News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The Belfry will welcome powerhouse acoustic duo Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley on Monday, February 24. Known for lighting-fast picking and rich vocals, the two offer a dynamic performance complete with original songs and recognizable numbers from the country and blues canon. A legendary dobro player, Rob Ickes has been steeped in the Nashville country and bluegrass scene for three decades. He boasts an impressive list of credits, including Vince Gill, Earl Scruggs, Merle Haggard,... Full story
Local fans of the smash-hit "Empyrean" books celebrated the release of the third installment, "Onyx Storm," with a theme party in Sisters. The first two books in the series by Rebecca Yarros, "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame," each topped The New York Times Best Sellers list, where they have remained for more than a year. A local book club last Tuesday transformed Paulina Springs Books into Basgiath War College. "It's a dragon rider school where, when you're a teenager and you... Full story
Berries, fruit trees, roses, and native plants can be grown successfully in Central Oregon (CO). The key is to select varieties suited to local growing conditions and follow recommendations for planting and care. Amy Jo Detweiler, an Oregon State University Extension horticulturist in CO, has authored four OSU Extension online publications that provide details on: • Berries: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pub/ec-1621-selecting-berry-crop-varieties-central-oregon •Fruit Trees: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catal... Full story
Paulina Springs Books will host a gathering and poetry open mic in honor of beloved Oregon poet William Stafford on Thursday, January 23 at 6:30 p.m. This January would have been Stafford's 111th birthday, and the community is invited to gather in celebration of his life and legacy. William Stafford spent much of his life in Oregon and taught at Lewis and Clark College for over 30 years. His first major collection of poems "Traveling Through the Dark" was published when... Full story
Flying Horse Gallery will exhibit the original five linograph prints along with process images that resulted in the final production for the new Penguin Books' book covers for "A Song of Ice and Fire," the basis for the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones." The exhibit will run January 17–February 16. The concepts and linograph prints were created by local artist Mark Seekins and Tim Green, art director at Faceout Studio book design. In Sisters. Green worked directly with l... Full story
The Deschutes Land Trust will host a winter Nature Nights series at the Tower Theatre in Bend. From wolves to gardening for wildlife, the Land Trust is offering free, monthly presentations on nature-related topics given by experts in their field. Nature Nights are free, but a ticket is required. The presentations include: • Wednesday, January 29, 7–8:30 p.m., “Wolves in Central Oregon” Wolves are one of North America’s most iconic animals, occupying a unique and complex role in the natural world. Join Deschutes Land Trust... Full story
Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Art and Agriculture (PMRCAA) will host its seventh annual residency program this year, which brings accomplished artists to Sisters from March through November. Through a juried application process, 36 writers, culture bearers, and artists from around the U.S. were selected. Writers and visual artists will pursue their craft, and bring workshops, lectures, and Open Studio events to the community. The residency program, hosted on a working ranch, pr... Full story
Singer-songwriter Dennis McGregor will play a solo concert in the intimate listening room above Sisters Depot called Frankie's on Friday, January 24, at 7 p.m, This "previously secret" upstairs space has been transformed into a dedicated venue for acoustic music. While McGregor has played in Sisters for years with The Spoilers, this rare solo show will feature many songs not featured with the band. "I'll be playing new songs, old songs, and new-old songs," he says. McGregor... Full story
Author Barbara Knight will celebrate her 85th birthday January 15 with the Big Dog Saloon at Crooked River Ranch. Knight just recently received her first order of her eighth published book, “Poems From The Heart Of A Cowgirl.” Her first book, “The Rescue with Penny the Mustang Pony” was copyrighted and published in 2004, followed by six more “Penny the Mustang Pony” books. “The Cowboys,” “The Storm,” “The Lost Boy,” “The Stampede,” “The Forest Fire,” and then in 2011, “The Day the Indians Came,” completed her seven book s... Full story
Selection of art for Sisters’ new roundabout has hit a speed bump. Assistant City Manager Kerry Prosser told The Nugget, “The initial call for artist proposals for the roundabout art did not result in a clear group of finalists, as the submitted proposals varied widely in scope and quality. “To ensure that the project received a broader range of high-quality submissions, and that the selection criteria were met, the city republished a second Call for Artists in early Novem... Full story
Sisters Arts Association invites you to keep celebrating the holidays by joining the Fourth Friday Artwalk this week, through the downtown galleries. Share in our good cheer, light refreshment, and enjoy the local arts scene with family and friends. If you haven't done a Fourth Friday Artwalk because of your busy schedule, this may be your best opportunity. Space In Common owner Amelia Morton is releasing a small collection of mixed media pieces in honor of the winter... Full story
My visit with Ansel Adams — a legend among landscape photographers — began with a walk up a rising, curving, sandy driveway to his wooded half-hidden home that overlooks the Pacific Ocean at Carmel Highlands. A brick walk led to his front door where a small metal sign announced, VISITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Hesitant to ring the doorbell but reluctant to leave, I decided to ring and seek an appointment. Mrs. Adams opened the door, introduced herself, and greeted me with a smile. She was a small, white-haired, blue-eyed wom... Full story
Make the most of winter’s long days by joining Deschutes Public Library’s Winter Reading Challenge. The Winter Reading Challenge (January 1 – March 20) is an opportunity to explore new genres, read diverse authors, and participate in fun activities for the chance to win great prizes from the library. Adults (ages 18+) can sign up online via Beanstack https://dpls.beanstack.com/reader365 to complete challenges, such as reading a memoir, choosing a book with snow on the cover, or looking up an interesting fact from the New Y... Full story
SFF Presents will host a six-week songwriting workshop at Sisters Art Works (204 W. Adams Ave.) with local artist Beth Wood beginning on January 28. Registration is now open at https://aftontickets.com/bethwoodsongs. Participants must be 18 or older to enroll. The class, "Songs Forever: A 6-Week Workshop/Playshop for Songwriters," will take place every Tuesday night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. January 28 - March 11 (no class March 4). Under the guidance of instructor Beth Wood,... Full story
Makin’ it Local will celebrate the year-end and new beginnings on Friday, December 27, during the Fourth Friday Art Walk from 4 to 7 p.m. The celebration will include a group showcase featuring new work by Kathy Deggendorfer, Megan Marie Myers, Lindsay Gilmore, Rachel Dantona, James Parsons, Quail Lane Press, Green Bird Press, Mitch Jewelry, Julie Hamilton, Susan Luckey Higdon, Kara Frampton, Cheryl Chapman, Kari Phillips, Terri Axness, and Sheila Dunn. Makin’ it Local’s “famous” gingersnaps cookies will be served. Makin’ It... Full story
Discounted tickets to the 2025 Sisters Folk Festival go on sale online on Wednesday, December 18, at 10 a.m. The 28th annual music festival will take place September 26–28, 2025, at several venues around downtown Sisters. Three-day festival tickets will be available through a tiered pricing model, with discounts given to those who purchase first. These discounted tickets have sold out in a matter of minutes in the past, so be sure to set a reminder. The first 500 tickets w... Full story
A new art exhibition that places wildlife against urban backdrops opened December 7, at High Desert Museum. "Neighbors: Wildlife Paintings by Hilary Baker" shares imagery of wildlife native to the High Desert - gray fox, black bear, pronghorn antelope, and others. They stand in the foreground with urban encroachment in the background-the fox on railroad tracks, the black bear in front of a 7-Eleven, and the pronghorn antelope by housing developments. "These paintings are dynam... Full story
Company Grand, a powerhouse nine-piece band known for their dynamic original compositions and high-energy covers, will be headlining an unforgettable New Year's Eve, with the eclectic and funky Kota Dosa, bringing their signature sound all the way from New Orleans. Company Grand is no ordinary band. With a distinctive blend of musical styles and captivating performances, they have quickly become a force to be reckoned with. The group's epic front duo, Lucas and Haley, combine... Full story
Finding seasonal activities isn't a difficult task in the town of Sisters. The Holiday Showcase, hosted at Sisters High School (SHS), was just one of the events that took place recently, and was a major success and increased the holiday spirit of all participants to a new height. The SHS Jazz Choir directed by Steve Livingston, as well as the Concert and Jazz Bands directed by Kayla Golka, were major parts of the concert. The Concert Band kicked off the performance by playing... Full story
Paulina Springs Books will host its third annual Solstice Book Flood, a community gathering and paperback book exchange, on Wednesday, December 18, at 6 p.m. The gathering was inspired by the Icelandic tradition of “Jolabokaflod,” or “The Christmas Book Flood,” in which books are given as gifts in the days leading up to Christmas and friends and family sit around, read, and enjoy each other’s company. Solstice Book Flood Celebration is a community gathering, a paperback book exchange, an evening full of book talk, and a chanc... Full story
Finding a new book series or TV series to enjoy can be difficult. But finding a new TV series, and discovering it’s based on a book series by Jeffery Deaver, is awesome. “Tracker” is a new TV series that’s on CBS Sunday nights. The first season started in February 2024 (“Klamath Falls” was the name of the first one!) and the second season started in October. The TV series is filmed in British Columbia, so the scenery is awesome (kind of like our scenery in Central Oregon). Colter Shaw is the “tracker.” His job is to help... Full story
Sisters authors Kit Tosello and Melody Carlson will celebrate the release of their new novels at Paulina Springs Books, on Thursday, December 12, at 6:30 p.m. Tosello will present her debut novel, "The Color of Home," set in a small Central Oregon mountain town inspired by Sisters. Carlson will present her latest novel, "The Christmas Tree Farm," a holiday story set in Oregon. "The Color of Home," is a heartwarming tale set in a small Central Oregon mountain town much like Sis... Full story
Never Come Down, an internationally touring string band, will return to The Belfry on Saturday, December 21. Local bluegrassers Skillethead will open the show. Since winning the prestigious band competition at Colorado's Rocky Grass festival in 2019, and Fresh Grass in 2022, the ensemble has become a tour de force in the bluegrass and Americana scene. They've gone on to tour with such notable bands as Old Crow Medicine Show, The Travelin' McCourys, and The Infamous... Full story
Bend author and retired criminal attorney Lori Hellis will present her new true crime book, "Children of Darkness and Light: Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell: A Story of Murderous Faith" at Paulina Springs Books on Thursday, December 5, at 6:30 p.m. In this gripping work of true crime, Hellis takes readers inside the notorious Lori Vallow case and the devastating "doomsday murders." A blonde beauty queen, missing children, six suspicious deaths, and the twisted Mormon doomsday wri... Full story
Brad Tisdel will be leaving his current role as full-time creative director with SFF Presents (SFFP) at the end of the year. Tisdel has formed a company that will be hired to coordinate talent booking for both of the group's annual music festivals, the Sisters Folk Festival and Big Ponderoo. Tisdel has been instrumental in the success of SFFP (formerly SFF, Inc.) since he joined the organization in its early stages in 2000. His dedication and visionary leadership were... Full story
