News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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In quilting vernacular, a "PHD" is a "Project Half Done." The East of the Cascades Quilters, based in Sisters, celebrated the completion of many "PHD's" on Wednesday, October 23. The guild began the process in May by having participating members submit a list of partially completed quilt or craft projects. The deadline for completing the projects was the October meeting. As each individual completed a project, they submitted a form showing its completion date. At the regular... Full story
Embroidery designer Krista West will present a tour of folk embroidery on Thursday, November 7, 6:30 p.m., at Paulina Springs Books. She will share her new book, "Everyday Folk" and will share embroideries she stitched for the book, plus describe her work with the textiles. "Everyday Folk" - which is subtitled, "over 175 folk embroidery designs for the home, inspired by traditional textiles," begins with a series of essential projects that feature a range of classic folk... Full story
Over nearly three decades, George R.R. Martin's tales of political intrigue, feuds and magic set in the quasi-medieval world of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros have thrilled millions of readers. The book series spawned the massive cultural phenomenon that was HBO's "Game of Thrones." Now Martin's magnum opus, with the overall title of "A Song of Ice and Fire," is presented in a new boxed set, designed in our own fantastical land known as Sisters Country. Martin announced the Oc... Full story
Brad Earl was in the midst of a successful 46-year career as an architect when his wife Dale McCullough encouraged him to take up painting. That was 26 years ago, when his daughter Sloane was young. Sloane had already shown a knack for the visual arts. "She's been a sketcher since she was two years old," Brad recalled. He told his daughter, "OK, I'll paint if you paint." Brad recalls that he has a photograph of himself painting his first piece - a portrait of a rower on Lake... Full story
Three Oregon poets will read from their new works at Paulina Springs Books on Thursday, October 24, at 6:30 p.m. Each poet is published by Airlie Press, a nonprofit publisher run by writers, dedicated to cultivating and sustaining poetry and to promoting poets from the Pacific Northwest—and beyond. Founded in May 2007, Airlie Press consists of six members, all active poets. Each member shares in the editorial and book production responsibilities and serves for a three-year term. Airlie titles have received recognition as fina... Full story
In collaboration with acclaimed Central Oregon artist Kathy Deggendorfer, Makin' It Local will release "Opening the Klamath," an open edition fine art giclee print by Deggendorfer. The release party on Saturday, November 2, begins at 10 a.m., and includes an artist in attendance, Artist Reception, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The fine art prints will be available for viewing and purchase, including custom framed prints in various archival... Full story
Sisters Arts Association's Fourth Friday Artwalk will have plenty of sweet and a little bit of the unusual. Visit the galleries in Sisters to see what's new this month - including a brand new gallery in town! Gourds and woven baskets by Leslie Burtt and Chris Warren are the main attraction at The Rickards Gallery. Burtt's weaving techniques combine traditional styles with contemporary methods, and the focus of her work is the use of found materials such as naturally shed antlers, cherry bark, reeds, and grasses. She considers... Full story
Brigham Young University’s International Folk Dance Ensemble (IFDE) will perform at Sisters High School Auditorium on Wednesday, November 6, at 7 p.m. Combining ethnic traditions with exquisite costuming, IFDE showcases the dance styles of the world and features the traditions of the United States. The ensemble offers one of the broadest spectrums of folk dance performed by a single group of its kind. Its extensive repertoire includes music and dance from all over the world, including Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia. IFDE h... Full story
Bend author Jana Zvibleman will present her travel memoir "Irelandish" at Paulina Springs Books on Thursday, October 17, at 6:30 p.m. Affection is a theme throughout Zvibleman's "Irelandish." American blow-ins Jana and Bruce zigzag through the land of the redheads and develop fondness for everything from the fiddling to the ugly swans, the bouncing lasses to the screaming market mammy. Exploring the magical mundane, the couple ponders and personalizes timeless stories of... Full story
Sisters Movie House & Café is in the midst of its its weekly “Autumn Arts Adventure” (AA&A) Wednesday night series in October. The series continues on Wednesday, October 16, with another rock related documentary “Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision,” focused exclusively on the legendary guitarist’s unprecedented foray into the recording business. The following Wednesday, October 23, sees an extra special event in the series, a charity benefit for the Deschutes River Alliance. “The Last 100 Miles: The Fight for the Lo... Full story
The music of renowned classical pianist concert pianist Jim-Isaac Chua will fill the auditorium at Sisters High School on Friday, October 25, starting at 7 p.m. Peter Hoover, Executive Director of Sisters Habitat for Humanity, described the event as "an event for the community, to say thank you to the community for their support over three decades." The performance is "an opportunity for those who enjoy classical music to come together and enjoy each other's company and enjoy... Full story
SFF Presents brings Irish newgrass band JigJam to The Belfry on Wednesday, October 23. A special concert with JigJam will be at The Belfry on Wednesday, October 23, at 7:00 p.m. JigJam, described as "the best Irish band in bluegrass" and "sparklingly infectious," has been hailed as "Ireland's answer to Newgrass Revival." The founding members from Offaly, Jamie McKeogh (lead singer and guitar) and Daithi Melia (banjo and dobro), were joined by Tipperary-born Gavin Strappe... Full story
The Belfry will host Ben Rice and the PDX Hustle on Friday, October 4, at 7 p.m. Known as the "blues ninja," Ben Rice brings a unique blend of blues, soul, R&B, folk, and country to the stage, creating an inviting atmosphere that keeps audiences engaged until the early hours. Since his breakout performance at the International Blues Challenge in 2014, Rice has evolved from a beloved Northwest artist to a national and international touring sensation, gracing stages at... Full story
Reporting on the success of Sisters Folk Festival is a familiar tune. There are barely enough superlatives to describe the sold-out three-day event just concluded. SFF Presents Board Chair Leanne Summers summarized it this way: "We've got something special in this community. The 2024 Sisters Folk Festival exemplifies that extraordinary, hard-to-define gift. In a time when it is easy to dwell on differences, Sisters Folk Festival artists, audiences, and volunteers reminded me o... Full story
Bestselling author Emily Lloyd-Jones will present her new young adult novel "The Wild Huntress" at Paulina Springs Books on Tuesday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m. "The Wild Huntress" is a thrilling fantasy about three unlikely allies bound together in a deadly, magical competition. Every five years, two kingdoms take part in a Wild Hunt. Joining is a bloody risk, and even the most qualified hunters can suffer the deadliest fates. Still, hundreds gamble their lives to participate-all... Full story
The 2024 JAM (Journey, Adventure, Music) Silent Auction & Raffle Fundraiser is underway with a collection of packages up for bid and the chance to win a custom Breedlove guitar. The fundraiser is taking place in conjunction with the 27th annual Sisters Folk Festival. Proceeds will support SFF Presents’ mission to strengthen community and transform lives through music and arts educational outreach and programming in Central Oregon. Check out all the auction packages, set up your electronic bidding account, and bid on items by... Full story
The Sisters Arts Association invites you to visit the galleries of Sisters on Friday, Sept. 27, during the day and early evening, as you get ready for the Sisters Folk Festival. It's our Fourth Friday Artwalk. We are delighted to celebrate the art and music that makes our town so special! The usual artwalk hours are 4 to 7 p.m., with some locations offering Artwalk from 3 to 6 p.m. this time in order to accommodate the music! The Campbell Gallery at Sisters Artworks continues... Full story
Conditions were all that could be hoped for when the annual Sisters Artist Studio Tour opened its doors Saturday for a two-day stint. Perfect weather, hundreds of leftover visitors on hand from the Glory Daze Car Show (Click here to see related story.), and an impressive lineup of ceramicists, painters, and sculptors - 18 in all, spread over 12 venues. And even as a steady mass wound its way from one studio or gallery to the next, several gallery operators and artists reported... Full story
There is excitement around the lineup for the Sisters Folk Festival, which rolls into town Friday-Sunday, September 27-29. "I'm excited, even exuberant, about the diversity of music this year," SFF Creative Director Brad Tisdel told The Nugget. Artists from Africa to Venezuela will take the stage, with many artists making their debut at the festival, with stalwarts like blues master Chris Smither marking his return for a third engagement. The last time he was here was in... Full story
Sisters Movie House & Café is welcoming back the popular special event series known as “Autumn Arts & Adventure” starting on Wednesday September 18. At the same time, the cinema and café will be reducing “normal” operating days and hours to Wednesdays through Sundays for the months of September and October. The theater will be closed completely on Monday and Tuesdays, but will feature the special showings every Wednesday along with a number of new releases opening “early” on Thursdays through Halloween. This year’s AA&A w... Full story
The Sisters Arts Association's (SAA) eighth annual Artist Studio Tour is this Saturday and Sunday, September 21-22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Art enthusiasts can hop in the car or on the bike and head out to some of the studios in and around Sisters. A little exploring will lead from wood carving to printmaking and bronze sculpture, from glass lace to rainbow-colored fish, and pastels to pottery. Just beyond the Sisters Post Office at 281 Sun Ranch Dr. is Z Glass Act,... Full story
The Sisters Rodeo Association hosted six outstanding contestants who competed for the title of Rodeo Queen on Sunday, September 8. These talented young women showcased their skills and expertise across various categories, including horsemanship, rodeo knowledge, and public speaking. The contestants were Dana DeCasas from Grants Pass, McKenzie Brass from Redmond, Madison Blackburn (1st runner-up) from St. Helens, Rachel Tolman from Myrtle Point, Jenna Singer from Sherwood, and... Full story
Debut novelist Kit Tosello is launching her new book "The Color of Home" with a party at Suttle Tea on Tuesday, September 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. The novel whisks readers away from the fast-paced life of San Francisco to a backwater town in Oregon in this feel-good novel about letting go of the past in order to move toward a new and better purpose. Audrey Needham felt she had landed her dream job as an interior designer for the rich and famous. But every job has its drawbacks,... Full story
Sisters Festival of Books (SFOB) presented its second festival last weekend and celebrated its new status as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Authors, poets, and publishers from around the region and beyond shared stories, food, readings, and workshops with an enthusiastic audience. Born and raised in Sisters, Dr. Kelly Davis Martin was delighted with the successful fest. "It's awesome! It's so good just being in community with other people who are interested in writing... Full story
Authors, aspiring authors, and readers will gather in Sisters this weekend to celebrate the joys of storytelling in the Sisters Festival of Books. The event is set for a three-day event Friday through Sunday, September 13–15. The weekend kicks off with a community StorySlam event at The Belfry on Friday, September 13, featuring storytelling and story-oriented music. Saturday will serve up a full day of author readings at Sisters Movie House, where attendees can enjoy food and drink while interacting with authors across genres... Full story
