((L-R) There There by Tommy Orange, The Beauty of Ascension, Acrylic, wood, 6′ x 2.5.’ by Jennifer Kapnek) COCC’s Native American Heritage Month Features “Powwow Yoga,” Bestseller Book Talks Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is commemorating Native American Heritage Month with free community events throughout November. Programming will include a three-part virtual book conversation of…

The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners are accepting applications for the County’s Arts & Culture grants program. This marks the sixth year that Deschutes County will offer this grant opportunity, which is designed to increase arts and culture opportunities and make arts and culture education available to Deschutes County residents. Last year, 15 groups were selected…

(Cowboy Jordan Miller rides in the Black Cowboy Rodeo Association’s 45th annual parade in 2019. The parade takes place annually in Oakland, California. The association is a nonprofit organization that shares the historical contributions of Black cowboys | Photo by Hasbun, courtesy of High Desert Museum) Black cowboys have long been an integral part of…