(Art by Terri Dill-Simpson) Nestled within the creative community of the Dry Canyon Arts Association, Terri Dill-Simpson has emerged as a beacon of artistic innovation and emotional depth, recently honored as the Artist of the Month for April. Her eclectic journey from a foundation in law enforcement to becoming a celebrated artist illustrates the profound…
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Summer Kickin’ Concerts Presents Nate Smith
Featuring a mix of gritty backwoods soul, rock ‘n’ roll swagger and velvet-thunder vocals, Nate Smith’s personal journey inspired him to be a beacon of country-music hope, an inspirational mission he puts front-and-center. A California native, former worship leader, and lifelong music lover, Smith approaches that mission with a background as eclectic as it gets….
Hayden Homes Provides Gift for Redmond Rotary Club’s Early Literacy Program
(Photo courtesy of Hayden Homes) Hayden Homes has proudly gifted $3,500 for the Rotary Club of Redmond’s 2024 Gift of Literacy program. The gift supports Redmond Rotarians to provide every first grade student in the district — as well as St. Thomas Academy and Central Christian School — with their very own hardback book. More…
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Unveiling Redmond’s Newest Art Program
(Photo courtesy of City of Redmond) The Redmond Commission for Art in Public Places (RCAPP) will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil its latest public art installation, The Two-Sided Art Display. All members of the community are invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, April 12, at 3pm at the southwest corner…
Redmond’s Talent Show June 15
April First Friday Art Walk
Downtown Bend | Old Mill District Bend Senior Center 1600 SE Reed Market Rd. 541-388-1133 • bendparksandrec.org/facility/bend-senior-center The Bend Senior Center at the Larkspur Community Center is showing art by members of the SageBrushers Art Society. Come visit the facility and enjoy beautiful paintings in acrylic, oil, pastel, and watercolor, as well as outstanding photography….
“Know Gardens” this April with Deschutes Public Library
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Are you dreaming of a backyard bounty or looking to garden more sustainably? Join us as we sew, dig, and harvest for “Know Gardens” in April. Learn the fundamentals of water-wise gardening and explore Monet’s innovative landscapes. Deeply connect to the natural world with a forest-bathing experience and indulge…
Save the Date
Dry Canyon Arts Association Spring Art Show & Sale. Registration for vendor space opens April 4, 2024 for artists not currently members of DCAA. This event will be held at Redmond High School Commons at 675 Rimrock Way, Redmond. Saturday, May 4, 10am-5pm and Sunday, May 5, 10am-4pm. Vendor booth set-up is Friday evening between 6pm…
General Duffy’s Waterhole Announces Smash Mouth Performing Live August 9
Smash Mouth stands tall as a global phenomenon, a force to be reckoned with over its illustrious three-decade music career. In the late ’90s, Smash Mouth embarked on a relentless touring spree, solidifying their legendary live performer status with a timeless and universal appeal. Between 1997 and 2002, they notched up an extraordinary six top…
Nature’s Brushstrokes
(Artwork by Susan Lees) The Artistic Journey of Susan Lees In the quaint, vibrant world of Susan Lees, art and nature intertwine in a dance as old as time, yet as fresh as the morning dew on a rural farm. Susan, with a background deeply rooted in the pastoral serenity of the countryside, grew up…