Artist Favianna Rodriguez takes the stage for COCC’s Nancy R. Chandler speaker series. Delving into the intersection of art, social justice and the imagination, Rodriguez will explore the power of art to inspire social change. $10
Celebrate the arrival of spring in style! Peruse the Spring Makers Market for a dose of creativity and community spirit. With more than 25 vendors, local brews, live tunes, raffles and even impromptu flash tattoos, there’s something for everyone. Plus, you’ll be supporting the work of local nonprofit Street Dog Hero.
We throw this party properly! Live music by Las Estrellas (Musica de la Tierra Caliente) – Specialty Beer & Cocktails – Fresh Elotes & Tamales – Food Trucks (including the best Mexican food in Bend from Sopa) – Come for all the festivities!
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Our April show at Tumalo Art Co. features Tracy Leagjeld and Susan Luckey Higdon, two artists who are drawn to many of the same subjects and have a simpatico sensibility about color. First admiring each other’s art and then becoming friends, they eventually partnered as owners of Tumalo Art Co. The idea of doing this […]
If you want a peek behind the curtain of the Burning Man phenomenon, join us for a lecture from a representative of the Burning Man Project. We will learn what makes the art and culture of the legendary event so unique and why it can only take place in the Black Rock Desert. 6:00 pm […]
In a time when we may be feeling especially isolated, Shelli Walters' show, Water Echo is a vibrant visual connection to nature and the world around us. These new mixed media pieces explore the powerful energy and movement of water flowing through rivers, lakes, seas – and our souls. "While creating these paintings, I thought […]
It is easy for some people to dismiss dirt. But what is soil, why is it so important, and what different types exist in this region? How do soil properties relate to other aspects of an ecosystem? Dr. Ron Reuter, associate professor of natural resources at OSU-Cascades, will draw from his research in Oregon, as […]
It is easy for some people to dismiss dirt. But what is soil, why is it so important, and what different types exist in this region? How do soil properties relate to other aspects of an ecosystem? Dr. Ron Reuter, associate professor of natural resources at OSU-Cascades, will draw from his research in Oregon, as […]
Join our wildlife curators to learn about and photograph the wildlife in our care. Experienced photographers will be available to walk participants through various camera techniques with portrait-style and action photography opportunities with raptors and mammals. Participants are welcome to explore the fundamentals of their equipment during a preliminary meeting on Friday, May 8 at […]
Thorn Hollow String Band Hear some toe-tapping tunes from our pioneering house band! 11:00 am — 2:00 pm Free with Museum admission https://highdesertmuseum.org/events/thorn-hollow-string-band-20/ High Desert Museum 59800 S Hwy 97 Bend, OR
Human success has come at the expense of many nonhuman species. Due to human actions, the extinction rate is estimated to be 1,000 times higher than the natural “background” rate. Some local, native species, such as the Oregon spotted frog, are threatened. How do we feel about the permanent loss of countless other species and […]
