News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The final seven artists slated to perform at the 25th annual Sisters Folk Festival September 30 to October 2 are in the final lineup, announced last week. The full lineup includes more than 30 folk, jazz, bluegrass, and blues artists from around the country, with recent additions David Wilcox, Abby Hamilton, Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas, Strain + Worth, Dave Hause, Justin Farren, and Jenner Fox Band rounding out the list. More than three decades into his career,... Full story
The Roundhouse Foundation, a Sisters-based philanthropy organization that supports innovative programs in Oregon’s rural communities, has announced final selections in its spring grant cycle. Supported programs and projects fall into the organization’s four focus areas, which are fundamental in building thriving rural areas: arts and culture; environmental stewardship; social services; and education. A total of $1.4 million was awarded to 75 organizations working across Ore... Full story
If you’re like me, you might be feeling a little withdrawal now that the Rodeo is over. Of course, you could saddle up and head over to Prineville on June 23 for the Crooked River Roundup with a $67,500 purse. Or maybe plan an Independence Day weekend at the St. Paul Rodeo and it’s whopping $285,000 purse. Or, save a whole bunch of $5 gas and find your way to Sisters Movie House today for “Bitterbrush,” which has scored an impressive 86 percent at Rotten Tomatoes. Emelie... Full story
A special meeting of the Sisters School Board held Thursday, June 16, to vote on a replacement for the position vacated by Don Hedrick, resulted in a tie, delaying the decision for another week. Three applicants, Rodney Cooper, Asa Sarver, and Josette Johnson, were briefly interviewed at the public meeting before the vote took place. The board had nearly a week prior to the meeting to review the applicants’ comprehensive applications, according to board member Jeff Smith. The information within the applications was not s... Full story
Sisters Arts Association’s (SAA) Fourth Friday Artwalk on June 24 celebrates the coming of summer. Hood Avenue Art District galleries welcome you and your friends to meet local artists, see new and old favorite artworks, and take advantage the long hours of summer daylight. Pick up a Gallery Map and follow the ART flags to visit the local galleries. The Clearwater Gallery is freshly stocked with locally made rustic garden art just in time for summer. These whimsical characters and phrases bring beauty and joy to any o... Full story
Ever hear the expression “curiosity killed the cat?” Mushrooms can do that. Kill your cat or dog. Hundreds a year, according to PetMD. And thousands end up in vet clinics, often on an expensive, emergency basis. There are some 10,000 fungal species that have been identified from all over North America. Roughly 10 to 20 percent of mushroom species are edible, 5 percent have medicinal properties, 20 percent can make you sick, and about 1 percent are known as deadly. Here in Sis... Full story
Tyler Cranor, the beloved music teacher at Sisters High School, will take the stage in Sisters one last time. On Friday, June 24, Cranor will be hitting the stage at Angeline’s Bakery — right before his cross-country move to Fort Myers, Florida. Cranor has been the band director at Sisters High School for the past eight years. In addition, he has been an active performer in the local music scene. The show at Angeline’s Bakery will feature an array of musical guests — from colleagues, to peers, to friends, to stu... Full story
Josie Newport, who became the new executive director of Citizens4Community (C4C) as of May 4, wants to assure that all sectors of the community will avail themselves of the platform provided by C4C. Newport views the role of C4C as being to “provide the platform for the community to discuss interesting and important topics. I enjoy working with all personalities and weaving conversations together.” “Josie is a real people person, with lots of energy. She is great at conne... Full story
Jenner Fox has become an integral part of the Sisters music community — as a performer and as a teacher with Sisters Folk Festival’s music education outreach programs. On July 1, he will release his new collection of songs, titled “Good Luck Road.” In this latest release, Fox brings to life stories and soundscapes from the small Wyoming town of Dayton. The Sisters-based songwriter wrote “Good Luck Road” during his stays as Dayton’s artist in residence in 2019 and 20... Full story
