Save the Date: Bend Design 2024 October 17+18, 2024 Bend Design 2024 unites designers, artists, and creative minds for a celebration of the growing innovative and creative Bend design community. Through workshops, inspiring talks, and welcoming gatherings, Bend Design encourages creativity and connection among attendees, speakers and the greater Bend community. Known for its diverse sessions covering…
The Museum at Warm Springs Kicks Off Annual Membership Drive
(Photo by Eddie Kao) This year The Museum’s Membership Drive continues to build on the momentum from 30th anniversary celebration, which concluded in 2023 with a fundraising gala that demonstrated tremendous community support and netted The Museum $110,000. The funds that were raised are enabling The Museum to continue its tradition of sharing the history,…
NeighborImpact Calls on Local Artisans to Support Empty Bowls Event
(Empty Bowls 2017 | Photo courtesy of NeighborImpact) NeighborImpact is calling on local potters and artists to support its annual Empty Bowls event by donating handcrafted bowls. This event aims to raise awareness and funds for NeighborImpact’s regional food bank, which plays a crucial role in feeding Central Oregon’s hungry. An “empty bowl” serves as…
Deschutes Historical Museum Antique Fair Takes Place August 10
The Deschutes Historical Museum hosts their third annual Antiqus Fair Saturday, August 10, from 9am-4pm. Featuring vendors from around Oregon, discover pre-1970 treasures to expand your collections or inspire your interior design. The Friends of the Museum booth features items donated by the community and membership with proceeds benefiting the Deschutes Historical Museum. The Bend…
Anytime Coming to the Tower
(Photo courtesy of Tower Theatre) Pine Mountain Sports and Shimano proudly present the NW Premiere of AnyTime, a thrilling MTB film by Anthill Films and Red Bull Media House. Your ticket purchase helps support COTA, contributing to the maintenance and development of local trails. Plus, Family Kitchen will be attending and selling raffle tickets for their “Any…
New Orleans Comes to Sisters
(Photo courtesy of SFF Presents) Don’t miss the electrifying performance by The Dirty Dozen Brass Band this Friday, July 26 at Sisters Art Works — prepare to be blown away by their dynamic blend of New Orleans jazz, funk and soul! Get tickets for a night filled with infectious energy and unparalleled musical mastery that…
Leath Tonino Selected as the Winner of the Tenth Annual Waterston Desert Writing Prize
((L-R) Leath Tonino, Tucker Malarkey and Ellen Waterston) Leath Tonino has been officially selected as the winner of the tenth annual Waterston Desert Writing Prize by guest judge and acclaimed Law and Order actor Sam Waterston. Tonino’s winning submission, Limbo Wilds: A Journey into the Wilderness Study Areas of the Desert, captures a deep sense…
HDCM Celebrity Recitals Launches This Weekend!
(Stefan Jackiw | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) Celebrity Recitals launches this weekend, showcasing the incredible talent of one of America’s foremost violinists Stefan Jackiw! Captivating audiences with playing that combines poetry and purity with impeccable technique, Stefan is hailed for playing of “uncommon musical substance” that is “striking…
Festival House Hosts Needed
(Photo courtesy of BendFilm) 2024 House Hosts Needed! We are looking for generous house hosts for the 2024 Festival, October 10-13. Get to know amazing filmmakers, be a key role in making the festival what it is, and get four FREE tickets to the fest! If you are interested, fill out the form below! Become…
Classical Concerts: FIRE & AIR
(Graphic courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) The 2024 Summer Festival is just around the corner! We’re excited to see you at the upcoming concerts in Bend and Sunriver. Join us for Classical Concerts themed around the elements Fire (August 21) and Air (August 23), plus a solo violin recital with Tessa Lark (August 22)! Buy…