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The Coast, oil 16" x 20" by Anton Pavlenko
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sunriver music festival BEAT BEETHOVEN’S 5TH 5K & 1 MILE Daredevils at High Desert Museum
Editorial Advisor y Board Pam Beezley Susan Luckey Higdon Billye Turner Howard Schor
Producers Pamela Hulse Andrews
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Jeff Martin
Tumalo Art Gallery Art Consultant
Marcee Hillman Moeggenberg
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Connect, Explore & Escape (In New Ways) at the 17th Annual BendFilm Festival BendFilm Gets Creative to Present More Than 100 Independent Films Available to Stream at Home or View at the Drive-In
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end’s premiere independent film organization is taking a new approach to presenting the 17th annual BendFilm Festival set to run this October 8-25. BendFilm, which has been a mainstay on Movie Maker Magazine’s Top 25 Coolest Festivals in the World and Top Festivals Worth The Entry Fee, will present a reimagined Festival format with virtual screenings, drive-in movies, online filmmaker conversations and virtual mentor sessions for emerging filmmakers.
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Todd Looby, director of BendFilm, said, “This year’s festival will focus on ‘connection’ given where we are at this moment in time. While the Festival will look different this year, we will gather safely in person at the Drive-in to continue the in-person engagement that makes this festival a beloved event and we will now have the opportunity to grow our community far beyond the boundaries of Central Oregon where we invite people all over the world to celebrate these films and brave filmmakers virtually.”
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This Is Tim: A Musical Life
The Festival is full of buzz-worthy and stories of diverse life experiences that will provide something for everyone. In the documentary category, watch an unlikely falconer inspire at-risk teens in The Falconer, experience a gifted Portland musician and father in This Is Tim: A Musical Life, join a group of Bolivian women as they summit the highest point in America in Cholitas, dance with legendary choreographers in Revival or dive deep into life on a remote island with the Saltwater Geechee people in Sapelo.
The Younger and The Last of the Vegeants
On the narrative side see a portrait of life through the eyes of an aging pot farmer in Freeland, a disillusioned teen in Black Conflux, overwhelmed expecting parents in Fully Realized Humans or an impulsive potential surrogate in Milkwater. The Closing Night feature Coming Clean, directed by twotime Sundance award winner Ondi Timoner, examines America’s opioid crisis through the eyes of the recovering addicts and political leaders on the frontlines. BendFilm will host a world premiere screening of The Younger And The Last Of The Vengeants, by local Prineville filmmaker Eliab Rice, that showcases an imaginative and humorous side of the program. The hidden gems are always in the short film programs which surprise and delight in a brief timeframe. Plus, you can always count on BendFilm to have a wide array of outdoor adventure and environmentally-minded films. Erik Jambor, BendFilm head programmer, said, “This year’s lineup showcases insightful, entertaining and remarkable stories that are bound to surprise audiences. Drive-in screenings are a perfect addition to this year’s Festival and we are thrilled to present a wide variety of crowd-pleasers, documentaries, comedies and late-night favorites to watch with your friends out under the stars or in the comfort of your own home.” Festival-goers should bookmark the BendFilm Drive-In schedule and Virtual Festival Cinema pages for dates, times and viewing windows for each of the films. Filmmaker conversations, often a favorite part of the Festival, will be hosted online. In addition to Q&A sessions after the film, don’t miss the First
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Features conversations with true indie greats Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck and Andrew Bujalski. Plus, Anna Boden will be celebrated as the Indie Woman of the Year in honor of the late arts advocate Pamela Hulse Andrews. This year, 26 feature films screen in competition categories and will be eligible for $12,000 in prizes including $5,000 for Best Of Show. Audiences are encouraged to vote for their favorite films after viewing via the Eventive platform. On October 8, Opening Night of the BendFilm Festival, audiences are invited to choose your own adventure. People can celebrate live and in-person at the BendFilm Drive-In with a screening of Chuck Berry, or choose between selections in more than 20 feature films in the Virtual Festival Cinema available to stream from home. Whether you watch the rock ‘n’ roll documentary in your car at the drive-in or tune in from the couch. BendFilm.org
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First Friday / Bend Exhibits 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.
Art in the Atrium, Franklin Crossing 550 NW Franklin St. Art in the Atrium, Franklin Crossing, invites the public to an exhibition featuring paintings of Emma Carpenter of Bend, Vivian Olsen of Bend and Barbara Slater of Portland, continuing thru October 31, 2020. The gallery returns to previous business hours of 7am7pm. First Friday, however, will not be presented on October 2 due to the commitment to Self Portrait, graphite on paper by Emma Carpenter social distancing. Artist Emma Carpenter, a high school sophomore, presents her first gallery exhibit with artwork created in the past two years. Working in her favorite digital medium as well as graphite, Carpenter has had only two formal art classes, both through the public school. With a high GPA, she now participates in Advanced Placement and honor classes and receives college credits. Artist Vivian Olsen continues to create and exhibit her recognized and award winning paintings of birds and other wildlife. The images also depict backgrounds common to the animals’ natural habitats. She recently completed and published “The Good, the Bad and the Goofy, a collection of stories and detailed, colorful paintings of animals in action.” Barbara Slater, painting in oil, exhibits vivid floral images as well as charming animal portraits. Floral imagery, often painted in large scale, has long been a preferred subject of the artist, and excellence in that genre garnered her prestigious awards. High Desert Museum 59800 S Hwy. 97 541-382-4754 highdesertmuseum.org Continuing thru October 3, Art in the West 2020. Art in the West is an annual juried exhibition and silent auction featuring traditional and contemporary art that celebrates the landscapes, wildlife, people, cultures and history of the High Desert — a region that stretches from the eastern slope of the Cascades and Sierras in the west to the Wyoming Basin and Colorado Plateau in the east and Northern Arizona in the south to Southeastern British Columbia Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum in the north. Among the artists is High Desert Art League members Barbara Slater, showing her horse portrait, Parade Ready, and Jean Lubin with her oil painting of an equestrian subject. New, original exhibit continuing thru March 7, 2021 is Daredevils, celebrating 6 October 2020 | www.CascadeAE.com
daredevils that brought spectacle to the High Desert. Daredevils explores the meaning risk-taking plays in our lives, why daredevils capture our imaginations and the many reasons they have been drawn to High Desert landscapes to execute their feats. This exhibition explores the cultural significance of risk-takers against the backdrop of the 1970s, including the Vietnam War, an economic recession and an unfinished civil rights movement. It also dives into how they influenced culture: Some daredevils moved on to performing stunts in Hollywood. Daredevils also inspired more recent phenomena like the X Games. Layor Art + Supply 1000 NW Wall St., Ste. 110 541-322-0421 layorart.com Layor Art + Supply is happy to announce Bend resident Ken Marunowski as our October artist feature. A full-time painter of large, colorful abstractions and expressive, gestural landscapes as well as an art teacher and professional writer, Marunowski holds bachelor degrees in Painting and French, a masters degree in English as a Second Language and a PhD in Literacy, Rhetoric and Social Practice. On Intertwined. Oil on canvas, 48”x48” by Ken Marunowski display at Layor thruout the month of October, Ken’s show will consist of his latest, large-scale, nonrepresentational abstractions. 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.
Old Mill District (detail), 2017, Fiber with overstitching, 34" x 42" Framed
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Mockingbird Gallery 869 NW Wall St. 541-388-2107 • mockingbird-gallery.com On Friday, October 2, Mockingbird Gallery will be displayed with beautiful bronze works for Animal Impressions, a one-person show for Texas artist Mick Doellinger. This exhibit will run thru the end of October. Mick grew up in Australia surrounded by a vast primitive landscape and abundant wildlife. From the indigenous kangaroos to the wild herds of brumbies, (wild horses), that roamed the Outback, he was inspired by his continuous exposure to nature. Doellinger was first exposed to art through meeting William Ricketts, an Australian figurative sculptor in the mid-60s. This sculptor gave him some potter’s clay, suggestions and then fired Mick’s final crude pieces. The artistic expression of Doellinger is the culmination of his deep love of wildlife and his years of interaction with thousands of wild animals in their natural habitat. Oxford Hotel 10 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-382-8436 Thruout the month of October, the Oxford Hotel is featuring High Desert Art League member, Karen Maier’s, photography. Show opens on First Friday, October 2. Karen is known for her stunning photographs of central Oregon that include both landscapes and macro photography. A child of the Kokanee by Karen Maier west, her evocative images bring to mind and heart a richness of color and texture that encourages the viewer to connect to the world in a primal way. Her work has been featured in multiple publications; Austin, Celebrate the New Millennium, Texas Highways Magazine, Big Bend National Park Calendar and others.
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Peterson Contemporary Art 206 NW Oregon Ave., Ste. 1 541-633-7148 • pcagallery.com This October we are proud to feature works by all of our talented PCA artists. Venture down the red steps to experience the brilliant colors and textures on display. We are located on the corner of NW Oregon and Wall St. in downtown Bend. Log on to our website if you would like to explore the Peterson Contemporary Art collection from the comfort of your home. We are available seven days a week to assist you.
Artwork by Sue Lyon Manley
Red Chair Gallery 103 NW Oregon Ave. 541-306-3176 • redchairgallerybend.com Red Chair Gallery’s October showcase is one of contrasts. Sue Lyon Manley will display her bright pastel landscapes and photographer Sue Dougherty contributes her stunning wildlife photography. Joanie Callen’s flamboyant mosaic sculptures adorn the pedestals and Linda Swindle’s hand painted silk Red C scarves bedeck the garment racks. Summe
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First Friday / Bend Exhibits 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.
Scalehouse Gallery 849 NW Wall St. 541-390-4025 • scalehouse.org Scalehouse continues featuring Oregon-based artist Bill Hoppe, Gradients & Gatherings, thru November 5. Hoppe creates paintings that investigate color, form and nature through geometric abstraction. Hoppe’s work is exhibited in more than 40 public collections including the Seattle, Tacoma and Portland Art Museums and the Weyerhaeuser, Microsoft and Tektronix corporate collections. After working as a studio artist in San Francisco, Seattle and New York City, Bill moved to Bend, Oregon to raise his daughter. He continues to paint and teach at Central Oregon Community College. Scalehouse continues with new hours and protocols: Thursdays-Saturdays, 1-6pm; ten visitors allowed in at a time, all visitors must wear masks and all visitors must keep six-foot distance.
Artwork by Ron Raasch
Sage Custom Framing & Gallery 834 NW Brooks St. 541-382-5884 • sageframing-gallery.com Featured artist for October is Ron Raasch, Mixed Media, October 1-30. The work of Powell Butte artist Ron Raasch will be on display at Sage Framing and Gallery for the month of October. Ron’s work is diverse in both subject matter and mediums. The artist is fond of bold colors and enjoys adding a bit of humor to his work now and then. Really, anything goes, and whatever happens to tickle his fancy at the moment is fair game in one of his creations. Often paintings depict remnants of days gone by as evident in his current Old Truck series that will be included in the show. Open Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm.
Tumalo Art Company Old Mill District 541-385-9144 tumaloartco.com October Show at Tumalo Art Co. features David Kinker. David Kinker paints from his journeys on rivers throughout Oregon and the world. Rafting and kayaking wild waters brings him to hidden places only Haigler Creek, acrylic by David Kinker seen from the water and inspires him to capture the essence of these rare places. Hydro Logic, opening Friday, October 2, from 4-7pm, brings together new images from David’s recent trips to many of his favorite rivers. Painting plein-air on long river floats deep into scenic areas, David then goes to his studio and paints many of the images on larger canvases. He teaches art
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and creates murals as well, and just finished a two-story, multi-wall, wraparound scene of Central Oregon’s Cascade Mountains in a private home. Working with unique exotic woods, David makes his own custom frames, giving his art an extra dimension of creativity. Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in the heart of the Old Mill District, open 7 days a week.
Three Sisters, oil painting by Cheryl Buchanan
The Wine Shop 55 NW Minnesota Ave. The Wine Shop is showing the work of SageBrushers Art Society member Cheryl Buchanan. Cheryl will be showing regional landscapes done in water-based oil paints. Stop in for a glass of wine and inspiring local scenery. Showing thru October. The Wooden Jewel 844 NW Bond St., Ste. 100 541-593-4151 • thewoodenjewel.com The Wooden Jewel invites Central Oregon to see new artist installments and designer jewelry.
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The Roots Run Deep, abstract painting by Michelle Lindblom
The Alexander 1125 NE Watt Way 458-256-6854 • thealexanderbend.com High Desert Art League member, Michelle Lindblom, is showing her abstract painting, The Roots Run Deep, in her exhibit of paintings at the Alexander during October and November.
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Self Portrait, graphite on paper by Emma Carpenter
Artist Emma Carpenter, a high school sophomore, presents her first gallery exhibit with artwork created in the past two years. Working in her favorite digital medium as well as graphite, Carpenter has had only two formal art classes, both through the public school. With a high GPA, she now participates in Advanced Placement and honor classes and receives college credits. When asked what inspires her art, she said: “Music is what inspires me when I’m drawing — it can all change tones, and it fits into unique artwork. Different moods to each song create different moods to each piece.” She notes, “Drawing takes me into my comfort zone, I feel I have the freedom to create my own world. After high school, I will be going to college to be a chemist, but my art will continue to be a large presence in my life. I will continue to escape into it.”
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The Hen House, acrylic on paper by Vivian Olsen
Artist Vivian Olsen continues to create and exhibit her recognized and award winning paintings of birds and other wildlife. The images also depict backgrounds common to the animals’ natural habitats. She recently completed and published The Good, the Bad and the Goofy, a collection of stories and detailed, colorful paintings of animals in action. Olson also notes a new direction in her art, “While being confined to home in recent months, I’ve taken on new subjects — abstract paintings. An enjoyable change, I can play, make mistakes and correct them with ease since there are no rules. My first abstract painting, The Hen House, started with cubes of many colors, big ones, little ones and finally some lines giving movement. I decided to kick it up a bit by tipping the forms and interrupting the formulaic look. To me, it looked like a crazy mass of chicken coops, so, of course, I added chickens and finally, their nemesis, the fox. Other abstract paintings have followed, “with more tippy cubes morphing into, ‘Sun Blocks.’ From there I played with free-forms and swirls of color to finally emerge with ‘Water, Water Everywhere.’ I like what’s happening and I’ll follow this game for a while.” Barbara Slater, painting in oil, exhibits vivid floral images as well as charming animal portraits. Floral imagery, often painted in large scale, has long been a preferred subject of the artist, and excellence in that genre garnered her prestigious awards. An award-winning artist and member of Oil Painters of America, Slater also employs this technique in her endearing paintings of barnyard animals and wildlife. The artist exhibits memorable animal portraits of a fox, a thoroughbred horse and a proud rooster as well as other animal images. She notes her study of the eyes of animals to capture their personalities and her paintings reveal not only that careful observation but her affection and respect for her subjects. The artist notes, “I paint what I love, striving to paint passionate paintings… not just workable paintings. I have a heart-felt connection to my work.” Her life-like images portray not only warmth and admiration, but her considerable ability as well. Billye Turner curates exhibitions for Franklin Crossing; for information or purchase, please contact her at billyeturner@bendnet.com or 503-780-2828. Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | October 2020
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Anton Pavlenko Paints a Landscape by KENNETH MARUNOWSKI, Ph.D. — A&E Feature Writer
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hen viewing the oil paintings of Anton Pavlenko, which I’ve had the pleasure of doing over the past couple years, one immediately notices the reference to the landscape, often intensely hued and dynamically rendered. Given time and proximity to the actual painting, a different subject matter emerges: the physical paint itself — the marks, the layering, the scraping away, the bits that remain. Paint and landscape, two subjects unified on a single canvas by a single hand. As I saw more of Anton’s work at the former Peterson Roth Gallery (now Peterson Contemporary Art), I noticed some distinct changes, particularly a movement toward greater abstraction and an evident concern with paint handling. Nonetheless, upon entering the gallery I could immediately identify the paintings that embody such concerns as “Pavlenkos.” I wanted to know more about Anton’s process and his thinking about these related but different bodies of work, one more representational, the other more abstract. A self-taught painter who emigrated from Ukraine with his family in 1990 and is currently based in Portland, Anton painted as a teenager but thereafter pursued various “practical” paths, including a business / finance degree, that never quite satisfied. In 2010 after connecting with an interior designer who also owned an art gallery in Portland and then witnessing the life of the gallery and the work of the artists who showed there, Pavlenko thought, “Now this is something I could do for a sustained period of time… be a painter.” And thus his art career began.
Summer Air, oil, 24”x30”
While pursuing this uncertain path, the artist also did occasional design work for a construction company, a field in which Anton worked for several years. “Having another source of income did something important for my art. Not constantly pressured to make sales really freed me up and allowed me to experiment with the medium,” Pavlenko reports. Anton’s abstract landscapes such as Sundown, a 48”x48” thickly textured painting featuring slashing red vertical marks atop a mixed field of color and value, clearly illustrate the extreme end of his exploratory sensibility. On the opposite end of this spectrum are Anton’s plein air paintings, also quite exploratory albeit in different ways.
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Summer Air (oil, 24”x30”), for example, is a delightfully rich painting in both color and texture whose title is evidenced by the brushwork itself as a slight breeze is suggested through the left-to-right movement of the marks. To create such a painting, Anton employs a somewhat standard palette replete with cadmiums and earth tones and often establishes the major planes of the image as an initial gesture. With respect to his process Pavlenko shares, “I typically paint thin to thick and cover as much of the canvas as I can as quickly as possible. I’ll also include some thickly painted marks early on, hoping to keep them throughout the painting’s development. My beginnings are very intuitive, visceral even. Eventually, however, my critical brain steps in, so I keep trying to zero in on that initial, feeling-based impression that served as my source of inspiration.”
ARTS practice, one that is neither light nor relaxing but instead edgy and raw. One particular plein air painting experience Anton shared sounds like something directly excerpted from the van Gogh storybook. “While painting in the field one overcast day with a cold rain coming down,” he states, “I got so frustrated with the entire situation that I literally screamed out like a madman and attacked the canvas with my brush. Once back in control, I thought, ‘What the hell was that?’ But then I looked at the canvas and saw what seemed to be a direct imprint from the cloud I was working on. I experienced a connection and learned that I can respond to an emotion with a brush, making a non-physical state physical.” The physicality of Anton’s art is, without question, one of its most appealing features, but so, too, is the history of the image as it is worked and reworked until a satisfactory result is achieved. Rejected paintings are cast aside to the corner of the studio for a sometimes prolonged “time-out,” obliterated through scraping away, or painted atop of such that very few traces of their previous identities remain. Yet something does remain, and these bits that carry forth serve as markers of Pavlenko’s dedicated, dogged efforts to realize a painting, which, for him, is a mode of self-realization.
Sundown, oil, 48”x48”
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The more we chatted, the more I detected a productive tension between Pavlenko’s representational and abstract landscapes where each investigation informs the other, a generative approach that eliminates any possibility of producing a static body of work, as some artists do. Our conversation called to mind a quote on the topic of style from my own college painting professor. “Style is what you cannot do,” Craig Lucas said, words that have stayed with me for over twenty years. Limitations define who we are and what we do, and many of us accept them as fact and remain within a comfort zone. Some of us, however, push through these limitations, and that’s where artistic, philosophical and scientific breakthroughs are born. Anton is clearly pushing the boundaries, constantly searching for what else is out there, and the landscape is the common ground through which he conducts this search. Regarding his artistic development Pavlenko explains, “My learning trajectory is like a spiral or perhaps a tornado, rather chaotic really. If something looks good, I start to lose interest in it, which galleries don’t necessarily like.” Anton’s studio practice reflects this “chaotic” approach where he always works on multiple paintings at once. “I don’t think I’ve ever worked on just one painting in the studio,” the artist reveals. “I have a certain amount of energy, and I pour it into an image. Then, once that energy is expended with respect to that image, whether done or not, I put it back on the rack and move on to another one.” This circulation of works-in-progress reflects the artist’s rather tumultuous relationship with his
Heat Wave, oil, 22”x28
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Daredevils New Exhibit Celebrates Daredevils that Brought Spectacle to the High Desert Landscape
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n a cold December day in 1976, stuntwoman Kitty O’Neil stood poised on the dry lake bed of Southeast Oregon’s Alvord Desert to make history. In a hydrogen peroxide-powered, three-wheeled rocket car, she reached an average speed of 512 miles per hour, setting a new land-speed record for female drivers that held for more than 40 years. O’Neil was not the first thrill-seeker to seek challenge in the High Desert, with its deep canyons and expansive playas. A new, original High Desert Museum exhibit explores the meaning risktaking plays in our lives, why daredevils capture our imaginations and the many reasons they have been drawn to High Desert landscapes to execute their feats. Daredevils opens on Saturday, September 19, 2020. The High Desert’s salt flats, former lake beds and canyons have made it an ideal place for daredevils and risk-takers. This exhibit looks at the individuals who have tested the limits of what’s possible, attempting death-defying feats such as jumping over a canyon or going faster than anyone has before. It highlights some of the best-known daredevils of the 20th century, including Evel Knievel and O’Neil, considering how they became larger-than-life symbols of hope, freedom and independence during a turbulent time. The playful, engaging exhibit includes objects from High Desert stunts such as the 1966 Triumph motorcycle jump by Denny Edwards, known as “The Flying Irishman,” who performed throughout Oregon in the 1970s. It showcases the helmet and jumpsuit worn by O’Neil when she set the landspeed record in the Alvord Desert and the leathers worn by Oregonian Debbie
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“The Flying Angel” Lawler in 1974 when she broke Knievel’s record for the longest indoor motorcycle jump, traveling 101 feet and clearing 16 Chevy pickups. “When Evel Knievel attempted to jump the Snake River Canyon in 1974, when Kitty O’Neil made history on the Alvord Desert two years later, the eyes of the world were on the High Desert and the remarkable landscape features that facilitated these adventures,” said Museum Executive Director Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D. “Daredevils revives those stories and explores why they have such appeal, even today.” This exhibition explores the cultural significance of risk-takers against the backdrop of the 1970s, including the Vietnam War, an economic recession and an unfinished civil rights movement. It also dives into how they influenced culture: Some daredevils moved on to performing stunts in Hollywood. Daredevils also inspired more recent phenomena like the X Games. “These daredevils were icons in their day, and the High Desert was a huge part of their success,” said Dustin Cockerham, Museum art and experience developer and co-curator of the exhibit. “Seeing the motorcycle jumped by ‘The Flying Irishman’ reminds us of the courage they exhibited and the human resilience they inspired.” Daredevils (highdesertmuseum.org/daredevils) will be on display through Sunday, March 7, 2021. highdesertmuseum.org
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Multimedia Mosaic Artist by JULIA KENNEDY COCHRAN — Red Chair Gallery
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oanie Callen never thought she would be an artist when she was growing up. Although she dabbled a bit with embroidery and knitting, she says she “never had a talent for painting or drawing.” She had a long career as a budget analyst for the State of California in Sacramento. One day she attended an art fair where she fell in love with the work of a mosaic artist who used broken china to decorate fountains, outdoor furniture and other objects. “It was just so beautiful and I was inspired,” she remembers. Now, many years later, she has developed her own unique mosaic style. Her colorful, fanciful creations are showcased at Red Chair Gallery in September. After that first encounter with the talented mosaic artist at the art fair, Callen began studying books about mosaic techniques and took a few classes. Her first project was a picture frame decorated with broken china pieces she found at a thrift store. She really plunged into the medium when she traveled to Ravenna, Italy to take a week-long class in Byzantine mosaic techniques. There she learned how to set tesserae (square glass pieces) into a lime mortar bed. The artist sketches the design, piece by piece, on paper and then applies the squares to the mortar bed so closely together that grout is not needed. Back in California, she took another class that focused on making mosaics more colorful, like stained glass or Persian carpets and combined materials including millifiore glass, beads, chain and mirror glass. Later, she learned how to apply mosaics to 3D pieces, like animal figures, using a base of epoxy resin. Today, Callen’s work includes stunning mirrors in kaleidoscope colors and animals studded with thousands of shells, beads and glass pieces in patterns that undulate and ripple across their surfaces. She actually makes about 80 percent of her materials, firing glass sheets that she then cuts into hundreds of oval or square pieces. She buys beads and shells in large quantities wholesale and then sometimes paints them different colors. Each large piece takes about two months to complete and she usually works on two or three pieces at a time. For the animals, she uses figurines she has collected over the years from thrift shops and home décor stores. I hoard all those animals, she laughs. I won't live long enough to do them all. Animals, it turns out, were deciding factors in Callen’s decision to move to Bend 15 years ago. Callen owns four dogs, and while visiting Bend, a friend took her to see the annual Fourth of July Pet Parade and she was hooked. “It was just so beautiful and I wanted to live in a town that has a pet parade.” Living here has made her appreciate wildlife and livestock even more and inspires her to create her astonishing work. redchairgallerybend.com
Tommy by Joanie Callen
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Deschutes Children’s Foundation Announces
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hat are we going to do now? It’s a question people have asked themselves over and over again during these challenging times. Canceled plans and disappointments big and small abound. Searching for a creative solution to connect with the local community while raising funds to support their vision of a community where all children and families have the resources they need to thrive, the team at Deschutes Children’s Foundation started with simple concepts. “People are spending more time at home,” said Executive Director Amy Ward. “Making meaningful connections happens differently now than it did last year. We still need to support the businesses and causes that we care about, and we can do that from the comfort of our homes.”
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With a focus on family connection and supporting community, Deschutes Children’s Foundation has created a new, stay-at-home fundraiser to replace the significant loss of revenue causes by cancelled events. “Due to the restrictions on gathering, we’ve made the tough decision to cancel Ripples, our annual fundraising auction, and our golf tournament,” shared Ward. The new project is called Riddles: Creative Community Problem Solving, and will take place on Wednesday, October 14. “Riddles aims to bring our community together to raise funds for Deschutes Children’s Foundation, while supporters enjoy a relaxing evening at home.” Participants sign up by selecting a donation level on Deschutes Children’s Foundation’s website. Donors will receive a care package, featuring a family-style meal from local restaurants, delivered to their home by organization volunteers. Participating restaurants include 5 Fusion, Trattoria Sbandati, Backporch Coffee Roasters, Jackson’s Corner, Bos Taurus, Washington Dining + Cocktails, El Sancho, Bend Cookie Company and Sparrow Bakery. Included in each care package is one of six custom, 500-piece puzzles featuring artwork from local artists Tracy Leagjeld, Shelli Walters, Bruce Jackson and Mike Putnam.
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Once participants have enjoyed their dinner and completed their puzzle, a new level of competition begins. When the puzzle is assembled, a clue is revealed. “I like to think if it as a double puzzle,” said Ward. Participants are encouraged to share their puzzle and clue on social media, where they will discover the five other clues. Together, all six clues create a riddle written by local author Irene Cooper answering the question, What am I? “The puzzles are really beautiful, and I love how they feature local landmarks like Tumalo Falls, Mt. Bachelor and Sparks Lake.” said Ward. “And Irene’s riddle is a perfect accompaniment to the images since the artwork inspired her words.” Participants will solve the riddle and email the answer to riddles@ deschuteschildrensfoundation.org. The first 20 correct answers received in order win a prize. The top prize is $2,500, followed by a stand up paddle board, weekend getaways, gift certificates, wine and more. All other correct answers received before October 21 will be entered into a drawing to win an inflatable stand up paddle board. “These are hard times, and now more than ever it’s important to focus on spending quality time with our loved ones, supporting local businesses and helping others. With Riddles, you can accomplish all three from the comfort of your home, along with the brain-teasing competition of solving a riddle” said Ward. Opportunities to play start at just $150. View the prizes, dinner menus and sign up online at deschuteschildrensfoundation.org. “We’re so grateful to our friends, donors and sponsors for their willingness to participate in this new endeavor,” said Ward. Riddles is sponsored by Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company, AAKEN Corporation, The De Leone Corporation, Les Schwab Tires, Foley Family Wines, Bend Anesthesiology Group, Bend Property Pros, The Brewer Team at Morgan Stanley, Knife River, Price Fronk & Co., Smartz and Summit Bank. deschuteschildrensfoundation.org
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Desperado Boutique Moves to Downtown
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esperado re-opened its doors on September 16 in a whole new space on Bond Street in downtown Bend. Joanne Sunnarborg, the owner and proprietor of Desperado, says she’s excited to show off her new retail space. She says the move takes her back to her store’s roots. “I started my store 24 years ago in Portland’s Pearl District, so being in Bend’s downtown feels like going home.”
Desperado has moved into the old Bend Rubber Stamp & Printing Co. store which moved to Reed Market. “We’re right next to the D&D, Bend’s oldest bar, how cool is that?” says Sunnarborg. She describes her new space on Bond Street as feeling like a blank canvas. “We had four bare walls and a great landlord who gave us the leeway to create what we wanted. I think people will be really pleased with the changes.” Sunnarborg adds, “The Old Mill District was a great location for the last 12 years, but downtown ade ca Me feels right and we are excited for the Rebec arms ) -R L ( livia H opportunity to be part of a vibrant and O urban shopping scene.”
This October, Desperado celebrates its 24th anniversary. Sunnarborg calls her eclectic boutique a mix of the wild west and urban chic. We carry clothing, footwear, jewelry, gifts and home décor from a wide variety of designers. I try and have a broad price point too. These are challenging times for people and as small local business we take that very seriously. My commitment is to always offer great customer service and fair prices. We like think we offer something for everyone,” shares Sunnarborg.
Desperado officially re-opened September 17 and is open daily from 11am-5pm. You can find them at 933 NW Bond Street or online at desperadoboutique.com.
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New Perspective for October by Eileen Lock
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his month will be intense as it contains two Full Moons. The first one on the 1st involves relationships and new beginnings. Conversations on the 3rd will show you where the adjustments need to be made. Unexpected changes on the 7th will continue to ripple throughout the month. Recognize your contribution in a challenging situation on the 9th and focus only on how you can change. Cooperation brings change and healing near the 10th and it’s important to see the opportunities in the situation. The peace and joy you feel on the 12th will help you understand why you needed to make recent changes. Lay low on the 13th and simply let your body recharge. The New Moon on the 16th invites you to reassess your attitude about relationships and realize where your criticism gets in the way. Challenges are strong from the 19th to the 24th and it’s important to understand that faith will make the difference in how it plays out for you. Trust what you know and let go of what you hear on the 19th and make the decision that feels right for you. Notice how much cooperation you have created on the 21st and give yourself credit for a job well done. Decisions go in
The Museum At Warm Springs Open to the Public
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your favor on the 24th and it will be important to be grateful in the moment as well as in the future. Old relationships get your attention on the 27th and it’s important to keep your heart open. The Full Moon on the 31st is the second one within one month so is referred to as a “Blue Moon”. Consider taking a chance and doing something that you would only do “once in a blue Moon”, you might surprise yourself. 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.
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n adherence to strict COVID-19 and fire, health and safety procedures, The Museum At Warm Springs reopened to the public on Tuesday, September 22. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Museum has been routinely and thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. The Museum has been following the guidelines for public facilities, which have been regularly updated and closely monitored by the Warm Springs COVID-19 Response team. During the current wildfire situation and until further notice, The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Tribal Council will require all Museum visitors and staff to wear KN95 or N95 masks while in the Museum or on the Museum grounds. A number of other health procedures have already been established at the Museum during the COVID-19 pandemic, which are all designed to keep the public and Museum staff safe. Admittance to the Museum’s main exhibition area will be limited to ten people with no more than five in the gallery at one time. Visitation to the Museum Gift Shop will be limited to two people unless the visitors are in one car or unit. “This has been an extremely challenging time for our Museum’s staff, and we are very much looking forward to once again opening our doors to the public,” said Museum Executive Director Elizabeth A. Woody (Warm Springs). “Our visitors can be assured that we are doing everything possible to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time while they are here.” For more information and updates, please visit museumatwarmsprings.org and the Museum’s Facebook page. To check the most up-to-date status of COVID-19 in Oregon, go to govstatus.egov.com/OR-OHA-COVID-19. For news and updates on Oregon wildfires, visit wildfire.oregon.gov. museumatwarmsprings.org
New Team Leads Sunriver Music Festival into a Bright Future
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t started with a COVID lockdown. Now fires threaten much of Oregon. But throughout this unprecedented year, there has been a seamless transition to a new Sunriver Music Festival office team ensuring that the Festival not only survives but continues to thrive in this challenging world. “Reimagining our vital Festival Faire fundraiser, auditioning and featuring this year’s batch of Young Artists Scholarship recipients, finding creative ways to safely bring live music to the community, not to mention interviewing and selecting new Artistic Director candidates, has kept our focus on the future of the Festival,” newly named Executive Director Meagan Iverson shares. Meagan joined the Festival in 2015 and has held a variety of advancing positions including Operations Director during the difficult 2020 season. A graduate of Southern Oregon University (Ashland) in Piano Performance and Music Theory as well as Technical Theatre and Production, Meagan brings a diverse skillset to the Festival. “We are so grateful to have had Meagan in place and her willingness to step up to handle even more challenges in one of the most difficult seasons in our 42-year history,” explains Board President Phillip Ruder. “To change management and not miss a beat, that takes dedication, skill and commitment by everyone — Board and staff and volunteers.”
Meagan brings both corporate and nonprofit experience to her new assignment. She ended her long tenure as Enterprise Taxonomy Manager for Guitar Center headquarters when the opportunity to join the Festival team arose, delighted to serve her Sunriver community. Prior relevant experience includes Theater Manager of the Crater Performing Arts Center in the Rogue Valley producing innovative concerts and fundraisers and coordinating all administrative and public aspects of a nonprofit performing arts venue. In both Southern Oregon and now in Central Oregon, Meagan has shared her talents as a pianist, musical director and audition coach for many theater companies and individuals. She recently resigned from Cascade School of Music as piano faculty and Performance & Ensembles Manager to focus full-time on Sunriver Music Festival’s mission and activities. Joining Meagan is new Ticket Office Manager Julie Webber. Julie took over from long-time manager Robin Burford upon her retirement. Julie brings a diverse career managing community service programs working with all age groups, from youth to adult seniors, to her new assignment. A multi-decade Sunriver homeowner, Julie and her husband Kevin relocated from Portland three years ago to enjoy the unique lifestyle of the area. “I am thrilled to continue the amazing work that Robin provided for years,”
adds Webber. “Robin was with the Festival for 14 years and her contributions to the organization are immensely valuable,” adds Iverson. “The connections Robin was able to make with Festival patrons, donors and musicians will always be remembered fondly.” Rounding out the team at the Festival office is Production Assistant Alisa (A.J.) Jimenez. A.J. worked seasonally for the Festival in 2018 and 2019 and has been teaching the Festival’s after-school Otter Orchestra class at Three Rivers School for three years. A Conservatory Music graduate from the University of the Pacific, A.J.’s career as director of orchestras and bands, has taken her around the world working throughout Europe, Malaysia, Japan, Lebanon, Egyptand China. Her passion is activism in the promotion of music education. If you haven’t met the team yet, stop by the Festival Office in the Village at Sunriver to say hello! Perhaps you’ll discover you’ve spotted Meagan peeking behind trees and signs on her quest to find every geocache in Sunriver. Or perhaps you’ll discover you’ve played ukulele with Meagan at the lively jams led by husband Jeff Woodruff, or attended one of the various local churches when she’s behind the piano. The Festival Office is open Tuesdays through Fridays, 9am-4pm. Stay tuned for future concerts, events and even a new music class! sunrivermusic.org
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VIRTUAL Sixth Annual Beat Beethoven’s 5th 5k & 1-Mile Race
Support This Race & Encourage Your Friends to Sign Up
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eat Beethoven’s 5th 5k & 1-mile will be VIRTUAL October 11, 2020. You can choose either the 5k or 1-mile to run on your own between Sunday, October 11 to Sunday October 18, 2020.
*NEW Developments: 5k (3.1 miles): send us your time (deadline is October 24) wearing your printable bib to: beatbeethoven5k@cosymphony.com. By October 9, registrants will receive the printable bib and color copies of our three ribbons: Red (Beethoven Beat Me) = you ran the 5k in 33 minutes or MORE; Blue (I Beat Beethoven) = you ran the 5k is 33 minutes or LESS or Green = 1 mile. Proceeds benefit the Central Oregon Symphony, a COCC class who has canceled concerts because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Register at beatbeethoven5k.com. Print out the registration form or sign up with RunSignUp (there is a fee for using RunSignUp). There is no in-person registration.
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We’re so grateful for our sponsors: Maestro Sponsors: Rebound Physical Therapy, Princess Athletic, Pine Mountain Sports, Time2Race, Central Oregon Community College & Central Oregon Symphony Association. Ensemble Sponsors: Hooker Creek Companies & Brooks Resources. Media Sponsors: Cascade A&E, Source Weekly, Smart Shopper, Bend Nest, Bend Radio Group & Bend Bulletin. Those who register for the virtual race will be entered into raffle drawings donated by Old Mill District and Pine Mountain Sports. Pierce Footwear will offer two pairs of shoes at special prices to registered participants and donate ten percent back to the Symphony. This is Beethoven’s 250th birthday. beatbeethoven5k.com
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The Show Must Go On!
BEAT Children’s Theatre Presents Old-Fashioned Radio Plays Next up will be The 39 Steps, by Joe Landry, inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller. This tale of romance, spies and intrigue will be brought to life in the tradition of 1940’s radio plays. Richard Hannay is visiting 1930s London when he meets Annabelle Smith, who is on the run from foreign agents, after a disturbance at a music hall. Later that night, Annabelle is murdered and Hannay must then try to break the spy ring and prove his innocence. From an epic train chase to a feisty love interest, Hannay has his work cut out for him as he searches for the truth about The 39 Steps. Bree Beal also directs this cast and challenges them to bring the story to life through each character they play. Available for streaming November 6-15. Please gather around your listening devices with us, sit back, relax and enjoy the stories. For information about presentation and tickets, go to tickettails. com. Stay tuned for another radio presentation this holiday season! beatchildrenstheatre.org Roman at The 39 Steps auditions
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he performing arts are up against it these days. How do you continue with theatre when you cannot safely gather an audience, or a cast? All over the world theatres are struggling to find the answers.
BEAT Children’s Theatre, based in Bend, is taking a cue from theatre of the past this Fall, and will be working with over 45 students on old-fashioned radio plays. These productions will introduce young actors to the art of vocal acting and the crazy fun of radio sound effects. The plays will be recorded and released for streaming on your computers at home. From a hysterical Halloween surprise story, to a classic Hitchcock thriller, to the holiday favorite, It’s a Wonderful Life, BEAT is lining up a season of storytelling audiences can enjoy from the comfort and safety of home. The actors began by auditioning in an unusual style... from behind a screen, allowing the director to listen, but not watch their auditions. Many actors will play multiple characters, challenging them to create different vocals for each one. The first production is Hare Dryer, a radio drama by Tony Palermo. In this short, comic dramatization of an urban legend, a family dog brings a neighbor’s dead bunny rabbit home as a trophy. The dog’s owners try to clean up the dead bunny and drop it off on the neighbor’s doorstep — trying to make it appear as though the bunny died of natural causes. However, a surprise twist ending delivers a marvelous payback to the sneaks. Bree Beal directs a cast of seven as they narrate this funny tale, streaming October 23-31.
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STORIES OF THE STARS
Susan Quesada
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hat makes this month’s story so different is the extraordinary way in which Susan Quesada became a STAR. Susan and her husband, Jim, moved to Sunriver in 2016 and in the winter of 2017, she took a leap and auditioned for a part in the STARS’ Nana’s Naughty Knickers production, with her only previous onstage experience being the lead in the fourth grade Christmas play. She not only scored a secondary role, but charmed the audience with her facial and verbal expressions onstage. And she has performed in numerous STARS’ productions since then. Susan was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay area and graduated from California State University, Chico with a degree in English and technical writing. She has worked as a technical writer, web designer and systems analyst in the ensuing years. After the move to Sunriver, Susan worked remotely for the same company she worked for in California, while Jim landed a job in the IT department at the Sunriver Resort. When asked what she enjoys about the theater, Susan explained: “It is when you are on stage and the audience responds. There is an energy that the audience brings to the play, and when it ‘clicks’ with the energy of the actors, the fun begins. You can feel the audience is ready to enjoy the play and is on your side, and wants to encourage you. With young actors it is so fun to see them blossom and open up — to see them get better and better, to have more confidence — not only within the current play, but from play to play.” Susan made mention of the
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different personalities of each audience, and also how help from veteran actors is so important to her improvement, and is greatly appreciated. They help her to present her character in the very best light, and to learn all the “stage etiquette” that is important — like not standing in front of others on stage, crossing behind other actors and using your upstage hand for gestures. Susan has the most appreciation for Ron Pugh (who directed Nana’s) who took a chance on a newcomer like her and gave her a lot of encouragement and direction in her first play. To this day, Susan consults with Ron about parts, how to play a character and input on auditions. Susan then listed the other plays in which she has performed. These include Seniors of the Sahara, stage crew for Secret Garden, Oliver, Suite Surrender and finally
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Let Him Sleep ‘Til It’s Time for His Funeral. She states that she likes playing villains (Oliver) and what she calls “Second Banana” roles — like Ethel Mertz in I Love Lucy, playing a secondary role to the lead. She certainly shined in this role in Let Him Sleep with her facial expressions, cigarette smoking and caustic comments. Nana’s was her favorite role because it was all new and her first play. She did everything necessary to prepare for that show, including finding her own costume, learning about makeup, hair, comedic timing — and of course — memorizing all those lines. She acknowledges that the younger actors memorize lines more easily, and they are a great help when someone forgets a line and/or they need a cue while onstage. She also enjoys the camaraderie of the team of actors in each play — both in rehearsal and during performances. It becomes a team; helping each member to be the best they can, with encouragement and helpful suggestions. She admits that while preparing for a role and memorizing her lines and cues, she always asks herself: “Why do I put myself through this?” and “This is the last time!” But she knows she will keep an eye on the Scene for announcements about an upcoming audition, and wait for when the theater “bug” bites her again. We are so appreciative of Susan’s talent — both in acting, but also in her expertise in administering our webpage. Thank you, Susan, for all you do. sunriverstars.org
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America’s Top Dog Model 2021 Calendar Launch
he canine-savvy creators of the nation’s favorite, 15th annual dog-modeling competition, announces America’s Top Dog “Pup Star,” 2021 calendar launch. America’s Top Dog Model 2019 winner and finalists were selected for their winning style, star qualities, training, charities and best thought out photographic portrayal of the contest theme “Pup Stars.” Congratulations to national contest winner Moto Girl, a stunning Chihuahua from Bend. At ten months old, Moto Girl passed basic obedience and during her reign as America’s Top Dog Model 2019 she earned her Canine Good Citizen Certificate. In addition to being a quick learner, Moto Girl is clever, sporty, loving, loyal and fashionable. When she gets dressed up, Moto Girl is a show stopper with a graceful prance, much like a model walking the runway. Moto Girl was definitely born to be a Pup Star! Moto Girl is featured on the cover,
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Moto Girl of Bend | Photo by Moto Girl’s mom April Nichols, edited by Troy Martin, Angel dress by Julie Lancaster, pearl and bling necklace from Ya Ya's Pet Bling
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inside cover and she represents the month of December in America’s Top Dog Model 2021 calendar. Eleven fabulous finalists featured in America’s Top Dog Model 2021 Calendar include Nevada, Athena, Ryder Cole, Tucker, Bella Boo, Macie Blu, Presley, Daphney, Kekoa, Peanut and Kronos. The calendar is available at America’s Top Dog Model online store. americastopdogmodel.com
Local Author Receives 4 out of 4 Stars from Goodreads Review
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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of Faltofar by Morri Stewart.] by CHRISTIEEE — OnlineBookClub.org
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I will add that the character development was splendid; all the characters mentioned played an important role in the battle, and no one character was left to play the role of an ultimate hero. Another thing that heightened my respect for Stewart’s work was that she put female characters in strong leadership positions even when it was not what I expected. I also found it commendable that alongside fighting the dark force, the author included several lessons that can be applied to real-life, such as being supportive of family and friends and never underestimating others.
hen evil strikes, it is up to the brave ones to usher in salvation. In Faltofar, a land filled with many different mystical creatures, darkness has awakened, killing the trees and corrupting the rivers. How will the citizens of the land defeat this magical force? Find out in Faltofar by [Bend author] Morri Stewart, a book that will leave its readers truly enchanted. The tale begins by introducing Liliana and Thom, who are children from the Finn family, an ancient family filled with magic. During an expedition, they discover Torr, a wounded creature that is half-horse, half-human. Unaware of the importance of their discovery, they bring him home. On their journey home, they are attacked by a dwarf who turns out to be a friend of sorts. Subsequently, a terrible incident forces their mother, Sarafina, to venture into the forest where she accidentally unleashes the terror that is Morauth, a diabolical sorceress who was defeated years ago with a weapon now possessed by their father, Olitus. With Morauth loose, every creature must work together in the name of “the One” if they hope to stand a chance against her immense army. The difference between life and death for all the soldiers of light may very well depend on anyone, even a creature as small as a dormouse. The author thoroughly impressed me with the way she presented her storyline; it was fully developed and followed an understandable progression. The author heightened the tension from the beginning to the climax, ending at a resolution that was so beautifully executed that the book held my attention until the very end. In fact, I felt like I was physically present in Faltofar and taking part in the great battle. What fascinated me the most was that there were unexpected plot twists at the ending.
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I absolutely loved this book, and I found nothing to dislike about it. In fact, it is a piece that I can reread without getting tired. I have to admit that it stretched my patience to the point of breaking with its unending suspense that left me wondering what would happen next. I cannot detract any points for its nerve-racking suspense because I am sure that this is an attribute of a great piece. I only advise patience to readers, as they will find that a surprise is always around the corner. I gladly award this book 4 out of 4 stars because I believe it is deserving of the highest praise. This book was professionally edited since I found only minor errors. It contains absolutely no profanity. However, this book contains graphic scenes that may prove disturbing to some readers. Therefore, I recommend it to readers that can bear battle scenes. This piece contains mild eroticism, such as kissing and hugging. I think that this book is a perfect fit for lovers of fantasy and magical pieces. morristewart.com Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | October 2020
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Cascade Publications Inc. Cascade Business News • Cascade A&E Book of Lists • Sunriver Magazine August 19, 2020 • VOLUME 27 • ISSUE 16
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arthCruiser, a Bend-based globally recognized company behind the most accomplished 4x4 recreation vehicles available in the world, is expanding operations with a new business division catering to the commercial and Do It Yourself (DIY) markets. CORE, which stands for “Commander Off Road Equipment,” is the newly formed division of EarthCruiser, created to meet the growing demand for high-performing 4X4 chassis for commercial use. “We are looking to fill gaps and solve problems that our current recreational vehicles cannot, using the technology that we have,” said Chad Knight, GM of EarthCruiser and CORE Vehicles. “CORE will handle multiple things. THE EARTHCRUISER CORE SINGLE-CAB CHASSIS | PHOTOS COURTESY OF EARTHCRUISER We’ve always believed in and really felt strongly about the performance aspects of cab-over drive cab-over chassis in the commercial and government trucks, and are excited to be able to offer our systems to sectors, and our experience puts us in a unique position different outlets.” He added, “We are looking to develop to rise to this challenge,” said Knight. “Our custom-built multiple platforms.” CORE Chassis are designed to withstand an unparalleled The first product available from CORE is a production range of environments and situations. With this platform, V8 cab-over chassis, upfitted with CORE’s proprietary, we can provide wildland firefighters with a revolutionary industry-tested four-wheel drive system, for sale this quick-response vehicle, deliver medical care to Africa and summer. “There is great need for production of a four-wheel the Asian Steppes or ensure equipment reaches remote
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women-run Fortune 500 companies from two in 2000, to 15 in 2010 and 24 in 2015. According to 2019 Grant Thornton’s research, a record high of 29 percent of senior management roles are held by women today. Additionally, 87 percent of businesses around the world now have at least one woman in a
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public marketplace featuring gourmet food, beverage and retail opportunities amid a bustling communal indoor/ outdoor gathering space, with design elements evocative of the High Desert’s agrarian history, is taking shape as part of a new nucleus for Bend’s award-winning NorthWest Crossing community. The 14,000-square-foot artisanal hub — akin to Portland’s popular Pine Street Market — is set for completion in Spring next year and will accommodate nine food vendors and a small grocery store, as the first phase of a three-pronged dynamic mixed-use development led by Portland real estate developer project^ on a prominent 1.79acre site fronting the roundabout at Mt. Washington & NW Crossing Drive. Future phases will include a two-story commercial building comprising second floor executive office space and a ground floor restaurant/retail plaza, with a 33-unit residential complex to follow. Developed by project^ in collaboration with West Bend Property Company and designed by Portland-based architects Hacker, the initial market building reflects the strong sustainability and natural design ethos of the firms, and is described as “attuned to the natural terrain of Central Oregon through its interplay of extensive indoor and outdoor spaces and the integration of floor to ceiling windows to create a light-filled, seamless ambience.” Construction is being undertaken by Redmond-based SunWest Builders. As well as communal indoor seating, the marketplace will integrate ample outdoor features to include a bar area with covered patio and outdoor fireplace. Built-in counters and a dining area will be located in the outdoor plaza along with a separate fire pit. To-go and online orders can be accommodated via walk-up windows at select food kiosks and dedicated parking spots for curbside meal pick up — embraced as welcome options for businesses adapting to post-pandemic distancing requirements. Christopher Jones, development manager,
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t is my honor to welcome you once again to the Cascade Business News Annual Celebration of Women in Business. With the wild and crazy year we have had so far, it is refreshing to have something to celebrate. And what could be more pleasurable than honoring the outstanding women, nationally and locally, who are making huge waves in businesses across the board? Here are a few fun facts for you. Forty percent of all U.S. businesses are owned by women. That is 12.3 million womenowned businesses, which generate $1.8 trillion a year. Sixty-four percent of new women-owned businesses were started by women of color last year. Additionally, private tech companies led by women achieve a 35 percent higher ROI. As an increasing number of wellknown organizations like IBM, General Motors, Deloitte, In-N-Out Burger, AMD and Mondelēz International have appointed female CEO’s the trend towards women in leadership positions is on the rise. An all-time high of 37 of the companies on this year’s Fortune 500 are led by female CEOs. This represents a steady increase in the number of
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Artists’ Gallery Sunriver 57100 Beaver Dr., Bldg. 19 541-593-4382 • artistsgallerysunriver.com The 30 local Central Oregon artists at Artists’ Gallery say, “THANK YOU to our local friends and clients” … Despite all the obstacles, it has been a great summer of art in Sunriver. We invite you to our annual Sunriver Food Drive… Come on down and FILL DON’S TRUCK with donations to Care and Share Food Distribution, (needed more than ever during these challenging
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times). The artists have donated some wonderful pieces to the raffle… Bring a donation (food or cash) and be entered to win! Just a few examples: Natural Oregon Sunstone earrings, hand loomed scarf, original hummingbird painting, photograph, original dog portrait and much more. Three day event! October 9-11, 10am to 5pm. Plus, come in for a special surprise….are you curious? You can find us on Facebook or Instagram, Artists Gallery Sunriver.
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s we have all noted, “These are strange times.” For some families, these times are downright hungry. Each year at the Sunriver Artists’ Gallery, we take great joy in hosting a celebration that revolves around food and money donations to assist our less fortunate friends and neighbors in South Deschutes . This year that event is even more important for Care & Share than ever. On average, artists and patrons of the Gallery collect donations of 2,000 pounds of food during this one-night celebration. Because of State restrictions, we will be spreading the event over three days with the goal of allowing more space for individuals to participate safely. Our campaign to Fill Don’s Truck will go from Friday October 9 through Sunday October 11 during normal business hours. Original Hummingbird painting by Bonnie Junell
up to help, but monthly food costs for Care & Share average around $5,000 to $6,000. Right now, many people are not back to work. Last month, Care & Share assisted hundreds of families. Now with remote school attendance, many families will have to deal with WIFI expenses. Previous focus was on school supplies, but many children may go without schooling. Central Oregonians have always come through with an outstanding donation performance for the Gallery and Care & Share. Let’s make this one of the best ever, and we will all party later! Sunriver Village, Building 19, open daily 10am to 5pm. ArtistsGallerySunriver.com • 541-593-4382 Painting by Bill Hamilton
Multi media art by Dottie Moniz
No one misses a good party more than the artists at our Gallery, but we have put our party desires on hold till later. We have organized ourselves to be available during these three days to assist each kind patron that makes a food or monetary donation. An artist will make sure that you have completed a raffle ticket for fantastic, one-ofa-kind pieces of art that have been donated by the artists. Each donor will receive one raffle ticket per donation of food, or equivalent cash donation. It is not necessary to be present to win. We will also have special discounts available in the Gallery. Prizes will include fabulous pieces of art. There is a beautiful oil painting of a Hummingbird by Bonnie Junell. Deni Porter will provide a custom pet portrait. Karla Proud is donating a stunning pair of Oregon Sunstone earrings. New artist Charlene Virts is providing a beautiful wand woven shawl. There will be photography, pottery and artwork galore! Like all assistance organizations right now, Care & Share is struggling to compete for grants and local donations. Many long-time supporters have not been able to meet their previous commitments. Local individuals have stepped
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Can You Resist This Face? Humane society of central oregon to volunteer or donate call 541.382.3537 www.hsco.org
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Hood Avenue Art hoodavenueart.com • info@hoodavenueart.com • 541-719-1800 Hood Avenue Art is tentatively planning a 4th Friday Art Walk on October 23 from 4-7pm. Please check hoodavenueart.com for the latest information.
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Stitchin’ Post Gallery 541-549-6061 • stitchinpost.com Currently showing in our gallery thru October 20, Journeys Art Group of Central Oregon presents its 13th Annual Show with 12 interpretations of Water Dance. “Water is life-giving and precious. Water is mesmerizing, serene, and reflective. Water shimmers and sparkles in blue, green, brown and gold. Water roars, babbles, gurgles, and bubbles. Water is a spray, a slash, a wave, a ripple or a trickle. It dances, telling a story as it finds its own way.” Members include Judy Beaver, Helen Brisson, Sheila K. Finzer, Betty Gientke, June Jaeger, Jean Wells Keenan, Tony Phillips, Donna Rice, Martha Sanders, Marion Shimoda, Mary Stiewig and Jan McBrien Tetzlaff. Weight of Water by Martha Phair Sanders: “It is the work of women to carry the load of supplying water to the family. Every day women in underdeveloped countries may walk miles to collect water for their basic needs and many may walk there several times each day.” Opening October 23, Whisper Challenge — featuring works by 30 members of the Central Oregon Studio Art Quilters Association.
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Weight of Water by Martha Phair Sanders
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hirty volunteers from the Central Oregon regional SAQA signed up to participate in a Whisper Quilt Challenge. The challengers were divided into six groups of five people. The first person of each group created a quilt in one month. They had a blank slate, able to create whatever they chose, with the stipulations of 18” wide by 30” in length. At the end of their month they passed this quilt to the next person in line, with that person being the only one to see this quilt. Being a Whisper Challenge, all participants were required keep it private, not sharing with anyone. This was a challenge itself. The second person in each group had to respond
to the first quilt. The inspiration could be anything that stimulated their quilt — such as color, shapes, quilting lines, theme or… They had a month to complete their response quilt and then turn only this quilt to the next person in line. Again continuing the silence of the challenge. The third person responds to that second quilt in the same manner, not knowing anything about the first quilt. This continues until all five members of each group have made a quilt responding to the previous quilt. Now after five months of silence comes the big reveal of the Whisper Challenge. Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | October 2020
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CENTRAL OREGON EXHIBITS 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 Opening October 27 and continuing thru January 9, 2021 is the 27th Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member Art Exhibit. This exhibition highlights the creativity and resourcefulness of Warm Springs adult artists and their ability to keep art traditions alive through traditional and contemporary expression. This exhibition is meant to encourage and inspire the next generations of artists! Some art will be for sale. 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 Every Saturday, we urge you to show your support to the re-opening of our local economy by stopping by Rick Steber & Company — MAKERS, featuring MAKERS demonstrating their art, FREE ADVICE (might be bad advice but at least it’s free), local artists showing their work, sometimes there will be music, horseback riders, treats and much, much more. Visit and see what we have going on! Open this Saturday and every Saturday, from 10am-5pm, and TuesdayFriday, from 12-3pm.
Come Experience the Energy of Nature! Geothermally Heated Cabins Hot Mineral Baths 541-943-3931
Rimrock Gallery 405A NW Third St., Prineville 541-903-5565 • rimrockgallery.com Featured Show — with artists Robert Moore of Idaho, Rod Frederick of Oregon and Stefan Savides of Oregon, thru November 11. Featuring landscapes and wildlife by Robert Moore and Rod Frederick, and bronze sculpture by Stefan Savides. Due to the concerns of COVID-19 we are still unable to have artist receptions. You can visit the show at your leisure, or view the artists’ works on the website. We offer ‘art on approval’ and home deliveries. Be sure to visit the gallery website at rimrockgallery.com to view artist’s work and gallery news. Owner, Pamela Claflin, Morning Bugle, 20 x 14 by Rod Frederick welcomes you at her large fine art gallery in Prineville. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5:30pm and Sunday 12-5:30pm. Closed Mondays.
Redmond/Terrebonne
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.
School House Produce 1430 SW Highland Ave. 541-504-7112 schoolhouseproduce.com Schoolhouse Produce is showing equine artwork by award-winning SageBrushers Art Society member Valerie Smith. Valerie drew her first horse at the age of five; now in retirement she divides her time between riding and drawing and painting horses. Fun with the Whole Herd, colored pencil on paper by Valerie Smith She has received awards at the Deschutes County Fair and her artwork was selected for the 2020 Sisters Rodeo. Stop in to shop and admire these works in diverse media, celebrating the beauty and power of the equine world. Showing thru October.
OUTSIDE CENTRAL OREGON EXHIBITS
Burns 2 Hours SE of Bend • www.summerlakehotsprings.com 2 Hours SE of Bend • 541-943-3931 • www.summerlakehotprings.com
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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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GARAJ MAHAL 8PM Volcanic Theatre Pub volcanictheatre.com
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SUNRIVER FOOD DRIVE 10AM-6PM ARTISTS' GALLERY SUNRIVER ARTISTSGALLERYSUNRIVER.COM
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DOWNTOWN REDMOND FIRST FRIDAY 4PM VISITREDMONDOREGON.COM
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BEAT BEETHOVEN’S 5TH 5K & 1 MILE BEATBEETHOVEN5K.COM Virtual
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RIO : THE MOVIE & THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN 5:30PM & 8pm (RESPECTIVELY) Cascade Relays Warehouse drive-in-movie.square.site
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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON & JURASSIC PARK 4:30PM & 7pm (RESPECTIVELY) Cascade Relays Warehouse drive-in-movie.square.site
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BENDFILM Virtual Screenings at home and DRIVE-INS around town bendfilm.org/2020-bendfilm-festival
SING & KNIVES OUT 5:30PM & 8pm (RESPECTIVELY) Cascade Relays Warehouse drive-in-movie square.site
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BEND DESIGN virtual events scalehouse.org/benddesign
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WHISPER CHALLENGE OPENING FROM CENTRAL OREGON SAQA STITCHIN' POST
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CALL TO ARTISTS A unique opportunity for local artists to join the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver (AGS). It’s a rare opportunity as AGS seldom has openings. Are you a fine artist or fine crafts person? Looking for 2D artists (mixed media, encaustic, oil, watercolor) and 3D metal artist, wood turning, jewelry wearable art, unique pottery, photography or sculpture? Live locally?
CALL TO ARTISTS: RED CHAIR GALLERY BEND Red Chair Gallery, an award-winning art gallery located in downtown Bend, is seeking a new 3D artist. Currently, our 3D art includes pottery, glass, weaving, sculpture, mosaic, metal and wood work. If you are interested in joining us, stop by the gallery (at the corner of Bond St. and Oregon Ave.) and pick up an application. 103 NW Oregon Ave., 541-306-3176, redchairgallerybend.com
We are For Artists By Artists. Participating members work shifts, have generous space to show their work and share in the operations of the gallery business. Generous commissions percent paid twice monthly and low monthly expense is shared among artist members. Ready to find out more information? Contact Jury Chair Dori Kite at agsrjurycommittee@gmail.com, or come on into the Gallery in the Village at Sunriver, Building 19. 57100 Beaver Drive, Sunriver, Oregon. artistsgallerysunriver.com • 541-593-4382
WORKSHOPS CASCADE FINE ART WORKSHOPS Contact Sue Manley, 541-408-5524 info@cascadefineartworkshops.com cascadefineartworkshops.com 2020 WORKSHOPS RESCHEDULED!! Contact Sue at info@cascadefineartworkshops.com for more information. Paint in Bulgaria with Stella Canfield!! All mediums and photographers welcome. June 10 through June 22, 2021 Painting the Figure from Photographs with Ted Nuttall July 12-16, 2021 Watercolor
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