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COVER ART Huntley’s creative process is similar to that of a watercolorist. She applies the oil to the metal in transparent layers, and plans the composition to allow some of the aluminum or copper passages to peak through, similar to the white of a watercolor paper. As the paint flows and spreads, spontaneous drips and bleeds are interpreted into the composition. The aluminum and copper each provide a different feeling and color, but both offer an exciting, modern aesthetic and jewel-like glow.

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Huntley prefers to use aluminum for imagery of water, believing that it captures the air and luminous quality of cool colors. In Huntley’s artwork, copper surfaces pair with warm tones and soft light. “I stumbled upon copper as a substrate while researching aluminum,” she says. “The use of copper has a long history. During the renaissance, copper plates were readily available and used instead of canvas. Many master painters such as El Greco and Rembrandt produced their paintings on copper plates.”

As the signature artist for Ripples, the Deschutes Children’s Foundation signature event, Huntley drew inspiration from her childhood, remembering the sweet innocence of a child in her safest, most comforting spaces. The weeping willow in the front yard of her childhood home symbolizes that memory. Now, Huntley visits a favorite willow tree along the banks of the Deschutes River every year, noting the changes in the tree, the light, and the river itself. These changes are further reflected in her new compositions each year. For Huntley, Ripple evokes the wistfulness of childhood and the sweetness of treasured memories.

“I’m thrilled to create Ripple for Deschutes Children’s Foundation,” she says. “I’ve been a supporter of their work for several years. It’s important for me to give back to my community, especially by supporting programs that help our children.”

Huntley received a bachelor of arts degree from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo. Her art education has been a self-directed process of discovery and learning from fellow artists, colleges, and workshops. Alisa’s art and self is reflected in the places she has called home. She has lived and worked in Sonoma County; the Delaware Water Gap; Sarasota, Florida; the Willamette Valley; and currently resides in Bend. She is married and has two adult daughters and a son.

Huntley exhibits at Tumalo Art Company in Bend and at the Portland Art Museum Rental and Sales Gallery. Her work will be featured in a solo exhibit at Tumalo Art Company in October 2018. She shares her love of artwork, color, and creativity as an art teacher at Amity Creek Magnet School and through private classes.

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Amanda Wojick’s The Space is Always on Exhibit through May 31

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Wojick’s work explores a collision of abstraction and everyday life. Using layered texture, vibrant colors and irregular shapes, she weaves together elements of painting, sculpture and collage. The Space is Always includes works inspired by common materials found within the space of her home. Her wobbly grids, shifting stacks and hand-cut assemblage reflect a precise yet precarious relationship to current events, space and time. This exhibition is made possible in part through the support of the MacDowell Colony and the Oregon Arts Commission.

Wojick’s work has been exhibited at galleries including Elizabeth Leach (Portland, Oregon), Stene Projects (Stockholm, Sweden), Nina Freudenheim (Buffalo, New York), Susan Hobbs (Toronto, Canada),

ETC Gridspace (Brooklyn, New York) and SPACES (Cleveland, Ohio), and can be found in the permanent collections of the Portland Art Museum and the Tacoma Art Museum. Wojick’s artistic practice has been supported by awards and fellowships from the MacDowell Colony (New Hampshire), Mass MoCA (Massachusetts), the Ucross Foundation (Wyoming), the Portland Art Museum , the Oregon Arts Commission and The Ford Family Foundation , PLAYA, Sculpture Space (New York), the Ragdale Foundation (Illinois) and the University of Oregon.

Wojick holds two Master of Fine Arts degrees— from the Milton Avery School of the Arts, Bard College and the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University—and a bachelor’s in art and art history from Colgate University. She is an associate professor and co-chair of the sculpture program at the University of Oregon, and is represented by Elizabeth Leach Gallery.

Think & Drink: A Conversation with Rinku Sen

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eschutes Public Library, Oregon Humanities and OSU-Cascades Diversity Committee present a Think & Drink conversation on racial justice and democracy in the 21st century with author Rinku Sen. This free event is open to the public and will take place at McMenamins Old St. Francis School in Bend on May 14. Doors open at 6pm; the event starts at 6:30pm. Food, beverages and books will be available for sale.

Race relations in the United States are the most contested in half a century. Communities of color face grave threats, as our still-young democracy continues to develop, all in a context of worldchanging technological revolution. This talk will explore how these issues are related, and what we can do to ensure a fair and sustainable world for all.

Sen is the author of two books: Stir It Up: Lessons in Community Organizing and The Accidental American: Immigration and Citizenship in the Age

of Globalization. She also serves as president and executive director of the racial justice organization Race Forward, a national organization that advances racial justice through research, media and practice. She is a contributing writer for the organization’s daily news site, Colorlines.

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conversations and programs across the state and offer tens of thousands of dollars in grants to organizations that believe in the power of people in rooms listening, learning, and struggling together. Oregon Humanities is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities and was established in 1971.

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A three-piece sculpture designed with overlapping curved shapes, reaching heights of 11-to-17 feet was installed at 15th Street and Reed Market Road Roundabout on Friday, April 27. Inspired by the Three Sisters, the sculpture titled Three Rising by artist Ulrich Pakker of Seattle, Washington includes heavy gauge stainless steel and brushed stainless steel tubing with glowing LED lights.

Three Rising, photo courtesy of Art in Public Places “Using solar power and LED lights is, for me, groundbreaking and with the help of Elemental Energy, here in Bend, we made it work and it has all come together perfectly,” said Ulrich Pakker. “I am thrilled that the sculpture will be on such a main thoroughfare in Bend and perhaps Three Rising will become a new landmark in Bend.”

The sculpture by Ulrich Pakker was selected by the Art in Public Places Committee after a public input process in January 2017. Models by the three finalists were on display at the Deschutes Public Library and the Bend Senior Center last year.

“For public art, I believe Bend is leading the way in the region. The choice of artists, the location and placement of the sculptures and the ongoing additions funded by Art in Public Places made me really want to be a part of the Bend collection,” said Pakker. Soon after the installation in Bend, Pakker will be headed to Italy as he has been invited to show several sculptures at the 2018 Venice Biennale opening in late May. Cristy Lanfri, member of Art in Public Places said, “We are honored to have this sculpture by Ulrich Pakker as part of the public art collection here in Bend, and we hope that our community will enjoy the visioning that Ulrich had for his beautiful piece, inspired by the beauty of the mountains around us.”

Visit Bend, an economic development organization to develop and build Bend’s tourism industry, created the Roundabout Art Route as a cultural tourism driver. The Roundabout Art Route is a self-guided, interpretive tour of Bend’s extraordinary collection of over 20 pieces of public art on display throughout the city. artinpublicplaces.org

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Join photographer/hiking and cultural tour guide, Hilloah Rohr for an hour of all new photos spanning France and Italy from the blue Mediterranean in historic Nice, through charming Provence and the Gorge du Verdon, to the authentic villages and mountains of the quaint Parc du Queyras tucked along the Franco-Italian border. Feast your eyes and soul!

Tuesday, May 22 55 NW Minnesota Avenue Doors open at 6:30pm with the show from 7-8pm. Free to the public.

Come early and chat with fellow travelers over a great French or Italian wine and appetizers.

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BC has been involved with the Deschutes Public Library Foundation for the past two years as the title sponsor for the Author! Author! Literary Series. This year we welcomed the 2017 Pulitzer Prize winner, Colson Whitehead, to discuss his award winning novel The Underground Railroad. It became a #1 New York Times Bestseller, was picked by Oprah for her book club and President Obama chose it for his summer reading list. It is also being translated into 40 languages.

Whitehead captivated the audience with his humor and brilliance. Author! Author! brings our country’s top authors to Bend for a lively discussion to showcase their talents and discuss their writing process.

All proceeds benefit the Deschutes Public Library. RBC is proud to support our local community.

“At RBC Wealth Management, our culture is deeply rooted in supporting our communities,” said Pamela Carty, director of the Bend office. “We strongly believe in being a trusted partner to both our clients and our community, and our partnership with The Deschutes Public Library Foundation helps strengthen that commitment.” dplfoundation.org • rbcwealthmanagement.com

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Hang on the Bell, Nellie he Sunriver Stars Community Theater production of William Walton’s melodrama Hang on the Bell, Nellie, or Trouble at the Old Mill Spur tells the story of heroic heroes, villainous villains, a beautiful young woman and her father’s pride in his daughter. Ambrose Finely (Russel Bahr), the local saloo … er … meeting place, if you will, owner, welcomes his beautiful daughter Nell Finely ( Jami Hill-Miller) home. Nell has successfully completed her teaching degree at the University of La Pine.

During the homecoming celebration, Ambrose is concerned that his daughter will run afoul of the amorous pursuits of Jim Mainstay (Robert Perrine), a war veteran newly retuned from “over there.” The scoundrel, Handsome Jack Vaselino, (Billy Miller) newly released from prison, is back in town, and Vaselino has his own ideas regarding the beautiful Nell and her father. Vaselino’s plans include forcing Nell to marry him and taking possession of Ambrose Finely’s establishment.

Hang on the Bell, Nellie, is playing soon at The Door in Sunriver. Performances are scheduled for May 10, 11 12, 18 and 19. Hang on the Bell, Nellie is suitable for all ages and fraught with laughter and humor. sunriverstars.org/box-office/tickets

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Celebrate with CTC in May! s we wrap up our 39th season and gear up for our 40th season (yes, 40th! Wow!) we cordially invite you to CTC’s Gala on May 18.

Enjoy an evening of mingling with the theatre community that makes CTC the fantastic place it is. CTC continues to thrive as the longest running community theatre in Central Oregon because of its members, patrons, volunteers and guests. Help us celebrate. It won’t be a party without you!

Have you always meant to check CTC out, but haven’t yet? This is the perfect opportunity to join in on the fun and get to know CTC. Come dance the night away with live music, partake of delicious bites and drinks, and have fun bidding on our silent auction items. Who knows what awesome treasures you will walk away with after the bidding closes.

We will be hosting the Gala at the picturesque Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Church located at 61980 Skyline Ranch Road in Bend.

Have you been thinking about becoming a member? Well now is the time.

Join CTC at the Star membership level or above at the Gala and receive credit for your Gala ticket purchase on your first annual membership dues. What a deal. We can’t wait to see you there.

Tickets are $25. Get yours by visiting cascadestheatrical.com, calling 541389-0803, or stopping by Cascades Theatrical Company’s box office at 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. cascadestheatrical.com

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BEAT Children’s Theatre Pays Tribute to American Classic Oklahoma!

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hen you combine rivalry between local farmers and cowboys, young love, farm life and romance all around, you are bound to end up with a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Set in Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the century, you find that the journey love takes can be as bumpy as a Surrey ride down a country road.

Will the handsome cowboy and the charming farm girl find true love and live happily ever after in a brand new state called Oklahoma? On May 4 at Summit High School, BEAT Children’s Theatre will debut their own production of Oklahoma! In it’s 75th Anniversary year, Oklahoma! has continued to entertain audiences all over the world. From it’s opening on Broadway on March 31, 1943, Oklahoma! set history making records in its run on Broadway and other tours. With some unforgettable characters such as Laurie, Curly, Ado Annie, Will Parker, and Jud, there are many favorites to cheer for.

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! was a box office hit. This was the first collaboration of the amazingly talented duo Rodgers and Hammerstein with music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein. From unforgettable characters to captivating and memorable songs and music, it is an essential part of Broadway and theatre history. According to playwright and theatre writer, Thomas Hischak, “Not only is Oklahoma! the most important of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals, it is also the single most influential work in the American musical theatre. . . It is the first fully integrated musical play and its blending of song, character, plot and even dance would serve as the model for Broadway shows for decades.”

Under the guidance of Director Angelina Anello-Dennee in her eighth show with BEAT Children’s Theatre, Assistant Director Sally Drutman, and

Musical Director Trish Sewell, Oklahoma! is brought to life by the actors of BEAT Children’s Theatre. Angelina has taken this group of experienced teenage performers and challenged them to the highest of expectations in developing character, vocal and musical excellence and performance perfection to uphold the high standards set by the original creators of this classic musical.

Bree Beal, BEAT Children’s Theatre executive director, says of this production of Oklahoma!, “BEAT is so excited to help celebrate the 75th anniversary of this classic Broadway musical. Our amazing cast and crew are working hard to bring this beloved story to life.” That is definitely what you will get in this production of Oklahoma! by BEAT. With 62 actors joining together to sing and dance in the larger musical numbers, it is quite an amazing spectacle.

BEAT Children’s Theatre is also excited to have members from the Central Oregon Symphony play live for this production of Oklahoma! under the guidance of conductor, Michael Gesme. Audiences of all ages will fall in love with this timeless classic all over again. Songs like Oh What a Beautiful Mornin, The Surrey With the Fringe on Top, Kansas City, Cain’t Say No, and of course the show stopping musical number Oklahoma!, are sure to have you cheering, dancing, laughing and crying. With choreography by the Michelle Mejaski, set design by Gary Loddo (and built with help from BEAT’s Set Apprentices) and costumes by Betsy Overfelt, this production is sure to transport the audience to wheat fields, early Western living and farm life in this beautiful and heroic story told by an amazingly talented cast.

Performances begin Friday May 4 at Summit High School. For tickets and more information please visit tickettales.com or beatchildrenstheatre.org.

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Ripples Signature Artist Alisa Huntley

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ocal Bend artist Alisa Huntley loves to experiment with new ideas and is always looking for fresh techniques to showcase the vibrancy of her artistic palette. This search led Huntley to explore various surfaces, discovering that oil paints on copper and aluminum yield surprising results. “Discovery is my favorite way of working,” says Huntley. “Much like watercolors on wet paper respond in different, surprising ways, when I’m painting I let the color express itself on the metal, then add layers to create deeper expressions.”

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PORTRAIT CONNECTION AT LAYOR 13 artists present their fine portraits to 12 families from Central Oregon facing the extra challenges of childhood illness.

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Cliff Fragua, Jemez Pueblo Sculptor Returns to Central Oregon with Leah Mata

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liff Fragua’s first visit to Central Oregon last spring provided a two-way flow of solid positive energy.

The mountains, big trees, snow and blue skies, and this was just the view from the B & B outside of Tumalo, along with a sincerely curious and courteous public reception, struck such a strong chord within him that he offered to make a return visit. His sculptures—sometimes refined and elegant, sometimes bold and noble, other times abstract and graceful, his two-man band, and Cliff ’s buoyant nature left people asking if he’d be coming back soon. Given this appreciation on both sides, Cliff will return for a show and workshop on Memorial Day weekend. To use Native American phraseology, a good hoop was made and now that circle must be honored and walked.

One of Cliff ’s recent works, Gift from the Sea, received a Best of Show for Sculpture at the 2018 Heard Museum Show in Phoenix, Arizona. This prestigious event, one of the two most honored and acclaimed annual shows for Native American artists, is juried. Every artist has to apply and be accepted; there are no exceptions for former entrants or award winners. Of the thousands of artist applying each year, only 500 are chosen. Cliff has been chosen for over 30 consecutive years. In the sculpture division for 2018, he was one of 75 artists who competed.

Joining Cliff this year will be his wife Leah Mata, who is a diverse mediums artist of the Northern Chumash People of Northern California. Leah works as a traditional artist while creating contemporary living forms of regalia and jewelry, allowing collectors the opportunity to experience the California Indian arts. In addition to a B.A. in Anthropology and a Masters in Cultural Sustainability, she is an instructor at the Institute of American Indian Art (IAIA), the four year art college for Native American students. Two years ago, at the other most prestigious annual Native American art show, The Santa Fe Indian Market held in mid-August, Leah and Cliff were married upon the main stage in a Sunday morning ceremony.

Cliff also has been a leading force for art education within the American Indian cultures. From president of the iconic and standard bearing Indian Arts & Crafts Association (IACA) to being a sculpting instructor at IAWA and other venues, much of his life has been dedicated to preparing the next generation to carry forward the traditions of The Peoples through their respective artwork. However, his knowledge and guidance is not limited to Indigenous cultures, which is why he will be holding a basic level, stone carving workshop Memorial Day weekend as part of this year’s show. Only ten spaces are available and the class is intended for adults.

Cliff and Leah will be holding their show, along with the workshop, at Raven Makes Gallery in Sisters during the Memorial Day weekend. This coincides with the Sisters 4th Friday Art Stroll, which is when their works will go on display.

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Gift From the Sea

Three Sisters of the Earth

Cheers to Art: Winslow Homer

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oin art historian Linda Cahall every third Wednesday of the month as Bend Art Center uncorks a fesh program on a famous artist or artist movement. Savor a fun evening as they examine the cultural and artistic influences that fueled great artists throughout history. This 90-minute program includes a slide presentation, libations, open conversation and occasional extras like live music, theatrical performances and cinema. Each month they’ll pour tastes of select wines and have recommended reading, in case you want to delve deeper into the month’s topic.

Art Historian Lorna Cahall explores Winslow Homer, a consummate watercolorist who captured 19th-century America and reflected the dynamic intensity of everyday life. From the beautiful mountains and streams of Canada and the Adirondacks to the sandy beaches of New England, Homer’s art illustrates mankind’s relationship with nature. $10. No RSVP required.

Wednesday, May 16 at 7pm Bend Art Center 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 180, Bend OR 97702 bendartcenter.org

Peterson/Roth Gallery Holly Rodes & Rand Scot Smithey

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t Peterson/Roth gallery we are excited to be representing the work of Rand Scot Smithey and Holly Rodes Smithey, a couple that are veterans to the art community here in Bend. To have the opportunity to present such high quality work to our collectors gives us satisfaction in the knowledge that we are working with the most talented of artists in the local area. As a relatively new gallery we are proud to continue offering our clients and the community the opportunity to view, and to live with, artwork that is both aesthetically beautiful and thought provoking.

Rand and Holly have been long time residents of Bend and share a beautiful working studio in Tumalo. They execute both individual works of art and collaborative pieces. We are excited about their shared vision and the fact that they both are on a creative path that celebrates experimentation and a process driven execution. Rand’s working method involves spending time reading and listening to music for the Deep Pool Light initial spark. As he proceeds though a work he allows the piece to evolve through that influence of sound and word. He will start with a specific goal that references some aspect of the world but plans for incident and accident to influence the process. “For me it is very important to allow the work time and space in order to facilitate an evolution of form and color”. Rand’s work includes painting, where he cultivates a narrative about the history of the painting’s creation, and sculpture where he is engaged in the exploration of volume and mass in a more physical way. Ultimately Rand is always looking for a new way of seeing.

Holly’s Sculptural pieces are also process driven and are created with various surfaces that act as abstract grounds to form relationships, emotions or stories with varied direction. Movement and texture are employed to evoke a history, just as the forest or desert floor changes with the weather or physical disturbances, so too are the works encouraged to represent this natural process. Holly will etch and develop patinas on metal with both a hot and cold method.

“Experimentation and combining layers and colors allows me to achieve a unique depth and texture”. Always Holly’s work is inspired by architecture and its relationship with the landscape and each is influenced by a sense of place.

Sneak Peek Event : Wednesday May 2, 6-8pm Rand & Holly Rodes Smithey First Friday Opening: Friday May 4, 5-9pm Rand & Holly Rodes Smithey Visit Peterson/Roth Gallery to view these and other contemporary works of art.

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Art at the Oxford

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he Oxford Hotel presents Barbara Slater’s realistic, acrylic paintings of colorful spring and summer flowers. Slater will attend the Oxford First Friday champagne reception on May 4 from 5:30–7:30pm.

Grand Opening

Barbara Slater presents colorful images of seasonal blooms such as purple iris, red tulips and pink spring magnolia. In these and other dramatic images, she skillfully captures the subject’s subtleties such as a wilting petal drooping beneath a vibrant, flowering winter rose or the knobby growths of buds on magnolia branches.

The artist, an accomplished painter in oil, also demonstrates her considerable skill in acrylic. Her depiction of a hybrid ruffled tulip exemplifies the advantage of acrylic for such detailed imagery. With acrylic, painters can more quickly capture the actual open bloom in its full splendor with subtle color and lighting shifts, rather than working from photos as often necessitated with oil, more slow to dry.

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Slater, creating oil paintings for over forty years, is well known for her portraits of horses, goats and cows that convey the subjects’ personalities on canvas. She notes her goal to similarly capture the “personalities” of these floral images. Slater 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 connection to these floral images is clearly apparent in her current exhibit.

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

Watercolor Society of Oregon

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he Watercolor Society of Oregon held its Spring Aqueous Media Convention in Florence, Oregon in April and announced their award winners. Six

Central Oregon artists, Helen Brown, Judy Hoiness, Dottie Roth, Hazel O’Rear Reeves, Jennifer Starr and Kim Smith were thrilled to be among the 80 selected by Juror Fran Larsen, to be included in the Spring 2018 Watercolor Show. Ms. Larsen selected from 279 paintings submitted by 163 artists from throughout Oregon.

Central Oregon watercolor artists Helen Brown and Judy Hoiness won awards of distinction from juror Fran Larsen. while Hazel Reeves won the People’s Choice Award. Congratulations to these three Central Oregon locals!

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Halfway Home by Helen Brown

Interrogation by Hazel O'Rear Reeves

Piece by Judy Hoiness

Linda Shelton

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ocal Artist, Linda Shelton is pleased to announce that her painting, Rarin’ to Go was juried into the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies (WFWS) 43rd Annual Exhibition.

Linda was one of thirteen members from the Watercolor Society of Oregon to be accepted into this prestigious exhibition.

ARTS The annual exhibition is hosted by a different member society every year.

This year’s exhibition is hosted by the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild.

WFWS has a combined membership exceeding 6000. It was founded in 1974, to encourage and recognize artistic excellence through competitions and to encourage the visiability of watercolor as an artistic medium through annual exhibitions. zhibit.org/lindashelton linmshel@yahoo.com

The 43rd Annual Western Federation of Watercolor Societies annual exhibit will be held at the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild Gallery in Tucson, Arizona.

The painting, Rarin’ To Go was one of 100 selected by nationally renown artist/juror, Ted Nuttall from among 970 entries from the 11 watercolor societies that make up the WFWS. The exhibition is free and open to the public, and will run from May 1 through June 24.

Rarin' to Go by Linda Shelton

Student Art Show Opening at COCC

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n exhibit of juried artworks by Central Oregon Community College (COCC) students will be on display at the Bend campus’s Barber Library Rotunda Gallery from May 10 to June 7; the show’s opening is from 4:30-6:30pm on Thursday, May 10, with an awards ceremony at 5pm.

The annual Student Exhibition will be juried by Greg Amanti and Heather Crank. Amanti is a master mold-maker, stone carver and critically acclaimednartist who has worked at the largest foundries on both coasts.

Crank is an award-winning visual artist and designer whose work has shown at the Guggenheim.

“Held every spring term, the exhibition provides students who are studying art at COCC an opportunity to show their work,” said art professor Bill Hoppe. All artwork submitted is considered for prizes, purchase and cash awards.

In advance of college events, persons needing accommodation or transportation because of a physical or mobility disability, contact Joe Viola at 541-383-7775.

For more information on the show, contact Bill Hoppe at whoppe@cocc.edu or 541383-7514. For the gallery’s hours, visit the Barber Library’s webpage at cocc.edu.

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Art in the Atrium Franklin Crossing What's Left of the Arctic

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rt in the Atrium, Franklin Crossing, invites the public to First Friday, May 4, 5-8pm, featuring abstract oil paintings by noted Bend artist, Sandy Brooke, associate professor OSU-Cascades, retired, who will attend the May 4 opening.

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Brooke notes, What’s Left of the Arctic is a series of abstract oil paintings documenting the current demise of Arctic Sea Ice in the Arctic Polar Region which includes the Arctic Ocean and adjacent parts of Alaska, Canada, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Russia. Ice Fields have become giant drifting fragments with ice drifting southward where it is disintegrating and melting. Ice becomes water integrated into the air and the wind.

Nature’s balance between beauty and chaos is reflected in the paintings through abstraction, brushwork, calligraphic and graphic marks, layers of transparent oil paint and fields of paint.

"Atmospheric scientists believe this is a ‘human influenced geological epoch’ where glaciers in Greenland are becoming waterfalls and ice is speeding its flow into the ocean. According to the Norwegian Polar Institute, as of January 18 we had the lowest amount of ice in the Arctic ever. Warming temperatures have stopped ice from regrowing."

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"We know everything is impermanent, environmental change, a battle between nature and culture, control and futility, beauty and decay inevitable, but the current disruption in the Arctic, ‘North America’s Crown Jewel,’ is shocking!"

"We are seeing that Global Warming is real, and Greenhouse Gas effects on the earth are causing sea levels to rise, extreme heat, unprecedented rainfalls and wildfires.”

Confirming Brooke’s alarm, NASA reported in November 2017, “that two to four times as many coastal glaciers around Greenland are at risk of accelerated melting than previously thought. Greenland is losing an average of 260 billion tons of ice each year. In mid-September, a surge of warm air caused a spike in surface melting in southern Greenland—one of the largest spikes to occur in September since 1978.”

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During First Friday, Noi Thai serves wine and appetizers and the Spotlight Chamber Players, a High Desert Chamber Music educational outreach program, will perform works ranging from Bach to Gershwin. Billye Turner, art consultant, organizes art events for Franklin Crossing with info at 503780-2828 and billyeturner@bendnet.com.

Blending Water & Silk

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inda Swindle began her artistic journey as a watercolor artist that eventually found her way to fiber and working with silk. Watercolor is her first love with silk painting coming in at a close second. Swindle is fascinated with the movement of colors that both surfaces allow as the dyes flow and blend similar to the way watercolor behaves on a wet surface. The colors are vivid and the silk adds a different element as the surface is porous and has an interesting shimmer and texture. Silk is the strongest natural fiber, is archival and was the painting surface of choice long before canvas or paper was used. Linda explains, “It is a magical experience to touch the brush to the silk and watch the dyes flow and to manipulate and blend the colors.

Swindle continues to experiment in the “gutta serti” method of silk painting. “My work may be described as wearable art but may be hung and displayed in your home. My pieces are original, one of a kind custom art. I paint on 100% Silk Habotai which is durable, luxurious and transcends the seasons. My designs are bold, vibrant, and often whimsical.” Examples can be seen in the beautiful floral designs as well as her more fanciful subjects that Silk Scarf by Linda Swindle include teapots, frogs and all manner of delightful creatures.

Linda teaches The Magic of Silk each year at Sitka Center for Art and Ecology in Lincoln City, Oregon, at Art Unraveled in Phoenix, Arizona and at her studio in Powell Butte, Oregon.

Linda’s work can be found at the Red Chair Gallery in Downtown Bend. redchairgallerybend.com

BEND EXHIBITS BROKEN TOP Broken Top Resort Club is featuring, Impressions, an Art exhibit of recent artwork by three members of the High Desert Art League - Joren Traveller, Karen Maier and Rebecca Sentgeorge.

Inspired by the beauty of the West Joren paints landscapes of scenes from her travels. She works in oil and creates texture and depth through the alternate use of a paint knife and brush, as well as thick and thin paint. Karen is a local freelance photographer in Bend. She has multiple publications to her credit and is especially known for landscape and macro photography. Rebecca is displaying acrylic paintings Photo courtesy of HDAL of Asian pottery with collaged embellishments added to them.

BEND SENIOR CENTER 1600 SE Reed Market Rd. Bend Senior Center is pleased to exhibit rotating works by the 100+ members of the SageBrushers Art Society. Included are beautiful paintings in acrylic, oil and watercolor as well as outstanding photography. Visit the Center and enjoy them all.Showing through May. COCC NW College Way • 541-383-7514 • cocc.edu • whoppe@cocc.edu Cars and climate hhange intersect at COCC gallery. The Pence Pinckney Gallery at Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is exhibiting the work of mixed-media and installation-oriented artist Bill Cravis, an assistant professor at the college, from May 3-31. There will be an opening reception from 4:30-6:30pm, Thursday, May 3, to include an artist talk at 5pm.

Titled Happy Campers, the show features a four-channel video display examining America’s car culture in the age of climate change. Other works in the exhibit explore the daily ritual of coffee drinking paired with actual newspaper headlines. “With every day’s news more disastrous than those preceding it,” Cravis explained.

The artist, whose work has appeared in the New York Times and once involved the participation of bike commuters in a downtown Portland installation, was an artist in residence this winter at the Caldera Arts Center. He has received a McKnight Artist Fellowship at the Northern Clay Center, a Joan Mitchell Foundation grant, and was an artist in residence at the Boston Center for the Arts. “Bill brings a fresh voice and vision to Central Oregon,” said COCC art professor Bill Hoppe.

The Pence Pinckney Gallery is open 11am-5pm, Monday to Friday, and the last Saturday of the month, noon-5pm.

DEWILDE ART & GLASS 321 SW Powerhouse • 541-419-3337 • Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm Handmade stained glass windows, doors and hanging works of art.

EVERBANK Wild & Crazy Zebra 5 NW Minnesota Ave During May EverBank is pleased to exhibit the works of SageBrushers artistsKathleen Riopelle and Barbara Hutchins. Kathleen is a local Bend watercoloristwho grew up in the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”. She has long had a passion for theout-of-doors and the natural world. Watercolor paintings

are a natural extension of her feelings. She chose watercolor as her medium specifically because of its transparency and luminescence which helps her interpret what she sees and feel In nature.

Barbara moved to Bend from New Hampshire. She was attracted toBend’s unique outdoor setting and interesting people. She says that she has beena decidedly amateur artist for most of her life and has found the SageBrushersArt Society an ideal environment for improving her watercolor skills. Also, shegains inspiration from other SageBrushers creative artists.

HIGH DESERT MUSEUM 59800 S Hwy. 97 • 541-382-4754 • highdesertmuseum.org A new exhibit showcasing the dynamic history, evolution and culture of climbing Climbing Lava Butte, c. 1910. and mountaineering in the West opened to the public at the High Desert Museum Courtesy of the Deschutes Historical Society on April 28. Curated by High Desert Museum staff, Ascent: Climbing Explored tells the story of how technology pushed the sport to new heights over several decades, explores the geology of the High Desert region and shares the vibrant culture climbers cultivated along the way.

The exhibition takes an incredible journey back in time, tracing modern-day climbing to its early mountaineering roots, when people began exploring peaks in pursuit of scientific discovery. It explores the rise in mountaineering expeditions that followed as people began to climb for the sheer joy of it and the development of rock climbing. Along the way, it highlights technical advances from evolving shoe styles to the advent and improvement of safety gear.

The exhibit also features beautiful artwork, including an original sketch by Thomas Moran, on loan from the Smithsonian Institution. Geology of the region will be highlighted, including Smith Rock, which became a national destination in the 1980s. “It’s exciting that Smith Rock, which has played a significant role in the world of climbing, is right in our backyard,” said Dr. Ferguson. The exhibition also addresses the importance of balancing adventure-based, outdoor recreation with environmental stewardship. There will be a climbing wall for kids and other hands-on experiences.

Ascent is an informative, interactive exhibition that has something for all ages. Visitors will not only learn about the history of climbing, but will explore artifacts from different time periods, get a unique look inside the sport’s unique culture and test their skills with ropes and knots. Exhibition runs through September 3.

RODES-SMITHEY STUDIO 19007 Innes Market Rd. • 541-280-5635 • rodes-smithey.com Showing mixed media, paintings, metalwork and sculpture from Randy and Holly Smithey.

SAGEBRUSHERS ART SOCIETY 117 SW Roosevelt Ave. • 541-617-0900 • sagebrushersartofbend.com SageBrushers Art Society features the work of its Mixer Wednesday artists during May. You will be amazed by the creativity of these wonderful artists. The SageBrushers art gallery is open each Wednesday and Friday, 1-4pm. Reception, Saturday, May 19, 2-4pm. Come and meet the artists.

ST. CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER - BEND 2500 NE Neff Rd., 541-382-4321, scmc.org, Sherri Bashore, ksbashore@msn.com.

Rotating local artists.

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may 4 Alleda Real Estate 25 NW Minnesota Ave., Ste. 1 alledarealestate.com Featuring Nature In The Light Of Illusion photography by Sonja Runar.

Describing Sonja Runar as a photographer, is to expound on her ability to capture a moment in time that may never come again and most certainly will never be the same again. Light, energy, form, particles, sun beams, drops of water… are all taken into consideration and sharing the pure joy of observing the wonders of the natural world is a must. A colleague in the energetic fields describes Sonja’s photographs as having a visceral impression. She feels as though she is sharing the space with the image as it was in the natural environment… sensing the spray of the waterfall on her face, smelling fresh rain and pine needles, breathing in the sharp coldness of the snow. Runar feels that any form of art should evoke an emotion and feeling in the observer and help us feel Off the Coast of Iceland by Sandy Brooke further connected to our beautiful natural world in whatever form it takes.

SuSan Luckey Higdon featuring the signature art for the Deschutes River Conservancys RiverFeast (detail above) Opens May 4 | 4-8pm First Friday Gallery Walk

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Art in the Atrium, Franklin Crossing 550 NW Franklin St. Art in the Atrium, Franklin Crossing, invites the public to First Friday, May 4, 5-8pm, featuring abstract oil paintings by noted Bend artist, Sandy Brooke, associate professor OSU Cascades, retired, who will attend the May 4 opening.

Brooke notes, What’s Left of the Arctic is a series of abstract oil paintings documenting the current demise of Arctic Sea Ice in the Arctic Polar Region which includes the Arctic Ocean and adjacent parts of Alaska, Canada, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Russia. Ice Fields have become giant drifting fragments with ice drifting southward where it is disintegrating and melting. Ice becomes water integrated into the air and the wind.

During First Friday, Noi Thai serves wine and appetizers and the Spotlight Chamber Players, a High Desert Chamber Music educational outreach program, will perform works ranging from Bach to Gershwin. Billye Turner, art consultant, organizes art events for Franklin Crossing with info at 503-7802828 and billyeturner@bendnet.com.

Bend Art Center 550 SW Industrial Way, Ste. 180 541-330-8759 • bendartcenter.org Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-5pm. Exhibit admission is free.

On Display until May 27: Sukha Worob, a master printmaker from Bozeman, Montana, upends the role of the artist and the gallery visitor by encouraging the public to help create his exhibits. Worob applies his imagery to special rollers and stages them in the gallery.

Anyone can pick up an inked roller and add marks to an evolving "prinstillation." desperado a boutique Zamenhofs Trials by Sukha Worob Old Mill District 330 SW Powerhouse Dr. 541-749-9980 Presenting a new installation of paintings by Central Oregon artist Barbara Slater.

Fine Art & Contemporary Craft

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

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834 NW BROOKS STREET • BEND 541-382-5884 • www.sageframing-gallery.com

Please Send First Friday Submissions No later than May 16 for the June issue to:

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

John Paul Designs Custom Jewelry + Signature Series 1006 NW Bond St. 541-318-5645 johnpauldesigns.com Specializing in unique, one of a kind wedding and engagement rings in a variety of metals.

Karen Bandy Design Jeweler 25 NW Minnesota Ave., Ste. 5 Coyote Pups by Barbara Slater 541-388-0155 • karenbandy.com Tucked between Thump coffee and Alleda Real Estate, Karen Bandy a Central Oregon national/international award-winning jewelry designer and abstract painter, specializing in custom design in downtown Bend since 1987. Her designs are bold, fun and very wearable.

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

Layor Art + Supply 1000 NW Wall St., Ste. 110 541-322-0421 • layorart.com Layor Art + Supply is featuring Bend’s Megan Myers in May. Myers is a well known painter and illustrator whose love for

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the outdoors and animals is evident in her work. Her color pallet and style is as uniquely her own. Don’t miss this opportunity to view her work and meet this local artist.

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

Through the twins’ collaborative process, they distill literal imagery into vivid blocks of color and texture, creating an abstracted view of their surroundings.

Working studio/gallery open Tuesday thru Saturday.

Lake Grass, 2018 by Lubbesmeyer Twins

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

Mockingbird Gallery 869 NW Wall St. 541-388-2107 • mockingbird-gallery.com On May 4 from 5-9 pm, Mockingbird Gallery will present Diffusions of Light, an exhibition of artwork from Joseph Alleman and Shanna Kunz. Both artists will be in the gallery for the First Friday Art Walk. Please stop by to meet the

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artists, sample some delicious Cada Dia cheese, sip a glass of wine and listen to jazz music provided by the Ryan Camastral Trio. The show will continue through May. Painting with watercolors is second nature for Joseph Alleman. Familiar subjects, such as weathered barns, red-roofed farmhouses, and wind-swept fields of alfalfa attract his interest.

Utah artist Shanna Kunz’s voice combines concepts found in both traditional and contemporary artwork as she paints the Western landscape that is so dear to her. The subtle tonal gradations hark back to the Tonalists of the late 19th century, while her strong horizon lines and interesting cropping keep her paintings looking equally modern.

Oxford Hotel 10 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-382-8436 The Oxford Hotel presents Barbara Slater’s realistic, acrylic paintings of colorful spring and summer flowers. Slater will attend the Oxford First Friday champagne reception on May 4 from 5:30-7:30pm.

Barbara Slater presents colorful images Bustin' Out by Barbara Slater of seasonal blooms such as purple iris, red tulips and pink spring magnolia. In these and other dramatic images, she skillfully captures the subject’s subtleties such as a wilting petal drooping beneath a vibrant, flowering winter rose or the knobby growths of buds on magnolia branches.

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

Peterson/Roth Gallery 206 NW Oregon Ave., Ste. 1 541-633-7148 • petersonroth.com thegallery@petersonroth.com This First Friday, May 4, from 5-9pm Peterson/Roth Gallery will host an exhibit featuring local artists Holly Smithey and Rand Smithey. We will have wine and light refreshments and both Holly and Rand will be here.

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way to also meet the artists and get a first look at the art.

Using metal as the primary medium, Holly Smithey’s built works find their form through forging and fabrication techniques while varied processes of etched patina create depth, texture and color.

Rand Smithey’s studio practice always begins outside the studio. The work derives directly from a need to describe and interpret the world we all live in and rely on. While the paintings are not always recognizable as objects from our world, they are always guided by specific reference.

Premiere Property Group 1133 NW Wall Street, Ste. 103 541-241-6860 • mybendrealestate.com Premiere Property Group Real Estate Brokers, Arlene Edwards and Blair Jones are pleased to be hosting First Friday Art Walk on May 4 at 1133 NW Wall St. Suite 104 in the Columbia Bank Building from 5-7:30pm.

Featured artist will be Keenan Jones and his photography. Please join us for art, food, libations and live music by CAPO 2.

Keenan Jones is a native Oregonian with roots in Central Oregon. His grandfather was the Deschutes Country Commissioner in in the 70s, and many of his youthful years were spent on Mt Bachelor and the Deschutes River. Developing a strong appreciation for the outdoors and photography, Keenan began his career with Nike Inc. after graduating from Oregon State University. He now works to grow their onsite photo studio and helps capture the rich history of Nike’s past. His experience as a photographer, an eye for natural beauty, and a unique perspective of the outdoors with a zest for adventure all add up to amazing, beautiful and inspiring photography.”

Red Chair Gallery 103 NW Oregon Ave.

Watercolor by Linda Swindle

541-306-3176 • redchairgallerybend.com May brings the Wonders of Watercolor show just in time for all things spring. Jacqueline Newbold, Sue Gomen-Honnell and Linda Swindle are all accomplished watercolor artists. From traditional landscapes, beautiful florals and creatures of all sizes there is something to delight every viewer. Teasing out the magic of the medium is something each of these artists does in their own unique way. Gomen-Honnell crates beautiful washes and then fills in each details with care. Newbold experiments with new media and techniques without fear and Swindle paints watercolor

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on canvas with her own unique loose style. To compliment our watercolor show we will have beautiful hand painted silk scarves by Linda Swindle and jewelry for everyone by Jacqueline Newbold and Helen Bommarito.

Sage Custom Framing & Gallery 834 NW Brooks Street 541-382-5884 • sageframing-gallery.com

For the month of May, Sage Custom Framing and Gallery has the pleasure of presenting Fabric, Glass and Paper, the works of two talented and unique Central Oregon Artists.

With a background in watercolor and printmaking, artist Jessica Layton incorporates her watercolor techniques with batik painting methods she learned in Thailand using Three Sisters by Jessica Layton wax and dye to create images on fabric. Her other passion is Warm Glass. Using a kiln, she combines enamels and frit and multiple firings of layers of glass to achieve texture and light.

Creating her own hand dyed papers, Becky Wanless creates her “paper paintings”. She employs techniques that include shibori, paste paper, marbling, calligraphy and sometimes adding thread, wire or other objects for interest and texture. Viewers will be mesmerized by the shapes, patterns, colors and textures in her work, often reminiscent of contemporary quilt blocks.

preserve and appreciate the beauty of the environment.

Tumalo Art Company Old Mill District 541-385-9144 • tumaloartco.com Susan Luckey Higdon’s May show at Tumalo Art Co. features the signature art for Deschutes River Conservancy’s 2018 RiverFeast event, Magic on the Upper Deschutes along with other new works of the Deschutes River. The original acrylic painting is 60” x 30”, and she will be donating 25 percent of the proceeds from its sale to the Deschutes River Conservancy. The show will open May 4, from 4-8pm and be up all month.

Susan has been creating the signature art for RiverFeast for 11 years and finds the river an endless source of imagery that she is drawn to paint. She is well-known for her landscapes of iconic Central Oregon scenes, particularly water, and is drawn to unusual and dramatic composition, pattern and color.

Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in the heart of the Old Mill District, open seven days a week.

The Wine Shop 55 NW Minnesota Ave 541-389-2884 • thewineshopbend.com The Wine Shop’s May exhibit features the work of SageBrushers artists Lee August, Suzie Richman and Sandy Carron.

Lee learned to draw and do shading by copying fromcomic books when she was a child. Then in high school and college she explored many media and earned a minor in art with a major in English. She taught high school English but returned to creating art upon retirement. She paints with acrylics which are “forgiving” and allow her to experiment with styles, surfaces, mixed media and subjects.

Townshend’s Bend Teahouse Suzie earned her college degree in Interior Design 835 NW Bond St. and had a long career in that field. After coming to Magic on the Upper Deschutes, by Susan Luckey Higdon 541-312-2001 • Carissa@Townshendstea.com Bend she found SageBrushers and is excited to be able Featuring Finding the Flow by artist and outdoor to work in different media. She finds self-expression enthusiast Christina McKeown on exhibit through May 31. A professional through art and it brings her serenity and peace. whitewater kayaker, McKeown finds a never-ending stream of art inspiration Sandy has been a full time artist and educator for many years. Since while adventuring outdoors. She packs watercolors and inks as they are the coming to Bend three years ago she has had the time to continue best medium for her water adventures and stow easily in a small drybag. her creative passions through painting and drawing. She paints McKeown expresses her love and joy for the rivers and mountains through with oils, acrylics and watercolors and loves showing her work at her bright and colorful palette and hopes to inspire those viewing the work to local businesses.

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SUNRIVER EXHIBITS Artists’ Gallery Sunriver 57100 Beaver Dr. 541-593-2127 • 541-593-8274 artistsgallerysunriver.com Our two featured artists this month are Nancy Cotton and Steve Giardini.

Steve is new to the gallery and is a professional outdoor nature and landScott Lake Sunset I by Steve Giardini scape photographer based in Bend, Oregon. Steve’s primary objective is to ‘capture the outdoor world in natural light.’

Steve’s photographs are regularly featured in Landscape Photography Magazine. His lifestyle and travel images are frequently published in Bend Lifestyle Magazine.

Nancy Cotton is one of the original founding members of the Artists’ Gallery in Sunriver. She has been quilting for over nine years. Nancy enjoys finding a fun pattern and choosing great fabrics in lots of colors.

Sunriver Resort Lodge - Betty Gray Gallery 17600 Center Dr. • 503-780-2828 • billyeturner@bendnet.com Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery presents the artwork of David Wachs and Bill Logan continuing through May 20. Opening on May 24, JM Brodrick, Kelly Thiel and Charlie Thiel present a variety of mediums and styles in the forthcoming main exhibit.

JM Brodrick, one of the three featured main exhibit artists, shows acrylic paintings and states, “I am a painter working towards merging realism with the beauty of pure abstract.” Her awards include: Best of America, National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society and others.

Charlie Thiel’s featured photographs are from a Thoughts of Yesterday 2016 trip to the village of Luang Prabang in Laos,

by Kelly Thiel where the artist helped teach local students the beginnings of photography. All profits from the sale of his prints help support My Library, a nonprofit organization creating community libraries in underdeveloped areas.

Kelly Thiel notes that her “obsession with personal stories that dwell within us” gives rise to her narrative artworks in the exhibition. Her sculpture and paintings center around the female essence as revealed in demonstrative facial expressions; these are exhibited across the U.S. and in England.

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

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

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pring has finally come to Sunriver! Our 30 local artists are celebrating the season with images of flowers and brilliant colors. You are invited to our 2nd Saturday Party with the Artists event in the gallery. May 14 from 4-6pm. BRING MOM…we will be giving flowers to mothers!

Our two featured artists this month are Nancy Cotton and Steve Giardini.

Steve is new to the gallery and is a professional outdoor nature and landscape photographer based in Bend. Steve’s primary objective is to ‘capture the outdoor world in natural light.’

“I enjoy spending time outdoors. I find comfort in wild places and get great pleasure traveling the backcountry by foot, snowshoe, ski, kayak, bicycle or RV.” Each of Steve’s photographs is a unique depiction of a moment in time. His portfolio is packed with one-of-a-kind high-resolution images of Oregon and National Parks and Monuments.

Steve’s photographs are regularly featured in Landscape Photography

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Magazine. His lifestyle and travel images are frequently published in Bend Lifestyle Magazine.

Nancy Cotton is one of the original founding members of the Artists’ Gallery in Sunriver. She has been quilting for over nine years. Nancy enjoys finding a fun pattern and choosing great fabrics in lots of colors. “Color is so magical. It can create a sense of drama or peacefulness and can bring out almost any feeling…happiness, excitement, calmness etc.”

Nancy’s new series are inspired by “whimsy” and “fond memories”. The birdhouses are part of a “High Rise Condo” group…just for fun. They are colorful, playful and amusing. With her Sunriver Fun piece, Nancy hopes to either evoke some fond memories of fun times in Sunriver, or inspire the audience with a desire to create new memories of Sunriver vacations.

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Cloudburst over Portland by JM Brodrick

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Eagle Over the Cascades by Bill Logan

Sunrise Temple by Charlie Thiel

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unriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery presents the artwork of David Wachs and Bill Logan continuing through May 20. Beginning May 24 and continuing through Labor Day in September, the gallery features art by JM Brodrick, Kelly and Charlie Thiel.

David Wachs records in his current images the beauty of the Cascades in snow, noting that this art reflects his commitment to the landscape that inspires his creativity. In his acrylic painted images, the artist suggests a peripheral view such as one might view while driving.

The artist, traveling in search of images for his paintings, recently explored Taos, New Mexico, Big Sky, Montana and the Leavenworth, Washington environs; still he chose to return to Bend as “it is truly the best place I’ve found.”

His work appears in private and public collections including Bank of the Cascades, MODA (Bend), the Bend Bulletin and Oregon Public Broadcasting.

William (Bill) Logan, an admirer of winged beauty since childhood, presents his show of avian images. His first close encounter with such imagery began during his days of flying general aviation aircraft and observing eagles in their soaring, circling flights on thermals.

Such scrutiny served him well for, as a devoted patriot, he began to paint the American Eagle. That painting, his first bird image offered for sale, also became his first avian image sold. Logan displays another eagle and other raptors including an osprey, clasping prey in talons, in the current exhibit.

Opening on May 24, JM Brodrick, Kelly Thiel and Charlie Thiel present a variety of mediums and styles in the forthcoming main exhibit.

JM Brodrick, one of the three featured main exhibit artists, shows acrylic paintings and states, “I am a painter working towards merging realism with the beauty of pure abstract.” Her awards include: Best of America, National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society and others.

Charlie Thiel’s featured photographs are from a 2016 trip to the village of Luang Prabang in Laos, where the artist helped teach local students the beginnings of photography. All profits from the sale of his prints help support My Library, a nonprofit organization creating community libraries in underdeveloped areas.

Kelly Thiel notes that her “obsession with personal stories that dwell within us” gives rise to her narrative artworks in the exhibition. Her sculpture and paintings center around the female essence as revealed in demonstrative facial expressions; these are exhibited across the U.S. and in England.

This summer quarter exhibition also marks the beginning of the 23rd year of exhibitions curated by Turner for the Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Art Gallery. The lodge is open all hours.

For information, please contact Billye Turner at 503-780-2828 or billyeturner@bendnet.com.

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CENTRAL OREGON EXHIBITS Madras / Warm Springs Art Adventure Gallery 185 SW Fifth St. • 541-475-7701 • artadventuregallery.com Art Adventure Gallery will feature the work of two Warm Springs artists for the month of May; drawings and paintings by Richard Macy and photographs by Edward Heath. Opening reception will be Thursday, May 3rd, from 5:30-7pm.

The Museum at Warm Springs 2189 U.S. 26 • 541-553-3331 • museumatwarmsprings.org Tribal members demonstrate & share family heirlooms.

Prineville A.R. Bowman Memorial Museum 246 N Main St. • 541-447-3715 • bowmanmuseum.org Open Tuesday thru Friday, 10am-5pm, Saturdays 11am-4pm. Ponderosa Pine Capital of the World exhibit anchors the new exhibit space in the expanded museum. It includes The Woods & The Mill, two full size areas that highlight the workers, tools & history of the trade. Native American exhibit brings history of the people & land of Crook County.

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

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

Redmond Senior Center 325 NW Dogwood • 541-548-6325 Michelle Oberg is the featured artist for the month of May. Michelle started painting in 1992 and never stopped. Her mediums include watercolor, pastel, acrylic and Chinese Brush painting. She has shown at many venues in Central Oregon. She says, “The learning process never stops. You continue to grow in art; it is a way of life, and a wonderful journey.”

School House Produce 1430 SW Highland Ave. • 541-504-7112 • schoolhouseproduce.com During May School House Produce is pleased to exhibit the paintings of Shari Crandall. She is a multiple and mixed media artist who says she can’t remember when she hasn’t been creating “something”. For her, artistic expression is a form of meditation where she loses herself in the place of “time beyond time” and is surprised when hours have passed but she thought it only a few minutes.

St. Charles Hospital Redmond, 1253 NW Canal Blvd. • 541-548-8131 Rotating local artists.

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Civil War Coming to Central Oregon

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he Northwest Civil War Council will present a full Civil War reenactment at The House On Metolius Meadow, Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20.

The reenactment and living history camps include over 200 Civil War reenactors presenting living conditions and circumstances of 1863, as well as battle reenactments. This is the fifth Civil War living history event held at the site.

The House On Metolius, near camp Sherman, Oregon is a secluded mountain meadow with the Wild and Scenic Metolius River running through the private property.

The beautiful mountain meadow setting offers over five acres of living history with reenactors and characters in period clothing and uniforms. Campsites, stores, engineering projects, medical and dental demonstrations, fashion and other activities of the era are displayed as well as Civil War artillery, infantry and cavalry.

Mock battles with cannons and muskets firing real black powder are scheduled for 11am and 3pm each day.

The event is open to the public from 9am-5pm Saturday, and 9am-4pm on Sunday.

The reenactors also donate their time Friday, May 18 for School Day, when the camps of the Blue and Grey are open just for students on school field trips.

General admission is $8, seniors and students are $5. Children under six are free. Parking is $5 per vehicle to help the Boy Scouts.

The House On Metolius is off Oregon Highway 126/US-20, two miles north of Camp Sherman, off road 1420.

The Northwest Civil War Council s a non-profit, living history organization dedicated to educating the public and members about the American Civil War. Through educational drama at reenactments, participants discover and learn about history and the people who lived in the 1860’s. metolius.com • nwcwc.net Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | May 2018

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

Clearwater Art Gallery 303 West Hood • 541-549-4994 • theclearwatergallery.com 4th Friday Art Stroll, Navajo rugs, jewelry and baskets made 50 or 100 years ago, prevalent in museums and Native American Antique Galleries, need to be regarded as representing people of a former time. March 23, 4-6pm.

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

Hood Avenue Art info@hoodavenueart.com • 541-719-1800 May 25, 4-7pm. Fourth Friday Art Stroll features water color paintings by Winnie Givot and functional and decorative pottery by Pottery By Mitch, Mitch and Michelle Deaderick. Exhibit runs: May 23-June 19. Artists reception with live music and free refreshments. Sign up for the Quick Draw!

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

Mountain Universe,Winnie Givot

The Jewel 221 West Cascade Ave. • 541-549-9388 Ongoing exhibit, jewelry by Mary Jo Weiss.

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

Sisters Gallery & Frame Shop 252 W Hood Ave. • 541-549-9552 • sistersgallery.com Gallery open 11am-5pm daily, Sundays by appointment.

Custom framing and photo restoration. Featuring creative work by Oregon photographers and artists Curtiss Abbott, Gary Albertson, J. Chester Armstrong, Paul Alan Bennett, Wendy Birnbaum, Candace Bruguier, Antonia Carriere, Jan Hanson, Jennifer Hartwig, Vicki Hodge, Norma Holmes, Ann Grossnickle, Kimry Jelen, Carol Grigg, Dennis McGregor, Laurie SantaMaria, Dennis Schmidling, Jodi Schneider, Pat Siegner and Caroline Stratton-Crow.

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

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

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Twigs Fiber Arts Gallery For June, the Twigs Gallery will be presenting the High Desert Series...Experiments with Printing, Fiber and Stitching; by Judy Hoiness. The opening reception will be during the 4th Friday Art Stroll, May 25, from 4-7 pm.

Our current exhibit will feature the art quilt creations of June Jaeger. This exhibit will run through May 22.

Rowdy Barry

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isters Rodeo has selected Bullfighter Rowdy Barry as the 2018 Grand Marshal of the rodeo parade to honor his decades of dedication to the sport and twenty-five years of “membership” in the Sisters Rodeo family.

Barry is retiring from bullfighting after the 2018 rodeo season.

Barry began his career with Rob Smets, a legendary bullfighter who was his mentor. He worked with Smets for several years at Sisters Rodeo.

“Sisters is a special rodeo for me, beginning with Smets, but it is also like coming home,” Barry explained. “I’ve watched kids grow up at Sisters just as the membership has watched mine grow. And Sisters Rodeo is where I met my wife.”

A rancher in Kennewick, Washington, Barry has also served as the President of the Columbia River Circuit Rodeo for the last six years.

Barry’s rodeo job is to protect bull riders from bulls after their attempt at eight second rides. The job requires great athleticism, instincts and risk, which Barry has been doing well since he was 14-years-old. In 1986, he became a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.

In 2015, Barry and his bullfighting partner were instrumental in rescuing Curt Kallberg, a Sisters Rodeo chute boss. An irate bull slammed the cowboy into chute gates and began pummeling him on the ground. The quick thinking and expertise of the bullfighters prevented Kallberg from suffering more serious injuries. That’s the nature of the job.

“He’s been so dependable and done such a great job for us,” said John Leavitt, Sisters Rodeo arena director and board member. “He’s there when you need him and does anything you ask.” Leavitt reiterated that Barry is part of the Sisters rodeo family.

Barry is also an accomplished artist, whose paintings and bronze sculptures represent the life of rodeo and Western tradition.

This true cowboy grew up with a paint brush in his hands, inspired by his mother’s thought that it would help him “pass the time” in long Wyoming winters. In 1997, his wife gifted him with a sculpting class, which opened another neurological gate

SISTERS to creativity. His paintings and bronze artwork is shown at galleries across the United States.

Barry painted two Sisters Rodeo posters in 2008 and 2009. Besides their popularity with rodeo fans, one of his posters was selected for the Emmy-winning television series, Heartland, for use on its sets.

From 1992-1997, Barry was commissioned to paint the Wrangler Bullfighter posters which were distributed throughout the nation.

Barry is married to Laura Lee, who is a representative for Wrangler at rodeos in the northwest and a former barrel racer. The couple met at Sisters Rodeo in 1993 and married in 1995. They have three children, Ryan Manning (29), Clay (19) and Miles (17).

The couple maintains a 7,500 acre Corriente cattle ranch where they have raised their children. His son, Ryan, has become a bullfighter, too, giving the father and son opportunities to bullfight together at rodeos.

A bullfighter can suffer multiple injuries just as any rodeo competitor can. Barry is no exception, recognizing he’d rather end his career before he can’t “respond quickly enough to help a bull rider.” He also admits he never wants to feel that it’s nothing more than a job. “I have enjoyed this job for so many years,” Barry said, “and I took loving my job to my heart.”

“It’s bittersweet, especially when I have worked with Dan Newman (Sisters’ other bullfighter) more than any other bullfighter. Dan attended my first bullfighting clinic, and we’ve worked rodeos together all over the nation since.” That includes National High School Rodeo Finals.

“He’s been a big asset to our association,” said Sisters Rodeo President Glenn Miller. “We are honored to have had him all these years.”

Sisters Rodeo will begin June 6 with Xtreme Bulls followed by four rodeo performances June 8-10. For tickets call the ticket hotline at 541-549-0121 or 1-800827-7522, or visit the ticket office at 220 W. Cascade Ave. in Sisters. For information visit sistersrodeo.com.

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ost Bend residents don’t have Sunriver’s South Bend Bistro on their foodie radar. What a mistake! New owner Laura Meadows has given the tiny bistro a lovely facelift, adding in a bar while lightening up and increasing the dining space. And executive chef Lillian Owen has raised the bar on food that was superb to start with.

Our evening at South Bend Bistro started at the new bar with a rose-nectar old fashioned and a French Margarita accented with Chambord, which I’ll definitely be making at home.

We had planned to move to a table, but chatting with the restaurant’s tiny team, which functions like the best kind of tightly-knit family, kept us right where we were.

When our appetizers arrived, they were so beautiful it was hard to know which one to dive into first.

The sea scallops, with their brilliant sear, won out. As much as I love a perfect scallop, which these were, I enjoyed the celery root puree almost as much. How’s that for a surprise? And then there was the thick-cut bacon, along with crispy Brussel sprout leaves and mushrooms in a white wine butter sauce. Yes, yes, yes!

The carpaccio (a dish named after Venetian painter Vittore Carpaccio, known for his use of red and white tones) was even better—not just the best in town, but perhaps the best I’ve ever had in the U.S. or abroad. Imagine crème fraiche drizzled over paper-thin, melt-in-your-mouth Wagu rib eye onto which coarse sea salt, crunchy green onions and earthy truffle oil have been sprinkled. Heaven!

I would drive to Sunriver for that dish alone.

We also tasted the grilled asparagus roasted in nutty miso butter, tossed in a lemon shallot vinaigrette and topped with parmesan, a sunny side egg and fried

shallot rings. Oh my! The soup of the day—a hot puree of sweet potato, leek, fennel, celery root and carrot—was equally memorable.

The triumphs continued. The eight-ounce eye of rib eye—topped with miso marrow butter, caramelized onion and mushroom jus—was tender, juicy and utterly divine in its marbled beefiness. The two pastas we sampled were also terrific. This may not be an Italian restaurant, but you wouldn’t know it by tasting the black truffle-tomato ragu with orecchiette pasta and fennelaccented Italian sausage. And if you’re into creamy comfort, look no further than the silky tortelli, handmade by the chef each day. Stuffed with fluffy ricotta, brown butter and sage, it’s served with sautéed leeks, asparagus and a handful of shitake mushroom slices in a white wine pan sauce. You can add crab, but why overshadow a pasta that’s so artfully composed and beautifully subtle?

After debating between dessert options that included fresh beignets, we ended our meal with a first—crème brûlée made from a custard spiked with Baileys, Frangelico and Kahlua, then topped with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. And yes, it’s as good as it sounds. We thought we were done, but Chef Lillian had other ideas. After tasting her warm flourless chocolate cake and house-made Bailey’s ice cream served with salted caramel sauce and crunchy chocolate cookie crumbs, we realized why. The dessert, which showcased the chef ’s deft hand at balancing sweet and salty flavors as well as textures into each perfectly composed bite, represents her art on a plate.

South Bend Bistro 57080 West Mall Drive, Sunriver 541-593-3881 • southbendbistro.com Chef/owner: Jeremy Buck Hours November through May: Wednesday-Sunday 9am-2pm; 4-8pm.

Hours June through October: Seven days/week 9am–2pm; 4-9pm.

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High Desert Chamber Music 2017-18 Season Concludes with Piano Duo 4handsLA EARS! G 10 Y

RATIN CELEB CATGUT TRIO September 25, 2015 Tower Theatre

HEIICHIRO OHYAMA & SBCO CHAMBER PLAYERS February 14, 2016 Tower Theatre

EIGHTH ANNUAL GALA November 14, 2015 Bend Golf & Country Club

GOLD COAST CONCERT ARTISTS March 18, 2016 Tower Theatre

FRANK ALMOND November 20, 2015 First United Methodist Church

ORLOFF/WALZ DUO April 23, 2016 First United Methodist Church

CROWN CITY STRING QUARTET & FRIENDS May 20, 2016 Tower Theatre

ELIZABETH PITCAIRN & “The Red Violin” October 7, 2017 Come hear the music!

PETER WILEY & ANNA POLONSKY December 8, 2017

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he High Desert Chamber Music 2017-18 season, presented by Mission Building & Renovation, concludes with the Central Oregon debut of piano duo 4handsLA. The season finale concert, brought to you by the Pine Tavern Restaurant, will take place on Friday, May 18 at 7:30pm at Bend Church.

Isabelle Senger, states, “This entertaining duo is a fitting conclusion to our landmark season. Without a doubt, this will be a memorable performance.”

4handsLA is L.A.’s “dazzlingly young” (LA Times) piano duo. Regular performers on the Jacaranda: Music on the Edge of Santa Monica series, the energetic duo of Steven Vanhauwaert and Danny Holt was introduced to audiences in 2009 when their Stravinsky performance “blazed like a comet through the hall” (LAOpus). 4handsLA was recently among seven finalists at the Liszt 200 Chicago International Duo Piano Competition, and they were Artists-in-Residence at the L.A. Musical Salon for the three consecutive seasons (2013-2015). Both Vanhauwaert and Holt were recently selected to be featured solo artists on the Piano Spheres Satellite Series in downtown Los Angeles.

High Desert Chamber Music is proud to be a local Photo courtesy of HDCM organization presenting a national level of excellence and offers an exciting roster of professional performing artists. Tickets for all events are available through HDCM online, by phone, or in person at their office in Downtown Bend. Seating is limited and advance ticket purchase recommended.

High Desert Chamber Music’s executive director, Evening with BRAHMS & CLARA SCHUMANN February 14, 2018

AVIARA TRIO March 9, 2018

CROWN CITY STRING QUARTET April 6, 2018

4HANDSLA May 18, 2018

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General Admission - $42; Child/Student Tickets - $10 Bend Church – 680 NW Bond St. Bend, OR 97703 High Desert Chamber Music - 961 NW Brooks St. (Downtown Bend) 541-306-3988 • highdesertchambermusic.com info@highdesertchambermusic.com

Pink Talking Fish & Watkins Glen

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ay the 4th Be With You on this night of delicious tribute jams as Parallel 44 Presents brings you Pink Talking Fish and Watkins Glen at The Domino Room.

Pink Talking Fish is a Hybrid Tribute Fusion Act that takes the music from three of the world’s most beloved bands and creates a special treat for fans of the music. Pink Floyd, The Talking Heads and Phish are all more than just bands... they are Phenomenons.

Their creations have artistically inspired people and their mindblowing live performances have brought people together to form a special sense of community around the love for their favorite band. Although the music from each act is different, Pink Talking Fish has discovered that fusing the material together creates an amazing story. The epic emotion of Pink Floyd.... The funky, danceable layerings of The Talking Heads.... The multitude of styles, unique compositional structures and pure fun of Phish.... to merge these three into one gives music lovers a special experience. Pink Talking Fish features Eric Gould on bass, Richard James on keyboards, Zack Burwick on drums and Dave Brunyak on guitar. This is a band created by musicians who love the music of these acts. It’s purpose is to heighten people’s passion for this music by creating something fresh and exciting for fans.

Discovering connections is part of the fun: Pink Floyd’s On The Run seamlessly fitting in the middle of the composition of Phish’s You Enjoy Myself. Perfectly placing Phish’s Sand into the groove of The Talking Head’s Slippery People. Segued collections from all three acts such as Run Like Hell > Making Flippy Floppy > Piper > Run Like Hell or Mike’s Song > Have A Cigar > Once In A Lifetime > Weekapaug Groove. These ideas are the spirit behind Pink Talking Fish.

The story is ever evolving. The experience is always exciting. Come join Pink Talking Fish for the ultimate fusion tribute and celebrate the love of this music in unique fashion.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. 21+ show. Doors at 8:30pm. Music starts at 9pm. midtownballroom.com

Stray Cats’ Lee Rocker is Gonna Rock This Town

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aturday, May 12 at 7:30pm the Tower Theatre Foundation presents The Stray Cats’ cofounder and bassist, Lee Rocker. Mega hits like Rock This Town, Stray Cat Strut, and Sexy + 17 became the fabric of early rock and roll, earned the group 23 gold and platinum records and a loyal following of rockabillies, rebels and roots music lovers. This interactive, multi-media performance features Rocker spinning, throwing, catching and playing his big “doghouse” upright bass.

Tower Theatre Foundation Communications Manager, Amanda Bird, asked Lee what influences him the most, and he replied, “My influences are varied and most are from people I’ve had a chance to play with - George Harrison, Ringo Starr, John Fogerty, Keith Richards and most importantly to me my friend, collaborator, and mentor Carl Perkins.” What is his favorite song to play? “Every time I walk on stage it’s like the first time. I’ve got to say, I still get a jolt of electricity every time I play Rock This Town! And rock we will!

Photo courtesy of Tower Theatre

The Stray Cats’ Lee Rocker Saturday, May 12th at 7:30pm Tickets: $32, $42, $52 (Plus $3 Preservation Fee)

The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation owns and operates the historic stage in downtown Bend. The Foundation’s mission is to be the leading performing arts organization, providing cultural and education programs that make an essential contribution to Central Oregon’s lifestyle and strengthen the community.

Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall Street, Bend 541-317-0700 • TowerTheatre.org

Tickets are on sale now. Membership, program information and individual and group tickets are available at the box office (835 NW Wall), by phone (541-317-0700) or online (www.towertheatre.org). Details on events are also at facebook.com/TheTowerTheatre.

Steinway Artist Steven Vanhauwaert

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n his U.S. debut recital in the Jacaranda series, Belgian native Steven Vanhauwaert was hailed by the Los Angeles Times for his “impressive clarity, sense of structure and monster technique.” Since then, Mr. Vanhauwaert has appeared in solo recitals at the world’s leading venues. He is passionate about discovering the less familiar jewels of the classical repertoire and sharing them with his audiences.

He has given the West Coast premiere of Messiaen’s Fantaisie for violin and piano in San Francisco and the U.S. premiere of Eric Tanguy’s Piano Trio. He also frequently collaborates with and performs works by today’s leading composers.

Photo courtesy of HDCM

Vanhauwaert has appeared previously in Central Oregon as part of the High Desert Chamber Music concert series. He has also been featured as a soloist at the Walt Disney Concert Hall to premiere Fratello by Magnus Lindberg, written in memory of composer Steven Stucky, as well as in concert halls from New York to Beijing and

Brussels. In addition to an active touring schedule, he is frequently invited to give guest lecture recitals and master classes at universities throughout the world.

A Steinway artist and co-director of the Unbound Chamber Music Festival in Mammoth Lakes, Vanhauwaert completed his Master’s degree in Brussels and was then invited to continue his studies at the USC Thornton School of Music.

He is the recipient of the Maurice Lefranc award, the Rotary Prize, the Galiot Prize and the Grand Prize at the 2004 Los Angeles International Liszt Competition. His discography includes a solo album and two 4-hand discs with 4handsLA partner Danny Holt.

High Desert Chamber Music’s Tenth Anniversary season finale presents Steven Vanhauwaert, performing with 4handsLA, at Bend Church on May 18 at 7:30pm. Tickets are available through High Desert Chamber Music by phone or online. Come hear the music!

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Sisters Folk Festival Presents An Evening with Keith Greeninger & Dayan Kai FU NDRAISER

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COMMUNITY ARTS CELEBRATION Parade on Hood Avenue 4pm Art Stroll 4-7pm Music by Kuinka at The Belfry Doors 7pm • Free

COMMON CANVAS A community art project

Bid on the Silent Auction art pieces at Sisters Art Works through Friday, May 11 Proceeds benefit the arts and music programs of Sisters Folk Festival, Inc.

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isters Folk Festival (SFF) is thrilled to announce An Evening with Keith Greeninger and Dayan Kai performing together Friday, May 25, at The Belfry in downtown Sisters.

These two powerful artists and longtime friends combine awardwinning songwriting, stunning vocal harmonies, and effortless musical collaboration to create a truly authentic and organic performance every time they take the stage. Both wellknown and critically acclaimed solo artists in their own right, together they create an engaging and soulful sound that has moved audiences all over the country and has made them a favorite at venues and festivals throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Keith Greeninger is a seasoned troubadour, awardwinning songwriter and captivating performer. As a solo artist, and with his own band, he has toured the national folk and Americana circuit extensively for the last three decades.

His masterfully crafted songs and warm distinctive vocals have earned him the top songwriting awards at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, The Kerrville, Napa Valley and Rocky Mountain Folks festivals. A fourth-generation Northern Californian, Keith has traveled and lived throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Central America. His music has been deeply influenced by his work with Native American and Latin cultures, and his songs cut an honest, hard-worn path to places of simple truth about good people holding on to hope and instinct in a world that often tries to strip these things away. What Keith Greeninger brings to his brand of singing and songwriting is authenticity. As a result, there are no barriers between the artist, his music, and his audience.

This bond stems from his underlying philosophy that music is, first and foremost, a gift and a soulful medicine to connect us and take part in together. Keith paints intricate portraits of the human condition with powerful melodic images; deep, engaging Photo courtesy of Sisters Folk Festival guitar rhythms and husky, heart wrenching vocals.

Dayan Kai is a true musical force of nature. Born without sight, he began playing classical piano at the age of two. He plays a diverse array of musical instruments with mesmerizing ease. With a harmony voice most angels would trade their wings for, Kai moves fluidly between guitars, keyboards, wind instruments and percussion creating a rich musical backdrop for the duo’s expansive songwriting.

He currently lives on the island of Maui and is a musical director at the Lahaina Theater.

On Friday, May 25, see these two phenomenal artists perform together.

“To see these two artists perform together is an intricate blend of talent and experience. Keith’s music is soulful and deep, and Dayan plays everything exceptionally well. The synergy of the two together creates music that is much greater than the individual parts. With Dayan living in Hawaii and Keith in California, it is increasingly rare to see them live. This will be a special performance,” says SFF Creative Director Brad Tisdel.

Tickets for SFF Presents An Evening with Keith Greeninger and Dayan Kai are $20 for adults and $10 for youth 18 and under ($5 more at the door) and can be purchased at sistersfolkfestival.org/tickets. The show starts at 7:30pm, doors open at 6:30pm. sistersfolkfestival.org

Soirée at COCC: A Study & Celebration of North Africa

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slice of North Africa is coming to the high desert by way of Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) North African Soirée, at the Bend campus’s Cascades Hall from 4:30-6:30pm, Thursday, May 3, featuring music, art, presentations by a panel of visiting scholars and food by Kebaba. This event, free and open to the public, continues with additional discussion by the panelists from 9:30am-2pm on Friday, May 4, at the same location.

A trio of visiting scholars will help illuminate the cultural and ethnic fabric of the region. Patricia Goldsworthy, an associate professor of history at Western Oregon University, will discuss the history of colonialism in Morocco. Nabil Boudraa, an Oregon State University (OSU) associate professor of French and Francophone literature, will provide perspective on the ethnic mix of North Africa. Professor of history Jonathan Katz, also visiting from OSU, will address the complicated identities that exist in North Africa. cocc.edu

Internationally Renowned Pianists Highlight Sunriver Music Festival's 41st Season

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unriver Music Festival’s season, Leonard Bernstein at 100 – A Celebration, kicks off August 10 at the Tower Theatre with a spectacular solo performance by American Pianist Association Winner Drew Petersen performing Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the Festival Orchestra.

“Our audiences have loved seeing young up and coming pianists,” states Festival Executive Director Pam Beezley.

“This season Maestro Hanson searched far and wide to find some amazing talent to share the magic of Bernstein with our audience.”

Drew Peterson

Kenny Broberg, photos courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival

DREW PETERSEN - Drew’s talent was recognized early. He was presented at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall at age five and by age ten performed a solo recital at Steinway Hall for the company’s 150th Anniversary.

In addition to winning the 2017 American Pianists Awards and the Christel DeHaan Fellowship of the American Pianists Association, he was a prizewinner in the Leeds International Piano Competition, the Hilton Head International Piano Competition, Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Competition and the New York Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition.

In addition to Peterson, two other prodigious pianists, Kenny Broberg and Heidi Louise Williams will also dazzle festival audiences this August.

KENNY BROBERG - The first musician in his family, 23-yearold Broberg won the silver medal at the 15th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2017. As a Cliburn medalist he has completed a recital tour in Hawaii, and returned to his alma mater, the University of Houston, for its annual Texas Music Festival. In Europe, Mr. Broberg appeared with the Rye Arts Festival and Hastings Philharmonic in the United Kingdom, and in a recital in Italy.

Broberg was also a prizewinner of the Hastings, Sydney, Seattle and New Orleans International Piano Competitions. He has previously performed as soloist with the Royal Philharmonic, Minnesota, Sydney Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Dallas Chamber, Fort Worth Symphony and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestras.

HEIDI LOUISE WILLIAMS - Since her 2004 New York début at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, Williams has received increasingly wide recognition for her dynamic performances, insightful interpretations, innovative programming and superb technique. Praised by New York critic Harris Goldsmith for her ‘impeccable soloistic authority’ and ‘dazzling performances’, she has appeared in solo and chamber music performances across the United States and internationally, and has won numerous prizes.

“Bernstein’s Prelude, Fugue and Riffs is rarely performed because it’s a tricky piece and requires lots of saxophones and brass,” explains Beezley. “Finding a pianist is very difficult for this piece, but Heidi was thrilled to be part of this exciting concert.”

An avid chamber musician, Williams has collaborated with many outstanding American and international artists.

She has recorded solo, concerto and chamber music for the Naxos, Neos and Albany labels, and has worked with many distinguished composers.

Her 2011 solo debut CD, Drive American, was featured in Fanfare’s 2012 Critics’ Want Lists and named among the top ten classical albums of 2011 by the Philadelphia City Paper.

For tickets or to see details of the complete 41st season, visit the Festival website at sunrivermusic.org. You can also call the Festival Ticket Office at 541-593-9310.

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Newberry Event

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entral Oregon’s Sixth Annual Newberry Event Music & Arts Festival/Charity Fundraiser to Defeat Multiple Sclerosis is an outdoor ticketed three day festival well-known as a great time for a good cause. The festival will take place July 27, 28 and 29 this summer. Over 20 bands on two rotating stages, with amazing live music variety including blues, rock, funk, bluegrass, reggae, jazz and more! Lawns, shady aspens and pines create an unforgettable venue in South Deschutes County.

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The 2018 performance lineup will be released soon. Put this special date on your calendar as one of the most exciting things that happens in this otherwise peaceful, rural community. La Pine and Sunriver come together as “Newberry Country” at the foot of Newberry National Volcanic Monument, a recreation paradise.

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Multiple Sclerosis is a neurologic and auto-immune disease that keeps people from moving. Come rock out and dance for those who can’t. Raise awareness and research funds to find the cause and develop a cure. The 501c3 charity benefits the Oregon National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Don’t miss it!

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he Main Squeeze, with deep musical roots sprouted in the Midwest, have scored their lives at each twist and curve. While starting out as a party band at Indiana University, their April 28 release Without a Sound illustrates their increasing musical maturity and creativity inspired by their new home in Los Angeles.

If maturity comes with experience, Without a Sound reflects this. The Main Squeeze has spent several years building their foundation since being championed by producer Randy Jackson: they have played Red Rocks; shared the stage with The Roots, Aloe Blacc, Jane’s Addiction, Umphrey’s McGee, and Trombone Shorty; and performed at music festivals like Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, Summer Camp and High Sierra.

The Main Squeeze is a blend of soul and hip-hop, funk with rock. They know their sound is “soulful, powerful, and unique” (Newman). Rolling Stone agrees in their recent critique of a live show: “Lead singer Photo courtesy of Parallel 44 Presents Corey Frye’s powerfully soulful vocals forms the foundation of an energetic set.”

The beats on Without A Sound are plentiful and it is balanced with emotion, a mix of vocals and instrumentation of the band. Their vibe is simultaneously timeless and futuristic as they are inspired by the greats, yet have found a way to infuse their own genius into the mix. The Main Squeeze appeals to your head, heart and body. volcanictheatre.com

Sarah Ruzicka, Concert Master

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usy is a word that really doesn’t do justice to the life of Sarah Ruzicka, concert master for the Central Oregon Symphony, fulltime music teacher, wife and mother of three. Wonder woman is more like it.

Sarah Ruzicka (rhymes with musica) was born in Canada, and raised in Salem, where her life of music began. She speculates that at some young age her choice of violin was influenced by her grandmother, a violinist and concert master for a Canadian Symphony Orchestra.

As early as playing in the fourth grade orchestra Sarah Photo courtesy of COSA began to realize the joy that comes from getting better and better. It wasn’t long before she knew that her future would be driven by violin Upcoming Events and music. Through high school she played in the Portland Youth Philharmonic Symphony Spotlight Recital Orchestra and the Salem Orchestra. Feeling not quite ready for college, Sarah Percussion Ensemble May 5, 2018 - 2:00PM enrolled at Mt. Hood Community College for two years of music pre-requisites COCC - Wille Hall, Bend that help prepare students for more advanced degrees from four year colleges. Then Tickets Not Required ready and wanting a bit of a change from the Pacific Northwest, Sarah and her Spring Concerts boyfriend (to be husband) decided to pursue music education at the University of Featuring Trumpeter, Allen Vizzutti Miami, where she graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Music Education. While May 19, 2018 - 7:30PM focusing on becoming a music teacher, Sarah kept her violin practice up by playing May 20, 2018 - 2:00PM in pit-orchestras for pop concerts, fashion shows, ballet performances, even video May 21, 2018 - 7:30PM Bend High School Auditorium games…wherever a violin was needed.

Tickets Required After graduation Sarah and her bass-playing husband returned to Salem and then Bend. Fast forward to today where Sarah teaches at High Lakes Elementary School.

That can be 11 classes a day, plus two levels of orchestra. Then there’s the two, four and six year olds waiting for her at home. And let’s not forget the symphony, where she takes her job as concert master and section chair very seriously. “The symphony Allen Vizzutti has visited over 60 counprovides me with the musical outlet of my years of learning.” As concert master, tries and every state in the union to Sarah tunes and readies the orchestra. As section leader, she collaborates with other perform with a rainbow of artists and ensembles as both a classical and jazz section leaders and with conductor Michael Gesme on stylistic and articulation st artist. He has appeared as guest soloist decisions within the music. Focusing on the orchestra as a whole, rather than just with symphony orchestras, in recital, on her performance, makes her, in her own words, “More active in rehearsals and keeps television and in jazz venues around the COSA, Inc. up my expected level of professionalism. It is the collective outcome of my years world. Allen’s soaring trumpet sound 15 SW Colorado Ave. Suite 320 of learning.” can be heard on over 150 movie and Bend, OR 97702 541.317.3941 info@cosymphony.com game soundtracks including ‘Star Trek’.

And how fortunate for Central Oregon to have this wonder woman of music ‘Back to the Future’, ‘Halo’ and ‘Medal www.cosymphony.com bringing those years of learning to our youth and to our symphony. of Honor’. cosymphony.com

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5th Annual The Gift of Music

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Cascade School of Music’s Gala fundraiser for children’s music education. May 6 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

Deschutes Children’s Foundation Announces New Name for Signature Event: Ripples, Presented by Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company

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ipples, the signature event of Deschutes Children’s Foundation, will be held on Saturday, May 5 at Riverhouse on the Deschutes. This celebratory evening supports Deschutes Children’s Foundation’s mission to provide the space and support where nonprofits succeed at helping children and families.

Event proceeds provide nonprofits serving children and families with drastically reduced classroom and office space, and no cost facility management.

Formerly known as the Art & Wine Auction, the event has been updated with a new name and a fresh feel. “We chose the new name of Ripples to more effectively communicate our impact on the community,” says Executive Director Amy Ward, “much like ripples in a pond that start with a single drop then grow over time. When you support Deschutes Children’s Foundation, your generosity creates a ripple that impacts 25 local nonprofits helping over 20,000 children and families in our community.”

Ripples begins with live music from Todd Haaby and Sola Via, a spectacular silent auction, raffle and wine, beer, cider and kombucha tastings. Dinner follows, featuring wines from Foley Family Wines. The Bend High Culinary program returns with a wide variety of sweet treats for the Dessert Dash. The students will prepare a delicious array of options and have dedicated considerable time, talent and enthusiasm to the project.

The live auction includes travel, unique experiences, wine, artwork and a few surprises. Ripple, an oil painting on stainless steel created for the event by local artist Alisa Huntley, is the signature artwork. “Ripples would not be possible without the tremendous generosity of our local community — including artists, local businesses, and individuals. Our community’s continued support ensures the success and growth of Deschutes Children’s Foundation,” says Ward. deschuteschildrensfoundation.org

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ascade School of Music’s 5th annual gala fundraising event promises to delight and inspire all who attend. This year’s theme of “Painted Violins” will feature violins hand-painted by gifted, generous local artists and will be silent auctioned. Proceeds from this sale will go directly to our tuition assistance program.

A 5:30pm cocktail hour featuring great wines and ales will be accompanied by a passed amuse bouche. Student ensembles will welcome guests and a surprise musical opportunity will be provided to adventurous attendees.

During cocktail hour, we’ll offer the last raffle tickets for the donated new and iconic 1960’s style Gibson Acoustic Hummingbird Guitar (raffle to be drawn at evenings end). If you are unable to attend the event, raffle tickets for the guitar, and gala event, may be purchased online at cascadeschoolofmusic.org.

A three-course gourmet dinner is provided, accompanied by student cellists and violins softly playing, complemented by fabulous wines and a live auction filled with fabulous trip packages, an “instant wine cellar”, several heavenly wine dinners and so, so, so much more. The evening ends at 9pm.

“Our mission is to provide a continuum of extraordinary music education to Central Oregonians, regardless of their ability to pay” said Kate Hanni, Development Director. “Only 60% of the cost to keep our lights on comes from tuition paying students. The remainder comes from our community and this fundraising event, which is fundamental to our success . We never turn a student away.”

Cascade School of Music has recently partnered with organizations whose populations may not have access to music education, i.e. the Latino Community Association, REACH, Mountainstar Relief Nursery, and Bend Boys and Girls Club. Our expanded outreach is largely due to the generous donations, artist contributions, corporate sponsorships, table sponsorships, grants and most importantly attendance at this fundamental to our future programming event. cascadeschoolofmusic.org

New Perspective for May

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hink of this month as a test of faith as it starts with challenging changes on the 1st. Conversations over the next few days may leave you with more new questions. Asking for answers on the 5th may simply show you there are some things we cannot control. Let go of the past on the 8th so that you can see what is needing your attention now. Be willing to integrate with those near you in a new way on the 10th and you will discover something helpful.

Ask for what you want on the 12th and be ready for things to change quickly. The New Moon on the 15th brings big changes that ask for action.

Be ready to move in a new direction on the 16th as you realize the truth about how you feel. Give yourself a few days to let the dust settle and meanwhile dream about the possibilities. A change of heart of the 19th will make it 38 May 2018 | www.CascadeAE.com

easier for you to make change. Stay flexible through the 22nd and you will realize that you are finding your groove.

Opportunities are cooperative n the 25th especially when you trust your intuition. Notice the help that is being offered and express your gratitude.

The Full Moon on the 29th is all about expanding your world to include new experiences. Say “Yes” to what crosses your path on the 30th and you will be glad you did. Healing happens in unusual ways and when you least expect it.

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.

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THE STRAY CAT'S LEE ROCKER Tower Theatre 7:30pm • towertheatre.org

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SECOND SATURDAY ARTIST'S RECEPTION Artists' Gallery Sunriver 4pm • artistsgallerysunriver.com

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THINK & DRINK McMenamins Old St. Francis School 6:30pm • deschuteslibrary.org

DESCHUTES CHILDREN'S FOUNDAITON: RIPPLES Riverhouse on the Deschutes 5:30pm • deschuteschildrensfoundation.org

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CHEERS TO ART! Bend Art Center 7pm • bendartcenter.org

THE GIFT OF MUSIC GALA Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 5:30pm • cascadeschoolofmusic.org

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4HANDSLA Bend Church 7:30pm • highdesertchambermusic.com

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PARC DE QUEYRAS The Wine Shop 7pm • wineshopbend.com

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KEITH GREENINGER & DAYAN KAI The Belfry 7:30pm • sistersfolkfestival.org

BEND FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK Downtown Bend & Old Mill District cascadeae.com

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OKLAHOMA! THE MUSICAL

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Art Workshops • printmaking • watercolor

ARTISTS’ GALLERY SUNRIVER VILLAGE 57100 Beaver Dr, Sunriver, OR 97707 Call the Gallery @ 541-593-4382 to reserve Information at artistsgallerysunriver.com

Mary Marquiss Florals in Watercolor October 1-3 12 students minimum/16 students max $395 by July 1, $445 after July 1

Janet Akers Mini Me workshop.

Begin with a blank form and decorate your own ‘Mini Me’. Materials provided by artist.

May 6 at Artists’ Gallery 12-3pm. $45 per student.

AT RODES SMITHEY STUDIOS MULTI MEDIA WORKSHOPS Discover and engage with Rand and Holly Smithey in wide ranging creative processes at our metalwork and painting studios near Tumalo. Complete descriptions at rodes-smithey.com/workshops.html or contact Holly at info@rodes-smithey.com, 541-280-5635.

Bonnie Junell Sip and Paint Acrylic paint subject for May is Multnomah Falls. No experience needed. All materials provided Tuesday, May 22 at Artists’ Gallery 4-6pm. $45 per student.

Joanne Walch Hand stencil your own custom kitchen Towel with sunflowers.

All materials provided Tuesday, May 15at Artists’ Gallery 9:30-11:30am. $35 per student.

CASCADE FINE ART WORKSHOPS Contact Sue Manley, 541-408-5524 info@cascadefineartworkshops.com www.cascadefineartworkshops.com Barbara Jaenicke Composition Boot Camp Plein Air & Studio Workshop Oil & Pastel , Acrylics welcome Instruction and demos in oil and pastel May 22-24 12 students minimum/16 students max $435, by April 22, $485 after April 22 Ted Nuttall Painting the Figure from Photographs Watercolor June 11-15 14 students minimum/15 students max $725 by April 11, $775 after April 11 Colley Whisson Impressionism in Action Plein Air & Studio Workshop Oil, Pastel & Acrylic welcome Instruction and demos in oil August 26-29 14 students minimum/15 students max $625 by June 1, $675 after June 1

Weld and Torch Design Discuss design principals, practice MIG welding, plasma torch cutting, and other various fabricating techniques. Then ignite your new skillset into creating your metal artwork.

May 19-20, 9am-4pm $350 all materials included Acrylic on Copper Explore dynamic possibilities in surface texture techniques on copper with layered acrylic in an additive/ subtractive manner in this active mixed media workshop.

June 2, 9am-4pm $135 all material included.

Abstract Painting Process with the Influence of Poetry Using poetry to provide a rich source of inspiration, we will engage in a wide range of application techniques, exercises, and discussions that can generate inventive rhythm and pattern in abstract painting.

June 8-10, 9am-4pm $395.

SAGEBRUSHERS ART SOCIETY 541-617-0900 • sagebrushersartofbend.com All classes listed below held at 117 SW Roosevelt Ave, Bend.

Dynamic Plien Air Painting with David Kinker Mondays, May 7, 14, 21 & 28 9:30am-12pm & 6-8:30pm. $35 for members, $40 for non-members. Don’t miss this opportunity to work with David. He is a great artist and teacher. Contact David at dkinker@bendbroadband.com or 541-383-2069.

Celebrate Spring with A Day of Creating Workshop with Vicki Johnson Saturday, May 12, 9am–2pm. Enjoy the freedom of creatingintuitively. It is fun, relaxing and releases the tightness and stress in your mind and body while allowing your creative self to come alive. You will be

painting, collaging and journaling. No art experience needed! $59, all materials provided. There will also be snacks, coffee and tea. To register or for more information go to www.vickijohnsoncoach.com/event or contact Vicki at coachvickijohnson@gmail.com or 541-390-3174.

Chinese Brush Painting Drop in classes with Michelle Oberg Fridays, May 4, 18, & 25; 12:30–2:30pm.

Classes will include traditional techniques and fun forms of painting with ink and watercolor on rice paper. $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers.

For more information Contact Michelle at michelleoberg39@gmail.com.

The Joy of Creating Intuitively with Vicki Johnson May 2, 6-8:30 pm. Intuitive painting is the process of painting spontaneously without fear and self-doubt. $25, all materials included.

Contact Vicki at 541-390-3174 or coachvickijohnson@gmail.com.

Dynamic Painting with David Kinker Friday, May 11, 12-1pm. Bring your lunch and enjoy learning from David. He is a marvelous artist.

A $3 donation is requested.

The Art of Scratchboard with Carol McClure.

June 1, 11am-2:30pm & June 2, 12-3pm.

The goal of this workshop is to give you an introduction to scratchboard art and color inking of that kind of art. Carol is an award winning artist from San Diego, CA. She works in pastels and oils but the art of scratchboard is her favorite medium. Classes will include some history of scratchboard, basics of getting started, basic cuts, and learning how to add color. $80 for the two-day workshop. To register contact Nancy Misik at nancym2010@bendbroadband.com or Shandel Gamer at sgamer1955@gmail.com.

WILD ROSE ARTWORKS MOSAIC STUDIO 444 SE Nineth Street, Bend (DIY Cave Artist Studios at Nineth Street Village) Rochelle Rose-Schueler 541-410-5844.

Mosaic Iron Garden Stake Workshop Saturday, May 5, 8:30am-4:30pm Mother’s Day Alert! Create a beautiful glass mosaic garden stake for a gift for your mom! (or for yourself!)

This full-day workshop will teach the materials, tools, adhesives, and techniques needed to create beautiful glass on glass mosaics. NO experience necessary! Tuition $99 + $40 materials fee (paid at class). Register under the Classes/Workshops tab at WildRoseArtworks.com.

There is a charge of $20 to list classes and/or workshops or they are free with a paid display ad. Please keep text to 200 words or less. Email ae@cascadeae.com for more information.

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