Bend Foundation to fund new public art in four Bend roundabouts
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Foundation, a philanthropic organization established by Brooks-Scanlon, Inc. and shareholders of…
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Sisters Folk Festival seeking nominations for Ben Westlund Advocate for the Arts Award
The Sisters Folk Festival is seeking nominations for their 2022 Ben Westlund Advocate for the Arts Award.…
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Theater in the Park returns to Drake Park this summer with ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’
Lay It Out Events announced Wednesday the return of its beloved Theater in the Park series with the 2005 Tony Award-winning musical comedy…
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Oregonians donated record $5.5 million to Oregon Cultural Trust in 2021
Donations to the Oregon Cultural Trust surpassed $5.55 million in 2021, a 6.7 percent increase over 2020’s record-setting results of $5.2…
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‘Zenith’ sculpture chosen for Bend’s Alpenglow Community Park
The group Art in Public Places, Bend Park & Recreation District staff and Bend Park & Recreation Foundation selection committee members have selected…
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My Morning Jacket, Bonnie Raitt coming to Bend for August concerts
The Hayden Homes Amphitheater announced two more summer concerts Tuesday — My Morning Jacket and Bonnie Raitt. See the whole list – 16 so far — and…
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Foo Fighters to wrap 2022 N. American tour Oct. 7 at Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Foo Fighters will be giving the people even more of what they want. The band has added no less than 10 more evenings of…
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High Desert Museum, Scalehouse among 55 Oregon recipients of ‘Arts Build Communities’ grants
Using the arts as a means to address community need is the focus of 55 projects awarded a total of $221,535 through the Oregon Arts…
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Sisters Folk Festival plans 21st My Own Two Hands Community Arts Celebration
My Own Two Hands, the annual celebration of the arts and a major fundraiser for the Sisters Folk Festival, will officially kick off on Friday, April…
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Bend arts advocate Jenny Green named chair of Oregon Arts Commission
Jenny Green, a Bend arts advocate, art historian and former gallerist, has been elected by the Oregon Arts Commission to succeed Anne Taylor as…
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Sunriver Music Festival announces plethora of musical experiences for 2022
The renowned Sunriver Music Festival enters its 45th season with fresh perspective and talent. We are honored and excited to announce that Artistic…
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Bend man’s work to help bring home MIAs featured in new documentary
More than 75 years after the end of World War II, around 80,000 American troops remain missing in action, their final resting place unknown. A…
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High Desert Chamber Music names Spotlight Chamber Players program participants
High Desert Chamber Music announced Monday that the following students were selected for this year’s Spotlight Chamber Players…
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The Sisters Folk Festival announced Friday it will celebrate its 25th annual event over the Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, 2022 weekend in beautiful Sisters,…
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Three Sisters Lions Club’s Holiday Faire features art, other works by talented C. Oregonians
For people desiring to get thoughtful gifts for friends and family during the holiday season, the Three Sisters Lions Club is hosting a 10th year of…
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Third annual Tula Movement Arts Holiday Makers Market brings out Central Oregon creatives
The Tula Movement Arts Annual Holiday Makers Market returned for its third year this…
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‘Tremendous’: C.O. Mastersingers eagerly rehearse for their Christmas concert comeback
How do you bring some holiday cheer on the High Desert during a pandemic? The Central Oregon Mastersingers has an answer waiting in the wings.…
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Author! Author! Literary Series lines up trio of dynamic writers for 10th, virtual season
The Deschutes Public Library Foundation’s Author! Author! literary series rings in its tenth season with three powerful writers: Amy Tan, Tommy…
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Hayden Homes Amphitheater: Bend homebuilder new title sponsor of Old Mill riverfront venue
Live Nation announced Tuesday that local area partner Hayden Homes will be the new name-in-title sponsor of Bend’s 20-year-old, popular Old Mill…
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After 20 years in historic train depot, BPRD must find new home for its art, clay programs
After years of operation in the historic train depot in the Old Mill District, the Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking a new home for its…
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