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OperaBend Presents: La Traviata! Opening in just a few weeks, OperaBend invites you to our modern retelling of Verdi's LA TRAVIATA!  Running from April 19-21 at COCC's Pinckney Center for the Arts, this production brings a fresh interpretation of the story that Central Oregon has never seen before. Join us on Violetta and Alfredo's captivating journey — and stay tuned on our social media accounts (@OperaBend) for exclusive behind-the-scenes snippets, cast features, and ticket announcements. To reserve tickets, please visit www.operabend.org. Regular Tickets $35, Student Tickets $10. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door of any performance. We hope to see you there!

CO Mastersingers Presents: Sounds Italian! FREE CONCERTS April 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Nativity Lutheran Church April 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Sunriver Christian Fellowship —AND-- ​June 30, 2024 at The Vatican! Central Oregon Mastersingers travels to perform in Italy and the Vatican this summer. The group previews its “Sounds Italian” program exclusively for Central Oregonians at its free spring concerts, April 20-21 in Bend and Sunriver.    “As we considered locations for our first international tour, I consulted with Music Contact International to discuss various options and performance venues,” explained Mastersingers’ Conductor Christian Clark. Knowing that a performance at St. Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) would be a mountain-top experience for us, I shared recordings of Central Oregon Mastersingers, which were screened by local officials in Rome, and resulted in our invitation.”   Now, music lovers in Central Oregon get a free sneak preview of the concert and music, featuring Italian composers Giovanni Palestrina (Missa Brevis), Tomas de Victoria (Ave Maria), and Claudio Monteverdi (Cantate Domino).    Said Clark: “Palestrina's Missa Brevis is an absolute gem. We also wanted to showcase our talented musicians (both in Central Oregon and on tour in Italy) by offering selections from other genres as well. We are particularly excited to share R. Nathaniel Dett's lush setting of Ave Maria, Pilgrims' Hymn by Stephen Paulus, and Moses Hogan's exuberant Elijah Rock.”   Performances will be held Saturday, April 20, at 7 p.m., at the Nativity Lutheran Church, 60850 Brosterhous Road in Bend, and Sunday, April 21 at 3 p.m., at the Sunriver Christian Fellowship, 18139 Cottonwood Road. Instead of tickets, donations are welcome and will help support the singers’ performances in Italy.    Clark added a debt of gratitude in announcing this concert: “Central Oregon Mastersingers wouldn't be able to make this trip happen without the support of our community. We are grateful to all who support our endeavors, both here and abroad, and look forward to singing for you very soon.”    For more concert details, see the Question-Answer with Conductor Christian Clark that follows. Also, visit the Mastersingers website at https://www.centraloregonmastersingers.org/.

Taizé Choir of Central Oregon! NEXT SESSION - May 2nd First Thursdays, September through June* 7-8 PM St. Helen's Hall  Trinity Episcopal Church, 231 NW Idaho St. Bend (across the street from Trinity sanctuary) Families Welcome! Wheelchair accessible Sponsored by Taizé Choir of Central Oregon Trinity Episcopal Church  taizebend@gmail.com      541-815-5574 Find us on Facebook!

More Fun to Benefit for Sunriver Music Festival! Registration is now open for the first annual “Play On!” Amateur Pickleball Tournament hosted by the Sunriver Music Festival.  The tournament will be held at the Fort Rock Park Pickleball Complex in Sunriver, Oregon  on May 31 and June 1, 2024.  Players interested in registering for the “funds and friends” event can go to www.sunrivermusic.org/pickleball for more information.  All participants must create an account with Pickleball Brackets to sign up for the tournament.  Play On! is also supported by Visit Central Oregon which has granted the court rental fees. Sunriver Owners Association is the permitting agency and facilities owner.  Sunriver Brewing is a featured Sponsor.  The tournament will be divided into three groups. On Friday, May 31st the tournament will begin at 12:00 p.m. with Mixed Doubles.  On Saturday, June 1st Men’s Doubles will start the day at 9:00 a.m. and the Women’s Doubles will begin at 1:00 p.m.  There will be three skill levels of play for each group:  Recreational up to 3.5, Intermediate 3.5 – 4.0, and Competitive at 4.0 and up.  Team Round-Robin format will be used, with final play-offs to crown the top three teams in each bracket.  Scoring will be standard. Play-offs will be scored in typical tournament style. Every effort will be made to organize play for all three skill levels and all brackets.  The Tournament Director reserves the right to make changes to the brackets and schedule based on registrations, weather, and timing.  Plans are in the works for a Social Hour after play ends each day.  Complimentary beverages accompanied by classical music, and a chance to nosh and chat will be on the agenda.  Awards will be made at these events as well.  Contact pickleball@sunrivermusic.org for more information.  Sunriver Music Festival is a year-round nonprofit presenting world-class orchestral performances and supporting music education throughout Central Oregon. Through a commitment to excellence, collaboration and innovation, the Festival seeks to foster a lifelong love of classical music in its many diverse forms. Visit sunrivermusic.org for more information.

Have Fun to Benefit for Sunriver Music Festival! OPEN YOUR SEASON AT WOODLANDS: A GOOD TIME FOR A GOOD CAUSE Directly benefiting Sunriver Music Festival, golfing buddies come together on Sunriver Resort's Woodlands Course on June 2 for the 16th annual Swings fore Strings tournament. With a shotgun start and scramble format, this is a lighthearted way to kick off your summer of Sunriver golfing. Worth noting: a regular 18 holes of golf in prime time at the internationally-celebrated and semi-private Woodlands Course is actually higher than this tournament registration. By choosing to play in Swings fore Strings, you get those same 18 holes, PLUS Sunriver Brewing beer, PLUS dinner from Sunriver Resort’s Peak Food Truck, PLUS the good feelings knowing you're supporting Central Oregon's premier classical music organization - Sunriver Music Festival - and helping ensure the future of music. SIGN UP TODAY at sunrivermusic.org or by calling 541-593-1084. All proceeds from Swings fore Strings benefit the missions of Sunriver Music Festival, including the Young Artists Scholarship program and August 10-23’s landmark Summer Festival featuring professional orchestra musicians from around the world. Visit sunrivermusic.org for more information.

High Desert Chamber Music Offers Hanging Flower Baskets! High Desert Chamber Music is offering hanging flower baskets to fund Educational Outreach efforts. Grown in the valley, orders will be taken until mid-May, with the delivery of these beautiful baskets to Bend on Thursday, May 23. These 12" diameter baskets will at a minimum double in size, and you can choose from a large variety of high-quality mixed flower baskets. The baskets consist of Petunia, Million Bell, Verbania, and Calibraco, and comparable baskets retail for $70! For those who want delivery before Mother’s Day, we can also accommodate this request.   Baskets can be purchased on the High Desert Chamber Music website under the “Support Us” tab. Single baskets are priced at $39 each. https://www.highdesertchambermusic.com/hanging-baskets   High Desert Chamber Music's goal is to allow young children to experience the highest levels of music performance and cultivate an interest that can lead to a lifelong appreciation and enjoyment of the performing arts. All our programs are provided at no cost to students, teachers, or schools in Central Oregon. Our Educational Outreach efforts have three areas of focus: 1) Visits to Local Schools; 2) Master Class; 3) Spotlight Chamber Players. More information about their programs can be found online.   Further information: Contact:  541.306.3988 / info@highdesertchambermusic.com / 961 NW Brooks St. (Downtown Bend

Interested in helping with tech for for La Traviata? OperaBend is looking for two separate individuals to run the lightboard (can train) and supertitles (reading music required for this role) at their upcoming production of La Traviata. This commitment would include around three rehearsals, plus our three performances April 19-21. This is a PAID opportunity. Please email operabend@bendbroadband.com if interested for more details. We look forward to hearing from you if this is the right fit for you via email at operabend@bendbroadband.com!

Help the Mastersingers get to Italy! Central Oregon Mastersingers has been invited to sing in St. Peter's Basilica at The Vatican! In this once in a lifetime experience, we'll sing music of Palestrina, Victoria, Monteverdi, and more at The Vatican on June 30, 2024. In order to facilitate this amazing trip, we're asking for support from our community.  We are well on our way to reaching our goal of $15,000! Will you help (Click to donate)? March 19, 2024An update regarding our Italy fundraiser: We are THRILLED to announce…our initial goal of $5,000 has been met, and we have received an incredibly generous match in the amount of $5,000 from our local and enthusiastic "mystery man," Fred Kinyon! Thank you, Fred!! And, since our last email, we’ve received another $2,155 in donations, bringing our grand total to: $12,125! Central Oregon Mastersingers is incredibly grateful for, and humbled by, the showing of support we have received regarding this trip. Thank you for making this dream a reality! HOW TO DONATE CLICK HERE to make a donation online. If you prefer to donate via gofundme, CLICK HERE. Mail a check to:  Central Oregon Mastersingers PO Box 6751 Bend, OR 97708 Any donations received beyond $15,000 will be used to provide additional support to travelers, and, help fund our spring concerts in Bend and Sunriver, both of which are FREE CONCERTS. The magic of choral music enhances the lives of both the singers and the audience, and we are so grateful for your support!

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