Tickets for the 2023 Sunriver Music Festival (August 4-17) are now available to the public. Concerts are held in two iconic venues: the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend and Sunriver Resort’s Great Hall. Artistic Director and Conductor Brett Mitchell leads world-class orchestra musicians and acclaimed soloists in the Festival’s remarkable 46th season. Four classical concerts—plus…
((From top L-R) Jeff Sims, Amanda Wrenn, Jason Herzog, Michele Sims, Michael Long and Steve Lundgren | Photo courtesy of The Ballybogs) The Ballybogs will perform traditional Irish music at 7pm Friday, June 9, at Bend United Methodist Church, 680 NW Bond Street, Bend. The concert is free and open to the public. The six-piece…
Throughout its 28-year history, Sunriver Music Festival’s Young Artists Scholarship program has awarded almost $700,000 in scholarships to 194 exceptional young classical music students from throughout Central Oregon. This year alone, ten musicians aged 16-23 were awarded a combined total of $35,600 in scholarships to aid with expenses related to college tuition or private music…
(Photo courtesy of Sisters Folk Festival) Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) is offering seven week-long summer creativity camps for middle and high school-aged students at Sisters Art Works, 204 W Adams Ave., in July and August. SFF has partnered with regional teaching artists to create these fun-filled sessions of art, music, theater, and self-expression. Registration is…
Breedlove Guitars is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Warehouse Sale. Set to take place on Saturday, June 17 at the Breedlove Warehouse, located at 61573 American Loop in Bend. This one-of-a-kind event presents an incredible opportunity for music enthusiasts to score their favorite instruments and merchandise at unprecedented prices. The Breedlove Warehouse Sale is…
(Spoken-word artists Micah Bournes and jenna headline the June 4 event | Photo courtesy of COCC) To mark the end of the academic year, Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is hosting its first-ever Cross-Cultural Celebration, a free evening of Spanish guitar, spoken-word poetry, operetta and other acts by COCC and local high school students, and…
(HDCM Pop-Up Concert with John Fawcett at Bellatazza Plaza | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) Outdoor Series Supported by Grant from the Pacific Power Foundation High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) presents their third season of Pop-Up Concerts! around town. These performances are held outdoors and are FREE to attend and open to all. This…
Ah, sweet summer! In Central Oregon summer means lots of outdoor recreation, delicious craft beer and cider, and nights spent listening to world-class live music. Join us at our intimate, backyard venue for Summer Concerts at Sisters Art Works. These outdoor shows are a truly unique concert experience — free of high ticket fees, heavy…
(2022 Concert Series | Photo courtesy of Les Schwab Tires) This summer, Les Schwab Tires is looking to build on the community impact of its 2022 Hayden Homes Amphitheater Concert Series program with another season of support. Les Schwab uses its marquee Concert Series sponsorship to advance assistance for children, families and education in Central…
Back Roads Blues Festival Featuring Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Joe Bonamassa LIVE IN CONCERT Saturday, May 27 Hayden Homes Amphitheater With special guests: King Solomon Hicks and Bobby Rush Back Roads Blues Festival is coming to the Hayden Homes Amphitheater this weekend. Come see Kenny Wayne Shepard & Joe Bonamassa, live in concert in Bend….
