(Photo courtesy of COCC) Click on course titles for details or call 541-383-7270 Poetry Workshop: Find the Heart The power and beauty of a poem relies on the beating heart at its center. In this workshop, we’ll read some poems and get a start on some of our own, identifying and getting at the heat…
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Just Added to the Big Ponderoo Lineup . . .
Announcing our three latest additions to the 2024 Big Ponderoo lineup — Shinyribs, Silverada (formerly Mike and the Moonpies) and ShadowGrass. These groups bring country twang, horn-driven Memphis-soul, and fast-picking bluegrass to the bill. You’re gonna love it! Grab your Big Ponderoo tickets today and stay tuned for even more lineup announcements to come! Shinyribs…
Coming Up… Piano Showcase & A Cappella Festival
We get asked all the time “When’s Arthur coming back??” and “Why haven’t you had that boogie guy back??” …well, here he comes! Read below for details of March 16’s Piano Showcase at the Tower and tap on through to get your tickets today. This Saturday (February 24) a capella legends are coming to Sunriver, thanks…
Sensing Sasquatch Exhibition Opens March 2, 2024
(Image courtesy of High Desert Museum) What does Sasquatch — also known as Bigfoot — represent to you? The unknown? Adventure? Mystery? Sensing Sasquatch is a major new exhibition opening March 2, 2024, at the High Desert Museum examining the primate-like, reclusive and elusive being in the context of the High Desert region. The exhibit…
Subaru of Bend 2024 Summer Kickin’ Concerts Presents Trace Adkins
(Graphics courtesy of General Duffy’s Waterhole) General Duffy’s Waterhole announces Grammy Award Winning Country All-Star Trace Adkins performing live July 27, 2024 at the Subaru of Bend 2024 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series presented by Central Oregon Daily News in Downtown Redmond. About Trace Adkins In his 25-year career in Country music, Trace Adkins has sold…
High Desert Chamber Music Announces Board Member Transition and Welcomes New Addition
(HDCM Board of Directors — Top: Ethan Gray, Richard Samco, David Gilmore; Middle: Leslie Barbour, Durlin Hickok, Phil Machonis; Bottom: Jeff Patterson, Betsy Warriner, Charlie Wintch | Photos courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Patricia Rogers, who has been a dedicated member of…
Apply Now for a BCTF Grant
(Photo courtesy of Visit Bend) Bend Cultural Tourism Fund The Bend Cultural Tourism Fund (BCTF), a Visit Bend project, is now accepting applications for its annual grant program. The project was created to enhance and support Bend’s cultural opportunities and offerings. The BCTF helps organizations, from musical productions to art exhibits to film festivals and…
Maragas Winery Wins Gold on Wine Collaboration with Oregon Spirit
(Photo courtesy of Maragas Winery) The San Francisco Chronicle announced its 2024 winners of their annual competition. This year, Maragas winery entered a port style wine called Porto Greco. Maragas made the wine using the traditional Portuguese method, some wine being distilled into brandy and back-added to the fermentation. Maragas stated he felt from his…
The Museum at Warm Springs Extends Public Closure Until Further Notice for Installation of a New Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System
(Photo courtesy of The Museum at Warm Springs) The 30th Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit, which was originally extended through March 6, has closed. “Due to the ongoing HVAC installation process, we made an administrative decision to close the exhibit and return the artworks to the artists,” said Museum Executive Director Elizabeth Woody….
The 21st Annual Mountainfilm on Tour Returns to The Tower
(Graphic courtesy of The Environmental Center) Mountainfilm on Tour — Bend, the annual crowd-favorite fundraiser for The Environmental Center, is scheduled to return on February 23 and 24. This event features inspiring documentary films curated from the annual Mountainfilm festival held in Telluride, Colorado, and a raffle to support The Environmental Center’s mission to embed…