SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 15th Sunriver Art Fair returns to the scenic Village at Sunriver Aug. 8-10, with over 80 artists bringing original, juried art to Central Oregon. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, this “Village within the Village” has been
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BEND, Ore. –(KTVZ)– Four artists get their creative works displayed at the new city of Bend’s public works campus, including two artists from Bend. Ben Hull and Eli Logan both made artwork paying homage to Central Oregon’s rugged landscape. The art will be seen on a bike shelter and trash enclosure. To see the other
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sixteen accomplished young musicians aged 10-20 have been awarded scholarships from the Sunriver Music Festival. Young Artists Scholarship awards are for private music lessons, summer music camps/conservatories, or for college tuition up through one master’s degree. This year’s intense audition process welcomed 4 string players, 2 oboists, 4 vocalists, 3 pianists,
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(Update: Adding Video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Commission for Art in Public Places is seeking artists interested in painting a mural in the heart of Redmond as part of the RCAPP Sponsor Mural Program. The proposed location is at the NW corner of Black Butte Boulevard and 6th Street. Interested artists and artist teams
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Antique and Artisan Market is being held at Sundance Meadows Ranch in southeast Bend. Local artists, antique vendors, and even young entrepreneurs are showcasing their finds and talents. It’s a family-run event put on by two sisters — they even received a little help from their granddaughters and 93-year old
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools on Monday invited the community to see the preliminary design for the new Bend Senior High School Auditorium during an open house on Thursday, May 15, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the school’s main gymnasium. (Use the gym entrance to the left of the main entrance.) Architectural
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Hayden Homes Amphitheater is preparing for one of the busiest times of the year: summer concert season. This year touts nearly 50 acts, from country to comedy. Old Mill District/Hayden Homes Amohitheater Marketing Director Beau Eastes told KTVZ News on Monday this year is bringing the most diverse lineup ever: “We’re excited
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Commission for Art in Public Places invites residents to vote for their favorite sculpture in the 2025 People’s Choice contest as part of the Art Around the Clock program. All of the participating pieces have been on loan and displayed throughout the City of Redmond for the past three
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Trevor Noah, the Emmy-winning comedian and former host of The Daily Show, has announced a special performance in Bend this summer. Produced by Live Nation, the one-night-only event will take place at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Saturday, July 12. TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning Tuesday, April 1 at 10
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Ovation Performing Arts in Bend is growing.
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(Update: Adding video, comments from organizers) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Friday marked the first day of Bendi Gras, bringing Mardi Gras to the High Desert. “Mardi Gras in general is a community-wide effort,” organizer Ruth Vernotico said Friday. “And it’s something that I think really helps establish a sense of levity and fun and celebration in
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Some of the biggest names in country music are heading to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond this summer for the third annual FairWell Festival. “It’s official, folks – Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, Sierra Ferrell, Dwight Yoakam, Koe Wetzel and many more are performing at FairWell Festival returns this July 18-19 in Redmond!”
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The latest addition to the summer concert lineup at Bend;s Hayden Homes Amphitheater is one of the rock legends of the ’70s: Peter Frampton. Here’s Tuesday’s announcement: PETER FRAMPTON ADDS ADDITIONAL TOUR DATES IN SELECT CITIES HAYDEN HOMES AMPHITHEATER – BEND, OR JUNE 15, 2025 HIGHLY ANTICIPATED “LET’S DO IT AGAIN!”
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Monday brought a trio of concert announcements as the Hayden Homes Amphitheater continues to fill out its summer lineup. Barenaked Ladies and Kidz Bop return to Bend after past engagements, while blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa is added to this summer’s concerts as well. Old Mill District Marketing Director Beau Eastes told
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(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation board announced Monday that their longtime executive director, Ray Solley, will retire this summer after 16 years at the helm of Central Oregon’s iconic venue in downtown Bend. “I’m proud to say this organization has never been in better shape, financially and operationally,”
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — World-famous comedian, author, producer and director Jerry Seinfeld is coming to Bend for one night only at Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Friday, July 18. TICKETS: Presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. PT at Ticketmaster.com. About Jerry Seinfeld Jerry Seinfeld’s comedy career took off after
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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 Rodgers and Hammerstein version of the play, and it’s got more plot to it than the Disney version. The play features Ballroom dance numbers, a live orchestra, puppets
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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 year’s Art in the High Desert.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gov. Tina Kotek has named Ellen Waterston of Bend, a celebrated poet/writer, teacher and speaker who founded the Writing Ranch and the Waterston Desert Writing Prize, to a two-year appointment as Oregon Poet Laureate. Waterston will be Oregon’s 11th Poet Laureate and succeeds Anis Mojgani, who has held the post since
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(Update: Adding video, comments from supervisor of guest service) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A St. Charles Bend in-house program known as Art in the Hospital, dormant since before the COVID-19 pandemic, has been revived, thanks largely to the efforts of Lee Copeland, the hospital’s supervisor of guest services. The current installation of wildlife photography can be
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