News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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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
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
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
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
The choice for the next Central Oregon Community read, A Novel Idea, will be revealed on December 7 at the Downtown Bend Library. Join fellow book lovers as the library reveals the captivating story that will inspire readers across the community; a selection for young readers will also be announced. The anticipation is palpable as readers gather to be the first to know this year’s featured books. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the unveiling takes place upstairs at 6:30 p.m., featuring literary trivia, small bites by Bleu Bite C... Full story
The Brigham Young University International Folk Dance Ensemble visited Sisters High School to host an interactive intensive and evening show for fellow dancers and community members earlier this month. The group toured through Oregon and Idaho during the first two weeks of November, showcasing their wide variety of cultural dances in numerous cities across the two states, including the Dalles, Corvallis, Eugene, and Sisters. The group of 28 dancers had been rehearsing for... Full story
"The Hell of Helene, a Cascadia fundraiser for Appalachia" will be held at The Belfry on Friday, November 22, at 7 p.m. The night of music, featuring Skillethead, Quattlebaum, Danger Gently, and The Color Study, will support Hurricane Helene relief with a lineup of local musicians, some of which have direct ties to Western North Carolina. Skillethead works in bluegrass traditions of driving fiddle tunes, layered harmonies, and single mics, while weaving in inspiration and orig... Full story
The Sisters Arts Association's Fourth Friday Artwalk is in a holiday mood this Friday. In between shopping, baking, and giving thanks, take a few moments to stroll through the galleries and see what's happening this month. Galleries are open during the day and the featured artists' receptions generally take place between 4 and 7 p.m. Wildflower Studio has prints, cards, stickers, and Christmas card packets by Megan Nielsen, a local artist with a design and illustration background. Pick up new art supplies, ready-made frames,... 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
What comes to mind when you hear the word “flannel?” Perhaps it’s your favorite plaid shirt, your trusty yardwork outfit, a rugged lumberjack, or even a classic grunge band. A new, original High Desert Museum exhibition, “Blood, Sweat & Flannel,” explores what flannel represents. Opened November 2, and running through June 15, 2025, this unique experience invites visitors to explore the stories behind flannel — a fabric that goes beyond clothing to reflect the history of work and culture in the High Desert region. Whi... Full story
SFF Presents will host a concert with the Andrew Marlin Stringband on Thursday, February 13, at The Belfry. The acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and Watchhouse frontman stops in Sisters as part of a larger tour promoting his latest solo record, "Phthalo Blue." Tickets go on sale Friday, November 15, at 10 a.m., at https://aftontickets.com/AndrewMarlin. The solo album features all-original music recorded around one mic at The Tractor Shed in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Along with... Full story
Makin’ it Local will feature three Central and Eastern Oregon artists in art, wine, and food pairing receptions scheduled through the month of November. Artist parings include Raku pottery from Terri Axness / Muddy Creek Studio (Haines), newly released fine art prints by Susan Luckey Higdon (Bend) and Kathy Deggendorfer (Sisters). All pairings and receptions feature Oregon wines curated by Mark Clemens of Friends and Vine, (@friends_and_vine Sisters, Oregon) and feature Alexana Vineyard (Pinot Noir), Resonance Vineyard (... Full story
Bend-based author and poet Ellen Waterston will present essays from her forthcoming book, “We Could Die Doing This: Dispatches on Ageing from Oregon’s Outback,” along with poetry from her award-winning books on Thursday, November 14, at 6:30 p.m. “Inspired by the example of the Poets Laureate who have preceded me, I am eager to share my love of poetry, place, and the power of the written word with Oregon’s diverse audiences,” said Waterston, “and to kindling creativity and community as I go.” As a “card-carrying... Full story
SFF Presents will sponsor a holiday concert with the Boston-based quintet, Scottish Fish, at 7 p.m., on Friday, December 6, at The Belfry. The all-female group offers traditional and contemporary Scottish and Cape Breton music. They came together as elementary school children, and have remained together for the last decade. Their youthful enthusiasm, original arrangements, and high-energy performances have entertained audiences across the United States and Europe, including... Full story
After two months and seven well-received programs, Sisters Movie House & Café announced the final two shows of the weekly “Autumn Arts & Adventure 2024” series. A gallery documentary from the UK’s Seventh Arts Productions — “Exhibition on Screen: Van Gogh – Poets & Lovers” will show at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6. “This Van Gogh exhibition is out of this world,” said Drew Kaza, Managing Partner of quoin media & entertainment, which operates Sisters Movie House & Café. “This is currently the hottest ticket in the... Full story
Fearing injury to hoards of costumed street-crossers, the annual Halloween parade in downtown Sisters changed the popular event, moving it to Village Green. Parents and organizers agreed the event was an unqualified success. The event is sponsored by Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD). Jen Holland, its executive director, told The Nugget, "Trunk-or-Treat was a huge success! We saw over 1,000 people at this event and heard nothing but praise from eventgoers. One of the... Full story
