(Explore the roles otters play in riparian ecosystems of the High Desert during our Otter Encounter program, happening daily at 1pm at the Autzen Otter Exhibit | Photograph by Jon Nelson) Autumn has Arrived! Discover our Fall Daily Schedule With fall officially upon us, you really autumn know about our treat-filled fall daily schedule! These…
Riley Green to Play the Hayden Homes Amphitheater on May 18
(Photo courtesy of Hayden Homes Amphitheater) It’s never too early to start planning the summer concert season. Riley Green, one of country music’s rising stars, is set to play the Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Tracy Lawrence and Ella Langley will join Green in Bend on his Ain’t My Last Rodeo Tour….
**CANCELED** COCC Scholar Event Puts World’s Wildlife into Focus
(Wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas will speak at the Tower Theatre October 4 | Photo courtesy of COCC) Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Chandler Lecture Series will take a visual journey from Africa to the Arctic to some of the world’s deepest jungles with award-winning wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas at 7pm on Wednesday, October 4, at…
Campfire Hotel is Preparing for a Thrilling Fall
A visit to Campfire Hotel this fall has quite the allure. The much-anticipated Fire On The Mountain wing restaurant will open on property, Campfire Hotel’s signature anniversary party will return in October for the third straight year, and the Oregon Whiskey Festival will uncork steps from the Campfire Hotel. Portland’s favorite wing joint, Fire on…
Tower Theatre Foundation’s Fall Events Launch 2023-24 Season
The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation’s fall lineup begins on September 22 with a sold-out free screening of the film Jumanji. The event is part of the Page to Screen movie series in partnership with Deschutes Public Library and Assistance League of Bend. The Foundation’s entire season runs through June 30, 2024, and includes over three…
Call to Artists
Dry Canyon Arts Association’s (DCAA) fourth annual Fall Art Show and Sale is right around the corner — November 11 and 12 at the Redmond High School Commons. Application is now open to non-DCAA members. The cost of a booth, $165, includes membership and other opportunities like the Lend Me Your Walls program and First…
The West is Burning Documentary Screening
Discover Your Forest invites you to a free public screening of a Landmark Stories documentary The West is Burning followed by a facilitated panel discussion with local fire, land management, and forestry experts. Click here to register for this event. The West is Burning examines the history of forest management and social conflict that has contributed to current…
“Know Stars” this October with Deschutes Public Library
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) A “ring of fire” will pass through the sky on October 14 making for a partial solar eclipse in our region. Stargazers can learn about the eclipse as Deschutes Public Library delves into “Know Stars” this October. Discuss the scale, age and content of the universe and explore the…
Oregon-Based Viking Author Celebrates Ten Years of Authorship
(Photos courtesy of C.J. Adrien) C.J. Adrien, author of Viking-themed novels, and co-host of the well-known Vikingology Podcast, celebrates ten years since the publication of his first novel. Oregon-based author C.J. Adrien is celebrating the ten-year anniversary of the publication of his first Viking-themed historical novel, first published on September 13th, 2013. Since that publication,…
Local Make-A-Wish Families Unite Bend Area Chefs to Help Grant Future Wishes through Wishes & Dishes Event
(Grant | Photo courtesy of Sarah Williamson) Two Central Oregon wish families, who know the impact of a wish firsthand, have joined forces to create a first of its kind event, all to help future wishes come true. The event, called Wishes & Dishes, will take place at 5:30pm on Sunday, September 24 at the…