Culture Features

Famous Oregon Writers

As we roll out the Poetry Issue, a tribute to other Oregonians with a way with words

Why do we write, and what makes a great writer?

By Danielle Meyers Nov 14, 2018

Frederic Homer Balch Louise Bryant Reds Diane Keaton Walt Curtis Stewart Holbrook Ken Kesey Furthur Kim Stafford Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test Tom Wolfe William Stafford Oregon Poet Laureate

Family Ties to the "D"

A local recounts a tale of the founders of downtown Bend's beloved historic bar

In 1917, my great-grandfather, John Cronin, moved to Powell Butte, a small farming community east of Bend.

By Sara Freedman Nov 7, 2018

John Cronin John Daly Matt Daly Irish immigrants Elks

Pageantry on the Deschutes

An upcoming talk brings back memories of the Bend Water Pageant

Those who grew up in Bend may have fond memories of spending the 4th of July at Mirror Pond, watching colorful floats parade down the river.

By Keely Damara Oct 31, 2018

4th of July Mirror Pond Bend Chamber of Commerce Deschutes historical Museum Sunriver Area Public Library

Moscow's Nutcracker

Local dancers join world-class dancers for the classic wintertime ballet

The Moscow Ballet returns to Bend Sunday as part of the company's seventh international Dove of Peace Tour, with back-to-back performances of Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker" at the Tower Theatre.

By Elizabeth Warnimont Oct 31, 2018

Moscow Ballet Tchaikovsky Terpsichorean Dance Studio Kiev National Opera Christmas Tower Theatre

Appropriation vs. Appreciation

Questioning the difference between a culture and a costume

It's almost that time of year again, time to dress up and go door to door asking for tricks or treats—and also to wonder, is this cultural appropriation?

By Danielle Meyers Oct 24, 2018

cultural appropriation Halloween costumes Laurier Students' Public Interest Research Group Wilfrid Laurier University Columbus Michel Waller COCC Black Lives Matter #Metoo

'Oliver!' is at The Door

Sunriver Stars opens "Oliver!" the musical, Friday

Central Oregon hosts some exceptional events over the winter months, and community theaters can provide a memorable element of entertainment for all ages.

By Elizabeth Warnimont Oct 17, 2018

Charles Dickens Victoria Kristy Sunriver Stars American Association of Community Theatre SHARC Oliver

It's '10' Time at Cascades

Four chances to see seven winners on one ticket

The results are in: Out of more than 100 submissions from playwrights across the U.S., seven best works have been chosen for the Cascades Theatrical Company's second annual "Cascades 10!" festival of short plays.

By Elizabeth Warnimont Oct 3, 2018

Jane Williamson Thomas Tsuneta Ryan Choate Cascades Theatrical Company John Giambalvo 2nd Street Theater Debbie Levin

Jumpin' Jive

We go genre-hopping with Central Oregon's new FM radio station

Central Oregon radio can already go from straight-down-the-middle mainstream to alternative rock to community-flavored talk in the push of a button.

By Howard Leff Sep 26, 2018

Merle Haggard Billie Holiday Cream Jive Radio Open Sky Radio Classic Rock Country

Fantastique

Pianist opens High Desert Chamber Music series with mix of class and pop

You might not expect to hear Tears for Fears or Tori Amos at a High Desert Chamber Music concert—but mixing it up is radio personality and classical pianist Christopher O'Riley's specialty.

By Elizabeth Warnimont Sep 26, 2018

High Desert Chamber Music Christopher O' Reiley Berlioz Radiohead Tears for Fears National Public Radio

Sixth-Generation Shaman

A Q&A with don Jose Ruiz, co-author of "The Fifth Agreement" and son of "The Four Agreements" author, don Miguel Ruiz

Don Jose Ruiz comes from a long line of healers and spiritual guides, not the least of whom is his father, don Miguel Ruiz, author of "The Four Agreements"—a book containing simple teachings that's been translated into more than 40 languages since it was first published in 1997.

By Nicole Vulcan Sep 19, 2018

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