(Photography by Tasha Marie) Local Photographer Captures True Emotion Above All Else If local photographer, designer and mother Tasha Marie is anything, she is fully authentic. Born and raised in California, Tasha has been interested in design her whole life. After spending some of her younger years in LA and traveling around, she decided to…
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BendFilm 2022 — A Delight for the Senses & Balm for the Soul
(Let There Be Drums directed by Justin Kreutzmann to screen at BendFilm 2022 | Photo courtesy of BendFilm) Whatever you’re feeling right now, BendFilm has a movie for that. If you’ve felt a bit of wanderlust, handcuffed by societal norms, curious about the wider world or wanted to live a day in someone else’s shoes,…
We’ve Got Your Weekend Plans Covered
It’s officially festival week! We’re just days away from the incredible music, unforgettable performances and lasting inspiration that makes Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) the must-see event of the year. So, are you coming or what?! Sunday-only and three-day all events passes are still available for purchase. Take a look at the festival schedule, make a…
New Baby Otter to Debut at High Desert Museum Autzen Otter Exhibit on September 21
(Baby otter — June 2022 | Photo by John Williams) High Desert Museum visitors will have their first official opportunity to see the new, baby North American river otter today when he joins two other otters full-time in the Autzen Otter Exhibit. The Museum will celebrate the addition of the male pup, now approximately 5…
Cascade A&E Call To Art
Calling all painters, photographers, sculptors & more! Cascade A&E Magazine is looking for artwork submissions for the covers for the December, 2022 print editions. If your artwork is selected for the cover, we will include an artist profile and additional images of your work inside. December cover submissions must be of Santa, in honor of…
The 20-Dollar Art Show Returns
(Photo | Courtesy of High Desert Museum) Did you attend the biggest little art show in Bend last year? It’s back! Mark your calendar for Friday, September 23 when tickets go on sale for The 20-Dollar Art Show presented by Bright Place Gallery. The Opening Night Party is Friday, October 28, and the night features thousands…
If You Can’t Say It, Paint It
Hearts Unknown Education Aims to Help Children Express Trauma Nicola Carpinelli, the driving force behind Hearts Unknown Education, a wellness program that utilizes creative expression to combat mental health issues in adolescents, formed the program because of his own experience with both depression and art. Born in the U.S. but educated abroad, Nicola was bullied…
August First Friday Gallery Events & Exhibit Openings in Redmond
Eqwine Wine Bar 218 SW Fourth St. 541-527-4419 • eqwine-wine.com Eqwine Wine Bar and Dry Canyon Arts Association invite you to see the inspiring art of printmaker Rick Thompson and over 20 other artists during First Friday Art Walk on September 2 from 4-7pm. Rick graduated from the Art Institute of Seattle and enjoyed a…
August First Friday Gallery Events & Exhibit Openings in Bend
The Alexander 1125 NE Watt Way 458-256-6854 • thealexanderbend.com The Alexander continues featuring a selection of mountain landscapes printed on metal by photographer Karen Maier. Maier is a member of the High Desert Art League. The exhibit will be on display thru the month of September in the Alexander’s gallery. Bend Senior Center 1600 SE…
Sisters Folk Festival Celebrates 25 Years
(Photo | Courtesy of Sisters Folk Festival) The 25th annual Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) will take place Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2 in beautiful downtown Sisters, Oregon. The lineup includes 31 diverse artists, including folk, jazz, bluegrass, Afro-cuban, indie and blues from around the world slated to perform at seven unique venues throughout…