Join us at The Belfry for a one-of-a-kind, intimate concert featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Chatham Rabbits and Stillhouse Junkies on May 16! Immerse yourself in the rich melodies of warm folk and toe-tapping bluegrass tunes, performed live in a cozy, laid-back atmosphere. Chatham Rabbits: Let the captivating harmonies and authentic storytelling of Chatham Rabbits…
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Artist Showcase & Open House
(Various vessels by KF Stoneware) Makin’ It Local announces an artist showcase and exhibition of fine pottery by Kara Frampton of KF Stoneware. The Hawaiian-born and Oregon-based artist draws her inspiration from outdoor experiences and celebrates human existence in the natural world. Kara’s stoneware vessels are designed with plants and organically symmetric patterns. An Artist…
Precious Byrd Alights at COCC for Fundraiser
(Award-winning dance band Precious Byrd to play benefit at COCC on May 31 | Photo courtesy of COCC) Touring rock band Precious Byrd is touching down at Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Mazama Field for a community concert to benefit the COCC student food bank at 6pm on Friday, May 31. This concert is open…
Concert Week is Here
(Photo courtesy of Hayden Homes Amphitheater) Celebrate the start of summer concert season with $25 all-in tickets! More than 35 artists coming to Hayden Homes Amphitheater this summer have opted into this incredible offering; including, LCD Soundsystem, Slash, Umphrey’s McGee & Blues Traveler, St. Vincent, The Beach Boys, Sam Hunt, Lindsey Stirling, Chromeo and The Midnight,…
Hate the view
(Hate the view | Andy Bliss) The poetry novel Hate the view brings the idea of always not being truly satisfied with the current view that is of great content. Being content with the situation that someone is placed in really shows that lots of people can be content if they choose to be so….
Annual Ripples Gala Returns to Central Oregon
This weekend, the highly anticipated annual Ripples Gala, presented by Kirby Nagelhout, is set to take place on May 11 at the Tetherow Pavilion. The Ripples Gala serves as a significant fundraiser for the Deschutes Children’s Foundation, an organization that provides essential support for 22 nonprofits on their four campuses throughout Central Oregon. From offering…
Sunriver Stars Presents A Night with the Girls: A Golden Girls Parody
(Poster art courtesy of Sunriver Stars) Sunriver Stars Community Theater (SSCT) is thrilled to present its first production of the year, A Night with the Girls: A Golden Girls Parody, directed by Ginger Emrick and Lauren Kristy. The show will be presented as a live studio recording of the iconic TV sitcom at 7pm May 31,…
Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture Opens 2025 Residency Applications
(Derek Yost | Photo by Loma Smith, former PMRCAA artists in residence) Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Art and Agriculture (PMRCAA) announces an open call for applicants to its seventh annual residency program, which brings world-class artists, ecological scientists, researchers and scholars to Sisters, Oregon from March through November. The open call has a juried…
Pasadena-based String Quartet to Perform in Bend & Salem, Oregon
(The Crown City String Quartet | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) The Crown City String Quartet, a renowned ensemble from Pasadena, will be performing in Bend and Salem on their upcoming trip to Oregon.The quartet, comprised of violinists Isabelle Senger and Kevin Kumar, violist Carrie Holzman-Little, and cellist Dane Little, has been performing…
Enjoy an Enriching Evening at the Museum
Discover Vibrant Traditions with our Indigenous Artist Panel Discover the diverse talents and perspectives of three Indigenous artists during an enriching evening at the Museum on Wednesday, May 15! Our Indigenous Artist Panel will bring together the vibrant voices of Kelli D. Palmer (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs), Jacy Sohappy (Cayuse/Nez Perce/Yakama), and Dr. Michelle…