Since beginning professional oil painting in 1963, Alfred Dolezal has completed over 250 works. “I have always questioned the reason for living – I was never convinced that we are just born, make a living and die,” says Dolezal. “Even as a child, I started searching for answers and today I know that our lives…
The Central Oregon Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors (COWCR) announced that local comedian Chelsea Woodmansee will serve as MC for Haute Gala, it’s annual fundraiser and spring fashion show being held Thursday May 1, from 5-9 pm, at SHARC, 57250 Overlook Road (off circle 2), in Sunriver. With a background in improv and…
The next main stage production opens on Friday, April 25 at the Greenwood Playhouse. I Remember You, written by Bernard Slade, is the story of Buddy, a lounge singer who has seen better days, and is haunted by a short, passionate affair he enjoyed with an English woman 25 years ago. Set in…
The sixth annual Art on the River at Eagle Crest showcases exceptional art and helps support art programs in Redmond schools; 100 percent of raffle/silent auction sales plus additional proceeds beyond the operational costs will go to support the programs. It is a fun, quality show at the beautiful River Run Event Center in Eagle…
The Tower Theatre Foundation once again has filled the cast of the Bend Follies with prominent business, civic, and entertainment leaders showing off their singing, dancing and joke-telling skills. The Follies is a lighthearted, fast-paced comedy show that opens Friday, April 25 and, appropriately, closes the next night, Saturday, April 26. The second annual…
When I was a kid, there was no collaboration; it’s you with a camera bossing your friends around. But as an adult, filmmaking is all about appreciating the talents of the people you surround yourself with and knowing you could never have made any of these films by yourself.Steven Spielberg (American film director, screenwriter, producer…
At the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services Forensics Lab in Ashland a crack team of forensic scientists analyze evidence from around the world and help solve crimes that threaten wildlife. This scientific crime-stopping effort is the focus of Wildlife Forensics: Detection and Discovery in the Animal World at the High Desert Museum through June 8….
The Nature of Words and Tin Pan Theater are partnering to host local artist Irene Hardwicke Olivieri to discuss her nature-inspired creative process in celebration of Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22. Titled “I Love Your Secret: Turning Experiences and Emotions into Art,” Olivieri will share the creative process behind selected works from the initial feeling…
The Bend Casting Club is holding the Bend Fly Fishing Festival at Wille Hall on the COCC Campus on April 19 from 10am to 4pm. The purpose of the Festival is to bring the lifestyle of the fly fishing community to the broader general public at a unique venue, driving messages of education and awareness…
The Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery presents quilts by a group representing the Mountain Meadow Quilters with designs honoring the late Judy Hopkins, renowned quilter, lecturer, teacher and author. The show run until May 15. The quilters and member of Hopkins’ family will be present at the public reception in their honor on Saturday,…
