Central: Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver
Cascades Theatrical Company - Bend
August-June, Thursday-Saturday evenings, Sunday matinees
Location: 148 Northwest Greenwood Avenue
Why Go There? Longstanding community theater offers six contemporary plays, musical productions per season; opening night receptions; senior, student, pre-opening preview discounts
More Information: Cascades Theatrical
Central Oregon Symphony - Bend
Year-round
Location: Concerts: Bend High School Auditorium: 230 Northeast 6th Street; symphony. Rehearsals: Wille Hall, COCC Campus Center, 2600 Northwest College Way.
Why Go There? Community-based orchestra offers full season calendar of classical, chamber music, features guest artists, special events, outreach program. Music in Public Places (MIPP): free (including jazz, chamber music) informal Central Oregon Symphony member concerts, various locations; symphony rehearsals open to the public. Limited number of complimentary tickets available on-line two weeks prior to fall concert, or pick up at will-call.
More Information: COSymphony + Music in Public Places + Bistro Supper
High Desert Chamber Music - Bend
September-May
Location: Varies
Why Go There? Annual chamber music series features acclaimed guest performers, pre-concert talks. Annual fund-raising dinner, musical entertainment.
More Information: High Desert Chamber Music + Facebook
Sisters Folk Festival - Sisters
September; year-round events
Location: Downtown, multiple venues
Why Go There? Annual three day celebration of American music ranges from blues to bluegrass; performances by numerous top folk artists, musicians, several venues: cafes, galleries, parks with seating for several hundred. As a 501 (c)3 organization, fosters/supports year-round cultural arts education, schools outreach programs, winter concert, free concerts during annual folk festival, other times.
More Information: Sisters Folk Festival + Facebook
Sunriver Music Festival - Bend, Sunriver
August
Location: Various
Why Go There? Annual two week music festival features world-class musicians from across the US; offers classical concerts, master classes, music workshops, family concerts, fundraisers, open rehearsals
More Information: Sunriver Music
Tower Theatre - Bend
Location: 835 North Wall Street, downtown
Why Go There? Historic art deco renovated theater hosts numerous concerts, films, live theater, dance performances; managed by non-profit foundation
More Information: Tower Theater
Additional Resources
Summer Concerts - Bend
Free Sunday afternoon concerts, Les Schwab Amphitheater (June-July)
Cascade Chorale - Bend
Community chorus offers three seasonal annual concerts
Cascade Winds - Bend
Cascade Winds Symphonic Band Spring/Fall concerts, no-cost (donations welcomed)
Bend Film - Bend
Annual independent film festival (October)
Munch and Music - Bend
Free weekly evening summer concerts, food vendors, beer garden; Drake Park (July -August)
Theater - Bend
Weekend outdoor theater performances, Drake Park (August); dinner option
Oxford Hotel - Bend
Oxford Hotel monthly weekend Jazz series (October-March)
Concerts - Redmond
Annual Summer Music on the Green Concerts, Sam Johnson Park, 6:00-7:30pm, alternate Wednesday (end of June-Labor Day September)