Cinderella by Ovation Performing Arts
Redmond, Ore. — A group of more than sixty home schoolers are putting on a production of Cinderella at Ridgeview High School in Redmond. This is the…
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‘It’s pretty cool’: Art in the High Desert in Bend showcases a variety of artists’ work, connects them with patrons
Artists from far and wide and art lovers from across the High Desert are coming together at Bend’s Riverbend Park on Sunday for the last day of this…
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Gov. Kotek names Bend poet, writer Ellen Waterston Oregon’s new poet laureate
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gov. Tina Kotek has named Ellen Waterston of Bend, a celebrated poet/writer, teacher and speaker who founded the Writing Ranch…
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‘I want people to be inspired’: St. Charles Bend revives Art in the Hospital, exhibiting works of local artists
(Update: Adding video, comments from supervisor of guest service) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A St. Charles Bend in-house program known as Art in the…
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Oregon arts and culture industry generated $829 million in economic impact in FY 2022, study says
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon’s arts and culture sector contributed $829 million to Oregon’s economy in fiscal year 2022, according to the latest…
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Bend Film Festival moviegoers celebrate two decades of captivating cinema
The Bend Film Festival is always a fun and interesting event, but there’s a special reason to party hearty this weekend as the cinema showcase…
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Five artists’ sculpture designs chosen for public review for Colorado-Columbia roundabout
Art in Public Places announced Thursday the design renderings of the five proposed sculptures for Bend’s Colorado Avenue and Columbia Street…
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Scalehouse announces 2 new artists in residence
Scalehouse Gallery is pleased to announce the new Patricia Clark Studio Artists in Residence, Maija Kellner-Rode and Erin Bodfish.…
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Inaugural 36-act, 3-day, 3-stage ‘FairWell Festival’ coming to Redmond Fairgrounds this July
Organizers of the new three-day cross-genre, three-stage FairWell Music festival this July at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds have announced the…
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Artist applications to open for 2023 Sunriver Art Fair
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Artist applications for the 2023 Sunriver Art Fair open Dec 1, 2022 and close on March 4, 2023. The Art Fair is a nationally…
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Two new C.O theater companies prepare play productions illuminating social conflicts
Two new local theater companies — The Deschutes Theatre Company and Ellipse Theatre Community — are working to create a unique footprint for…
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BendFilm announces feature, short film awards for 19th annual BendFilm Festival
BendFilm announced Sunday the 20 films and filmmakers awarded jury prizes and more than $12,000 at the 2022 BendFilm Festival. BendFilm presents…
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BendFilm Festival back for 19th year, bringing diverse selection of independent films to theater, TV screens
The BendFilm Festival returns later this week, bringing in creative people from all over the world. The event celebrates nearly two decades of…
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Some neighbors feel finale concert’s noise level ‘inconsiderate’ at Hayden Homes Amphitheater
On Sunday night, Mare Peters, while sitting in her Bend home a mile and a half away from the Hayden Homes Amphitheater, heard her windows and dishes…
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BendFilm names Indigenous Filmmaking Honorees for 19th annual BendFilm Festival
BendFilm announced Tatanka Means and Gary Farmer as Indigenous Filmmaking Honorees for the 2022 BendFilm Festival. Means and Farmer will receive…
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COCC art exhibition celebrates salvaged objects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An exhibition by mixed-media artist Lloyd McMullen, titled “Brave New World,” is showing at Central Oregon Community…
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High Desert Chamber Music announces auditions for Spotlight Chamber Players
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music has announced that auditions for Spotlight Chamber Players will be held on October 7-8. This program…
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‘The 20-Dollar Art Show’ returns to the High Desert Museum
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An organic, local art show returns for its second year to the High Desert Museum, and this year promises to be the largest one…
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High Desert Chamber Music announces return to live concerts for 15th anniversary season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – After a two-year hiatus, High Desert Chamber Music will be returning stronger than ever to celebrate its landmark 15th…
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Artists’ metal creations on display this weekend at COMAG Art Show in Bend
The Central Oregon Metal Arts Guild has been a part of Central Oregon’s art scene for over 20 years. Friday was the start of the eighth annual…
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