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Contents

CASCADE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MAY 2020

Editorial

bend exhibits

music

Central oregon

Sunriver Music Festival

Central Oregon Exhibits

A Message from Cascade Publications Inc. President/CEO Jeff Martin

Breedlove Guitars

Arts

Gin Laughery, Monotype Artist

Photo Pages

My Two Hands Awards

film & theatre

Sunriver Music Festival's 2020 Poster

BendFilm Online Archive

My Two Hands Fundraiser

Sunriver Stars Updates

Billye Turner, Art Consultant Cowgirl Cash

Helen Brown, Award Winner

sunriver

Artists' Gallery Sunriver

new perspectives

Billye Turner Howard Schor

Sisters Exhibits

Producers Pamela Hulse Andrews Jeff Martin

Tumalo Art Gallery Art Consultant

Marcee Hillman Moeggenberg

B.E.A.T.

Lori Lubbesmeyer

Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery

Lisa Lubbesmeyer

Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery

David Phillips Natalie A. Nieman Ronni wilde David Hill

workshops Sunriver Music Festival

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Virtual Reality — Works For Now by JEFF MARTIN — A&E Magazine, Publisher

ou’ll notice that this edition of A&E is missing its shiny, glossy cover. I could tell you that the cover art is a pastel and will look truer to the original, giving it depth on the 50lb book stock paper — and that line might work well in normal times, but the obvious reason is… obvious.

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The A&E crew wants to say THANK YOU! to everyone who made this AE possible — especially our advertisers, some who have been with us 20 years or more. Our hope is that June will open up a bit and we can get back to normal… well, the new normal. In the meantime, send us your selfies!

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One of our advertisers asked what we planned to put in the May A&E since all events were cancelled, and we’re an events magazine. She was turning in her ad at the time, so she must have had faith we’d come up with something! Truth is, it was a great question; we were missing most of our usual content. But as we said last month, the show must go on! Even if it’s not the old way!

taught herself how to offer her painting classes online and is now giving classes to students from all across America and even some from abroad… and so much more showing on pages 4-11.

The new way, for now, seems to be virtual tours and appointments for private showings in the art gallery world, so we’re happy to share what galleries are up to, to fight through this surreal time. Who knows, A&E may have to go all digital, but we’ll fight it till we can’t fight it anymore… there’s just something about reading from a magazine, a book or even a newspaper! The same will be said about touring a gallery — virtual will do for now, but there’s nothing like the real thing! In the next few pages you’ll find a selfie gallery. We couldn’t take our usual event photos, so we asked the arts community and advertisers to send us selfies doing art or at work. The response was incredible! When St. Charles was running low on scrub hats, artist MaryLea Harris made and donated some snazzy caps… High Desert Art League critiqued works on Zoom… Jacqueline Newbold

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MaryLea Harris

“I’ve been lucky during quarantine because I have a home studio. Since my spring shows and workshops have been cancelled, I’ve been working on a new series of abstract paintings exploring the passage of time (ie. moon cycles, times of day, seasons, etc.). I sewed scrub caps that were needed by doctors in the emergency department at St. Charles. My friend is a doctor there and distributed them to her colleagues — it’s fun to get photos and selfies from the doctors wearing my scrub hats! “I was also asked by the Humane Society of Central Oregon to create a painting of a heart with a paw print for their Hearts in Windows kick off. They’re hoping to get volunteers to create artwork for their windows that face the

highway since so many health care workers travel past them commuting to St. Charles hospital. “And lastly, I created a series of mini $40 LOVE WINS heart canvases as a fundraiser for my annual scholarship awarded to a high school senior from Crook, Jefferson or a Deschutes county every year to study art in college. A portion of all of my regular art sales and 100% of the sales from the LOVE WINS series go toward the $2,500 MaryLea Harris Scholarship for Women in Art.” MaryLea Harris, Artist, Art Educator, Maker, Mom maryleaharrisart • @MaryLeaHarrisArt

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Pink Pineapple, Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, Hawaii. Karen Maier, photographer, member of High Desert Art League highdesertartleague. com/artists

Jacqueline Newbold has taught herself how to offer online live watercolor painting classes. “It has been fun and well received! My students are from all over America and even some from abroad.” Jacqueline Newbold • newboldart.com Katherine Taylor painting Broken Top en plein air last week from the road to Sisters. Katherine Taylor Studios katherine-taylor.com

Having a lifelong love of creating art, Jill has a BA from OSU in sculpture, has shown extensively throughout the Pacific NW, and her "wild but tasteful!" women can be found on magazine covers, numerous wine labels, greeting cards and mugs, as well as fine art prints. Although best known for these iconic women, her line of design and impressionistic western artwork has been growing in popularity. While diverse, all of the art reflects a distinctive style and spirit. Weaving strong bold colors, composition, metaphors and energy is created that results in unique art images. Jill Neal • jillnealgallery.com Facebook: Jill’s Wild Tasteful Women

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“I took these photos today [Sunday, April 19, 2020]. In the current situation I felt like doing something on the lighter side [with my art].” Courtney Holton • courtneyholton.com Jean Requa Lubin and her painting, Sisters Rodeo Bronc, to be exhibited at her show, Presenting the Equine, at the Oxford Hotel during the month of July, 2020. jeanlubin.com

Molly has been customizing anything she can get her hands on, including my Kindle. Moofle is her brand. Photo courtesy

of Amy Knapp

Sunriver artist Helen Brown won an award of distinction in the Watercolor Society of Oregon's spring Aqueous Media Show. Her painting, "Oregon Native" was one of 20 paintings chosen out of 80 to receive an award from juror Michael Reardon. Due to the Covid-19 safety precautions, the show, which was originally planned for a gallery in Astoria, took place totally online.

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“This is the High Desert Art League’s first Zoom meeting on April 16 — meeting like this now, instead of members' homes, due to the pandemic. We meet once a month, and found that this format works very well. We were even able to critique several works from individual artists at this virtual meeting.” Helen Brown • High Desert Art League highdesertartleague.com “I am amazed at how people 'step up' in the time of a pandemic. All of my gallery artists agreed to have a COVID-19 Art Sale to help out the gallery and each other. It includes every artist in the gallery and is a 20% off of all paintings and 10% off of all bronzes through May 12. Although we are not open to the public, we are open to online sales and appointment only, one at a time until the closures are lifted.” Pamela Claflin Rimrock Gallery rimrockgallery.com Sarah B Han

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“During the closure of SageBrushers, I’ve discovered that social stimulus is a major factor in my painting. So, instead of painting, I’ve been building handmade books, three so far. The books have unlined paper so they can be used as sketch books, journals, or scrapbooks. Each book has a pocket in the back, and each book is different from all the others. A dozen years ago I made about 40 books and sold most of them. What will happen to these current ones, I don’t know.” Lee August • SageBrushers Art Society Member

“I am well and adjusting to the current normal. I find that I am more reflective during my day, thinking about family and friends and their adjustments. I'm also thinking about my art, finding more time to study artists that I admire such as Helen Frankenthaler, Jasper Johns, Milton Avery, Georgia O'Keefe and Richard Diebenkorn. I'll continue to print in my home studio creating work; the action of the work itself brings me peace. “As many printmakers do, I named my press. Her name is Joy. The act of creating, although sometime challenging, brings me great joy. Over the weeks ahead I'll be exploring ideas in the folder marked "Ideas" and it is thick! “I'm trying to look at this unexpected time in our society as a moment to reflect on all the reasons to be grateful.” Adell Shetterly • Tumalo Art Company and a local Bend printmaker 6

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“I just received final cutting of some natural Blue Owyhee Oregon Opal… Now the fun begins — designing jewels for these unique Oregon gems. I'm finally 'in the mood' to be creative once again!” Karla Proud Artists' Gallery Sunriver Village

"The intent at Wicker Restoration is to preserve furniture and traditional weaving skills through restoration and client education all the while keeping your family stories alive."

“At Layor, we are continuing our April virtual exhibit of Summit High School Artwork thru May at Layorart.com/store/Summit-High-SchoolShow-April-c47726168 Lacey Champagne Layor Art + Supply

Karen Miller Karen's Wicker Restoration

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Bill Hamilton painting Purple Poppies

Bill Hamilton has stayed busy doing what he loves — painting — during the current stay at home order. Bill has completed seven paintings and is finishing up Purple Poppies. “I'm so grateful to have my art projects to keep me busy and my mind busy during this time,” Bill said. “I'm truly blessed.”

Artists' Gallery Sunriver Village • William Hamilton, Fine Art Painting artistsgallerysunriver.com

Barbara Hudler Cella, known for her landscapes of Cascade rivers and lakes, has started a series at home of “My Favorite Things”, still lifes of objects she has collected through the years. She hesitates to share that she has lots of inspiration!” Barbara Cella Landscape Painter barbara@barbaracella.com barbaracella.com • highdesertartleague.com Photos courtesy of Sara Colombo

Regan, 6, and younger sister Rowan, have taken this quarantine time to explore their artistic side. Regan is also learning the piano... True beauty has come of this! Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | May 2020

“The painting I am holding is of a view from my house I just finished. Sheltering in place, (I prefer Cloistering) has given me a lot of studio time... being a painter I most likely have not suffered as much as extroverted/social people. I know I am very lucky not to be unemployed, sick or one of the brave first responders. Painting is a great escape. “Behind me is a display of my 12”x12” Vacant Room paintings; I started this series in the winter. I call it The Beauty of Solitude... how little did I know that COVID-19 would give us all the opportunity to explore “the beauty of solitude.” Janice Druian • druianstudios.com

Shelly Wierzba in her home studio, where she paints and teaches classes. Shelly Wierzba • shellywierzba.com Michelle Lindblom in her Bend studio with an acrylic work in progress. michellelindblom.com facebook.com/michelle. lindblom • medium. com/@m.lindblom society6.com/mlindblom

Spring, oil on canvas, 48”x72”

“Lori and I have been social distancing (and quarantining) for the last five weeks. If one of us is working at the studio (with the door locked), the other stays home. We've been trading off in this fashion every other week since I got sick with what I suspect was the dreaded virus. In the meantime, we've been scrambling to figure out how we're going to survive this latest challenge we're

Ken Marunowski • kennethmarunowski.com @kenmarunowski • @spiritofplayart

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Virtual Gallery in front of the real one, Hood Avenue Art. Scott Cordner

Sharon Tillinghast with Minus Tide, acrylic/ink on clayboard, 20”X24”

“March 21 2020” is the name of this Pandemic painting. I have done 4 works since this began and are dating Red Chair Gallery artists continue to create art during the pandemic. them as a visual diary. Stephanie Stanley, weaver; Sue Dougherty, wildlife photographer; Nanct Hoyt, jeweler. Ted Gladu 8 May 2020 | www.CascadeAE.com

all experiencing. It's no surprise then, how once again, we're being shown how anxiety and worrying about money is not conducive to being creative. Between us, we have over 80 years spent finding ways to support and fulfill our singular NEED to create art. We've been through a lot together — some near-misses to be sure — but every time we've emerged stronger. Today, when Lori sent me her picture, I was reminded that if we focus on the work of making art, we'll likely — somehow — get through this too. But I still need to say: Stupid Covid-19! After this is over, we'll show you!” Lisa Lubbesmeyer • Lubbesmeyer Art Studio & Gallery • lubbesmeyer.com

“In March my partner (a high school teacher) and I were scheduled to head to Gold Beach for his spring break. I was hoping to scout new locations at Otter Point for an upcoming Pacific coast exhibit in Portland that I am preparing entries for. Well, the world changed and so did our plans. We began our “Stay Home,” and I was forced to dig through old trip photos for inspiration. I’ve now finished three 24x36 panels (Otter Point, pictured here still mounted on my living room wall easel; Sunset Bay and Simpson Bay). The entry deadline for that Portland show has subsequently been pushed back twice, of course, as we all wait to see what’s coming next. Since then I’ve begun several smaller (11x11) panels inspired by a February trip down the California Coast — my first time through Big Sur! These are in response to the #artistsupportpledge in which artists from around the world are posting work for $200 (or 200 euros or pounds) and agree to purchase a work by another artist for $200 once they’ve sold $1,000 worth.” Anne Gibson Art + Design • gibsongraphicdesign.com

Becky Wanless working in her studio on one of her collage pieces. Becky is one of Sage Custom Framing and Gallery’s May featured artists. Red Chair Gallery artists Joe Von Heideken and Michelle Lindblom spiff up the gallery while it is temporarily closed.

New work-in-progress, acrylic on canvas by Dee McBrien-Lee. Dee is a member of Tumalo Art Company and the High Desert Art League. Dee McBrien-Lee • dmcbrienArt.com

Haute Couture by Susan Harkness-Williams. “Friend & fellow artist Dori Kite helped with the inspired title.” Susan Harkness-Williams Facebook: New Sunrisers

“Above is a photo of myself doing a plein air oil painting from the Sisters Country this last Friday [April 17, 2020]. As an artist COVID-19 has certainly affected me as far as shows, gallery events, etc. go; but it hasn't slowed down my work both outdoors and in the studio. This is one profession where we already have a head start on isolation while working — ha.” I am a professional artist who moved to Sisters from the Placerville California area about 6 years ago. I show my work in various galleries in Oregon, California and Hawaii (and until just recently in Santa Fe, New Mexico). The local gallery I am currently represented by is Rimrock Gallery in Prineville. I have been fortunate enough to win many awards both regional and national throughout my career and in fact won the A&E Magazine Award at the Smith Rock Plein Air competition the first year I moved up here. I have painted almost every single day for the last 22 years.” Randall Tillery randalltillery.com Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | May 2020

“I had just started my new job as a teacher for Neighbor Impact Head Start when we all shut down and had to go home. I was so looking forward to getting back in the classroom and around the kiddos again. But I have found that channeling my excitement into my art has really helped keep me stay calm and focused. I have started exploring new subjects and really enjoying what I am painting. Here, I’m working on a painting that is part of a series called Childs Play.”

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“This painting is my latest piece, Visiting Chihuly. I wanted to paint something uplifting with bright colors during these COVID-19 times. I’m a multi-media artist and recently moved to Bend from Cologne, Germany. I enjoy living among outdoor-lovers, artists and friendly ‘Bendites.’ I invite viewers to find their own stories through the shapes, lines and colors of my abstract paintings.”

Salina Schuster SageBrushers Art Society Member

Michelle Oberg, using at-home studio time to practice Chinese Brush Painting lessons for the class she teaches at SageBrushers Art Society. Michelle Oberg SageBrushers Art Society Member

Gerlinde Gelina • SageBrushers Art Society Member

“The changing landscapes of Central Oregon inspire my watercolors.” Stephen Greene SageBrushers Art Society Member

“After watching a video about the Black Plague of the 14th century, I painted a picture of the plague doctors from that era roaming an empty downtown Bend, maybe out for First Friday Artwalk? I call it Night Out.” Lawrence Koppy SageBrushers Art Society Member

“This is my studio. I just put some finishing touches on a plein air painting I did a few days ago in the Badlands.” Kay Baker • SageBrushers Art Society Member • kbakerstudio.com 10

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“I have a life-long passion for the out-of-doors and the natural world. Beautiful landscapes and wildlife never fail to inspire me. My watercolor paintings are a natural extension of those feelings and their unabated, powerful impact on me. For this painting I experimented with moving away from trying to capture the exactness of nature to focusing on the mood and emotion of nature. It was a very fun step along my personal path of interpretation, growth and letting go.”

Terri Gonzalez with Standing Proud, a watercolor with gouache on marbled Arches watercolor paper. “I saw a flamingo in the marbling and proceeded to add a colorful flock to the composition.”

SageBrushers’ Watercolor Wednesday class participant, Karen Corey, at home with three of her watercolor paintings: Clockwise, Racing the Moon, Hollyhocks in Kathleen Kaye • SageBrushers Art Society Member the Garden and Foreign Ports. “It’s been good to have time to finish those works in progress as well as experiment with new ideas. Even though time flies when playing in the studio, I’m looking forward to getting back to regular workshops. I greatly miss sharing with friends and the energy created in our group sessions.” Karen Corey • SageBrushers Art Society Member

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Sue Vordenberg, at home with three projects completed during this time of COVID-19: Early Hour, Naadąą and Serve with Drawn Butter. Sue Vordenberg SageBrushers Art Society Member

“I'm enjoying connecting — via Skype or Zoom — for play dates with my relatives and friends who want to finger paint or watercolor. Last week, my 4-year-old nephew in California and I painted a Lego man and a monster truck. I pull up an image on the computer to paint and then use my phone to share my process and watch what he's doing. Of course, at age 4, these "meetings" don't last too long. (He told his mother that he would prefer me to come over instead of video chat.) I’ve also been working on painting spring flowers on cards to send to friends and family.” Laurie Ponte • SageBrushers Art Society Member “I paint in Soft Pastels and show in many local shops in central Oregon. With the Corona virus keeping us home, my "studio" is my kitchen table where the best natural light is. I usually do most of my paintings at home, so it's not been too much of an adjustment for me. The nice weather is just beginning, so I've ventured out to plein air paint only once so far. I hope to be able to get out and safely do more of that as it warms up. I’m also getting started on a series of paintings showing local viewpoints with bike riders taking it in.” Janet Rawlings SageBrushers Art Society Member Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | May 2020

Themes Emerge with

RIPPLES SIGNATURE ARTIST TRACEY LEAGJELD

s artist Tracy Leagjeld describes her work and artistic process, themes emerge. Family, creativity, love of color and passion for the outdoors are constant threads in the conversation. Tracy’s interest in art began at a young age. Her natural talent for drawing was fostered and encouraged by wonderful teachers, and especially by her mother. “Art came easily to me, though school was never easy,” she shared. “Drawing and being creative always brought me peace and calm. Even now, when I’m feeling out of sorts, my husband will suggest that I need to go paint.” Tracy’s career as an artist began when she was a young mother with small children at home. Searching for a creative outlet led her to enroll in art classes at Central Oregon Community College. While working towards her associate’s degree in fine art she began creating landscapes with a focus on painting on location. As a second generation Bendite, she was deeply familiar with the lush landscapes of Central Oregon. The mountains, rivers, meadows and wildflowers of home became her subject and inspiration. As her skill developed, she married her love of color with her love of the outdoors to create her signature lush, vibrant landscape compositions.

begin to create. I could never paint from someone else’s photo or paint something that doesn’t exist.”

Reflection of the Future by Tracy Leagjeld

Photos courtesy of Tracy Leagjeld

“Everything I paint is from someplace glorious I’ve been,” she said. “It’s very spiritual for me. I have to feel a connection with the land before I

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Tracy considers hiking an essential part of her job as an artist. An ideal day would include packing up her gear, backpacking into the wilderness, and spending the day painting at the base of a mountain and then sleeping under the stars. Spending time in nature is an essential step in Tracy’s creative process. She searches for the perfect light and colors, unified by a spiritual connection that she defines as the essence of home, then captures the scene in a photograph. “Immediacy is an important part of the process,” she states. “It’s about the connection with the place, a sharing with the universe in that moment. A language we’re speaking together.” Once she’s returned to her studio, Tracy’s process becomes exacting and tedious, a far cry from the happenstance and liberation of exploring the wilderness. Working from both a forward facing and reversed photo, Tracy creates a drawing of the reversed image on large paper that is then transferred to a gesso covered board. Next, she paints onto a piece of wax paper and transfers those colors onto the board. This final step is where the unexpected can happen. Sometimes she’ll add another layer of color and form with additional transfers. Tracy has worked in this process for over fifteen years. She prefers the wax

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Tracy Leagjeld en plein air

Bachelor’s View by Tracy Leagjeld

paper and board to the standard monotype plexiglass and paper because it allows her composition to be framed without a glass overlay, providing the viewer a more intimate experience with her work. Over time her work has evolved, becoming simpler. “I’m still painting landscapes, but I have different idea of what is beautiful now,” she said. “I strive to be more abstract, but I don’t always have a lot of control. That’s partly because of the process and partly because of how my brain works.” Tracy loves the challenge of creating her work en plein air at the Lavender Festival and the Pacific Northwest Plein Air Competition in the Gorge. She follows the same process, but with the additional constraints of working without the reference photographs, and racing against the changing light. It’s a rewarding, but stressful process. As the signature artist for Ripples, the Deschutes Children’s Foundation fundraising event coming up on September 19, Tracy shares that she’s honored to be invited. “Supporting children and families in Central Oregon is important to me. Donating an original work of art is the best thing I could possibly do to help.” tracyleagjeldfineart.com deschuteschildrensfoundation.org

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In support of state and federal guidelines for social distancing, First Friday events have been canceled, but some exhibits are still live. Many galleries have launched virtual exhibitions, please visit each gallery website for updated information. Layor Art + Supply 1000 NW Wall St., Ste. 110 541-322-0421 • layorart.com Layor Art is featuring virtual exhibits of Summit High School Artwork and Erik Hoogen Featured Artwork. Go to LayorArt.com for an experience in beauty and talent. During this time, Layor is offering curbside pickup and free local delivery as well. Call for details.

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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 Sunflowers, fiber with overstitching by the Lubbesmeyer twins 117 Roosevelt Ave.,541-617-0900 Bend, OR

To Our Members and our Community Stay Safe Stay Home Make Art!!! We are closed and look forward to seeing you when we re-open.

process, they distill literal imagery into vivid blocks of color and texture, creating an abstracted view of their surroundings. Mockingbird Gallery 869 NW Wall St. 541-388-2107 mockingbird-gallery.com

Opening on May 1, Mockingbird Gallery presents, Western Skies, a twoperson show for Steven Lee Adams and Joseph Alleman. We are very excited to have these two talented artists as this month’s feature show! Even though our doors are closed in order to comply with the Governor’s orders, our website has all our latest works and we are available for private viewings. Steven Lee Adams strives to portray an elusive feeling of timelessness that lies beneath the surface of what may seem commonplace...introspective paintings, urging us to look deeper for the subtleties of nature around us, and the complex world of emotion within each of us. Painting with watercolors is second nature for Joseph Alleman. Familiar subjects, such as weathered barns, red-roofed farmhouses, and wind-swept fields of alfalfa attract his interest. Exhibit runs thru May. Oxford Hotel 10 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-382-8436 Exhibiting High Desert Art League Member Vivian Olsen for the month of May. Vivian, a well-known Wildlife Artist, is exhibiting her portraits of birds and wild animals of this region. Wolves, coyotes, quail Coyote Hill by Vivian Olsen and swans, to name a few, are subjects that she loves to paint with either watercolors or pastels. She pays careful attention to details that express an animal’s individual personality. Visitors may view these professional paintings on display thru May in the lobby of the Oxford Hotel. She adds, “I’ve recently taken on a new goal — that of painting 15 full-colored illustrations of various animals engages in exciting activities in stories that I have also written. They are featured in my children’s book, The Good, The Bad, and The Goofy. All the tales are reimagined from Aesop’s Fables, and are fun animal stories that will be published by August 2020.” Vivian is a member and past president of both the High Desert Art League and the Plein Air Painters of Oregon, and is also a member of the Watercolor Society of

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Please send First Friday submissions no later than May 20 for the June Issue to: AE@CascadeAE.com Oregon. Her paintings may be viewed at Hood Avenue Art in Sisters, and thruout Oregon in art exhibit venues. vivianolsen.com. Peterson/Roth Gallery 206 NW Oregon Ave., Ste. 1 541-633-7148 • petersonroth.com May First Friday is cancelled, but here at Peterson/Roth we will be still be exhibiting works from our featured artists as well as showcasing special pieces that will benefit The Kids Center in Central Oregon. This select grouping will help raise funds for this wonderful program where 25 percent of sales will be donated to The Kids Center. You can visit all of the artwork that we carry from your home at petersonroth.com as well as call or email if you are interested in purchasing any artwork. Thank you and we hope everyone stays safe and healthy. Sage Custom Framing & Gallery 834 NW Brooks St. 541-382-5884 sageframing-gallery.com Featured artists for May art exhibit are Becky Wanless, collage and Jessica Layton, fused glass, thru May 30. In these times of social distancing and sheltering in place, art has the ability to lift spirits and encourage imagination. Hummingbirds by Jessica Layton May’s exhibit at Sage Custom Framing and Gallery will do just that. Though the gallery is closed, those walking by on Brooks Alley will be treated to a beautiful window display of these two local artist’s colorful mixed media creations. The shop is open to individuals by appointment, call 541-382-5884. A native Oregonian, Becky has lived in Bend since 1980, and spent nearly three decades working in the criminal justice system. Since childhood, Becky has scavenged the outdoors, collecting pebbles, seashells, twigs and other items found in nature. These treasures are what influences her work. Making art is her passion; paper is her medium. Becky uses commercial papers as well as paper with her own colorful surface designs. Metal and fiber are often included in these intricate compositions. “Creating art feeds my soul and allows me the opportunity to create order out of chaos.” Jessica, an artist her entire life, studied watercolor and printmaking in Portland,

Maine. Over the years she has explored a variety of mediums to express the beauty of nature. Glass in all forms is her medium of choice now. Enamels and powdered glass are used to create layered images, fired several times over a period of days, fusing the layers together. For this current exhibit, Jessica chose to focus on Birds of Central Oregon. The show includes some of the “locals” in her yard. Enjoy! Tumalo Art Company Old Mill District 541-385-9144 • tumaloartco.com Our featured artist in May, Shelli Walters, is continuing as planned with an exhibit of new work titled Water Echo. The gallery is currently closed until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Email us at art@tumaloartco.com and we will arrange an appointment to view the art either in person or virtually. See the full show online at tumaloartco.com and take a look at the new shopping cart. Of her new body of work, Water Echo, Shelli says, “The energy of water resonates deep within us. Water stirs our souls, nourishes our bodies and Last Call, mixed media by Shelli Walters brings clarity to our thoughts. This new collection of mixed media paintings explores the power, energy and movement of water flowing through rivers, lakes and seas — and our souls.” Shelli’s mixed media paintings have delighted her audience since she began creating fine art in conjunction with her career as a graphic artist. She brings her graphic sensibilities to a playful, joyful, colorful approach of exploring the natural world. By building up layers of torn, collaged papers and acrylic paint, she makes images of animals, bikes, flowers, people and landscapes that also have layers of meaning. Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in the heart of the Old Mill District. We will not be hosting an opening reception in May, but please contact us by email with any questions and to see all art in the gallery at art@tumaloartco. com. We are here and look forward to assisting you with all of your art needs.

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Evoking Mystery Gin Laughery Makes a Monotype by KENNETH MARUNOWSKI, Ph.D. — A&E Feature Writer

Rimrock Fugue by Gin Laughery

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in Laughery’s landscape-inspired monotypes are strikingly beautiful in their vastness and seeming simplicity. With only a few carefully selected colors and their related tones, and a process both additive and subtractive and not exempt from chance, Gin pushes the medium to create deep and broad space, shifting the viewer’s focus between near and far, here and there. Time seems to unfold in hours and days as the eye travels as a hiker would, slowly and deliberately across the expansive terrain. A landscape unpeopled, the viewer is left alone to reflect upon its mystery, one evocative of a distant past and its ancient memories. With such a powerful response to Laughery’s work, I was eager to know, “How does she create these feelings of mystery, intrigue and wonder?” Before addressing this question, Gin explains, via her website, what a monotype is and the process of making one: “A monotype is one-of-a-kind, a unique piece of artwork. It is the simplest form of printmaking, requiring only pigments, a surface on which to apply them, paper and some form of press. Monotypes are created by rolling, brushing, daubing or otherwise applying ink to a metal or plexiglass plate, and then ‘pulling’ the impression to paper or another form of canvas by use of a press. Monotypes are inherently unique because only one or two impressions may be pulled before the ink is completely removed from the plate… Each pulled impression may be considered a finished work, or may be further enhanced by the application of additional drawing or color.” To explore her process in more specific terms, Gin agreed to speak about a couple of the particular prints chosen for this article. We begin with Forgotten Stories, a beautiful monotype composed of a burnt orange foreground that reads like a cliffside upon which pictographs are inscribed, a middle ground of sweeping, horizontal black lines evocative of rock outcroppings and distant mountains, and a background band of warm yellow sky. “When I walk through the landscape, I see remnants of earlier times like a rock that could have served as a tool for an ancestral hand or maybe something man-made like a piece of pipe,” Gin states. “I ask myself, ‘What was here before now? Who? What are their stories?’ I explore these questions in Forgotten Stories through a variety of subtle marks, indents in texture, and the soft curve of a hill to establish the rather abstract foreground. I then indicated

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something the viewer can relate to in the background: the suggested rock structures. I built many layers using semi-transparent oil-based ink to generate depth, a process that required many runs through the press.” In addition to building, there is also a subtractive Forgotten Stories by Gin Laughery component in Gin’s work as she scratches into or incises the topmost layer of pigment to reveal the color beneath it, delicately excavating the picture plane as an archaeologist would an ancient site. As if in the desert itself, eyes nearly shut due to its hot, high and dusty winds, Laughery says she seeks to portray “a landscape rid of the extraneous and keyed on the essential, seen as if squinting.” In Rimrock Fugue, a print with a similar yet slightly cooler palette to Forgotten Stories, the artist divides the composition into three horizontal bands: a warm orange-yellow foreground with a few thin lines indicating a bit of grass or a tree, a middle ground composed of cool, light yellows and blues with an orange-black rock structure on the left, and a background of pale blue sky. The marks of the rock structure, presumably the rimrock, are vertical in orientation, providing a nice counterpoint to the otherwise horizontal composition. A similar formation, perhaps the inverse of the rimrock, made of dark, vertical,

semi-transparent bands mysteriously hovers in the upper right, linking the middle ground and sky. Laughery explains Rimrock Fugue as follows: “I’m fascinated with rimrocks. For me, they are like elements in a musical fugue. For this print I used Japanese paper and put it atop a collagraph plate to get some embossing, which you can see in the circles in the far right middle plane. After the collagraph plate, I used a plexiglass plate and started with some black to represent the rimrock and then used a hotel card to scrap away pigment for a more suggestive feeling. I pressed wax paper into ink to create some finer lines and then incorporated water-based Sennelier shellac ink on top of the dry oil-based ink. With a large brayer, I laid down vertical strokes until the ink ran dry and finished the piece with spare lines to unify the composition.” A retired speech-language pathologist of forty years, Gin often used art and literature when instructing her young students. Once retired, she

began taking art courses at Clatsop Community College in Astoria and studied under acclaimed artist Royal Nebbeker who got her started in printmaking. “I think I’ve been drawn to the same things my whole life: color and texture,” says Laughery. As inspiration for her prints, the artist reports, “My husband and I love to take road trips, our last through Arizona. We like to hike. All those visual memories come together over time. I wake up thinking about them, processing them. I take photographs and look at images in preparation for a print, but I don’t copy them. I review them and then put them away to allow my imagination to take over. I rarely make sketches beforehand since the press somewhat dictates what happens. None of my work is based on a specific site; it’s about a feeling, a memory.” Now living near Dry Canyon in Redmond, Laughery states, “I like the bones of our landscape here, the repetition of pattern, the geological stratification, the subtlety. I really want people that like my art to be able to find something new each time they look at it. In this sense it would never be static.” To view Gin’s exquisite prints in person, visit the Hood Avenue Art Gallery in Sisters or the Imogen Gallery in Astoria. You can also view her website at ginlaughery.com. Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | May 2020

S My Own Two Hands, A New Dawn Award Recipients Announced

isters Folk Festival’s (SFF) annual My Own Two Hands (MOTH) art fundraiser will take place as a completely online silent auction this year, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The virtual auction will open on Friday, May 8 and close on Saturday, May 16, 2020, with more than 70 different items coming up for bid during that time. No ticket purchase is necessary to participate in the auction, and bids can easily be placed from the comfort and safety of home via your cell phone or internet-connected device. Every year, selecting the awards is both challenging and humbling with so many incredible and generous artists and organizations to choose from. It is with great excitement that we announce this year’s My Own Two Hands awards of excellence.

• Theme award — David Mensing, for his illuminating oil painting, Plenary • Awards of Merit: • Janice Druian’s beautiful capturing of Dawn’s Early Light • Wendy Birnbaum and Susie Zeitner’s glass and iron collaboration Stepping Into Light • Mike Stasko’s original pencil drawing April Showers (with Pegasus)

serves Oregon youth from both urban and rural communities with limited access to educational and economic resource opportunities. Their programs nurture individual creativity to ignite selfexpression and transform the way young people engage in their lives, families and communities.

• The Americana Folk Award — Dorothy Holmes Mohler for her playful original painting The Sun Followers. • Spirit of Giving Award — Sisters’ own Thompson Guitars for consistently and generously providing a handmade guitar for the auction each year. Thompson guitars are known worldwide and are played by many of today’s top guitarists.

Stepping Into Light, mixed media: photograph, rusted metal, fused glass, 24"x19", by Wendy Birnbaum and Susie Zeitner

• The Pamela Hulse Andrews Student Achievement Award — Sisters High School senior Sierra Henneous, a gifted singer, songwriter and guitarist and also a fine visual art student. • The Ben Westlund Advocate for the Arts Award — Caldera, an organizational catalyst for the transformation of underserved youth through innovative, yearround art and environmental programs and

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• The MOTH Inspiration Award — the late Bill MacDonald, Americana Program luthier and ukulele building instructor at Sisters High School. For more than a decade, MacDonald, with a core team of volunteers, helped students discover the love of building musical instruments, including hand-made ukuleles, through Sisters Folk Festival programming in the high school.

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Plenary, oil on canvas - 24" x 30" by David Mensing

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Renowned Local Landscape Artist Creates

Sunriver Music Festival’s 2020 Poster

unriver Wake, a stunning landscape by Central Oregon painter David Kreitzer, was selected for this year’s Sunriver Music Festival image. Seventeen local artists submitted work and David’s work was chosen by a jury of professionals from Artists’ Gallery Sunriver.

collections, including those of The Revlon Corporation, Kimberly-Clark, San Jose State University and the Santa Barbara Museum; and is part of the private collections of Ray Bradbury, Mary Tyler Moore, Michael Douglass and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ahmanson. “For four decades, we have showcased some of the most accomplished artists in the region and the experience continues to be a win-win for everyone,” explains Festival’s Operations Director Meagan Iverson. “We are overjoyed to welcome David to the Festival family and are honored for this opportunity to share his art.” The artwork will be featured on the front cover of the Summer Festival program book, the annual ticket brochure, notecards, posters and more.

David Kreitzer has been a professional painter for over 50 years, specializing in serene landscapes and dazzling portraits in watercolor and oils. Water is the unifying element in David’s art, which he describes as, “the ultimate painting problem,” because of the need to convey the surface quality of water itself, the reflections on that surface and the depth below the transparent surface. Born in Nebraska, and holding a master in illustration degree from San Jose State University, David has enjoyed widespread success, exhibiting his art in numerous one-man shows in museums, universities and galleries across the country, including New York’s Suma, Scottsdale’s Leslie Levy Fine Art, Seattle’s Runnings Gallery and Antrum and Stary-Sheets Galleries in Southern California. His paintings hang in many

For additional information on David’s original art for the Sunriver Music Festival, and to learn about its exciting future at the Festival Faire auction and prints for sale, email information@sunrivermusic.org. To reserve tickets for summer concerts, visit sunrivermusic. org call the office at 541-5931084 or email information@ sunrivermusic.org Poster Art | Courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival

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My Own Two Hands,

A New Dawn Fundraiser Goes Virtual

Dawn Is Breaking

A New Dawn

n light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sisters Folk Festival staff and board have made the decision to host the annual My Own Two Hands (MOTH) art fundraiser as a completely online silent auction. The virtual auction will open on Friday, May 8 and close on Saturday, May 16, 2020, with more than 70 different items coming up for bid during that time. No ticket purchase is necessary to participate in the auction, and bids can easily be placed from the comfort and safety of home via your cell phone or internet-connected device. Since 2002, local and regional artists have donated tens of thousands of dollarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; worth of artwork to My Own Two Hands in support of Sisters Folk Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (SFF) mission of providing comprehensive music and arts education. SFF recognizes the arts and music sectors have been among the hardest hit economically due to restrictions on public gatherings during COVID-19, and also that humans turn to the arts for comfort, especially during these unprecedented times.

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Crista Munro, SFF executive director says, “Like so many other arts nonprofits, Sisters Folk Festival faces an uncertain future. It’s critical that we move forward with our biggest fundraiser of the year — despite the current situation — and our hope is that the online auction format will increase exposure for the tremendously talented visual artists who’ve been so generous to SFF through the years.” The organization anticipates reaching a larger, more worldwide audience than ever before by going virtual and encourages folks to share the auction link with friends and family and anyone who wishes to support music and arts programming in the Sisters schools and community. Munro adds, “The safety and well-being of our guests, artists, musicians, sponsors, Folk Art Circle members, volunteers, vendors and contractors is our top priority. Hosting an online auction Beyond Insight is currently the only safe way to offer this beautiful art to our community, and it will help us to continue our programming into the future.”

SFF hopes the My Own Two Hands online art auction fundraiser will provide much-needed money for core mission support while showcasing the dozens of Central Oregon artists and businesses who have contributed. SFF creative director Brad Tisdel says, “SFF staff and board truly thank you for stickin’ with us through these uncertain times. Your support of SFF’s organizational mission is so important and tremendously appreciated right now.” Be sure to follow Sisters Folk Festival on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for up-to-date information. The organization is planning to have a lot of fun on social media with this event! sistersfolkfestival.org tinyurl.com/MOTH2020

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Nearly 40 Years of

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Beginning her career as an art administrator in the mid-1980’s, she worked as codirector of the award-winning Oregon Coast Council for the Arts. In that role, she and associates directed the creation of the Newport Beach Visual Arts Center.

Engaged by the owners in 1990, she then directed the nationally respected Maveety Gallery (earlier the Lawrence Gallery) in both Salishan, at the Oregon coast and later in Portland, Oregon. There, Turner co-organized and later co-hosted an exhibition of work by Oregon artists at the nationally acclaimed Navy Pier SOFA Show in Chicago. In 1995, becoming an independent art consultant, she marketed Portland area artists in the private and public sectors. She also consulted with both Eastern and Western Oregon State colleges, assisting in developing new curriculum, and served as a juror for prominent art exhibitions including Art in the Pearl, the Oregon State Fair, the Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts and the Salem Bush Barn Summer Festival. Turner later approached Sunriver Resort management regarding an art exhibit in the resort’s lodge. With consent, she successfully offered her first exhibition in the space, selling art by Portland area artists. Subsequently, Sunriver Resort employed her assistance in appraising and marketing art from the John and Betty Gray art collection. Reserving select pieces for the resort’s permanent collection, additional fine artwork was successfully marketed to Sunriver homeowners and others familiar with the collection’s value.

Later, following an extensive remodel of the Sunriver Resort Lodge, Turner continued successfully marketing art of both Portland and local artists. She also worked with resort administration in expanding their permanent collection and designing its exhibition at Sage Springs Spa and, later, at the Crosswater Clubhouse and Caldera Springs.

Billye Turner with husband Carl and niece Kyri Photo courtesy of Billye Turner

illye Turner, a professional consultant of fine art and craft, presently coordinates art exhibitions and sales for Franklin Crossing in downtown Bend, as well as for Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery, Sunriver.

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fostered art display and sales at the lodge.

By 2000, the art consultant had moved to Bend and organized ongoing exhibitions at the resort lodge. Now varying each quarter, she continues exhibitions in the upper and lower levels of the Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery, so named for Mrs. Gray who originally

In 2007, noted Los Angeles art collector Richard Weisman engaged Turner, in cooperation with the High Desert Museum, to present an exhibition of his exceptional collection of Andy Warhol’s Athlete’s Series in Bend. The Pronghorn Resort also worked with the consultant in acquiring art for their permanent collection as well as fine art prints for their Residence Club units. In summer 2008, Franklin Crossing administration engaged her to create monthly art exhibits in their spacious atrium. Later they also sought her expertise in the selection and permanent installation of photography by Loren Irving and paintings by Joanne Donaca in the building. Making Bend her home for the past 20 years, Turner continues to assists private and commercial patrons in the selection of fine art, design of art placement, lighting and appraisal. For additional information, contact her at billyeturner@bendnet.com or 503-780-2828.

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Cowgirl Cash:

Preventing Coronavirus with Style by ALEC MARTIN — A&E Feature Writer

ocal Western vintage shop, Cowgirl Cash, is making beautiful face masks to help prevent the spread of coronavirus in a fashionable way.

Prior to the shop closing due to Coronavirus, owner Rebecca Charlton placed an order for 12 bolts of gorgeous, cotton fabric. The fabric was originally intended for retail sale by the yard and to be used for a small line of locally made dresses. “I sat at home, sheltering in place, stunned like the rest of us. I heard a story about grocery workers, feeling grateful and cared for when shoppers showed up with masks protecting their faces. I had no way to make a mask with a filter, and frankly my sewing skills didn’t allow for me to make one with a nice pocket, so I sewed a few double cotton face masks that the CDC had just recommended people begin wearing,” said Charlton. “I put them on my social media account as a ‘give-away’ to promote the new fabric. The response to the ‘Market mask’ was clear. People needed and wanted pretty masks to wear when they went out,” said Charlton. She then started gathering up the same seamstresses she uses to make the dresses, refined the pattern because elastic could no longer be found, and got to work. Despite the cost of the fabric and the time it takes to sew each one with love and attention, masks are only $20 each. Purchase of these masks not only helps prevent the spread of Coronavirus in our community, but supports local business. They have shipped masks to New York City, Portland, Maine and most recently an Air Force base in Europe. However, the majority stay in Central Oregon.

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Rebecca Charlton, owner of Cowgirl Cash in Bend, sews face masks in her

home basement while her son attends college online “We hope our ‘Market Masks’ are helping to slow the spread of the virus in our community,” said Charlton. Cowgirl Cash is open 12-3pm, Wednesday through Friday. Because it is deemed a “non-essential business,” the door will be locked. Just knock. You can also email to rebecca@ getcowgirlcash.com. They will deliver to the local area with an order of five or more masks.

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Sunriver Artist Wins Watercolor Society of Oregon Award

unriver artist Helen Brown won an Award of Distinction in the Watercolor Society of Oregon’s spring Aqueous Media Show. Her painting, Oregon Native, was one of 20 paintings chosen out of 80 to receive an award from juror Michael Reardon. Due to the Covid-19 safety precautions, the show, which was originally planned for a gallery in Astoria, took place totally online.

Oregon Native by Helen Brown

New Perspective for May

isten to any doubts that you have as this month begins especially on the 3rd. Talk about this over the next few days and ask for more definition. The Full Moon on the 7th challenges you to let go of control and work cooperatively with others. Conversations on the 9th and 10th will help you feel more confident about your journey. A significant shift of energy on the 12th will ask you to have blind faith. Agreements made during this time will require that you integrate with others. Step back a bit on the 14th and realize you can get more involved and still have the space you need for yourself. Opportunities on the 17th will help you understand that you do make a difference. Be willing to change your mind near the 20th as you realize the situation is different than before. The New Moon on the 22nd invites change in relationships and the desire to make new agreements. An awkward feeling on the 24th is simply

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because you are using a new approach. If you seem to stumble over your words on the 26th say less and listen more. Conversations become more emotional after the 28th and there is a desire for more integration. Open your mind and your heart over the last few days and discover anything is possible. Love and Light Always, Eileen Lock Clairvoyant Astrologer / Spiritual Medium 1471 NW Newport Ave., Bend, Oregon 97703 541-389-1159 eileenlock.freeservers.com • oneheartministry.freeservers.com Listen for the song in your heart, find the melody and dance to the music. Check out Eileen’s radio programs online at blogtalkradio.com Cosmic Lunch Break What’s Up Wednesday Talking With Spirit

Our Food is Too Good to Waste Second Local Challenge Kicks Off May 11

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he Environmental Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rethink Waste Project seeks participants for its second Rethink Food Waste Challenge designed to help people reduce their wasted food at home. The challenge is scheduled for May 11-June 7. Forty percent of food is wasted throughout the supply chain: at the farm, in transport, at grocery stores and other distributors, at restaurants and at the household level. The challenge will focus on the household level where a quarter of what people buy ends up in the trash.

The challenge asks participating households to weigh or measure then record their cumulative wasted food weekly for four weeks. They will track what ends up as waste in their home, then learn small yet impactful tips to change habits in order to produce less waste. Participants will be entered to win weekly prize drawings that help prevent wasted food, such as glass food storage containers and reusable beeswax food wraps, plus a $100 gift card to the grocery store of choice. Two grand prize drawings for $250 in farm

bucks to a local farm will be awarded to those who complete the whole challenge. Participants will also gain knowledge and feel good about making changes in their own lives to help their greater community. The Rethink Food Waste Challenge is made possible through a partnership with Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste and our local garbage and recycling service providers. Learn more and sign up for the Rethink Food Waste Challenge at RethinkWasteProject.org/Challenge

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BBQ Pork & Pineapple Stir-Fry Recipe Photos courtesy of Savory Spice

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup Woody’s Sweet & Tangy Barbecue Sauce • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce (or tamari) • 1/2 tsp. Ground Ginger • 1/2 lb. boneless pork cutlets or pork shoulder steaks, sliced into thin strips • 3 tsp. Asian Style Sprinkle, divided • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil • 1/2 small white onion, sliced • 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced • 1 cup diced pineapple • 1 cup snow peas, sliced • 1/3 cup cashews

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Serve over rice or noodles.

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In a small bowl, whisk Woody’s Sweet & Tangy Barbecue Sauce with soy sauce and ginger and set aside. In a medium bowl, toss pork strips with 2 tsp. Asian Style Sprinkle to coat and set aside. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork to skillet and cook for 2 to 3 min., stirring frequently, until pork just starts to brown. Add onion and bell pepper and cook for 1 to 2 min., stirring frequently, until vegetables just begin to soften. Add pineapple and barbecue sauce mixture to skillet. Simmer for 1 to 2 min., or until sauce thickens slightly. Add snow peas and cook for 1 to 2 min., or until everything is heated through and peas just begin to soften. Remove from heat and stir in cashews. Top with remaining 1 tsp. Asian Style Sprinkle just before serving.

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A 43-Year Sunriver Tradition Thrives

The Sunriver Music Festival

hile we are all staying home during the COVID-19 crisis, it is reassuring to know that a festival that has been around since the 70s is still hoping and planning to share its 43rd summer season in August. Now, it was an audacious idea when Sunriver residents Paul and Polly Kahle told friends in 1977 they wanted to start a classical music festival in a summer resort using professional musicians from around America that would perform in a vintage 1940s Officers’ Club. Four decades later, the Festival not only survives, it thrives, with the launch of its 43rd Season, August 9-22, celebrating the 250th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven. A full slate of classical concerts, pops concert, solo piano concert, master classes, music workshops, family concert and open rehearsals fill these two weeks in August. Friends of the Festival (members) could reserve their favorite seats as early as today; general public ticket sales open June 1.

“What was an unproven idea has now become one of Central Oregon’s preeminent classical musical experiences,” explains Operations Director Meagan Iverson. “While the original festival only performed in Sunriver, we continue our new tradition of performing in Sunriver and Bend and in concerts featuring world-class musicians throughout the year.” Artistic Director and Conductor George Hanson returns for his tenth and final season to lead the Sunriver Music Festival Orchestra. Musicians from prestigious orchestras throughout the U.S. are now being handpicked by Maestro Hanson for the pending summer season. As a symphony and opera conductor, pianist, recording artist, television host and passionate spokesman for the arts, Hanson is helping shape the changing role of the modern music director. The Festival Ticket Office is open and can be reached for tickets at 541-593-9310 or visit sunrivermusic.org for pricing, tickets and details on the upcoming summer season.

2020 SUMMER FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS • Festival Faire Dinner & Auction — Sunday, July 26 Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 4:30pm — This grand fundraiser continues to support the scholarship program and the Summer Festival. The elegant Festival Faire dinner and auction in the Great Hall at Sunriver Resort includes performances by the talented Young Artists Scholarship winners.

• Classical Concert II — Sunday, August 16 Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 7:30pm — This special evening will present the return of violinist Steven Moeckel as featured soloist in Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. This powerful program concludes with Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68.

• Pops Concert — Sunday, August 9 Mountain View High School, 7:30pm — Enjoy American Songbook: A Tribute to our Veterans as this patriotic evening features the return of baritone Octavio Moreno, a standout from 2018, plus Sarah Mattox, mezzo-soprano with the Festival Orchestra.

• Solo Piano Concert — Monday, August 17 Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 7:30pm — Cliburn medalist Daniel Hsu, recognized for his easy virtuosity and bold musicianship, presents a powerful, thoughtful and sensitive solo performance.

• Voice Master Class — Monday, August 10 Baritone Octavio Moreno will work with local voice students. The public is invited to see the magic of musical exploration. Free to the public.

• Piano Master Class — Tuesday, August 18 Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 2pm — Cliburn medalist Daniel Hsu returns to share his talent with some of Central Oregon’s most advanced piano students. The public is invited to watch, free of charge.

• Discover the Symphony Concert — Monday August 10 Benham Hall at Sunriver SHARC, 4pm — This afternoon performance was designed to introduce people of all ages to the magic of orchestral music. It presents Young Artists Scholarship soloists with the full Festival Orchestra in a one-hour educational and entertaining concert.

• Classical Concert III — Wednesday, August 19 Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 7:30pm — Cliburn medalist Daniel Hsu joins the Festival Orchestra to perform Beethoven’s Emperor Piano Concerto. Then the orchestra fills the Great Hall with the iconic Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67.

• Classical Concert I — Friday August 14 Tower Theatre in downtown Bend, 7:30pm — The Grammy-nominated Eroica Trio, a sought-after, world-renowned trio, performs Beethoven’s Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano. The Festival Orchestra will also perform Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony.

• Classical Concert IV — Saturday, August 22 Mountain View High School, 7:30pm — The 43rd Summer Festival concludes with the Festival Orchestra, the Central Oregon Mastersingers, and a vocal quartet from the esteemed Ravinia Steans Music Institute, presenting Beethoven’s beloved 9th Symphony. Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | May 2020

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It Only Takes a Spark

Angela Christensen & the Acoustic Guitar by MICHALE ECK — Breedlove Brand Editor

fter nearly 20 years, the chief designer is, in many ways, the walking philosophy of Breedlove. From a young age, Angela Christensen knew she wanted her life to revolve around music. She just wasn’t sure how. Galvanized by the vision of a guitar at a YMCA campfire, she felt the pull we are all familiar with, barely hearing the refrain of It Only Takes a Spark as she gazed at the magical musical box. Christensen sang. The whole family sang. But she never took to playing. Not the guitar, the alto sax or the piano — all of which she fiddled with (and the fiddle, too). She didn’t feel the knack. Instead, she eventually realized, her calling was to make the guitars — to put them in the hands of those who did feel the knack and then to stand back and fall into awe again as the music flowed over her. She is now a key part of the Breedlove team, in charge of product development and wood management for Two Old Hippies Stringed Instruments. A Scottsdale native, following studies in fine arts at Arizona State University, Christensen found herself in Bend in 2002, drawn by the open air and quality of life. On a whim, she headed over and applied at the Breedlove workshop. “I just showed up unannounced with my portfolio and happened to get hired on the spot. There was an opening in the parts department, handling all the raw wood — basically starting the build process. That’s how I began.” Breedlove’s first production instrument was barely a decade old when Christensen arrived, and the company, then under the direction of Kim Breedlove, was still growing. 28 May 2020 | www.CascadeAE.com

Christensen was fairly swept into an old school guild system, learning by listening, learning by looking and learning by doing. Do she did, spending time at nearly every station. In Kim Breedlove, she found a mentor — passing, over time, from plebe to peer. That apprenticeship

impossible visual creations that echoed throughout entire instruments. Christensen was similarly adroit. She’d already been smithing her own jewelry, and her facility and familiarity with many kinds of wood was impressive — when she first landed in Bend, she assumed she’d work at a high end cabinet shop, as she had in college. Her personal favorite from her days running the inlay department was a custom build for a French father and son. “It was a CM body shape and they wanted to have a Creeping myrtle inlay done all along the fretboard, going up the head stock and down into the rosette. It had meaning to them, so they commissioned us to design, really, an art piece. It was such a special project for

Angela Christensen, Photo by RA Beattie

provided the foundation for her long tenure. “Kim trained me on pretty much everything. It was watch what I do, watch how I work, then ask questions. He was such an artist, and I connected with him in that sense. Anything he put his mind to, there was a passion there, a connection to his soul.” The duo shared a particular fondness for the art of inlay — ironic in that both prefer the simple beauty of relatively unadorned instruments. Breedlove, an artisan who began his career in the elaborate world of the banjo —with its long history of decoration —cut abalone by hand, trimmed exotic wood bindings under bright lights and dreamed up

me that I keep a photo of it framed in my office. I hand cut everything, and it was the longest hands-on inlay I’ve ever done, about 76 hours. “I love working with our customers in designing those special builds. You can see the spark in their eye when they find the wood set that speaks to them, and you can help guide them through putting all the pieces together.” While Breedlove’s favorite mode was sitting quietly focused at his workbench, he also ran the shop, tightening production, as he had for banjo maker Geoff Stelling. Similarly, Christensen had an eye for blending business and art. “I’m always

seeking challenges,” she says. “It’s part of my personality. I’m curious about things, and there were so many aspects of guitar making I was fascinated by, and not just as an artist. I’m interested in the business side of things, too. I’ve been able to do so much with Breedlove — I’m grateful for that.” While she rarely has the opportunity these days to do the decorative artwork so dear to her soul, she has taken on broader, more important roles. Christensen is involved with every aspect of wood management for Two Old Hippies, and, in many ways, she has become the walking philosophy of Breedlove guitars. Christensen sources the sustainable natural materials used in Bend, and administers the Tonewood Certification Program, which can literally trace, transparently, the tree that birthed, for example, your Made in Bend Legacy Concert CE, telling you where it was grown, and how it was individually, sustainably harvested. Christensen, like owner Tom Bedell, has traveled to the forest to ensure best practices and to witness how the sustainable methods employed by Breedlove help preserve habitat, protect wildlife and foster community. As chief designer, Christensen also determines which top, back and side combinations will yield the most beautiful, sonically enchanting instruments. “What makes a Breedlove guitar so special?” she asks. “I would say, number one, the wood. The care that goes into that part of our story is paramount. The Sound Optimization process — the way we choose and understand each wood set and its characteristics, and how we hand tune it — is unique as well. All those little details are tended to. There’s not one step that gets looked over or left behind. “There’s so much love and care that goes into each instrument to produce the best sounding and playing guitar you can get. That’s why we call it the Breedlove Difference.” breedlovemusic.com • tohguitars.com

film & Theatre

BendFilm Launches Online Archive of Festival Films Filmmakers Will Share in Revenue Generated from This New Streaming Platform

endFilm announced today a collaboration with ticketing and now virtual film festival platform Eventive to bring its Festival archives online for audiences everywhere and offer a revenue share with participating filmmakers. This new streaming option will provide BendFilm members and fans access to selections from at least the last three years of one of the “Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals In the World.’’

creative journeys. Our festival audience also develops close relationships with alumni filmmakers and their films and often request access to their films. So, we thought that this is the perfect time to collaborate on a platform to amplify the work of incredible artists and provide a way for our audience to revisit some of their favorite festival films. With lots of streaming options out right now, we are thrilled to provide more choices for independent film fans.”

Upon launch, the archives offer a variety of short and feature length titles including Mr. Fish: Cartooning From The Deep End, Pet Names, Fort Maria, Your Ride Is Here, The Flip and Souls of Totality. New titles will be added regularly as alumni filmmakers continue to opt in. The streaming service is free for BendFilm members or titles can be rented for $5 for feature films and $2 for short films. Revenue will be shared with filmmakers whether the views on this platform are free or paid. Browse title and rental information for the Alumni Film Library at watch.eventive.org/bendfilmnow.

Pablo Bryant, director of Mr. Fish: Cartooning From The Deep End, said, “People go to film festivals because there is a chance to see films that are inventive and daring. I made a film about an uncensored, non-commercial artist with some very edgy material, and low and behold festival goers loved it. BendFilm looks for that kind of work and this new platform will continue to give viewers a chance to see films that are otherwise hard to find. Turn the lights down and turn your brain on.”

Todd Looby, executive director of BendFilm, said, “Each year after our Festival ends we look for ways to continue to support our alumni filmmakers on their

Stay tuned to Facebook for announcements on the platform launch. bendfilm.org

Sunriver Stars Community Theater Summer & 2020-21 Updates by VICTORIA KRISTY — Sunriver Stars Community Theater Artistic Director

he Sunriver Stars Community Theater (SSCT) has plans...big plans...and as soon as it is safe to do so, we will be entertaining you once again! Like many others in our community, we have had to put everything on hold, but all our plans for a season of fantastic entertainment are still in place, just postponed. Our directors — Sandy Klein, Victoria Kristy, Michele Hans, Ron Pugh and Renee’ Anderson — can hardly wait to hold auditions, begin rehearsals and bring you amazing shows featuring our fantastic local talent, once it is safe to gather. Our Stars Kids Drama Camp director, Michele Hans, has modified the previouslyadvertised and highly anticipated theater arts education program and is just waiting for the word that it is safe to begin. Our brand new Summer Stars program focused on visitors’ children during the days of summer is ready to go once our environment is again healthy.

Preparations for our October production of The Wizard of Oz have all been made and auditions are on the books for the end of August....crossing fingers! Directors are already in place to bring you an amazing lineup through 2021. Our ‘intermission’ is just a bit longer than we had anticipated. Everyone involved with SSCT is counting the days till we can get back on our stage and bring a smile to your face. In the meantime, we are doing our best to social distance and followrecommended guidelines to partner with all local community members to do our part to keep healthy and safe while making our big plans... from home! Updates about our arts education programs for children and auditions for our upcoming shows will be posted on our website atsunriverstars.org. We invite you to check in frequently. We are thinking positive that we will soon be able to say, “On with the show!”

Think of this as a long intermission.

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sunriver

Art in the Rona

t’s strange to see the lights off at the Artists’ Gallery. It’s so quiet with no one around. The artist family all express missing one another, though many stay in contact via phone, text and social media. So, what’s a creative family to do during quarantine? The artists are uniformly excited to see the bustling and vibrant Village scene to return. They miss seeing their favorite locals who pop in for wall art, but also shop for birthday, Christmas and wedding Sunriver Artists' Gallery | Photo courtesy of Sunriver Artists' Gallery gifts. Artists miss catching up and sharing their personal adventures. Karla Proud, Deni Porter and Susan Harkness Williams have all said keeping a example. Her highest demand items include Transoms and side lights. Her collectors positive attitude and staying physically active has helped immensely. Deni says, “The find stained glass pieces are great for privacy screening such as in bathroom windows majority of my work is inspired by outdoor activity and landscape of Sunriver. I am but also for art as in a kitchen or living room. They can be hung or made to fit grateful to be able to walk every day in this beautiful place. I am using this time to perfectly into an opening. Commissions for these items are welcome. experiment with new techniques which may or may not be ‘gallery worthy’. I am Bill Hamilton is loving his family and staying grateful. He’s painting and framing equally eager to receive commissions for pet portraits. It’s the perfect way to provide and planning out new ideas for his work. He is working to deliver paintings to art and social distance at the same time!” several galleries out of state that carry his masterpieces. Deliveries must wait, but Karla, like most of the artists, found herself digging into her studio. First cleaning this is a constant for him. Bill always saves the best for the Artists’ Gallery. He has and organizing, then when inspiration struck, the pleasant detour of creativity began. created a loyal following and is looking forward to share with you. As she dug into her gems and stones, Karla found she was suddenly creating a whole The artists are keeping a stiff upper lip, but like you are wondering if there will be new series of one of kind jewelry. She is chomping at the bit for you to see them! “bath tissue” when they next venture out of their seclusion. They are growing tired of While activity and creativity reign supreme, others are taking this time to train their own cooking and are planning big celebratory social gatherings when it is once a new puppy. Bonnie Junell added a new furry family member. This pup keeps her again safe to do so. The Gallery has gotten several suggestions on ways to celebrate hopping while she also paints beautiful landscapes. Her recent commissions reflect once we are “Rona free.” the beauty of Sunriver. Since no one has ever experienced anything quite like this before, the artists are all Most of the artists are cleaning studios and Dori Kite is creating a whole new doing the best they can for their art, their community, their family, their art family, series of mugs and soap dispensers. Isn’t that perfect? You can fill her dispensers with their mental health and their physical well-being. This and more fills their days and your favorite antibacterial soap and sip your delicious hot beverage while you lounge nights. It is highly probable that they are forever changed and thereto their artwork. by the fire. Individual artists can be reached at artistsgallerysunriver.com Others are busy working away on commission pieces. Take Becky Henson for 541 593 4382 • Facebook: Artists Gallery Sunriver

Please call for hours. We hope to open sometime in May 2020 or Contact individual artists via our website. Village at Sunriver, Building 19 541.593.4382 artistsgallerysunriver.com Hours: 10am-5pm Daily

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Can You Resist this Face? Humane Society of Central Oregon

To Volunteer or Donate Call 541.382.3537 www.hsco.org

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sisters exhibits

In support of state and federal guidelines for social distancing, most Sisters exhibits have been canceled or postponed, and many galleries have launched virtual exhibitions. Please visit gallery websites for updated information.

workshops

CASCADE FINE ART WORKSHOPS Contact Sue Manley, 541-408-5524 info@cascadefineartworkshops.com cascadefineartworkshops.com 2020 WORKSHOPS RESCHEDULED!! Contact Sue at info@cascadefineartworkshops.com for more information. Painting the Figure from Photographs with Ted Nuttall July 20-27, 2020 Watercolor Paint in Bulgaria with Stella Canfield!! All mediums and photographers welcome June 10 through June 22, 2021

Stitchin’ Post Gallery 541-549-6061 • stitchinpost.com Continuing thru May 21 is Kit Stafford.

Our Virtual Gallery is available for your art needs. Thank you for your continued support. 541.719.1800 | 357 W Hood Ave. Sisters | hoodavenueart.com

Fiber art by Kit Stafford

Landings represents what can happen when we give over to an instinctual freedom of thought. The pieces are markers of the flight through time and space, a path of ideas accompanied by textiles and color. “Afterburn” is the energy used after take-off. It can either throw us farther into space or bring us home. It is a flight term referring to when fuels have burned away, when there is a glow — I follow that faint light. The remnants of the journeys are here — some rough, some the evidence, like a thread to the connections we share. Here, there are also small social justice patches or “awareness’s” that can be removed from their landings to wear as pins, bringing focus to making a better world. Proceeds from the sale of these artifacts will be given to corresponding nonprofits. Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | May 2020

central oregon exhibits

In support of state and federal guidelines for social distancing, most exhibits have been canceled or postponed, and many galleries have launched virtual exhibitions. Please visit gallery websites for updated information.

Crystal Crane Hot Springs "it's all about the water"

Rimrock Gallery 405A NW Third St., Prineville 541-903-5565 rimrockgallery.com MARK LUNDEEN….. WILLO BALFREY….. JIM MCVICKER

Rimrock Gallery Come Experience the Energy of Nature! Geothermally Heated Cabins Hot Mineral Baths 541-943-3931 Old Pro, bronze by Mark Lundeen

2 Hours SE of Bend • www.summerlakehotsprings.com 2 Hours SE of Bend • 541-943-3931 • www.summerlakehotprings.com

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The specifics of our show will be in the ‘HOME’ section of our website at rimrockgallery.com, come visit on the website. We can bring art out on approval if you see a jewel on the website that you would like to try in your home. Mark Lundeen’s bronze of the Old Pro is the last one left in the edition in both the table size and the life size bronzes. We are also featuring new paintings by pastel/oil painter, Willo Balfrey and oil painter, Jim McVicker. Both are nationally known.