In support of an international Rotary effort to eradicate polio, The Rotary Club of Greater Bend is launching the third year of raising funds to support the worldwide effort and is planning its March event called Pints for Polio March 29. The event, set for Saturday, March 29 from 2-6pm in downtown Bend, will…
Caldera Announces Open Studios March
Join Caldera for the last Open Studios of the year Saturday, March 29 which is free and open to the public from 1–3pm. Presented is the work of individuals from around the country chosen by jury and awarded four-week stays at Caldera’s Arts Center at Blue Lake through its renowned Artist in Residence program. …
Maralyn Thoma to Star in Helen On Wheels
The world premier of local playwright Cricket Daniel’s latest play opens on March 28 at 2nd Street Theater. Maralyn Thoma stars as Helen. This is Thoma’s first performance in a play since 2008. Other cast members include Gloria Anderson, Neil Overfelt, Fred Giacomini and James Lee and directed by veteran director Susan Benson. This…
Art in the High Desert Taking the Jury Process to New Level
It is a rare occasion that the public is invited to take a peek behind the curtains of an art jury process, but that is exactly what Central Oregon’s Art in the High Desert (AHD) is doing. They are opening the doors for a jury preview on March 28 from 4-6pm at St. Charles Medical…
Looking for Cultural Icons
Creating a cultural icon out of someone who goes, ‘I’m stupid, isn’t it cute?’ makes me want to throw daggers. I want to say to them, ‘My grandma did not fight for what she fought for just so you can start telling women it’s fun to be stupid. Saying that to young women, little girls,…
Natasha Bacca Orgasmic Artwork at Naked Winery
Natasha Bacca will be exhibiting her artwork at Old Mill District throughout March. Frequently using wine bottles and wine glasses in her work, Bacca has incorporated Oh! Orgasmic bottles and glasses from Naked Winery into her series, which is anticipated to be a highlight at the exhibit. She says, “This series is inspired by my…
Creative Writing Competition Issues Call for Submissions
Nature of Words issued a call for submissions for its 2014 Rising Star Creative Writing Competition to writers in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. The deadline is June 1, 2014. “It’s important for our community’s writers to be heard and contribute to our nation’s larger literary tradition,” said Amy Mentuck, executive director of The Nature of…
Solo Exhibit of Van Patten Visceral Paintings
Louie Van Patten is a local painter likely known for the collaborative work he has exhibited with fellow painter Cara Thayer. Their visceral figurative paintings were featured in many of the contemporary galleries in Bend, as well as the around downtown for the various art walk events. The paintings will be hanging through April at…
Nationally Touring Folk Singer Ellis in Sisters
There’s just something about Ellis. She is at once funny and wise, thoughtful and uninhibited, and her captivating voice is matched by her uplifting lyrics. If you looked up the definition of open-hearted in the dictionary, you just might find her photo there. Ellis’ performances are transformational; she leaves her audiences better than she finds…
Bend Wine Shop & Beer Tasting Bar Announces Live Jazz Music Series
Downtown Bend has a new, live jazz music hub, The Wine Shop and Beer Tasting Bar. Every third Saturday, beginning March 22 and running monthly, The Wine Shop will present top local and regional jazz artists performing live in an intimate, European type atmosphere. The jazz series kicks off with Miguel de Alonso who…