterfall…
Abstract Art Exhibition at Bend, Student’s Showcase at Redmond
((Left)Satsumas on the Moon by Andrew C.M. Lorish (Right) Fellowship by Wick L. Dundon) Abstract Art Exhibition at COCC a Vivid Reaction to Space and Color Satsumas on the Moon, a collection of abstract paintings by local artist Andrew C.M. Lorish, will be on display at Central Oregon Community College’s Barber Library Rotunda Gallery from…
Find Your Next Adventure!
(Photo courtesy of COCC) Explore, Create, Enjoy! Your one-month snapshot of our upcoming courses. Register today! Culinary, Beer, Wine and Spirits Gluten-Free Baking (Bend) Baking: Sweet Mornings – Biscuits and Sweet Scones (Bend) Appetizers to Impress: Meat, Poultry, Fish (Bend) View More Culinary, Beer, Wine and Spirits Courses Language and Culture Italian for Travelers (Online)…
High School Students Compete for State Title at the 2026 Poetry Out Loud Oregon Finals
The Oregon Arts Commission is proud to present the 2026 Poetry Out Loud State Championships. High school students from across Oregon will gather at the Historic Grand Theatre on March 7 to compete in a dynamic display of memorization, performance and literary interpretation. What: 2026 Poetry Out Loud Oregon State Championships When: Saturday, March 7,…
March First Friday Gallery Events & New Exhibit Openings
BEND // OLD MILL 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 continues showing art by members or the SageBrushers Art Society. Come visit the facility and enjoy beautiful paintings in acrylic, oil, pastel and watercolor, as well as outstanding photography. Blue Spruce Pottery…
Meadow Sky Productions Presents Much Ado About Nothing
((Left, L-R) David P and Leah C. (Right, L-R) Connor M, Lucinda H and David P | Photos courtesy of Meadow Sky Productions) Meadow Sky Productions is back, producing another classic from the Bard himself: William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. This show is a delightful story following two pairs of lovers through a whirlwind…
Dry Canyon Arts Association’s Feature Artist ~ February: Jack Perry
(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,…
February First Friday Gallery Events & New Exhibit Openings
BEND // OLD MILL artHouse LTA 113 NW Minnesota Ave. instagram.com/arthouse.lta Come celebrate Valentine’s Day a week early at Bend’s newest gallery with a bold and immersive First Friday event: 808s & artBreaks, a Valentine’s Day First Friday experience of music, art and emotion, from 5-9pm. Local artist and artHouse LTA founder, Gabriel van Eikeren…
Black History Month at COCC Welcomes All to Community Forums, Celebrations
(Photo courtesy of COCC) With a theme of “Her Power, Our Resilience,” Black History Month at Central Oregon Community College includes a student-led empowerment retreat (February 7), a documentary film on Toni Morrison (February 10), community forums (February 18), a cultural dinner event (February 20), a talk by New York Times-bestselling author Ijeoma Oluo (February…