(Photo | Courtesy of Old Mill District) Bend’s iconic Les Schwab Amphitheater is undergoing renovations to enhance accessibility for all guests, attract more talent and performers and continue to provide economic benefits for the Central Oregon region. Phase I of construction began Monday, December 14, and is expected to conclude in June 2021 in advance…
(In two decades, Heart of Oregon has hired and trained more than 4,000 Central Oregon young people | Photo courtesy of Heart of Oregon Corps) Heart of Oregon Corps (HOC), a local nonprofit serving young people, is celebrating 20 years in Central Oregon. You’re invited to celebrate with us! In honor of this monumental milestone,…
(Graphic | Courtesy of the High Desert Museum) Through these extraordinary times, the High Desert Museum is stepping up to meet the needs of our community, and we couldn’t do it without you! Your contribution helps support: Free online programs such as Virtual Oregon Encounters Daylong education program for families of La Pine Elementary School…
(Artwork | Courtesy of Sisters Folk Festival) The Sisters Folk Festival’s (SFF) Winter JAM Online Fundraiser is now open for bidding through Saturday, December 5 at 6pm. You can bid on (and win!) vacation/accommodations, virtual and in-person house concerts, musical instruments, food and beverage packages, indoor/outdoor adventure packages, SFF merch and more! We also have…
(Artwork | Courtesy of Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts) Exhibition Manifesto by Shabazz Larkin: “The image in this exhibition of the fashionable man holding a flower is a picture of vulnerability often unseen in the Black community. The original photograph of this fashionable man was taken by a West African Photographer named Saydou Keita. “Keita…
Many of us enjoy the experience of walking down our local “Main Street,” popping in and out of the shops operated by independent merchants and browsing for interesting products. The reality is that this once-favorite past-time now feels unsafe and uncomfortable for many. Imagine a virtual Main Street that still has all the shops you…
(Photo | Courtesy of High Desert Food & Farm Alliance) Looking for a great way to share a taste of home this holiday season with loved ones while supporting local food businesses and benefiting programs that improve food access for all? Have we got the gift for you! The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance…
(Graphic | Courtesy of Oregon Arts Commission) This year, the Sunday after Thanksgiving is all about shopping for art. The Oregon Arts Commission is proud to be one of 330 nationwide partners for Artists Sunday, a new national movement to promote local art as holiday gifts on Sunday, November 29. The movement joins Black Friday,…
(Photo | Courtesy of BendFilm) Unfortunately, yet necessary, due to Governor Kate Brown’s new COVID-19 mandate, we will be shut down until December 2. As soon as we are open again, we are offering private rentals of the theater for you and your pod with unlimited popcorn for as little as $100! You can book…
(Photo | Courtesy of The Center Foundation) The Center Foundation Launches First Annual Feast for a Cause to Keep Central Oregon High School Athletes Safe The Center Foundation is announces the first annual Feast for a Cause, a fundraiser to support its high school sports medicine program. Feast for a Cause offers luxury holiday dinner packages…
