(Photo courtesy of PLAYA) PLAYA, in Summer Lake, enters its second year of support as one of the Ford Family Foundation’s Golden Spot Award recipients. “Golden Spots” are residency programs defined by a distinctive environment that artists repeatedly find stimulating. Other Golden Spot residency programs in Oregon include Caldera, Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts…
Begins January 31 Deschutes Historical Museum’s History Pub returns to McMenamins Old St Francis on January 31 with powerful local history presentations. Now in its seventh year, History Pub is a partnership between the Deschutes Historical Museum, the Oregon Encyclopedia, Oregon Historical Society and McMenamins History. History Pub takes place the last Tuesday of the…
(Photos above: January Artists in Residence | courtesy of Caldera Arts Center) Artists create bold new works in Central Oregon and connect with local communities. Caldera celebrates its 20th year of programming by announcing three dynamic and diverse groups of Artists in Residence (AiR). The last Saturday of each month of residencies (January 28, February…
With the announcement of the Deschutes Public Library Foundation’s fifth season of Author! Author!, there can be no question that the popular literary series has hit its stride. The stellar line-up includes three Pulitzer Prize winners and one Pulitzer finalist and all four authors have made significant contributions to their communities and areas of interest:…
On August 4 Rodrigo y Gabriela will perform at the Athletic Club of Bend. Internationally acclaimed Mexican acoustic rock guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela are back on the road again, bringing their unique instrumental blend of metal, jazz and world music to audiences all over the U.S. Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero have been playing together for more than fifteen…
Downtown Bend: Art in the Atrium, Franklin Crossing Megan Phallon and MOsley WOtta, EverBank SageBrushers artists Terry Solini and Shirley Checkos, Karen Bandy Design Jeweler jewelry designer and abstract painter, Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery Central Oregon’s notable artists, Mockingbird Gallery Mick Doellinger and Dawn Emerson, Oxford Hotel Maria F. Bay, CasaBay Photography, Red Chair Galler…
The High Desert Poetry Cell has just published its third poetry book, Braided River. All proceeds from the sale of this book are going to Family Kitchen, which provides free meals for anyone in Bend year round. The next reading and book sale opportunity will be Saturday, July 30 at 7pm at Discovery Park Lodge,…
Arts Central, in collaboration with Bend Parks and Recreation Department, is hosting Art in the Park, a series of free arts programs held at various parks in Bend throughout the summer. For the third year, Arts Central is bringing Art in the Park to the community, with each session led by professional teaching artist Anne…
Few local events are anticipated more every summer than the annual Festival Faire – the grand kick-off of the Sunriver Music Festival. A hosted happy hour, celebrity musicians, a superb four-course meal, entertainment from talented young artists, and a lively auction continue to make this a special Central Oregon treat for people that adore classical…
(Photo above: Design Band) This Wednesday at 6-8pm in Pioneer Park in Prineville 2016 Concert Lineup: July 27: Design Band If it’s fun you’re looking for, you’ve found it! DESIGNBAND combines a youthful, energetic, cutting-edge presence with the incredible talent and musicianship of seasoned professionals to deliver the most diverse and exciting entertainment in the Pacific…
