For over 40 years, Cascade Theatrical Company has been bringing the stage to life in Central Oregon through community theatre, having put on over 350 productions. Its latest venture is sure to leave guests rolling in the aisles. “The 39 Steps,” a play described by director Desi Thrower as a โhilarious and multi-faceted piece of […]
Stephanie Gregory
Modern Lit With A Swiftie Twist
When we think about great American literature, the kind of work thatโs been studied at length and most often emulated, writers that come to mind are usually Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway, Edgar Allen Poe and, in the case of OSU-Cascades, Taylor Swift.ย In the winter course of English 485: Studies in American Literature, Professor Jennifer […]
Songwriters Support Nonprofit Art Center
Central Oregonโs Alicia Viani is a singer, songwriter and supporter of the Open Arts Center, a nonprofit on NE Second and Greenwood in Bend, she describes as a โcreative arts center that provides free and accessible after school programming.โ The Open Arts Center, or OAC for short, has been softly open since this past fall […]
Roots at Heart: A Recipe for Success
With the holidays behind us, many are feeling the effects of overindulgence and looking to the new year to get back on track. Starting a new diet can be intimidating and the amount of information coming at us about nutrition can be overwhelming, but Bendโs Mayra Molina Santana and Oscar Molina of Roots at Heart […]
Songwriters Gather in the Round
Local musician Joel Chadd is getting back to his roots and sharing a creative space in a new monthly music series, โThe Commons Sessions,โ every second Thursday, December through March at The Commons Cafe and Taproom in downtown Bend. Chadd will be joined each month by various artists from the area to create a relaxing […]
Nina and The Rebel Rockers Bring Laid Back Vibes to Bend
Get ready, Bend! Nina and The Rebel Rockers are bringing that cool reggae style with a blend of rock guitar, pulling inspiration from legendary performers like Sublime and Pepper, that will keep the audience on its toes. โWhen I first heard the dub style, reggae, rock, with a dash of punk and ska I was […]

