It is with profound regret that the Board of Directors of the Sisters Folk Festival announces that the September 8 – 10, 2017 event has been cancelled due to extremely poor air quality conditions in Central Oregon. After days of intensive consultation with fire managers, meteorologists and health professionals, we have determined that we cannot…
The Deschutes County Department of Administrative Services is currently soliciting grant applications from local non-profit organizations for programs or projects which 1) seek to increase arts and culture opportunities in Deschutes County; 2) make arts and culture education available to Deschutes County residents, and/or 3) which contribute to the local economy. A total of $30,000…
For an Engaging and Inspiring Community Rejoice! returns to Bend after their evocative performance at 2016 Bend Design for a Contemporary Dance Workshop and Public Performance. Rejoice! is an ensemble of multi-dimensional dancers challenging the constructs of power by presenting the importance of history, perspectives, and cultural contributions. Join us for one or both of the…
The Central Oregon Country Music Gathering is set for September 7-9, noon to 10pm, at the Crook County Fairgrounds in Prineville. The Gathering features the Oregon Old Time Fiddlers Association (OOTFA) who “Perpetuate and Promote Old Time Fiddling and Old Time Music.” Free Admission and public welcome! Everyone is encouraged to bring their instruments. Evening…
Beautiful warm summer nights makes the Les Schwab Amphitheater on the banks of the Deschutes the place to be. Michael Franti & Spearhead — September 8 Blending hip hop with a variety of other styles including funk, raggae, jazz, folk and rock. Modest Mouse — September 22 Modest Mouse formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington…
Join First Interstate Bank and Eberhard’s Dairy Products for Music on the Green, Redmond’s free concert series in the Park brought to you by the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB. Grab a blanket, pack up the lawn chairs and bring the family to Sam Johnson Park in Redmond for an evening of great music,…
Reading includes award-winning poets Judith Montgomery and Penelope Scambly Schott Bend-based poet and author Ellen Waterston will join poets Judith Montgomery and Penelope Scambly Schott for a round-robin evening of poetry Friday, September 8, 7pm atDudley’s Bookshop Café, 135 NW Minnesota Ave. in downtown Bend. The poets will take turns reading their work and providing…
Activities may be winding down a bit as summer fades into the rear-view mirror, but at the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver, Fall brings new opportunities for celebration. Come and visit the artists at the gallery on Saturday, September 9 from 4 to 6pm and celebrate new artistic offerings. Along with all the fun, enjoy beverages, beer…
On Sunday, September 10, John Butler Trio will return to Bend for the first time in three years to perform at the 2017 All Seasons RV and Marine Clear Summer Nights presented by Northwest Brain & Spine, Dr. Yundt and Dr. Hadden concert series at the Athletic Club of Bend. John Butler spent his first…
I am proud that as a talent committee we are willing to take some artistic risks and push our audience a bit, in that they are intelligent music fans and appreciators of great artists, and we trust they will follow. ~ Brad Tisdel, Creative Director, Sisters Folk Festival by PAMELA HULSE ANDREWS The Sisters Folk…
