(Little Kestrel On The Ground by Rick Bartow) Rick Bartow: Animal Kinship, an exhibition from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation by one of Oregon’s most celebrated artists, will open September 20, 2024 at the High Desert Museum. This is the third art exhibition in a yearlong series of collaboration with…
Redmond Community Concert Association (RCCA) is rolling out their 41st season on October 6 with the Dallas String Quartet, an international music sensation. The Dallas String Quartet (DSQ) was founded in 2007 by violist Ion Zanca. A fusion of contemporary classical and pop music, DSQ uses both traditional and electric strings performing as a quartet…
(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…
(Photos courtesy of the Old Mill District) Monthly Artistic Awakenings Old Mill District art studios, galleries and shops felt September swoop in, and will celebrate by way of First Friday Art Walk this Friday from 3-6pm. Join Tumalo Art Co., Lubbesmeyer Art Studio & Gallery, The Stacks Art Studios and Gallery and a host of other…
(Sisters Folk Festival 2023 | Photo courtesy of SFF Presents) Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) returns to charming Sisters with another diverse lineup of performing artists including folk legends like Aoife O’Donovan, Hawktail, Chris Smither, The Mammals, and Väsen. The annual music festival takes place in downtown Sisters, Oregon on Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September…
(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…
(Sparks Lake Opening Day by James Parsons) Makin’ it Local is honored to feature regionally acclaimed Central Oregon adventure photographer James Parsons. The exhibition and print sale run from September 27 through October 22, 2024. An Artist in Attendance reception is scheduled during the Sisters Fourth Friday Art Walk on September 27, 2024, from 4-7pm….
The City of Bend in partnership with Art in Public Places (AiPP) will display the design renderings for the proposed concepts for two works of art for the City of Bend Public Works Campus. Art designs include a large-scale Sculptural Wall to be installed along Cooley Road and a smaller-scale Campus Entry Sculpture to be…
(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…
Bend/Old Mill District First Friday Bend Senior Center 1600 SE Reed Market Rd. 541-388-1133 • bendparksandrec.org/facility/bend-senior-center The Bend Senior Center at the Larkspur Community Center is showing art by members of the SageBrushers Art Society. Come visit the facility and enjoy beautiful paintings in acrylic, oil, pastel and watercolor, as well as outstanding photography. Showing…
