((L-R) Mule Deer Hidaway, Moonlight Paints the Hills and Barn Owl Family by Vivian C. Olsen) “When I’m painting, I’m feeling happy,” Vivian Olsen says, “and I hope my artwork mirrors those emotions and projects them onto others. Barn Owl Family — a quiet mom and her babes, or Mule Deer Hideaway — a hidden…
(Left) Artist Michelle Schultz. (Right) I See The Light In You, acrylic on canvas 2023, 24 x 36 by Michelle Schultz) The art world in Bend is set to be illuminated with a vibrant burst of color and inspiration as Michelle Schultz, a celebrated fine artist, unveils her eagerly awaited exhibition, Prisms. The exhibition, hosted…
(Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) The High Desert Museum recently welcomed a new animal who happens to be an expert engineer, a keystone ecosystem species and the largest rodent in North America. A baby beaver, called a kit, arrived at the Museum in May. Found in John Day alone in a parking lot, people…
Save the Date! Art in the High Desert — August 23-25, 2024 We are thrilled to announce that Art in the High Desert (AHD) will be MOVING BACK to BEND!! The 2024 show will take place at Riverbend Park in Bend. We appreciated the feedback from both artists and patrons; we heard you and we…
Sunriver Music Festival invites a Central Oregon artist to create the commemorative 47th season poster. “For over four decades we have showcased some of the most accomplished painters and photograhers in the region. The collaboration is a beautiful experience for all involved,” explains Executive Director Meagan Iverson. Artist Kenneth Marunowski, 2018 poster artist, agrees. “Signing…
High Desert Chamber Music announces applications to perform in a Master Class with Mark Kaplan and David Kaplan are due on Friday this week. This double-feature event is presented in partnership with the Cascade School of Music and the Oregon branch of the American String Teachers Association, and promises to be an enriching experience for…
((L-R) Jonathan Cupit, Ezra Oncken, Aaron Goyal, Nicolas Oncken, Perrin Standen. Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) announces the following students were selected for this year’s Spotlight Chamber Players program: Jonathan Cupit (cello), Aaron Goyal (guitar), Nicholas Oncken (violin), Ezra Oncken (violin), and Perrin Standen (viola). This program provides…
(Lilli Ann Linford-Foreman) A modernized musical version of the Charles Dickens classic tale, A Christmas Carol, will weave traditional carols with new music as performed by the Central Oregon Mastersingers and COCC’s Lilli Ann Linford-Foreman during their annual Holiday event at Bend’s Tower Theatre, December 9 and 10. Two-time Grammy nominee and American Prize winner…
(Christi Zorrillo Soto) Join us for an interactive and immersive artist talk exploring installation art with Christi Zorrilla Soto. This talk is designed for young art enthusiasts and their families who want to learn more about the meaning behind art installations. Through themes of identity, heritage, and ancestry, Christi’s work invites us to reflect on…
Over the last 20 years, A Novel Idea has introduced Deschutes County readers to indelible authors. We’ve read books that made us shed tears of joy and sorrow, and in 2023, we raised the bar with four returning authors from years past. Get ready for another amazing installment of page-turning surprises. The wait is almost…
