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very May, winery and vineyard owners invite Oregonians to celebrate Oregon Wine Month. They invite people to taste and learn about Oregon’s wine industry. Central Oregon is beginning to grow as a wine region. There are several vineyards and wineries in the region, along with wine bars and tasting rooms. We invite you to explore and learn more about the unique wines being made in Central Oregon. Cascade A&E Feature Writer Kristine Thomas interviewed Central Oregon wine industry pioneers, who are eager to share their enthusiasm for the area’s future of growing cold-hardy, hybrid grapes and making wine. The wineries are introducing new varietals including Marquette, Marechal Foch, La Crescent, Leon Millot and more. The winery owners invite people to learn more by visiting their tasting rooms and asking questions about their vineyards and wines.

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Kristine has been a journalist for 32 years, starting her career in Boston at a weekly newspaper and returning to Oregon to work for several newspapers including The Oregonian as a freelance writer, and The Roseburg News Review, Gresham Outlook and Our Town Newspaper as a staff writer. She worked as the communications and marketing manager for a nonprofit economic development agency in Salem and as an editor and write for a university. She loves sharing people’s stories. When she isn’t writing newspaper stories and taking amazing photographs, Kristine can be found exploring Central Oregon’s hiking trails with her three-legged dog Kali, kayaking, biking, reading, working on her mystery novel and spending time with family and friends.

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CENTRAL OREGON IS BECOMING KNOWN AS A WINE REGION by KRISTINE THOMAS — A&E Feature Writer

ewGen Vineyard Services President Chad Vargas said many people in Oregon’s wine and vineyard industry are unaware of what’s happening in Central Oregon. “Once they do learn what’s happening and what’s being grown in Central Oregon, people are fascinated,” Vargas said. “They are intrigued and watching closely to see what happens with the vineyards growing cold hardy hybrid grapes.” Before starting his vineyard services company in the Willamette Valley, Vargas was the vineyard manager for ten years at Adelsheim Vineyard, one of Oregon’s founding wineries. His experience and leadership have earned him a reputation of being an influencer in the success of Oregon’s wine industry. He was unaware wine grapes were being grown in Central Oregon until he met Kerry Damon at the 2019 Oregon Wine Symposium. A professional viticulturist and vineyard manager with 23 years of experience working at vineyards and wineries in Oregon and California, Damon invited Vargas to tour several vineyards and to taste wine last spring. “There are several pioneers in Central Oregon who are passionate about growing grapes and making great wines. Kerry is definitely one of them who is eager to help everyone succeed,” Vargas said. This winter, Vargas worked with Lava Terrace Cellars co-owner Duane Barker to prune the vines for cuttings of Brianna and La Crescent. Vargas propagated the cuttings at his greenhouses to create new plants for Lava Terrace and a new vineyard near Redmond. A game changer for Central Oregon’s wine industry, Vargas said, is the recent news Redside Ranch in Terrebonne won a gold medal for its 2019 Marquette at the 21st annual San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, one of the largest and most important for American wines in the world. Redside Ranch’s 2019 Marquette received the highest points for a Marquette in the United States, competing against well-established and award-winning wineries and vineyards in the

Monkeyface Vineyards at the Ranch at the Canyon near Terrebonne is the oldest vineyard in Central Oregon. It was first planted in 2004. Photo by Kristine Thomas

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United States. The award-winning Marquette was handcrafted by winemaker Christopher Kirk Ermisch at Elixir Wine Group in Bend from Redside Ranch’s harvest in 2019. “This recognition is important, and it will help establish Central Oregon as a place to grow wine grapes and make wine, and the award will encourage more people to try Marquette and other cold hardy varietals,” Vargas said. Vargas said there was a time when people doubted grapes could be grown in the Willamette Valley. “Look what happened,” Vargas said. “The people pioneering the wine industry in Central Oregon are determined to show it can successfully be done.” Leading the Way Kerry Damon has tirelessly and enthusiastically worked to establish Central Oregon as a region to successfully grow cold hardy and French/American hybrid grapes in Central Oregon. He is a founder of Central Oregon’s first commercial size vineyard Monkeyface at Ranch of the Canyon in 2006, and the president of the Central Oregon Wine and Grape Growers Association. Damon serves as a consultant to several young vineyards in Central Oregon. He is focused on Redside Ranch’s development and his continued research on collecting data on soil, weather, bud break and harvest dates, vine physiology and more.

Zack Gomber is managing Monkeyface Vineyards for his wine, Central Vineyards.

He stated Central Oregon vineyard owners’ future lies in working together to share their knowledge and to promote Central Oregon as a wine region. Through trials and errors, he

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continued from page 7 has learned what pruning methods work best, how to process the grapes to make wine and much more. “We know we can’t do the same things they do in other regions in Oregon to manage the vineyards and make wine,” Damon said. “We have defined what cold hardy grapes prosper in Central Oregon that allow us to make high quality wine.” Instrumental in managing Redside Ranch’s vineyard, Damon believes the gold medal earned by Redside Ranch shows what is possible. “Our challenge is educating people about the varietals we are successfully growing. The grapes grown here, and the wines being made each have the characters of the climate and soils. The terroir of Central Oregon is so much more different.” Central Oregon may be one of the most challenging climates agriculturally to grow grapes because of the shorter growing season, and the temperature swings. “We chose to grow the cold hardy hybrid grapes in Central Oregon because they have late bud break, a rapid accelerated growth and an early ripening cycle,” he said. “We can have bud break in mid-May and harvest by the end of September.” Every place he has worked in California, Washington and Oregon has had its own challenges. “I have always looked at a place for its potential and learned how to maximize that potential. It takes dedication, collaboration, passion and a pioneering spirit to achieve a region’s potential,” Damon said. “I don’t listen when people say that can’t happen, instead I look at what can be done to make it happen.” He predicts Central Oregon will be recognized as a wine growing region in Oregon, just as the Umpqua, Columbia Valley and Rogue Valley have. “That’s our eventual future,” he added. “Success is at hand for all of us.” Redside Ranch The honors belong to Redside Ranch Vineyard Manger and Ranch Manager Ryder Redfield and Elixir Winemaker Christopher Kirk Ermisch. But the celebrations are reverberating throughout Central Oregon’s wine and vineyard community. The gold medal earned by Redside Ranch’s 2019 Marquette is vindication award-winning wines can be made from grapes grown in Central Oregon, especially since many vineyard owners were told it couldn’t be done. Redside Ranch Manager Ryder Redfield and Vineyard Manager Kerry Damon celebrate winning a gold medal for the Redside Ranch 2019 Marquette. 2019 Wine: 2019 Redside Ranch. | Photos by Kristine Thomas

Damon is both honored and amazed Redside Ranch in Terrebonne won a gold medal in its first competition, adding the recognition from the vineyard’s harvest is a tribute to the partnership between the vineyard managers and the winemaker.

“This recognition will help establish Central Oregon as the next place to grow grapes and make wine. This gold medal is a tribute to the pioneering spirit and the work being done by many people to establish Central Oregon as a winegrowing region,” Damon said. “We are a close community of winery and vineyard owners here, so it benefits us all.” Damon said Marquette is a natural fit to Central Oregon’s terroir. “Marquette is well-suited for the unique, high desert climate of Central Oregon much like its cousin, Pinot Noir, is suited for the greater Willamette Valley,” Damon said. Describing Redside Ranch Vineyard as a “passion project,” Redfield said the ranch is owned by his cousin, Kris Kibak. “When Kris purchased the ranch, there was already a small vineyard,” Redfield shared. “When we first worked with Kerry to expand the vineyard, we decided to make wine to give to family and friends.” Redfield said his first indication the Marquette’s quality was when he shared it with friends who live in Sonoma, California. “They normally drink vinifera wine made in California,” he said. “They thought our Marquette was incredible. That was really good feedback.” Redfield said there are currently five acres of Marquette grapes, with another acre being planted in June. With the vineyard’s expansion, they are predicting 12

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more focused on sustainability and buying local.” Meyer and Gomber have chosen to make unique blends for Central Vineyards. They used Frontenac to make a deep rosé, their La Crescent to make a sparkling white and their La Crescent, Frontenac Gris and Baco Noir to create a carbonic wine called “Freak Flag.” “Last year, we made only 40 cases of wine at Southeast Wine Collective in Portland,” Gomber said, adding 2020 was a challenging year due to the wildfires. “Our goal is to eventually grow our own grapes and make our wines in Central Oregon.” While he has experience growing grapes and making wine in California and Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Gomber said it doesn’t translate to what needs to

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tons of grapes to make 785 cases in the next few years. The gold medal for their first vintage of Marquette has all four men asking the question, “What’s next for Redside Ranch?” Redfield said the recognition acknowledges the years of hard work and care that has gone into the vineyard to grow high-quality grapes. Both men said the competition showed them how their Marquette stacks up against established wineries making Marquette wines for many years. “The gold medal brings awareness to the years of lessons we have learned about cultivating grapes and making wine in Central Oregon,” Damon said. Monkeyface Vineyard Zack Gomber is both honored and excited for the responsibility to be tending the vines at Monkeyface Vineyards at Ranch at the Canyons, the first wine grape vineyards to be planted in Central Oregon. Along with his dog, Walter, he tends to the four acres of vines, deciding with each snip of his pruning shears the vineyards’ future growth. He’s grateful for Damon’s guidance and advice on how to care for the vineyard. Gomber, 34, was born and raised in Central Oregon. By weekday, he works as the senior grower relations manager for a large farming and wine company. By evenings and weekends, he cares for Monkeyface Vineyards, where he is growing the red varietals of Frontenac, Marechal Foch, St. Croix and Leon Millot and the white varietals are Vignoles, La Croix and La Crescent. He and his business partner Cale Meyer are the owners of Central Vineyards. They are growing Marechal Foch, Frontenac Gris, Brianna, La Crescent, Baco Noir and Marquette on two-acres east of Bend. They received an initial 150 cuttings from Cindy Grossmann of Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards. “We are grateful for the support we have received from Cindy and the local wine community who continue to encourage us and share their knowledge with us,” Gomber said. Gomber and Meyer chose to focus on the cold-hardy hybrid grapes because they are seeing a growing movement of like-minded individuals in Vermont, New York and the East Coast interested in the grape’s sustainability. The coldtolerant hybrids are mildew and fungal resistant, Gomber said, adding he doesn’t need to use chemicals on his grapes. “While other generations like big, bold wines, our generation seems to be more interested in knowing more about where the grape grew and how it was grown,” Gomber said. “My generation is Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | May 2021

continued from page 9 be done in Central Oregon. “We have to continue to learn how to grow grapes and make wine that reflects Central Oregon’s style,” Gomber said. “I have learned how we process vinifera grapes like Syrah or pinot noir isn’t the same for how we process hybrid grapes.” The passion for his craft of growing grapes and his vision for the potential of Central Oregon becoming a well-established wine region are what motivate him to endure the long hours and days. “I’m excited for everything that’s happening now and what the future will bring,” he said. Kimball Joy Vineyards Linda Lattavo was half serious and half not about her offer to Grant Scholz. He obviously took her seriously about becoming her partner in starting a vineyard and winery in Central Oregon. The couple’s story began in 2016 at Maragas Winery where Scholz was working as an assistant winemaker and vineyard manager and Lattavo was helping to harvest the grapes. Scholz also has worked a harvest in New Zealand. Impressed with Scholz’ work ethic and his knowledge of making wine and growing grapes, Lattavo was inspired to inquire if he wanted to be her business partner. They are preparing to plant a vineyard on 9 of the 42-acres they purchased in 2018. The property is less than a mile from Cline Falls State Park and has views of Cline Butte and the Cascade Mountain Range.

Linda Lattavo and Grant Scholz of Kimball Joy Vineyards | Photo by Kristine Thomas

They spent two years adding power to property, building a shop and pond, preparing the land to plant the vineyard and learning everything they can about their new business venture. Scholz is studying winemaking at UC Davis. “The land is flat and was covered mostly with lava rock, sagebrush and cheat grass,” Scholz shared. “We planted six different crop covers including rye grass, radishes, winter peas and clover to improve the soil structure.”

Using the working name Kimball Joy Vineyards, they are planting white grapes in June — five acres of La Crescent, 2.5 of Albarino and 1.5 of Brianna. He plans to plant Cabernet Franc as his red varietal. Having grown up in Central Oregon, Scholz has taken the approach that growing reliable cold hardy hybrids in combination with more risky vinifera cultivars can be a successful growing strategy in this region. “Recent advancements in cold hardy grape breeding and vineyard management techniques have made viticulture in marginal climates a feasible venture,” Scholz said. Lattavo was born and raised in Ohio and worked for many years in Washington, D.C. Scholz was born in Terrebonne. When he has shared with his friends and community members that he was going to grow grapes and make wine in Central Oregon, Scholz said he received many raised eyebrows, pats on the back and chuckles, telling him, “Hey, good luck with that.” They are grateful they are venturing into the new territory with the support of Central Oregon’s wine and vineyard community. They appreciate how Kerry Damon has been an advocate for all the vineyards and wineries in Central Oregon, sharing his years of knowledge and providing his professional opinions. “I think people are starting to understand that the cold hardy hybrid grapes can make excellent wines. And I think the growing interest by people in Central Oregon to know where their food and drinks come from is going to be good for the wine industry,” Scholz said.

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FAITH, HOPE & CHARITY VINEYARDS’ HOSPITALITY OPENS DOORS FOR GUESTS TO EXPLORE NEW WINES by KRISTINE THOMAS — A&E Feature Writer

indy and Roger Grossmann credit a snowstorm for altering their retirement plans and launching them into an incredible adventure. Their goal was to retire in Sunriver after living and working 60 miles west of Chicago, Illinois for almost 30 years. A snowstorm caused them to stop in Redmond in 2000. And from there, they discovered a 312-acre farm with magnificent views of the Three Sisters — Faith, Hope and Charity. “We were only looking for 20 acres to build our dream house,” Cindy said. “Instead, we are building a destination showcasing the vineyard, winery and our beautiful surroundings.” Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards is nestled between two ridges and a canyon in Terrebonne, just 14 miles from Smith Rock State Park. The tasting room and event center are surrounded by the rich beauty of the winery’s namesake, the Three Sisters Mountain range (originally named Faith, Hope and Charity), along with 15 acres of vineyard, a pond and beautiful grounds. The Grossmanns spent three years building their home, landscaping the property and building the vineyard’s infrastructure. They planted the vineyard in 2010. While waiting for their vines to mature, they harvested grapes from Monkeyface Vineyards near Smith Rock State Park, starting with La Crescent, Marechal Foch, St. Croix, Frontenac Gris, and Frontenac in 2010. They opened their tasting room in 2011 with their first vintages of the grapes sourced from Monkeyface Vineyards. During that time, Cindy and Roger researched growing cold hardy hybrid grapes and wine agritourism. In September of 2015, they harvested their first block of Marquette, a cousin of Frontenac and grandson of Pinot Noir, and celebrated the reality they could sustainably grow grapes in Central Oregon. “I’m known as the world’s biggest dreamer and someone who can make her dreams happen,” Cindy said. Ten years later, they have welcomed thousands of guests, hosted countless weddings, won numerous awards for their wines, and enjoyed spending their retirement years working in an industry they love.

Cindy Grossman of Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards in Terrebonne | Photo by Kristine Thomas

she met Roger, first as a tourist and then as a summer employee. They were married in 1973. Cindy credits her years working in both construction and hospitality for providing her the vision and knowledge for establishing Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards as a Central Oregon destination. They host many events including upcoming music concerts, a Mother’s Day Brunch, Father’s Day Fly Fishing Lessons, an art show, a car show and a Crush Cancer 5K, 10K and Half Marathon, which benefit Central Oregon’s Ronald McDonald House and The Sparrow Club. Cindy and Roger believe in the importance of generously donating to the “wonderful nonprofits of Central Oregon.”

Cindy and Roger are known to say, “It takes Faith, it takes Hope, and it takes Charity to grow wine grapes in Central Oregon and produce award winning wines from those grapes.” It also has taken numerous partnerships. The Grossmanns are known in the Central Oregon wine and vineyard community for bringing people together, sharing their resources and celebrating the success of their fellow vineyard and winery owners.

Their plans include building an event center, on-premise production facility, guest ranch, an amphitheater and farm-to-table garden. They have plans to expand their vineyard, and they are selling six, five-acre estate homesites and a 116 acre farm to be sold to another agritourism business. “We are still in our infancy as far as what we want to accomplish,” Cindy said. “We joke we both need to live to be 110 to get everything we want to get done in our lifetime.” Cindy is 67 and Roger is 72.

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The Grossmanns’ red varietal estate grapes are Marquette, Leon Millot, Marechal Foch and Frontenac. Their white varietal estate grapes are La Crescent, Vignole, Frontenac Gris and La Crosse. They also source Merlot, Barbera, Syrah and Zinfandel from the Columbia Valley; their Pinot Noir and Rose of Pinot Noir are from the Willamette Valley and their Viognier, Riesling, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc from Oregon’s Rogue Valley.

“We truly love what we do every day, and we love welcoming people to Faith, Hope and Charity,” Cindy said. “We are ‘people’ people, and we enjoy sharing with people this beautiful destination, our wines and our hospitality.” faithhopeandcharityevents.com

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LAVA TERRACE CELLARS: BEND’S VINEYARD & WINERY by KRISTINE THOMAS — A&E Feature Writer

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n an April evening, Lava Terrace Cellars owners Dina and Duane Barker joyfully banter about when and where they think bud break will occur in their vineyard in Bend. While their days have seemingly endless “to do lists,” their enthusiasm for the future of their vineyard and wines is boundless, as they wholeheartedly believe their goal to sustainably grow wine grapes is coming to a fruition. It’s been nine years of hard work, patience, research and determination to transform their land from sagebrush and lava rocks with incredible outcroppings into a 5.5 acre vineyard producing award-winning wines. This May, they are checking off another goal as they prepare their tasting venue for limited, approved openings on their farm, about a 12-minute drive from

downtown Bend. Guests will need to visit their website to make reservations to visit the tasting venue. “We are excited to share our wines and provide our guests with a unique experience,” Dina said. “Our guests will be able to see how we are growing wine grapes in Bend, Oregon.” Their adventure began in 2012 when they planted Marechal Foch and pinot noir, with only three of the 20 pinot noir plants surviving and the Marechal Foch flourishing. Their focus switched from planting vinifera grapes such as pinot noir to cold hardy hybrid grapes that would thrive like the Marechal Foch had done. Two years later, they planted La Crescent, Brianna and Marquette and added more Marechal Foch. This year, they are planting Crimson Pearl. It takes about

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continued from page 13 five years for the vines to produce good fruit to make commercial-level wines. Dina and Duane have used their knowledge from their successful partnership operating their company Brilliance in Branding to navigate Lava Terrace Cellars. In 2017, they took their first harvest to a winemaker and in 2019, they released their first commercial vintage. Last year, they entered their first two wine competitions resulting in six medals and international recognition. At the 2020 Sunset International Wine Competition, Lava Terrace Cellars received silver medals for its 2017 Barrel Aged Marechal Foch and 2018 La Crescent. The 2020 San Francisco International Wine Competition awarded silver medals for its 2018 Reserve — One Barrel Marechal Foch and 2019 Marquette, and bronze medals for its 2018 and 2019 La Crescent. “You have to be a bit crazy to take on a project like this especially when many people doubt wine grapes can be grown here,” Duane said. “We have a passion for what we are growing, and we have a goal to help our region to become well-known for making excellent wines.” Dina and Duane are grateful for the support they have received from fellow Central Oregon vineyard and winery owners. And they both pay it forward by sharing what they have learned about growing cold hardy hybrid grapes. Despite his own to do list, Duane spent a recent Sunday teaching a vineyard owner in Prineville how to prune his grapes. Both Dina and Duane have conducted intensive research into how to successfully grow wine grapes, continually studying best practices for vineyard management. They said their vineyard’s success is due to its microclimate. The vineyard is planted on lava outcropping at 3,440 feet and is on the edge of the 45th parallel with longer days and more intense sun exposure. They believe great wines start in the vineyard. Dina and Duane Barker, owners of Lava Terrace Cellars

“I feel like I have an intimate relationship with the vineyard and understand what’s going on and what needs to be done to successfully grow our grapes,” Duane said. “I am constantly keeping an eye on things because every part of the vineyard is different from one another, and I am always thinking about not only what needs to be done today but what needs to be done so we have good crops two years from now.” Duane recently has safely done wine tastings at Black Butte Ranch’s General Store, Eqwine Wine Bar in Redmond, C.E. Lovejoy’s in Bend and The Wine Shop and Beer Tasting Bar in Bend. Although most people have not heard about La Crescent, Marquette or Marechal Foch wines, Duane said they are excited to try the wines. “And once they do, they enjoy the wines and learning more about how we are growing the grapes and making the wine in Bend,” Duane said. “That’s why we are excited to visit our vineyard and tasting venue. We are eager to share what we learned and our passion for making great wines and sharing them with people.”

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MARAGAS WINERY USING OLD-WORLD TECHNIQUES TO CREATE THEIR WINES & MANAGE THEIR VINEYARD ine enthusiasts seeking a classic winery and vineyard experience should plan to visit Maragas Winery in Culver, right off

Highway 97. The cornerstone of this vested Central Oregon landmark is amazing barrel-aged wine, crafted using knowledge shared from one generation to the next. Inspired by a family wine tradition going back hundreds of years in Greece (The Maragas family still manages their vineyard in Crete, Greece) and since 1941 in California, in 1999, Doug Maragas followed his own dream when he started Maragas Winery in Central Oregon. Borrowing from the business format begun by his Grandmother, Anna, who operated a wine grape brokerage and wine making business out of Lodi, California which serviced East Coast wineries with California grapes, Doug found Central Oregon. At the time, Central Oregon had no vineyards but was ideally located near established grape growing areas to source world class grapes. The other fantastic aspect of Central Oregon was the dry-sunny summers and volcanic sandy loam soils (ironically, identical to those found at the family vineyard in Crete). Doug envisioned a grape growing region and planted the first Vitis vinfera (fine European wine grapes) vineyard in Central Oregon. Doug met his wife Gina Maragas back East where Doug’s grandparents sold wine grapes to Gina’s grandparents who were also winemakers, bringing their skills from Udine, Italy. Doug and Gina’s arrival here beckoned the beginning of the Central Oregon Wine region. Doug’s winemaking style comes from his grandmother, who mentored him in winemaking and the wine business. These techniques, although not often used in the United States due to the volume loss in the production of wine, are used by Doug because they create uniquely robust and smooth naturally made wines. As a result, Maragas wines have earned medal after medal in prestigious wine competitions. Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the beautiful rock formations of Smith Rock State Park and the majestic peaks of the Cascades, Doug and Gina enjoy showing visitors their boutique winery.

Gina Maragas with Peaches, who keeps the deer away from the vines

Doug Maragas topping barrels in 2020 | Photos courtesy of Maragas Winery

Doug and Gina are the first to grow vinifera grapes in Central Oregon. For 11 years, they experimented with test plots with over 40 varietals, different spacing and pruning methods and cover crop arrangements to learn what varietals could grow successfully in the volcanic soil and climate in Central Oregon. Today, 35 different types of vines grow in their vineyards. The Estate vineyard has the majority of varietals, including Cabernet Franc, Tempranillo, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and multiple clones of Pinot and Chardonnay. Maragas signature wine “Legal Zin” is sourced from their Roberts Ranch vineyard about 25 miles north of their Estate vineyard. Here, the varietals including Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon have flourished. Doug and Gina along with their daughter, Samantha, and a few cherished assistants are the core of the formula that creates and maintains Maragas’ idyllic vineyard environment and delicious wine. Using organic growing methods, the vineyard and grounds of Maragas underlie a basic tenant of their tradition – wine and lifestyle should maximize their ability to live joyful extended lives of abundant health and vitality. Doug carefully selects the right grape variety for his property’s unique terroir, allowing him to exclude the use of artificial fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides and herbicides. Rather, Doug relies on hand labor to control weeds, and the chickens to eat the bugs. He also has large, farm dogs to keep the deer out, as well as small dogs and feral cats to control the rodents. Because of this, although it is obvious that the Maragas family loves their animals, pets from visitors are not a good fit and aren’t permitted. The winery produces 2,000 cases annually, with no more than 400 cases of any varietal. While Doug takes his winemaking seriously, he has added a little fun to his enterprise with his comic wine labels, featuring the artwork of his late mother, Joanne Lattavo. The drawings are caricatures created during the Beatnik area of the late 50s and early 60s. Doug chose to use the humorous art over more serious pieces in his mother’s painting archives, because he never wanted to be taken as “stuffy.” Although his wine is first rate, the wine should mirror the wellhealed family motto of joy - what better way to do this than packaging this magical beverage with hilarious caricatures of family members and friends. maragaswinery.com Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | May 2021

FIRST FRIDAY EXHIBITS Blue Spruce Pottery 20591 Dorchester E. 541-382-0197 • bluesprucepottery.com This family-owned business has been making handmade pottery in Bend since 1976. Call to arrange a time to come shop their large selection of mugs, bowls, casseroles, lamps and more. Shop online and have gifts shipped directly to your family and friends. You can also find Blue Spruce Pottery at Red Chair Gallery in downtown Bend.

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High Desert Museum 59800 S Hwy. 97 541-382-4754 • highdesertmuseum.org Opening May 7 is Kids Curate, an exhibition created by fifth-grade students from R.E. Jewell Elementary School in Bend. Kids Curate is a yearlong program that integrates art and science into existing school curriculum and culminates in an exhibition at the Museum, this year on display thru June 6. Museum curators work with a different Central Oregon school every year in both the classroom and through field trips to produce an exhibition. The program integrates art, science, history and writing, giving students an opportunity to learn about arts and culture career possibilities while simultaneously exploring the natural world. The R.E. Jewell Elementary students are part of the eighth annual Kids Curate, and this year the project explores how plants and animals use energy from the sun. Each individual class was assigned one of three habitats—forest, riparian or shrub-steppe. Students studied the ecosystem energy creation for the unique plants and animals. They then created line drawings of various flora and fauna from the different ecosystems, which were laser etched onto plexiglass tiles that will form a mosaic on the gallery wall. Art supplies and plant-growing kits were distributed to the students in November. The program this year was done through online video classes until students returned to full in-person learning in mid-April. Kids Curate also provides participating students with the pride of publicly and prominently displaying their artwork.

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Discover the hidden art of igneous rocks from Oregon and other planets in our solar system in the continuing exhibit, Cosmic Microscapes: Seeing Into Rocks from Oregon & Space. This unique exhibition presents fine art imagery of igneous rocks from four sites in the Northwest and elsewhere in our solar system, along with scientific captions detailing their origins, mineral composition and structure. These are the largest photographic prints ever made from petrographic thin sections. Some of the actual rocks, including lunar and Martian samples, will also be on display. Thru July 18. Continuing thru October 3, Dam It! Beavers and Us. In the Pleistocene era, a mammal that was up to eight feet long and 220 pounds, roamed what is now the High Desert and beyond. Dam It! Beavers and Us explores this important member of the order Rodentia and the interrelationship of people, beavers and the landscape. And if you still prefer it, you can tour our exhibits from the comfort of your home. highdesertmuseum.org/exhibitions. Jeffrey Murray Photography Gallery 118 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-325-6225 • jeffreymurrayphotography.com The Jeffrey Murray Photography Gallery, located in downtown Bend, opened in 2013 featuring the work of local photographer Jeffrey Murray. Last year when offered the opportunity to double the size of the gallery, Murray had no second thoughts about annexing the location next door. Visitors can now browse comfortably in the two-story gallery enjoying a visual adventure of twice the display of landscape, wildlife and contemporary work. “We did a complete remodel and update of both the old and new location to transition seamlessly into one cohesive space,” Murray says. “I couldn’t be more proud of our continued presence in the local art and small business community.” Open daily Tuesday-Sunday.

Mt. Bachelor by Erik Hoogen

Layor Art + Supply 1000 NW Wall St., Ste. 110 541-322-0421 • layorart.com Layor Art + Supply will continue to host Lance Burke’s expressive wood pieces, while adding to its showcase the iconic mountainscapes of local favorite, Erik Hoogen, and a new mini show of continuous line work by Erin Sellers. Yes, Layor is brimming with art & invites you to enjoy all of its offerings during its seven day business week. Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 11am-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm.

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Oxford Hotel 10 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-382-8436 Michelle Lindblom spends many hours in her studio where she creates paintings, Collaborative Twin Artists monotypes and writes. During the month of May, she is the featured artist in One of a KindMichelle states, “Since relocating to the Northwest, the Creating OxfordTruly Hotel’s lobby. I’m interpreting my surroundings abstractly, with an emphasis on color, form, Fine Art movement and texture, and I work intuitively.” Michelle is represented by the Red lubbesmeyer.com Chair Gallery, Bend, and is a member of the High Desert Art League and the National Association of Women Artists.

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. Call the studio for hours and appointments.

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Skyline, fiber with overstitching, 18” x 18” framed, by the Lubbesmeyer Twins

Mockingbird Gallery 869 NW Wall St. 541-388-2107 • mockingbird-gallery.com This Friday, May 7, Mockingbird Gallery is proud to open our four-person show, Lasting Impressions, featuring the amazing works of G. Russell Case, Marc R. Hanson, John W. Taft and Eric G. Thompson. This show will run thru May. As a painter and a person, G. Russell Case is one of a kind. He paints directly from nature to record colors and light, and his studio compositions are derived from thoughts and sketches recorded outdoors. Marc R. Hanson says, “I have pursued a career as a painter for many years now. Along the way my methods, materials and focus have evolved. A naturalist at heart, the landscape is the perfect vehicle for expressing the joy I have for the world that surrounds me.” John W. Taft never tires of painting Colorado terrain because there is so much variety just a few hours from his front door. “I have come to see the arts in general as a gift to mankind and beauty as nourishment to the human spirit,” he says. Eric G. Thompson has studied the masters to develop the fine art of oil, the unforgivable watercolor, and the dying art of egg tempera. In a fast-paced world of deadlines, Eric invites you into the peace that he has enveloped within this momentary glimpse in time.

Send us your photos from your gallery or shop of artists, patrons and hosts to be featured in Cascade A&E Magazine each month! Send all photos (and remember to include names) to natalie@ cascadeae.com. Got questions? Call 541-388-5665 or email marcee@cascadebusnews.com.

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FIRST FRIDAY EXHIBITS Peterson Contemporary Art 206 NW Oregon Ave., Ste. 1 541-633-7148 • pcagallery.com For the May spring exhibition we will be displaying the captivating paintings by Shar Coulson from Chicago, Illinois, the dynamic sculptures by Rand Scot Smithey from Bend and the breathtaking paintings by Korey Gulbrandson out of Portland. This exhibition will be a beautiful display that you won’t want to miss. Visit the gallery down the red stairs on the corner of Oregon Ave. and Wall St. to enjoy these vibrant works. Red Chair Gallery 103 NW Oregon Ave. 541-306-3176 • redchairgallerybend.com Stop in to find a perfect gift for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9. Two very different painting styles are showcased this month: abstract acrylic paintings and multimedia monotypes by Michelle Lindblom and Tumblers by Jeff and Heather Thompson realistic oils by John Runnels, featuring his signature aspen trees. Also in the showcase are blown glasswork by Jeff and Heather Thompson, including their new murrine style tumblers, and felted scarves and toppers by Tricia Biesmann. Sage Custom Framing & Gallery 834 NW Brooks St. 541-382-5884 • sageframing-gallery.com Showing May 7 thru May 28 is Whatever Floats Your Boat, drawings by Patricia Clark. First Friday May 7, the Gallery will extend Webster I by Pat Clark their hours, with the artist present from 4-7pm. While the exhibit’s subject is boats and the topic of boats was a logical transition from Clark’s last Water Table series, the true underpinning of this collection is around the transitory nature of memory as it relates to the landscape, objects and the powers of observation required to notice and capture in art. During pandemic “lockdown,” Clark received a gift of two magical ceramic sculptures of boats on wheels from artist Nancy Dasen. She was immediately transported back to her Red River Valley, Minnesota roots where everyone had a boat on wheels. As soon as the work of the day was done, every farmer headed for the water.

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“During this time of confinement, the clay boats conjured spiritual explorations of sense of place, the meaningful experience of change of place, of climate change, of erosion. For me, the boats of the Midwest always relate to their origins and to the beauty of their making. As an artist, I was metaphysically transported from being a flatlander to a land of stunning dimensional surface differences. I became obsessed with texture. “The process of making these drawings engaged different mediums layered as many as six times in ways that the different mediums speak to each other. Layers were overlapped with two or three generations of images, then excavated and revealed until the drawings resembled topography maps. “The resulting narrative is used to provide a work structure, the key to decoding a communication between the artist and the viewer. Ultimately, we all process through a different lens based on our experience. You will see whatever floats your boat.” Patricia Clark has a long and distinguished career as both an educator and an artist. She has received numerous recognitions and awards for education, community service and her thought provoking work as an artist. Locally she has been tireless in her support and mentorship of local artists and bringing enrichment through the arts to our Central Oregon Community. WatermarkPrintmaking.com Open Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm and by appointment. Scalehouse Gallery 550 NW Franklin Ave., Ste. 138 541-390-4025 • scalehouse.org Opening May 7, new exhibit Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts provides a creative conduit for educational, social and economic opportunities for Native Americans through artistic development. Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts is located on the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in the foothills of Oregon’s Blue Mountains. Crow’s Shadow is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization formed in 1992 by local artists James Lavadour (Walla Walla) and Phillip Cash Cash (Cayuse and Nez Perce). From 2001-2017 Frank Janzen was Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts’ master printer, and his hiring initiated the more focused print publication and artist residency components at Crow’s Shadow, which continue to this day. In 2017 Judith Baumann joined Crow’s Shadow as the new master printer. Our mission is to provide a creative conduit for educational, social and economic opportunities for Native Americans through artistic development. In 2017, Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts celebrated the 25 Anniversary of the organization’s founding, with an exhibition curated by Dr. Rebecca Dobkins (Willamette University and Hallie Ford Museum of Art) and an accompanying publication. Over the last 26 years, Crow’s Shadow has evolved into

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a world-class studio focused on contemporary fine art printmaking. Works published by Crow’s Shadow Press can be found in major collections including Library of Congress, Musuem of Fine Arts Boston, Portland Art Museum, Eiteljorg Museum, Wellin Museum of Art, Davis Museum at Wellesley and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Exhibition featured artists are Samantha Wall, Rick Bartwo, Natalie Bal, Pat Boas, Wendy Red Star, Sara Siestreem, Ka’ila Farrell- Smith, Avantika Bawa, Wuon Gaen Ho, Demian DinéYazhi’(Diné) and Modou Dieng, continuing thru June 26. Tumalo Art Company Old Mill District 541-385-9144 • tumaloartco.com April exhibit at Tumalo Art Co., Water Over Stone; Susan Luckey Higdon. May Exhibit at Tumalo Art Co., Shelli Walters — Earth + Feather. Earth + Feather features uplifting mixed media paintings and paper mache sculpture by Shelli Walters, opening May 7, with an artist’s reception from 4-7pm. With an accent on birds, this new work emerges from Shelli’s love for the Earth and wild creatures. “Animals hold such wisdom and the landscape such mystery. I enjoy expressing this connection in my art and sharing the sense of oneness and wonder I find in nature.” Shelli shares her love of the natural world, with layers upon layers of thoughts, stories, experiences, moods — shifting one over the other — sometimes revealing a hint of what is underneath. This has become Shelli’s signature voice and style. Alternating layers of acrylic paint Tango, Mixed media sculpture by Shelli Walters and collage, creating richly textured and colorful pieces that invite you to look closer and discover your own story. Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in the heart of the Old Mill District open 7 days a week.

The Alexander 1125 NE Watt Way 458-256-6854 • thealexanderbend.com At The Alexander in Bend there is an exhibit of paintings by Barbara Slater during the month of May. In this show are bright florals, lively goats and happy dogs, and an array of both wild and tame animals. Her critters are always endearing, painted with bright acrylic colors on canvas. Barbara is an active member of the High Desert Art League. Art is displayed at The Alexander at the second floor lobby. The Wine Shop 55 NW Minnesota Ave. The Wine Shop is showing the work of SageBrushers Art Society member Gerlinde Gelina. Gerlinde is a multi-media artist from Cologne, Germany. For the last two years she has been enjoying the people and the outdoors of her new hometown, Bend. Her abstract paintings are an invitation for viewers to discover stories between the lines and shapes. Stop in and enjoy these bright and uplifting, “pandemicproof,” works. Showing thru May.

Autumn Reflection on Water, acrylic and collage on canvas by Gerlinde H. Gelina

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WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT! MIXED-MEDIA WORKS BY PAT CLARK AT SAGE CUSTOM FRAMING & GALLERY by KENNETH MARUNOWSKI, Ph.D. — A&E Feature Writer

Travel Memories, mixed media drawing, 10”x20”

his month of May, Sage Custom Framing and Gallery presents Whatever Floats Your Boat,” a series of mixed-media images by master printmaker Pat Clark. As the exhibition title suggests, boats, in a variety of guises both obvious and subtle, serve as the common denominator in the over twenty, smallto-medium, framed pieces on display. Approximately twelve unframed artworks in a flip-through portfolio format are also present for perusal and purchase. Although First Fridays have not yet resumed in Bend, Denise Rich, owner of the frame shop/gallery, will

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keep its doors open until 7pm that Friday, May 7, with Clark present for informal conversation and questions about her work. An incredibly prolific artist with a formidable track record of exhibitions and appointments held, including sixteen years as a professor at California State University, Long Beach and founder of Bend’s former printmaking studio Atelier 6000 (presently relocated in Sisters as Studio 6000 Printmakers), a now retired Clark maintains a rigorous practice by drawing every single day. “I start at six or seven each morning,

and I can be there till ten or eleven,” Pat says. Her abundant sketchbooks, which I had the privilege of viewing during a sit-down interview with the artist, overflow with boat and waterbased imagery, much of which began with her 2018 exhibition, Water Tables. “These are my daily notes, all pen and ink,” she informs me, and what a treasure trove of observations, imaginings, contemplations and reflections they are! Inspiration for Whatever Floats Your Boat came to Clark following a recent and difficult bout with cancer, which, if you know the resilient artist, she not

surprisingly overcame. In need of a diversion from the malady, Pat began rummaging through her sketchbooks and discovered the extent to which boats figured in her work. “I was in need of going away, of traveling to another world. I started searching through my old sketchbooks, and there were these boats,” the artist reveals. Considering Clark’s upbringing in Fargo, North Dakota, a city bordering the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” (Minnesota); the family lakehouse on Detroit Lakes, Minnesota; her undergraduate education in Bemidji, Minnesota located on Lake Bemidji; her masters

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Boat Gathering, mixed media drawing, 8”x10”

Water Table Transport, Mixed Media Drawing, 8”x10”

Sketchbook Study of Boat Interior with Boat Models | Photo by Kenneth Marunowski

Sketchbook Boat Study with The Beast and Webster | Photo by Kenneth Marunowski

Pacific Pipe, Backwater Flow. Mixed Media Drawing, 15”x20”

in fine arts years at Cranbrook Academy of Art not far from Lake St. Clair in Michigan; her postgraduate study in the Netherlands; and her years spent teaching at Long Beach; her affinity for water-related subject matter comes as little surprise. When asked if she was thinking of specific boats for this project, Clark denies any particularity and instead references a broad spectrum of boats that have appeared and reappeared throughout her life as filtered through her sharp memory. From traditional dugout canoes used by Native Americans for wild rice collecting to slick and often highly decorated surfboards and kayaks, any boat presents ample opportunity for creative investigation, she notes. Leafing through her abundant sketchbook studies, Pat narrates her thought process to me: “This one shows stitching of birch bark, and here a more scientific interpretation of the interior and exterior of a boat. Many illustrate my interest in patterning and the use of negative and positive space as seen in Japanese woodcuts and prints. Sometimes I give myself the test of realism and abstraction, and here I combine the kind of architectural drawing I do with the natural. Then I began to think about the eskimos and their boats, and how, when you age, if there’s no hope, they put you on the boat and bye, bye. And I’m thinking to myself, ‘What a great thing!’” As we continued chatting in Clark’s in-home studio, I noticed two model boats on her desk given to her by a friend, both of which figure prominently in her studies and final works. “I call this one The Beast and this one Webster,”

Pat says with a chuckle. Speaking generally of the creative process, the artist offers the following instructive commentary: “It’s the object and reverence for it that inspires you. It’s what makes you want to do more with something, whether it’s the shadows that fall upon it, the specific placement of it in the composition, or the environment that surrounds it. I maintain a great respect for process and for moments of silence and doing, which is so important for artists and anyone for that matter. You get inspired by reading people’s work, by looking at people’s art and craft, by listening to music, but there’s that insular moment for you personally that really is going to be the thing that drives the process.” Object, process and reverence: a powerful triad that any aspiring artist should thoughtfully consider. Whatever Floats Your Boat, a mixed media exhibition rich in both formalist concerns and psychological content, is on view this month of May at Sage Custom Framing and Gallery in downtown Bend. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the exquisite renderings of one of Oregon’s premier artists, Pat Clark! To view a selection of Clark’s works online, visit her website at watermarkprintmaking.com. Located on Brooks Street between the breezeway and the Tower Theatre, and adjacent to Mirror Pond parking lot, Sage is open Tuesday through Friday, 10am-4pm with extended hours until 7pm on Friday, May 7. Masks required. To contact the shop, visit sageframing-gallery.com or call 541-382-5884. watermarkprintmaking.com Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | May 2021

ART OR CRAFT?: THE MAKERS CHIME IN! FEATURED MAKER: JOE VON HEIDEKEN by KENNETH MARUNOWSKI, Ph.D. — A&E Feature Writer

he economic, social and cultural history of Oregon is intimately connected to its landscape and specifically to one of its primary resources: wood. In the early 1900’s, lumber mills were key to establishing what is now the city of Bend. Logging persists throughout many areas of the state as a key industry, and our National Forests support this industry through selective logging and the replanting of trees to maintain both the economy and the splendor of the land. It is thus no surprise that woodworking figures importantly in the livelihood of many to this very day. Woodworking can mean a variety of things to a variety of people, with associations that range from carpentry and crafts to architecture and fine arts, particularly sculpture and woodblock prints. Its history is an ancient one, and the objects created from wood can be both utilitarian and ornamental. Because wood is an organic medium, it is subject to deterioration over time, which necessitates preservation techniques so that it may endure. Due to the diversity of wood types, both hard and soft, artists and artisans alike select varietals most suitable to their practice, choosing according to factors like grain, color, strength and durability (arthistory. net/wood). Joe von Heideken is a Central Oregon maker who specializes in creating both functional and decorative objects made of wood. A member of the Red Chair Gallery in downtown Bend, Joe’s foray into woodworking began many years ago on a cold, rainy afternoon in Northern California as he scouted an out-of-theway beach riddled with shells, rocks and driftwood. Captivated by a particularly appealing chunk of redwood, the inquisitive man cut into it and revealed a dazzling interior just waiting to be rediscovered. Such began a now over thirty year investigation into various types of wood and the creative possibilities they offer (redchairgallerybend.com/ joe-von-heideken). The following interview reveals Heideken’s thoughts about his practice in relation to the arts and crafts dyad. Heideken’s Display at Red Chair Gallery | Photo by Kenneth Marunowski

ME: Describe your art/craft.

JOE: By using properly sourced pieces of wood such as maple burls, aged juniper or redwood, I have learned to carve these pieces into bowls that can be used functionally or simply be displayed as decorative pieces. I use a chainsaw to remove any odd limbs around the chunk of wood and then employ an angle grinder with a circular chainsaw device to hollow out the bowl. Once the bowl is roughed out, I begin using coarse sanding discs to smooth out the rough areas, progressively using finer abrasives. Over time, I’ve learned that whenever I think I’ve sanded enough, I should keep sanding. This is probably the most tedious but the most important part of the process. To complete

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the piece I use either an oil finish for food-safe use or multiple coats of lacquer for decorative display. It usually takes five to ten hours to finish a piece. In addition to the bowls, I also enjoy making small inlaid wood boxes, usually out of oak and walnut, that can serve a variety of purposes. I chose oak and walnut because both hardwoods have a quite special, distinctive color. To create the inlays I use a kerf blade on my table saw to make the groove and then inlay a strip of differing material, for example, walnut on oak or oak on walnut to create a contrast. ME: Do you consider your work as art or craft? JOE: I characterize my work as a little of each. When I think of an artist I envision someone

Oak-walnut with mother of pearl inlay

JOE: I think it’s pretty tough to separate the two: a craftperson’s work can also be viewed as a work of art. On the one hand, I can think of a cabinet maker whose work, in and of itself, is an art. On the other hand, an artist may be able to create something mentally but must be able to bring it to life. Perhaps that’s the “craftsperson” side of the individual. In essence, I think the art form is the ability to see the potential of the raw material, and transforming it into something of personal value and beauty is the craft element. ME: I see. So, for you, the imaginative or visionary component of creating something is the art, and the realization of it, the labor involved, is the craft. That’s an interesting and viable distinction. I hadn’t thought about it in that way before.

Apple from an old tree at our house

How does your work address artistic concerns, like those a painter or sculptor must consider regarding form, composition, texture, etc.? JOE: The size, shape and type of wood dictates what the finished product will look like more than the effort I put into it. At first glance a piece may look promising but turns out to be a dud once I dig into it. Sometimes a knobby, charred piece of redwood may have a rich color once exposed, or a maple burl may be filled with “bird eyes.” Again, the wood speaks to me, and I give it a voice so others can hear it. The “artistic concerns” you mention are inherent in the piece from the very beginning. ME: What is your opinion on the arts craft distinction?

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creating something from nothing, for example, a painter who creates something on a blank canvas or a potter who turns a chunk of clay into a vase. In my case, in carving a bowl from a charred piece of redwood or a maple burl, I simply bring out the hidden beauty within its core. The beauty has always been there; I just expose it.

JOE: Whether art or craft, I have a tremendous respect for anyone who develops a passion for what they do. I think the important thing to remember is that whatever medium one chooses, a sense of selfsatisfaction derives from both the process and the product. If others enjoy my efforts, it reinforces my commitment to continually improve.

ME: Your description sounds akin to what Michaelangelo described when he brings to life a figure out of marble. The form is already in there, he explained. He just releases it from the material.

ME: That makes sense to me. Personal growth, satisfaction with the making — these are what matter! Cheers, Joe!

I notice you mention “artist” in the above explanation but do not mention “craftsperson.” Is there a distinction in your mind?

Maple Burl from SW Oregon

To view the beautiful woodworks of Joe von Heideken, visit the Red Chair gallery in downtown Bend. You may also check out Joe’s page on Red Chair’s website at www.redchairgallerybend.com/joe-von-heideken.

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MICHELLE LINDBLOM by JULIA KENNEDY COCHRAN — Red Chair Gallery

The Shadows Beneath by Michelle Lindblom

here is a little personal philosophy in every painting Michelle Lindblom creates. “I’m always expressing what’s inside of me,” she explains. Lindblom writes a monthly blog about her inner reflections and then uses them for artistic inspiration. Her abstract acrylic paintings and monotypes are showcased at Red Chair Gallery in May.

Lately, Lindblom has been blogging about the values of solitude versus human connection during the COVID-19 pandemic. She writes that solitude “allows us to reflect on who we really are,” which may be scary or difficult if we don’t fit into the cultural norm. Pondering in solitude during the lockdown, she concluded that her past included “a lot of pretending to keep the peace,” a behavior she is now beginning to shed. Shedding attitudes, behaviors and beliefs that no longer serve her is a constant theme in her work. Although the past year has been filled with solitude for many, Lindblom has been learning to deal with human connection in a new way. Her daughter, who was working through a substance use disorder for years, came home to Bend this last fall. Lindblom realized that their past relationship, consisting largely of texting and phone calls, felt superficial and she sought deeper ways to connect. The two of them took daily walks in nature with the dogs, during which deeper more meaningful conversations emerged. This has strengthened their bond and facilitated her daughter’s healing. In our smart phone culture, “We have a skewed view of what connection is,” she notes. “Being open toward other ways of connecting is vital.” All of these musings about inner feelings show up in Lindblom’s work. For example, the painting here, titled Shadows Beneath, shows “nuances of shadows… that will remain hidden until a crisis (occurs) or we allow them to surface through time, space and solitude,” she writes. Lindblom, who has an undergraduate degree in visual art from the University of New Orleans and an masters in fine arts from the University of North Dakota, taught art for 24 years at Bismarck State College. She and her husband had always dreamed of living in the Northwest and eventually moved to Bend in 2015. She especially enjoys being close to nature here and uses elements from the natural environment to add to her work. In the Midwest, Lindblom had many solo exhibitions at venues and galleries around the region. She is a member of the National Association of Women Artists and has been juried into several exhibitions, four in New York City. Here in Bend, she has participated in exhibitions at various venues. In 2020, she showed her work at The Alexander, Oxford Hotel and Franklin Crossing.

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isters Folk Festival (SFF) is getting ready to host its • Mary Jo Weiss and Dennis Tower’s largest annual fundraiser and collaboration in their beautiful pendant, community arts celebration, My Own Hope Grows. Two Hands (MOTH), taking place Weiss and Tower have traditionally virtually May 10-15. Proceeds from collaborated for MOTH each year to the event support SFF’s mission of strengthening community and transforming put together a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry that combines Tower’s lapidary arts lives through music and art. Selecting this year’s MOTH award winners was both and Weiss’ jewelry design skills. They reflect, “To us, combining beautiful natural challenging and humbling with nearly 80 incredible pieces of art donated by stones with outstanding jewelry design brings beauty, inspiration and hope. Of generous artists and organizations to choose from. It is with great excitement that special note, inscribed on the back of the piece through the silver backing is an iris, we announce this year’s My Own Two Hands awards of excellence. which is the flower of hope.” Ben Westlund Advocate for the Arts Award — Cascade A&E Magazine • Lawrence Stoller’s impressive, illuminated gemstone sculpture, Frozen Sky. Cascade A&E Magazine has been showcasing and promoting the arts and Stoller explains, “I was first drawn to working with crystals because of their beauty, entertainment scene in Central Oregon since 1995, with a beautiful print and online mystery and mysticism. What started as a fascination led me on a verdant path through magazine. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the creative economy in a big way, the fields of mineralogy, technology, art, metaphysics and healing.” resulting in significant ad revenue loss for the publication over the past year. Despite Americana Folk Award — Carly Garzón Vargas for her dynamic papercut, Our this challenge, publisher Jeff Martin and his team have soldiered on, even as other artsHands, Our Work. focused magazines around the state have folded under the financial strain. Sisters Folk Garzón Vargas shares, “We have a lot of work to do moving towards the world Festival acknowledges Cascade A&E’s generosity toward our organization and many we hope for. These hands hold some of the tools for music making and hope others throughout their 26-year history, and we are thrilled to honor them with the building. I hold onto the hope that we will stay in the struggle and expand who is 2021 Ben Westlund Advocate for the Arts Award for their dedication and ongoing truly included in our community.” contributions to Central Oregon’s thriving arts community. Spirit of Giving Award — Tony Cosby, the engineering, “The Cascade A&E team is very honored by this award,” said construction and woods teacher at Sisters High School. Martin, upon receiving the notification of the honor. “Pamela Cosby has provided inspiration and hope for so many aspiring Hulse Andrews, founder of Cascade Publications, is looking down creators, builders and students. He co-created the Americana with much pride and joy. She was good friends with Ben, and while Luthier Project with Jayson Bowerman at Sisters High school they didn’t always agree, they agreed on the importance of arts and in 2005, and has since built more than 450 handmade acoustic culture in Central Oregon and beyond.” guitars, and helped create the ukulele building program with “We are humbled by this recognition,” said Marcee the late Bill MacDonald, helping to finish some 175 handmade Hillman Moeggenberg, editor and production director of ukuleles built by students. Cosby connects with his students Cascade Publications. “When the pandemic hit, our focus as a friend and mentor and provides for them a “home” in shifted into how we could best support the artists in our his classroom. He gives tirelessly to the school community. community, as much as they have supported us throughout Continually improving and seeking best practices for classroom the years. It is an amazing honor to receive such recognition; engagement, Cosby has successfully combined engineering, Pamela would be so proud.” math, music, construction and adventure recreation for more Design Award — Toni Del Guidice’s mixed media original, Cascade A&E Magazine — February 2021 than two decades to inspire students, showing that the Spirit of aptly titled Holding Hope. Giving is alive and well in this tremendous teacher and friend. Del Guidice’s original mixed media piece was chosen for Cosby — along with his students and dedicated volunteers — has produced a the 2021 My Own Two Hands poster art. Del Guidice shares, “Holding Hope is guitar, an Adirondack chair and/or a ukulele every year for the past ten years in literal to me: Hope for our planet. Hope for the pandemic. Hope for integrity in support of My Own Two Hands. government. Hope for equity.” Sisters Folk Festival invites the public to join us for the My Own Two Hands Theme Award — Jan Hansson’s wood sculpture on swiveling platform, Together collective show opening on Friday, April 23 from 4-7pm in the Duncan and We Are Hopeful. Cindy Campbell Gallery and upstairs studio space located at the Sisters Art Hansson states, “Born and raised in Sweden, I am inspired by the clean lines Works building, 204 W Adams Ave. in Sisters. All visitors will be expected to of Scandinavian design. Less can often tell you more. I hope to inspire people to practice social distancing and proper mask wearing at all times while inside look beyond the sculpture itself.” the building. Awards of Merit: All of the MOTH art will be on display Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm from April • David Rock’s striking acrylic painting on board, Chrysalis. 23 through May 14, with private art viewings available outside of those times From Rock, “A monarch butterfly chrysalis. It seems to me to be the epitome upon request. Please contact kate@sistersfolkfestival.org to make an appointment. of ‘Holding Hope.’ A cocoon is a perfect symbol of the promise of re-creation Art lovers are highly encouraged to make time to see all of the amazing artwork from old to new, from past to future. Yet the form itself is completely alien to its that has been so generously donated by the talented 2021 MOTH artists. previous existence or future manifestation. It is at once: sarcophagus, jewel and High-quality photos of the artwork, which will be available to bid on at the egg. The image in this painting is separated from any reference to the natural online auction platform from May 10-15, will be featured on SFF’s website for world so that it can be considered and contemplated on its own.” virtual viewing beginning April 22. Follow Sisters Folk Festival on Instagram, • Bob Wade’s ball point drawing of a Sisters Folk Festival fan favorite, Facebook and Twitter for up-to-date event information. Ron Artis II. Wade describes his use of medium, “I draw the dark and let the light sistersfolkfestival.org show through.”

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RPA STUDENT ENLISTS TALENT OF AWARD-WINNING RECORDING ARTIST TO COVER 80'S CLASSIC

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edmond Proficiency Academy (RPA) sophomore Cecilia Clark recently recorded a beautiful cover of the Tears for Fears classic, Everybody Wants to Rule the World. With the accompaniment of a few other musicians, including piano work from professional jazz singer and pianist, Laila Biali, Clark recorded the song in the family kitchen, with her father acting as executive producer. The idea to record the track came from Cecilia’s father, Cameron Clark, who decided they needed a project after growing increasingly bored due to quarantining in their Central Oregon home. Cameron Clark has worked in the music industry for 30 years, producing music events locally and across the northwest. Her father also has a musical background, having played drums in high school and as a member of bands in his younger days. Even though the Tears for Fears song was released in 1985 — long before Cecilia was born — she explained how the lyrics spoke to her. “While the original song was about men in war holding power, I felt the lyrics applied to our current cultural landscape where men are expected to behave or be a certain way,” Cecilia said. “My approach to the song was about taking on a patriarchal system that perpetuates some pretty outdated ideas.” Cecilia Clark | Photo courtesy of Cecilia plays an electric Fender Redmond Proficiency Academy Jazzmaster on the track, while another guitarist, local singer-songwriter, Erin Cole-Baker, plays a locally-made Breedlove acoustic guitar. Cecilia is only in her second year of guitar playing, having taken RPA’s Guitar 1 course last year with RPA Music Director Jonathan Moore. Cecilia cites Cole-Baker as her mentor throughout the recording process and credits her for not only her musical contributions on the track but making her a better musician. All in, the entire experience took a few months from conception to finally uploading the song to Soundcloud. Cecilia said the process was slowed down due to Laila Biali’s talents being requested by international recording artist Sting. “As my dad explained, everybody knows that when Sting sends you an S.O.S., you drop everything and answer the message,” she said with a smile. Biali’s piano arrangement can be heard throughout the track. She has performed with Sting and in 2019, her eponymous release won a JUNO (Canada’s GRAMMY) for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. For her next act, Cecilia plans to record an original track for the next RPA Music Collective album to be released sometime in 2021. “This experience was a lot of fun and exactly what I want to keep doing,” Cecilia said. “I’ve learned so much from my music courses at RPA and it’s been amazing to take what I’ve learned and be able to see that development play out in this song.” Cecilia Clark’s cover of Everybody Wants to Rule the World can be heard here at tiny.cc/CeciliaClark. rpacademy.org

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GET TO KNOW YOUR FESTIVAL #5 ACTING CONCERTMASTER RUTH LENZ BRINGS A FAMILY MUSICAL HERITAGE TO SUNRIVER

This is the 5th in a series of 44th Season previews of Sunriver Music Festival. Read all stories here: sunrivermusic.org Can musical talent be inherited? Concertmaster Ruth Lenz makes a case for it. Lenz hails from what has been called Reno’s ‘first family’ of music. Ruth’s parents were early members of the Reno Philharmonic. All her uncles and aunts are musical and many married musicians and had offspring who are musicians. Ruth likes to say, “I started my music lessons in the womb.” Ruth’s musical journey began at age two when her mother started instructing her on violin and piano. She decided to focus on the violin. When she was just a high school sophomore, she was auditioning for the Reno Philharmonic. “The auditions are anonymous behind a screen, so they didn’t know I was so young,” she says. Lenz was accepted and joined her parents and other relatives in the Reno Philharmonic. Ruth is currently concertmaster for both the Reno Philharmonic and the Reno Chamber Orchestra. In addition to serving as Acting Concertmaster in the Sunriver Music Festival Orchestra this season, Ruth will also be the featured soloist for the Festival’s Classical Concert II on August 16th at Sunriver Resort’s Besson Commons. The concertmaster title is bestowed on the lead violinist, who acts as the conductor’s assistant. “The concertmaster is kind of the conductor’s right-hand. It is my job to model a good attitude and be as prepared as possible. It should be fun this summer working with the orchestra because they are really good. I am excited about the opportunity.” Her connection with Sunriver Music Festival goes back to her earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Nevada studying with esteemed violinist Philip Ruder. Ruder is Sunriver Music Festival’s most recent past president of the Board of Trustees and also served as concertmaster at the Festival for many years. Ruth earned her doctorate from the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana. Ruth has been a violin soloist across the country and at the Nevada Chamber Music Festival. In addition, she has played with such famous artists as Itzhak Perlman, Natalie Cole and Luciano Pavarotti. She also has her own private violin and chamber music studio. Ruth adds that one of her most interesting musical adventures was to Morocco in June 2018 as part of the first American orchestra to perform in that country. “We performed in a glass tent and it was magical.” With all her musical talent, she has other interests too — she is an outstanding equestrian, outdoorsman and mom to two kids. For this 44th season of the Sunriver Music Festival, the outdoor concert series is conducted by the two finalists for the Festival’s new permanent artistic director. Therefore, Lenz points out that the “Acting Concertmaster” title is normal. “Because the concertmaster is critical to executing the Maestro’s musical vision, the future concertmaster appointment will be determined by the new Artistic Director.” Four classical concerts, one pops concert, and one solo piano concert will be part of the 44th Festival, August 14-23. Classical Concert I on August 14 will be at the spacious Sunriver SHARC Amphitheatre. All remaining concerts will be at Sunriver Resort’s Besson Commons, the beautiful outdoor venue near the Great Hall. All concerts begin at 6pm and end by 7:30pm. For more concert information and tickets go to sunrivermusic.org, call 541-593-9310 or email tickets@sunrivermusic.org. sunrivermusic.org Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | May 2021

CASCADE SCHOOL OF MUSIC T he Rising Star and Fortissimo awards are for students who have been nominated by their teachers for showing talent, effort, achievement and great promise as musicians due to perseverance and commitment to their craft.

Fortissimo Winner Lydia Richards Mature and sensitive in spirit, Lydia Richards (11 years old) excels in her violin lessons with Miya SaitoBeckman. She is a critical thinker; Fortissimo Winner analyzing her technical struggles and Calvin Schwarz always solving the problem during her Calvin Schwarz (17 years old) practice in an efficient and effective jumps at any opportunity to expand manner. Lydia has a realized love of his experience and musicianship, Celtic fiddle tunes, and playing violin outside of his private drum lessons has become an enjoyable musical with Meshem Jackson. Starting in a outlet for her! beginner drum class at age ten, he has pursued involvement in Academy Blue percussion, the annual L.E.S.T music competition in Portland, as well as focusing on solo practice. Calvin is an aspiring musician, and will continue to flourish with his desire to learn!

Rising Star Winner Camille Levesque Camille Levesque (seven years old) brings a lot of energy to her piano lessons with Amy Conklin, as well as a passion for learning. In addition to practicing on her own for lessons, she also has a creative mind, and enjoys writing her own music. Camille is sweet and thoughtful, and best of all has a good attitude when it comes to music!

CSM Student Holden Heck with CSM Teacher Amy Conklin

CSM Students Thomas & Lydia Richards

CSM Student Calvin Schwarz with CSM Teacher Meshem Jackson

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Fortissimo Winner Thomas Richards Thomas Richards (eight years old) brings the “Can Do” attitude to his violin lessons with Miya-SaitoBeckman. His determination is supported by his fantastic ear, which can consistently and accurately pick up on advanced fiddle tunes. Thomas is never afraid to ask questions about musical concepts and techniques he is not fully confident in, which really helps him improve at such a fine pace.

Rising Star Holden Heck Holden Heck (six years old), piano student of Amy Conklin, has the recipe for a successful musician! He practices consistently, has a positive attitude, and enjoys performing. This is all driven by Holden’s love of music. He is also full of witt and imagination, which makes lessons lively. CSM Student Camille Levesque with CSM Teacher Amy Conklin

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AWARDS LOCAL STUDENTS Rising Star Tommy Neibergs Tommy Neiberg’s (14 years old) enthusiasm for the violin is apparent in his studies with Miya SaitoBeckman. His interest in advanced musical concepts leads him to extensive study and research outside of lessons, so that his understanding might become mastery. His response to any musical request or suggestion is always a resounding “YES!” Tommy is taken with the violin and its music, and loves learning its intricacies.

Rising Star Winner Liam Lewallen Liam Lewallen (eight years old), guitar student of Amy Conklin, knows how to make practice fun! Always with a smile on his face, Liam comes to his lessons with well-practiced songs, as well as ideas for new songs to learn. He brings with him a light spirit and a motivated attitude, and really knows how to apply himself in his musical studies.

CSM Student Rebecca Coleman with her proud Dad and CSM Teacher Michael Scott | Photos courtesy of Cascade School of Music

CSM Student Josiah Tranby with CSM Teacher Amy Conklin

CSM Student Liam Lewallen with CSM Teacher Amy Conklin

Rising Star Josiah Tranby Josiah Tranby (13 years old) is always exceeding expectations in his piano lessons with Amy Conklin. He looks at his own playing critically, and is thus able to receive and interpret feedback very well. In the short amount of time he has studied with Amy, Josiah has improved in many areas of his playing, a result of always practicing and pushing himself to play pieces of increasing technical difficulty. He is passionate about his musicianship, and will surely continue the upward trend!

CSM Student Tommy Neibergs

Rising Star Winner Rebecca Coleman Cello student Rebecca Coleman (ten years old) always has a fun time playing music with teacher Michael Scott! She always comes prepared to lessons, has ideas for new music to play, and brings a positive and friendly attitude with her. Her great ear helps her capture and recreate songs, as well as her hard work on bowings, fingerings, and rhythm. Rebecca is well-rounded in her musicianship, and she makes for a stellar student! cascadeschoolofmusic.org

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BEND PIANIST JULIE HANNEY RELEASES THIRD ALBUM

ulie Hanney, a composer and pianist from Bend, released her third album in January of 2021 with Heart Dance Records and the album is continuing to make a splash in the world of peaceful piano music.

The Phoenix, Arizona record company operates with the goal of creating music to help with healing, relaxation and meditation. Julie’s album, Where the Ocean Meets the Sky, dedicated to her mother who passed away in 2020, is a sonic journey of melodies and emotions that transport the listener. Reviewer Rob Benny wrote in On the Fringes of Sound, “Her technical prowess allows her to compose and record with such depth that it isn’t even necessary to add any additional instruments or orchestration to any of these selections. The music is so vividly expressive, I end up finding myself in another place where the music portrays the very landscape I imagine myself in.” Her songs have been added to Whisperings Solo Piano Radio along with a select group of some of the top pianists in the world including Chad Lawson, David Lanz, Fiona Joy Hawkins, Michelle McLaughlin and Michael Logozar. She can also be heard on the radio stations River of Calm, Peaceful Radio, Midnight Rain, Radio Nature, Northern Lights and more. With a unique style that is both peaceful and intriguing, she has been described as a wonderful combination of George Winston and Erik Satie. Her three albums can be found on Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music and

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Where the Ocean Meets the Sky | Photos courtesy of Julie Hanney

virtually all streaming sites, and are available for purchase on Amazon and bandcamp.com. Julie is recording her next album to be released with Heart Dance Records in the summer of 2021. She hopes to resume live concerts in Central Oregon and beyond this year, as well. Prior to the pandemic she created a series of Peace Through Music concerts with area musical artists that had to be put on hold after the first one. She hopes to resume these concerts this year as well. You can learn more about Julie and her upcoming albums, concerts and more on her website. juliehanneypiano.com

SECOND CHANCES DEBUT EP BY JOHN HARVEY SET FOR RELEASE ON ALL DIGITAL PLATFORMS

econd Chances, the debut five-song EP from John Harvey, is set to release on all digital platforms for streaming and download on May 7. Earlier this year, Harvey released two singles from the EP Your Truck My Trailer and Let’s Do iT. Where the singles have an alt-country/folk-rock feel with present guitars, driving rhythms and storied lyrics, the other three songs on the EP reveal an artist moving closer to discovering his unique voice and sound. These songs may fit more into an indie/pop, folk/rock category and less altcountry. Those songs include the title track Second Chances, Someday and My Love. John Harvey wrote, recorded, produced and mixed all the tracks. Debut EP Second Chances Second Chances and My Love explore feelings of realizing you’ve made a mistake and you want to change it. Finding yourself in a situation where you recognize what you thought was the right choice, actually is not. Someday was inspired by the 2019 documentary: Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love. “I wanted to imagine what Marianne felt,” said John Harvey. “Being deeply in love with Leonard yet never knowing when he’d come back into her life.” John Harvey records in his home studio in Bend. He’s lived in the Northwest his entire life, having been born and raised in Idaho. He moved to Washington, then, for the past ten years, has called Central Oregon his home. Shortly after moving to Bend, Harvey formed The Django Band duo, playing favorite Django Reinhardt tunes. He then formed an americana/folk duo called Jupiter and Teardrop playing local venues and festivals. Follow John Harvey on Instagram @johnharveysongs. johnharveysongs.com

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RPA THESPIANS TAKE HOME TOP ACTING HONORS IN STATE COMPETITION

been a finalist and to have won the Oregon Thespians scholarship. My last state was an absolute treat and I could not be more grateful.”

edmond Proficiency Academy’s (RPA) thespian troupe recently competed in the annual Oregon Thespians Thespy Competition — where the troupe won two Oregon Thespys — the competition’s highest honor. A virtual event this year, the competition was conducted over video teleconferencing technology with student thespians from around the state. Thespys are considered the most prestigious acting award for high school actors in Oregon. Senior Natalie Lawton won an Oregon Thespy for stage management and senior Grace Sorensen and freshman Allie Smith won Oregon Thespys for duo dramatic acting. Lawton, Sorensen and senior Kellen Flynn all won Oregon Thespians scholarships. Additionally, Sorensen was a finalist in solo musical and junior Aubrey Luse was a finalist in solo acting.

“As a freshman, being able to win and be a part of something so positive even during a global pandemic is seriously so awesome!,” said Smith. This fall, Lawton will continue her stage management studies at Carnegie Mellon University, one of the top stage management programs in the country. Sorensen is deciding between schools but plans to study theatre performance. Flynn will study theatre at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Wash. RPA was the only troupe from Central Oregon to showcase at the state level for the third year running and has established a reputation as a wellrespected theatre school among Oregon Thespians, Torcom said.

RPA Thespian Troupe | Photos courtesy of Redmond Proficiency Academy

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“There has been a lot to overcome this year and these students consistently do so and then some,” said Kate Torcom, RPA’s theatre director. “I am so impressed by their dedication and passion towards theatre even when it is reformatted for a digital platform, but most importantly the way they fiercely support one another.” “While state was virtual this year, I don’t think that took away from the community that is always brought together by Oregon Thespians,” said Lawton. “I had a blast talking to a Broadway Stage Manager and watching shows. Plus, winning a state showcase for my binder was a great way to wrap up my last state competition!” Allison Smith and GraceSorensen

“This year’s virtual state felt like the magic from inperson state was there,” said Sorensen. “The adult board and State Thespian Officers made it so interactive and fun. I’m also honored to have showcased with my incredibly talented scene partner and friend, to have

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Local Author Creates New Children’s Book

isters author Dennis McGregor has finished the sequel to You Stole My Name, a collection of paintings and verses about animals with unlikely shared names.

The new book, You Stole My Name Too, features plants with animal names. Some of these combos, like Gooseberry, Crab Apple and Tiger Lily, are well-known. Others are more remote and may cause a bit of “head scratching.” Not everyone is familiar with the Hedgehog Cactus or an Ostrich Fern. It’s McGregor’s hope that children and adults may google a thing or two and discover which verses are based on fact and which are figments of his imagination. This new book features the same look and feel as the first book, You Stole My Name Too, by Dennis McGregor

KNOW ISLANDS IN MAY WITH DESCHUTES PUBLIC LIBRARY

y definition, an island is any area of land smaller than a continent • Traveling the Mediterranean with Odysseus* — Saturday, May 15 • 2pm entirely surrounded by water. But islands are more than just small • The Pig War: San Juan Islands in Conflict* — areas of land. Get to know these special places as Deschutes Public • Tuesday, May 18 • 6:30pm Library explores Know Islands. Cook delicious Puerto Rican food and relax • Endemic Animals of Madagascar* — Thursday, May 20 • 5pm to the strumming of Hawaiian guitar. Learn about endemic animals of • Islands Away with Bill Keale — Friday, May 21 • 6pm Madagascar, the geologically young volcanic islands we live amongst and • Islands in Time* — Wednesday, May 26 • 6pm archaeology of the Caribbean/Pacific Islands. Hear a quirky history of the San Juan Islands and retrace Odysseus’s journey in the Mediterranean. All For more information about these programs, please visit the library website programs are presented online; follow the links to access. Programs marked at deschuteslibrary.org. People with disabilities needing accommodations with an asterisk (*) require registration. (alternative formats or auxiliary aides) should contact Liz Goodrich at lizg@ deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1032. A Taste of Puerto Rico — Saturday, May 8 • 1pm • Island Archaeology and the Anthropocene* — Wednesday, May 12 • 6pm deschuteslibrary.org

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which was sometimes referred to as a “kid’s coffee-table book” for its large size and lush printing.

Paulina Springs. He expects similar success with the new book but concedes that it must be printed first.

Over the past couple of years Dennis enjoyed sharing You Stole My Name with community groups, bookstores, art galleries, a supermarket and even the local athletic club, but mostly schools. He soon found himself singing the book and engaging kids in a lively call and response. He hopes to continue such activities with the new book in the not-too-distant future.

That’s where pre-sales on Kickstarter comes in. This wellknown crowdfunding platform was highly effective in bringing his first two books to life. The entire book, along with associated merchandise like cards, t-shirts and prints can be viewed at the Kickstarter site.

McGregor is pleased that You Stole My Name sold well in stores throughout the area, particularly at our own local book store,

Advance signed copies are are available now at Kickstarter.com kickstarter.com/projects/dennismcgregorsbook/you-stole-my-name-too

Wolf Lichen by Dennis McGregor

Crab Apple by Dennis McGregor

Eel Grass by Dennis McGregor

Elephant Garlic by Dennis McGregor

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SUNRIVER

Celebrating Mother's Day with the Gift of Art!

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Pine needle and stone sculpture by Charlene Virts

Artists’ Gallery Sunriver Village 57100 Beaver Dr., Bldg. 19 541-593-4382 • artistsgallerysunriver.com Artist Demonstration at Artists’ Gallery Sunriver with artist Charlene Virts, Ponderosa Pine Needle Sculpture and Basketry, May 8, 2-4pm. “Since moving to Bend in 2012, I have found a passion: pine needle baskets. After learning the basics, I have loved taking it one step further and creating free flowing art pieces from sage brush, juniper branches and pine needles. It’s an added plus that all the materials are right here in the mountains and deserts of Central Oregon.” To view the incredible work of Charlene Virts, visit her website, charlenevirts. com, or the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver, artistsgallerysunriver.com. COVID-19 appropriate face mask and distancing required.

Celebrating

he local Central Oregon Artists at Artists’ Gallery are celebrating MOM the month of May with a special celebration on 2nd Saturday, May 8 from 1-6pm. Bring Mom by for a glass of wine and enjoy artist demonstrations. We have a special “surprise gift” for Moms as well. COVID restrictions will apply — please wear a mask and distance appropriately. Our featured artists will be on hand May 8 to share their special creations with you as well.

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Join us on May 8th for a 2nd Saturday artists reception and demonstrations 1pm - 6pm 30 Local Central Oregon Artists covid restrictions apply

Andres Fourie, Mixed Media Paintings

Jesse Pemberton, Metal Sculpture

Dottie Moniz, Multi Media art

Travis Cope, Woodworking

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Walnut Charcuterie with Cherry Bowties by Travis Cope

TRAVIS COPE: Woodworker Travis has always had a creative side from his early years in the mountains of North Carolina. His path led him to university where he studied advertising and graphic design. Fast forward to the present, Travis is currently living in Bend working as an Art Director by day and a woodcrafter in the evenings. “I love learning new techniques and pushing the boundaries of my tools and experience,” Travis says. “Sharp wit and chisels help me craft furniture and bring life back to dead trees. I love repurposing old wood and a few of my pieces are crafted from oak beams that my great grandfather used to build a timber frame barn over 100 years ago.” Travis Cope’s work is all functional art — from coasters and charcuterie boards to cutting boards and small tables.

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DOTTIE MONIZ: Mixed Media and Fabric Paintings Dottie is currently pushing the boundaries of what can be done with fabrics to create vibrant and realistic paintings! No, these are not quilts; she has perfected the capture of landscape using various fabrics in incredible detail. “After a day spent at Painted Hills and Blue Basin in Oregon, I was inspired to con-vey a day which was a bit overcast and cold but filled with the beautiful hues seen in Oregon’s Painted Hills,” said Dottie. “I’ve named this piece Golden Hills for its special hue. “While driving home from California, I stopped and took a photo of a grove of beautiful aspen trees, inspiring me to create Evening Aspens — strictly using fabrics to create the scene. “Inspiration for creating art is all around us… just look and see.” Golden Hills by Dottie Moniz

JESSE PEMBERTON: Metal Sculpture Jesse Pemberton takes his multi-media sculptural background from nature’s geo-metric rules and textural cues. Primarily working in metal, Jesse does incorporate other found objects and local materials from the environments that inspire him. Influenced also by industry and science, Jesse has adapted his 20+ year skill set as a professional metal fabricator to accommodate a variety of client aesthetics. He has collaborated with Professional designers and architects of several styles. Jesse studied fine art at UC Santa Cruz, graduating with a bachelor’s degree. He now calls Bend home. Sun Dust by Jesse Pemberton

ANDRIES FOURIE: Mixed Media Paintings Andries Fourie’s mixed-media paintings are informed and inspired by the natural world and acknowledge the important roles birds and plants play in eco-systems. “My interest in birds is specific to Central Oregon, and my subjects include common regional backyard birds as well as the birds of the Oregon Outback’s pluvial lakes,” said Andries. Andries uses a combination of representation and abstraction to represent natural systems, structures and patterns. He creates images by using silkscreen and acrylic painting with non-traditional materials like sheet metal. Andries’ work is completely unique in the way it is structured. You must see his work to appreciate how unique it is. Artists’ Gallery Sunriver Village • 57100 Beaver Drive, Building 19 Sunriver, Oregon 97707 Black Necked Stilt by Andries Fourie

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In support of state and federal guidelines for social distancing, most venues have attendance protocols in place. Please call or visit each venue website for updated information. Hood Avenue Art 357 W Hood Ave., Sisters hoodavenueart.com info@hoodavenueart.com 541-719-1800 Hood Avenue Art’s featured artists for May are potters Mitch & Michelle Deaderick and glass artist Susie Zeitner. The Deadericks have been creating artistic functional pottery in Central Oregon since 1978. Each piece Susie creates is fabricated in her studio down to the most intricate detail and then fused at 1,500 degrees in custom fabricated kilns. She then she slumps her work into its finished shape in a final firing process.

Raven Makes Gallery 182 East Hood Ave., Sisters 541-719-1182 • ravenmakesgallery.com Our gallery offers first market Native American and Indigenous artists’ works, spanning the Arctic to Northern Mexico. Contemporary, meaningful and diverse mediums, including fine jewelry. Open Thursday-Sunday, 11am-4pm.

Stitchin’ Post Gallery 311 W Cascade Ave., Sisters 541-549-6061 stitchinpost.com Soul of the Land — June Jaeger, May 28-June 22. “My art tells the story of my connection to the land. Our natural environment is my inspiration for most of my creativity. I find my peace in the silence and often hypnotic sounds of nature. I feel this deep in my soul, needing to create what I see, interpreting my version. “My goal is to reflect the “spirit” of my vision into art, filling my soul with purpose, honoring nature.”

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Pottery by Mitch & Michelle Deaderick

Soul Canyon by June Jaeger

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SISTERS ARTS ASSOCIATION’S FOURTH FRIDAY ART STROLL

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he Sisters Arts Association’s (SAA) Fourth Friday Art Walk is Visitors can register once per gallery, during their stroll. Thanks to Cascade returning, starting on May 28. The event is more of a “stroll” than Sotheby’s in Sisters for underwriting Quick Draw. a “walk,” taking place during the galleries’ regular hours, generally 10am-6pm, on the Fourth Friday of each month, May through September. The Gallery Walk season will run from the May through September, coinciding with SAA’s Fifth Annual Artist Studio Tour at the end of September. The Art Walk returns with a renewed focus on art and artists. There is no charge for visitors to the galleries as they take a leisurely stroll through town, Participating galleries on Hood, Cascade and Main include: Hood Avenue engaging with galleries, artists and the wide variety of methods that they use Art, Gary Cooley Collection Gallery, Marigold & True, The Clearwater Gallery, to create art. Most galleries will have artists on hand, doing demonstrations Beacham’s Clock Company, The Stitchin’ Post, Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop, and showing examples of their work. Ken Scott’s Imagination Gallery, Metals Studio Gallery, Wildflower Studio, Dyrk Godby Gallery, Cindy and Duncan Campbell Gallery at Sisters Art Visitors are encouraged to pick up a Gallery Walk Map, available in any Works, Grizzly Ridge Makers Market and Raven Makes Gallery. of the galleries. The maps also indicate where good food can be enjoyed. The focus is on art and artists, as galleries will not be offering food or beverage. For more information, email events@sistersartsassociation.org or phone 541-719-8581. The organization will also bring back its popular Quick Draw, giving away two $50 gift certificates each month, good in any of the participating galleries. sistersartsassociation.org Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | May 2021

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In support of state and federal guidelines for social distancing, most venues have attendance protocols in place. Please call or visit each venue website for updated information.

Madras / Warm Springs

The Museum at Warm Springs 2189 U.S. 26 • 541-553-3331 • museumatwarmsprings.org Visitors to The Museum at Warm Springs will experience firsthand the sounds of ancient songs and languages, the mastery of traditional craftsmen and the sights of rich and colorful cultures that make up the Confederated Tribes of The Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon. For the first time, their histories and traditions are told in an exciting, permanent, interactive exhibit, bringing to life the fascinating story of the Tribes. The collections of the museum are rotated throughout the year. So, when you visit you may see an entire new display in the gallery. The dream of a tribal collection for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon began over four decades ago. Museum is open to the public with Safety Standards in place, which can be found on their website.

Prineville

Rick Steber & Company — MAKERS 131 NE Fifth St., Prineville • 813-749-7143 • rickstebermakers.com On display in the retail showroom at Rick Steber – MAKERS is the incredible work of over one hundred artists and artisans from Central and Eastern Oregon. Designated as an Oregon Scenic Attraction, this unique collection of one-of-a-kind items has become a destination for many, and an opportunity to introduce your family to the creative culture of the High Desert. Here you will find Native bead work, metal sculptures, leather tooling, saddle making, wood working, silversmithing, original artwork, whittlings, carvings and the complete collection of books by popular author, Rick Steber. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am to 5pm.

Come Experience the Energy of Nature! Geothermally Heated Cabins Hot Mineral Baths 541-943-3931

High Desert Revelry, 17.5 x 17.5 pastel by Gretha Lindwood

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

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Rimrock Gallery 405A NW Third St., Prineville 541-903-5565 • rimrockgallery.com Featuring Jim McVicker, Gretha Lindwood, Ralph James and JM Brodrick May 8-June 10, with artist demos on May 8. Come visit at your leisure! Offstreet parking available! Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5:30pm and Sunday 12-5:30pm. Closed Mondays.

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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 The eclectic symbolic 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 an uplifting human interest story. Quite often his paintings reveal a mischievous, humorous side, a dry sarcasm and his love for the unexpected. A passionate researcher in a variety of subjects, Alfred combines profound messages with evocative symbolism, his works often displaying surrealistic tendencies. Much more than a painting, come see why we are now traveler-ranked by TripAdvisor as #3 of museums in Central Oregon! LTA Gallery 611 NE Jackpine Ct., Ste. 3, Redmond 541-316-0362 • darrenklingart.net Showcasing the artwork of Darren Kling with continued exhibition, Water and the Rock.

From the Outside In by Alfred A. Dolezal

Schoolhouse Produce 1430 SW Highland Ave. 541-504-7112 • schoolhouseproduce.com Schoolhouse Produce is showing the work of Sagebrushers Art Society member Valerie Smith. An award winning equestrian artist, Valerie will be showing equine images in pencil and mixed media. She communicates the beauty, power and personality of her subjects. Enjoy this wonderful show as you shop local. Showing thru May. Follow the Leader, acrylic on canvas by Valerie Smith

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Oard’s Gallery 42456 Hwy. 20 East, Burns • 541- 493-2535 • oardsgallery.com Exhibiting many one-of-a-kind items, including original, handmade arts and crafts from nine tribes around the area — baskets, beaded art, clothing, furniture, native art, paintings, rugs, jewelry and more.

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WORKSHOPS CASCADE FINE ART WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR 2021 WORKSHOPS!! Contact Sue at info@cascadefineartworkshops.com for more information STILL TIME TO REGISTER! The Magic of Watercolor! with Stella Canfield Watercolor Zoom Workshop, Live from Bulgaria!! May 4, 6, 11, 13, 2021 8:30am-12:30pm PDT Painting the Figure from Photographs with Ted Nuttall Watercolor Portraits July 12-16, 2021 Impressionism in Action with Colley Whisson Plein Air & Studio Workshop Oil & acrylic artists welcome — Demos in oil CANCELLED DUE TO COVID TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS RESCHEDULED FOR October 19-22, 2022 To pre-register, contact info@CascadeFineArtWorkshops.com Landscapes Unbound with Sarah B. Hansen Acrylic October 18-20, 2021

New Perspectives for May by EILEEN LOCK

sk for more definition on the 2nd and you could realize you have many options. Let the world know you are ready to make changes on the 3rd then begin making the necessary adjustments. Follow your heart on the 6th as it invites transformation in all of your relationships. Observe the choices that come available near the 8th and take a couple of days before you make a decision. Many things become obvious during the New Moon on the 11th. Decisions made on the 12th are done with confidence and will make a difference. Opportunities after the 13th bring completion and wishes begin to come true. An awkward feeling on the 15th is due to an increase in vulnerability combined with a new situation. Everything gets a lot easier on the 18th and you notice your heart starting to relax. Changing your mind on the 20th could come from second guessing your choices. Slow way down for a few days and let the dust settle. The Full Moon

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on the 26th brings truth and an invitation from the heart. Find some quiet time on the 29th and listen to your inner voice. Trust your intuition as you step into something new at the end of the month. Be gentle with your self as you realize how good it feels. 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 on Mondays at 8am, What’s Up Wednesday at 8am and Talking With Spirit on Fridays at 8am.

Cascade A&E | May 2021 | Volume 27 | Issue 5

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