One of Roundabout Books favorite travel guide writers, Matt Wastradowski, will be back at the store on November 7 at 6:30pm to talk about the newly published second edition of Moon Pacific Northwest Hiking, available October 1. The book covers diverse hiking options across Oregon and Washington with maps, directions, and expert advice from authors…
Literature in Central Oregon
“Know Horror” this October with Deschutes Public Library
Prepare for spine-chilling thrills as we delve into eerie delights, frightful films, and youthful child’s play for “Know Horror” this October. Create haunting imagery in a macabre poetry workshop and use India ink to create a creepy forest painting. Screen a 1922 highly influential silent film and explore American horror films of the 1970s. Get…
Indigenous Speakers Series at High Desert Museum
Mark your calendars for an inspiring evening with New York Times bestselling author Angeline Boulley! Join us on Sunday, October 6 from 6:30-8:30pm for the next event in our Indigenous Speakers Series, Stories are Good Medicine. Often referred to as the “Indigenous Nancy Drew,” Angeline Boulley’s characters in Warrior Girl Unearthed and Firekeeper’s Daughter offer…
Cascade A&E Magazine Call To Art
(Previous covers | Cascade A&E Magazine) Calling All Painters, Photographers, Sculptors & More! Cascade A&E Magazine is looking for artwork submissions for the covers for the December, 2024 print editions. If your artwork is selected for the cover, we will include an artist profile and additional images of your work inside. December cover submissions must…
Bottlecap Press Announces the Publication of The Be-All and the End-All
Environmental anxiety permeates the collection, and many poems stand witness to the tragedy of what is unfolding, though there is the possibility for redemption. The poems invite the reader to wonder about their role in the writing of our future. Is our participation going to be heroic or tragic? Are we the masters of our…
Secret Bend, Oregon: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure
Oregon, the final frontier. Early in our nation’s history, the land west of the Mississippi River was unmapped and unexplored. Only the local indigenous peoples were familiar with the mysterious Pacific Northwest. The states we know as Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and parts of Wyoming and Montana were part of the vast Oregon Territory. The history…
Author Event by local Violinist/Author/TEDx
(Cover and layout design by Lieve Maas Bright Light Graphics) Local violinist and global authority on flow state, Diane Allen, is excited to announce the launch of her new book, FLOW: Unlock Your Genius, Love What You Do, releasing on September 17, 2024. In this groundbreaking work, Allen shares her deep understanding of flow, blending…
“Know Nostalgia” this September with Deschutes Public Library
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Evoke a bittersweet yearning for the past guaranteed to warm the heart. Learn about Barbie’s role in society and enjoy singalongs from the 1960s onwards. Explore nostalgic games for all ages and screen the documentary about the world’s last Blockbuster. Discover beloved roadside attractions along Highway 97 and teens…
Deschutes Public Library to Host Inaugural Festival of Voices
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) The Deschutes Public Library hosts the Festival of Voices, an inclusive celebration aiming to bring forth the diverse experiences and stories of the Central Oregon community on Saturday, September 21 at Centennial Park in Redmond. This inaugural event will take place on the final Saturday of Welcoming Week (September…
Sunriver Library to Reopens to the Public
(Photo courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) After six years of planning and nearly 10 months of construction, the Sunriver Library is turning the page on a new era. The newly remodeled library officially reopened on Tuesday, August 20, with a grand opening celebration slated for Saturday, September 14, from 12-2pm. “We are so excited to…