Sitting in a New York cafe in 2012, John Kish charted the idea for a mystical space where plants and theater met, much like the Little Shop of Horrors. He […]
Editor’s Note: The first part of this post is the printed version of our interview with David James Duncan, found in the March + April issue of Bend Magazine. Following, […]
If your New Year’s resolutions include bringing balance back into your life, it may be time to step out of the daily grind and plan a wellness retreat for 2023. […]
Behind every piece of clothing comes a history book of culture, beauty and significance. At Madras High School, the Native American Student Union which runs under the support of the […]
We asked, and you delivered. The fourth annual Bend Magazine Readers Choice awards are in, and let us just start by saying, thank you.
‘Tis the season for holiday light displays! Use this interactive Christmas and holiday lights map to find some of the area’s best light displays and plan a drive to look […]
Agile fingers twist and turn, patiently weaving beauty from simple string and corn husks. It’s Kelli Palmer’s way of tapping into ancient traditions, helping to keep them alive.
JianFeng, or Master Chen, as his students refer to him, has been practicing tai chi since he was just 3 years old.
The program invites students to learn about a new topic within science or history every year, and to create an art project based around what they learned.
A mystery fox with a white-tipped tail in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains was recently identified through luck and scientific sleuthing.
She was going to stab her doctor, but she wrote a book instead: that’s the hook for Prozac Monologues: A voice from the edge, a memoir released last fall from Sisters author Willa Goodfellow and She Writes Press.
When you’re holiday shopping this year, skip the big box stores and give the gift of Central Oregon. Whether you’re looking for local spirits, the latest gear for adventure-hounds or handmade sweet treats, these gifts will delight everyone on your list.
Middle school students from the Bend-La Pine School District have taken the reins of leadership in the campaign to spread kindness to their community.
Jan Daggett, owner of The Jewel in Sisters, is one of those people. In an era of computer-aided design and reproducible jewelry, she has devoted her life to hand-sculpting one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces.
During a time when many theater productions have been stalled or cancelled, Bend’s Musical Impressions Studios has taken a unique approach that’s allowed the production of a musical with a […]
“This property gave us a place where we could have our entire farm, and live here and run a business,” Lissignoli said.
In 1904, a handful of citizens who lived in the not-quite-yet-incorporated community of Bend were craving greater access to news from all around the nation.
Not all hats are created equal. That’s something you learn the first time you walk into Gene Baldwin’s hat studio outside Sisters.
“I don’t start out with an idea,” she said. Instead, she follows the creative impulse wherever it leads her.
I read No Option But North, a new memoir and political nonfiction book from first-time Bend author Kelsey Freeman, days after finishing the controversial new novel American Dirt.
Raising rabbits for 4-h competition keeps these teens hopping all year.
These eagerly anticipated releases belong on your bookshelf in 2020. 1 American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins American Dirt is already being called the next great American novel. The novel follows […]
“I want to capture places people don’t want to see. My realism celebrates things we take for granted.”
We didn’t start our book club as a support group or as a social safety net, but when Kathleen came to us with her diagnosis, there was no question that’s what it would be.
“We’re hoping to get as many murals up as possible and then build on that.”—Doug Robertson
Julie Blackman’s landscapes conjure scenes of familiar places visited—national parks or stretches of open highways glimpsed through a car window.
Photographer Brown Cannon’s travels have taken him around the globe. He’s photographed big wave surfers on Hawaii’s north shore and snapped images of whales near the South Pole.
Summer gets all the buzz when it comes to book releases, but winter is the time to catch up on all your reading.
Writer K.M Collins shares how Bend Design has been a catalyst for her career. Here she also highlights some of her 2019 conference picks.
83-year-old Dolly DeCair continues inspiring riders in the world’s toughest endurance race.
With Whiskey When We’re Dry, Oregon author John Larison propels the Western genre into the modern world.
Walking on the Rastovich Farm east of Bend is a journey back in time. The first structures were erected in 1919. One of the original barns even has a cellar used to store alcohol during Prohibition.
Matthew Carter of Carter Knife Co. is on a roll making custom knives in a converted bus east of Bend.
In 2015, a group of design professionals from various disciplines mustered up a two-day event in Bend, hoping to inspire their peers by celebrating the practice and principals of design. Five years later, Bend Design, produced by local organization ScaleHouse, has grown to a four-day festival.
Fishing Literature and Modern Westerns.
In the transit center area behind the Redmond Lowe’s home improvement store awaits something unexpected, a four-dimensional sculpture that observes you back.
Dive into these page-turners while you’re lounging by the lakes or river this summer.
A Bend artisan quietly revives an ancient artform with stained glass installations. In Jerry Johnson’s Bend home, sunlight, wood and glass commingle in timeless artistry. Past a solarium, light streams […]
“I think the biggest thing with balancing stuff, even though it seems like a paradox, is staying busy.”
Poet Jarold Ramsey’s connection to the land of his youth eventually brought him back home. Jarold Ramsey grew up on a farm perched at the edge of a canyon that […]
Elk Lake Sailing Club is gone, but its legacy endures on the eve of a 100-year anniversary.
Apricot Apiaries is a beekeeping operation out of Kimberly, Oregon that uses their bees to pollinate farms and orchards, and produce a variety of honey and beeswax products. Most people […]
The Tuesday night ride is a tradition and a trial for local cyclists.
Pendleton Woolen Mills created tapestries based on his work.
Don’t miss out on these fun events in Bend.
Skip the small talk over pints and try these ideas out instead.
Small-town commitment and a champion hell-bent on a comeback meet at the Sisters Rodeo on the eve of its eightieth year.
“We have the same type of mind and love dark humor, so it was easy to work together.”
Step back in time on this unique journey just outside of Bend.
His paintings will be in Franklin Crossing in June.
“This town really supports its local artists with their attendance and appreciation but not with their dollars.”
“People want to see where their money goes and how it is being used in the community.”
Support the local farmers and ranchers who are leading the local food revolution.
Research shows that singing can improve physical and mental health.
It’s just the latest in a long list of contributions that each have made to bolster Central Oregon’s growing creative economy.
“A healthy community is where people have the information and it’s not being withheld because of someone else’s own personal beliefs.”
“Working with innovative people who transform problems into positive change—that inspires me.”
“I still want to beat everyone, but not in an aggressive, angry competitor sort of way.”
The historic home is all that remains of Bend’s flagship dairy.
“Be a reader if you want to be a writer.”
The series of paintings feature female athletes.
The best things to do in Ashland.
A peek at Bend’s hockey life.
Pardon us as we visit our local bookstores to grab a copy.
A historic but neglected ski lodge gets a new lease on life.
The artist’s struggles are depicted in his gripping work.
Buy your tickets now for Bigstock Bend 2019.
Because books make the best gifts.
It’s all fun and games until you have to wake up at 4:30 a.m.
Don’t miss these events happening around Central Oregon.
She never leaves the dogs behind.
Patti Calande fuses art and politics.
No cabin fever here.
The year is 2040. You’re touring OSU-Cascades in Bend. Go.
Sometimes scary, sometimes creepy and always perfect reads for autumn.
Bill Healy brought Central Oregon ski dreams to life.
McGregor’s sense of humor is evident in the playful work he creates.
“It’s the human exchange, that’s the best part.”
Going the extra mile to help.
“No, there is no hair and makeup person.”
Alysia Wolf has breakfast with otters every morning.
“The Sisters Folk Festival is overlooked as an event for world class music.”
They’re changing the idea of a sustainable cut of meat.
It might be time to upgrade your running gear.
The 18-year-old recently performed for NPR’s “From The Top.”
Break up the long drive with these hidden gems between Bend and Madras.
Grab a cup of a warm beverage, find a cozy seat and dive in.
The suitcase represents a dark chapter in Oregon history.
Local experts > the internet.
Both runners are raising money for causes that are important to them.
A naturalist observes the annual phenomena of the high lakes.
The nonprofit takes an individual approach to ending poverty.
If you’ve ever looked lost in Bend, John Flannery has probably given you directions.
Reality! Season One is on display at COCC.
How baseball and a bold Italian launched Bend’s nationally acclaimed parks district.
With Bite of Bend, a new cycling race and great live music and theater on the calendar this weekend, there are a lot of great things to do around Central Oregon.
“No action is bad action.”
Add these books to your spring reading list.
She is one of 21 youth involved in a lawsuit to combat climate change.
“Moving from Olympia to Bend, it really felt like we were going backwards.”
Run, cycle, swim—every day.
Central Oregon’s horse community doesn’t agree on much, but it can agree on saving a retired racehorse.
The Sisters artist has devoted decades to the region’s arts economy.
Their property could be a contemporary art museum.
Mark your calendars for these not-to-miss shows.
The artist traded in New York for Bend, and her camera for a paintbrush.
Two Bend authors talk about the growing romance publishing industry.
The craft brews that started it all.
J Paige & Co crafts artisan leather handbags to hang on the arms of connoisseurs coast to coast.