Amateur Radio, a.k.a. Ham Radio, is a worldwide, licensed communications service. There are over 750,000 licensed ham operators in the United States (including over 20,000 in Oregon), and over 3 million worldwide. Ham radio operators use their skills and equipment to talk to other hams, near and far, over the airwaves. Ham Radio does not rely…
4 Peaks Music Festival brings its musical summer solstice celebration back to Bend for their 16th family-friendly event June 20-23. 4 Peaks proudly announces their daily schedule on two stages from Thursday through Sunday. Each day includes having fun with your friends & family, shopping the vendors, access to reasonably-priced food and drinks. Full weekend…
(The fourth annual Lost in Place Writing Intensive will take place at the Summer Lake Lodge in Summer Lake, Oregon | Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) Nurture Your Love of Writing Surrounded by Nature Calling all writers and lovers of nature! The Writing Ranch and the High Desert Museum are offering a unique weekend writing intensive at the Summer…
(Photo courtesy of SFF Presents) Get ready for an evening of fun and music on Friday, June 28! We’re thrilled to announce a vibrant community celebration at Village Green Park and a special 4th Friday Art Walk with live music at 12 participating locations! This family-friendly event will feature live music, delicious food, drinks, a…
High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) is excited to announce that the 2023-24 season was our most successful yet! With a remarkable increase of over 100% in season ticket holders, the award-winning HDCM Concert Series delighted packed houses all season in Central Oregon. This year included the very successful premieres of the Fauré Quartett from Germany…
((Left) Mary Moore in her studio. (Right) Lion and Lamb by Mary Moore) Among Pablo Picasso’s memorable quotes is this one: “Everything you can imagine is real.” A vivid imagination inspires Mary Moore to create ceramic sculpture that transports the viewer to mythical worlds. It’s a place where human figures have animal heads, wizards or…
(Art glass piece by Silly Dog Art Glass) Makin’ It Local is honored to feature work by Cheryl Chapman and Silly Dog Art Glass from June 28 through July 23, 2024. Two artist-in-attendance artist receptions are scheduled for June 28 (4-7pm) and July 12 (3-6:30pm) at Makin’ It Local in downtown Sisters. Artist Showcase: Nature…
The 2024 Bend Brewfest, which was set to return to the Hayden Homes Amphitheater for the first time since 2019, has been canceled organizers announced Monday afternoon. The craft beer festival was set to take place October 4 and 5. Festivalgoers who pre-purchased mug and token packages will be fully and automatically refunded. As will…
The Bowman Museum is thrilled to announce the opening of a captivating new art exhibit, American Frontier Art: Along the Oregon Trail by David Dittman, at the Belknap Exhibit Center. This unique exhibit will run from June 17 to August 24, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the rich history and rugged beauty…
(Photo courtesy of J Bar J) Join us this summer for the premier equestrian event in Central Oregon — the Oregon High Desert Classics. Held over the last two weeks of July at J Bar J Boys Ranch, this prestigious horse show is an annual tradition that draws equestrians from all over the West. With…
