Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston announces the release of her latest book, We Could Die Doing This: Dispatches on Ageing from Oregon’s Outback, published by Source Media, Inc. In these lyrical short takes ranging from sacred to profane, sassy to compassionate, Waterston addresses everything from green burial to sex after 70. A card-carrying member of…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) The New Redmond Library Opens in Late January! We are just a few weeks away from the opening of the new Redmond Library. On Monday, January 27, the building will open to the public with limited hours (12-6pm Monday-Thursday, 12-5pm Friday–Saturday); we will update you about the start of…
Readers’ Favorite announces the review of the Fiction – Historical – Event/Era book The Fell Deeds of Fate by C.J. Adrien, currently available at amazon.com/gp/product/B0DPDKCBV5. Readers’ Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and…
Roundabout Books will host New York Times bestselling and Bend-local author Tracey Lange to launch her new novel What Happened to the McCrays? on January 14 at 6:30pm in conversation with local author Kerry Chaput. When Kyle McCray gets word his father has suffered a debilitating stroke, he returns to his hometown of Potsdam, New…
(Images courtesy of COCC) This winter, take the opportunity to learn something new, meet like-minded individuals, and enrich your life in ways you never imagined. Don’t wait — register today and embrace the possibilities of lifelong learning! To register, click on title or call 541-383-7270. Creative Arts Intro. to Drawing the Human Form: Open Lab…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) The days are growing shorter but that doesn’t mean you can’t pack them full of fun and splendor for “Know Merriment” this December. Take a DIY approach to gift giving with creative holiday cards, tasty seasonal shrubs, and community gift-wrapping parties. Enjoy sounds of the season from the Redmond…
Artists Sunday, the nationwide movement and shopping event designed to support local artists and craftsmen, proudly returns for its fifth year on Sunday, December 1, 2024. This annual celebration, nestled between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, encourages consumers to shop art for the holiday season, offering an opportunity to discover unique, handmade works while supporting…
A group of residents in the beautiful Andean town of Sorata, Bolivia, got together one autumn evening to tell chilling stories about ghosts, damned souls, and hobgoblins. It is said that a long time ago a middle-aged priest named Clemente Osorio had arrived in town coming all the way from Toledo, Spain. This clergyman was…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Get ready for an evening filled with suspense and surprises! On December 7, the Downtown Bend Library comes alive, transporting readers into the pages of the 2025 A Novel Idea selection. Join fellow book lovers as we reveal the captivating story that will inspire readers across the community; a…
Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston will present from her forthcoming book, We Could Die Doing This: Dispatches on Ageing from Oregon’s Outback, at Paulina Springs Books in Sisters on Thursday, November 14 at 6:30pm. She will also read a selection of new poems and from her books of poetry including Via Lactea: A Woman of a…
