News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
Fiddlesticks wowed the crowd at the Sisters Act. Photo by Jim Cornelius
The Sisters Act has become a highlight of winter in Sisters over the past decade, providing an opportunity for local folks to share their talents with their neighbors.
The 10th anniversary show on Saturday, March 8, was no exception, drawing a crowd of 600 people to the Sisters High School Cafetorium.
"It was a fun and fantastic show thanks to all the great entertainers and the audience," said organizer Theresa Slavkovsky. "They really clapped a lot and cheered entertainers on."
The Sisters High School Leadership Class and Key Club provided support in concessions and clean-up. Lutheran Church members helped with ticket sales at show.
The show raised $2,500 from ticket sales and an additional $325 from concessions.
The program is sponsored by Sisters Good Samaritan Ministries (GSM). Proceeds from this year's show will be given to Good Samaritan Ministries in Masaka, Uganda, Africa to purchase three tier bunk beds and mattresses for the Masaka orphanage. Proceeds will also be shared with Sisters High School Key Club and leadership programs.
Everyone had a favorite act. Jacob French drew high praise for his performance of two original flamenco pieces and the Boy Shoi ballet of Moscow, Idaho (actually Craig Benton and his crew) provided comic relief.
They danced in wrestling uniforms and tutus, wearing boots, wigs and sunglasses
Jim Cornelius is editor in chief of The Nugget and author of “Warriors of the Wildlands: True Tales of the Frontier Partisans.” A history buff, he explores frontier history across three centuries and several continents on his podcast, The Frontier Partisans. For more information visit www.frontierpartisans.com.
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