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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This free community forum offers support and resources to thousands of Central Oregon residents living in chronic pain and those who support them. Live speakers, a Narcan* training, and a health fair coincide to provide an empowering experience meant to assist your navigation through your pain journey. This event is focused on solutions for those […]
Join us for a free seminar to learn how you can address chronic shoulder pain and regain motion. This shoulder pain seminar is directed towards those experiencing shoulder pain that is keeping them from their regular activities. The Center orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Scott Jacobson and Dr. Matthew Lilley, will discuss shoulder pain conditions and the […]
Poet, hip-hop artist and spoken-word artist MOsley WOtta, who is featured in the exhibition Desert Reflections: Water Shapes the West, performs a newly commissioned work titled “Bad Land Music,” which explores the role of water as an ever-present voice even in its absence. 6:00 pm — 7:00 pm, doors open at 5:00 pm No-host bar […]
It’s back with a whole new course! Grab a partner and your best outfit for this one-of-a-kind challenge. 21+ Chili buffet dinner included in all ticket prices. Prizes for top three fastest teams and most authentic costume. This is strictly a 21+ event. 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, doors open at 5:30 pm No-host bar […]
Author/photographer Tim Palmer will present a spectacular slide show and talk based on his new book, America's Great River Journeys. Tim Palmer is one of the top ten river conservationists of our time and one of the "100 great paddlers of the last century." ~Paddler magazine Tim Palmer has been running rivers for five decades […]
JazzBros! return to the Riverhouse Thursday Jazz series with Steve Anderson on drums, Jason Jackson on bass, and Georges Bouhey on keys and vocals. Please call (541) 389-3111 for reservations.
“Colors of the Spirit”, a semi-abstract collection of landscape paintings in mixed media, reflecting Sarah B Hansen’s interpretation of the West Coast, opens June 7, from 4-8pm during Bend’s First Friday Gallery Walk at Tumalo Art Co. Instead of painting exactly what she sees, Sarah paints how she feels. Each landscape painting has a dominant color, […]
Two intermedia works by Harmonic Laboratory Artists from Harmonic Laboratory, the award-winning art collective whose works are included in Desert Reflections: Water Shapes the West, will discuss the value of interdisciplinary exploration and the importance of water in the High Desert. In this multimedia presentation, learn about the inspiration behind their installations, gain insights into […]
The Little Circus That Could The Venardos Circus held its first performance in 2014 at the LA County Fair. Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos, the show features Cirque-level acrobatics, hand-balancing, aerialists, juggling and much more. It was just a little Circus... but it had great BIG dreams. In the years since, Venardos […]
The Bend Premier Real Estate Bite Of Bend Returns June 14th-16th! Bringing together chefs, bartenders, brewers, food enthusiasts, home cooks, and local purveyors for a three-day food festival on the streets of downtown Bend! Last year, the Bite of Bend showcased over 40 food & beverage vendors from around the region. New this year — Cocktail Week! Bite Of Bend […]
Join Copeland Gallery for our first ever Summer Kick-off Show! Featuring, the incredible Central Oregon Cascades. The show will take place on June 14th, from 5 PM to 8 PM. Meet the Artist- Chad Copeland, as he answers questions about his adventures. Beer, Wine, and Cheese will be served. COPELAND GALLERY, 57100 Beaver Drive, Building […]
The Little Circus That Could The Venardos Circus held its first performance in 2014 at the LA County Fair. Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos, the show features Cirque-level acrobatics, hand-balancing, aerialists, juggling and much more. It was just a little Circus... but it had great BIG dreams. In the years since, Venardos […]
Join us for pizza, drinks, sunset and music! The Parnells are an Americana/Country band from Bend, OR, bringing a sexy, indie flare to the classic country sound. Powerful vocals, tight harmonies and strong guitars drive their rootsy sound.
The Little Circus That Could The Venardos Circus held its first performance in 2014 at the LA County Fair. Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos, the show features Cirque-level acrobatics, hand-balancing, aerialists, juggling and much more. It was just a little Circus... but it had great BIG dreams. In the years since, Venardos […]
Interested in learning more about pickleball but don’t know where to start? Lisa Palcic from Pickleball Zone is hosting a two hour clinic for beginners on behalf of Friends of the Children on Saturday, June 15th at 5pm. Learn the basics of the game, rules, techniques and some live play! Limited to the first 32 […]
The Little Circus That Could The Venardos Circus held its first performance in 2014 at the LA County Fair. Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos, the show features Cirque-level acrobatics, hand-balancing, aerialists, juggling and much more. It was just a little Circus... but it had great BIG dreams. In the years since, Venardos […]
June 17 – 23 is National Pollinator Week! Come and celebrate by learning more about the pollinators upon which our local ecosystems and food system depend.
The Little Circus That Could The Venardos Circus held its first performance in 2014 at the LA County Fair. Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos, the show features Cirque-level acrobatics, hand-balancing, aerialists, juggling and much more. It was just a little Circus... but it had great BIG dreams. In the years since, Venardos […]
The Little Circus That Could The Venardos Circus held its first performance in 2014 at the LA County Fair. Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos, the show features Cirque-level acrobatics, hand-balancing, aerialists, juggling and much more. It was just a little Circus... but it had great BIG dreams. In the years since, Venardos […]
June 21 - 23 Summer Solstice Weekend Art Show at Raven Makes Gallery in Sisters, Oregon Join us in welcoming three exemplary artists for a three show and sale of new, original works! Antique ledger paper artist Terrance Guardipee, Blackfeet, painter Jason Parrish, Navajo, and pop-art/multi-media artist Roger Perkins, Mohawk will be at Raven Makes […]
The Little Circus That Could The Venardos Circus held its first performance in 2014 at the LA County Fair. Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos, the show features Cirque-level acrobatics, hand-balancing, aerialists, juggling and much more. It was just a little Circus... but it had great BIG dreams. In the years since, Venardos […]
Join us for pizza, drinks, sunset and music. Bad Pacifist is a Central Oregon based folk rock trio with a mix of moody melodic songs as well as upbeat grooves that you can’t help but vibe to. With three part harmonies and thoughtful lyrics, they capture and hold the room from beginning to end.
Full steam ahead! See the 1904 Lazinka Sawmill in action and discover how critical steam-powered sawmills were to homesteading families in the High Desert.
The Little Circus That Could The Venardos Circus held its first performance in 2014 at the LA County Fair. Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos, the show features Cirque-level acrobatics, hand-balancing, aerialists, juggling and much more. It was just a little Circus... but it had great BIG dreams. In the years since, Venardos […]
The Little Circus That Could The Venardos Circus held its first performance in 2014 at the LA County Fair. Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos, the show features Cirque-level acrobatics, hand-balancing, aerialists, juggling and much more. It was just a little Circus... but it had great BIG dreams. In the years since, Venardos […]
Get ready for the Waterston Desert Writing Prize Award Ceremony by participating in one of three creative writing workshops led by poet and author Ellen Waterston, Oregon Poet Laureate Kim Stafford and award winning fiction writer James Anderson.
Award presentation and readings by winning author, finalists and “A Desert Conversation” with distinguished writers Dr. Patricia Limerick, Bruce Berger and Kim Stafford. This literary award honors writing that illustrates artistic excellence, sensitivity to place and desert literacy.
Once again, Central Oregon PubTalk features one amazing keynote and two new, recently launched startups sure to get your imagination going. Check out the spotlight below for more information on our keynote speaker, one of Bend's biggest rock star entrepreneurs. Keynote Speaker: Mike Wallenfels, SVP Global Sales, Helen of Troy Pitching Companies: Allison Barnard, CEO […]
Historian Patricia Limerick, a renowned scholar, director of the Center of the American West and professor at the University of Colorado, Boulder, will share her insights on issues surrounding water in our region. She’s written widely on the challenges facing Westerners today and guided discussions that seek open dialogue and problem solving around contentious topics […]
Visit some 20 Art Galleries in Sisters: Enjoy beautiful art, good company, refreshments, music, demonstrations, hors d'œuvres, plus additional sponsoring restaurants and food venues for during and following the stroll. Visit with actual artists and their work including: Fine art and contemporary paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass artistry, jewelry, and many more types of artistry. […]
Join Copeland Gallery for our first ever Summer Kick-off Show! The show will take place on June 28th, from 5 PM to 8 PM and will feature our brand new Central Oregon content. Meet the Artist- Chad Copeland, as he answers questions about his adventures. Beer, Wine, and Cheese will be served. COPELAND GALLERY
Artist Studio Tour in Sisters, Sat/Sun, June 29 & 30: A self-guided map tour around Sisters featuring 25 artists working in their working studios giving demonstrations: painters, potters, jewelers, glass artists, photographers and sculptors. Meet the artists and view their work, up-close-and personal. See tour map, artists & details @ http://www.sistersartsassociation.org/2019-artist-studio-tour-3
The outdoor concert series comes to the 1904 Miller Family Ranch with pianist Hunter Noack and a 9-foot Steinway grand piano. Explore the ranch while listening to the music via wireless headphones. It’s an experience like no other!
