Wander around Bend on a sunny fall afternoon and it’s clear that the Central Oregon art scene is thriving. Nearly a dozen art galleries do business in Central Oregon, with lively art events popping up on the calendar on constant rotation. Plenty of other shops sell art by local artists or those from far away […]
Art on the Rise
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Storytelling Spotlight
There’s a bounty of local plays, musicals and ballets to ease you into the holiday spirit. The Greenhouse Cabaret is producing the musical, “Once” It’s a love story set against a gritty Irish backdrop. The production won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 2008, a Tony Award for Best Musical in 2o012, a Grammy […]
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The Bend Film Festival
The Bend Film Festival is celebrating its 22nd year the second week of October. Over a five-day period, viewers can watch 116 films. The average runtime per short film is 15 minutes with several grouped together for a 90-minute block. Feature films are between 80-130 minutes. The movies are spread out among various theaters including […]
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Roundabout Books Hosts Northwest Artist and Author Molly Hashimoto
Roundabout Books is excited to host Northwest artist and author Molly Hashimoto to discuss her new book, “Wildflowers of the West: An Artist’s Guide”, exploring the ephemeral beauty of wildflowers. The event takes place at Roundabout Books on Oct. 19 at 4:00 pm. Bestselling artist Molly Hashimoto brings her unique blend of vibrant illustration, engaging […]
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OSU-Cascades Selected for National Career Development Pilot
Oregon State University – Cascades students will have new opportunities to gain valuable workplace experience through a new career accelerator program. OSU-Cascades is one of a handful of universities from around the country selected to participate in the National Work-Integrated Learning Accelerator, which aims to help university institutions pilot scalable models of career-integrated learning that […]
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Haven’t Filed Last Year’s Taxes?
If you missed the April 15 tax filing deadline you can still file your 2024 taxes. Thanks to the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Tax Infrastructure Grant Program free tax filing help is available through October 15. There is no penalty for filing now if you are due refund money. In fact, now is […]
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High Desert Museum Receives Accreditation from Association of Zoos and Aquariums
The High Desert Museum has earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the gold standard for animal care and wellbeing worldwide. The Museum went before the AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission for final review on Sunday for accreditation in what has been a yearslong process. The Museum wildlife team cares for over 100 animals […]
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Mud Bay to Match ALL Customers’ Pet Food Purchases on Neighborhood Pet Store Day
Local independent pet retailer Mud Bay will match all customer pet food purchases on Neighborhood Pet Store Day, Saturday, September 27th, by donating an equal amount of pet food and supplies to animal welfare organizations in the community. “Shelters are stretched thin right now, and food is one of their biggest needs,” said Mud Bay […]
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Gourmet Deli Opening at Old Mill
The owners of Zydeco Kitchen are opening a new restaurant in the Old Mill District called Stacks Dinner and Delicatessen. It’ll be located in the former Gap Kids space. The menu will feature smoked meats and fish and fresh veggies. Signature dishes from chef Eric Joppie will include cured in-house pastrami and corned beef, beet-cured […]
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Deschutes County Revives Junior Deputy Awards Program
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is excited to bring back a favorite community tradition recognizing kids for making good choices. Deputies will again hand out Junior Safety Awards and Junior Deputy Awards in partnership with McDonald’s restaurants in Bend, Sisters, and La Pine. Sheriff Ty Rupert recalls how impactful this program was when he started […]