Erik Dolson of Sisters has published a novel about love, deception and the desire to be “known.” Chalice chronicles a year in the lives of Peter and Debra, who live in Port Cedar on Vincente Island in Puget Sound. Through a series of emails, the two help each other through small ups and downs, share…
Autumn Events Heat Up
I love Central Oregon in the fall. Not only does the dusting of snow on the mountains hint at adventures to come on the slopes of the Cascades, the deepening hues of the foliage introduce a richer palette to our landscape and the sharp bite in the air propel us towards steaming cups of tea…
First Friday October 4
MAP KEY 1. Atelier 6000 541-330-8759 2. Desperado 541-749-9980 3. Franklin Crossing 541-382-9398 4. Karen Bandy Studio 541-388-0155 5. Lubbesmeyer Studio 541-330-0840 6. Red Chair Gallery 541-306-3176 7. Sage Custom Framing 541-382-5884 8. The Oxford 877-440-8436 9. Tumalo Art Co. 541-385-9144 (Interested in getting on the ArtWalk map? Ask us how!) …
Artists of 97707 Art Exhibit at Sunriver Library
Wide-ranging show features includes a variety of media: oils, watercolors, photography, pastels, quilts and other fabric art, collage, handmade art cards and journals. The Friends of the Sunriver Area Public Library announce the opening of the Friends’ annual Artists of 97707 exhibit at the Sunriver branch library. The exhibit will remain on display…
Travis Ehrenstrom Releases New Album
Local singer-songwriter, Travis Ehrenstrom released his new album, Remain A Mystery in record stores and on iTunes in August. Digital copies are available for download on Ehrenstrom’s website, while audiophiles celebrated a late September release on vinyl. Crowd-source funded through a highly successful Kickstarter campaign, Remain A Mystery was co-produced by Ehrenstrom and Keith Banning…
High Desert Chamber Music New Season Schedule
The 2013-14 season features the Thies Consort – October 3 with the 2014 schedule: Catgut Trio – February 14, Crown City String Quartet – April 4 and the Thunder Egg Consort – May 3. “This season, we are returning to the Tower Theatre to present our High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) Concert Series, states Executive…
Cultural Trust Celebrates Tax Credit
October 1-8, the Oregon Cultural Trust will celebrate another six years of the innovative cultural tax credit with the eight day week called Oregon Days of Culture. This year’s celebration will be all about engagement. The Oregon Culture Field Guide, created last October as a way to highlight year-round cultural activities provides the perfect…
Tawna Fenske to Speak at Central Oregon Writers Guild Meeting
Bend author Tawna Fenske featured at writers guild’s Thursday, September 26 meeting 6:30–9pm at COCC Redmond Campus, Building 3 Room 309. Tawna Fenske traveled a career path that took her from newspaper reporter to English teacher in Venezuela to marketing geek to PR manager for her city’s tourism bureau. An avid globetrotter and social media…
Outreach & Community Support at the Core of Tower Theatre Mission
by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor Since the grand re-opening of the Tower Theatre in 2004, Bend’s iconic venue has welcomed a vast array of headliners and productions onto the stage. Managed by the non-profit Tower Theatre Foundation, the programming team works hard to secure big names that will bring in sold-out crowds, but…
The Upcycling Artist
Sara Wiener crafts wearable and functional art and uses recycled plastics to make wall art, greeting cards and even sculptures of sea creatures affected by the plastic in our oceans. Sara Bella Upcycled sells products that are 95 percent recycled plastic bags that would have otherwise been dumped into a nearby landfill. But how is…