Cascade A&E January 2019

C A SCA D E JANUARY

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Extraordinary: Ashton Eaton Two Time Olympic Gold Medalist

Ashton Eaton is a hero, two time Olympic champion, and world record holder. In his younger years, key adults played a large role in his life, giving him a first-hand understanding of the power mentors have to ignite potential.

Asking nothing in return, Ashton agreed to become a spokesman for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon. His goal is to encourage others to become mentors: to defend, ignite, and empower potential.

Thank you, Ashton, for your support.

It means a great deal to us, and to the Littles you have helped us match with Bigs.

IGNITING POTENTIAL FOR 25 YEARS www.bbbsco.org

Celebrating National Mentoring Month January, 2019

Be Extraordinary: Become a Big Brother or a Big Sister!

BUSINESS IS BETTER WITH FRIENDS!

JOIN THE REDMOND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TODAY! HOW TO CONNECT WITH OVER 750 OTHER LOCAL BUSINESSES:

1) Learn more about how the Redmond Chamber helps businesses by going to www.visitredmondoregon.com.

2) Fill out a membership form online.

3) Enjoy being a part of a vibrant community of fellow business leaders and know you’re making Redmond a better place to live!

541-923-5191 - 446 SW 7TH ST. REDMOND, OREGON 97756

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CURIOSITY IS ESSENTIAL Every student, every day (PK-8th), is enriched through Music, Art, Design, Spanish and Physical Development.

Please call to schedule a tour.

541-382-7755 www.sevenpeaksschool.org

Every student, every day.

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Creation of Crow

Open January 26 through April 7

Music in Public Places Library Series January 26, 2019 - 2:00PM

Prineville Library................................Dove String Quartet Redmond Library.........................................String Quartet Sisters Library.....................................Flute & Guitar Duo Symphony Spotlight Recital January 26, 2019 - 2:00PM Wille Hall (in Coats Campus Center at COCC) 27th Street Brass Quintet 59800 South Highway 97 Bend, Oregon 97702 541-382-4754 highdesertmuseum.org

Organized by the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon Made possible by

Smithsonian Affiliate

These four concerts are open to the public and tickets are not required.

www.cosymphony.com COSA, Inc. * info@cosymphony.com * 541-317-3941

SUBSCRIBE 117 Roosevelt Ave., Bend, OR

JANUA RY - MAY CLASS ES NOW OPEN

create your play at the art station

Let your creativity and inspirations come to life.

PAINTING • DRAWING • PRINTING • SCULPTURE GLASS ART • TEXTILES • CERAMICS • POTTERY • JEWELRY

541-617-0900

Workshop with Barbara Janeckie Join renowned visiting artist Barbara Janeckie and learn to create snow scenes that capture a sense of light and illumination.

The Light-Filled Snow Scene January 17-19, 10am-5pm Contact: nancym2010@bendbroadband.com

Look for adult, youth and family classes, art parties and open studio times now through spring.

W E E K LY FREE The place for art & cultural events in Central Oregon

For schedules, fees and more, visit bendparksandrec.org.

Join here: http://eepurl.com/jTcBX

The Art Station 313 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr. in the Old Mill District p. (541) 389-7275

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Unrepresented Artists of Bend • Art in the Atrium • Kim McClain • Bend Exhibits

Art at the Redmond Library

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Neave Trio • Portland Cello Project

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Grounded • Kiss of the Spider Woman

COVER STORY

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CALL TO ART

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Purple Rain by Karen Ruane

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LITERARY

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Artists' Gallery • Betty Gray Gallery

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First Friday & HDCM 2018 Gala

Editorial Advisory Board

Pam Beezley Dawn Boone Maralyn Thoma Dougherty Susan Luckey Higdon Billye Turner Howard Schor Ray Solley Lori Lubbesmeyer Lisa Lubbesmeyer

Sunriver Music Festival Bend Art Center 2nd Street Theater Tumalo Art Gallery Art Consultant B.E.A.T. Tower Theatre Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery

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Sisters Folk Festival • Sisters Exhibits

Autumn Woods by Joren Traveller

Producers

Pamela Hulse Andrews Jeff Martin Marcee Hillman Moeggenberg David Phillips Kalea Aguon

Founder President Production Director Advertising Executive Production/Design/ Online Communications Natalie Nieman Production David Hill Distribution

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Pamela Louis Pottery Inspired by Meditation

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hen potter Pamela Louis begins a new piece, she has no idea what it will turn out to be. She doesn’t plan the color or design until she actually is in the process of creating it. Her success in fashioning a strikingly beautiful bowl or plate comes from “the mind, body, soul connection” she finds in meditation. “It’s my yoga, the way I find flow and rhythm and movement,” she explains.

As a member of the Wasco tribe, Louis lives on the Warm Springs Reservation north of Bend. Her appreciation of Native American traditions undoubtedly stokes her talent but she attributes much of her creativity to the meditation she learned by becoming a practicing Hindu. “Most of my ideas for design come from my meditation practice,” she says.

Her pieces feature rich colors and delicate designs of birds, plants or Native American symbols that are scratched into the glaze using a method called sgraffito (Italian for “scratched”). To start a piece, Louis throws a porcelain bowl or plate with a wheel. When it is in the leather hard stage, she paints on the underglaze using three to four layers of color. With a diamond core sgraffito tool or a wire tool, she then carves into the colored underglaze to reveal the white porcelain base. While some pottery artists use tracing paper to transfer a design onto pottery, Louis creates her designs freehand, never sketching them out ahead of time. Then comes the first bisque firing, some touch-up, if necessary, on the underglaze, application of a clear glaze and the final firing. Lastly, she sands the bottom of the piece with increasing grades of sandpaper until it is as smooth as marble. The result is an elegant and colorful creation that is as pleasing to the touch as to the eye.

After growing up in Portland, Louis received a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree from California College of Art in Oakland. Upon graduation, she helped a friend open a restaurant in the Bay Area and eventually spent nearly four decades in the restaurant business working as a chef. In those days, she remembers, there were no culinary schools for would-be chefs so “I learned as I went.” In her spare time, she painted and began showing her work in galleries. After living in the Bay Area for more than 10 years, Louis moved back to Portland where she and a partner opened a restaurant in the northwest area; it attained the Best 100 Restaurants list in Portland in just a few months. Ten years later, she moved to Atlanta, again as a chef, where she stayed for 13 years and redefined herself through studying ceramics. She attended Georgia State University in ceramics and became hooked on pottery. In 2013, she returned to her family’s ancestral home on the Warm Springs Reservation where she was able to set up a studio and began creating pottery in earnest.

Although Louis had sold her paintings years ago in galleries in the Bay Area and Seattle, it is only recently that her work in ceramics garnered attention. For the past two years, she has exhibited at the annual Wildfire ceramics exhibition in Bend and won the blue ribbon for best in show. A painting by Louis hangs in the Museum at Warm Springs. The Red Chair Gallery in Bend is proud to be the first gallery to show her pottery.

Pamela Louis can be contacted through Pamela Louis Ceramics on Instagram.

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Art in the Atrium, Franklin Crossing 550 NW Franklin St. Art in the Atrium, Franklin Crossing, First Friday, January 4, 5-8pm, exhibits Randal Leigh’s Parietal Art and Petroglyph Suite. The exhibit continues through January 27. In the current artwork on display at Franklin Crossing, Randal Leigh depicts “ancient art of distant millennia” Buckhorn Mystic by Randal Leigh and his respect for those artists whose creations date back to the dawn of artistic expression. He notes his intrigue with “our ancient artistic predecessors who stood in reverent, silent, creative solitude through distant millennia to portray the life and soul of that era with elegant and evocative depictions.”

Our artists personal expressions of

Join us January 4 | 4-8 pm First Friday Gallery Walk

Bend Art Center 550 SW Industrial Way, Ste. 180 541-330-8759 bendartcenter.org On display at Bend Art Center from January 4-27 is the Winter x Winter exhibit. In this site-specific art installation, 32 Northwest artists were invited to generate multimedia works about creating a shared landscape through the exploration of our own internal landscape and responding to the places we call home.

Also on display in January, A6 studio artist Cody Ward presents his series Phenomenology. This series is an exploration into human consciousness and selfawareness. How do we distinguish validity from illusion? What role does this play in the greater picture? Inviting the viewer to examine perception and knowledge creation through the relationship and interaction between object and color. Ward will be printing in the studio on First Friday, January 4, from 5-7pm.

Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty 821 NW Wall St. 541-383-7600 cascadesothebysrealty.com Please join us January 4 at our Downtown WxW Poster by Julie Winter Bend Showroom from 5-8pm to enjoy the artwork of Jennifer Cohoon. Cohoon’s primary focus is on acrylic paintings.

The event is sponsored by Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty and your hosts for the evening, Rhonda and Blake Garrison, with co-sponsors Academy Mortgage.

Jeffrey Murray Photography 118 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-325-6225 • jeffreymurrayphotography.com Features American landscape and fine art images captured by Bend nature photographer, Jeffrey Murray. Visit and enjoy a visual adventure of illuminating light and captivating panoramas from scenes in Central Oregon and across North America.

John Paul Designs Custom Jewelry + Signature Series 1006 NW Bond St. johnpauldesigns.com Specializing in unique, one of a kind wedding and engagement rings in a

Old Mill District Open Everyday

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1000 NW WALL ST., STE 110 • 541-322-0421 • LAYORART.COM

Please Send First Friday Submissions No later than January 16 for the February issue to:

ae@cascadeae.com variety of metals.

Karen Bandy Design Jeweler 25 NW Minnesota Ave., Ste. 5 541-388-0155 karenbandy.com Tucked between Thump coffee and Alleda Real Estate, Karen Bandy a Central Oregon national/international award-winning jewelry designer and abstract painter, specializing in custom design in downtown Bend since 1987.

Her designs are bold, fun and very wearable.

Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:30am-5pm, First Fridays and by appointment.

Layor Art + Supply 1000 NW Wall St., Ste. 110 541-322-0421 • layorart.com Layor Art & Supply will be featuring the dynamic work of local husband and wife; Tricia and Bill Huggins. Tricia’s work is influenced by the beautiful Oregon scenery and artists such as Matisse, and Van Gogh.

She is known for her strong use of black lines and bright colors.

Bill’s work is a unique Artwork by Tricia Huggins blend of bold colors and expressionist brushstrokes. He is inspired by music, art and the experiences of the lives around him. Come see this duos presentation and be inspired!

Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery Old Mill District, second story loft 541-330-0840 • lubbesmeyer.com The Lubbesmeyer twins offer a range of work created in fiber and paint.

Through the twins’ collaborative process, they distill literal imagery into vivid blocks of color and texture, creating an abstracted view of their surroundings. Working studio/gallery open Tuesday thru Saturday.

Mary Medrano Studio 25 NW Minnesota Ave., #12 408-250-2732 • marymedrano.com Step away from the crowds and relax in an art studio that is filled with the latest works by Mary Medrano. Located above Thump Coffee and across from the Oxford Hotel in the heart of downtown is a hidden gem of a studio. Stop in and see what’s new.

Blue City Scape by Lubbesmeyer Twins

Mockingbird Gallery 869 NW Wall St. 541-388-2107 • mockingbird-gallery.com Mockingbird Gallery’s First Friday Art Walk will open January 4 from 5-9pm. We will feature Oregon Explored, a one person show featuring the oil paintings of Oregon artist Jennifer Diehl. Please stop in, sip a glass of wine and enjoy the music of The Ryan Camastral Trio while you enjoy an evening of art.

North Soles Footwear 800 NW Wall St. 541-312-8566 Three painting styles as different as individuals can be, but show together as a group from the High Desert Art League, this exhibit at North Soles in Downtown Bend will be up through January. Dee McBrien-Lee paints beautiful expressive abstract acrylics in a large format. Helen Brown works in watercolor on rice paper which results in loose, textured paintings, while Jacqueline Newbold’s journeys give her a never-ending source of inspiration to represent little gems of the world in her color-filled paintings.

Fine Art & Contemporary Craft

6 SW Bond St. & 450 Powerhouse Suite 400

A Sustainable Cup - Drink it up! www.strictlyorganic.com

103 NW Oregon Avenue Bend, OR 97703 541.306.3176 Open Every Day www.redchairgallerybend.com

Jewelry by Julia Kennedy

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january 4 Oxford Hotel 10 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-382-8436 The Oxford Hotel presents Debra Millette’s playful images of Pet Selfies with Their Persons, acrylic paintings of much adored cats, dogs and horses featuring herself and other pet enthusiasts. The exhibit opens on December 31 and runs through February 22. The artist will attend the champagne public reception on First Friday, January 4 from 5:307:30pm.

Peterson/Roth Gallery 206 NW Oregon Ave., Ste. 1 Clancy & His Person Debra by Debra Millette 541-633-7148 thegallery@petersonroth.com, petersonroth.com Peterson/Roth Gallery will be showcasing new work for the new year from all of our gallery artists. Peterson/Roth is located on the corner of Wall St. and Oregon St. below the Silverado jewelry store. Come and enjoy a completely new art experience!

Red Chair Gallery 103 NW Oregon Ave. 541-306-3176 • redchairgallerybend.com January may be a frigid month, but Red Chair will be foreshadowing spring with the focus on three artists who revel in color. Pamela Louis, a member of the Wasco tribe living on the Warm Springs Reservation, uses a sgraffito (meaning “to scratch”) technique to scrape away brightly colored underglazes to show the white porcelain foundation on her pottery. While she sometimes employs Native American motifs such as feathers and petroglyphs, she also portrays finely drawn birds and flowers “just so I can make something that’s pretty,” she says.

Kim McClain, a mixed media artist, also favors brilliant flowers as well as symbols such as hearts and angels in her work. She often includes quotations in her pieces because “it’s like putting the color and painting into words,” she Jewelry by Julia Kennedy says. Jewelry artist Julia Kennedy, who specializes in bead weaving with plenty of bling, is also featured. Bead weaving

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entails sewing tiny beads into patterns using a needle and thread. A necklace can contain a thousand beads, hand-sewn one by one. Kennedy’s creations evoke jewelry from the Victorian era as well as more modern designs.

Sage Custom Framing & Gallery 834 NW Brooks St. 541-382-5884 • sageframing-gallery.com Featured show continuing this month is Images of Winter running through January 26. Images of Winter conjures up images of clean freshly fallen snow, holiday celebrations, family gatherings, curling up in front of a warm fire and sleeping gardens waiting for Spring to start fresh. Different thoughts, images and memories come to mind for us all.

This winter a group of local artists capture their Glow in the Snow by Nancy Misek own insights about this time of year on paper and canvas, with brush, pencil, pen and ink. Come enjoy their creative depictions of the winter season.

SuZ Morrow Studio Willow Lane Artists Studio 400 SE 2nd St. 541-640-2414 SuZ Morrow offers original paintings in acrylic and oil of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Her style is surreal and impressionistic, with several abstract works as well. Stop in and enjoy the colorful expression of the soul of Oregon — it’s mountains, desert,waterfalls, coast, wildlife and people. Working studio/ gallery open Monday - Friday afternoons.

TIAA Bank 5 NW Minnesota Ave. TIAA Bank will be exhibiting acrylic paintings by SageBrushers artists Jack Bridges and Sherri Overholser.

Stop in to see lovely landscapes and related subjects.

Experience 1200 by SuZ Morrow

Please Send First Friday Submissions No later than January 16 for the February issue to:

ae@cascadeae.com Townshend’s Tea Company 835 NW Bond St. Abstract painter Kristine Cooper exhibit continues through January at Townshend’s Tea Company. Bend artist Kristine Cooper’s bright whimsical acrylic paintings represent visual diaries of her life. When life gives you mountains, make the most of it! Finding sparks of inspiration while hiking, paddle boarding or sitting in a coffee shop, Cooper uses art as a way to tell a story, convey a feeling or process life and as an escape at the end of the day.

Exhibit will be on display through January 31.

Tumalo Art Company Old Mill District 541-385-9144 • tumaloartco.com January Group Show at Tumalo Art Company: JOY, a group show about our artists expressions of joy, is being holdover through January. Each artist has written a personal bit about why the art they are showing brings them joy. It might be a particular technique, an experience, or subject matter. Join us January 4 from 4-8pm to celebrate the new year and see this diverse and interesting show.

Tumalo Art Co. will be participating in the community-wide Joy Project starting in early January with an interactive installation, displayed on the outside of the gallery. We invite everyone to write about “what brings me joy” on an orange tag.

Caudlron on Fire by Katerine Taylor Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in the heart of the Old Mill District open 7 days a week.

White Water Taphouse 1043 NW Bond St. White Water Taphouse will continue their two displays by artists Michael Lee and Joshua Stills.

Michael is a retired engineer who now creates custom still and moving woodwork. Joshua is a professional photographer who captures images of landscapes and architecture.

Both artists will have several pieces of their art displayed at the Taphouse through January.

The Wine Shop Photography by Joshua Stills 55 NW Minnesota Ave. The Wine Shop will feature the work of SageBrushers Art Society members Sue McLaughlin and Jennifer WareKempke during January. The exhibit includes floral, still life and landscape subjects exploiting the luminous and sometimes serendipitous quality of the watercolor medium. Works in oil and pastel are also included. Showing through January.

The Wooden Jewel 844 NW Bond St., Ste. 100 541-593-4151 • thewoodenjewel.com We would like to welcome you to the Poppies by Sue McLaughlin new location of The Wooden Jewel on Bond in Downtown Bend. Wooden Jewel represents 25 jewelry designers and welcomes our first artist for First Friday — Oregon artists and sculptor, Heather Greene.

Featuring Works by

Local Artists and Quality Framing 834 NW BROOKS STREET • BEND 541-382-5884 • www.sageframing-gallery.com

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Marietta Bajer & Cate Cushman Monica Schulz, Deborah Cole, Scott Woods, David Gilmore & Stacy Schulz

Nancy Oren, Warren West & LaJuana West

James Neilson, Rima Kizans & Andis Kizans

Jeff Johnson & Charlie Wintch

Catalina Conger, Lauren Grigsby, Rebecca Alstott, Christina Chavez, Isabelle Senger, Autumn Persinger & Katie Young

High Desert Chamber Music 2018 Gala Photos courtesy of Creative Images of Life Spotlight Chamber Players

Keith Hawes, Rebecca White, Kimberly Foil, Victoria Harvey & Francis Senger

Rick Samco, Rebecca Johnson, Lori Elkins & Marcia Morgan

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Mimi Alkire & Marcia Morgan

Margy & Art Lim

Marty Stewart

Denise Rich, Sandra Nedry, LauraJo Sherman & John Runnels

Rebecca Charlton & Suzanne Molt

Cristie & Ronald Totorica

Jim Peterson, Troy & Gina Collins with the Buxton's

First Friday Downtown Bend & Old Mill District

Carol Packard, Tricia Biesmann, Rob Spencer & David Horn

Photos courtesy of Tumalo Art Co., Red Chair Gallery, LAYOR, Bend Art Center, Natalie Nieman & David Phillips

Mollie & Kurt Jurgenson

Mary Marquiss

Dawn Boone & Sue Papanic

Ivan Heinrich & Lidia Vazquez

Zach Filkins & Lacey Champagne

John & Judy Muller

Malia Mullihey, Imerz Marty, Lisa Jakubowski, Meg Chin, Amy Graves & Francesca Manti

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January Focus Artist at Red Chair Gallery Kim McClain

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or Kim McClain, art has always been therapeutic and healing. Perhaps this is not surprising for someone who had a long career in nursing, massage therapy and healing touch energy work before becoming an artist. Growing up in Bend, the eldest of seven, McClain only became seriously interested in painting after nursing her son back to health from a serious injury about a decade ago. She took a watercolor course in Italy with Cindy Briggs which “helped open me up” and began painting in earnest, she says. More art classes followed locally and later in Bulgaria, through a friend. Studying there in the summertime, she was mesmerized by the colorful fields of sunflowers and poppies, which she painted. Flowers became one of her favorite subjects as a result. Artist Stella Canfield became her mentor along the way.

Color is rampant in McClain’s work, which is a vivid mix of watercolor, acrylic, collage and textural elements. Besides flowers, other themes include portraits of women with large soulful eyes. Symbols, such as hearts, are important to McClain and her paintings of angels evoke Russian icons, a reflection of her interest in sacred art. She has just produced a 2019 calendar of birds, which she created partly from observations in nature and partly from her imagination.

McClain says she focuses on “creating with intention and mindfulness,” the result of taking a class on intentional creativity, which involves “active meditation and being in the moment.” Her objective comes through clearly, she hopes, citing comments from viewers who call her work “heartfelt, soulful and feeling.” An avid reader, McClain often includes quotations in her work. “It’s a meditation for me, it’s like putting the color and painting into words, it goes to a deeper place that you respond from,” she explains. Her work is on the walls of Blissful Heart Wellness Center in Bend, which offers classes in yoga, meditation and stress reduction. Several paintings of hearts are displayed there “which complement our theme of spiritual wellness and of course, our name: Blissful Heart,” says Tanya Hackett, Operations Manager.

Although McClain started painting as a hobby and never expected to be shown in a gallery, she has been an artist member of the Red Chair Gallery in downtown Bend since it opened nearly nine years ago. She has also exhibited as the Sunriver Art Fair and Sage Springs Club & Spa in Sunriver. This coming summer she will travel to Ireland to take classes with Ivy Newport, a Lake Oswego artist, and to be inspired by the lush Irish landscape.

Kim McClain may be contacted at kmcclain@bendbroadband.com

Cheers to Art: Donatello

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oin Bend Art Center every third Wednesday of the month as they uncork a fresh program on a famous artist or art movement. Savor a fun evening as we examine the cultural and artistic influences that fueled great artists throughout history.

This 90-minute program includes a slide presentations, libations and open conversation, and occasional extras like live music, theatrical performances and cinema. Each month has recommended reading, in case you want to delve deeper into our month’s topic before or after our event.

Donatello Wednesday, January 16 at 7pm • $10 (includes wine) At the tender age of 17, Donatello was on his way to becoming one of the most influential Photo courtesy of Bend Art Center sculptors of the Italian Renaissance. He breathed new life into stone and bronze figures with energetic, spiraling poses, and developed a new style of flat relief sculpture. Under the protection and patronage of the Medici family, Donatello enjoyed total artistic freedom and eagerly pursued inspiration from classical and medieval sources. Presented by Lorna Cahall. bendartcenter.org

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Old Mill District Winter Artwork Created

by Local Artist, Susan Luckey Higdon Central Oregon artist and founding member at Tumalo Art Company creates piece to celebrate the season

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he Old Mill District commissioned local artist Susan Luckey Higdon to create its 2018 “winter art” piece, which is featured on the district’s banners, winter guide, kiosks, marketing campaigns and annual holiday collectible ornaments.

Higdon created the original piece with acrylic on canvas, seeking to capture the crisp blue of winter sky contrasted with the red berries on the area’s mountain ash trees. In addition, she wanted to illustrate animal or bird life, all combined with her unique perspective.

“It was challenging to capture all the elements I wanted to display in this piece - sky, snow, perspective and birds,” said Higdon. “I like to narrow in on the composition in a way that is unexpected and somewhat abstracted, so I approached it with this mindset. I loved combining all the pieces of this painting together into a celebration of the beautiful winter season in Central Oregon. It was an honor to create this annual piece for the Old Mill District.”

The finished piece shows an expanse of blue Central Oregon sky in which the Old Mill District’s three iconic smoke stacks rise in the background. In the forefront is a snow covered mountain ash tree loaded with berries and providing temporary cover to three brightly colored waxwings, which are commonly seen in the area during the season. In all, it captures the essence of winter in the region. The finished piece is on display at Tumalo Art Co. until January 7.

Susan Luckey Higdon is known for her landscapes of iconic Central Oregon scenes, especially water, fish and birds in their natural habitat. She is drawn to unusual and dramatic composition, pattern and color. Her work has been featured in Italian fly fishing magazine H2O, Bend Magazine and on Oregon Art Beat. Her paintings are in corporate and private art collections across the country. Susan is a founding member of Tumalo Art Company a collective gallery in the Old Mill District, and has been the signature artist for Deschutes River Conservancy’s RiverFeast event for 11 years. More about her work can be found at susanluckeyhigdon.com Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | January 2019

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Unrepresented Artists of Bend

by KEN MARUNOWSKI, PhD AE Feature Writer

Artist #1: Karen Ruane, Artist and Educator

Karen Ruane is an American artist residing in Bend. She received a BFA with a concentration in painting and illustration at the University of Arizona in 2001, and continued education at Rhode Island School of Design in photography. She has been creating art professionally for nearly 20 years. She has also taught process-based art classes to children aged four through 12, and currently teaches adult classes in her downtown studio. Karen also has produced an e-course on alcohol inks that has sold over a thousand times. Karen often shows her work at First Friday Art Walks and has had her work featured in several local and regional publications such as Cascade A&E, Bend Magazine and 1859 Oregon Magazine. Her work was also featured on the 2017 Deschutes Brewery Jubelale label and packaging.

Artist Statement: With a 20 plus year history in art making, I have experienced many evolutions in my artwork. Trained in figurative painting and illustration, my early work was representational and focused on the celebration (without sexualization) of the female form. After several years, I began to experience internal conflict with respect to my subject matter. Painting became a strain and burden, and drained me spiritually. I longed to find the peace and meditative state that art had once provided. I soon discovered the art of paper marbling — a centuries-old practice, originating in Asia and Eastern Europe. The art of floating and manipulating paints on a viscous surface provided me with the process-based sense of calm I was seeking. It became a meditation. Since discovering this fluid art form, I’ve found new and exciting processes in the fluid arts and continue today to create abstract art with fluid media. Studio visits welcome! karenruane.com • hello@karenruane.com • Instagram: @karenruanestudio • Facebook: karenruanestudio

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A Call for Support

ARTS

Rush Hour by Ian Factor

Artist #2: Ian Factor, Artist and Professor

Ian Factor was born in Boston, Massachusetts and began his formal art training at the DeCordova Museum School in Lincoln Massachusetts, the Museum of Fine Arts School and Massachusetts College of Art in Boston, and continued at the Art Students League and the National Academy in New York City. Factor earned his BFA from the School of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University and his MFA from the New York Academy of Art where he graduated Cum Laude. His work has been exhibited and featured in galleries and museums worldwide, including New York City, Los Angeles, Boca Raton, Boston, Maine, Paris, Florence, Siena and Pietrasanta Italy. It is held in private and public collections internationally. A professor of fine art, illustration and design for over 20 years, Factor has taught and run programs in universities and academies from New York City to Guangxi China. He currently lives in Bend, Oregon where he is the Founder and Director of the Bend Academy of Art, and teaches at Oregon State University and Central Oregon Community College, where he is the Coordinator of Satellite Campus Art Programs.

Artist Statement: Factor’s recent paintings and drawings offer visual and conceptual narratives that inspire questions and explore ideas based on energy, dynamism and social psychology. At the same time, his work pulls the viewer into a direct, visceral and emotional experience with the subjects he portrays. His themes range from wildfires and their parallels with modern society’s narcissistic, voyeuristic obsessions with technology, social media and “selfies” to the intensity and crowded solitude of a New York City subway during rush hour. In addition to these narratives, Factor continues to focus on intimate portraits of individuals he meets in his daily life who have influenced him in some way. The constant underlying motive and theme in all his work is his search for moments of calm resolve in the midst of chaos, internally and externally. His process is rooted in the desire for connection, love and freedom in a world of increasing pressures towards the opposites.​ Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | January 2019

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Indigenous Peoples Art & Cultural Perspectives

by CHRIS MORIN of Raven Makes Gallery

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ontext about a matter, be it art or otherwise, provides framework for better understanding the subject as this example makes clear— ‘The ball broke the window.’ or ‘The home run ball that won the World Series landed in the parking lot and smashed a windshield.’

Perceptions about a work of art and the context for the work function correctly when both come from the same people. Works from the Western World are examined in a number of ways and typically fall within the discipline of Western Art Criticism. However, cultural context factors are usually not used or applied. In other societies, cultural context necessarily should be the first consideration given. Art from one culture is better understood by using values and other criteria from that culture.

Artwork from another society can, in turn, provide insights into that culture. The art can explain the culture and the culture can explain the art. For instance, a Maori mask might depict a lesser-known but important deity even more than it serves as a colorful, engaging wooden carving.With regard to the Native American Peoples,basic knowledge about their reasoning, perceptions and cultures should be delineated for both insights and context to be appreciated.

Beginning this issue, four consecutive articles will attempt to abridge the vast volume of knowledge about Native American Peoples with a final emphasis on a general but richer understanding of Native America art.

This first article examines the differences in ‘thinking perspectives’ between Western and Native American societies. The key difference is how language functions for each.

Indigenous Peoples worldwide and Peoples of the Western World have differences across all spectrums of perception—thinking, comprehending and being. The field of History, recorded by Westerners, mostly states facts but does nothing to illuminate these alternate and competing ways of perceiving. Psychology, sociology and philosophy have attempted to resolve the differences, but the discourse remains grounded in the Western mindset.

Most Westerners know that our versions of history require the written word whereas Native Americans relied upon and still use oral teachings. Written history expresses facts about events in the past and when they occurred; deeper history involves the why, how, and what—influences upon a society, human understanding in a particular time, corresponding abilities due to technology of that era.

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about ancestors and interactions with the natural world. The oral stories of humankind, particularly their accomplishments and failures, provide messages of lessons learned and ways to live. Informing an individual about important understandings of the past in this manner also creates an intimate bond between the historian-elder and listener, whereas books or cyber devices are impersonal.

Written and oral differences go significantly deeper than as a methodology for recording history. Western Society’s languages are typically structured with a subject/ noun emphasis; most Native American languages are verb/predicate centric. John ran to the store for band-aids and running for band-aids, John to store convey the same message but stress different things. When these slightly different approaches are applied in everything discussed, two paths of perception diverge.

A slightly different emphasis on a single topic does make a tremendous difference in perception as exemplified in the East Indian proverb The Blind Men and the Elephant. One individual understands ‘the thing’ to be ‘a rope’ from grasping its tail while, by holding the ear, another knew "this must be a fan.”

When Westerners speak of our planet in everyday conversation, it’s typically referred to as “The World,” but Native Americans say “The Earth.” World emphasizes nations, boundaries and places; Earth emphasizes the home for all living things or a great life force in itself.

One way objectifies the planet; the other personifies it.

Westerners have culture but also look at, study and write about it. Concepts are used to explain culture, which is generally regarded as the ideas and values of a civilization.

Native Americans tell legends and behave in a manner that exemplify traditions, which are grounded examples of how to express ones identity, the identity of family, and the identity of a People. Culture based societies tend to rely more upon laws in order to maintain a functioning civilization; tradition based societies tend to rely upon obligations, implicit responsibilities and self-discipline to be sustaining.

Westerners have the written word not only for laws but for agreements also, such as treaties. Native American’s had the spoken word not only to declare societal norms but for understandings between parties.

A note of caution in all this is that different perspectives mean different ways of approaching and going through life, much as there is more than one way to make bread, decorate a room or teach someone to swim.

The differences in all of these perspectives offer nothing

inherently threatening to those of another perspective unless individuals attempt to make those differences appear to be threatening.

The difference in the written word and oral message also has a profound impact on another critical aspect of human existence—metaphysical beliefs. Religion depends upon the written word. Spirituality, however, a more personalized approach to embodying the metaphysical, results from oral traditions.

Printed language allows for academic learning, which is concentrated and mostly follows a linear progression.

Simply, this is all publicly-funded educational models of the last 100 years. This shapes and then guides how most Westerners reason.

Oral language education, where knowledge passes directly as opposed to indirectly, depends upon the surroundings in which it is delivered. Instead of occurring in an institutional setting, oral language teachings happen in the natural setting and encompass the context of the moment.

The oral language learning experience develops extensive rather than intensive contemplation. After years of this type of ‘education,’ an individual reasons in what is referred to as a spherical manner, rather than a linear one.

Ultimately, the Native Americans Peoples have acquired a great deal of our Western ways of perceiving life. They had to in order to survive within the dominant culture. Western society, however, has ignored their way of seeing, which is why most people lack authentic understanding about the Native American Peoples, artwork being one particular example.

My wife and I taught on the Navajo Reservation for a number of years. Before that, we were deeply involved with the Alaska Native Peoples while growing up in the Far North. During these decades, we came to understand how much differently the Indigenous Peoples approach and think about life.

We found, at times, the Native American ways and how they consider things to be rather awkward and cumbersome; other times, their thinking proved uniquely insightful and illuminating. Among them, we had a stronger sense of connection with others, society in general, and interdependence; whereas, we feel a greater sense of independence living in our Western Society.

While we certainly cannot claim to think or understand as they might, we know that our ability to consider the ‘what’ or ‘how’ of things when looking at life has expanded and become more rounded.

ARTS

Journey to Coso by Randal Leigh

Art in the Atrium, Franklin Crossing

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rt in the Atrium, Franklin Crossing, First Friday, January 4, 5-8pm, exhibits Randal Leigh’s Parietal Art and Petroglyph Suite. The exhibit continues through January 27.

In the current artwork on display at Franklin Crossing, Randal Leigh depicts “ancient art of distant millennia” and his respect for those artists whose creations date back to the dawn of artistic expression. He notes his intrigue with “our ancient artistic predecessors who stood in reverent, silent, creative solitude through distant millennia to portray the life and soul of that era with elegant and evocative depictions.”

In his current Parietal Art and Petroglyph Suite the artist shares his appreciation of “nature’s geological artistry and man’s earliest connection with his own imagination and creative impulse.” In his intricate artwork, Leigh pays tribute to the primordial designs of bulls, shamans, early Native American imagery and others of unknown origin.

At Franklin Crossing, the artist exhibits Journey to Coso inspired by one of the images found on The Coso Range, a 90 square-mile area in eastern California, with rock art petroglyphs and carvings. Also exhibited is Buckhorn Mystic inspired by images on the 23 mile wall of Buckhorn Wash in Green River, Utah, one of several canyons and gorges boasting a gallery of prehistoric wall art.

Leigh, a Central Oregon resident, honed his innate artistic ability with some 40 years of work in Los Angeles. He created backdrops, sets and props for live audiences and film productions such as Carl Sagan’s Cosmos and many others, winning two Emmy Awards in the process.

Billye Turner, art consultant, curates the Franklin Crossing displays with info at billyeturner@bendnet.com or 503-780-2828.

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Art at the Oxford

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he Oxford Hotel presents Debra Millette’s playful images of Pet Selfies with Their Persons, acrylic paintings of much adored cats, dogs and horses featuring herself and other pet enthusiasts. The exhibit opens on December 31 and runs through February 22. The artist will attend the champagne public reception on First Friday, January 4 from 5:30-7:30pm.

According to the National Pet Owners Survey, 2017-2018, some 68 percent of U.S. households own pets and enthusiastically spent nearly 70 billion dollars on pet care. Suffice to say, we prize and care for our affection-inspiring pets.

As does Debra Millette, featured artist, whose self-portrait appears with her dog Clancy, aptly named Clancy with His Person Debra. Each of the artist’s acrylic paintings identifies the dog, the cat, the pet as the proprietor of its keeper, “its person.”

The artist, a native Oregonian and Bend resident, notes that her love for “our furry family members” inspired her transition from pet portraits to her unique concept, Pet Selfies with Their Persons. Pets appear at the front of the painting, often with a leg or paw not visible as if holding a camera or cell phone out of sight to shoot an intended photo.

Milette’s interpretation of the scene becomes an “up close and personal ‘tail’ of the pet and their person.” She notes, “When these moments come together, it’s my pleasure to combine realism and whimsy!”

Billye Turner, art consultant, coordinates the Oxford Hotel exhibition schedule with additional information at 503-780-2828 or billyeturner@bendnet.com.

Artists Kim Chavez

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im Chavez is a bronze artist whose career began over 30 years ago. This Oregon artist is inspired by nature. Her sculptures reflect a fascination with the high desert, wildlife and a sensitivity to the environment.

She has traveled extensively through the Northwest and Southwest researching native wildlife and culture. Kim spends many hours designing and sculpting each piece. Her style projects simplicity, stylized lines combined with fine detail. Each sculpture is further enhanced with warm patinas that are inspired by nature. Her studio is located in the high desert of Central Oregon.

She recently was commissioned by the city of Capitola, a coastal town in California, to install a bronze sculpture of life size Sea Lions. Kim made the trip to Capitola in October to install and present the sculpture to the city. The sculpture is called Embrace. This is the second commission for Kim from the city of Capitola.

Embrace by Kim Chavez

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BEND EXHIBITS Bend Art Center 550 SW Industrial Way, Ste. 180 541-330-8759 • bendartcenter.org On display at Bend Art Center from January 4-27 is the Winter x Winter exhibit. In this site-specific art installation, 32 Northwest artists were invited to generate multimedia works about creating a shared landscape through the exploration of our own internal landscape and responding to the places we call home. This exploration of a shared landscape offers dualisms of life and death, self and other, light and dark – from the perspective of community and shared human experience.

Guest curated by Julie Winter – Bend, Oregon printmaker, educator and community bridge builder. Winter’s recent work amplifies found surface marks into a visual language through the techniques of printmaking and mixed media.

Also on display in January, A6 studio artist Cody Ward presents his series Phenomenology. This series is an exploration into human consciousness and self-awareness. How do we distinguish validity from illusion? What role does this play in the greater picture? Inviting the viewer to examine perception and knowledge creation through the relationship and interaction between object and color Bend Senior Center 1600 SE Reed Market Rd. Bend Senior Center is showing rotating works by the 100+ members of the SageBrushers Art Society. Included are beautiful paintings in acrylic, oil and watercolor, as well as outstanding photography. Showing through January.

Blue Spruce Pottery 20591 Dorchester E. 541-382-0197 • bluesprucepottery.com Blue Spruce Pottery has been making unique stoneware and Raku pottery in Bend since 1976. Visit the pottery studio, see the potters at work and shop their large selection of mugs, bowls, dishes, lamps and more. Shop online and have gifts shipped directly to your family and friends. Call ahead to arrange a time to visit.

Broken Top Club 62000 Broken Top Dr. Two month exhibit featuring oil, pastel and watercolor paintings

by Jean Lubin, Vivian Olsen and Barbara Slater.

Betty Davis Eyes by Barbara Slater

High Desert Museum 59800 S Hwy. 97 541-382-4754 • highdesertmuseum.org Desert Mystic: The Paintings of John Simpkins on exhibit through February 17. John Simpkins personifies the tradition of the artist as a mystic and hermit. For the past seven years, he’s lived and painted in the schoolhouse in Andrews, a ghost town nestled between Steens Mountain and the Alvord Desert in Oregon’s Harney County. His days are filled with the quiet contemplation and solitary discipline of his studio practice.

In Desert Mystic, he’s created paintings inspired by the surrounding arid landscape and its wildlife. Simpkins weaves them into dense, layered allegories.

His detailed and colorful paintings are shaped by influences as diverse as American Primitivism, Byzantine icon painting and Buddhist art.

He describes the animals of the region as being constant companions and transforms his frequent chance encounters with coyotes, badgers, owls and other creatures into paintings that depict them as guides and teachers, a concept he borrows from the Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum Buddhist tradition. Consequently, the mule deer buck that startles John by peering through his studio window one morning is immortalized as a messenger wrapped in saffron robes.

Simpkins displays a tenacious dedication to his unique vision and perspective. The impressive trove of accumulated paintings from the last seven years that fill his studio are a testament to his robust work ethic.

His vibrant vision has found fertile soil and flourished in its austere environment. John Simpkins has transformed the arid desolation of the Oregon desert into a creative oasis.

North Soles Footwear 800 NW Wall St. Three painting styles as different as individuals can be, but show together as a group from the High Desert Art League, this exhibit at North Soles in Downtown Bend will be up through January. Dee McBrien-Lee paints beautiful expressive abstract acrylics in a large format. Helen Brown works in watercolor on rice paper which results in loose, textured paintings, while Jacqueline Newbold's journeys give her a neverending source of inspiration to represent little gems of the world in her color-filled paintings.

SageBrushers Art Society 117 SW Roosevelt Ave. 541-617-0900 • sagebrushersartofbend.com SageBrushers Art Society presents its annual All Member Show, featuring paintings in oil, pastel, acrylic, and watercolor. The SageBrushers Gallery is open Wednesday and Friday, 1-4 pm.

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The Infamous Stringdusters with Midnight North

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arallel 44 Presents Grammy Award Winners The Infamous Stringdusters with Midnight North at the Midtown Music Hall on Wednesday, January 23 at 7:30pm. These Jedi Masters of Bluegrass pickin’ will be sure to both sweetly serenade us and whip us into a frenzy with their swirling jams so much so that by the end of the night, we fully expect that our hearts will be entagnled with their twangy strings.

About The Infamous Stringdusters Forward motion belies creativity and evolution. A staunch and unwavering commitment to progression is how an unassuming group of five friends can collectively become a GRAMMY® Award-winning force of nature. That’s exactly how it happened for The Infamous Stringdusters. Within 13 years since their 2005 formation, the band—Travis Book (bass, vocals), Andy Falco (guitar, vocals), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle, vocals), Andy Hall (dobro, vocals) and Chris Pandolfi (banjo, vocals) — have consistently forged ahead, relentlessly exploring the musical possibilities of a “bluegrass ensemble” and breaking down boundaries in the process.

In a genre known for traditionalism, the ‘Dusters have consistently covered new ground, inspired fans, and redefined what a bluegrass band can be. 2018 represented a high watermark for the quintet as they took home a GRAMMY® Award in the category of “Best Bluegrass Album” for their 2017 release Laws of Gravity.

Even with such milestones, the members feel like they’re only getting started.

“I’m most inspired by the evolution of the music,” agrees Book. “The band is reaching new heights with our exploration and jamming. The repertoire is deep, and our crew is so entwined in the music and presentation of the show. It’s all come together in the last year or so.”

Hall adds, “Releasing three recorded projects this year has been artistically exciting. Mostly, the band has taken a huge HDCM Concert Series presents leap forward in our live show with our improvisation blending from one song into the next. It’s made everything that much more fun.”

The motion includes a prolific output that rivals any act in music. In 2017 alone, they released three projects: Laws of Critically acclaimed group from Boston Gravity, Laws of Gravity: Live, and Undercover Vol. 2 through Lumenhouse Recordings. Recognized by some of the top names in the game, they teamed up with Ryan Adams for performances of Sweet Carolina on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and at Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Newport Folk Festival. Phil Lesh also tapped them as his band for Phil and Friends at Lockn alongside members of Phish.

Along the way, The Stringdusters have won three International Bluegrass Music Association Awards in 2007 for their debut record, Fork in the Road, in addition to snagging a nomination for “Instrumental Group of the Year” by the International Bluegrass Music Association in 2010. Meanwhile, Things That Fly’s Magic No. 9 garnered a 2011 GRAMMY® nod in the category of “Best Country Instrumental.”

Saturday, January 19, 2019 The Infamous Stringdusters are grateful for the recognition, but they continue to move forward full speed ahead.

7:30pm “I just hope that our music gives people a chance to feel free; free from the burdens of everyday life that we all have, free Wille Hall (COCC) - 2600 NW College Way to just be themselves and be happy,” Falco leaves off.

Tickets available through HDCM “It’s an amazing gift to play this music, to share this journey with these guys,” concludes Book. “I wouldn’t trade it for 541-306-3988 www.HighDesertChamberMusic.com anything, there’s no other gig I’d rather have, no other place I’d rather be than in the moment making this music. This band, 961 NW Brooks St. Downtown Bend our organization and crew, we’re a family and I think I speak for everyone when I say I hope we can do this for years to come.”

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NEAVE TRIO

High Desert Chamber Music Continues Season with Neave Trio

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Boston-based group will perform Debussy, Shostakovich, Piazzolla

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n Saturday, January 19 at 7:30pm the Neave Trio (Anna Williams, violin; Mikhail Veselov, cello; Eri Nakamura, piano) will be presented by High Desert Chamber Music at COCC’s Wille Hall.

The program features Debussy’s Piano Trio in G Major; Shostakovich’s Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67, and Piazzolla’s Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas (Four Seasons of Buenos Aires).

The Debussy and Piazzolla are featured on Neave Trio’s two 2018 CD releases. On November 16, 2018, Neave Trio released their latest album, honoring the music of Astor Piazzolla. Celebrating Piazzolla (Azica Records) includes Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas and new arrangements by Leonardo Suárez Paz for piano trio and mezzo-soprano Carla Jablonski.

Since forming in 2010, Neave Trio has earned enormous praise for its engaging, cutting-edge performances. WQXR explains, “’Neave’ is a Gaelic name meaning ‘bright’ and ‘radiant’, both of which certainly apply to this trio’s music making.” The Boston Musical Intelligencer included Neave in its “Best of 2014” and “Best of 2016” roundups, claiming, “their unanimity, communication, variety of touch and expressive sensibility rate first tier.”

Returning to HDCM’s Concert Series is KWAX Classical Oregon host Peter van de Graaff for a special presentation preceding the concert at 6:45pm. A leading voice in classical music broadcasting, van de Graaff is a professional bass-baritone singer and has performed with opera companies around the world. He serves as Music Director and morning host at KWAX radio at the University of Oregon in Eugene.

High Desert Chamber Music’s mission is to bring world class chamber music and musicians to Central Oregon. Now in their eleventh season, HDCM presents an acclaimed series of classical chamber music concerts, ranging from piano duos to string sextets. As the premier and leading chamber music organization in the region, HDCM offers an exciting roster of professional performing artists. Tickets for all events are available through HDCM online, by phone or in person at their office in Downtown Bend.

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Neave Trio Pianist Eri Nakamura

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oston-based Neave Trio is a group that represents three continents: North America, Europe and Asia. Pianist Eri Nakamura brings experience that also spans the globe with performances from Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center to Izumi Hall in Osaka and Teatro Romano

in Italy.

Born in Hiroshima, she began her piano studies at age four with Mie Ishii. Her development continued at the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, where she was a student of Victoria Mushkatkol and Stephen Perry. After she earned a Bachelor of Music from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music under Mack McCray, she went on to complete a Master of Music and Artist Diploma from Yale University School of Music where she was under the tutelage of Peter Frankl. During this period, she competed in and was a prizewinner in numerous competitions, including first prize in the Yale School of Music Chamber Music Competition, the Miyazawa Piano Competition in Japan and the California State Division of the MTNA-Steinway & Sons Collegiate Artist Piano Competition. She was also a recipient of the Distinguished Musician Award at the IBLA Grand Prize International Piano Competition in Ragusa, Italy.

In addition to her degrees, Nakamura holds a Professional Diploma in vocal collaborative piano from Mannes School of Music, where she was a student of Cristina Stanescu and Vlad Iftinca. She also studied with Sergei Babayan and Anita Pontremoli at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where she received Artist Diplomas in both solo and collaborative piano. More recently, she was a fellow at Tanglewood Music Festival and served as a Collaborative Piano Fellow at the Bard Conservatory of Music.

Eri Nakamura performs with Neave Trio in concert at COCC’s Wille Hall when High Desert Chamber Music’s 11th season continues on Saturday, January 19, at 7:30pm.

Tickets are available through High Desert Chamber Music by phone or online. Come hear the music!

961 NW Brooks St. • 541-306-3988 • highdesertchambermusic.org

Cascade School of Music Launches New Building January 5th, 2019 Our new address is 510 NE Third Street Bend, Oregon 97701 To enroll or to donate visit us at: cascadeschoolofmusic.org 541-382-6866

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MUSIC

Portland Cello Project courtesy of Tower Theatre

Tower Theatre Lights Up The Long January Nights

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his January, come warm up under the neon lights and enjoy a line up that’s as varied as the weather outside. On January 10 the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation invites you to come experience the Portland Cello Project. Over the last 12 years they’ve built a reputation of mixing genres, blurring musical lines and challenging perceptions wherever they go. This time, they’re bringing a huge, orchestral ensemble (including brass, percussion and guest vocals by Patti King of the Portland band The Shins) to perform Radiohead’s iconic album OK Computer from start to finish.

On January 12, spend the evening with guitarist John Sebastian, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer known for founding The Lovin’ Spoonful, a memorable appearance at Woodstock, the TV theme song Welcome Back, and hits Daydream, Do You Believe in Magic and Summer in the City… to name a few!

The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation owns and operates the historic stage in downtown Bend. The Foundation’s mission is to be the leading performing arts organization, providing cultural and education programs that

make an essential contribution to Central Oregon’s lifestyle and strengthen the community.

All tickets are on sale now. Membership, program information, individual and group tickets are available at the box office, by phone or online. Details on events are also on Facebook.

Portland Cello Project Thursday, January 10 at 7:30pm Tickets: Reserved Seating $22, $32, $52 (plus $3 preservation fee) John Sebastian Saturday, January 12 at 7:30pm Tickets: Reserved Seating $32, $47, $57 (plus $3 preservation fee) Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall Street Bend, OR 541-317-0700 • towertheatre.org • facebook.com/TheTowerTheatre Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | January 2019

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The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Musical Dinner Treat Returns to Sunriver with Superstar Talent

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t is hard to find a more perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s with your special person than attending Sunriver Music Festival’s Annual Valentine’s Dinner & Concert, Thursday, February 14 in Sunriver’s historic Great Hall. The evening begins with a hosted Happy Hour at 5pm, a gourmetcrafted four-course dinner at 5:45pm, followed by a full concert.

“This year we are featuring two acclaimed artists – pianist and composer Michael Allen Harrison and inspirational vocalist Julianne Johnson,” states Festival Executive Director Pam Beezley. “Tickets always go fast for this romantic evening of great food and music.”

Delivering music from the heart, Michael Allen Harrison has enjoyed a three-decade career as composer, songwriter and pianist. He is best-known for his magical piano solo performances and recordings. Since releasing his first album in 1986, Michael has released over 50 albums sharing his wide variety of composing styles. His musical genius crosses many different genres, from

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classical contemporary to new age/world and smooth jazz.

Vocalist Julianne Johnson is a GRAMMY® nominated recording artist, actress, teacher, preacher, and director. Her enormous talent and ability to connect deeply with her audiences has captivated Portland area audiences for decades. She is a music director at Portland Community College and in her spare time gives back by teaching youth.

Through their collaborative performances, Michael and Julianne have shared the stage with such notables as Jerry Lewis, President George H.W. Bush, Vice President Al Gore, Tom Selleck, Gregory Hines, Martin Sheen, The Temptations, plus a host of others.

Come on your own or bring your friends. Tables for two and eight are available. Tickets are $80 per person. Historically, tickets go quickly, so call the Festival Ticket Office 541-593-9310, email tickets@sunrivermusic.org or go online www.sunrivermusic.org to make your Valentine’s Day memorable.

FILM & THEATRE

Kiss of the Spider Woman at CTC

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iss of the Spider Woman: book by Terrence McNally, music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb. Based on the novel by Manuel Puig. Directed and choreographed by Michelle Mejaski, music direction by Scott Michaelsen, vocal direction by Trish Sewell and set design by Gary Loddo. Staged by Cascades Theatrical Company and Mejaski Choreography and Productions. The musical runs January 10-13, 17-20 at CTC located at 148 NW Greenwood Ave. John Kander and Fred Ebb, the great songwriting team behind such immortal hits as Cabaret and Chicago, do not shy from exploring the darker realms of human experience in the musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman. The plot revolves around two prisoners in an Argentine jail. Valentin,

played by Rick Johnson, is a political prisoner, an important prize for an authoritarian regime wishing to crush a growing resistance movement.

His cellmate is Molina, played by Dave Felton, a gay window-dresser serving an eight-year sentence on a trumped-up morals charge. Valentin is the definition of macho and, at first, he rejects Molina’s friendship, even drawing a chalk line across the center of the cell, ordering the gay man to stay on his side. But Molina wins Valentin over, helping him escape the torments of confinement by reenacting movies starring his most beloved star, Aurora, played by Christie Cappuchi. The showbiz diva haunts the proceedings as she performs lavish production numbers that drown out the screams of torture. When the prison warden fails to break

Valentin, despite increasingly violent means, he tries to use Molina to draw information on the young revolutionary. But Molina, despite his insistence that he is a coward, makes the ultimate sacrifice to protect Valentin — and, in so doing, at last writes his own inspiring story. Spider Woman dramatizes heroism in the face of fascism.

Mejaski chose this musical for its substance.

“This musical is unique. In one scene, you have the raw, sheer power of human emotion and in the next you have glamour and sparkle, an imagination in one man’s head. You go from torture and pain to song and dance. We hope to make our audiences laugh and we hope to bring them to tears. In the end, we hope to have them thinking, feeling, and carrying this experience with them afterward.”

GROUNDED Soars Back to the Stage

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tage Right Productions presents Grounded by George Brant at 2nd Street Theater, 220 NE Lafayette, Bend, January 11-January 26 with performances Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm with two Sunday matinees at 3pm.

Starring Kit Foreman and Directed by Lilli Ann LinfordForeman, Grounded was performed recently at Cascades Theatrical as part of their Black Box Series.

From the award-winning playwright of Elephant’s Graveyard, George Brant, comes the story of an ace fighter pilot whose career in the sky is ended early due to an unexpected pregnancy.

Reassigned to operate military drones from a windowless trailer outside Las Vegas, she hunts terrorists by day and returns to her family each night. As the pressure to track a high-profile target mounts, the boundaries begin to blur between the desert in which she lives and the one she patrols half a world away.

Grounded will be one of the final productions happening at 2nd Street Theater, which opened in 2001, due to a pending sale of the building. Stage Right Productions, the nonprofit that has operated the theater since 2011, will continue under a new board, with pending productions being planned at various locations in 2019.

Tickets are $19 for adults, $16 students/seniors and are available by calling the box office or online. Grounded contains strong language and content and depictions of violence.

For more information visit www.2ndstreettheater.com or contact 2ndstreettheater@gmail.com or call 541-312-9626.

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LITERARY

Robert Kurson’s Rocket Men Selected as A Novel Idea 2019 Community Read Deschutes Public Library Foundation reveals the book at annual public celebration in Bend

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eschutes Public Library is pleased to announce Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man’s First Journey to the Moon as the 2019 “A Novel Idea…Read Together” selection.

The book, written by best-selling author Robert Kurson, was revealed at a public unveiling in December at the Downtown Bend Library. It is the third time in the program’s 16-year history that a non-fiction book has been selected.

“Over the years A Novel Idea has taken us to different eras in places all around the globe,” says Community Relations & Development Manager Chantal Strobel. “This is the first time we’re going to space, however. Kurson’s book not only captures the urgency and danger of the mission, but it also tells the story of a country that came together during very tumultuous times. Rocket Men is a book that can truly take people to places they’ve never been.”

“A Novel Idea” is the largest community read program in the state of Oregon. Last year more than 5,000 residents read, discussed and attended free cultural and author events at the Library’s six branches and at partnering businesses. With this year’s selection of Rocket Men, the Library is anticipating the highly successful program’s continued growth.

Rocket Men shares the inside story of the dangerous Apollo 8 mission. In early 1968, the Apollo program was on shaky footing. President Kennedy’s end-of-decade deadline to put a man on the Moon was in jeopardy, and the Soviets were threatening to pull ahead in the space race.

By August 1968, with its back against the wall, NASA decided to scrap its usual methodical approach and shoot for the heavens. With just four months to prepare, the agency would send the first humans in history to the Moon. In a year of historic violence and discord—the Tet offensive, the assassinations of MLK and RFK, the Chicago DNC riots—the Apollo 8 mission was the boldest test of what America could do.

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Lovell and Bill Anders, and their wives and children, Rocket Men is a vivid account of the epic danger involved, and the bravery it took to leave Earth for the first time.

Programming for “A Novel Idea” begins on April 6. What follows is three weeks of programs that explore and expound upon the themes and ideas found in Rocket Men. The programming culminates with a free presentation by author Robert Kurson on Sunday, April 28 at 4pm at Bend High School. A book signing will follow Kurson’s presentation. All programs, including the author’s presentation, are free of charge thanks to the support of the Deschutes Public Library Foundation. Free tickets are required for Kurson’s talk; they will be available to the public on April 6 online and in all Deschutes Public Libraries.

Strobel says the program provides Deschutes County residents with a common forum in which

they can discuss ideas, expand their knowledge, discover culture and explore similarities and differences in a safe and neutral environment.

New for 2019, the library also provides book club bags to local book groups throughout Deschutes County. The bags include 10 copies of the book and discussion questions and are available for a two-week check-out. Book club representatives can call Paige Ferro 541-3121063 or email paigef@deschuteslibrary.org to reserve a book club bag.

About the Book: Rocket Men Rocket Men shares the inside story of the dangerous Apollo 8 mission, focusing on the lives of astronaut heroes Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders, while illuminating the political factors that prompted the decision to risk lives to save the Apollo program and define the space race.

About the Author: Robert Kurson Kurson began his career as an attorney, graduating from Harvard Law School. His professional writing career began at the Chicago Sun-Times, where he started as a sports agate clerk and soon gained a full-time features writing job. In 2000, Esquire published “My Favorite Teacher,” his first magazine story, which became a finalist for a National Magazine Award. His stories have appeared in Rolling Stone, The New York Times Magazine, and other publications.

His other books include Shadow Divers, the true story of two Americans who discover a sunken World War II German U-boat; Pirate Hunters, an account of two courageous divers and their quest to uncover the shipwrecked vessel of one of history’s most infamous pirates; and Crashing Through, the story of an entrepreneur who regains his eyesight after a lifetime of blindness.

For more information about A Novel Idea, please contact Liz Goodrich at 541-312-1032 or lizg@ deschuteslibrary.org. Check out the “A Novel Idea” website at www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/ novelidea/ for event listings as they are scheduled and for author information.

“Know Russia” throughout January at Deschutes Public Library economic factors that provided fertile ground for violent change, then details the Revolution’s progress from labor strike to democratic insurgency to Bolshevik coup.

Goldman will analyze the role of workers, women and other underrepresented groups in driving the Revolution forward. Further, she will explore the consequences of seven years of upheaval—comprising WWI, the Revolution itself and the ensuing Civil War—for Russian society, as well as the impact of avantgarde social and cultural experiments in shaping post-Revolutionary ways of life.

Thursday, January 10 at 6pm at East Bend Library | 62080 Dean Swift Rd. Friday, January 11 at noon at Sunriver Library | 56855 Venture Lane

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evolutions and nesting dolls, vodka and iconography—we’re going to Russia in January at Deschutes Public Library. Examine the country’s history of leaders and power, hear classic Russian fairytales, learn about Russian culture and more. All programs are free and open to the public; registration required for programs marked with an asterisk(*).

Exploring Russian Cuisine* From the dough for khinkali to stroganoff, this class is sure to entice! Russian cuisine is distinctive and unique. It was formed under the influence of different environmental, social, geographical, economic and historical factors. Join chef Michele Morris in exploring the unique flavors that this cuisine has to offer. Morris is the founder and owner of Kindred Creative Kitchen, which offers cooking and baking classes for Youth and Adults. Space is limited and registration is required for these sessions.

Saturday, January 5 at 2pm at Redmond Library | 827 SW Deschutes Ave. Saturday, January 26 at 2pm at Kindred Creative Kitchen | 2525 NE Twin Knolls Dr., Bend Russian Politics in the 21st Century Since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia’s political, economic and social transformation has been uneven and incomplete. After a decade of political and economic upheaval under President Boris Yeltsin, Vladimir Putin promised to restore Russia’s power, both domestically as well as on the world stage. This talk explores how Putin has transformed Russia’s political and economic systems and reasserted the country’s presence on the world stage since coming to power in 2000. Presenter Sarah L. Henderson is an associate professor of Political Science in the School of Public Policy at Oregon State University.

Tuesday, January 8 at 6pm at Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall St. Wednesday, January 9 at noon at Sisters Library | 110 North Cedar, Sisters The Russian Revolution Dr. Leah Goldman (Lewis & Clark College) explores the social, political and

The Evolution of Russian Iconography Olga Volchkova shares how tradition influenced her current secular icons, which are inspired by nature, emphasizing the power of plants and the natural world. She will also discuss the use of traditional iconography (the use of symbols to convey meaning) in art.Volchkova is a Russian-born artist currently living in Eugene. She born in Tver, Russia, in 1970, in the former Soviet Union. Many of her relatives were collectivized subsistence farmers living in villages outside of the city, and across the seasons she would leave the city to farm, garden and forage for berries and mushrooms with them.

Tuesday, January 15 at 6pm at Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall St. Wednesday, January 16 at noon at Redmond Library | 827 SW Deschutes Ave. Vodka Tasting at Bendistillery* It has been said that alcohol—and vodka in particular—has been a pivotal force in sculpting Russian religion, society, politics and economics. What is it about this distilled spirit that seems quintessentially Russian? Join us for a tour of Bendistillery and try a vodka tasting. See the behind-the-scenes of the distillation process and then taste the fruits of the labors in the tasting room. Registrants will meet at the Tumalo Bendistillery for the tour and tasting. Space is limited and registration is required; must be 21+ for the tasting, but children are allowed on tour and in tap room if accompanied by adult, as per Oregon Law. Saturday, January 19 at 1pm at Bendistillery | 19330 Pinehurst Road, Bend The Russian Folktale’s World Folktales are our oldest stories, and they distill a people’s character and experience in deceptively simple texts. Dr. Barbara Henry (University of Washington) discusses the principle types of Russian folktales and explores one of Russia’s most well-known tales, “The Magic Swan-Geese.” Henry is an associate professor in the department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at UW. She teaches courses on 19th and 20th century Russian literature and culture, Russian folktales and Yiddish literature.

Friday, January 25 at 3pm at La Pine Library | 16425 1st Street, La Pine Saturday, January 26 at 1pm at East Bend Library | 62080 Dean Swift Rd. For more information about these programs, please visit the library website at www. deschuteslibrary.org. People with disabilities needing accommodations (alternative formats, seating or auxiliary aides) should contact Liz Goodrich at lizg@deschuteslibrary. org or 541-312-1032.

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Aries

Be the best you in January and opportunities will find you. A responsible approach in February will pay off in the future. Do your best to listen in March as new beginnings present themselves. Changes in April bring a lighter mood and a feeling of freedom. Be patient in May when you are asked to stay aware of the details. Step back a little in June and take care of things on the home front. July brings a feeling of rejuvenation and you are ready to get out and go. Shine your light for all to see in August and you could be chosen for something wonderful. Let other people take the lead and the glory in September and be content to focus on your responsibilities.

Remember what your needs are in October as relationships can ask for your attention. A change of plans in November could require you take care of more than your share. Manifestation is strong in December so keep your heart open.

You have been waiting a long time for what is coming and you deserve it.

Taurus

Stretch yourself in January to do new things. Realize what is possible in February as you begin manifesting more than usual. Trust your intuition in March as changes become very real. Rearranging the plan will be necessary in April to make space for all that you are creating. A playful approach in May will make a big difference in how things work out. Nurture yourself in June and realize you simply need to regroup. Unexpected changes in July will open doors for new experiences.

Be patient in August and you will see what you have been asking for starting to show. An opening of your heart in September will make it easier to move forward in relationships. Decisions made in October are cooperative and will bring support. Let go of your fears in November and listen to what the world is telling you. December will show you a glimpse of what is coming.

Opportunities will be more available than ever before.

Gemini

Simplify your situation in January in order to regain balance.

Step back in February and take care of yourself physically and emotionally. Do more listening than talking in March and realize it is almost time to get moving again. April finds you full speed ahead and involved in a variety of different things. Plant a few seeds for the future in May and take time to help them grow. Changes in June are the beginning of a bigger transformation. Turn a corner in July and realize it is time to do what’s best for you. Hard work in August will be part of getting ready for the changes in the near future. September is a time to pass the reins and let other people take more responsibility. Appreciate your relationships in October and realize how nice it is to feel supported. Be a cooperative influence during November with everything that you do. December asks for you to make a decision. It’s time for you to be happy and do things that bring you joy.

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Cancer

A busy January may find you looking for private time and space. Pull back in February and take personal inventory so that you know what you have and need. Let others support you in March so that you can move forward. Play a little in April, it will be really good for you. Keep it simple in May as you look for what you want to do next.

Focus on creating a comfortable living space for yourself in June in a way that works for you. Love yourself a little bit extra in July and give yourself a treat.

Show the world your best side in August and let them see how amazing you are. Follow your plan in September and let other people help you. A pleasant surprise in October warms your heart and makes life easier. November finds you integrating with those around you and enjoying it. Ask for something bigger than usual in December and get ready for your wish to come true. You have always deserved this and now you believe it.

Leo

Shine your light brightly in January and let other people notice you. Slow it down a little in February and pay close attention to details. Pace yourself in March and listen to what others are saying. Decisions made in April are designed to expand your life experience so go for it. Say yes to something new in May and be ready to take action right away. Find some quiet time in June for soul searching and self-care. July brings an opportunity to turn a corner and discover new things about yourself. Make August all about you and do whatever it takes to make yourself happy. Make an extra effort in whatever you do in September and it will make a big difference. Let go of control in October and let other people lead. Mind your own business in November while many people are making changes. December will show you the results of your contribution. Be proud of who you are and what you do.

Virgo

Let your creative side guide you in January and lead you into new areas. Listen to your heart in February as it asks you to trust completely. March will ask you to take steps on blind faith, believe in the direction you are going. Big decisions in April are pivotal and will invite a new part of yourself to come to the surface. Awkward feelings in May are simply because you are doing something new, it will get easier.

Take your time with projects in June and pay attention to how they feel.

July is your chance to be seen and it’s the beginning of something new. Do something kind for yourself in August and realize how much you deserve this.

The world notices you in September so smile and enjoy it. Step through the doors that people open for you in October. Working with others in November will be very satisfying. December brings the realization that you are about to do and be everything you have wanted to be. Celebrate being this wonderful expression of yourself, this is your time.

Love and Light Always, Eileen Lock ~ Clairvoyant Astrologer / Spiritual Medium • 1471 NW Newport Ave., Bend, Oregon 97703 • 541-389-1159 January 2019 | www.CascadeAE.com

Libra

Take a little space in January and enjoy time with yourself.

Ask questions in February in order to make necessary decisions.

A light-hearted approach in March will help you be the most productive. Put yourself first in April and realize how important this is. Working with others in May will teach you how to integrate in a new way. An opening of your heart in June will help you be more approachable. Play with the people around you in July and let them see your happy self. Celebrate whatever you are doing in August and it will make it even better. Hard work pays off in September so take care of business. Appreciate the direction your life is going in October and realize how happy you are. November brings dreams of big changes in the future. Let go of something in December and you will gain way more than you released. Remind yourself that you are ready and able to walk through what is next.

Scorpio

Trust your intuition when making decisions in January.

Follow your heart in February as it leads you into uncharted territory. Listen for your messages in March and do what is being asked.

More decisions in April are significant and will define your situation. Be extra patient in May when it seems that everything is changing. Move towards what feels comfortable in June and let yourself relax. Love and money are flowing in July and you are invited to celebrate. Take care of yourself in August and realize what a difference this makes. Make a plan in September and initiate the first steps. Take your own advice in October and your relationships will benefit. Back up and take care of loose ends in November. Opportunities in December are only the beginning. Take significant steps in the direction that you want to go.

Sagittarius Take a leap of faith in January and give it all that you’ve got. February brings manifestation when you are willing to participate. Use a playful approach in March and it will make time go by quicker. April has requirements that will make a really positive difference in the long run. Start something new in May and be content with small results.

Find some private space in June and let yourself rest up. Something inspiring in July gets you moving and it’s important to stay involved. What starts out fun in August could start to feel like a chore. September shows you how to enjoy whatever you do, especially your work. October brings new relationships and new adventures. Consider a bigger picture in November and invite others into your life. Slow down a little in December and let other people into your heart. Remind yourself how much fun it is to share life with others.

Capricorn Talk about your dreams in January and consider the possibilities. Put the pieces together in February for something big in the near future. Take a significant step forward in March and let the world see you. Situations culminate in April and decisions are made. Using a creative approach in May will create a magical outcome. Be receptive to others in June and you will be delightfully surprised. Remember feeling wonderful in July and let it inspire you to do something for yourself. Make a plan in August and be excited about it. Take an extra-large step in September and let your intentions be known. Demonstrate that you play well with others in October and it will work to your advantage. Slow and steady is the best idea in November as you maneuver through emotional changes. December brings a hint of what you have been asking for. Trust what you hear about the future and what it promises.

Aquarius Give a burst of energy to your project in January and you will be amazed at how much gets done. Stay under the radar a bit in February as you find completion and healing.

Laugh at your situation in March and realize you knew this was coming. Big decisions in April give you the freedom to move forward with your plans.

An unexpected change in May only makes things better. Stay closer to home during June and appreciate where you live. A change of direction in July is all part of the new beginning so be willing to adjust your sails. Do it your way in August and realize that is the necessary ingredient to make things work. Walk through the steps in September and be patient with the process. Let go of control in October and let other people show you the way. Stretch yourself in November to consider something bigger than ever. Be receptive to big rewards in December. You have wanted this for a very long time, appreciate it.

Pisces

Dream a little in January and realize what you want to see happen. Manifestation is strong in February, be clear about what you are asking for. Changes in March are what you said you wanted so trust enough to embrace them. Decisions could feel awkward in April simply because you are doing something new. Watch and learn in May and realize you are starting to figure things out. Make the changes in June that will help you feel more comfortable. Take time to appreciate where you are in July and be grateful for how you got there. Enjoy watching the joyful things that surround you in August and say thank you for what comes to you. Step through your process in September and welcome the healing that happens. Find some quiet time in November and give yourself a chance to recharge. Opportunities show up in December that will continue throughout next year. Be grateful for what you know will be yours.

www.eileenlock.freeservers.com • www.oneheartministry.freeservers.com • Listen for the song in your heart, find the melody and dance to the music.

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SUNRIVER EXHIBITS Artists' Gallery Sunriver Village 57100 Beaver Dr. • 541-593-4382 • artistsgallerysunriver.com Artists' Gallery Sunriver features an artists team and a solo artist for the month of January.

Featured husband and wife art glass duo, Jeff and Heather Thompson, have been creating sculpture in molten hot glass together for over 18 years.

Featured artists LauraJo Sherman creates art that is driven by her passion for life long learning. LauraJo has painted professionally since 1998 and has won many awards.

Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery 17600 Center Dr. • 503-780-2828 Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery presents The High Desert State of Mind, featuring paintings by members of the High Desert Art League (HDAL). The exhibit continues through March 15.

Elk Lake View by LauraJo Sherman The High Desert State of Mind exhibit features artworks by members including Helen Brown, Barbara Hudler Cella, Jean Requa Lubin, Karen Maier, Dee McBrien-Lee, Jaqueline Newbold, Vivian Olsen, Janice Rhodes, Rebecca Reed Sentgeorge, Barbara Slater and Joren Traveller.

The Wooden Jewel 57100 Beaver Dr. • 541-593-4151 • info@thewoodenjewel.com • thewoodenjewel.com Daphne by Dee McBrien-Lee Resident artist Michael Bryant is a gifted sculptor with a long list of accolades. He carves wildlife, people and places from one solid pieces of fine wood. Michael does not use models or pictures only his personal vision from deep within.

By incorporating innovative materials with her exceptional design sense, Sarah Graham creates jewelry that is unlike anything else: organic, textural, with a muted palate that is subtly feminine, yet substantial, unique, yet universal in its appeal.

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Party with the Artists!

January 12 • 4 to 6pm Beer, Wine and Food

Jeff and Heather Thompson: Art Glass

Laura Jo Sherman: Pastels

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appy New Year 2019 from the 30 local artists at Artists’ Gallery in the Sunriver Village. Come and join us on Saturday January 12 from 4 to 6pm for beer, wine and goodies and an art demonstration by painter Bonnie Junell.

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Featured this month is husband and wife glass art team, Jeff and Heather Thompson. They have been creating sculpture in molten hot glass together for over 18 years. Their Gessato series, or pinstripes, describes a distinct feature of these large sculptural vessels. Several separate segments are melted into one whole vessel using an Italian process known as encalmo, resulting in clean, distinct lines. Then, in the molten state, the axis of the vessel is switched 90 degrees by attaching a new blowpipe. The vessel is elongated and expanded along this new axis to create the orgainic contours and patterns. Each is an elegant and unique expression of the glass master’s art.

Another featured artist, LauraJo Sherman, finds that her art is driven by her passion for life long learning, both in art and in general. "I favor more expressive techniques with pastel sticks and will occasionally paint using under-painting techniques like acrylics, watercolors or ink." LauraJo says, “As my career has progressed, I have become partial to bright, strong color and textures.”

LauraJo’s career as an artist has included 33 years teaching art in New York State. She has painted professionally since 1998. She has won many awards, including the “Best of Show” Award from the Pastel Society of Oregon.

To achieve the luminosity of natures landscapes, flowers and fauna using the pastel chalks is a real gift.

Artists’ Gallery Sunriver Village 57100 Beaver Dr., Bldg 19 541-593-4382 • artistsgallerysunriver.com

Glass Art by Jeff & Heather Thompson

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Sunriver Music Festivals 42nd Season Kicks Off with Honoring Volunteers ith its popular Valentine’s Day Concert and Dinner just around the corner and its Piano Showcase returning to Bend in April, the Sunriver Music Festival 42nd Season has kicked off with the honoring of 2018’s volunteers. Jodie Bischof was named the Festival’s Volunteer of the Year and the Executive Director’s award went to George Blankenship.

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Volunteer of the Year, Jodie Bischof, has been an active Festival volunteer since the Festival’s birth in 1977. Jodie has served on the Festival Board since 1979. Her husband, Bruce, served as the first Board President.

In 1996, Jodie and a team of music teachers and musicians created the Young Artists Scholarship (YAS) program. Now, 23 years later, Jodie continues as chairperson and the program has awarded over $512,000 to 148 Central Oregon music students.

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Jodie also provides orchestra musicians housing every August, serves on the Piano Showcase committee, hosts a special reception for Festival board members each summer, brings numerous guests to the annual Festival Faire fundraiser, accompanies the Three Rivers School choir, and runs an active piano studio. “Jodie’s commitment to the Sunriver Music Festival and her dedication to providing top quality volunteer hours has made a significant contribution to the Festival’s operations,” adds executive director Pam Beezley.

Beezley also announced that George Blankenship was named the Executive Director’s Volunteer of the Year. The Executive Director’s award is given to volunteers that have provided significant financial impact to the Festival during the year. George joined the Board in 2002 and served three terms until 2010. This year, George recruited three foursomes to participate in the annual fundraiser Swings fore Strings, helped organize the Donor Reception at Crosswater, provided housing for orchestra musicians, and hosted a major fundraiser at his home. George retired from UPS after a successful career and moved to Sunriver with his wife Shereda in 2000. He currently serves on the Crosswater HOA board. George has served on The Oregon Community Foundation Leadership council, been involved with Habitat for Humanity, United Way and Mountain Star Family Relief Nursery and he worked with St Charles Hospital for the satellite operation now running in La Pine.

The Sunriver Music Festival has over 200 volunteers that assist with a variety of tasks ranging from office work to housing musicians to organizing fundraisers.

The Festival is able to present quality concerts and support music education programs because of the dedication of these valued volunteers.

To find out more about volunteer opportunities at the Sunriver Music Festival, visit www.sunrivermusic.org call the office at 541-593-1084 or email at information@sunrivermusic.org.

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Sunriver Lodge Betty Gray Gallery unriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery presents The High Desert State of Mind, featuring paintings by members of the High Desert Art League (HDAL). The exhibit continues through March 15.

The High Desert State of Mind exhibit features artworks by members including Helen Brown, Barbara Hudler Cella, Jean Requa Lubin, Karen Maier, Dee McBrien-Lee, Jaqueline Newbold, Vivian Olsen, Janice Rhodes, Rebecca Reed Sentgeorge, Barbara Slater and Joren Traveller.

Vivian Olsen, coordinator of the High Desert Art League exhibits, shows her pastel images of wild and domesticated animals. She expertly describes the theme of The High Desert State of Mind exhibit: “We share a love for this place where we live. The nearby mountains and high desert environments in Central Oregon, combined with the pleasant attitudes of the people and the sights and sounds of animals, come together to create an atmosphere perfectly made for creative minds. So, in this state of mind, we celebrate by offering our works of art.”

Member Helen Brown presents watercolors of High Desert landscapes and birds. Her paintings feature a batik technique on rice paper creating a unique textured appearance. She received national recognition with publication in SPLASH, The Best of Watercolor and in exhibits of the National Watercolor Society.

Barbara Hudler Cella exhibits acrylic on canvas artwork. A recognized artist, her Cabo Morning Light will appear in the 24th Arts in Harmony 2019 Annual International Show – The Arts North Exhibition at Hopkins Center for the Arts, Minnesota. The International Society of Acrylic Painters (ISAP) honored her Duluth Hill with the Trekell Art Award in 2018.

Jean Requa Lubin’s realistic paintings exemplify her admiration of the “buttery texture of oil paint” used to depict the beauty of High Desert mustangs and majestic buffalo. She notes her “profound pleasure of expressing with brilliant color my view of the natural world,” hoping “my work leaves a few more footprints in the sands of time.”

In her first appearance with the HDAL, photographer Karen Maier captures macro photos, “getting as close as possible to her subject,” as seen in her image of Kokanee salmon, nearly identical in color to the pebbles in the Deschutes River. Maier also finds inspiration in wildflowers as featured in her exhibit.

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Dee McBrien-Lee’s current artwork features acrylics as well as mixed media and collage. The abstract work suggests the impact of the daily barrage of information as expressed in Daphne. Also, her Stories From My Tribe encapsulates, through many textures and layers including religious symbolism covered up by other information, our need for sharing and understanding.

Jacqueline Newbold, accomplished Central Oregon artist, describes her admiration of the Cascade Mountain Range, “motionless, majestic and awe-inspiring, they are constantly evolving.” Her watercolor paintings in the HDAL exhibit depict the mountains’ beauty through several of their colorful seasonal changes. Newbold’s book, Watercolor Journeys, guides beginning to advanced watercolor enthusiasts.

Rebecca Reed Sentgeorge a Redmond resident, lived on both U.S. coasts, in Australia, China and Japan, each experience broadening her perceptions. She notes that when working, time suspends and, absorbed in creating, she makes art decisions intuitively. Retired, she shows frequently in galleries on Oregon’s “North Coast.”

A Fulbright Memorial Fund participant, Sentgeorge will participate in the National Consortium of Teaching about Asia.

Janice Rhodes, encaustic artist, uses the ancient medium of pigmented, molten beeswax to portray Central Oregon’s past.

One of her featured works, Vanishing Culture, features the profile of a Native American brave in reflective thought. The method originated thousands of years ago for painting on ship hulls and for Egyptian funeral masks.

Barbara Slater, an oil painter for over forty years and Oil Painters of America member, exhibits her memorable portraits of a bear, a fox and other creatures. The artist notes her study of animals’ eyes to Vision of the West by Jean Lubin capture their personalities; her paintings reveal not only that careful observation but her affection and respect for her subjects.

Joren Traveller, a bronze artist and painter, adds texture to elements of her oil on board paintings, noting her experience as “almost as if I am sculpting them.” Numerous memorable visits to local, state and national parks propel her art from “awe inspiring scenic images and elusive wildlife in their natural habitat."

Sunriver Resort invites the public to the exhibition, open all hours. Billye Turner organizes the lodge art series, info at 503-780-2828 or billyeturner@bendnet.com.

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SISTERS EXHIBITS

541.719.1800 • 357 W Hood Ave, Sisters • hoodavenueart.com

• Studio Sale • January 25 - February 20

Prices will be discounted to make room in our studios for new work!

Cloudy River by Katherine Taylor

2019 SISTERS FOLK FESTIVAL

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SHOOK TWINS & JOHN CRAIGIE WEDNESDAY MARCH 6

DARLINGSIDE With Special Guest

RIVER WHYLESS

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Canyon Creek Pottery 310 North Cedar St. • 541-390-2449 • canyoncreekpotteryllc.com Fine handmade pottery by Kenneth G. Merrill made in Sisters.

Clearwater Art Gallery 303 West Hood • 541-549-4994 • theclearwatergallery.com 4th Friday Art Stroll, Navajo rugs, jewelry and baskets made 50 or 100 years ago, prevalent in museums and Native American Antique Galleries, need to be regarded as representing people of a former time.

Cowgirls & Indians Resale 160 SW Oak St. • 541-549-6950 Gently used Western wear, art and furniture. Art by M. Barbera Bronze, Ed Morgan, William F. Reese, Heinie Hartwig originals, Native American baskets and jewelry, buying Native American jewelry and artworks.

Hood Avenue Art 220 S Pine St. #103 • 541-719-1800 • hoodavenueart.com Hood Avenue Art presents our annual Winter Studio Sale! This is an opportunity to collect original art at drastically reduced prices. Discover rare treasures and improve the quality of your life by filling your home with original art. Artists reception during Fourth Friday Art Stroll Sisters, January 25, 4-7pm, enjoy live music and free refreshments. Exhibit dates: January 23-February 18.

Ken Scott’s Imagination Gallery 222 West Hood Ave. • 541-912-0732 Scott’s fabulous designs in metal prompt imagination and admiration, wide ranging decor with hints of other, more romantic eras, to a decidedly whirlwind love affair with the future.

The Jewel Blue Mountain Vase, Pottery By Mitch 221 West Cascade Ave. • 541-549-9388 Ongoing exhibit, jewelry by Mary Jo Weiss.

Jill’s Wild (tasteful!) Women Showroom 183 E Hood Ave. • 541-617-6078 • jillnealgallery.com Artwork, cards, giftware and ceramics.

Sisters Gallery & Frame Shop 252 W Hood Ave. • 541-549-9552 • sistersgallery.com Custom framing and photo restoration. Featuring creative work by Oregon photographers and artists Curtiss Abbott, Gary Albertson, J. Chester Armstrong, Paul Alan Bennett, Wendy Birnbaum, Candace Bruguier, Antonia Carriere, Jan Hanson, Jennifer Hartwig, Vicki Hodge, Norma Holmes, Ann Grossnickle, Kimry Jelen, Carol Grigg, Dennis McGregor, Laurie SantaMaria, Dennis Schmidling, Jodi Schneider, Pat Siegner and Caroline Stratton-Crow.

Studio Redfield 183 East Hood Ave. • 541-588-6332 Featuring hand-painted tiles ceramics, art cards, jewelry, abstract paintings and impressionistic landscapes, hand-painted mugs, bright decorative ceramics, wire baskets, tiled end tables. Paintings by Randy Redfield and original hand-painted tile

by Kibak Tile.

The Porch 243 N Elm St. • 541-549-3287 • theporch-sisters.com Featuring an assortment of Casey Gardner’s acrylic paintings.

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isters Folk Festival is thrilled to announce the 2019 Winter Concert Series. This year’s series will feature dynamic artists, bringing both traditional and innovative Americana music to Sisters this winter. The dates of the three-show series are February 2, March 6 and March 18.

On Saturday, February 2, Shook Twins & John Craigie will return to Sisters in a cobill bringing two outstanding talents together for one night. The critically acclaimed Idaho-born and Portland-based indie outfit have performed at Sisters Folk Festival, but not for many years, and the size of the band, their songwriting, and performance have grown tremendously. The Shook Twins draw on the inherent power of the group’s namesake duo – identical twin sisters Katelyn (vocals, guitar) and Laurie (banjo, vocals). The full band, including Niko Slice (electric guitar, mandolin, vocals), Barra Brown (drums, vocals, drum pad) and Josh Simon (bass, vocals, electric guitar, synth) have graced the stages of High Sierra, Bumbershoot, Floydfest, Oregon Country Fair, Fayetteville Roots Festival, Northwest String Summit and many more in addition to performing at Red Rocks alongside Gregory Alan Isakov and Ani DiFranco. Their artful amalgam of folk heart, indie spirit and alternative energy has effectively captivated fans internationally.

John Craigie is renowned for his eloquent Americana style, engaging live shows, and off-the-cuff clever observations. Craigie carries on the legacy of classic singersongwriters while blazing a trail of his own. His fifth full-length album, No Rain, No Rose boasted two collaborations with Gregory Alan Isakov, namely Highway Blood and I Am California. Both quickly cracked one million Spotify streams and counting as his knack for a captivating narrative and rustic aural palettes powered the 13-track offering together. As No Rain, No Rose landed, he caught the attention of none other than Jack Johnson. Soon after, Craigie found himself onstage for 12 shows during Johnson’s 2017 summer tour. When Craigie plays, it’s one of those special shows that can make you laugh and cry in the same song. It’s a musical journey that can’t be denied.

Each artist will perform full sets … and perhaps a couple tunes together.

On Wednesday, March 6, Darlingside will perform with special guest, North Carolina folk-rock outfit River Whyless opening. Darlingside was the encore performer at the Sisters Folk Festival in 2015, and has returned multiple times as fan favorites, providing the opportunity to watch this impressive group develop over time. The band’s newest album, Extralife, intensifies the journey begun on its critically acclaimed 2015 album, Birds Say. Darlingside’s quartet includes bassist Dave Senft, guitarist/banjoist Don Mitchell, violinist/mandolinist Auyon Mukharji, and cellist/guitarist Harris Paseltiner, who combine to make multiple voices and instruments sound like one urgent mission, calling out to listen carefully.

Darlingside continues to push the boundaries of genre-expanding music with stirring harmonies, thought-provoking lyrics and beautifully creative live shows.

River Whyless has discovered their evolution is a subtler albeit monumentally important one. Deep in the throes of writing and recording their bold new album, Kindness, A Rebel, the four musicians reached a necessary and collective understanding.

Namely: this band is their lifeblood, their family and their love. To that end, the members of River Whyless, each songwriters in their own right, collectively put aside their respective egos, coalesced around each other’s creative vision, and fully embraced the beauty of their enduring partnership.

On Monday, March 18 the Scottish super-group Ímar will perform their modern take on traditional Scottish music. There are many reasons to be excited about

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Glasgow-based five-piece Ímar – not least a line-up featuring current and former members of Mànran, RURA, Talisk, Barrule, Cara, Mabon and The Lowground. All five members – including fiddler Tomás Callister and bouzouki ace Adam Rhodes (Barrule/Mabon), both from the Isle of Man, plus Glasgow native Mohsen Amini (Talisk) on concertina – originally met as teenagers through Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, the Irish traditional music network that tutors budding players throughout the British Isles, and stages the annual schedule of Fleadh competitions. It was via the latter that Ímar’s paths first crossed, as its future members began to amass what’s now a heavyweight collective haul of top prizes – nine All-Ireland and eight AllBritain titles between them – while Murphy is also a double winner of the prestigious Oireachtas contest. These foundations underpin many of Ímar’s distinctive qualities, in both instrumentation and material, while also highlighting the cyclical evolution of Scotland’s wider folk scene. Go back a couple of decades, and Irish repertoire still predominated at many Scottish sessions and gigs, whereas today Ímar’s sound stands out boldly from the crowd. Sisters Folk Festival is excited to bring this authentic Scottish act to Sisters.

For more information on the 2019 Sisters Folk Festival Winter Concert Series please visit sistersfolkfestival.org/WCS2019. Tickets can only be purchased online or at the door.

Advance purchase of series passes are $55 for adults, $40 for youth 18 and under (all tickets will be $5 more at the door). Tickets are also available for individual shows. All shows are at the Sisters High School auditorium and start at 7pm.

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January through March the Redmond Library is exhibiting photography by Cory O’Neill and David Millenheft. Carly Garzon Vargas will be displaying her paper cut art in the Silent Reading Room and the display case will feature fused glass art by Laurel Werhane.

Cory O'Neill’s work as a guide for an adventure youth camp in the High Sierra gave him a profound appreciation for wilderness, and the life changing moments that are created by simply spending time in a world mostly unchanged by the human hand. This love of wilderness has remained a central part of who he is as a person for almost three decades. In that time, he has found that photography provides a means to share some of what he experiences with others.

Each of his images is unique in its own beauty, capturing the essence of the place it was taken at the very finest moment.

David Millenheft is a photographer/graphic designer, specializing in landscapes, wildlife and other things that catch his eyes. He loves being outdoors as natures beauty is all around us. He believes that great creativity often is the result of scouting a location and learning about animal behaviors to be in the right location. His famous gorilla portrait captured the famous look that parents sometimes give their children and graced the cover of Sun Magazine. He is currently based in Redmond, Oregon “A moment captured can last forever”-David Millenheft Carly Garzon Vargas’ work in paper cut uses negative space to create images which represents Growth by Carly Garzon Vargas our diverse human experience. Every element in the image is connected by paper, supported by solid and hand dyed papers placed behind the image. The everyday material of paper connects the images to each other and represents our everyday experience and shared humanity. deschuteslibrary.org

CENTRAL OREGON EXHIBITS MADRAS / WARM SPRINGS The Museum at Warm Springs 2189 U.S. 26 541-553-3331 • museumatwarmsprings.org Tribal members demonstrate & share family heirlooms.

PRINEVILLE A.R. Bowman Memorial Museum 246 N Main St. • 541-447-3715 • bowmanmuseum.org Open Tuesday thru Friday, 10am-5pm, Saturdays 11am-4pm.

Ponderosa Pine Capital of the World exhibit anchors the new exhibit space in the expanded museum. It includes The Woods & The Mill, two full size areas that highlight the workers, tools and history of the trade. Native American exhibit brings history of the people and land of Crook County.

REDMOND/TERREBONNE The Art of Alfred A. Dolezal Eagle Crest Resort, 7525 Falcon Crest Dr., Ste. 100 • 541-526-1185 alfreddolezal.com • artofaad@yahoo.com • Daily, 10am–5pm Original oils, reproductions, classes, gift shop. The eclectic paintings of Austrian artist, Alfred A. Dolezal combine illuminant colors with alternative visions of reality. These contemporary oils on canvas examine the deeper meaning of life and tell a human interest story. Combining profound messages with thought-provoking imagery & evocative symbolism, they are much more than a painting. Come see why we were awarded the 2017 Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor and are ranked #2 of things to do in our area.

Maragas Winery Lattavo Gallery 15523 SW Hwy. 97, Culver 541-546-5464 • maragaswinery.com The caricature art adorning the bottles of Maragas wines was created by Doug Maragas’ mother, Joanne Lattavo, in the late ‘50s & early ‘60s. Joanne was an accomplished oil painter with a renowned art gallery.

Redmond Library 827 SW Deschutes Ave, Redmond 541-312-1050 • deschuteslibrary.org January through March the Redmond Library is exhibiting photography

by Cory O’Neill and David Millenheft. Carly Garzon Vargas will be displaying her paper cut art in the Silent Reading Room and the display case will feature fused glass art by Laurel Werhane.

School House Produce 1430 SW Highland Ave. 541-504-7112 • schoolhouseproduce.com School House Produce is pleased to exhibit the work of SageBrushers Art Society member Kendra West. Kendra’s work reflects her fascination with the watercolor medium and includes recent experimentation with new subjects and techniques.

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ART IN THE HIGH DESERT Artist Applications are open for the 12th annual Art in the High Desert.

Join us for Art in the High Desert, a juried fine arts show/sale in Bend, August 23-25, 2019, on the banks of the Deschutes River, in the Old Mill District. Each year a new group of jurors selects 118 artists to participate in the event. Since 2014 Art in the High Desert has consistently been ranked in the top 30 selling shows in the country by Art Fair Source Book and is currently ranked #10 in the nation for sales (out of over 600 shows).

Art in the High Desert uses the ZAPP application system. For info and registration on ZAPP, please go to: www.zapplication.org. Registration for ZAPP is free for artists.

For more information, go to www.artinthehighdesert.com or email info@artinthehighdesert.com. Applications close February 11, 2019.

ARTISTS GALLERY SUNRIVER VILLAGE 57100 Beaver Drive, Bldg. 19 • 541 593 4382 • artistsgallerysunriver.com NOW, A unique opportunity for local artists to join the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver. It’s a rare opportunity as AGS seldom has openings.

Are you a fine artist or fine crafts person? Looking for 2D artists (mixed media, encaustic, oil, watercolor) and 3D metal artist, wood turning, wearable jewelry art, unique pottery, photography or Sculpture? Live locally?

We are For Artists By Artists. Participating members work shifts, have generous space to show their work, and share in the operations of the gallery business.

Generous commissions percentage paid twice monthly and low monthly expense is shared among Artist Members.

Ready to find out more information? Contact Jury Chair: Dori Kite agsrjurycommittee@gmail.com or come on into the Gallery in the Village at Sunriver.

SISTERS OUTDOOR QUILT SHOW (SOQS) Quilt registration opens February 15: Beginning February 15, SOQS accepts up to 1,200 quilts for display and approximately one third of those can be for sale.

For entry criteria and instructions, check: www.sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org/quiltentryinfo.htm Formal registration will not close until May 31 or the show is filled, whichever occurs first. The quilts “for-sale” tend to fill quickly — sometimes as early as the middle of April. “The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is a show-and-tell exhibit of quilts from around the country and the world. It is not judged or juried,” said Jeff Omodt, Board chair and quilter. “We are happy to accept quilts with the few limitations listed in our Entry Criteria. We are proud to display quilt work, be it your first quilt or a beauty that has one competitions,” he said.

SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL Create Sunriver Music Festival’s 2019 Season Poster! The Sunriver Music Festival invites Central Oregon artists to create the 42nd Season Poster for summer 2019 and join the esteemed ranks of its contributing artists over the past four decades. This year’s selection committee is comprised of a jury of accomplished artists from the Artists Gallery Sunriver.

The Festival’s annual poster is 18x24 with the artist name and title under the Sunriver Music Festival logo. The artwork itself should be at least the same size or larger with similar dimensions, or larger. You can view past posters here: www.sunrivermusic.org and at the Festival office in the Sunriver Village, Building 13.

Artist Benefits: • Expert reproduction and printing of the original artwork ensures staying true to the artist’s colors and medium.

• 300 posters are displayed on storefronts and businesses all over Bend, Sisters, Redmond and Sunriver.

• Posters are sold at the Sunriver Music Festival office and select galleries, book stores and shops in Sunriver and Bend.

• A press release published in multiple local publications (Cascade A&E, Bend Bulletin, Sunriver Scene, and others) with your photo, bio, and artwork.

• A full page with similar info in the Sunriver Music Festival Summer Program of which 2,000 are printed.

• Your artwork will be featured on the front cover of the 64-page Summer Program, the annual ticket brochure and notecards. The brochure is mailed to over 5,500 Festival patrons and Central Oregon residents and visitors. The notecards are used by the Festival as invitations, thank you notes, gifts, and are also available for purchase at the Festival office.

• A framed poster is given to every Festival Sponsor, which often end up on office walls all over Central Oregon and beyond.

• Your original artwork is beautifully framed by Eastlake Framing and auctioned at Festival Faire, the Festival’s biggest fundraiser of the year.

DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 28, 2019 Please contact the Festival as soon as possible if you are interested in submitting art for consideration. Final submission must be received by February 28, 2019.

The chosen artwork is considered a donation to the Sunriver Music Festival; all other submissions will be available for pick-up by early March 2019. Contact the Festival if you have questions.

For more information about submitting artwork for the 2019 Sunriver Music Festival Poster Artwork, or for information about upcoming concerts and events, visit www.sunrivermusic.org, email information@sunrivermusic.org or call 541-593-1084.

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CHEERS TO ART! DONATELLO Bend Art Center 7pm • bendartcenter.org LATE NITE CATECHIMS 2 Tower Theatre 7:30pm • towertheatre.org NEAVE TRIO COCC Willie Hall 7:30pm • highdesertchambermusic.org INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS WITH MIDNIGHT NORTH Midtown Music Hall 7:30pm • towertheatre.org 4TH FRIDAY ART STROLL Downtown Sisters 4pm • sistersartsassociation.org

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