Today's weather in Sisters

Hitchhiking with Oregon’s Poet Laureate

When Oregon’s ninth Poet Laureate came to FivePine Conference Center, the evening felt like a classic variety show — performed by one man.

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Columnist publishes book of essays

Freelance writer and Nugget reporter and columnist Craig Rullman has published a collection of essays titled “The Bunkhouse Chronicles: Field Notes From The Figure 8 Ranch.”

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Folk festival to host Josh Ritter

Acclaimed musician and songwriter Josh Ritter will help Sisters Folk Festival purchase its current headquarters.

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The One Arm Bandit will return to Sisters Rodeo

Get ready to welcome the return of The One Arm Bandit to Sisters Rodeo. The 15-time PRCA Specialty Act of the Year, John Payne is coming back to entertain crowds as the most popular rodeo act in the history of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.

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Quilt Show director guiding event into the future

Dawn Boyd says that she doesn’t consider herself a “serious” quilter. But she’s very serious indeed about shepherding the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS) into the future.

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Sisters author has sold millions of books

If you research Sisters resident Melody Carlson online, it’s quickly clear she’s a prolific published author.

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SFF brings artist to Sisters students

Artist, illustrator, and speaker Gary Hirsch will share his talents with Sisters students this week.

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Sisters roundabout has new residents

Three years ago it was the sketchy, uncontrolled intersection of Highway 20/Barclay Drive/McKinney Butte Road. On Monday, April 8, after years of planning and construction of a new roundabout, it became the home of sculptor Danae Bennett-Miller’s “Land of Contrasts.”

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Sway Wild headed to The Belfry April 6

Sway Wild, featuring Mandy Fer and Dave McGraw, will play The Belfry in Sisters on Saturday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m. Sisters musicians Benji Nagel and Brent Alan will open the show. Fer and McGraw have performed at the Sisters Folk Festival.

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Artist’s book celebrates ‘Night Skies’

Sisters artist Paul Alan Bennett’s latest venture makes it very easy to have his world-renowned art in your home — and in your hands.

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Festival will bring blues to Sisters again

Sisters Rhythm and Brews Festival will return to Sisters for its second year on July 26-27.

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Tewalt to tell tales of Sisters at bookstore

Paulina Springs Books is poised to become a hub for social events in Sisters. Beginning Monday, April 1, at 6 p.m., new owner Lane Jacobson will be hosting the first Open Mic Night.

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Sisters filmmakers win distribution

“The Far Green Country,” a documentary film created by Eli and Kelly Pyke of Sisters, has found distribution through a company called Indie Rights Movies. They are helping the filmmakers release their movie on digital platforms worldwide, beginning with Amazon Prime.

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Hundreds of people enjoy Art-i-facts

Sisters High School (SHS) was transformed into a unique collaboration of the arts Tuesday evening, March 19, as students, teachers, and guests gathered together for the annual art night event.

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2019 Folk Festival poster unveiled

Music and art enthusiasts gathered at Sisters Gallery & Frame Shop last week for the official unveiling of the 2019 Sisters Folk Festival poster featuring the original artwork of Dennis McGregor, local artist, singer/songwriter, and author.

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Woodpecker Festival coming to Sisters

On April 1 registration will be open for The East Cascades Audubon Society’s (ECAS) premier birding event, which will be held in Sisters: the Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival. The event itself will be running from May 30 to June 2.

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Final ‘Open Studios’ finishes Caldera season

March artist residencies at Caldera were hampered by late-season snowfall. Still, seven artists made it to Central Oregon for their residencies. Working in film, literature, photography, and other media, they will share artwork, readings, and conversation during Open Studios this Saturday.

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Poet Laureate to visit Sisters

Oregon’s Poet Laureate will visit Sisters next month.

“Confluence,” an evening with Kim Stafford, Oregon’s ninth Poet Laureate, will take place Tuesday, April 9, 7 p.m., at FivePine Conference Center.

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Tehan will be Rodeo Grand Marshal

Sisters Rodeo has chosen Sisters legendary songbird Peggy Clerf Tehan as the 2019 Grand Marshal of the Sisters Rodeo Parade.

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High Desert Chorale sings into spring

Despite our recent heavy snowfall, Connie Gunterman, director of the Sisters High Desert Chorale, has her eye and ear turned toward spring.

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