Hike, Backpack, and Explore Oregon Longer days and melting snow mean it’s time to hit the trail. Whether you’re planning a stroll along the Deschutes River, a wildflower hike in the Cascades, a backpacking trip in the Three Sisters Wilderness, or a weekend adventure in the Ochocos, this curated list has you covered. Discover guidebooks,…
Quilt Week is one of the most anticipated weeks of the year in Sisters, and Makin’ it Local is adding even more creativity to the celebration by hosting four consecutive Artist Receptions featuring nationally and regionally recognized artists unveiling new work created especially for Quilt Show Week. As thousands arrive in Sisters for Quilter’s Affair…
((L-R) A Resting Place, Moonsetting on Mount Jefferson, Poplar Leaves and The Tree by Karen Miller) Toriizaka Art is pleased to announce Karen Miller’s katazome textile exhibition on view from June 10 through July 15. The exhibition highlights Miller’s exploration of traditional Japanese resist-dye techniques through a contemporary artistic lens focusing on the beauty of…
(Photos courtesy of SFFPresents) We’re just one day away from the FREE Big Ponderoo kick-off concert on Thursday, June 25 at Village Green Park! Enjoy performances from Wolf Jett with their feel-good “Cosmic Mountain Music” before The Rumble ft. Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. takes the stage for a high-energy blast of Mardi Gras Indian rhythms…
((L-R) Katie Reim & Dave Fox) Dave Fox Makin’ it Local will feature the artwork of Bend artist Dave Fox, whose stunning landscape paintings beautifully capture the quiet magic, rugged beauty, and emotional pull of Central Oregon. Known for his richly textured oil paintings, Dave’s work invites viewers to slow down and step into the…
(Photo courtesy of SFFPresents) Yep, you blinked and school is already out! Luckily, we have four weeks of half-day camps lined up in July and August that explore art, music, and creativity, and there’s still time to enroll your kids! Take a look at the schedule below and make a plan. July 13-17 Campfire Classics:…
We want to show the creativity of Central Oregon artists at the Dry Canyon Community Art Center. We are inviting artists residing in Central Oregon to submit their art for our next exhibition. You do not have to be a member of any art organization. It will be a two-month exhibit of 2-D and 3-D art, from Tuesday,…
(Photo courtesy of Breedlove Guitar) Feeling lucky?! The 2026 Big Ponderoo guitar raffle is officially open. Enter for the chance to call this beautiful, custom Breedlove guitar yours!* Built with a Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, a koa rosette, and a satin edgeburst finish, it blends timeless craftsmanship with distinctive festival flair. A…
(Molly Tuttle) The one-and-only Molly Tuttle is making a stop in Sisters on her 2026 summer tour! Tuttle’s innovative blend of bluegrass, Americana, pop, and rock has made her one of the most dynamic artists in modern music. She earned back-to-back GRAMMY wins for Best Bluegrass Album with her band Golden Highway, becoming the first artist…
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes has already made her mark as one of the most celebrated fiddlers in bluegrass, earning two IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year awards and a Grammy-winning run with Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway. Now, she’s stepping into the spotlight with her own band and bringing her voice to the forefront. Her debut vocal…
