The inaugural Bend Burn & Barrel festival debuts August 22–23, 2025, offering two unforgettable nights of premium cigars, fine spirits, gourmet food, and live entertainment — set against the stunning backdrops of Tetherow Resort and Crater Lake Spirits. Hosted by the acclaimed podcast Between Two Humidors, this exclusive festival is a curated celebration of the…
(Neave Trio | Photo by Arthur Moeller) High Desert Chamber Music’s (HDCM) 2024-25 season, presented by Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, will conclude in April with the return of Neave Trio. This Grammy-nominated group has earned enormous praise for their engaging, cutting-edge performances. Gramophone has praised this Boston-based group’s “taut and vivid…
(Graphic courtesy of Scalehouse) As many of you are aware, Arts & Culture Organizations across the country and in Oregon are being impacted by decreases in funding. On April 3, we received notice from our friends at Oregon Humanities that a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) intended to support their work…
(Anna Williams) On Friday, April 18, High Desert Chamber Music’s 17th season will conclude by presenting the Neave Trio, who will be once again returning to Bend! I had the opportunity to speak with Anna Marie Williams, violinist of the Neave Trio, about her musical journey and the trio’s love for artistic collaboration. Anna grew…
(Photo courtesy of BEAT Children’s Theatre) BEAT Children’s Theatre is looking for a bright, savvy individual who would like to be part of our BEAT Social Media Team! We need your help in generating exciting, engaging content for our BEAT social media. Open to students ages 16-22. This team will work with Bree Beal, our…
(Tammy McCullough) Creatures of the forests and meadows fascinate Tammy McCullough. Dragonflies, hummingbirds, mice and rabbits are just a few of the beings that she fashions into soft felted works of art. Her woodland tableau is on display in April at Red Chair Gallery. Dragonflies and hummingbirds are among the newest forms McCullough makes out…
(Photo courtesy of Central Oregon Mastersingers) The Central Oregon Mastersingers, renowned for their artistic excellence and commitment to enriching Central Oregon’s cultural scene, are excited to present Music Down in My Soul! on Sunday, April 27, at 7pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon. This evening concert celebrates the profound power of music…
(Graphic courtesy of Tower Theatre) The Sleeping Beauty Presented by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine Sunday, April 27 at 2pm & 7:30pm Experience the most famous love story of all time! Sleeping Beauty, on its North American Tour in 2024-25. Artistic Direction by Andrei Litvinov, bringing the masterpiece choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov to…
(The Wildlife Conservation Photography event on Saturday, April 26 includes both mammals and raptors | Photo by John Williams) Wildlife Conservation Photography Learn techniques for photo success from our wildlife team From porcupines and beavers to majestic birds of prey, our wildlife team is ready to take you on a photographic exploration of the animals…
(Jacket image courtesy of Monique Lecomte) The Expert Generalist – An Unpaved Road to Leadership, a new book by global executive leader, keynote speaker, and leadership coach Monique Lecomte, has just been released. Part memoir, part leadership guide, The Expert Generalist follows Monique’s extraordinary journey from a single-wide trailer on a red dirt road in…
