Belly Dance for Fitness & Fun Belly Dance for Fitness & Fun is a journey through various styles and techniques of belly dance. Each class builds to the next, starting with antiquity styles from the Middle East and North Africa, and progressing through the decades of belly dance styles in the U.S. This is an…
Acclaimed Authors Featured in 2023 Waterston Desert Writing Prize Ceremony
((L-R) Thor Hanson, Rena Priest and Anna Welch | Photos courtesy of High Desert Museum) How can or can’t species adapt to the effects of climate change? For decades, Thor Hanson, Ph.D. (thorhanson.net) — respected biologist, author, Guggenheim Fellow and Switzer Environmental Fellow — has travelled the world, written several books and won the renowned…
16 Years of Chamber Music in Central Oregon
(Crown City String Quartet | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) Announces the 2023-24 Season Schedule for their 16th Season in Central Oregon! This year features the Fauré Quartett — October 8, 2023, Kaplan Duo — December 15, 2023, Aviara Trio — February 14, 2024, Sakura Cello Quintet —…
Bend Design Tickets On Sale Now
(Graphic courtesy of Scalehouse) Collaboration, relentless curiosity and a daring expression of design can change everything. Bend Design 2023 promises to do just that by bringing together bold minds, thinkers and doers in AI, visual storytelling, graphic activism, branding and more. Tickets are on sale now! Registration includes a full day of Keynote Speakers at…
Sunriver Stars to Host Audition for Anne of Green Gables Tomorrow
(Anne of Green Gables painting by James Hill) Sunriver Stars Community Theater (SSCT) will host auditions for its final show of the 2023 season, Anne of Green Gables, at 7pm August 17 at Village Properties, 56835 Venture Lane, Suite 208. The play will offer adult and teen roles (ages 12 and up), with featured music…
Plan Your Visit to the High Desert Museum
(Timber milled during the sawmill demonstration is later used on Museum property for projects | Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) See the Sawmill in Action The Lazinka Sawmill will run for the second time this year on Friday, August 11! The authentic sawmill, which came to the Museum from Eastern Oregon, was once fully…
Sunriver Music Festival’s Music Education & Other Free Events
((L) Andrew von Oeyen (R) Will Hagen) 2023 Season Continues with Pops & Classical Concerts Sunriver Music Festival presents a variety of music education and other free events open to the public. The 2023 festival season continues with Pops and Classical concerts through August 17. The full concert schedule is listed below. Music Education Events…
On View Now: Ballyhoo Featuring David Eckard
On View Now: Ballyhoo Featuring David Eckard Exhibit On View July 7 – August 26, 2023 Ballyhoo, new works from Oregon artist David Eckard, is a collection of imaginary constructions and surreal imagery that utilize a diverse range of materials and techniques. These works, existing between sculpture, drawing, and painting, depict abstracted biomorphic and sexualized images that…
DCAA Call to Artists
The mission of Dry Canyon Arts Association (DCAA), a nonprofit 501C3, is to encourage art and culture in Redmond and the surrounding area by providing opportunity and access for all ages to experience and appreciate many forms of art. Often creating art is a lonely business, so another purpose of the organization is to offer…
New Viaggio Wine Class – Sign-Up
Wine School! Sharpen your pencils & break out your Trapper Keeper — we’re starting Viaggio Wine School! I am excited to offer monthly wine classes ranging from wine tasting basics, profiling certain varietals and regions, comparing Old World wines vs. New World wines, and many more. Our first class will be held next Wednesday: Wine Tasting…