Writing can be a lonely activity, but often times inspiration can come from working with a group. Deschutes Public Library has long supported Central Oregon’s vibrant writing community with workshops and events. In 2017 the Library is partnering with Caldera to bring even more writing programs to the community. Caldera hosts Artists in Residence (AiR)…
Archaeological Legacy Institute and its partners around the State of Oregon will present the best films from the 2016 edition of The Archaeology Channel International Film and Video Festival. Archaeology Fest Film Series, Best of 2016, travels to venues in Eugene, Ashland, Portland and Bend between October 2016 and February 2017. Top-rated by the Festival…
Big Band Music & Four Course Dinner Dancing to a traditional big band and enjoying a fantastic four course meal in Sunriver Resort’s historic Great Hall, Sunriver Music Festival’s 5TH Annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance & Concert is a wonderful choice in Central Oregon for a romantic night out. Presented by the Sunriver Music Festival and…
O’ Sister! is an all-girl folk/grass music project featuring local musicians Kim Kelley), Linda Quon and Bethany Willis. Bethany directs Bend Event Music, where she performs her own unique style of playing as a solo artist and leads the Classy Celtic Trio, Classy Grass Duo and Trio. Kim Kelley from the band Downhill Ryder is a local…
Nancy Hoyt, on exhibit at Red Chair Gallery, has been making exquisite and oftentimes whimsical silver and gold jewelry for over four decades. She is a native Oregonian, making her first silver ring in a high school art class. Hoyt exclaims, “I absolutely fell in love with metal arts and have never looked back!” Nancy…
(Photo above: Heart by Becky Hensen | Photo inset: Out of the Marsh by Laura & Ryan Smith) What could be a better gift for your Valentine than Art from the Heart? And just in time, you can visit the Artists’ Gallery and meet the artists on Saturday February 11, 4-6pm and enjoy food, wine…
(Photo above: Spotlight Chamber Players (L-R) Jacob Lorenz, Amy Wheeler & Mateo Garza) High Desert Chamber Music’s 2016-17 season, presented by Mission Building and Renovation, continues with world-renowned violinist Martin Chalifour and Friends in the annual Valentine’s Day concert. This evening is brought to you by German Master Tech and will take place Tuesday, February…
Join other emerging writers in Redmond for the Writing Ranch’s trademark creative writing workshop, The Story You Came To Tell. Award-winning author and poet Ellen Waterston will teach her popular creative writing class at Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Redmond campus Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 14 – March 7, 4-6pm. The series will conclude with…
(Photo courtesy of Hood Avenue Art) The Studio Sale at Hood Avenue Art on January 27 features local artists selling work from their inventory at a reduced price as a thanks to collectors and to clear space for new work. Reception January 27, 4-7PM, Live Music And Free Refreshments. Exhibit runs thru February 20. Winter…
An open house is slated for individuals interested in pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching degree at Oregon State University – Cascades. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet with admissions representatives and learn about the program curriculum, application requirements and financial aid. The open house will take place Wednesday, February 15 from 5-7pm…
