News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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This month, Sisters Arts Association (SAA) welcomes Canyon Creek Pottery to Fourth Friday Artwalk. The event features some of Sisters' finest traditional artists plus a few new talents. Canyon Creek Pottery (310 N. Cedar St.) is home to an array of handmade pottery, all produced by potter Ken Merrill in the studio situated behind his gallery. The gallery's selection incudes lamps, mugs, dinnerware, and wall art, and custom creations are available. It's a few steps beyond the d... Full story
Robert Sposato is a man on a mission. Carrying a deep passion for jazz music, he has built a successful jazz series at Sisters Depot in Sisters. That series continues with Michelle van Handel’s Something Good Quartet on Saturday, August 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sisters Depot. According to Sposato, “Popular keyboardist and jazz vocalist Michelle van Handel has been a staple of jazz in Central Oregon for several decades, but she rarely performs in Sisters. She brings a tal... Full story
Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture (PMRCAA) invites artists, ecological scientists, researchers, and scholars whose work explores the theme of "Transitions & Migration" to apply for a 2024 residency in Sisters. This residency provides a unique opportunity to explore and engage with the multifaceted aspects of migration and transformation, encompassing human movement and the interconnectedness of all living beings. The application deadline is September 30, 11:59... Full story
For decades, Sisters author Greg Walker has been on a quest to track down the story of a martial arts and U.S. special operations icon. Mike Echanis (1950-1978), gravely wounded in Vietnam, rehabilitated himself through a massive effort of will, became a master of multiple martial arts, and in the mid-1970s trained America's elite warriors in hand-to-hand combatives, including DELTA Force and SEAL Team 2. He was killed while working as a CIA operative in Nicaragua in September... Full story
Saxophone artist Tom Bergeron brings a unique quintet of jazz artists to the Sisters Depot stage on Saturday, August 5. Bergeron is a master of Brazilian music, and was a professor of music at Western Oregon University for 28 years. His wealth of experience and virtuoso saxophone skills will be on display as part of the Jazz at the Depot jazz series. This Metolius Quintet is vastly different from Bergeron’s Brazilian band. Except for vocalist Rosi Bergeron, every player in this band is new and each brings a considerable j... Full story
Bend author and sociologist Marcia K. Morgan, Ph.D. will present her book "Should I Change My Name? The Impact of Your Last Name on Identity, Marriage, and Happiness" at Paulina Springs Books on Thursday, August 10, at 6:30 p.m. The book is a historical and cultural investigation into why married women delete their names in our country, since most women in the world do not. Why did this practice ruffle the feathers of the suffragists? If 30 percent of U.S. women keep their... Full story
"Why do they insist on calling it an air show?" Those are the words of Don Riordan of Sisters as he mused about the upcoming annual event in Madras. When The Nugget asked Riordan what he would call it instead, he stroked his chin a bit and pondered. "Gosh, not sure," he said. "Maybe extravaganza. Maybe festival. It's a heckuva lot more than airplanes," he said. And in looking at the lineup for the two-day affair, Friday, August 25 and Saturday, August 26 at the Madras... Full story
The full performance schedule for the 2023 Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) is now available. This year’s lineup includes 32 total acts set to perform at seven venues in Sisters, on Friday, Sept. 29 - Sunday, October 1. Patrons can purchase tickets and view the schedule at https://www.sistersfolkfest.org . Each of the SFF artists will perform multiple times during the festival weekend, with several acts performing all three days. Music will run from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 29; 12 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, S... Full story
David Mensing has made a living as an artist for more than 20 years. His professional trajectory included working as an architect in Redmond, a camp director, and a certified white water rafting guide. Back in the day, he was also an accomplished pole vaulter. Like most people, at first he didn't understand how his previous jobs and experience were preparing him to pursue his passion for painting. Like pole vaulting, making a living as an artist has many high bars to get... Full story
Angeline’s Bakery will begin offering a few pop-up music events in their magical backyard setting this month. As summer begins to hit its groove so will the Bakery’s local music scene. The bar will be stocked, and the grass will be ready for dancing. The first event is quirky band from New Orleans: Bon Bon Vivant. Bon Bon Vivant (BBV) is a genre-bending band that pulls from singer-songwriter/ pop/Americana/dark ballads and up-tempo indie dance music — but they would prefer you to just listen to the music. BBV’s origina... Full story
Portland author and hiking enthusiast Matt Reeder will present his book "Extraordinary Oregon!: 125 Fantastic Hikes Across the State of Oregon," on Wednesday, August 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Paulina Springs Books in Sisters. "Extraordinary Oregon!: 125 Fantastic Hikes Across the State of Oregon" is a book for every Oregonian and anyone who has ever planned a trip to Oregon only to be overwhelmed with the bounty of hiking options found in one of America's most beautiful states. The... Full story
This month, Sisters Arts Association's (SAA) 4th Friday Artwalk leans toward contemporary artists who are pushing the envelope in their respective disciplines, as well as traditional artists who are experimenting with new techniques and methods. Visitors are encouraged to stop in the galleries at any time during the day, but galleries will welcome them with light refreshments starting at about 4 p.m. Sign up for Quick Draw, one ticket per gallery, for a chance to win one of... Full story
The second of Sisters Folk Festival's (SFF)Summer Concerts at Sisters Art Works series on Saturday, July 29 features a performance by Ron Artis II & The Truth, delivering a tidal wave of powerful music ranging from blues to R&B. Tickets are on sale for $27.50 for adults and $15 for youth 17 and under (fees included) at https://aftontickets.com/ronartis. To say that Ron Artis II plays music from his heart and soul would be an understatement. With his family upbringing and... Full story
The duo The Erins will offer a special show at The Open Door in Sisters July 28, from 6 to 8 p.m., with their songwriter friend from Portland Julian Müller. The Erins (Erin Cole-Baker and Erin Zurflu) are a Central Oregon-based duo making harmony-driven music. The duo first met in a summery backyard music session in 2006, and their harmony-rich sound quickly became a staple in the local venue and festival scene. The Erins played at Sisters Folk Festival, drove across the U.S. in a VW bus, and toured France together. After a... Full story
Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) presents Sisters Hometown Hang - a celebration of local music with performances from Skillethead, Quattlebaum, Beth Wood and Dennis McGregor, and Skybound Blue on Friday, August 11, at 7 p.m. The free show will be the third of four Summer Concerts at Sisters Art Works (SAW) with Ron Artis II & The Truth performing on Saturday, July 29, followed by Rainbow Girls on Saturday, August 19. The brainchild of late-night jams and carrot-picking daydreams,... Full story
Voices, guitars, banjos, bass, mandolins, and kazoos rang out from the outdoor stage at The Barn on Friday afternoon as kids in grades five through nine showed their talent. The public performance culminated last week's creativity camp at Sisters Folk Festival. Teaching artist Joe Schulte led up the "Seed to Sprout" music camp. A mandolin player and bandleader known for his work with Moon Mountain Ramblers, Skillethead, Cascade School of Music, and String Theory Music School... Full story
Ladies of Summer brought an array of vocalists from around Central Oregon to the outside patio of Sisters Saloon on Saturday. Presented by Silent Echo Theater Company, the evening's bill of casual entertainment was composed of summer-themed songs, mostly covers, classics, and standards. The show's starting time was moved back to 8 p.m. as temperatures reached 99 degrees Fahrenheit. Janelle Musson and Clay Hult sang cover tunes to start things off, and provided accompaniment... Full story
Where can you get famous Marionberry cobbler? At the Country Fair in Sisters! This is the 26th year the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration has supported the Sisters community through its annual Country Fair. Through the years the church has contributed over $320,000 to local support agencies such as Family Action Network, Kiwanis Food Bank, Neighbor Impact, Sisters Habitat for Humanity, Healthy Beginnings, Bethlehem Inn, Circle of Friends, and Saving Grace. This year the... Full story
An afternoon spent listening to Kathie Olson talk about her life as a quilter was filled with fun stories, amazing creativity, and great humor expressed when considering her long dedication to the art and craft of quilting. Olson said her sewing machine died years ago and she just never replaced it. For all the years since the machine's demise, Olson has hand-stitched every bit of every quilt to create professional pieces that are a feast for the eyes. Studying her quilts,... Full story
The Jazz in Sisters summer series at Sisters Depot kicks into high gear this month with a concert on Friday evening, July 21. An area native and now-Bend resident, Andrew Lion, brings his Telegraph Trio PLUS, a jazz quintet to Sisters for a night of straight-ahead jazz and high-level improvisation —“the heart and soul of the jazz experience,” according to promoter Robert Sposato. Lion relocated to Bend during the pandemic, and now makes connections between his past in the big city with the talent he finds here in Orego... Full story
Though he died more than a half-century ago, Jimi Hendrix continues to influence virtually everyone who picks up an electric guitar with intent to rock. Few have been as powerfully influenced as Randy Hansen, who will bring his tribute to the rock legend to Hardtails Bar & Grill on Saturday, July 29. Hansen's journey with the guitar began when his father was killed in a car wreck when Randy was 10 years old. His father, who was a coach and mentor, was hit head-on by a drunk... Full story
“Ladies of Summer,” a dinner cabaret featuring songs about summer, will be performed at Sisters Saloon and Ranch Grill this Saturday, July 15, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open and dinner service will begin at 6:30 p.m. The cabaret is part of a summer series of events produced by Silent Echo Theater Company (SETC) and hosted by Sisters Saloon. Admission is $20 (covers performance only). “We are thrilled to be partnering with the Sisters Saloon, so we can do what we love and support local businesses at the same time, ” SETC’s Producing... Full story
For 48 years the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show has been a source of creative and communal fun in the Sisters area. In addition to showcasing stunning works of art, the quilt show also aids in fundraising for several different causes. One of these fundraisers is the bed and breakfast hostel for quilt show attendees, hosted at Sisters Middle School (SMS). Its goal is to fundraise money towards the music program at Sisters High School (SHS), including instrument repair, festival... Full story
The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show ended Saturday in brilliant sunshine with breezes so light they never caused a ripple in the hanging quilts - all 1,166 of them. They came by the busloads, literally. Exploration Tours of Rochester, Washington brought 45 as did Country Heritage Tours of Bedford, New Hampshire. Portland Modern Quilt Guild brought a smaller bus as did others with group sizes of nine to 20. Getaway Vacations from Alberta, Canada landed a luxury coach full of... Full story
Sisters Folk Festival's Summer Concerts at Sisters Art Works series will kick off on Thursday, July 13, with a performance by The Brothers Comatose, a five-piece string band with fierce musicianship and rowdy, rock-concert-like shows. Tickets are on sale for $25 for adults and $15 for youth 17 and under (fees included) at https://aftontickets.com/BrosComatose. Whether traveling to gigs on horseback or by tour bus, Americana mavens The Brothers Comatose forge their own path... Full story
