(Book Cover Images | Courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) This April, Deschutes Public Library kicks off a month-long slate of programs as part of the 18th annual A Novel Idea community read project. This year we have two books, one for adults and one for young readers: Laila Lalami’s The Other Americans and Kelly Yang’s…
(The Tin Pan Theater will reopen on April 2 | Photo courtesy of BendFilm) The Tin Pan Theater, owned and operated by BendFilm, Inc., will be reopening its doors to the public on Friday, April 2. In line with the Governor’s, local health officials’ and authorities’ COVID-safety guidelines, film lovers can soon return to enjoy…
(Siblings Play: Spring Alaskan Brown bear cubs wrestle and spar in the Katmai sunshine | Photography by Sue Dougherty) Photography has been a heartfelt pursuit of mine for my entire adult life. Just in the last decade or so have I been able to dedicate myself to honing my skills, learning my craft and developing…
(Photo | Courtesy of The Environmental Center) Spring Break Forest Explorers Camp March 22-26, 10am-4pm at Skyliner Lodge We’re now accepting applications for our Forest Explorers: Spring Vacation! Campers will learn about the Deschutes National Forest, natural history of the area, astronomy, water ecology and much more. This program is intended for K-5 students. APPLY…
(Flyer | Courtesy of Sisters Folk Festival) Sisters Folk Festival has partnered with ARTA, an environmentally minded not-for-profit river guiding company, to bring you Going Rogue with John Craigie. This special music-themed, five-day rafting trip on Oregon’s wild and scenic Rogue River takes place August 16-20 and is limited to just 20 participants, plus the modern-day…
(Selin Sevinc | Photo courtesy of BendFilm) Save the date! The second annual IndieWomen Film Festival will take place from March 17-20. In celebration of Women’s History Month, BendFilm, Scalehouse and World Muse are partnering to bring you a weekend of creativity, conversation and connection through the art form of film. And it’s happening all…
(Indian Ford Meadow Preserve | Photo by Tyler Roemer) While this week is reminding us that winter is still here, spring is just around the corner! We’ve even begun to spot the very earliest of the spring wildflowers in our high desert home. Staff have shared their collective delight in spotting goldfields and phlox, while…
(Photo courtesy of High Desert Stampede) The High Desert Stampede is happening in 2021! This annual ProRodeo Tour stop is going forward the last weekend in March as one of the top 60 rodeos in the country. We are expanding to three nights to give contestants and fans additional opportunities to participate. Let’s rodeo! The…
(Rick Steber with cover artist KC Snider of Redmond and her cover artwork | Photos courtesy of Rick Steber) The Last Outlaw is the true story of Tobe Skiens, a 23-year-old Texas buckaroo, who rides into Eastern Oregon in 1906. He soon takes up the outlaw trail, stealing horses and running them across a 2,000-mile…
(Photos | Courtesy of High Desert Museum) Weekday wonders, plan for the future, coexist with the busy beaver and more at the Museum. Weekday Wonder at the Museum Spend a day at the Museum. When you arrive, grab a Bronze Sculpture Bingo Card from Admissions and keep your eyes peeled! Start your visit with a…
