(Photo courtesy of Oregon Wild) Get Your Cameras Ready! This year’s photo contest is live and open for submissions! Every snapshot you take is more than just a photo; it’s a powerful message to inspire and protect Oregon’s natural heritage. So grab your camera and let your images become a vital part of our mission!…
((L-R) Pottery by Peter Roussel, photography by Barbara Gonzalez, photography by Carolyn Waissman and watercolor by Dianne Lay) Hurray for Fathers’ Day! The Artists’ Gallery of Sunriver is ready to cheer for all fantastic Fathers on Saturday June 8, 4-6pm. Even though Father’s Day is officially June 16, come to the Gallery in The Village,…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Deschutes Public Library is your passport to fun this summer! Embark on an adventure-filled summer of reading, activities, and community celebrations, including fun giveaways, free books for kids and teens, and the chance to win some amazing prizes. Starting June 1, there are two ways to sign up for…
(Photo courtesy of Ponderosa Players) Ponderosa Players, known for their immersive and engaging youth productions, is bringing the musical version of Tuck Everlasting to Bend this June! Based on Natalie Babbitt’s cherished novel of the same name, Tuck Everlasting follows young Winnie Foster as she uncovers the secret of the immortal Tuck family and faces…
(C.J. Adrien) Bend-based author C.J. Adrien has achieved bestseller status with his fourth consecutive book, this time in the fiercely competitive American Historical Romance category on Amazon. Renowned for his award-winning and bestselling Viking-themed historical novels, Adrien’s latest work delves into the intriguing world of the fur trade in Oregon Country. This unique blend of…
BendFilm, the nonprofit independent cinema organization, has announced BendFilm: Basecamp, a three-day immersive retreat for emerging creatives and their industry counterparts to connect, learn and collaborate. BendFilm: Basecamp will take place at Caldera Arts outside Sisters from October 7-10, 2024, and flow directly into the 21st annual BendFilm Festival (which takes place October 10-13, 2024,…
(Illustration by Kyle Kosma) Introducing the Museum’s New Interactive Experience Forest at Night We’re thrilled to announce the opening of the Museum’s latest immersive experience Forest at Night, where visitors can discover the remarkable world of the High Desert’s nocturnal creatures and explore the critical significance of preserving darkness for their survival. Here’s what you…
Bend/Old Mill First Friday 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 through…
((L-R) Katie Daisy and Karen Eland. Photo courtesy of Famous Footwear) Famous Footwear Partners with Local Bend Artists on Murals Murals have become a landmark in Central Oregon; one can travel from city to city, across county lines, and find colorful murals created by local artists that tell a story about the place they are…
((Left) Flamenco, 34 x 34 x 24 bronze ed. 15. (Middle) Ebb & Flow, 17x21x10 bronze ed. 26. (Right) The Rooster, 24x16x11 bronze ed. 15) Dan Chen Celebrates the Natural World through Sculpting & More The renowned Mockingbird Gallery, an artistic and creative staple among the downtown Bend businesses, is hosting a unique showing that…
