(Photos courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) Highlights Include: A celebration of American orchestral music as part of the nationwide commemoration of the country’s 250th Anniversary Four Classical Concerts with the Festival Orchestra conducted by Brett Mitchell Distinguished Guests: pianist Michelle Cann, violinists William Hagen and Tessa Lark, bass-baritone Timothy Jones, and the Central Oregon Mastersingers…
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Local Musicians Unite for Tribute Honoring Bob Weir of Grateful Dead
(Graphic courtesy of Ron Pugh) On February 1, 2026 the southern Deschutes County band, The Jugulars organized a multi-artist Tribute to the late Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir, who died on January 10, 2026. Their objectives were to honor Weir with all South County musicians, located at a South County venue, and to support…
Fiber, Fabric & Story Converge in Unique Sunriver Exhibit
((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…
Wine & Chocolate for a Perfect Valentine’s Day
((Left) Two Amigos by Lori Orlando (Right) Scarf by Perry Drevo ) Looking for the perfect Valentine gift, but want to be certain that it is exactly what will light up your Valentine’s face? The Artists’ Gallery in the Sunriver Village has the perfect solution. Invite your Valentine to the Gallery’s Second Saturday celebration scheduled…
Sunriver Music Festival Valentine’s Dinner & Dance + The Maestro at the Piano
(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…
Sunriver Music Festival Valentine’s Dinner & Dance + Call to Artists
(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…
A Refresh of Art in Sunriver Galleries
(Where the Sky Bleeds Pink and the Wolves Run Wild by Gracie, sixth grade) We welcome everyone to what we hope is a prosperous 2026. Last year was an exciting year with the growth of many of the galleries in Sunriver, and the addition of the gallery space at the Public Safety Building. With the…
Fine Art in the New Year
((Left) Oil painting by Bonnie Junell (Right) Metal art by Anton Yakushev) The Artists’ Gallery in the Village at Sunriver offers a wide range of original art. Treasures range from original art greeting cards and bookmarks to fine art pieces that are family heirlooms. In the month of January, the Gallery features two fine art…
2025 Wrapped
2025 Library Wrapped Who doesn’t love a good year-in-review? In 2025, customers checked out more than 2.5 million items, we welcomed nearly 17,000 new cardholders, and you showed up in big ways both online and in person. From beloved books and audiobooks to a busy year for the Library of Things, your curiosity and creativity…
Music in Public Places December 20-27
((Left) 27th St. Brass (right) Central Oregno Flute Ensemble | Photos courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony) Live Chamber Music in the Libraries! Enjoy two free public concerts presented by the Central Oregon Symphony Association’s Music in Public Places series. The 27th Street Brass Quartet, in its ninth year, is made up of Central Oregon musicians, mostly from the…