Save the Date! Art in the High Desert — August 23-25, 2024 We are thrilled to announce that Art in the High Desert (AHD) will be MOVING BACK to BEND!! The 2024 show will take place at Riverbend Park in Bend. We appreciated the feedback from both artists and patrons; we heard you and we…
(Lindsay Gilmore | Photo courtesy of Old Mill District) Bend artist Lindsay Gilmore admits she gets a little giddy while perusing homes on Zillow and randomly catches a quick glimpse of one of her paintings or prints on a wall in a home for sale. This winter, Gilmore’s unique art will be front and center…
(Renee Patrick hiking on Sutton Mountain 2023 | Photo courtesy of Intentional Hiking: a conversation) A new online event series, Intentional Hiking: a conversation, founded by Bend local, Renee Patrick, aims to help the hiking community cultivate more intention about how they spend their time on trails. The twice-monthly event series will cover a wide…
(The peregrine falcon is an Endangered Species Act success story. This raptor was delisted in 1999. People can see a peregrine falcon during High Desert Museum programs like the summertime Raptors of the Desert Sky | Photo courtesy High Desert Museum) What do a 100-pound chinook salmon, ten-inch-tall pygmy rabbit and vibrant San Rafael cactus…
(Evan Namkung) Evan Namkung is a Bend-based mural artist who is known for large, graffiti-style murals that utilize a bright and vibrant color scheme. Across Central Oregon, people can find examples of his work decorating and bringing life to many once-boring walls. As a child, Evan was always creative, even if his creative pursuits were…
BendFilm Fest Thursday, October 12 — Sunday, October 15 The Tower Theatre is pleased to host the following films at the 20th annual BendFilm Fest: Thursday, October 12 5:30pm — Opening Night Program: Matters of Life & Death 8:30pm — Sometimes I Think About Dying w/Miranda’s Mind Thursday Film Descriptions Here Friday, October 13 10am —…
(Photo by Steven Addington Photography) Celebrating 20 Years of Film & Community How do you open the 20th annual edition of the iconic Bend Film Festival — unspooling October 12-15 in person? BendFilm decided to keep it short — film, that is. Film festival organizers use their opening night choices to set agendas and tone…
(Photo courtesy of COCC) Beginning Guitar: Essential Concepts Dust off your guitar and learn fundamental skills in this introduction to guitar basics. Learn how to read tablature, play single note melodies, basic rock and blues techniques, chords, and strumming. Designed for students with no prior guitar experience or those who want a refresher on the…
(Photo by Rob Kerr) Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) is back with an incredible lineup of festival favorites including John Craigie, Darlingside, Donna the Buffalo, and Steve Poltz. The annual music festival will take place Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1 in beautiful downtown Sisters. This year’s lineup includes 33 diverse artists representing many genres…
(Photo courtesy of BendFilm) The search is underway for BendFilm’s next Executive Director, and applications are due this Sunday, August 27! This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced and creative leader who’s passionate about film, wants to join a talented team, and is motivated to lead our organization in its next phase of growth. To view the Job…
