(More than 40 models in donated clothing and accessories are expected to walk the Clothing Connection’s Fashion Show runway, at 4:30pm and 7:30pm, on April 19 | Photo courtesy of COCC) Students and staff of Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and Oregon State University-Cascades (OSU-Cascades) are taking to the runway in honor of Earth Day…
ETC to Tour Poignant Tuesdays with Morrie throughout Central Oregon
Ellipse Theatre Community (ETC) presents the stage adaptation of Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom and Jeffrey Hatcher, based on Albom’s bestselling memoir on select dates from April 5-27. Tuesdays with Morrie is a heart-warming play that perfectly blends comedy, drama, and poignancy as Mitch, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie,…
Hayden Homes Provides Gift for Redmond Rotary Club’s Early Literacy Program
(Photo courtesy of Hayden Homes) Hayden Homes has proudly gifted $3,500 for the Rotary Club of Redmond’s 2024 Gift of Literacy program. The gift supports Redmond Rotarians to provide every first grade student in the district — as well as St. Thomas Academy and Central Christian School — with their very own hardback book. More…
Museum Receives $500,000 National Endowment for the Humanities Award
(The High Desert Museum’s permanent exhibition dedicated to the Indigenous cultures of the region, By Hand Through Memory, opened in 1999. Hand in hand with Native partners, the Museum is in the process of revitalizing the exhibition. The National Endowment for the Humanities award will support the project | Photo by Chris Murray) The High…
OperaBend Presents Verdi’s Masterpiece La Traviata in Bend
OperaBend proudly announces the upcoming presentation of Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless opera, La Traviata, captivating audiences with its poignant narrative paired with a modern interpretation. The production will take place at Pinckney Center for the Arts at Central Oregon Community College from April 19 to April 21, 2024. La Traviata tells the compelling story of love,…
Don’t Miss These Shows at The Belfry
We’ve got three fun shows lined up at The Belfry in April and May! Between traditional Scottish fiddle, powerful songwriting, and high-energy bluegrass, there’s a little something for everyone. The intimate, cozy environment of this 1914 church-turned-venue makes for unforgettable concert experiences. Get your tickets today while you still can! Breabach April 17 Ranked among…
University Club of Portland Accepting Applications for the 2024-2025 Author-in-Residence
The University Club of Portland is accepting applications for its 2024-2025 Author-in-Residence. Applications will be accepted from April 1-April 30, 2024. This year-long program offers an author, living in Oregon or southern Washington, the opportunity to offer workshops and lectures, sell publications, and enjoy complimentary membership in the premier private social club of Portland. University…
An Evening with Randy & Mary Travis
Stroke Awareness Oregon is honored to present an uplifting evening with Country Music and Grammy Awards winner Randy Travis and his wife, Mary on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Westside Church in Bend. After Randy’s life-changing stroke in 2013, the couple will share their powerful story of loss, hope, faith, and resilience to raise funds…
Introducing ZeroGPT.com: The Ultimate AI Tool for Text Analysis and Enhancement
In today’s digital age, where the lines between human-generated and AI-generated content are becoming increasingly blurred, the need for robust tools to discern and enhance text has never been more critical. Enter ZeroGPT.com, a revolutionary platform offering a suite of AI-powered tools designed to detect ChatGPT-generated text and elevate it to new levels of clarity…
Congratulations to our 2024 Oregon Book Award Winners
(Graphic courtesy of Literary Arts) Thirty-seven Oregonians across seven genre categories were chosen as finalists by panels of out-of-state judges, from a total of 190 submitted titles. Winners were announced live at the 2024 Oregon Book Awards Ceremony, hosted by Kwame Alexander, at Portland Center Stage at The Armory on Monday, April 8, 2024. Since 1987 our Oregon Book…