(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) To Antarctica and back, the tiny Arctic tern makes the world’s longest migration of any animal. Delve into this phenomenon and more as we get to “Know Migrations” in August. Explore Oregon’s 17 official scenic bikeways and learn how Native American foods transformed the world. Hear about Oregon’s hypersaline…
The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is back, promising an unforgettable experience filled with top-tier entertainment, thrilling rodeo events, and fun-filled activities for all ages. Scheduled from July 31 to August 4, 2024, this year’s fair is set to be the largest and most exciting yet, attracting visitors from across Oregon and beyond. Concert Series…
(Graphic courtesy of Tower Theatre) Opening Night Classical Concert: Earth Presented by Sunriver Music Festival Sunday, August 11 at 7:30pm The Festival season opener celebrates two landmark anniversaries: Charles Ives’ 150th birthday and his brilliant Variations on America, plus the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s immortal Rhapsody in Blue with pianist Orion Weiss. After intermission,…
(Photo courtesy of COCC) Fall Writing & Publishing Courses To register, click on course titles for details or call 541-383-7270 Novel & Memoir Writing In this course, learn essential building blocks for fiction and memoir including plot, setting, theme, characterization, point-of-view, and dialogue. What is the hero’s journey, and how does a writer develop a…
((Left) Sunriver Library (Right) Redmond Library | Photos and rendering courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Opening Soon: The Sunriver Library Remodeling work on the Surniver Library is nearly complete! This dynamic community hub will offer more space for community gatherings, new reservable study and meeting rooms, expanded browsing space, and enhanced children’s and teen areas….
** Pick 3+ & Save! — ends 7/31 at midnight) ** Series Savings — 10% Discount ** Young Listeners’ Guild — BOGO free tickets for kids ** 25 and Under — $25 tickets anytime Pick 3+ & Save — Ending soon! Now through July 31, add 3 or more concerts to your cart at sunrivermusic.org…
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…
Bend/Old Mill 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 through…
(Oregon Mountains by Stuart Breidenstein) If You Go . . . The Art in the West exhibition will be open at the Museum through September 20. Learn more at org/aiw. Bidding is now underway and will continue through September 20 at 7pm. Peruse the gallery guide and bid now at org/aiw. Celebrate the exhibition…
(Evan Namkung | Photos courtesy of Old Mill District) A new street mural by Bend artist Evan Namkung now greets visitors to the Old Mill District from a unique perspective. Located on the steps between Francesca’s and Ben & Jerry’s in the district, just behind Regal Cinemas, you can see the mural when looking back…
