(Aquila | Photo courtesy of Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory) Early this week Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory (SNCO) staff said goodbye to long-time resident Aquila the Golden Eagle. Aquila first came to the Nature Center in 1984 as the victim of a car strike. The accident left her with only a fraction of her…
(Photos courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) From August 10-23, 2024, Sunriver Music Festival will fill Central Oregon with world-class music. Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell leads world-class orchestra musicians and acclaimed soloists in a remarkable 47th season held in two venues, the iconic Tower Theatre in downtown Bend and Sunriver Resort’s historic Great Hall….
The 2024 SELCO Kid’s Mini Pole Pedal Paddle (Mini PPP) Artwork Contest is here, inviting kids in grades K-5 to express their creativity and get excited about one of Central Oregon’s most cherished local events. The winning design will be featured as the official artwork for the Mini PPP on shirts and in other advertising….
Construction and Remodeling Updates Construction on the new Redmond Library is moving along as planned, keeping us on track for a fall grand opening. The windows are in and things are beginning to take shape inside. Once complete, the new Redmond Library will be larger than the Downtown Bend Library and feature a significant expansion…
The City of Bend in partnership with Art in Public Places (AiPP) seeks to commission a large-scale work of art for the new Headquarters Building on the Public Works Campus in Bend. The commission is for a large-scale work of art on three prominent walls in the public lobbies and outdoor terrace of the main…
(Graphic courtesy of Tower Theatre) Fly Fishing Film Tour Presented by Adventure Entertainment Thursday, February 15 at 6pm The 18th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is back at the Tower with a top notch selection of short films that are sure to get you fired up for the season ahead. The F3T is the…
Sisters-based nonprofit Sisters Folk Festival, Inc. (SFF) has changed the name of the organization to SFF Presents to reflect the full scope of their work in the Central Oregon community. Sisters Folk Festival, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 as the nonprofit organization in charge of producing its signature event, the annual music festival of the…
(Photo courtesy of Spring Break Jake) The Unique Style of Bend Artist, Illustrator & Muralist Spring Break Jake “It’s like Memento Mori, but you’re at the beach,” says Oregon-based artist and illustrator Spring Break Jake. For Oregon-based artist Spring Break Jake, making art is both a way to express himself creatively and a way to…
The Deschutes Historical Museum announces the Leon Devereaux Scholarship for graduating seniors planning to attend college next fall. Applications are open to graduating seniors living in the tri-county area of Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties. The application is available online at deschuteshistory.org/ldscholar. Two scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded. Application guidelines are available on our…
The Oregon Heritage Commission is offering grants to qualified museums for collections, heritage tourism, and education and interpretation projects. Awards typically range between $2,000 and $10,000. Museums may apply for a variety of projects. Collections projects may include cataloging, archival storage, disaster preparedness, and conservation. Heritage tourism projects may include museum marketing and promotions, enhancing visitor…
