Thursday – Saturday August 21-23 at Volcanic Theatre Pub, 7:30pm, Red is set in a New York studio on the Bowery in the late 1950s. The play follows the initiation of Ken (Nathan Woodworth), a newly hired assistant, into the uncompromising aesthetic of abstract expressionist Mark Rothko (Wayne Newcome), who at that time was…
Art of the West Exhibit at High Desert Museum Kicks off 25th Anniversary of Rendezvous
Once again the High Desert Museum is unveiling a stunning collection of western-inspired art, both traditional and contemporary, in the Museum’s annual Art of the West exhibition. The exhibit and silent auction for Art of the West opened July 31 with an artists’ reception and culminates on August 23 at the annual High Desert Rendezvous….
Maryhill Winery & Amphitheater Concert Series
Special guest Don Felder, former lead guitarist of the Eagles, will be joining Peter Frampton and Buddy Guy for a night of guitar legends on August 23. Recent Hall of Fame inductee Peter Frampton and legendary front man of Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson headlining shows at the beautiful Maryhill Winery & Amphitheater, one of the…
The Dog Show at Sisters Art Works
A fetching display of canine imagergy with Mary Medrano, Karen Bandy, Paul Alan Bennett, Carolyn Platt, Brian Vegter, Kim Luckini, Dawn Boone, Kathy Deggendorfer, Barbara Ferguson, Anita Maze, Shannon Phifer, Nicole Samples, John Simpkins, Susie Zietner. Artist Reception August 22, 4-7pm. M-F. 10am- 5pm or by appointment
Thoroughly Modern Productions Presents Wizard of Oz
August 22-31 at Bend’s Summit Theater, on the campus of Summit High. With a cast of nearly 70 actors, singers, dancers and musicians, The Wizard of Oz will fill nearly every inch of Summit’s massive stage and state-of-the-art theatre with excitement. The driving force behind the production are members of the same creative team…
Satirist Roy Zimmerman Returns to Bend
August 22 Roy Zimmerman brings his hilarious performance of progressive satire and song back to the Central Oregon Environmental Center at 7pm. Zimmerman’s June 5 performance got rave reviews from those who saw him and he returns by popular demand. Zimmerman writes and sings satirical songs about “class warfare, creationism, same-sex marriage, guns, marijuana,…
Sisters Fourth Friday Stroll
August 22, 4–7pm. All 14 art galleries and some businesses offer specials, receptions and demonstrations including Canyon Creek Pottery, Cha for the Finest, Clearwater Gallery, Common Threads, Cowgirls & Indians, DonTerra Artworks, Gary Cooley, The Collection Gallery, Hood Avenue Art, Ken Scott’s Imagination Gallery, Sisters Art Works, Sisters Gallery & Frame Shop, Sisters Olive &…
Stunning Fine Art from Around North America at Art in the High Desert
by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor The grassy banks of the Deschutes River in the Old Mill District come alive the last weekend of August every year for one of the premier fine art shows in the country: Art in the High Desert (AHD). Recently ranked among the top 15 shows in the nation,…
An Artistic Journey from Cascade Fine Art Workshops on the Rogue River
Deep blue pools, exciting whitewater and long summer days will frame the unique workshop opportunity on the Rogue River with Cascade Fine Art Workshops. Raft Guides and Professional Artists James Sampsel and David Kinker will lead a group of adventurous students both on the river and with their paint brushes August 30-September 3. Story by…
Unity Community of Central Oregon Features Film Night, Laugh Night & Strut Your Stuff Special
If you’ve found yourself wondering how you were going to fill up yet another summer day with your family, Unity Community of Central Oregon has the answer with its family-friendly programs happening throughout the month of August at the Grange Hall, 62855 Powell Butte Road, Bend. On Saturday, August 16, Unity’s film night will offer…