Art in the Atrium at Franklin Crossing 550 NW Franklin Patricia Martin-Freeman and Lloyd McMullen in Pentimento – Literally. Pentimento, from Italian, means the emergence in a finished artwork of earlier images that have been painted over. In their exhibition, Freeman-Martin and McMullen explore that effect, literally, by working over existing paintings: their own…

I know what you’re thinking…”An opera about Zombies”?  Yes, it’s an opera with Zombies through November 6 at Pinckney Center at COCC..It’s also a serious piece of music with some top-notch singing. OperaBend continues its tradition of presenting first-class singers with, in this case, a talented local composer’s music.  This opera has great vocal melodies…

Sisters Folk Festival, Inc. (SFF) announce two upcoming shows to keep the music coming following an outstanding 21st annual festival. On Sunday, November 6, Darlingside with Frances Luke Accord will perform at the Tower Theatre in Bend. Sponsored by Birkenstock of Bend, the band will be in Central Oregon after being fan-favorites at the 2014…

The Oregon Historical Society and Newspace Center for Photography are partnering to offer a low artist residency and exhibition opportunity in support of one image-based project that critically examines issues pertinent to Oregon, with a focus on collective histories, identity formation, and the politics of place. The project will connect historic imagery with contemporary culture,…

BendFilm announced its award winners in 16 categories at the festival’s awards ceremony, held at Father Luke’s Room at McMenamin’s Old St. Francis School. Best of Show, presented by Founding Festival Sponsor, Brooks Resources, was given to filmmaker, Erica Fae for To Keep the Light, a unique film with a fascinating lighthouse-keeper heroine who is…

High Desert Hijinks Comic Art Krug, who headlines comedy clubs across the country, will return to his hometown, Bend, to star in the next installment of Two Twisted Sisters High Desert Hijinks on Friday, October 14 at 8pm at the Old Stone Performing Arts Center on Franklin Street. Since leaving town to make his way…

The Redmond Community Concert Association (RCCA), about to begin its 33rd year,  announces its lineup for the upcoming season and is welcoming new subscribers.  The series, which runs from October to April, consists of five performances and covers various genres including Broadway, Zydeco, light classical, a’cappella, and a new holiday show. The season will begin…

For five weekends from October through March, world-class jazz comes to the OXFORD hotel’s intimate jazz ballroom located in the heart of downtown Bend. The series’ executive producer is Patrick Lamb Productions, a name well known in the jazz community. “This season is going to be phenomenal! We cannot wait to welcome these artists to…