Featuring a mix of gritty backwoods soul, rock ‘n’ roll swagger and velvet-thunder vocals, Nate Smith’s personal journey inspired him to be a beacon of country-music hope, an inspirational mission he puts front-and-center. A California native, former worship leader, and lifelong music lover, Smith approaches that mission with a background as eclectic as it gets….
Central Oregon Symphony Spring Concert Series
(Britton-René Collins | Photo courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony) Hailed as an “Astounding Virtuoso” and “Exhilarating” performer, the rising-star percussionist, Britton- René Collins, will join the Central Oregon Symphony (COS) for their season finale. Noted for her exceptional musicianship and active passion for creating social change through her music, Britton-René will perform a new work…
Explore Your Artistic Potential
(Art courtesy of COCC) To register, click on course titles for details or call 541-383-7270 Beautiful Photos: From Start to Finish Discover how to create beautiful digital photographs from start to finish with professional photographer Steve Giardini. Learn basic camera operations, practice behind your camera and discover photo editing techniques that will make your photos…
Crowd Favorites Crown City String Quartet Returns to Bend for Season Finale Concert & World Premiere
(Crown City String Quartet | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music’s (HDCM) 2023-24 season, presented by German Master Tech, will conclude in May with the Crown City String Quartet. As resident performers, the group has made an annual appearance in Bend over the past 15 years. The group consists of…
Open Call for Artist Residency Program
(Andy Meyers and his wolf | Photo courtesy of Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture) Residency theme: Care & Stewardship Online Q&A Sessions: May 28, 9–10am, PST May 28, 12–1pm, PST June 14, 10-11am, PST June 14, 3-4pm, PST Application deadline: June 30, 11:59pm, PST Our vision at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts…
New Exhibition Brings Works from Acclaimed Artists to the High Desert Museum
(Matthew Day Jackson (American (b. 1974) There Will Come Soft Rains #3, edition 8/36, 2015-2016) Step into a world where art, nature and humanity intersect in the captivating new exhibition Near, Far, Gone: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation, opening at the High Desert Museum on Saturday, April 20, 2024….
Save the Date for Rendezvous 2024
(Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) The 35th annual High Desert Rendezvous brings a night of revelry including a live auction, raffle and more! You don’t want to miss this annual celebration of the Museum’s mission. Rendezvous helps support the Museum’s programs and exhibitions, bringing science, art and history education to youth and lifelong learners…
COCC Scholar Talk Illuminates Art’s Impact on Social Justice
(Artist and activist Favianna Rodriguez will speak at COCC on April 30 | Photo by Bobby Gordon) The Chandler Lecture Series at Central Oregon Community College (COCC) will present Art, Social Justice and the Radical Imaginary with Favianna Rodriguez at 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 30, at Wille Hall on the Bend campus. An Oakland-based artist,…
BEAT Announces L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz by Anne Coulter Martens
(Photo courtesy of BEAT Children’s Theatre) BEAT Children’s Theatre is very excited to announce our summer 2024 production — The Wizard of Oz! Based on the beloved book by L. Frank Baum, and adapted by Anne Coulter Martens, this non-musical version Dorothy and her journey through Oz will be sure to bring joy and fun…
RendezVan Full Music Lineup
(Photo courtesy of Mt. Bachelor) Thursday Night Features Local Bend Artists RendezVan is just a few weeks away and we are excited to drop even more awesome live music for opening night! Thursday, May 2 will be focused on local talent, featuring Central Oregon favorites Billy and the Box Kid, and headliner 9-piece funk band…