(Artwork courtesy of Old Mill District) First Friday Art Walk The Old Mill District art studios and shops celebrate not only the dawn of a new month, but a big holiday weekend during First Friday Art Walk this week! Join Tumalo Art Co., The Stacks Art Studios & Gallery, Lubbesmeyer Art Studio & Gallery, Amejko Artistry and…
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Immerse Yourself in Nature & Music at the Unique Outdoor Concert by Local Artist
(Paula Dreyer playing on the riverbank | Photo courtesy of Lay It Out Events) Prepare for an unforgettable evening where nature and music harmoniously collide. Composer and pianist Paula Dreyer, together with Piano Flow Live, is thrilled to present a unique outdoor concert at Riverbend Park that promises to awaken your soul with beautiful, live…
Eli Lev in Bend July 17
(Eli Lev) Rising singer-songwriter Eli Lev is making the world a smaller place, one song at a time. Eli pens lyrics and melodies for everyday enlightenment — songs that resonate because they’re heartfelt, earthy, and offer the wisdom he’s gained through lifelong travel and self-discovery. His latest project, an EP called Present Journey, is inspired…
Cascade Equinox Festival Updates
Aimed to work closely with its surrounding community, Cascade Equinox is driven to showcase the best of the Pacific Northwest region by featuring local artists, food and craft vendors, performers and more. Check out the local partnerships the festival is hosting both pre-festival and onsite: Melty Migration In a show of unity with its local community, Cascade…
Virtuoso Violinist Stefan Jackiw
(Stefan Jackiw) On Sunday, July 28, High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) is launching a new series, the HDCM Celebrity Recitals, brought to you by Pahlisch Homes. We’ll present Stefan Jackiw, one of America’s foremost violinists, who will make his Central Oregon debut! Stefan spoke to me about his musical life, some of his favorite compositions,…
July First Friday Gallery Events & Exhibit Openings in Bend & Redmond
First Friday ~ Bend/Old Mill District 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….
Art in the High Desert 2024
(Photo courtesy of Art in the High Desert) Central Oregon’s Premier Art Show Returns to Bend From August 23-25, the banks of the Deschutes River at Riverbend Park will be displaying some of the best local, regional and national art around. Art in the High Desert (AHD), Central Oregon’s premier fine arts and crafts show…
40 Years of Excellence
(Photos courtesy of Eastlake Framing) Eastlake Framing Celebrates Milestone This year, Eastlake Framing is celebrating their 40th anniversary. Founded in 1984 as a photo-processing center called Eastlake Art, it wasn’t until 1995 when the current owner, Deb Spicer, purchased the business and renamed it to be Eastlake Framing. Now, the business focuses on framing services…
High Desert Chamber Music Launches HDCM Celebrity Recitals!
(Stefan Jackiw | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) is excited to launch a new series, the HDCM Celebrity Recitals. This is brought to you by Pahlisch Homes and will debut in July with a performance by one of America’s foremost violinists, Stefan Jackiw, making a very special appearance in…
Foundations Support High Desert Chamber Music Educational Outreach Programs
(Photos courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) is honored to receive foundation support from the Clark Foundation ($2,500) and the Deschutes Cultural Coalition ($1,500) this year. These funds benefit our educational programming, which is provided at no cost to any students, teachers, or schools in Central Oregon. With our three…