((L) Dave Dittman (R) Pioneer in Repose) Central Oregon-based artist Dave Dittman is testament to the fact that it is never too late to pursue something that you love. A long career in political polling and some time in the military took Dittman’s attention away from art for nearly 50 years, but he’s taken up…
(Ted Haynes | Photos courtesy of Ted Haynes) Pole Pedal Murder, the fourth book in Ted Haynes’ Northwest Murder Mystery series set in Bend, reached bookstores on July 12. Continuing characters from the previous books joyously compete in the annual Pole Pedal Paddle race (downhill ski, cross-country ski, bike, run, kayak and sprint) while attempting…
((L) Adam Tsosie Nordwall (Shoshone, Chippewa, Diné) Copyright 2007, photo by Ben Marra (R) Kevin Haywahe (Assiniboine) Copyright 2007, photo by Ben Marra) Faces from the Land: A Photographic Journey Through Native America by Ben and Linda Marra is a traveling exhibition that documents the proud spirit and identity of Native American powwow dancers throughout…
(Otter pup | Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) A new North American river otter, estimated to be approximately eight weeks old, is now in the care of the High Desert Museum. While the male pup is not presently in public view with the other two otters at the Museum, the intent is to eventually…
((Left) Caviada (right) Waiting His Turn | Art by Dyrk Godby) There’s a host of things about Dyrk Godby that can distract your focus from the man you’re speaking with, but spend some time talking and you’ll find that the conversation always circles back on one thing. It’s something that emanates from deeply within his…
(Peregrine Falcon flying during the Raptors of the Desert Sky Flight program | Photo courtey of High Desert Museum) The High Desert Museum’s signature outdoor flight program, Raptors of the Desert Sky, is back for the summer. The demonstration takes place daily at 11:30am through Labor Day weekend. Hawks, owls, falcons and even turkey vultures…
(Packaged as three-term programs, the certificates are intended to provide job-ready skill sets | Photo courtesy of COCC) Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) art department will begin offering two unique visual art certificate programs this fall, specializing in graphic design and illustration. Packaged as three-term programs, the certificates are intended to provide job-ready skill sets….
(Photo | By Lee Schaefer) Raptors of the Desert Sky Returns The highlight of the summer took flight starting May 30! In our daily outdoor flight program Raptors of the Desert Sky, be awed by the beauty and power of free-flying raptors. Tickets are first come, first served. We strongly recommend arriving at the Museum…
The Alexander 1125 NE Watt Way 458-256-6854 • thealexanderbend.com Redmond artist, Rebecca Sentgeorge, will be featured in a solo exhibition during the months of June and July at The Alexander on NE Watt Way. The show, which is titled Asian Flair, focuses on the beauty of the land, its people and culture. The artist’s intent…
(Photo | Courtesy of High Desert Museum) Here’s what we have on tap for June. Events Friday, June 3 7-10pm Welcome the Night Party Grab your headlamps and join us outside at the Museum to celebrate sundown, the transition between day and night when crepuscular and nocturnal wildlife stir. Learn how a dark night sky…
