(Graphic courtesy of SFF Presents) The final SFF Presents Summer Concert of the year kicks off on Thursday, August 8 with the second annual Hometown Hang at Sisters Art Works. This free event celebrates the powerful regional talent in Central Oregon, putting Dennis McGregor and the Spoilers, Alicia Viani, and Joel Chadd center stage for…
((L) Friedrichstadt-Palast Theatre (R) Antje Hertel Hendrix | Photos courtesy of Foundation Health and Fitness Center) The World-Class Ballet dancer Ms. Antje Hertel Hendrix has relocated from Berlin, Germany to offer exceptional adult ballet classes here on the gorgeous high desert of Central Oregon. Be the FIRST to take part in the transcedental experience of…
Have you ever dreamed of singing with a choral group? No matter your singing level, here is your chance to be part of the choir! Central Oregon Mastersingers, Bend’s premier choral group, will host a free Community Sing-along, Sunday, August 25, at 4pm in St. Helens Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 231 NW Idaho Ave.,…
(Telegraph Quartet | Photo by Jacob Lewis Lovendahl) High Desert Chamber Music 2024-25 Season Announced! High Desert Chamber Music Announces (HDCM) the 2024-25 Season Schedule for their 17 season in Central Oregon! This year features Trio Con Brio Copenhagen — October 6, 2024, Telegraph Quartet — November 22, 2024, Frank Almond — February 14, 2025,…
(Graphic courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) We’re excited to see you at the upcoming concerts in Bend and Sunriver. Join for Classical Concerts themed around the elements Earth (August 11) and Water (August 18), plus a Pops Concert celebrating musical anniversaries from Broadway & Film (August 13). Discover the Symphony with the whole family on August…
(Redwood Sunburst by Barb Gonzalez) The Betty Gray Gallery at the Sunriver Lodge is welcoming our summer visitors and residents with two shows that run through September. Both are familiar names in the region, and have displayed in the gallery previously. The exhibits complement the great variety of art and music that Sunriver offers in…
((Left) Lovebirds by Jesica Carleton (Right) Druzy and Oregon opal pendant by Karla Proud) August is the best month in Sunriver, so the Artists’ Gallery is featuring some of its’ best artists. Although beautiful art can be viewed all days of the week from 10am-6pm, you won’t want to miss meeting these talented artists during…
((L-R) Paula Dreyer & Evan Namkung | Paula Dreyer photo by Benjamin Edwards, Evan Namkung photo courtesy of Paula Dreyer) Saturday | August 9 | 6pm Wander the trails of Smith Rock or relax in a chair while wearing wireless headphones to hear pianist Paula Dreyer perform mesmerizing piano music at Smith Rock alongside live…
(Django Evans. Photo by Future Filmworks) Django Evans Featured at Cascade School of Music The Cascade School of Music (CSM) has new artwork on display in its atrium and lounge area, paintings and drawings by Django Evans, a 12-year-old aspiring artist. Django’s exhibition includes 18 small-to-medium size paintings featuring wildlife and Central Oregon scenes as…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) To Antarctica and back, the tiny Arctic tern makes the world’s longest migration of any animal. Delve into this phenomenon and more as we get to “Know Migrations” in August. Explore Oregon’s 17 official scenic bikeways and learn how Native American foods transformed the world. Hear about Oregon’s hypersaline…
