(Maestro Mitchell leads the Festival Orchestra and world-class soloists Timothy Jones, baritone; William Hagen, violin; and a new medalist of the 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition | Photos courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) Sunriver Music Festival’s 45th season will fill Central Oregon with music August 8-21. In two stunning locations – Sunriver Resort’s Great…
(Brett Mitchell, Artistic Director & Conductor | Graphic courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) Piano Showcase at the Tower Tickets On Sale Now Piano Showcase returns to the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend April 1-2 for a unique cross-pollination of musical styles! Two intriguingly different evening concerts plus a day of masterclasses and workshops geared toward music-makers and…
(Photos | Courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) This year’s Piano Showcase: From Bach to Boogie to Jazz, offers two unique and outstanding public concerts, on Friday, April 1 and Saturday April 2, as well as opening up a rare glimpse into Central Oregon’s premier piano training weekend. This includes masterclasses and workshops you don’t want…
(Graphic | Courtesy of Sunriver Stars) Get ready for some hilarious shenanigans and friendly mishaps as Unger and Madison take to the stage in Sunriver. Florence Unger and Olive Madison that is, as Sunriver Stars Community Theater (SSCT) presents Neil Simon’s widely successful comedy, The Odd Couple (Female Version). The production will take place at…
((L) Art by Dottie Moniz, (R) Whiskey Barrel Table by Travis Cope) After the snowy events of January, we are just starting to lift our vision above the snow bunkers to see what is going on in Sunriver. COVID put a hitch in planning for get-together events at the Sunriver Artists’ Gallery, but February will…
Tickets are going fast for the return of the annual Valentine’s Dinner & Dance Concert, especially since capacity is limited this year to ensure plenty of room for all music-lovers to enjoy safely. February 14, 5pm at Sunriver Resort Great Hall. Click here for tickets. Kick up your heels on the dance floor (or tap…
Sunriver Music Festival invites a Central Oregon artist to create the commemorative 45th season poster. “For over four decades we have showcased some of the most accomplished artists in the region and the collaboration is a beautiful experience for all involved,” explains Executive Director Meagan Iverson. Artist Kenneth Marunowski, 2018 poster artist, agrees. “Signing the…
Deadline Extended to February 25, 5pm. The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce and Cascade Publications Inc. are seeking a photograph to appear on the front cover of the annual Sunriver Magazine — which serves as the Sunriver area visitor’s guide. The photo should capture the area’s spirit of Family, Fun and Adventure, or just a…
(Photo | Courtesy of Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce) The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory is offering a special evening program titled Telescopes: Tools of the Trade, on Thursday, January 6 at 7pm. Join us for this program about telescopes and optics. Learn what to look for when buying telescopes and binoculars for night sky…
Sunriver You is presenting creative classes this winter. Check out the offerings below. Knitting for Beginners: Let’s Get the Basics First! Learn basic knitting techniques and stitches, including how to cast on and off, knit and purl. As the participants get comfortable with those techniques, others will be added. Class meets 1:30-3:30pm Mondays January 10,…
