(Artwork by Jacqueline Newbold) Jacqueline Newbold’s passion is painting on location in her watercolor journal. Her journals are filled with sketches, writings, and collected mementos of places where she travels. She sees them as a personal memoir with a unique and artistic twist! “The more I create art while traveling the better my artistic skills…
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From Watercolors to Leatherworking
(Bill Lewis | Photo courtesy of COCC) Instructor Highlight: Bill Lewis With over 40 years of experience as a professional artist and a dedicated instructor, Bill Lewis brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to every class he teaches. Whether you’re looking to explore the delicate strokes of oil and acrylic painting or dive into…
Experience the Magic of Mushrooms at Fungi Fest 2024
The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory (SNCO) is delighted to announce our eighth annual Fungi Fest, a weekend-long celebration of mushrooms and mycology, scheduled from October 10-12. This year’s event will feature captivating talks, immersive foraging experiences, and exquisite gourmet dining, all supporting SNCO’s STEM and natural science education programs for youth, as well as…
A Musical Family Opens HDCM Concert Series 2024-25 Season!
There are times when two plus two can equal three. Korean sisters Soo-Jin and Soo-Kyung Hong have played together since childhood. After Soo-Kyung married Danish pianist Jens Elvekjaer, the couple played piano and cello duos for years. In 1999, the two pairs came together to form Trio con Brio Copenhagen. Now these family ties, cultures,…
Public Art Designs on Display for Sculptural Wall & Campus Entry Sculpture — City of Bend Public Works Campus
The City of Bend in partnership with Art in Public Places (AiPP) will display the design renderings for the proposed concepts for two works of art for the City of Bend Public Works Campus. Art designs include a large-scale Sculptural Wall to be installed along Cooley Road and a smaller-scale Campus Entry Sculpture to be…
Courses for the Outdoor Enthusiast
Click on course titles for details or call 541-383-7270 Bird Watching for Beginners Birds are some of the easiest wildlife to observe, even in urban areas. Whether you are a backyard bird watcher or a more adventurous bird watcher, this is a great course to get you started. Monday, February 5 6-8:30pm Online Zoom; $59…
High Desert Chamber Music Announces Master Class Opportunity for Violinists & Pianists with the Kaplan Duo
(Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) announces applications are available to perform in a Master Class with Mark Kaplan and David Kaplan. This double-feature event, presented in partnership with the Cascade School of Music, promises to be an enriching experience for young musicians in the community. Event Details: Date:…
Oregon Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The 16th Annual Oregon Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) Induction Ceremony and Concert will be held again this year at the Aladdin Theater on Saturday, October 12 at 7pm. The event will be sponsored by long me OMHOF supporter Elliot Powell Baden & Baker Insurance Company. The event will honor Oregonians who significantly influenced the…
July First Friday Gallery Events & Exhibit Openings in Bend
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 is showing art by members of the SageBrushers Art Society. Come visit the facility and enjoy beautiful paintings in acrylic, oil, pastel and watercolor, as well as outstanding photography. Showing thru August. Blue Spruce Pottery…
2023 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo FREE Summer Concert Series Announced
(Photo courtesy of Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center) The 2023 Bi-Mart Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo returns for its 103rd edition August 2-6. Fresh off one of the biggest fairs in its history, the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo has an amazing star-studded entertainment lineup in store for your 2023 visit. The Old Crow…