Culture

High Desert Voices April 2026 newsletter

Here’s the High Desert Voices April 2026 newsletter for your reading pleasure. Lots of nice photos as well! This newsletter is…

1 month ago

Tool of enlightenment: LAPC

In moments of darkness, I reach for the tool of enlightenment tucked inside my pocket. Click! Click! Click! Click! I…

1 month ago

Burger and fries in Bend: Foodie Friday

There are a lot of places to buy a burger and fries in Bend, Oregon. Today, I'll feature burgers from…

1 month ago

Color in photos: RDP

Color in photos highlights a balance of form and function medleys of wholesome tasty treats and lanterns of luck and…

1 month ago

Scenes without color: LAPC

Scenes without color highlight design elements of feathered finery Artistic arrangements of snacks and fantastical architectural forms Scenes without color…

2 months ago

Infinity Chair: Pull Up a Seat

The Infinity Chair is a marble sculpture created by Pedro Reyes in 2018. It's on display at the Portland Art…

2 months ago

Andina in Portland: Foodie Friday

When I spoke with a couple acquaintances in Bend about restaurants to try in Portland, Oregon, both mentioned Andina immediately.…

2 months ago

Penjing drawing & photo: First Friday Art

Today I'm sharing a colored pencil penjing drawing I quickly drew this morning. Penjing, or penzai, is the Chinese version…

2 months ago

Oregon Trunk Railroad Bridge: Wordless Wednesday

Oregon Trunk Railroad Bridge Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not appear right away…

2 months ago

Please Participate: Monochrome Monday

Please Participate by Jeppe Hein 2015 at Portland Art Museum, Oregon Monochrome Monday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and…

2 months ago