Box Factory program adds more local artists, charities
Bend’s Box Factory is expanding its program to display local artists’ works in their breezeway, a program that benefits local…
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Museum seeks submissions for Waterston Desert Writing Prize, student essays
The High Desert Museum is now accepting submissions for the 2021 Waterston Desert Writing Prize.…
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Sisters theater owner gets that Tom Cruise rant over film crew not following COVID rules
Drew Kaza, who owns the Sisters Movie House, said Wednesday his theater has taken a huge hit financially this year. In fact, he said he had to lay…
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(Re-)setting the stage: Major upgrades begin at Bend’s Les Schwab Amphitheater
After a downbeat, way-too-quiet “concert season” like no other — and never again, many hope — work begins this week on a $4 million-plus,…
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Downtown Bend’s popular ‘Art’ on bench will be back soon after repairs
The iconic “Art” sculpture of a man on a bench in downtown Bend has gone missing — but don’t fear his demise, as he will return before too…
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Laila Lalami’s ‘The Other Americas’ chosen as “A Novel Idea” community read
Deschutes Public Library has announced The Other Americans as the 2021 “A Novel Idea… Read Together” selection. The book, written by novelist…
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New ‘Redmond Northern Lights’ display lights up City Hall with holiday show
In association with Lay it Out Events, Visit Central Oregon and Travel Oregon, the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB is proud to present the first…
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Colorful street art galore is the goal of new project for Redmond walking tunnel
One walking tunnel in Redmond is about to become a lot more colorful,…
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‘Artists Sunday’ movement promotes local art as holiday gifts
This year, the Sunday after Thanksgiving is all about shopping for art. The Oregon Arts Commission is proud to be one of 330 nationwide partners for…
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Tower Theater calls on community on #GivingTuesday
On Tuesday, Dec. 1st, the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation joins the #GivingTuesday movement – a global day of unity to unleash grassroots…
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New program to provide $1.25 million in relief to Oregon artists
Oregon artists may now apply to a new Artist Relief Program created by the Oregon Arts Commission, in partnership with The Oregon Community…
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People are using their cars to socially distance and still enjoy C.O. live events
It’s safe to say everyone in 2020 has heard of and even experienced social distancing, but what about social distancing in your car?…
Continue ReadingGuitarist Eddie Van Halen dies at 65 after cancer battle
Eddie Van Halen, the renowned lead guitarist of iconic rock group Van Halen, has died, according to a social media post by his son. He was…
Continue ReadingRegal and Cineworld cinemas are shutting down across the US and UK
Cineworld Group, the owner of Regal Cinemas, will suspend operations at all of its theaters in the United States and the United Kingdom beginning on…
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COVID-19 brings changes, cancellations to Bend’s traditional fall events
October brings numerous traditional fall events in Bend, but like many festivals and events already this year, most are now going virtual or have…
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Deschutes Cultural Trust to distribute nearly $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds
Coronavirus Relief Fund Cultural Support grant awards totaling $998,668 will be distributed to 25 cultural organizations across Deschutes County…
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In the red: Bend’s Tower Theatre joins effort to support live event workers
The live entertainment industry has been one of the hardest hit across the nation during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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New High Desert Museum exhibit to celebrate the spectacle of daredevils
On a cold December day in 1976, stuntwoman Kitty O’Neil stood poised on the dry lake bed of southeast Oregon’s Alvord Desert to make history.…
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Warm Springs artist, educator receives Governor’s Arts Award
Governor Kate Brown on Friday announced four artists and one organization as winners of the 2020 Governor’s Arts Awards, including a Warm Springs…
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40 Oregon artists receive ‘career opportunity’ grants
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In two rounds of FY2020 Career Opportunity Program grant awards, the Oregon Arts Commission and The Ford Family Foundation…
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