Wild & Scenic Film Festival Takes You on a Journey Through the Natural World Join Oregon Natural Desert Association on Friday, September 29 as they host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival at the Tower Theatre in Bend sharing a collection of films that speak to environmental concerns and celebrate our planet. This year’s selection…
High Desert Chamber Music Announces Auditions for Spotlight Chamber Players
(Photos courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) announces auditions for the Spotlight Chamber Players (SCP) will be held on September 22-23. This program is devoted exclusively to the study and performance of chamber music skills and techniques and is offered at no cost to the students selected. Auditions are open…
BendFilm’s 2023 Fundraiser and Festival Kick-Off Party September 15
As we approach our 20th Annual Festival we are reflecting on the impact and importance of independent cinema, especially here in Central Oregon. Bend has grown significantly in the last 20 years and BendFilm has been growing right along with it. The film festival has been a staple in the community since its inception. What…
All That Jazz
(Photo courtesy of Hayden Homes Amphitheatre) All That Jazz Pink Martini and China Forbes grace our stage tonight along with Thomas and the Pilgrims who open the evening at 7pm. Says bandleader and pianist Thomas Lauderdale, “Pink Martini is a rollicking around-the-world musical adventure.” Crossing genres of classical, jazz, world music and old-fashioned pop, their concerts…
Writing Classes & Readers Seminars at Literary Arts
It still feels very much like summer here in Portland. However, fall is just around the corner. It’s a great time of year to renew your commitment to your writing and reading through one of our many writing classes or Delve Readers seminars. We offer classes both online and in person, and aim to build a…
Oregon Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The 16th Annual Oregon Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) Induction Ceremony and Concert will be held again this year at the Aladdin Theater on Saturday, October 12 at 7pm. The event will be sponsored by long me OMHOF supporter Elliot Powell Baden & Baker Insurance Company. The event will honor Oregonians who significantly influenced the…
Upcoming Exhibition at Scalehouse ~ Teafly
(Graphic courtesy of Scalehouse) (Opening first friday! 9/1) September 1-October 28, 2023 Little By Little: Building Community Through Art Teafly will exhibit a collection of their work from the last 20 years of living and working in Bend. It will include large scale versions of Source covers, their pieces My Body Is Not A Democracy…
Jobe Fortner in Concert August 26
(Graphic courtesy of Sunriver Owners Association) The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) is proud to present singer/songwriter Jobe Fortner in SHARC’s John Gray Amphitheater on August 26. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $39 to SROA members; $45 general admission. Please note that processing fees will be applied at checkout. Tickets will only be sold…
Deschutes Public Library In The Know
Bond Update: La Pine & Sisters Libraries to Reopen This Fall Remodeling of these two community libraries is entering the home stretch! The La Pine Library is scheduled to re-open in late September, with the Sisters Library following suit in October. In La Pine, visit us at the La Pine Activity Center on Mondays from…
Art in the High Desert Needs Your Help
Hello Art in the High Desert (AHD) supporters! We are just eleven days away from our spectacular show and we could use YOUR help. As a nonprofit organization, everyone from the Board of Directors on down is a volunteer, working without a salary so, as you can see, volunteerism is the HEART of AHD. Can…