Organizers of the Sunriver Music Festival announced Wednesday the return of the classical music festival Aug. 14-23.
Sunriver Music Festival’s 44th season will take place outside with limited seating capacity.
Maestros Brett Mitchell and Kelly Kuo, the two finalists for the artistic director position vacated by George Hanson, will lead the world-class Festival Orchestra, with Classical Concert I set to kick things off Aug. 14 in the Sunriver SHARC Amphitheatre. The remaining concerts will be at Sunriver Resort’s Besson Commons. All concerts begin at 6 p.m.
“We are looking forward to a summer of powerful music and creative resilience,” Executive Director Meagan Iverson said in the announcement. “Our board, staff, and volunteers are nimble and committed to presenting world-class musical experiences for Central Oregon residents and visitors.”
For now, seating will be limited.
“The comfort and safety of performers and audience is always our high priority. If health guidelines change before August, capacity may be increased, but we do expect our limited seating to sell out quickly,” Iverson said.
Tickets will be available April 1 for Friends of the Festival, and June 1 for the public. For more information, visit sunrivermusic.org.
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Spring Break is next week, and to mark the occasion, the High Desert Museum will offer special programs and extended hours — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Saturday through March 28.
Museum-goers can catch temporary exhibits including ”Daredevils,” “Dam It! Beavers and Us” and the recently opened ”Cosmic Microscapes: Seeing Into Rocks from Oregon and Space.”
Additionally, wildlife talks will take place hourly from 10 a.m. daily.
“It will be a special week of vibrant programming and experiences for our visitors,” Executive Director Dana Whitelaw, said in Monday’s announcement, noting the fact that the museum was closed a year ago. “We’re pleased to be able to offer a safe, inspiring museum experience.”
With limited capacity in compliance with COVID-19 guidelines and unable to guarantee walk-in space, the museum strongly urges patrons to reserve timed entry ticket, available at highdesertmuseum.org/tickets.