News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Award-winning Bluegrass band Special Consensus is headed to Sisters on Friday, May 5 for a set of workshops at Nechville Banjos West, followed by an evening performance at The Belfry. Special Consensus' sound is grounded in a deep appreciation and understanding of bluegrass music; the infectious band sound reminds people of the past while utilizing the innovations of today. Band leader and founder Greg Cahill is a recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Achievement Award... Full story
Crater is a relatively faint, small springtime constellation that is visible from our latitude here in Central Oregon. Crater is the 53rd largest constellation, taking up 282 square degrees of sky. An arrangement of eight stars defines a pattern that looks like a tilted cup. The brightest of these is Delta Crateris, an orange giant star that shines at a magnitude of 3.6. It is only slightly more massive, but 22 times larger, than our sun and lies at a distance of about 163... Full story
Dixie's on East Cascade Avenue turned into an art gallery of sorts on Friday, March 31, as dozens of Sisters Rodeo dignitaries and guests crowded into the store for the unveiling of the 2023 Sisters Rodeo poster. These posters have become collector's items over the years, and are eagerly awaited as the official start of rodeo season. While sipping champagne and recalling prior posters and rodeos, enthusiasts mingled with the 2023 Rodeo Queen Sadie Bateman. She's described as a... Full story
Jim Crowell offered "An Insider's View of Local Logging, Lumber & Milling" at the March 28 Fireside Story evening hosted by the Three Sisters Historical Society at the FivePine Conference Center. With a mission to gather, preserve, and share local history, the topic of this event was a look back at the industry that changed the trajectory of the local landscape and population, having a huge and lasting impact on the future of the Sisters area. Crowell brought a fabulous slide... Full story
Paulina Springs Books will host a community poetry night in celebration of National Poetry Month on Tuesday, April 18. The event will feature a poetry open mic followed by a reading by featured poet Donna Henderson. Folks are welcome to come and share a poem they have written, or a poem they love. Sign-ups for poetry open mic will begin at 6 p.m. Each reader is limited to two poems or five minutes. This is an all-ages event, all are welcome, and adult content may possibly be... Full story
Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) is hosting a new community event this Saturday, April 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. Community members are invited to come down to the Coffield Center to attend the Kids Carnival, free of charge. Activities include a truck zone, face painting, balloon artist, selfie station, and of course carnival games. Local businesses will provide hands-on activities while also sharing information on the services they provide for kids and families. Kids are encouraged to bring their bike as the Sisters-Camp... Full story
Organizers of the Sisters Rhythm and Brews Festival have called off this summer’s music event. In a statement, Joe and Jenn Rambo of Sisters said, “Just as the tides ebb and flow, so in turn does life. Hosting a festival during the pandemic has taught us what is most important in our lives and where best to focus our energies. It comes with some sadness and excitement to share that as creators we are taking a much-needed break and intend to take this rare opportunity to focus on our family. “We have had an amazing journey wit... Full story
