by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor Bend’s artistic community has recently gained the renowned master pastelist, Gil Dellinger. Drawn to the Central Oregon landscape, Dellinger is looking forward to the change in perspective and the challenge of a new adventure. Dellinger has a passion for nature’s beauty and has spent years painting the landscapes…
Gizmo Guys Juggle Gravity with Goofy Gags
LessonPLAN (Performing Live Arts Now), the Tower Theatre Foundation’s award-winning series bringing students and families to the theatre and using performing arts to enhance education, continues Tuesday, February 18 at 7 pm with the Gizmo Guys. Performers Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker have amazed and amused audiences around the world. Sure, they’ve made numerous…
Central Oregon Symphony presents Lindsay Deutsch for Winter Concert
Lindsay Deutsch is said to be “One of the most interesting, imaginative and downright thrilling violinists in America today” and will dazzle the audience with the Concerto for Violin by Bruch. You won’t want to miss the music of Rossini’s William Tell Overture along with music by Mussorgsky, Borodin and Tchaikovsky. Complimentary tickets…
Valentine’s Day Concert featuring Catgut Trio
High Desert Chamber Music continues their sixth season with a special Valentine’s Day concert on Friday, February 14 at the Tower Theatre. The Los Angeles based Catgut Trio will perform a variety of music inspired by love and romance. Concert-goers will receive complimentary rose, and a custom treat from Goody’s Chocolates. Frequently featured…
Blind Date With A Book
Do hearts and flowers nauseate you? Relationship on the skids?Allergic to chocolate? No problem. Instead of feeling bitter about another Valentine’s Day why not go on a blind date with a book? This year on Valentine’s Day when you stop by your local branch library you’ll find a display of books wrapped in paper. Pick…
Eastlake Framing Celebrating 30th Anniversary with Return of Artist Spotlight Series
Celebrating the beginning of its thirtieth year helping Central Oregonians transform art into framed masterpieces, Eastlake Framing will kick-off the return of the popular Artist Spotlight event series. Complimentary drinks & hors d’oeuvres will be served. All events in the series are open to the public and free to attend. The first event is February…
Happy Valentine’s from My Funny Valentine
Alone or surrounded in love on Valentine’s Day it’s essential (well, at least appealing) to make a list of your all time favorite love songs. They might just inspire your inner romantic. L-O-V-E is still the most popular subject title for songs and lyrics, so it’s fairly easy to pick out a handful of tunes…
Artists’ Gallery Sunriver – Great Art Picks Up Where Nature Begins in February
It may be cold outside, but if you stop by the Artists Gallery in Sunriver, you can bask in the warmth of some fantastic art. If you really would like to generate some heat, join all of the gallery’s artists at the Second Saturday reception on February 8 from 4-6pm. There will be plenty of…
First Friday ArtWalk February 7
Alleda Real Estate25 NW Minnesota Ave., Ste. 1, 541-633-7590, www.alledarealestate.com.Featuring local landscape photographers Dave Kamperman and Joel Bailie as well as mosaic artwork from local artist Joanie Callen. Kamperman has been shooting Central Oregon landscapes for years. He is one of the few local photographers who still uses film for much of his work. Bailie…
Writing Classes at The Nature of Words
The Nature of Words opened registration for four new spring writing classes for adults at its Literary Arts Center as part of its Storefront Project program. Classes run the gamut from magazine writing and travel writing to personal storytelling and a combination of graphic design and poetry. “It’s exciting to have such a wide range…