(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…
(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…
(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…
April 17 Breabach Ranked among Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts, Breabach unites deep roots in Highland and Island tradition with the innovative musical ferment of their Glasgow base. Securely ranked among Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts, Breabach unites deep roots in Highland and Island tradition with the innovative musical…
(Aviara Trio | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) The Aviara Trio will be featured in the High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) Concert Series at the Tower Theatre for a special Valentine’s Day performance this week. Concert-goers will receive a rose and custom treat from Goody’s Chocolates. This concert is brought to you by…
(Photos courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) From August 10-23, 2024, Sunriver Music Festival will fill Central Oregon with world-class music. Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell leads world-class orchestra musicians and acclaimed soloists in a remarkable 47th season held in two venues, the iconic Tower Theatre in downtown Bend and Sunriver Resort’s historic Great Hall….
Sisters-based nonprofit Sisters Folk Festival, Inc. (SFF) has changed the name of the organization to SFF Presents to reflect the full scope of their work in the Central Oregon community. Sisters Folk Festival, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 as the nonprofit organization in charge of producing its signature event, the annual music festival of the…
(Ines Irawati) On Wednesday, February 14, High Desert Chamber Music’s 16th season will continue with our annual Valentine’s Day concert featuring the Aviara Trio. We had a chance to talk to Ines Irawati, the pianist of the Aviara Trio, about her childhood, growing up in Indonesia, her love of piano music and much more! Ines…
(Photo courtesy of Sisters Folk Festival) This year’s retreat returns to the stunning performing arts camp Caldera, high in the Cascade Mountains, on September 23-26, 2024. Set on mystical Blue Lake with exceptional facilities, Caldera was home to the Academy from 2002 – 2019 and will once again be the setting for the instructor-led workshops,…
OperaBend is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of its enchanting 2023-2024 season, featuring the timeless and tragic tale of Parisian courtesan, Violetta, in the captivating opera, LA TRAVIATA. Running from April 19-21 at the Pinckney Center for the Arts on the campus of Central Oregon Community College (COCC), this production promises a fresh interpretation…
