(Photo courtesy of J Bar J) Join us this summer for the premier equestrian event in Central Oregon — the Oregon High Desert Classics. Held over the last two weeks of July at J Bar J Boys Ranch, this prestigious horse show is an annual tradition that draws equestrians from all over the West. With…
Events
Prohibition Party ~ POSTPONED to March 8
(2023 party-goers | Photo by Bill Jorgens) Get ready to put on the Ritz! Friday, January 19, the High Desert Museum will host their much-anticipated Prohibition Party for the third time since its inception in 2019. Exploring the rich history of Prohibition in the High Desert and providing a fun night-out for Museum goers ages…
Writing Classes & Readers Seminars at Literary Arts
It still feels very much like summer here in Portland. However, fall is just around the corner. It’s a great time of year to renew your commitment to your writing and reading through one of our many writing classes or Delve Readers seminars. We offer classes both online and in person, and aim to build a…
Artist Talk Featuring David Eckard
(Graphic courtesy of Scalehouse) Artist Talk Thursday, August 3 6pm at the Scalehouse Gallery Tickets are free: reservations are required as seats are limited. Donations are welcomed. Poetry and Polemics – Finding a Voice A discussion about trying to develop an engaged and critical voice that can speak beyond David’s studio walls. RSVP Exhibit on View…
COMAG 2023 ~ Annual Metal Arts Show Returns for Ninth Year
(Anton Yakushev and Goph Albitz | Photos courtesy of COMAG) The Central Oregon Metal Arts Guild, or COMAG, traces their roots back to 1998, when seven jewelers met on an April evening to discuss their work and future collaboration over pizza and beer. What started as an informal get together blossomed into the guild we…
Tower Ticket Announcement
Presented by Mrs. Marcelle’s School of Dance! June 21 & 22 at 6pm Mrs. Marcelle’s School of Dance is proud to present its 26th Annual Showcase Recital! We invite you to join us for an evening of stunning performances and unforgettable entertainment as we dance to the wonderful world of Disney! We take great pride…
Coming Soon to the Tower…
(Photo courtesy of Tower Theatre) The 17th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T), presented by Costa and Simms, is back in action and hitting the road with a top notch selection of short films that are sure to get you fired up for the season ahead. The F3T is the original and largest fly fishing…
The 20th Annual Mountainfilm on Tour is Back in Person!
(Photo courtesy of The Environmental Center) Mountainfilm on Tour-Bend, the annual crowd-favorite fundraiser for The Environmental Center, is returning back to its original format of two nights in-person at the Tower Theatre. This event features inspiring documentary films curated from the annual Mountainfilm festival held in Telluride, Colorado. The Environmental Center will host two evenings…
ETC to Present Multi-Faceted PTSD Awareness Program
(L-R) Beverly Allen, Beverly Allen (playwright) and Craig Fox on their wedding day | Photos & poster courtesy of Ellipse Theatre Community) This November, Ellipse Theatre Community (ETC) will present the PTSD Awareness Project, a multi-faceted program intended to promote community understanding of the effects of war on military personnel, families and communities. The centerpiece and…
Campfire Hotel Celebrates Its First Anniversary with Halloween Bash
If you don’t already have Halloween plans, and even if you do, you might want to reconsider as you won’t want to miss this gathering. Campfire Hotel’s Nightmare on 3rd Street will bring to Bend Central District the first of many evenings to remember. Live music, food trucks and libations are just a few of…