(Raptors of the Desert Sky will take place at 11:30 am daily through Labor Day | Photo by Bill Jorgens) Final Month to Witness Raptors of the Desert Sky The clock is ticking! There’s one month left to experience our Raptors of the Desert Sky outdoor flight program before it ends on Monday, September 2…
A Cowboy Goes to War
Announcing the newest release by award-winning author Rick Steber — A Cowboy Goes to War Bud Fairclo was a cowboy who loved running wild mustangs and the open spaces of the High Desert. After the Japanese bombing at Pearl Harbor, he went off to war and returned home as one of the most decorated soldiers…
Oregon Spirit Distillers Announces Fourth Annual Oregon Whiskey Festival
(Graphic courtesy of Oregon Spirit Distillers) Oregon’s independent craft spirit scene takes center stage in Bend with the return of the fourth annual Oregon Whiskey Festival, set to take place on September 20 from 3-7pm at Oregon Spirit Distillers. Brought to you by title sponsor WaFed Bank of Bend the Oregon Whiskey Festival will showcase…
Under the Marquee
(Graphic courtesy of Tower Theatre) Encanto Presented by the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation, Central Oregon Disability Support Network, Full Access High Desert, and ALSO Tuesday, August 20 at 6pm Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in…
SFF Presents Celebrates Regional Music with the Free Hometown Hang Concert
(Graphic courtesy of SFF Presents) The final SFF Presents Summer Concert of the year kicks off on Thursday, August 8 with the second annual Hometown Hang at Sisters Art Works. This free event celebrates the powerful regional talent in Central Oregon, putting Dennis McGregor and the Spoilers, Alicia Viani, and Joel Chadd center stage for…
Celebrated German Ballet Instructor to Open Studio in Bend
((L) Friedrichstadt-Palast Theatre (R) Antje Hertel Hendrix | Photos courtesy of Foundation Health and Fitness Center) The World-Class Ballet dancer Ms. Antje Hertel Hendrix has relocated from Berlin, Germany to offer exceptional adult ballet classes here on the gorgeous high desert of Central Oregon. Be the FIRST to take part in the transcedental experience of…
Come Sing With Us
Have you ever dreamed of singing with a choral group? No matter your singing level, here is your chance to be part of the choir! Central Oregon Mastersingers, Bend’s premier choral group, will host a free Community Sing-along, Sunday, August 25, at 4pm in St. Helens Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 231 NW Idaho Ave.,…
Seventeen Years of Chamber Music in Central Oregon
(Telegraph Quartet | Photo by Jacob Lewis Lovendahl) High Desert Chamber Music 2024-25 Season Announced! High Desert Chamber Music Announces (HDCM) the 2024-25 Season Schedule for their 17 season in Central Oregon! This year features Trio Con Brio Copenhagen — October 6, 2024, Telegraph Quartet — November 22, 2024, Frank Almond — February 14, 2025,…
Classical Concerts: EARTH & WATER | August 11 & 18
(Graphic courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) We’re excited to see you at the upcoming concerts in Bend and Sunriver. Join for Classical Concerts themed around the elements Earth (August 11) and Water (August 18), plus a Pops Concert celebrating musical anniversaries from Broadway & Film (August 13). Discover the Symphony with the whole family on August…
Pianist Performs with Live Painter at Smith Rock
((L-R) Paula Dreyer & Evan Namkung | Paula Dreyer photo by Benjamin Edwards, Evan Namkung photo courtesy of Paula Dreyer) Saturday | August 9 | 6pm Wander the trails of Smith Rock or relax in a chair while wearing wireless headphones to hear pianist Paula Dreyer perform mesmerizing piano music at Smith Rock alongside live…