Cascade A&E | January 2022 | Volume 28 | Issue 1

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magazine would like to wish you a

On the Cover Swampy Lakes Moonlight Ski is an acrylic painting by Kristen Riggle for her latest children’s book Christmas in Bend, coming out later this year.

Thanks to all our clients and friends for another great year. Please be thankful and give back to the community to the best of your ability, shop local and order from your favorite restaurants as much as possible.

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Looking Forward to a Prosperious and Peaceful 2022!

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COVER STORY

FIRST FRIDAY/ BEND EXHIBITS

NEW PERSPECTIVE FOR 2022

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Meagan Iverson Susan Luckey Higdon Billye Turner Howard Schor

Sunriver Music Festival Tumalo Art Gallery Art Consultant B.E.A.T.

Lori Lubbesmeyer

Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery

Lisa Lubbesmeyer

Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery

SUNRIVER

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SISTERS

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CENTRAL OREGON JANUARY CALENDAR

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WORKSHOPS

MUSIC

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FILM/THEATRE

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LITERATURE

ARTS

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD

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PRODUCERS Pamela Hulse Andrews Jeff Martin Marcee Hillman Moeggenberg Ronni Wilde David Hill

Founder President/CEO Editor/Production Director/Feature Writer Assistant Editor/Feature Writer Distribution

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Cascade A&E Presents Artist

Kristen Riggle T

he one thing that has become more and more important to me as I’ve grown older — while becoming harder and harder to preserve — is keeping that childlike sense of wonder alive. The way I go about creating art and my childrens’ books helps me to continue tapping into that wild curiosity that was rampant as a child.

I’ve always loved making art, but during high school is when I first knew I wanted to be an artist when I “grew up”.

I went on to receive my bachelor of arts degree in fine arts at Loyola Marymount University and my master of arts in sculpture at California State University, Northridge. During this time, my curiosity led me to work with a wide range of mediums, including performance, video, photography, creating experiences inside and outside gallery spaces for public participation, resin and found objects.

I had been working full time as a visual stylist through graduate school and continued to do so after graduating. In 2016, I decided to quit the full time job in order to pursue my dream of making art for a living. This is when The Busy Birds was born and brought me back to my first love — painting. I used these long legged bird shapes as playful vessels to help express different parts of myself. These paintings eventually expanded into a variety of passions, places and professions to help encourage others to follow that thing that brings fulfillment or just pure joy.

During this same year, I got married to my main squeeze and we moved from LA to Bend. I know, a couple of Californians moving to Bend? What a surprise! It’s just about impossible not to be inspired by such beautiful surroundings, and we were absolutely in awe. Our excitement was palpable as we made it our mission to explore new places each weekend, and naturally that oozed into my artwork.

Interactive river mural. Photo by Julia Duke

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Ideas for my first children’s book started bubbling up, and in 2018 I published my first picture book, The Busy Birds Adventures: Little Bird Explores Bend! Since then, I’ve created two more Bend-inspired books — a board book for the baby birds called Hello, Bend!, and a holiday book which will be available in 2022 called Christmas in Bend.

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Busy Bird books. Photo courtesy of Kristen Riggle

It has been so gratifying to see kids and families enjoying these books. The interactive quality that a book provides has been one of the most fulfilling creative undertakings yet!

I spend most of my time with my two favorite, equally creative, people — my husband and daughter. My work is done during naps, evenings and weekends, and once we put our sweet daughter to bed, my husband and I love to break out whatever project we have going on, bounce ideas off of each other and

Busy Bird process painting. Photo by Julia Duke

Winter Landscape artwork. Photo by Julia Duke

follow where the creative energy wants to take us!

Although my work has ranged very widely over the years, what keeps me moving forward is following my curiosity where it leads me to continue doing what I love, while empowering others to do the same.

If you want to learn more, please visit thebusybirds.com.

Kristen working in her studio. Photo courtesy of Kristen Riggle

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FIRST FRIDAY EXHIBITS Bend Senior Center 1600 SE Reed Market Rd. 541-388-1133 • bendparksandrec. org/facility/bend-senior-center The Bend Senior Center at the new Larkspur Community Center is showing art by members of the SageBrushers Art Society. Come visit the new facility and enjoy beautiful paintings in acrylic, oil and watercolor, as well as outstanding photography.

Showing thru February.

Earth Secrets, soft pastel by Marty Stewart

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

COCC Barber Library Rotunda 2600 NW College Way 541-383-7560 Plein Air Painters of Oregon (PAPO) is a group of outdoor landscape painters based largely in Central Oregon. Plein Air to Studio-Oregon Landscapes features the work of PAPO members, including both expressive paintings View from the Top by Susan Hood from the field, and studio paintings influenced by the outdoor painting experience. The exhibit is showing at the COCC Barber Library Rotunda January 3-February 25.

Plein air painting comes from the word “open air” in French, meaning the entire painting is conceived and executed on location. For centuries artists have been painting en plein air primarily using this method as a source for larger studio landscapes. The Impressionist painters of the late 19th century shocked the art world by presenting their outdoor work as the finished piece.

Since then artists around the world have enjoyed sharing their plein air work as fully valid finished pieces.

The magic and spark of plein air comes from the artist’s response to the intensity of color, light and shadows, the temperature, wind, humidity, the challenge of bugs and changing light. Painting en plein air is an intense experience that requires immense concentration and quick reactions. A landscape caught from this exhilarating experience often has a freshness and liveliness that can’t be achieved in the studio.

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Admission to the exhibit is free. For more information about PAPO, visit pleinairpaintersoforegon.org.

High Desert Museum 59800 S Hwy. 97 541-382-4754 highdesertmuseum.org A new exhibition opening on January 29, Imagine a World considers the ambitions, intentions and outcomes (sometimes disastrous) of intentional communities in the High Desert and Western United States over the past half century. It highlights contemporary artists as well, sharing their visions of alternative worlds and futures. Imagine a World invites each of us to reflect on how we are.

Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel.

Continuing thru April 3, Carrying Photo by Devin Whetstone Messages: Native Runners, Ancestral Homelands and Awakening highlights the historical significance of running in Native cultures in the Western United States and the ways that some Native people today are drawing on running as a means of empowerment, sovereignty and cultural revitalization.

And continuing thru May 8, 2022 is an exhibit from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out. In an intersection of science and art, the exhibit showcases the evolutionary journey of fish while displaying the ethereal beauty of the images. Species featured in the exhibit include the rainbow trout (Oncohynchus mykiss), native to the High Desert, and others such as Shiho’s seahorse (Hippocampus sindonis) and the rarely seen pelican eel (Eurypharynx pelecanoides).

To see additional current and permanent exhibits, visit highdesertmuseum. org/exhibitions.

Jeffrey Murray Photography Gallery 118 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-325-6225 • jeffreymurrayphotography.com The Jeffrey Murray Photography Gallery features the work of local photographer Jeffrey Murray. Visitors can browse comfortably in the twostory gallery enjoying visually adventurous displays of landscape, wildlife and contemporary work. Open daily Tuesday-Sunday.

Kreitzer Gallery 20214 Archie Briggs Rd. 805-234-2048 • KreitzerArt.com Please join Contemporary Realist Master Artist David Kreitzer at the Kreitzer Gallery and studio for First Friday 5-8pm and daily, throughout the month of December, featuring Art That Heals. David paints stunning oils and watercolors of water landscapes, vineyard hills, Nishigoi Koi, lilies, Nebraska Mid-West Heritage, the human figure and Central Oregon splendor. Please call 805-234-2048.

In the tradition of Turner and Cezanne, painter David Kreitzer’s love of nature, fantasy and the human form, propels him to create exquisitely detailed, mood-

In support of state and federal guidelines for social distancing, most venues have attendance protocols in place, Please call or visit each venue website for updated information. invoking landscapes, figures and striking still life floral studies in a variety of mediums.

A full time artist for 55 years, David’s career began with sold out shows at Maxwell Gallery in San Francisco. David grew up as the son of a Lutheran minister who, due to his vocation, moved his family frequently throughout the Nebraska countryside.

Kreitzers’ works are in the collections of Howard and Roberta Ahmanson, Hirschhorn Foundation, Revlon Corporation, Olga Corporation, Barnes-Hind Corporation, Sinclair Paints, Lloyd’s Bank, Cargill Corporation and the San Diego, Santa Barbara, Nebraska and Minnesota Museums. Private collectors include Ray Bradbury, Mary Tyler Moore, Michael Douglas, Pepe Romero, Quinn Martin, Raymond Burr and Robert and Linda Takken.

“David Kreitzer...is a highly traditional figure painter who demonstrates how much poetic intensity the old tradition can still contain.” ~Thomas Albright, San Francisco Chronicle.

Layor Art + Supply 1000 NW Wall St., Ste. 110 541-322-0421 • layorart.com Layor Art + Supply is excited to be featuring Evan Namkung’s show Concrete/Canvas for January 2022!

Evan is an artist and muralist from Bend who specializes in painting both the natural and human world, shining a light on those who are often unseen or devalued. His art is inspired by life experiences, from growing up in the vibrant urban setting of Oakland, California, to the natural wonders of Central Oregon Art by Evan Namkung and time spent traveling throughout the world. His most recent public mural, Mountains for All, was completed in the Tin Pan Alley on the Downtown Bend parking garage in August 2021.

“Concrete/Canvas explores a diverse group of subjects through a lens filled with color and movement,” Evan states. “My goal is to capture playful snapshots of the human experience while infusing them with the spontaneity and unpredictability of graffiti and street art.”

Evan’s show goes thru January and can be viewed during Layor’s regular business hours: Monday through Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 11am-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm.

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Got questions? Call 541-388-5665 or email marcee@cascadebusnews.com.

Hudson and Sophia Turbity admired each piece in the “Make a Wish” group show at Tumalo Art Co. but Nancy Becker’s colorful glass birds were Sophia’s clear favorites. Photo courtesy of Tumalo Art Co.

Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery Old Mill District, second story loft 541-330-0840 • lubbesmeyer.com The Lubbesmeyer twins offer a range of work created in fiber and paint. Through the twins’ collaborative process, they distill literal imagery into vivid blocks of color and texture, creating an abstracted view of their surroundings. Call the studio for hours and appointments.

Among The Stars, 2021, fabric and over stitching, 26 x 32” framed

Mockingbird Gallery 869 NW Wall St. 541-388-2107 • mockingbird-gallery.com This Friday, January 7, Mockingbird Gallery is proud to open our three-person show, Bold Strokes, featuring the amazing works of G. Russell Case, Jennifer Moses and John C. Traynor. This exhibit will run thru January.

G. Russell Case’s subjects are observations made during his travels. He paints directly from nature to record colors and light, and his studio compositions are derived from thoughts and sketches recorded outdoors.

Jennifer Moses has explored many types of mediums before finally focusing once again on painting. Moses says, “I often find that I am drawn to the intimate aspects of a landscape; a moment, a gesture or a specific feeling that unfolds when I’m quiet.”

John C. Traynor is a skilled painter of every genre. In the tradition of the Dutch Masters, he suffuses his work with a soft rendering of light that captures the essence of nature in a quiet yet powerful way.

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Fine Art & Contemporary Craft

“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” ~ Edgar Degas

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FIRST FRIDAY EXHIBITS Oxford Hotel 10 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-382-8436 The Oxford Hotel in downtown Bend welcomes photographer and High Desert Art League Member, Karen Maier, in an exhibition entitled Summer in Winter, featuring macro photography of flowers. Karen says, “I remember collecting wildflowers as a child and bringing them home to my mother who was a gifted painter. She used Iris by Karen Maier her own garden as subject matter.”

Karen photographs garden flowers, especially poppies and iris, but enjoys exploring the landscape to capture wildflowers in unique places. Her joy in macro photography bloomed in the desert of Big Bend National Park where she and her husband often camped and hiked while living in Austin, Texas.

During that time Karen worked as a commercial photographer specializing in jewelry. She says that work refined her skill and highlighted her interest in macro photography of natural subjects.

Karen enjoys photography of other subject matters as well and recently exhibited a photograph at the Oregon Trail Museum in their show celebrating the Wild and Scenic River’s Act. That image was of Kokanee salmon that were swimming in the Deschutes River above Wickiup Reservoir. She also participated in a show of Oregon architecture at Oregon State University.

See more of Karen’s work at highdesertartleague.com.

Peterson Contemporary Art 550 NW Franklin Ave. 541-633-7148 • pcagallery.com Please join Peterson Contemporary Art on January 7 in celebrating the First Friday of 2022. We will be displaying original paintings and sculpture by all of our talented artists from near and far. Our gallery is located in The Franklin Crossing Building on the corner of Bond and Franklin in downtown Bend. We will stay opened until 8pm that evening, and look forward to seeing you.

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Fiber art by Tricia Biesmann

Red Chair Gallery 103 NW Oregon Ave. 541-306-3176 redchairgallerybend.com To start off the New Year, Red Chair Gallery showcases raku pottery by Michael Gwinup and landscape oil paintings by John Runnels. Tricia Biesmann also displays her colorful felted scarves and toppers.

Open 10am-6pm on Monday-Saturday and 124pm on Sunday.

Sage Custom Framing & Gallery 834 NW Brooks St. 541-382-5884 sageframing-gallery.com Continuing thru January 29 is featured group show, Small Works. A large group of talented local artists exhibiting everything from watercolor to oil paint, landscape to still life. All in the petite Woodland Landscape by Nancy Misek size range and all at affordable prices for everyone. Support our local artists! Show runs thru January 29, hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm, Saturday 12-4pm and by appointment, and closed for the holidays thru January 10.

SageBrushers Art Society 117 SW Roosevelt Ave. 541-617-0900 sagebrushersartofbend.com SageBrushers Art Society presents an all-member show of current works in the society gallery. Make a plan to visit the Stand Here Like a Shadow, acrylic/mixed media gallery and experience art created

by Lee August

by Bend’s largest community of artists. The SageBrushers Gallery is open Friday and Saturday, 1-4pm.

Showing thru February.

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Bee Happy by Helen Brown

The Alexander 1125 NE Watt Way 458-256-6854 • thealexanderbend.com Continuing thru January is featured artist Helen Brown. Helen is a Sunriver artist working in watercolor on rice paper. Her batik paintings can be seen at the Tumalo Art Company in Bend’s Old Mill District.

Helen chooses subjects ranging from animals to landscapes, but all in her recognizable batik style. The rice paper gives her work a very textural appearance. The nine pieces on display at the Alexander are representative of her variety of subject, that is... bees, horses, landscapes and statues.

The Wine Shop 55 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-389-2884 thewineshopbend.com The Wine Shop is showing recent work

by Sagebrushers Art Society member Bette Butler. From the mountains to the desert to the garden, Bette offers some of her recent paintings in watercolor and Brusho (powdered pigment). Showing thru January.

Sharlene’s Robin, watercolor,

by Bette Butler

Tumalo Art Company Old Mill District 541-385-9144 • tumaloartco.com January Group Show, Make a Wish, continues.

We are holding our December group show Make A Wish over thru January.

Come in and celebrate the New Year from 3-7pm during the Old Mill District’s First Friday Gallery Walk. Make your own wish! Our artists have put together a body of work about things they wish for — for instance, of her painting Laugh With Me, Katherine Taylor says, “My wish is that we each remember to laugh

more, becoming more light-hearted, kind, and carefree with each passing day.” And, Anne Gibson writes of, Dreams of Endless Summer, her landscape in the show, “I wouldn’t really dream for endless summer, the seasons are too good, and climate change makes that too eerie. But this place brings to mind long lazy days with tadpoles nibbling on your toes, small children laughing, dogs splashing after sticks, wildflowers blooming in profusion — that all add up to a kind of Dreams of Endless Summer, heaven on earth I dream we can preserve acrylic by Anne Gibson for our children’s children and theirs.” Each artist has written their thoughts to go along with their art.

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

The Wooden Jewel 844 NW Bond St., Ste. 100 541-593-4151 • thewoodenjewel.com The Wooden Jewel invites Central Oregon to come in and be amazed at the variety of fine art works — both paintings and sculptures — as well as and unique, contemporary, handmade custom jewelry, all by local and international artists.

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New Perspective for 2022

by EILEEN LOCK ARIES — Shine your light brightly in January even when life gives you challenges. Significant changes in February is good news for you financially. Make a decision in March and be ready to follow through. Slow down a little in April and let yourself catch up. May brings a glimpse of things that will come at the end of the year. Opportunities present themselves in June and being authentic will help them happen. Give attention to yourself and your home in July and be sure you have what you need. Stay optimistic in August and realize the changes are leading you in the right direction. Relationships may want your attention in September and it’s important to continue putting yourself first. Be patient with the people around you in October and be willing to let your plans change. Emotional situations become inspiring in November so get involved with what moves you. The end of this year brings opportunities for a chance to do what you want. Have faith in your dreams and go for them.

TAURUS — Cooperation is available in January so consider being open to the support of others. Changes happen easily in February and this is showing you that you are enough. Trust your intuition in March as it invites you to make more changes. Realize you are right where you belong in April and give yourself credit for getting there. Changes in May ultimately lead to more stability in the long run. June brings pleasure and celebrations so enjoy yourself.

Create more structure in July by rearranging a few things. Stay focused during August and be sure you are doing it your way. September brings new experiences so stay flexible with your approach. Speak up in October and ask for what you want. Push yourself in November and go beyond your old boundaries. December invites you to make decisions that help your life be easier and a lot more fun. Keep your heart open because magic is happening.

GEMINI — Make a plan in January to slow down a bit in the near future. Apply yourself in February and realize you are getting ready to make significant changes. Follow your heart in March and let it lead you to what makes you happy. Look at the bigger picture in April and realize many things are possible.

Only agree to things you want to do in May and remind yourself this is part of the new approach. Decisions made in June are designed to make your life easier. A very busy July puts a twinkle in your eye and a bounce in your walk. Appreciate your home and family in August and remind yourself what is important. Lots of change in September lifts your spirits and brings inspiration. Appreciate your relationships in October and remind yourself what a difference they make in your life. An intense November asks for you to step up and be responsible. Listen to the people in your life in December and understand how important their words are. New beginnings are right around the corner and it’s important to be optimistic.

CANCER — Resist the desire to retreat in January and shine your light for all to see. Perseverance pays off in February as you keep moving towards what you want. Actions speak louder than words in March so step up and make the changes. Cooperation is available in April especially when you are willing to talk about your dreams. Let yourself be supported in May and realize this is necessary in order to get your fresh start. An awkward feeling in June is simply because you are doing something new. Be open about what you need in July and stay receptive to the help of others. An honest conversation in August is exactly what you have needed for a while. Work behind the scenes in September and you can prepare for what’s coming. Relationships could surprise you in October and it will be important to be open to what is happening. An invitation in November needs you to be brave in the near future. Step into unfamiliar territory in December and you will see many new doors opening up for you. Stay optimistic about the opportunities that present themselves.

LEO — Be a cooperative influence in January and demonstrate that you can be a team player. Take care of business in February and realize how important this is. Find a new approach in March and let the world see new sides of you. Trust your intuition in April especially when it asks you to be patient.

Validate yourself in May in order to be sure you get what you need. Step forward in June and let the world see how amazing you are. Speak up in July and talk about all of the changes you want to make in the near future. Give attention to your living situation in August and make your comfort a priority. A playful approach in September is exactly what your contribution to relationships needs to be. Recognize your own intensity in October and direct it into something positive. Endings in November are simply making space for the good things that are coming. Be resilient in December and demonstrate your ability to make changes. Have faith in the new directions that are showing up.

VIRGO — Be willing to revisit situations in order to inspire healing in January. Recognize how much support you have in February to make the changes that you dream about. Action taken in March creates a ripple of changes in many areas. Step back a little in April and let yourself review what has been happening. Find your own pace in May as you watch many people around you speeding up. Realize your actions are inspiring others in June and do your best to demonstrate integrity. Have faith in July as many things around you are changing. Be patient in August as it takes a while for some things to come together. Appreciate and enjoy the relationships that you hold dear in September and be grateful to be able to. Make a positive contribution to your life in October that allows you to see the difference you are making. Open your heart in November and feel the love in your life. Make a decision in December that supports your happiness. Remind yourself that this is now your priority.

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LIBRA — Take the high road in January and show yourself how capable you are. Stay faithful to yourself in February and realize you how important this is. Trust your intuition in March as it invites you to try something new. Let yourself dream in April and consider letting your dreams come true.

Completion in May makes it easy to move forward with enthusiasm. Be a little bit selfish in June and realize how good that feels. A busy July finds you being invited to lots of social situations that lift your mood. Give your living situation your attention in August and do things that make it more comfortable. Put a little bounce in your walk in September and let the world know you are open to your life changing. Relationships could surprise you in October and it’s important to keep and open heart. Trust is required in November as you watch many changes happening around you. Hold light in December and remind yourself to be the optimistic one. Remind yourself that there is a transformation inside of you happening and it’s a good one.

SCORPIO — Decisions made in January are impacting and effective. Follow through with more changes in February and you will realize how good this feels. Listen to your inner voice in March as it guides you to make more change. Your intuition is spot on in April so follow your heart as it leads you to being happier. Take a few time outs in May as many things in your life are being rearranged. It’s easier to take a lot of little steps in June and you need to realize you are still moving forward. Patience is required in July while you figure out what to do next. A renewed confidence in August is exactly what will help you be successful. Make an effort to be optimistic in September even when you have very few facts. More definition in October will make it easier for you to relax. Be completely true to yourself in November and remind yourself you are amazing. December gives you the chance to show the world who you are and the difference you want to make. Believe in yourself and other people will do the same.

SAGITTARIUS — January is your chance to show the world what you are made of. Continue to demonstrate your talents in February and discover many people want to learn from you. Find some private time to recharge in March and remind yourself why this is important. Notice the completion in April and accept that this is necessary in order to move on. Watch for a glimpse of things to come in May and remember to be patient. Have some fun in June and you will see this is an important ingredient for you to be happy. Do something new in July and discover there are many things that you can still learn. Hard work pays off in August and you will begin to see the difference you are making. Talk to the people around you in September and let them know what you are up to. Welcome new relationships in October and make an effort to be a part of your community. Be honest about how you feel in November so you can take care of what you need. Feel proud of yourself in December and receive the praise and support of others. Welcome this opportunity to expand yourself and your dreams.

CAPRICORN — Pay close attention to your inner dialogue in January and realize the decisions you are making. Conversations are open and honest in February and this is your chance to talk about what you are doing. Demonstrate your changes in March and notice how it makes you feel. A strong understanding in April helps you understand what is now true for you. Keep it simple in May and move quietly with whatever you are doing. Your changes are starting to show in June and it’s important for you to feel confident about your choices. Create some private space for yourself in July and let your mind and body rejuvenate. Start a new regime in August and it will be very effective. Distractions could be challenging in September and it’s important to remember your new choices. Keep your opinions to yourself in October and remind yourself what you see in others is a reflection of a part of yourself. Forward progress is very apparent in November and it’s important to give yourself credit. New decisions in December are an extension of what you have been working on recently. Give yourself permission to start creating the bigger picture.

AQUARIUS — Decisions made in January are big ones and can change the direction of your life. Steps taken in February are cooperative and will create more change. Appreciate what you are doing in March and remind yourself that is why you are doing it. Let your intuition guide you in April as you follow your heart. Listen, listen then listen some more in May and pay attention to everything that you hear. New beginnings are showing up in June and it’s important to understand there will be plenty to choose from. A very active July is filled with a variety of experiences and will wake up many sides of yourself. Take care of the basics in August and realize you are preparing for what’s coming. September finds you actively exploring new places and fun experiences. Relationships get your attention in October and it’s time to feel the love in your life. Let go of needing to know the outcome in November and venture into unfamiliar areas. Notice how radiant you are in December and remind yourself what you have done that is causing this. Keep shining and discover what happens when you do.

PISCES — Surprise yourself in January by making decisions that you have only dreamed about. Set new goals for yourself in February and realize how good the structure feels. Listen to your inner guidance in March as it leads you towards happiness. Love yourself and your journey in April and remember why that is so important. Do what feels right in May and you will find what you are looking for. Slow down in June and let your heart manifest what it wants. Let July be a playful month filled with frivolous experiences and gentle indulgences. Listen to your body in August and do exactly what it is asking.

Hold steady with your physical changes in September and realize you are changing an old habit. Notice how your body is showing you the impact your choices are making in October and be proud of yourself. Believe in yourself completely in November as you turn a significant corner and elevate your life.

Feel proud of yourself in December and give yourself credit for your contribution to your change. Remember you are the one that made the choices and it’s time to feel the rewards.

Love and Light Always, Eileen Lock

Listen for the song in your heart, find the melody and dance to the music.

Check out Eileen’s radio programs online at blogtalkradio.com. Cosmic Lunch Break on Mondays at 8am, What’s Up Wednesday at 8am and Talking With Spirit on Fridays at 8am.

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Large Paintings — Landscapes & Abstractions

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Full House for Marunowski’s Exhibition, Large Paintings — Landscapes & Abstractions

Sunriver Bells Perform with Forest of Turquoise & Gold

Marunowski Chatting With Photographer & Fellow Framer Dave Kamperman

Participants in the My Central Oregon Home Exhibition

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Kenneth Marunowski’s Exhibition at Sunriver Lodge Betty Gray Gallery Photos by Cascade A&E

Family Posing with Autumn Sunflowers and Edge of Summer

Marunowski & The Sunriver Bells with Forest of Turquoise & Gold

Discussing the Importance of Color

Marunowski & Fellow Artists Posing with The Valley

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Sisters Folk Festival Announces the 2022

My Own Two Hands Annual Fundraiser Theme, Moving Beyond, & Invites Artists to Participate

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he My Own Two Hands art auction fundraiser will be an inperson event with options to bid virtually, scheduled for April 30, 2022.

Sisters Folk Festival staff and board are thrilled to announce this year’s theme, Moving Beyond. SFF humbly invites artists to consider contributing artwork to help fulfill SFF’s mission to strengthen community and transform lives through music and art. Artists are encouraged to create with the theme in mind, but donating a theme-oriented piece is not a requirement.

SFF is much more than just a music festival. The educational outreach in the Sisters School District includes 21 years of music and arts education through the Americana Project, 13 years of building handmade guitars and ukuleles in the high school’s luthier program, visual arts support and a completed five-year Studio to School Grant for arts programming grades K-8. In addition to the Americana Project and luthier program, SFF’s partnership with the Sisters Schools has guaranteed that every child in the district has equitable access to visual arts education in grades K-6, and multi-disciplinary art classes as an elective class in both the middle and high school for all students. SFF has also hosted creativity camps and summer concerts, virtual classes and workshops, river trips with beloved SFF musicians and the Song Academy for Youth.

The SFF MOTH jury committee will be selecting one piece they believe best represents this year’s MOTH theme, Moving Beyond, for the promotional artwork. This selected piece will be used in virtual and print marketing to promote all the happenings of My Own Two Hands.

To be considered, artists must submit their artwork no later than March 4, 2022. The final deadline to donate art for the auction is March 11, 2022 for receipt of the completed piece. In addition to the Design Award, cash

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awards will be given in several other areas, including Theme, Americana Folk Award and Awards of Merit.

A few details for visual artists and community members to consider and calendar: • March 4 – Art submission deadline for promotional artwork consideration • March 11 – Last day to submit artwork to SFF to allow time to jury pieces for award selection, professionally photograph the art and prepare the online artwork spotlights on SFF’s website and social media feeds, the MOTH auction site and email campaigns • April 29 – My Own Two Hands free community celebration at Sisters Art Works: Art, live music and camaraderie • April 30 – My Own Two Hands art auction fundraiser, an in-person ticketed party with a virtual component to encourage expanded out-ofthe-area bidding Sisters Folk Festival works to promote artists, their work and the community of Sisters as an arts destination, encouraging the economic vitality that comes with a creative culture. Please consider participating in the 2022 My Own Two Hands Moving Beyond art auction fundraiser.

Visit sistersfolkfestival.org for more information about My Own Two Hands, how to submit artwork, awards, and more. sistersfolkfestival.org

Art by John Runnels

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ohn Runnels loves painting aspen trees.

They are his primary subject and he is unapologetic about it. “They are just neat trees” he explains. He admires the way they sway in the wind, turn brilliant gold in the fall and provide a verdant canopy over mountain streams. “They just have a lot of personality.” Runnels’ oil paintings are showcased at Red Chair Gallery during January.

Runnels hails from Colorado where he spent summers at his grandparents’ cabin at 8,500 feet elevation in the Spanish Peaks area. The high terrain was full of huge swaths of aspens amid the mountain conifers. He grew to love them as the leaves changed from trembling light green in June to brilliant yellow and red by September. It wasn’t until much later that he began to paint them.

Luckily, he had moved to Bend by then, where aspens are abundant.

After college, Runnels joined the Air Force and was stationed at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, where he worked as an illustrator for the base’s publications. He did a bit of abstract painting

by JULIA KENNEDY COCHRAN — Red Chair Gallery with acrylics in his spare time. After a short stint at a telecommunications company, he opened his own telecommunications firm, which had offices in Portland, Seattle and Anchorage. He was not painting then but he missed his aspens so much that he planted some on his property in Portland.

They didn’t survive at that low altitude. They also like to have their roots wet (hence their penchant to grow near streams) but they don’t like their leaves wet. So Portland’s rainy climate doomed them.

Runnels and his wife spent many weekends in Central Oregon and when it came time to retire, he decided this was where he wanted to settle.

He decided to take up art again, this time with oil paint, and enrolled in a couple of summer workshops taught by artist Robert Moore, who also often paints aspens. Now he paints almost every day, believing as Moore told him, that you only get better if you paint every day. His style is Impressionistic with heavy use of a palette knife to apply paint thickly.

Before starting a painting, Runnels takes a lot

of photographs of aspens in different settings: framing a mountain peak, bordering a stream or just reflecting light. Then he adapts the scene in his painting. He especially loves the bright leaf colors of the fall but will paint aspens in any season. He is even fascinated by the bark, which most people see as white with black markings. He notices that the dark markings can actually be purple or blue also. With all this input, a successful composition is the artist’s gift. “It’s up to the artist to make it interesting, to make it pleasing to the eye,” he notes.

Lately, Runnels has been experimenting with adding figures, such as Native Americans on horseback, or with teepees in the background, to his forest paintings. He even occasionally paints animals, such as buffalo, and other plants, such as poppies. His abiding passion, however, will probably always be aspen trees.

Runnels had a solo exhibit of his work at The Loft last year and will be featured there again sometime this coming summer. redchairgallerybend.com

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Bend Artist Ken Marunowski Welcomes

“The Year of the Tiger” with New & Old Paintings at Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden

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In the Name of the Lotus, mixed media on paper, 30”x22”

Floating Lotus II, mixed media on paper, 30”x22” 16 January 2022 | www.CascadeAE.com

Floating Lotus I, mixed media on paper, 30”x22”

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n early March 2020, abstract painter Ken Marunowski and two other artists enjoyed a lavish opening at the Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland. A flattering introduction by the Executive Director of the Garden was given to each artist, who, in turn, provided brief introductions to the work presented. The celebratory and well-attended occasion didn’t last, however, as COVID entered our collective lives and shuttered the exhibition only three days after it opened. Looking back upon this moment in time, Marunowski jokes, “It was the most conceptual art show I’ve ever had! To have paintings on display with nobody to view them was so bizarre. I couldn’t get to the artworks even if I wanted to. Lan Su was closed.”

Lan Su ushers in the Chinese New Year this February. “To show my work during this most important Chinese holiday is a great honor,” the artist shares, “especially considering the many locals and tourists alike who will visit the Garden for this special occasion.” A tai chi practitioner of six years with Master Chen, owner of Oregon Tai Chi Wushu, Ken feels a strong affinity for Chinese culture and tradition and attempts to imbue his abstract paintings with a particular sensitivity that stems from his tai chi practice. “There is a sense of flow in tai chi that I draw upon when making marks on canvas and a unity I try to realize that reflects the circular nature, or yin/yang, of this ancient internal martial art,” Marunowski reveals.

This January and February 2022, Marunowski will receive a second opportunity to exhibit paintings and mixed media works at the Garden, that is, as long as the Omicron variant doesn’t force the space to close again. Ken remains hopeful that the show will go on, and in this spirit of hope, the painter has created some new works to adorn the walls of the Scholar’s Hall. Abstract paintings like Rising Lotus and Enter the Deep will appear beside at least one painting from his previous show, Perfume of Lotus Flowers. Such works draw upon the five elements that comprise the garden itself: rocks, water, plants, architecture and poetry. “I’m particularly drawn to the Lotus flower as a dominant motif in my current work,” Ken states; “it’s a most beautiful flower that rises out of the muck, rather unexpectedly in fact, and provides a perfect symbol for what we, humanity, are currently attempting to do in the continued wake of the coronavirus.”

Visit Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden this January and February 2022 not only to experience the exquisite space and serene presence of the Garden itself, but also to view Marunowski’s latest paintings that abstractly respond to it. Participate in “the biggest Chinese New Year celebration in the Pacific Northwest!” this February as Lan Su offers its Chinese New Year Lantern Viewing Evenings, “eight evenings of traditional lantern viewings, when the garden glows with hanging red lanterns illuminating sweeping roof lines, and Lake Zither reflects the lights of dragon and phoenix lantern sculptures” (lansugarden.org). The Year of the Tiger awaits you!

In addition to the gratitude the artist feels with respect to this exhibition opportunity, Marunowski is duly grateful since his work will be on display as Rising Lotus, oil on canvas, 48”x30”

To view the art of Ken Marunowski, please visit his website at kennethmarunowski.com, his Facebook page at Ken Marunowski, or his Instagram account @kenmarunowski. Xie xie! kennethmarunowski.comv

Enter the Deep, oil on canvas, 48”x30”

Perfume of Lotus Flowers

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Rooted Exhibition at the High Desert Museum Celebrates the Life & Influence of Pat Clark

by KENNETH MARUNOWSKI, Ph.D. — A&E Feature Writer

“Roots: They find a way.” ~ Pat Clark

Rooted Exhibition Wall at the High Desert Museum. Photo by Kenneth Marunowski

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A Root Drawing Session. Photo courtesy of Helen Loeffler

n Saturday November 20, the Central Oregon arts community gathered at the High Desert Museum to celebrate the opening of Rooted, an exhibition conceived by master printmaker and longtime educator Patricia Clark and curated by Bill Hoppe. The ostensible inspiration for the exhibition was a massive Bar Harbor Juniper root dug up from Pat’s yard that she felt provided an interesting subject, both physically and metaphorically, for artistic exploration. Over the course of nine weeks, numerous artists, more than 50 in all, gathered at Clark’s garage to draw this challenging root. It was to be our last project together, we understood, as Pat was currently under hospice care after cancer once again reared its ugly head. I, surely like many others, thought she would be there that Saturday, but much to our chagrin she passed the Monday of that very week.

Though incredibly saddened, we convened in Pat’s honor that day at the High Desert Museum to view the exhibition, to share fond memories and heavy tears, and simply to be with one another as we paid tribute to our unwavering mentor.

That late afternoon / early evening we gathered at the Scalehouse Gallery for a commemorative toast and some nibbles, and reflected upon the incredible opportunity we all had as students, colleagues and friends of this immensely inspiring artist and educator extraordinaire.

About a month after the opening, I revisited the Rooted exhibition. This time it was just me, the many wonderful works and the presence of Pat. A video looped opposite the long wall of works-on-paper in which Pat discussed the project, the needs it addressed and the exciting results it generated. There were literal representations in various drawing media, abstract musings upon the root as symbol, image and text combinations, prints, photographs and collages — all thoughtful responses to one source: the root, and thus, Pat Clark.

As Pat’s voice continued to ring harmoniously in my ears, I couldn’t help but think she was there, as she always had been in her thoughtful, supportive and encouragingly critical way. Of course she was there; her presence resonated fully throughout the exhibition space. Thoroughly immersed in this multimedia presentation, the call over the loudspeaker indicating the museum would close in a half-hour snapped me out of my artistic reverie and back to the present moment.

During that remaining time, I visited one other exhibition space, primarily to compose myself after this heartfelt reflection upon art and life.

As I strolled about the Desertarium gallery featuring native wildlife of the High Desert, things felt differently, more connected as it were. Peering into a tank of water, two turtles swam over to greet me, one from a log, the other from the tank’s bottom. They stayed with me, returning my thoughtful gaze for quite some time. Two burrowing owls did the same, swiveling their heads to look at me as I

approached them. I couldn’t help but feel Pat’s presence through these creatures, mediums of her spirit. Even outside the museum, the pine forest looked a bit more brilliant, its deep purple and red hues offering warmth and companionship as the wind whispering through it provided a sensitive caress. This, I thought, is what a powerful exhibition is supposed to do. It changes you, provoking a different way of looking, thinking and feeling, and alters the way one experiences life itself.

Pat Clark changed the way so many artists experience life via their particular approach to making art.With respect to her art, she often spoke of creating problems for herself that she would then resolve through a variety of innovative approaches.

The problem we Central Oregon artists now face is how to productively move forward in her absence for Pat was the connective tissue of our art community, the central root from which we all tapped inspiration and advice.

Fortunately for us, Pat’s influence and legacy live on, not only through the Rooted exhibition and the many years of guidance she so willingly provided, but also through an initiative presented to Pat before her passing: The Patricia Clark Studio. As articulated in an email from Scalehouse Gallery, the proponent of this initiative, “The Studio will honor Pat’s legacy and her original vision of Scalehouse by providing free studio space to working artists, a space for arts education programming and a place to remember Pat.” Located next door to the Scalehouse Gallery in the Franklin Crossing Building, the studio will house Pat’s collection of sketchbooks and selected works of art that she generously gifted the gallery.

The Rooted exhibition itself continues through mid-February at the High Desert Museum and includes an illustrated catalog featuring four essays as well as photos of selected works and of the root drawing sessions themselves. Be sure to visit this exhibition and experience for yourself the enduring legacy of Pat Clark. highdesertmuseum.org

Pat Clark drawing the root. Photo courtesy of Helen Loeffler

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Artistic Director and Conductor, Brett Mitchell. Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival

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he renowned Sunriver Music Festival enters its 45th season with a new Artistic Director and Conductor, Brett Mitchell, plus plenty of musical excitement before summer arrives.

First up in 2022 is the Festival’s crowd-pleasing Valentine’s Dinner & Dance Concert. Sponsored by Sunriver Resort and featuring the Pacific Northwest’s premier dance band Blue Skies Big Band, it’s Monday, February 14, at Sunriver Resort’s historic Great Hall. The evening begins with a hosted happy hour followed by a multi-course plated dinner and full concert. Tickets are $90 each. This event usually sells out, so get your tickets now at sunrivermusic.org, or call 541-5931084 or email tickets@sunrivermusic.org.

Blue Skies is a 17-piece big band based in Eugene Oregon and keeping alive the great tradition of big band swing music of the 1920’s-1940’s.

The tight vocal harmonies of the Jewel Tones front the band with a sound reflecting the great trios of the ‘30s and ‘40s, from the Boswell Sisters to the Andrew Sisters.

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MUSIC

Music lovers, mark your calendars for the return of Sunriver Music Festival’s Piano Showcase: From Bach to Boogie to Jazz on April 1-2. This interactive two-day event features four exceptional pianists celebrating the piano. Come for concerts and workshops in genrespanning programming filled with collaboration, performances and education. Portland’s Michael Allen Harrison (founder of the popular Ten Grands concert series) leads the event this season, along with pianists Mac Potts, Colleen Adent and Andrea Johnson. For complete program and ticket information, visit sunrivermusic.org or contact the Festival at tickets@sunrivermusic.org or 541-593-1084.

AND… announcing the dates for the 45th Annual Summer Festival — August 9-21, 2022, in Sunriver and Bend with Artistic Director and Conductor Brett Mitchell, the Festival Orchestra and world-class

soloists. Member tickets go on sale in April. “We are deep in the midst of shaping this exceptional inaugural season with our new Artistic Director and Conductor Brett Mitchell,” states Executive Director Meagan Iverson. “I’m thoroughly excited about the musical experiences Maestro Mitchell is crafting for this community.” Watch sunrivermusic. org for sneak peeks as the details come together and start or renew your membership now to get in on early ticket sales!

With evolving industry norms and best practices, Sunriver Music Festival follows current CDC/OHA guidelines and full COVID-19 vaccination or proof of negative test is required for indoor events. Visit sunrivermusic.org for the Festival’s complete policy. sunrivermusic.org

Blue Skies Big Band. Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival

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January at the Tower

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Brett Dennen See the World Tour January 6 | 8pm Brett Dennen is telling us to get out and see the world at a time when we need it more than ever.

Flame-haired, six-foot-five, and with a singular gift for meditating on life’s most meaningful subjects with equal parts innocence and razor sharp wit, you know Dennen from his decade-plus career as a singer/songwriter. With a successful string of albums and four Top Ten AAA singles like “Make You Crazy,” “Wild Child,” and 2018’s “Already Gone,” which achieved his highest chart position yet, Dennen has cemented himself as a fixture in American folk music. What you may not know about Brett is that he did not set out to be a professional musician. It is a surprising revelation for someone who embodies the best of songwriting: singular storytelling, singability, and the unique capacity to hold up a mirror to our lives, our society, and the greater world.

M-Pact January 12 | 7:30pm Called “one of the best pop/jazz vocal groups in the world” by the San Francisco Chronicle, these six trailblazers unite the soul of Stevie Wonder and the funk of Earth, Wind & Fire with the a cappella harmonies of Take 6. Their “pact” to showcase the power of nature’s first instrument — the human voice — earned them Vocal Group of the Year (LA Music Awards), Artist of the Year (Seattle Music Awards) and Grand Champs of the national Harmony Sweepstakes competition.

The Tower Theatre Foundation’s awardwinning education and outreach programs known as LessonPLAN (Performing Live Arts Now), connects students to performing arts in Central Oregon. On January 11, LessonPLAN is partnering with Redmond High School to host an in-school performance with M-Pact. Two hundred and fifty Redmond and Ridgeview High School students will have the opportunity to attend this engaging performance.

Mark Hummel’s 30th Anniversary Harmonica Blues Blowout January 14 | 7:30pm Mark Hummel’s annual touring festival, this year honoring 1960’s Chicago harmonica legend and Blues Hall of Famer Big Walter Horton, features nine world-class musicians, including: Sugar Ray Norcia (W.C. Handy Award-winner, Roomful of Blues’ lead singer); Kim Wilson (front man for the Fabulous Thunderbirds, winner of 2021 Blues Music Award for Blues Harmonica); guitarist and singer Duke Robillard (Roomful of Blues, The Pleasure Kings, Fabulous Thunderbirds); Indianborn, San Jose-based Bombay Blues Man Aki Kumar; drummer Wes Starr (Asleep at the Wheel, Delbert McClinton, Marcia Ball, Omar and the Howlers); and longtime Blues Harmonica Blowout member Bob Welsh (guitar, piano and bass).

PLEASE NOTE: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people gather. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. By entering the Tower Theatre’s facilities, employees and patrons voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. towertheatre.org • 541-317-0700

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Headliners Announced for 2022 Oregon Winterfest

he OnPoint Community Credit Union Oregon Winterfest announced two iconic headliners and a rocking lineup of music acts to play the Pacific Northwest’s largest winter event at the Deschutes Expo Center over President’s Day Weekend, February 18-20, 2022. Over the weekend, the frosty air of the fairgrounds will ring with big bass beats, electric rock, bumping jams and the sweet sounds of fiddles and guitars, adding an extra layer of ambiance and delight to the Pacific Northwest’s most rollicking winter celebration.

Hip-hop legend Bone Thugs-n-Harmony will headline on Friday, February 18 at 8:30pm on the Oregrown Main Stage inside the Expo Arena. The group is one of the original pioneers of the genre and worked with 2Pac, Notorious BIG and Eazy E while all were still alive in the 1990s. The four rappers have been called the most melodic hip-hop group of all time by MTV and have one of the most enduring singles to ever hit the airwaves, Tha Crossroads. The funky, surfy, dance rock of Scott Pemberton will open for Bone Thugs-n-Harmony at 7pm.

Precious Byrd will open for Quiet Riot on the Oregrown Main Stage on Saturday, February 19 at 7pm. Precious Byrd is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most in-demand bands. Quiet Riot is an institution of hard rock with continuous touring and album releases from 1973 through 2019. The group is most famous

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for getting wild with Cum On Feel the Noize and is listed among VH1’s top 100 Hard Rock bands. Quiet Riot will take the stage at 8:30pm.

“We’ve played Winterfest before and it’s still one of our favorite shows of the entire year,” said Precious Byrd bassist Lonnie Chapin. “It’s so festive. The energy from the moment we hit the stage to the moment we leave — we love it.”

A half-dozen other acts will play the Sparks Stage, a special venue set up just for the Winterfest where festival attendees can enjoy the fire pits while listening to the hard charging sounds of Blackstrap Bluegrass, the Americana essence of Ky Burt, the blues and folk of Gabriel Sweyn, the country swing of Burnin' Moonlight, the American acoustic of reunited Sonic Benders and the rootsy tunes of local Bend duo Toast and Jam. Oregon Winterfest will also feature unique culinary experiences, dozens of family-fun activities, ice-carving, a rail jam and more than 150 artisans and vendors throughout the indoor heated Fine Arts & Crafts Pavilion and Wonderland Marketplace.

Access to music acts and the entire festival is available by purchasing Oregon Winterfest tickets now at oregonwinterfest.com. oregonwinterfest.com • onpointcu.com • layitoutevents.com

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The Tower Theatre & Project Recover Presents

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To What Remains he Tower Theatre and Project Recover will presents To What Remains on Thursday, January 20 at 7:30pm.

To What Remains is the story of Project Recover, a small team of accomplished scientists, oceanographers, archaeologists, historians, researchers and military veterans who have dedicated their lives to scouring the depths of the ocean and the farthest corners of the earth, to search for, recover and repatriate the remains of the more than 80,000 Americans missing in action since WWII. While the search for a single crash site can require years of effort, the Project Recover team members are fueled by the sense of purpose that comes from identifying the remains of Americans who gave their lives in service, returning those remains to their proper home and bringing closure to families who had nothing more than a picture on a mantle, vague memories passed down from prior generations and unanswered questions.

The Tower Theatre is offering a $5 discount on tickets for all Military Veterans and Active Duty personnel.

Use the code THANKYOU when purchasing tickets.

Watch the trailer at youtube.com/watch.

Purchase tickets at towertheatre.org/tickets-and-events/to-what-remains-project-recover.

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Ashland Independent Film Festival Announces Diverse New Leadership

he Ashland Independent Film Festival announces three new appointments to key leadership positions, including artistic director, executive director and board president. Each new team member brings diverse perspectives and decades of public art organization experience to the beloved Southern Oregon nonprofit event, celebrating its 21st anniversary in 2022.

Roberta Munroe has been appointed AIFF artistic director. Munroe previously led programming for several premier global film events, including Sundance, Los Angeles Film Festival and Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) New York. She has also produced over 40 projects and directed six films.

“As a Black lesbian in the film festival

world, I’ve had the pleasure to work with several top-tier festivals in the mainstream and LGBTQI communities over this past 30 years,” says Munroe.

“Community is deeply important to me both personally, and professionally and it’s been an absolute pleasure to be embraced by the Ashland community.

AIFF will continue a strong focus on local talent and local audiences, while also welcoming the global filmmaker communities. Moviemaker Magazine has called AIFF one of the top 25 film festivals in the world for filmmakers to submit their work to, and we are excited to continue to earn this honorable title.”

"We are thrilled to welcome Roberta Munroe to Ashland, who will bring immense passion and highly regarded expertise to her new

role,” says Sachta Card, Ashland business owner and entrepreneur.

“Her authenticity, experience and perspective will be valuable assets to the festival and our community."

Sky Loos will serve as AIFF’s executive director. A longtime Ashland resident with strong ties to the community, Loos is a seasoned nonprofit professional who previously served as director of operations at Britt Festivals, and was Education & Community Outreach Director at Southern Oregon Humane Society.

AIFF has also named Kirkaldy Myers as board president, marking the first time the AIFF board has been headed by a Black man. Myers is an Independent Arts Producer and XR Digital Collaborator. He has a vast network in the entertainment industry

which he is prepared to bring to the Ashland Independent Film Festival.

“This festival is capable of marquee prominence,” says Myers. “Roberta Munroe and Sky Loos are invaluable to the AIFF. I am very excited about them as co-leaders and what they will do to ensure the future of The Ashland Independent Film Festival.”

Additional Ashland Independent Film Festival details, including participating films, special events and ticket sales will be announced in early 2022. AIFF Memberships start at $35 and include early access, exclusive events and screenings, free and discounted tickets and other benefits, all while supporting a beloved nonprofit arts organization. ashlandfilm.org

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“Know Origins” this January with Deschutes Public Library

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hich came first, the chicken or the egg? Discover what history and modern science can tell us as Deschutes Public Library presents “Know Origins” in January. Dive into the early days of mammals that ruled the oceans and hear tales of the Belted Kingfisher.

Take note on progressive changes with an award-winning documentary on the disability rights movement and Oregon’s recent law providing access to legal psilocybin. Attend a gong bath meditation and hear about the vibrations that shaped Oregon’s landscape with a local geologist. All programs are free and open to the public. Wearing a face mask is required at all library programs and events. Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration.

Geology of Central Oregon* The volcanic landscapes of Central Oregon have been shaped by tectonic forces that are active on a global scale. Explore new insights on the faults shaping Oregon’s landscapes with geologist Dr. Daniele McKay. • Saturday, January 8 • 1-2pm • La Pine Library | 16425 First St., La Pine • Saturday, January 8 • 1-2pm • Live online* (registration required) Kingfisher Stories* Settle in for tales of the mighty kingfisher and learn the origin of “halcyon days.” Gather tips on how to identify their plumage and song alongside rivers locally with nature writer Marina Richie.

• Wednesday, January 12 • 6-7pm • East Bend Library 62080 Dean Swift Rd., Bend • Wednesday, January 12 • 6-7pm • Live online* (registration required) Origin & Evolution of Whales* Cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) are found in all oceans of the world, yet these large-bodied mammals evolved from their terrestrial ancestors.

Hear the fascinating story of the origin and evolution of cetaceans.

• Thursday, January 13 • 6-7pm • Downtown Bend Library 601 NW Wall St., Bend • Friday, January 14 • 12-1pm • Sisters Library | 110 N Cedar St., Sisters • Friday, January 14 • 12-1pm • Live online* (registration required) Patient Zero: A Curious History of Diseases* For as long as human civilizations have existed, so has disease. Hear the infectious history of disease outbreaks: how they start, how they spread and the science that ultimately allows us to overcome them.

• Thursday, January 13 • 6:30-7:30pm • Live online* (registration required)

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The Historical Origins of Slavery & Racism in America* What we think of as racism was not invented, it was built. Murray Godfrey, history professor at COCC, will discuss how slavery and racism took hold in early America and the implications it had for future generations.

• Tuesday, January 18 • 6-7pm • Live online (registration required) Human Evolution and the Origins of Inequality* Examine the social behavior of animals with a specific focus on nonhuman primates, including what they can tell us about our own status-seeking behaviors and our evolutionary history as it pertains to inequality.

• Tuesday, January 18 • 6:30-7:30pm • Live online (registration required) Psilocybin Therapy in Oregon* Oregon became the first state to adopt law making access to psilocybin legal when voters approved Measure 109 in 2020. Learn about next steps and federal regulations as Oregon prepares to implement this law starting in 2023.

• Wednesday, January 19 • 6-7pm • Downtown Bend Library 601 NW Wall St., Bend • Wednesday, January 19 • 6-7pm • Live online* (registration required) Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution Screening* In the early 1970s, a revolution blossomed at a ramshackle summer camp for teenagers with disabilities, transforming their lives and igniting a landmark movement. Watch this award-winning documentary on the disability rights movement. Ages 17+.

• Tuesday, January 25 • 5:30-7:30pm • Live online (registration required) Origins of Transformation: Sound Yoga and Gong Bath Meditation* Prepare to receive the healing attributes of gongs and other sound therapy instruments beginning with light movement and breathwork before surrendering into the ultimate relaxation. Registration required.

• Thursday, January 27 • 6:30-8pm • Downtown Bend Library 601 NW Wall St., Bend For more information about these programs, please visit the library website at deschuteslibrary.org. People with disabilities needing accommodations (alternative formats or auxiliary aides) should contact Liz Goodrich at lizg@ deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1032. deschuteslibrary.org

LITERATURE

Visit Bend Teams with Local Artists for New Photography Book

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eleased December 8, Ineffable (Vol III) is a photo book created by Bend photographer and designer Richard Bacon, along with 33 local photographers and Visit Bend. The book features nearly 100 images showcasing Central Oregon’s landscapes, people, world class recreation and urban settings.

“With the pandemic changing travel plans for many of us, Ineffable offers a unique way to experience the beauty and character of Bend,” explained Nate Wyeth, Visit Bend’s VP of Marketing and Communication, as well as a contributing photographer. “The best thing is that all money made from this book will help protect Bend’s wild places.”

Ineffable is offered for $15 with 100 percent of proceeds going to the Bend Sustainability Fund, a program designed to take care of the places that take care of us by reinvesting in the community of Bend. Books are available for purchase at the Ticket Mill in the Old Mill District, all Backporch and Thump Coffee locations, Outside-In and the Bend Visitor Center downtown.

A complete list of businesses where the book is available can be found at visitbend.com/ineffable.

The new volume of Ineffable includes a dedication to the late Alex Kollar, a

Bend photographer and kayaker who died earlier this year. Kollar’s photography has been included in all three volumes of Ineffable, and book sales from the December 8 opening event went to his memorial fund.

Bend photographer Lane Pearson was a dear friend of Kollar’s and a contributor to all three volumes of the books. “This is a great way to honor and cherish the memories of Alex, a true adventurer and ambassador of all things great in the Central Oregon outdoors,” Pearson said. “As someone born and raised in Bend, I love how Ineffable captures the spirit of this region. In a world of digital scrolling, it’s meaningful to have a collection of photography in print.”

The book is 84 pages and printed on a special, uncoated stock using a unique printing technique designed to showcase photographic images. 2021 marks the third volume of this popular collection of Central Oregon photos. The first two editions of Ineffable have raised nearly $25,000 to be reinvested through the Bend Sustainability Fund.

For a glimpse at Ineffable, including a sampling of images contained in the book, visit visitbend.com/ineffable. visitbend.com • bendsustainabilityfund.com

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he 13th annual Sunriver Art Fair will be held August 12, 13 and 14, 2022, in a charming village setting located in beautiful Sunriver. Applications are open, and the deadline to apply is March 4, 2022.

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Jewelry artist Amy Pheiffer was drawn into her field by an interest in lapidary. For her the joy of creating begins while out in nature searching for prizes in the earth’s geology. (She does have a B.S. in geology and enjoyed a long career working as a geologist.)

Rocks and minerals become the material and flora and fauna become the inspiration. Pheiffer cuts, shapes and polishes all her

own creations. She is equally passionate about both the rock and the metal forms in jewelry. Reflecting nature, Pheiffer’s pieces can best be described as organic. She forges all the metal — using recycled metal whenever possible. She even collected gold in Alaska that has been incorporated into some her designs.

Wood artist Jim Fister creates natural wood furniture and home accessories. One of his most popular items is unique decorative shelf units. He also builds end tables that reflect his love for functional conversation pieces that serve a utilitarian purpose. Natural is the key word for Fister’s work. He applies minimal manipulation to create usable art that is a welcome additional to any setting. His work is designed to be touched and used. Jim is happy to work with you to create something special that fits your size constraints. He also provides custom framing for other art pieces.

Artists’ Gallery Sunriver Village, Building 19 artistsgallerysunriver.com • 541-593-4382

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SISTERS EXHIBITS In support of state and federal guidelines for social distancing, most venues have attendance protocols in place.

Please call or visit each venue website for updated information.

to volunteer or donate | call 541.382.3537 | www.hsco.org

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Welcome New Artists Gary Cooley • Glen Corbett Diane Hallstrom • Barbara Cella • Clarke Berryman 541.719.1800 | 357 W Hood Ave. Sisters | hoodavenueart.com

Hood Avenue Art 357 W Hood Ave., Sisters hoodavenueart.com • info@hoodavenueart.com • 541-719-1800 The walls came down, the lights went up and the dust has settled! Hood Avenue Art has grown to over 2,000 square feet of gallery space and added five new artists, including sculptor Gary Cooley and painters Glen Corbett, Diane L. Farquhar Hallstrom, Barbara Cella and Clarke Berryman. We are excited to welcome them to our group of talented artists. Come by and see the new space and art, now open seven days a week.

Raven Makes Gallery 182 E Hood Ave., Sisters 541-719-1182 • ravenmakesgallery.com Offering Native American and First Nations artwork and jewelry.Contemporary and meaningful first market works from Southwest tribes, Northwest Coast Peoples and the Far North. Check our website for current hours.

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Stitchin’ Post Gallery 311 W Cascade Ave., Sisters 541-549-6061 • stitchinpost.com Shop, Create and Learn — Come Feed Your Passion. You can also check out our online items such as books and patterns, fabrics, gifts and kits, mixed media and more. Open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 11am-4pm.

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s we turn the page on 2021, we look forward to exciting events and new exhibits in January. To check out the details for all our events, go to highdesertmuseum.org/calendar.

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Please note that face coverings are still required for indoor galleries but are not required outdoors. Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you here soon! highdesertmuseum.org

• Winter Nights | Thursdays, 4-8pm • Wildlife Conservation Photography Saturday, January 8, 10am-2pm • Natural History Pub: Locating Bull Trout Using DNA Technology Monday, January 10, 7-8pm • Fashions of Silver City, Idaho, 1885 Saturday, January 15, 11-1pm • Exclusive Members’ Exhibition Preview: Imagine a World Friday, January 28, 5:30-8pm • Exhibition Opening: Imagine a World Saturday, January 29, 10-4pm

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The Museum at Warm Springs 2189 U.S. 26 • 541-553-3331 • museumatwarmsprings.org Continuing thru January 9, 2022, the 28th Annual Tribal Member Art Exhibit highlights the creativity and resourcefulness of Warm Springs adult artists and their ability to keep art traditions alive through traditional and contemporary expression. This exhibition is meant to encourage and inspire the next generations of artists. Some art will be for sale.

The dream of a tribal collection for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon began over four decades ago.

Museum is open to the public with Safety Standards in place, which can be found on their website.

Visitors to The Museum at Warm Springs will experience firsthand the sounds of ancient songs and languages, the mastery of traditional craftsmen and the sights of rich and colorful cultures that make up the Confederated Tribes of The Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon.

For the first time, their histories and traditions are told in an exciting, permanent, interactive exhibit, bringing to life the fascinating story of the Tribes.

The collections of the museum are rotated throughout the year. So, when you visit you may see an entire new display in the gallery.

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Rick Steber & Company — MAKERS 131 NE Fifth St., Prineville 541-447-3115 • rickstebermakers.com On display in the retail showroom at Rick Steber – MAKERS is the incredible work of over 160 artists and artisans from Central and Eastern Oregon. Designated as an Oregon Scenic Attraction, this unique collection of one-of-a-kind items has become a destination for many, and an opportunity to introduce your family to the creative culture of the High Desert. Here you will find Native bead work, metal sculptures, leather tooling, saddle making, wood working, silversmithing, original artwork, whittlings, carvings and the complete collection of books by popular author, Rick Steber.

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canvas examine the deeper meaning of life and tell an uplifting human interest story. Quite often his paintings reveal a mischievous, humorous side, a dry sarcasm and his love for the unexpected. A passionate researcher in a variety of subjects, Alfred combines profound messages with evocative symbolism, his works often displaying surrealistic tendencies. Much more than a painting, come see why we are now traveler-ranked by TripAdvisor as #3 of museums in Central Oregon!

An Evening Duet, oil by Rod Frederick

Rimrock Gallery 405A NW Third St., Prineville 541-903-5565 • rimrockgallery.com Second Saturday Event featuring Rod Frederick Show.

We are highlighting Central Oregon artist Rod Frederick for our January show. For several years of his career, this professional wildlife artist has been featured nationally in galleries and national wildlife shows. Rod sold limited edition prints through Mill Pond Press and Greenich Workshop during that time. He is now representing stunning originals in our gallery here and in Canada. Stop in on January 8 and meet this man of high vitality. While you are here, enjoy our collection of landscapes, florals and wildlife throughout the gallery by our gallery artists. Rod Frederick Show opens January 8, running thru February 9.

Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5:30pm and Sunday 12-5:30pm.

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The Art of Alfred A. Dolezal Eagle Crest Resort, 7525 Falcon Crest Dr., Ste. 100 • 541-526-1185 alfreddolezal.com • artofaad@yahoo.com • Daily, 10am–5pm The eclectic symbolic paintings of Austrian artist, Alfred A. Dolezal combine illuminant colors with alternative visions of reality. These contemporary oils on

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

LTA Gallery 611 NE Jackpine Ct., #3, Redmond 541-316-0362 • darrenklingart.net LTA is an aviation acronym that stands for Lighter Than Air, referring to aircraft that are able to float in aerostatic equilibrium such as a hot air balloon.

Darren Kling is an Aeronaut, also known as a hot air balloon pilot. For nearly 30 years flying balloons has been Darrens’ profession and during this time he’s also been making art. “The ongoing expression of flying balloons and making art has been the consistent thread my life has followed. Since the beginning I’ve searched out ways to show the connection between these two seemingly separate activities. For me, flying balloons is an art form in every way, and I’ve always challenged myself to show how these two expressions can overlap, merge, and provide perspectives that I would never have otherwise.”

LTA Gallery is a project by Darren which now incorporates his two passions into a space where his artwork can be viewed and the “art of flight” experienced. Darrens’ artwork is primarily landscape based, rendered with a fluid and abstract style, he works in various mediums including oil, acrylic, ink, as well as reclaimed wood pieces.

Schoolhouse Produce 1430 SW Highland Ave. 541-504-7112 schoolhouseproduce.com Schoolhouse Produce is showing Stories on Canvas, new abstract works by Sagebrushers Art Society member Gerlinde Gelina.

Gerlinde’s work is mulitlayered and strong, gentle and warm. Using acrylic paint, collage material and pencils she responds intuitively to previously established impressions.

Pink Rainbow, acrylic and collage on canvas paper Building up layer upon

by Gerlinde Gelina layer, her distinctive marks and lines create depth. The final pieces invite viewers to find their own stories between the layers and shapes. Showing thru January.

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ART WORKSHOPS printmaking • watercolor

There is a charge of $20 to list classes and/or workshops or they are free with a paid display ad.

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541-617-0900 • sagebrushersartofbend.com All classes listed below held at 117 SW Roosevelt Ave., Bend Wise Woman Emerging — Mixed Media Collage with Maria Wattier & Mattie Swanson January 9, 1-5pm Join Maria Wattier & Mattie Swanson for a monthly gathering of women creating and expressing feminine soul wisdom through mixed-media collage.

No experience necessary, instruction and encouragement available as needed!

Cost: $20 for workshop and $12 for journal. Please come join us for a delightful afternoon in a circle of women. For more information contact Mattie at swany139@hotmail.com or 541-610-2677.

Painting In Action with David Kinker Thursdays, January 6, 13, 20 and 27, 9:30am-12pm Improve your creative outcomes by learning to approach painting as a process. All mediums are welcome. Lecture, acrylic painting demonstration and hands on individual instruction. $35/class. For more information contact dkinker@bendbroadband.com.

Field Sketching In Watercolor with James Adams January 15, 10am-3:30pm Join James Adams (jamesadamsart.com) for this monthly 4.5hour watercolor class. The first two and a half hours will be spent in the classroom covering introductory elements and a monthly theme. Following an hour lunch break, the group will meet at a location in or close to Bend to explore and employ the skills and techniques developed during the morning session. Cost: $75. For more information or to register, email james@jamesadamsart.com or visit jamesadamsart. com. All levels of experience are welcome.

Landscape Deconstructed with Sarah B Hansen March 26-27, 9am-3pm Join award-winning local artist Sarah Hansen (sarahbhansen.com) for this two-day watercolor workshop where students will learn to identify and suggest form in the landscape using various tools and methods. Loosen up, while incorporating the importance of composition, value and color study, and create paintings with a gestural and semi-abstract quality. Cost: $200 for Sagebrushers Art Society members; $225 for non-members. COVID-19 vaccination and masks required. For more information or to register, contact Barbara Crislip at barbjc45@yahoo.com. Some experience with watercolor suggested. Registration deadline: March 19.

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Contact Sue at info@cascadefineartworkshops.com for more information.

2022 WORKSHOPS ARE STARTING TO FILL! Register today!

To register, contact Sue at info@CascadeFineArtWorkshops.com COVID regulations at the time of workshop will apply.

Workshop with Michele Usibelli Oil, acrylic, gouache students welcome — Demos primarily in oil.

May 16-18 — $500 Painting the Figure from Photographs with Ted Nuttall Watercolor Portraits June 20-24 — $795 Impressionism in Action with Colley Whisson Plein Air & Studio Workshop Oil & acrylic artists welcome — Demos in oil October 19-22

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPS with JACQUELINE NEWBOLD

Contact Jacqueline at newbold0505@bendbroadband.com for more information Art and Soul Retreat, Portland, Oregon Watercolor Toolbox March 14, 2022 This workshop will teach you everything you need to know to get you started on your watercolor journey.

Windows & Doors March 15, 2022 Discover how to create old-world charm by painting quaint Italian and French windows and doors.

Playing With Color March 16, 2022 In this workshop we will be experimenting with watercolor paints to learn how to successfully mix colors.

The Painted Garden March 17, 2022 Using our watercolor paints, we will paint lively and colorful garden flowers.

Painting Trip to Italy with Jacqueline and Adventures in Italy May 22-28, 2022 Orvieto, the charming Italian village perched on a rock cliff in Umbria is our home base as you paint and have fun creating art in your watercolor journal!