(Photo courtesy of Old Mill District) Do We Have To Leave? Bend is packed with family-friendly adventures year-round. Whether your kids love to climb, race, float or explore, there’s something for every little adventurer. From ninja courses and retro arcades to wildlife encounters and snow play, the fun never stops. Things To Do with Kids…
(Artwork by Janice Rhodes) Janice Rhodes loves to paint faces and figures, both human and animal. After painting for more than 17 years, “That’s always been my favorite subject,” she says. The artist seldom depicts real subjects; they are visages and poses that she conjures up from her imagination, usually adding “a little bit of…
((L-R) Early one Morning; Grasses and Willows, 18×24; oils by Janet Frost) Winter Fire, on this month’s cover [Cascade A&E Magazine], is an homage to the willows that grow along the banks of our Central Oregon rivers and lakes. I live along the Deschutes River where willows thrive. Every day these common, but ever-changing, features…
(Photo courtesy of HDMC) On Friday, February 14, High Desert Chamber Music’s 17th season will continue with our Annual Valentine’s Day Concert featuring violinist Frank Almond. I had the opportunity to speak with Frank about his love of music, community outreach initiatives, and the legendary Lipinski Stradivarius. Frank began studying violin at five years old….
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) This January, Deschutes Public Library invites you to embrace transformation with “Know Change” and rethink the status quo. Explore the complexities of early Central Oregon railroads and discover the essentials of numismatics. Learn how to use AI as a tool for enhancing your work and find out if your…
(Photo by Todd Cary) Happening Soon! Senior Day is November 20 It’s almost time for Senior Day! On Senior Day, visitors 65 and older are invited to visit the Museum for FREE. Come experience the fun-filled Fall Daily Schedule, our new Blood, Sweat, & Flannel exhibition, Sensing Sasquatch and more. The Museum will also be…
(Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) Sunriver Music Festival invites a Central Oregon artist to create the commemorative 48th season poster. “For over four decades, Sunriver Music Festival has featured some of the most accomplished painters and photographers in the region. The collaboration is a beautiful experience for all involved,” shares Executive Director Meagan Iverson….
(Artwork by Jacqueline Newbold) Jacqueline Newbold’s passion is painting on location in her watercolor journal. Her journals are filled with sketches, writings, and collected mementos of places where she travels. She sees them as a personal memoir with a unique and artistic twist! “The more I create art while traveling the better my artistic skills…
(Bill Lewis | Photo courtesy of COCC) Instructor Highlight: Bill Lewis With over 40 years of experience as a professional artist and a dedicated instructor, Bill Lewis brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to every class he teaches. Whether you’re looking to explore the delicate strokes of oil and acrylic painting or dive into…
The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory (SNCO) is delighted to announce our eighth annual Fungi Fest, a weekend-long celebration of mushrooms and mycology, scheduled from October 10-12. This year’s event will feature captivating talks, immersive foraging experiences, and exquisite gourmet dining, all supporting SNCO’s STEM and natural science education programs for youth, as well as…
