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14 Photo Pages 16 The Arts 19 Bend Exhibits 20 First Friday

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24 Sunriver 28 Sisters 30 Central Oregon 33 Dining 34 Music, Dance & Festivals 38 Call to Artists 39 Calendar 40 Workshops

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Notes from the Publisher

A Lifetime of Art & Perseverance

Pamela Hulse Andrews

“I do it because I have to do it; it’s a compulsion that also gives me pleasure. I never in my life had any idea of money and I thought fame was a very vulgar thing. So I just worked and waited. And at the end of my life, I’m getting a lot of recognition, to my amazement and my pleasure, actually.”

love stories about people who have devoted their life to a creative passion waiting years for recognition and approval. It took Carmen Herrera, a Cuban-American abstract, minimalist painter, 89 years to sell her first painting. Herrera, who turned 100 in May 2016, was born in Havana and has lived in New York City since the mid-1950s. All these years she quietly painted not worrying about success or recognition. Only in the past decade did Herrera’s abstract works bring her international appreciation. In 2004 Agnes Gund, president emeritus of the Museum of Modern Art, bought several works by Herrera and donated one of her blackand-white paintings to Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). The Tate Modern in London, the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C. have also acquired her works. You might call her a late bloomer, but that would be too simple an explanation. She had a compulsion to paint and she just keeps at it, even at 100. It wasn’t until her 60s that Judi Dent was seen on the big screen as James Bond’s boss in the 1995 film GoldenEye. Then, at 64, she won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Queen Elizabeth I in Shakespeare in Love. Kathryn Bigelow, the director of The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty, was the first woman to win an Academy Award for best director. She started making movies in the ‘80s, after an early career as a painter and conceptual artist in Manhattan. Finally, at 57, in 2009 she was recognized by the movie industry for her long dedication to directing. At 65 she’s become a vocal advocate for gender discrimination in Hollywood. “I have always firmly believed that every director should be judged solely by their work, and not by their work based on their gender,” she told Time. “Hollywood is supposedly a community of forward-thinking and progressive people, yet this horrific situation for women directors persists. Gender discrimination stigmatizes our entire industry. Change is essential. Gender neutral hiring is essential.” You go girl! As Malcolm Gladwell wrote in his New Yorker piece Late Bloomers, “On the road to great achievement, the late bloomer will resemble a failure.” Sounds a little dire, but the takeaway from Gladwell’s piece is solid says Gabriel Bell on refinery29.com. “All that time you’re spending not being an amazing success may very well be practice for becoming a shining star later on. While prodigies are rising and flaming out, you’re honing your craft, seriously considering your path, experimenting with dif-

~ Artist Carmen Herrera (Born 1915) ferent outcomes and working out what will make you successful.” Success has nothing to do with age — it has to be more about keeping at your craft, the right timing and adding a little magic to your passion. I know there are a lot of ‘late bloomers’ out there in the High Desert and I encourage you to keep up with your pursuit...

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ENCORE Eugene Opera to Stage Vía Láctea, A New Opera in English According to tradition, Eugene Opera announced its 2017/18 season at its New Year Gala, held annually at the Hult Center in Eugene, on December 31. Included in the exciting new season is Vía Láctea, A New Opera in English, prompting much celebration on the part of all who helped stage the premiere in Bend in June 2016, from cast to crew, donors to divas. The Eugene production will feature many of the original principal singers who performed in the OperaBend premiere, complemented by other renowned vocal talents eager to try this new work on for size. As part of the evolution of a new opera, over the course of the next many months, librettist Ellen Waterston and composer Rebecca Oswald will work closely with Eugene Opera’s stage and music directors, as well as vocalists and musicians, to “workshop” the libretto and the orchestration. The performances of Vía Láctea are presently scheduled for May 2018. Details of Eugene Opera’s complete 2017-18 season will be finalized by March 15, 2017. www.eugeneopera.com

Spotlight Chamber Players (L-R) Jacob Lorenz, Amy Wheeler, Mateo Garza. Photo by Stacie Muller.

High Desert Chamber Music Recipients of Spotlight Chamber Players program High Desert Chamber Music announced the following students were selected for this year’s Spotlight Chamber Players program: Mateo Garza (violin), Jacob Lorenz (violin), and Amy Wheeler (cello). This program provides a high level of regular chamber music instruction to aspiring young musicians. “The group this season is a new string trio, and they have already had a number of performances in the community. It is always inspiring to see the dedication of these young students, and we are pleased with the growth of this program since inception,” states Executive Director Isabelle Senger. Auditions are held annually, and open to violin, viola, cello, and bass students in grades 6-12 with three or more years of private study and intermediate to advanced levels of playing. This year’s students come from the private teaching studios of Travis Allen and Isabelle Senger.

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Literary Arts 2017 Oregon Book Awards Finalists

The Oregon Book Award winners will be announced at the 30th annual Oregon Book Awards ceremony on Monday, April 24 at the Gerding Theater at the Armory. Lysley A. Tenorio, author of the story collection Monstress, will host the ceremony. The Oregon Book Awards honor the state’s finest accomplishments by Oregon writers who work in genres of poetry, fiction, drama, literary nonfiction, and literature for young readers. Central Oregon writers selected: Leslie Bradshaw Award For Young Adult Literature Judge: Malinda Lo Amber J. Keyser of Bend, The Way Back from Broken (Carolrhoda LAB) Special Awards In addition to recognizing the finest achievements of Oregon authors in several genres, Literary Arts recognizes individual contributions with the Charles Erskine Scott Wood Distinguished Writer Award, Stewart H. Holbrook Literary Legacy Award, the Walt Morey Young Readers Literary Legacy Award. The Charles Erskine Scott Wood Distinguished Writer Award Jarold Ramsey of Madras BrownPaperTickets.com

High Desert Chamber Music Awarded Grants For the fourth year in a row, High Desert Chamber Music has received a grant from the Autzen Foundation ($2,500), which funds programs focusing on arts, culture, and social services, primarily in the State of Oregon. This is the third year of support granted from the Pacific Power Foundation ($1,000), whose mission is to support the growth and vitality of our communities. High Desert Chamber Music educational outreach efforts include providing students with direct contact to the visiting artists through performances and Q&A sessions at string orchestra classes. A recent visit to Bend Senior High School was attended by a few hundred students from five different schools. We hope to expose young children to the highest levels of music performance, and cultivate an interest that can lead to a lifelong appreciation and enjoyment of the performing arts. In addition, the Spotlight Chamber Players training program is in its eighth year of instructing and mentoring young aspiring string players.

BENEFIT Mardi Gras Dance & Dinner Put on your dancin’ shoes and get ready to rock the night Photo courtesy of Bend High away for a great cause. On Saturday, February 25 the Bend Senior High School Band will host their second annual Mardi Gras Dinner & Dance. The evening will feature a Mardi Gras menu and classic rock n' roll tunes provided by Off the Record band led by Alan Yankus. During dinner, the BSHS Band will perform their Disney set. All funds raised will be used to offset travel costs for Bend High Band students traveling to southern California this April. Over forty students will perform at the Disneyland theme park and conducted by a renowned Disney artist in a special recording session. Tickets can be purchased through a link on the Bend Senior High School homepage, directly from the BSHS f ront office or via Steve Anderson, director of bands for BSHS 541-355-3752. A limited number of tickets ($30 each) will be sold at the door.

MUSIC Listen Local Live! Listen Local Live! continues its third season with a winter concert featuring all local artists showing off their classical talent with a string ensemble, guitar and vocal duo, classical voice and more. The concert is scheduled for February 4 at 7pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Bend at 230 NE Ninth Street. The concert is free with donations gladly accepted to def ray the costs of production. Bend-based Listen Local Live! is dedicated to supporting the artistic development of solo or small ensemble musicians by creating performance opportunities for local artists. listenlocallive.blogspot.com Barb Rich at ListenLocalLiveInBend@gmail.com, 541-550-9318

MUSIC O’Sister O’ Sister! is an all-girl folk/ grass music project featuring local musicians Kim Kelley, Linda Quon and Bethany Willis. Bethany directs Bend Event Music, where she performs her own unique style of playing as a solo artist and leads the Classy Celtic Trio, Classy Grass Duo and Trio. Kim Kelley from the band Downhill Ryder is a local singer/ songwriter. Linda Quon is part of Parlour, a four piece band that incorporates vocal harmonies, acoustic guitar, mandolin, fiddle and dobro to create today’s folk music. Check out this talented group at the Va Piana on February 9 in the Old Mill.

ART Hallie Ford Fellowships The eighth annual Hallie Ford Fellowships is open for application. Applicants can apply by registering on CaFE (www.callforentry.org). Each year The Ford Family Foundation reconstitutes the panel with both in-state and out-of-state arts professionals. Central Oregon artists, who have not been well-represented in these fellowships, are especially encouraged to apply! Application deadline: Wednesday March 1 Fellowship Announcement: early June

VALENTINE High Desert Chamber Music Valentine’s Day Concert High Desert Chamber Music’s 2016-17 season, presented by Mission Building and Renovation, continues with world-renowned violinist Martin Chalifour and Friends in the annual Valentine’s Day concert. This evening is brought to you by German Master Tech and will take place Tuesday, February 14 at 8pm at the Tower Theatre. Concert-goers will receive complimentary rose and a custom treat f rom Goody’s Chocolates. Tickets — www.towertheatre.org www.HighDesertChamberMusic.com

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Elephant Cloud Books Whisper My Name

end-based Elephant C l o u d Books released their first children’s book on Amazon.com in September 2016. Whisper My Name by Jay Wright is a story about the bond between a newborn and her loving family. It’s a perfect gift for any new parent, grandparent, or family member that embraces the joy of an emerging young life. Whisper My Name is the infant’s wish to her loved ones, “so I learn it from you.” Initially only available online, it’s beginning to appear on the shelves of local book and gift shops. Wright started writing and illustrating stories for his niece and nephew five years ago. This recent book was written in anticipation for his granddaughter, born in the Spring 2016. He lives, plays and daydreams in Bend. Jay Wright • jaywright00@gmail.com, 503-504-6052

Waterston Desert Writing Prize Open for 2017 Submissions Annual Prize Honors Nonfiction & Contribution to Desert Literacy

he Waterston Desert Writing Prize 2017 is now open for submissions. Applicants must submit online via Submittable through April 1, 2017. The Prize honors creative nonfiction that illustrates artistic excellence, sensitivity to place, and desert literacy, with the desert as both subject and setting. Inspired by author and poet Ellen Waterston’s love of the High Desert of Central Oregon, a region that has been her muse for over 30 years, the Prize recognizes the vital role deserts play worldwide in the ecosystem and the human narrative. Submission guidelines are available at www.waterstonprize.org. The Prize winner will receive a $2,000 cash award, a reading and reception at the High Desert Museum in Bend and a four-week residency at PLAYA at Summer Lake, Oregon. The prize is funded f rom an endowment managed by the Oregon Community Foundation, with the impetus for the creation of the endowment provided by actor Sam Waterston, after whom the prize is named.

LITERARY WORD Caldera Artists in Residence Bring New Writing Programs to Libraries

riting can be a lonely activity, but often times inspiration can come from working with a group. Deschutes Public Library has long supported Central Oregon’s vibrant writing community with workshops and events. In 2017 the Library is partnering with Caldera to bring even more writing programs to the community. Caldera hosts Artists in Residence (AiR) who will, for the first time, bring their craft to a broad adult community in Central Oregon. Caldera AiR typically provide workshops for Caldera youth. “This is the first year we are offering workshops for adults,” says Maesie Speer, facilities program manager at Caldera. “Many of our AiR have experience teaching adults and we wanted to give them an opportunity to use those skills and for the community to get to know these wonderful artists from around the country in a deeper way.” All workshops are free and open to the public, however space is limited and advance registration is required. Writing Your Memoir Wednesday, February 22 • 12-3pm • Sisters Library A week prior to this workshop, students will submit the opening pages of a memoir-in-progress or a short narrative essay (3-6 pages double spaced) for instructor and peer feedback. Through lively discussion of student manuscripts, short writing exercises, examples of published texts and mini lectures, students will be introduced to a variety of narrative techniques and approaches used in memoir writing, particularly those related to structure, form, point-of-view, theme; and the relationship between narrative and exposition. This workshop is led by Lindsay Wong, who holds a bachelor of fine arts in creative writing and an master of fine arts in literary nonfiction. Her work has appeared in No Tokens, The Fiddlehead, Ricepaper Magazine and Apogee Journal. Space is limited; advance registration required (http:// bit.ly/2irGmxB). Somatic Poetry Sunday, March 19 • 1-4pm • Downtown Bend Library Taking a cue from CA Conrad’s (Soma)tic Poetry Rituals (somaticpoetryexercises.blogspot.com), participants will engage in somatic poetry “rituals” to be mindful of the present moment and “reveal the creative viability of everything” around them. It’s spring! We’ll traipse together, using the city as our inspiration, to explore our outer and inner landscapes. This class is for folks who want to shake up their practice, write new work and have fun. This workshop is led by Michelle Peñaloza, who is the author of three chapbooks. Her poetry has appeared in Poetry Northwest, New England Review, Off Paper, Vinyl, The Collagist and Verse Daily. Space is limited; advance registration required (http://bit.ly/2irKlKP). Liz Goodrich 541-312-1032 or lizg@deschuteslibrary.org Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | February 2017

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FILM & THEATRE

Almost Love in Almost, Maine

tage Right Productions presents Almost, Maine by John Cariani at 2nd Street Theater, 220 NE Lafayette, Bend, February 24- March 11 with performances Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm with two Sunday matinees at 3pm. Playful and surreal experiences are commonplace in the world of John Cariani’s Almost, Maine, where on one deeply cold and magical Midwinter Night, the citizens of Almost — not organized enough for a town, too populated for a wilderness — experience the life-altering power of the human heart. Relationships end, begin, or change beyond recognition, as strangers become friends, friends become lovers, and lovers turn into strangers. Propelled by the mystical energy of the aurora borealis and populated with characters who are humorous, plain-spoken, thoughtful, and sincere, Almost, Maine is a series of loosely connected tales about love, each with a compelling

couple at its center, each with its own touch of sorcery. The play is directed by Susan Benson and features several newcomers to the 2nd Street stage, who will be playing multiple roles. It premiered at the Portland Stage Company in Portland, Maine in 2004 where it broke box office records and garnered critical acclaim. Tickets are $19 for adults, $16 Students/Seniors 541-312-9626, www.2ndstreettheater.com There will be an Opening Night champagne reception from 6:30-7:30pm on Friday, February 24. Stage Right Productions is a nonprofit organization that runs 2nd Street Theater. Founded in 2011, Stage Right Productions’ mission is to cultivate the performing arts and provide a venue, support, entertainment and education to both the creative individuals and audiences in Central Oregon.

Gracie Conant and Erik McGinnis in Almost, Maine. Photo from 2nd Street Theater

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BendFilm Present

Daughters of the Forest Returns with Filmmaker

ach year, the World Muse Conference inspires social change for women and girls. As a fitting prelude to the fifth conference, March 2-5, BendFilm, World Muse and Director Samantha Grant will present the moving 2016 festival documentary Daughters of the Forest. February 8 at 6:45pm McMenamins Old St. Francis $12 or $7 for Members Daughters of the Forest (54 min) tells the moving story of a small group of girls in one of the most remote forests left on earth who attend a radical high school where they learn to protect the threatened forest and forge a better future for themselves. Set in the wild and lush Mbaracayú Reserve in rural Paraguay, this intimate verité documentary offers a rare glimpse into a disappearing world where we witness young girls growing into brave young women even as they are transformed by their unlikely friendships with one another. Filmed over the course of five years, we follow the girls from their humble homes in indigenous villages through the year after their graduation to see exactly how this revo-

Daughters Of The Forest. Photo courtesy of BendFilm

lutionary educational opportunity has and will continue to impact their future lives. Director Samantha Grant will host a Q&A following the screening. https://vimeo.com, www.bendfilm.org

Mountainfilm on Tour

A Fundraiser for The Environmental Center

ountainfilm is back for its 14th tour in Bend February 24-25 featuring two nights of inspirational documentary films with themes of exploring cultures, preserving environments and promoting adventure. The event showcases the very best of Telluride Mountainfilm Festival, an annual film festival in Colorado with a mission to use the power of film, art and ideas to create a better world. Each night will feature different films! All event proceeds benefit The Environmental Center’s mission to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. www.envirocenter.org www.mountainf ilm.org

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Mountainfilm 2017 Playlists: FRIDAY • The Mysteries (8 mins) • Ace and the Desert Dog (9 mins) • Equal Footing (8 mins) • Canyon Song (14 mins) • Nascent (7 mins) • Darklight (8 mins) INTERMISSION (15) • To Scale: The Solar System (7 mins) • The Accord (19 mins) • The Super Salmon (25 mins) • One of Those Days (3 mins)

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• Edges (10 mins) • Mile 19 (10 mins) • Throw (10 mins) • Kamchatka Steelhead Project (8 mins) • Running Wild (7 mins) • StrongWater (11 mins) • Iceland. Proven Here (6 mins) INTERMISSION (15) • Wasfia (14 mins) • When We Were Knights (12 mins) • Locked In: First Descent of the Beriman Gorge (25 mins) • Angel Annihilates Alaska (4 mins)

Topsoil Theatrics John Kish of Topsoil Theatrics Directorial Debut Book & lyrics by Steven Sater & Music by Duncan Sheik

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hen it debuted on Broadway, Spring Awakening’s raw and honest portrayal of youth in revolt shattered expectations of what a musical could do, earning it eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book (for writer, Steven Sater) and Best Score (for composer, Duncan Sheik and for lyricist, Steven Sater). Bend's rustic and raw portrayal will leave you speechless and wanting for more. The brilliant 12 Central Oregon actors (which include Katie Bullock, Jacob Smart, Dan Schimoller and Samantha Short) are led by the talented Screen Actor Miles Szantos as the handsome and ever knowing Melchior Gabor. Directed by John Kish, Topsoil Theatrics with Mejaski Choreography Spring Awakening is full of knockout performances, explosive music and soul-stirring emotion. Kish says, "This cast is killer! This show is so moving for everyone and with its folk infused rock music — there is something for everyone. It is however rated M14, but well worth it. A great informational show for teens but also truly awakening for adults. A thought provoking show that deals with lots of different subject matters that rarely are given light. The score has to be one of the most beautiful scores to hit Broadway in the last decade. I cannot stress enough how great this production is going to be. Our star Miles Szanto found us actually and sent in his material from LA. He's a movie star who loves small theatre and the outdoors (he hails from Australia originally)." Show runs February 2-18 with three different venues including the Tower. Tickets are $20-30 depending on the venue. www.towertheatre.org

SUNRIVER STARS

Nana's Naughty Knickers

he Sunriver Stars Community Theater (SSCT) announce the opening of its 18th production, Nana’s Naughty Knickers by Katherine DiSavino. This play is a farce about 82 year old Nana who is secretly designing and making sexy lingerie and selling her creations to her senior citizen neighbors. Throw in a grumpy landlord, a concerned granddaughter, a half deaf partner, a professional woman and a love struck local cop and, “We expect this to be a very entertaining show,” said director Ron Pugh. “If you saw and enjoyed last year’s Drinking Habits, then Nana’s is a ‘must see.’” Performances will be held for the first time at THE DOOR. The pastors of The DOOR have graciously opened their church for these performances. “We are humbly grateful to the pastors and congregation at The DOOR,” said Pugh. Shows are on March 24, 25, 26, 30 and April 1. All but the 26th start at 7pm. Sunday, March 26, is a matinee at 3pm. All shows will include a no host bar. Cast includes some returning veteran STARS performers, as well as a few new STARS. This is Pugh’s second endeavor at directing. STARS is always looking for volunteers off-stage. They welcome help in all aspects of production. Even if you’ve never been involved in theatre, there is always something you can do to help and then who knows, YOU might be the next STAR! Tickets www.SUNRIVERSTARS.org

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All the Colors of the Rainbow Local Visual Artist MaryLea Harris Combines Life & Nature by Canvas by KARA TATONE Cascade AE Feature Writer he is a Jill of all trades. An educator and author, a wife, a mother of two daughters, a greyhound rescue dog owner of two, a rescue cat owner of two, a hiker and nature lover, and a caretaker for fish, tadpoles, and even tiny garden snails—MaryLea Harris is also an accomplished artist. She draws from natural landscapes to tell the stories of trees, and life, from root bound beginnings to budding leaves and stout limbs. “Nature is my biggest source of inspiration,” says Harris. “And trees and their roots are representative of our own bodies. I like the way the trees reach into the sky and the secret life of roots themselves. I am always fascinated.” Born in Iowa, Harris became an East Coaster residing in Northern Virginia for nearly 30 years and made her way West spending time with family in Colorado. She eventually landed in Bend with her family and fleet of pets in 2013. And while treescape art is her mastery, the Pacific Northwest’s forests MaryLea Harris with The Vulnerability Path. Photo by Ryder Redfield presented her a test. “Moving to the Pacific Northwest, it was the conifer trees for me that were super intimidating. For me, I love being in Bend and the weather here…there is so much sunshine. Being able to get outside when it’s hot and the shade that actually works here,” she laughs. Her rescue cats, Hazel and Charlie, and rescue greyhounds, Pippi and Ginger, are her sunny Bend studio companions keeping her company with her artistic endeavors which span from painting and mixed media to sculptural books, art quilts and fiber arts. And most recently, abstract maps. “They’re all best friends,” Harris says, a self-proclaimed hippy artist. “And there are some paw prints in my paintings.” As most artists work—creating, recreating, plunging into a creative idea, walking away from that idea, and finally having acceptance with one’s work—Harris is not exempt. Some of her paintings she says become thicker and thicker as she reworks a piece of art, layer upon layer, color upon color. “Some paintings are really obvious what the start and the end is, but sometimes I have to walk away from it for a couple weeks or months…or hide it or paint over it,” she says. “My paintings can be very thick, sometimes three or four paintings over the original. I like it better, like the great masters who used canvas over and over again. I’ve gotten more comfortable with this technique.” Harris utilizes, and recycles so to speak, plastic gift cards as her tool in moving, spreading and layering paint. “They serve as a reminder of how consumer-driven our society is and how MaryLea Harris with daughters Emma and Claire. quickly we replace nature with manmade materials,” she says.

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MaryLea in her studio. Photo by MaryLea Harris

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Prior to her move to Bend what changed Harris’ artistic spectrum was unfortunately experiencing a friend and family member’s battles with cancer. Both her art and her rescue dogs, that survived racetrack abuse, helped Harris’ healing process. “It put me in a dark place, I was pretty broken,” says Harris who at the time resided in Virginia. “My whole thing with the positive and negative influences in my work came out. My Happy Little Leaves and Happy Little Trees series came out. After moving to Bend and starting to make art again, it was my art therapy. I started over with the sunshine and walking in the woods. I am so happy here.” Harrris’ resume is impressive with both her time in Virginia and her new home in Bend. She has jumped right into the artist community here creating a performance art piece for the 2015 TEDxBend and a featured artist for Simplicity Homes for the 2015 and 2016 tours of Central Oregon Builders Association, she was an active member of the High Desert Art League and co-group organizer for the Women’s Artist Group. Her work can be found in multiple galleries in Bend and Sunriver and she is a faithful presenter in Bend’s First Friday gallery walks.

“I’m exploring color, texture, and line. I’m focusing on the interplay of ‘positive’ and ‘negative’ space as I reflect on my own positive and negative growth experiences from the past few years,” Harris writes of her tree series. “I’m using these trees as a form of art therapy to explore living more simply while celebrating nature, color, texture and line. I want the viewer to feel happy and playful. I want them to be in the moment Map of My Heart and feel joy. Life is short and meant to be celebrated.” The Happy Little Trees and Happy Little Leaves series was inspired by one of Harris’ favorite childhood artists, Bob Ross, who she says she’s made a small tribute to his whimsical and magical artistic base with her series. Full of the colors of the rainbow, Harris’ collection includes small and large paintings, intuitive paintings and mixed media. Harris’ formal education includes receiving degrees in studio arts and art history with an emphasis on painting and printmaking from Sweet Briar College. She later received her master of fine arts in painting from Virginia Commonwealth University. Currently, Harris is working

Inner Journey

on a map series, not specific topographic or geological maps, but abstract maps, “to explore connections, belonging and where we are going in our lives.” “Maps to me are a really true and real thing, when I’m making them I’m channeling parts of my soul. And of course, playing with color. Maps are really doing well and authenticity is something I really try to do. Authenticity is greater than being perfect,” says Harris. When not in front of her canvas, Harris draws on her elementary art teaching expertise promoting resources for fostering creativity for children’s crafts and activities via her website Pink and Green Mama she founded in 2008. And there is no doubt raising her two daughters, now a fourth- and eighth-grader, further inspired sharing her craft with children, parents and educators. “When I was teaching kids they always asked me what my favorite color is…I always said rainbow,” says Harris. But blue she admits is her favorite color of the rainbow. “I love every shade of blue.” www.maryleaharrisart.com www.pinkandgreenmama.com

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FIRST FRIDAY

1. Dee McBrien-Lee, Will Nash, Sue Lyon-Manley, Shelly Wierzba & Joe Wierzba. 2. Artists Michelle Lindblom & Eleanor Murphey. 3. Jim Peterson & Jennifer Diehl. 4. Will Nash & Lisa Hoffman-McCabe.

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Migratory Bird Festival in Harney County

he Harney County Migratory Bird Festival (in honor of John Scharff ) is not just a great event to attend for the vast birding opportunities in Harney County, April 6-9. The BirdFest Art Show & Sale features a variety of fine artists with diverse mediums including photography, water color, wood craftsmanship, jewelry and sculptures. The festival committee chooses a features artist each year. Duncan Neilson is the selection for 2017. Duncan said it perfectly on his website (dneilsonphoto.com) “with these images I hope to highlight the beauty and significance of the natural world—emphasizing not only the physical dependence we have on the this world, but also the deep psychological attachment we have to the beauty of natural things—the birds, flowers, and landscapes that have always inspired my photography.” Chelsea Harrison, executive director of the Harney County Chamber, says, “ To promote art within our school system we host an art contest. Our elementary school does not have an art program, so the Bird Festival Committee pays for an artist to go in to teach in each classroom. We help with art supplies in primary and secondary school programs. Each year the children from grade school to high school students from around the county submit bird art in the Bird Festival Children’s Art Contest.” Winners in each category receive a gift card to a local eatery. The award winning art is displayed in the artist booths in the Festival Art Show throughout the weekend and the rest of the participants are displayed in the communities businesses. More activities to enjoy while birding in Harney County Wine Walk on Thursday Night, Friday Bird Tours, Friday Night presentation by Sunriver Nature Center, Saturday Bird Tours, Saturday Heritage Fair, hands on activities, Saturday Night Speaker with Noah Stryker about his Big Year, and Sunday Bird Tours.

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“This is a great opportunity to build a bird house and then watch as it is used by migrating song birds for nesting,” says Harrison. If you have questions about any activities or about the Harney County Migratory Bird Festival please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 541-573-2636. www.MiratoryBirdFestival.com

High Desert Museum

The Smithsonian Coming to Bend

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he High Desert Museum is a new Smithsonian Affiliate, a program established in 1996 to create long-term partnerships between the Smithsonian and museums, education and cultural organizations across America to inspire lifelong learning.

“We are excited and extremely honored to join this collaborative partnership,” said the Museum’s Executive Director Dana Whitelaw, Ph. D. “Having access to Smithsonian exhibitions and artifacts, as well as special distance-learning programs, book tours and lectures, offers us incredible opportunities to share these with our High Desert community, and to reflect on the issue of curating, researching and exhibiting our nation’s growing collections to preserve our heritage.” There are over 200 Smithsonian Affiliates in 46 states, Puerto Rico and Panama. “Smithsonian Affiliates represent the diversity of America’s museum community,” says Harold A. Closter, director of Smithsonian Affiliations. “As a representative of the rich history of the exploration and conservation of our natural world, the High Desert Museum is a valuable partner in the Smithsonian’s mission to serve the public through educational outreach, artifact loans, traveling exhibitions and collaborative research. We are proud to welcome the museum to our family.”

Camp Abbot, 1942. Soldier climbing the wall. Courtesy of Des Chutes Historical Museum.

More than 8,000 Smithsonian artifacts have been displayed at Smithsonian Affiliates over the past 20 years. These loans reflect the entire Smithsonian collection: space capsules and aircraft from the National Air and Space Museum, Abraham Lincoln’s hat and Kermit the Frog from the National Museum of American History, sculptures and paintings from the Smithsonian art museums and ethnographic and mineral collections from the National Museum of Natural History, to name a few. The High Desert Museum looks forward to including loans from the Smithsonian in future exhibitions or programs. The exhibition WWII: The High Desert Home Front commemorates the 75th anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War II. From training camps to internment centers and practice battlefields to victory farms, the High Desert played a central role in the war effort. The exhibition will feature photographs, immersive scenes, artifacts – including a vintage 1942 Harley-Davidson Liberator – and stories of local veterans who served in WWII collected by Central Oregon chapters of the Band of Brothers. www.highdesertmuseum.org

From Funky to Fabulous, Jewelry Maker Nancy Hoyt Creations

ancy Hoyt has been making exquisite and oftentimes whimsical silver and gold jewelry for over four decades. She is a native Oregonian, making her first silver ring in a high school art class. Hoyt exclaims, "I absolutely fell in love with metal arts and have never looked back!” Nancy concentrated in jewelry and metal smithing at the University of Oregon, earning a BA in fine arts. Early on she worked as a bench jeweler at several jewelry stores, honing her skills. Now she works out of her home studio in Bend, which is a fantastically transformed vintage camper, just one of the many ideas she has transformed into wearable art. Most of Hoyt's work is accomplished using the ancient method of lost wax casting. She usually starts with a sketch, an idea in her head or an idea a customer has. She then transforms that idea into three dimensional sculptures she carves out of wax. Tools such as re-shaped dentist picks, files, drills, dremeltype tools and a “wax pen” are used to create the pieces. The wax is encased in a special jewelers plaster called “investment.” The wax is then melted out of the mold in a kiln. Temperatures go as high as 1350 degrees. She then melts recycled silver or gold in a crucible with a torch, which is then forced into the mold using a centrifuge. The flask is quenched breaking apart the investment plaster and the casting is retrieved. Each piece is then filed, sanded, and finally, stones set and polished into a beautiful piece of art jewelry. "I get much of my inspiration from nature, interesting faces, and everyday objects that capture my imagination." Nancy works in gold, silver, precious and semi-precious gemstones. She does custom work including everything from timeless diamond wedding rings to funky tree goddesses set with fabulous jaspers and turquoise. Her pieces are a joy to view and a pleasure to gift or wear. Nancy Hoyt is a member artist at the Red Chair Gallery and is a featured artist for February. www. redchairgallerybend.com Earrings by Nancy Hoyt Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | February 2017

Elise Wagner Prints from Wax in A6’s Unearthed Exhibit

ortland artist Elise Wagner takes an unconventional approach to printmaking by creating textural plates out of wax, which she then inks and prints as collagraphs. A selection of Wagner’s encaustic collagraphs will be on display at A6 this February. Both an encaustic (wax) painter and printmaker, Wagner has found creative magic by nurturing a dialog between her two art forms. “‘Unearthed’ is a selection of collagraph prints which, through color, imagery and concept, have been informing my encaustic paintings,” says Wagner. “ A conceptual conversation is continually taking place in my studio practice between both disciplines of printmaking and painting.” An opening reception for Unearthed will be held on First Friday, February 3 from 5-8pm. Adell Shetterly is A6’s featured member for February. Shetterly will exhibit prints on the featured member wall in the A6 studio. Shetterly will be demonstrating her printing process on First Friday during A6’s opening reception. Admission is free to the A6 Gallery. The exhibit is available for viewing during regular gallery hours: Mondays-Fridays 10-7 pm, Saturdays 10-6 pm and Sundays 12-5 pm. A6 (Atelier 6000) is a non-profit studio and gallery in Bend centered on printmaking and book arts. A6 offers on-going classes and

workshops; upcoming classes are posted at atelier6000.org. A6 has more than 30 local Artist Members; the A6 studio is the only publicly-accessible printmaking facility in Central Oregon. A6 presents monthly exhibits of contemporary prints and artist books in its gallery. A6 participates in Bend’s First Friday Gallery Walk. A6 is open Monday-Friday from 10-7 pm, Saturday 10-6 pm and Sunday 12-5 pm. www.atelier6000.org

Lost Map IV by Elise Wagner

Sigma Self Energy 2 by Elise Wagner

Hawthorn Healing Arts Center First Friday Art Experience & Fundraiser

oin Hawthorn Healing Arts Center for First Friday Art Walk, February 3, as they transform the center into an experiential exhibit. Abstract photography and accompanying soundscape combine as you are transported into the deep wilderness of Haida Gui off Canada’s central western coast. There you’ll engage with sea, clouds, joy, love, pleasure, breaking free, gladness, opening up, a passage, loosening to exchange and permeate. Ancient shamans looked at a lake as an opening mouth of the earth. Through this mouth, one could communicate and learn. It is an entrance to the depths of the earth and an entrance to the depths of the soul. Through Dui/Lake the unconscious can be reached and influenced, so one can hear and speak its messages. You will NOT believe these photos are not photoshopped. They are simply captured from nature, a reflection of the deep spirit of this beautifully awakened place. This is a fundraising effort for Kellie Chambers, LAc. Kellie has been invited to join the crew of SV Infinity, as they head to the Northwest Passage (Alaska to Green-

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land) on this summer’s Arctic Sailing Expedition. The art show reflects the photography that Kellie engages on similar trips, as the photos in this show are from her last sailing trip, along the Inside Passage, from Alaska to Washington, in 2014. These trips are costly, and none more than to the Arctic, so all donations and proceeds will be put to good use and greatly appreciated. Please join in support of Women, Sailing, Adventure and Art. Doors open at 5pm. There will be a dance performance by local troupe, the Dance Devils, followed by two short presentations: the art by Elyse and the fundraiser by Kellie. There will be free wine, sake and snacks. Hawthorn Healing Arts Center is committed to supporting holistic healing and wellness in the Central Oregon community. The Community Room provides a space for guest artists and healers to offer their expertise through classes, workshops and gatherings. Hawthorn Healing Arts Center director Dr. Joshua Phillips 541-330-0334 www.hawthorncenter.com

Photo by Kellie Chambers

BEND EXHIBITS Bend Senior Center 1600 SE Reed Market Rd. New exhibit by SageBrushers artists. Don’t miss this opportunity to see work of outstanding local artists. Blue Spruce Pottery 20591 Dorchester E 541-382-0197 bluesprucepottery.com Beautiful handmade stoneware for baking, cooking, serving and beautifying your home. All of our pottery is made one at a time on a potters wheel and is lead free, ovenproof, microwave and dishwasher safe. Broken Top Club 62000 Broken Top Drive, 541-383-8200 Joren Traveller of the High Desert Art League featured artist with her solo show. Joren is displaying oil paintings of landscapes and some of her favorite animals, especially owls. She is a member of the Red Chair Gallery where she is known for her owl and animal sculptures. Thru February 16. Circle of Friends Association Eyes in the Night by Joren Traveller 19889 Eighth St. www.CircleOfFriendsArt.com, 541-706-9025 For its first annual open juried exhibition, COFA is thrilled to offer amazing paintings, photographs and three-dimensional works by Central Oregon artists. COFA will be transitioning from a privately owned gallery to a juried membership organization displaying art in an established gallery space. Plans are in the works to make general and tiered level memberships available to all two and three dimensional artists working in Oregon. Artists from outside the state may also apply to be juried for membership. COFA will be changing its name to the Circle of Friends Art Association or COFAA. Applications for the juried membership will be available by early-February 2017. COCC Gallery of the Pinckney Center for the Arts in Pence Hall, Bend Campus 541-383-7511 The Gallery is open 11am-5pm Monday through Friday and the last Saturday of the month from 12-5pm. February 11-March 17 National Scholastic Competition, opening reception and awards ceremony February 11, 1-2pm. The Central Oregon Scholastic Art Awards is celebrating its ninth year of honoring our region’s emerging middle and high school artists. As an affiliate of the National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, we are also celebrating its 94th year of running the largest arts recognition program in the country. Regional Gold Key winning pieces will go on to national judging and national winners will be invited to attend the national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York City in June. Des Chutes Historical Museum 129 NW Idaho Ave., www.deschuteshistory.org, 541-389-1813 Winter Comes: Oregon’s Nordic Ski History exhibit details the strong influence of the Scandinavian culture that pushed Central Oregon to the forefront of Nordic skiing in the early 1920s. The 1,200 square foot, interactive exhibit features oral histories from sons and daughters of ski pioneers, the history of Nordic skiing, as well as reproductions of past skiing equipment and clothing to current technology. DeWilde Art & Glass 321 SW Powerhouse, 541-419-3337. Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm Handmade stained glass windows, doors and hanging works of art. Eastlake Framing 1335 NW Galveston Ave., 541-389-3770, www.eastlakeframing.com

Dive underwater with two local underwater photographers. From rainbow trout to deep sea anemones, dive into the world of underwater photography with local photographers George Jolokai and Patrick Windsor. High Desert Museum 59800 S Hwy. 97 www.highdesertmuseum.org, 541-382-4754 Smokejumpers: Firefighters from the Sky thru February 12. The Buzzsaw Sharks of Long Ago, featuring the artwork of Ray Troll. This exhibit has something for the whole family, and combines science, art and humor to explore an ancient predator, the Helicoprion or buzzsaw shark, that lurked in oceans that once covered parts of the west and southwest over 250 million years ago. Thru April 2017

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Looking Glass Imports & Café 150 NE Bend River Mall Dr., # 260 541-225-5775 www.LookingGlassImportsandCafe.com Winter Fun featuring artists and photographers from throughout Central Oregon. Looking Glass offers multi-media arts and crafts, classes and events, a café, and a beautiful patio area. The café is home to bi-monthly art exhibitions featuring many awardwinning artists and photographers Old Ironworks 50 Scott Street Sparrow Bakery, Stuart’s of Bend, The Workhouse, Cindercone Clay Center, The Cube and Cement Elegance. Special Last Saturday, February 25, 6-10pm. theworkhousebend@gmail.com www.theworkhousebend.com Partners in Care Arts & Care Gallery 2075 NE Wyatt Court, Marlene Moore Alexander, 541-382-3950 Featuring Ken Roth paintings. The gallery is dedicated to exhibiting fine art that explores the therapeutic connection between human creativity and the healing arts. Art has the rare ability to mend social, psychological, and physical ills by building community, inspiring change and celebrating life. These rotating displays are intended to feature artwork that speaks to our larger community and our desire to educate, enlighten, empower and cultivate caregivers, families and patients alike. Rodes-Smithey Studio 19007 Innes Market Rd., 541-280-5635, www.rodes-smithey.com Showing mixed media, paintings, metalwork and sculpture from Randy and Holly Smithey. SageBrushers Art Society 117 SW Roosevelt Ave., Bend, sagebrushersartofbend.com, 541-617-0900. Exhibit by Mixer Wednesday Artists. Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, 1-4 pm. St. Charles Medical Center — Bend 2500 NE Neff Rd., 541-382-4321, www.scmc.org, lindartsy1@gmail.com The talented HDAL artists have an exciting exhibit at St. Charles Hospital in Bend with a display of artwork that spans a wide variety of media and subjects. This show will be displayed on the second floor through December. www.highdesertartleague.com Unitarian Universalist Church 61980 Skyline Ranch Road. Linus Pauling Gallery. UUFCO (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon) introduces the lovely exhibit space featuring the works On Paper of 10 artists including Amy Wilhelm, Breezy Winters, Curtis Hudson, Elizabeth Burger, Helen Brown, Janie McMahon, Michelle Lundblom, Robyn Cochrane-Raglan, Sue Wilhelm and Toni Morris.

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All of the galleries/businesses listed in this section will be open CASCADE for First Friday Art Walk, from 5-8pm. (Red Chair is 5-9pm) See the CascadeAE App for map of galleries

Alleda Real Estate 25NW Minnesota, Ste 1, Featured Artist Sonja Runar travels the world doing black and white photography, following in her father’s footsteps. As a second generation photographer, Sonja spent her childhood watching her father’s black and white photos hanging in his darkroom to dry. She grew up around the world from as far away as Africa, the Virgin Islands and Europe, and currently resides in Bend. Sonja attended the University of Maine in Portland under the tutelage of several wellknown photographers where she learned dark room development. She loves living in beautiful places and Bend is no exception. “As an avid hiker, I relish in the light, sound, feel and wonders of nature, and want to express these sensations in my images.” Runar concentrates on displaying her work in public environments, offices and homes. Sonja Runar, Nature In The Light Of Illusion, Goodchilady@mindspring.com Art in the Atrium, Franklin Crossing 550 NW Franklin Bend artists in HeART of the Matter continuing through February 26. In January, Downtown Bend Association hung muted orange banners of the Bend Joy Project in celebration of our vibrant community. A banner near the downtown parking garage entry noted, Stand Up For What You Believe. Some 38 local artists express that message literally in artworks of many mediums exploring the HeART of the Matter (title by participating artist Randall Martin). Our HeARTs express in works such as: Sandy Brooke’s Endangered Coral Reefs addressing climate change and raising water levels around the globe; Paula Bullwinkel’s And They Rejoiced When Pa Said Aloud All the Things They’d Been Thinking illustrating current political concerns; Susan Busik’s Many Hearts, One Nation lovingly embracing the diverse nationalities of our USA and Randall Martin’s Make Flowers Great Again, stating the

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Endangered Coral Reefs, oil on linen by Sandy Brooke

And They Rejoiced When Pa Said Aloud All the Things They’d Been Thinking, ink on paper by Paula Bullwinkel

need for equanimity in relationship to others. Additional participating artists include: Marlene Alexander, Pam Bird, Cari Brown, Christian Brown, Helen Brown, Judy Campbell, Patricia (Pat) Clark, Bill Cravis, Katie Daisy, Janice Druian, Sheila Dunn, Patty Freeman Martin, Dorothy Freudenberg, Nancie Zivetz-GerMany Hearts, One Nation, acrylic tler, Terry Gloeckler, Barb Gonzales, Marjorie on canvas by Susan Busik Wood Hamlin, MaryLea Harris, Dory Hethcote; Sandra Holtzman, Mike Kelly, Justyn Livingston, Joellyn Loehr, Helen Loeffler, Lisa and Lori Lubbesmeyer, Mary Marquiss, Lloyd McMullen, Vivian Olsen, Megan Phallon, Carolyn Platt, Mark Rada, Vicki Roadman, Jesse Roberts, Douglas Robertson, Karen Ruane, Lisa Sipe, Vicki Shuck, Carol Sternkopf, Kelly Thiel, Make Flowers Great Again, acrylic Sharon Tillinghast; Gary Vincent, Julie Winter on canvas by Randall Martin and Lynn and Autumn Woodward. While HeART of the Matter artistically reveals many heartfelt concerns, it celebrates the freedoms of our democracy to stand up for what we believe and to openly voice our convictions without fear of retribution. We express our respect and gratitude for these freedoms. During First Friday, Noi Thai serves wine and appetizers and the Tommy Leroy Trio performs jazz. Billye Turner, art consultant (billyeturner@bendnet. com), organizes exhibitions for Franklin Crossing.

Traces & Transits Plate 3 by Elise Wagner

A6 Studio & Gallery 550 SW Industrial Way, Ste. 180, 541-330-8759 www.atelier6000.com Unearthed: Encaustic Prints. Portland artist Elise Wagner takes an unconventional approach to printmaking by creating textural plates out of wax, which she then inks and prints as collagraphs. A selection of Wagner’s encaustic collagraphs will be on display at A6 this February. An opening reception for Unearthed will be held

Collaborating Twin Artists Creating Truly One of a Kind

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on First Friday, from 5-8pm. Adell Shetterly is A6’s featured member for February. Shetterly will exhibit prints on the featured member wall in the A6 studio. Shetterly will be demonstrating her printing process on First Friday during A6’s opening reception.

Just Curious by Barbara Slater

EverBank 5 NW Minnesota Ave. Artwork by SageBrushers artists Dianne Esther Norwood and Leslie Thomas.

by Kenneth Marunowski

City Walls at City Hall 710 NW Wall St., www.bendoregon.gov/abc City Walls at City Hall, an arts initiative of the City of Bend Arts, Beautification and Culture Commission, exhibition featuring the works of artists from the Cascade Camera Club. The new exhibit showcases work of 18 local artists. The photography includes outdoor scenes from around Central Oregon. The Cascade Camera Club, serving Central Oregon, was established in 1947. The club is dedicated to stimulating interest in photography and improving the photographic skills of its members. Activities include educational programs and critiques of member images. The show opens at a public reception with the artists from 5-7pm on First Friday. Thru March. http://cascadecameraclub.org COSAS NW 115 NW Minnesota Ave., 512-289-1284 Mexican folk art, Latin American textiles and David Marsh furniture.

Feather’s Edge Finery 113 NW Minnesota Ave., 541-306-3162, www.thefeathersedge.com Our shop features functional, well crafted, handmade goods from Bend & beyond. We always have fun, new items featured for First Friday. Featuring Dorothy Holmes original art ranging from contemporary acrylics to unique bird paintings using acrylics and India ink. All pieces created in Bend where she lives with her three dogs. She was recently honored in gallery showing in New York in March for international women’s month. TallGirlStudio.etsy.com 541-699-6249 Jeffrey Murray Photography 118 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-325-6225 www.jeffreymurrayphotography.com Jeffrey Murray Photography 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.

Local Designers Featuring Works by

Local Artists and Quality Framing 834 NW BROOKS STREET • BEND 541-382-5884 • www.sageframing-gallery.com

Support our local creatives in wearable art. Watch website for local designer list. www.bendfashionquarterly.com

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Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty 821 NW Wall St., 541-383-7600 www.cascadesothebysrealty.com Featuring artist Kenneth Marunowski. Ken has painted his way across the country from Central Oregon to New Hampshire, even Provence France. His return to Bend will bring these beautiful and one of a kind pieces to the Cascade Sotheby’s gallery. Please join us to meet this exceptional artist and enjoy complimentary appetizers and wine. www.kennethmarunowski.com

Desperado Boutique Old Mill District, 330 SW Powerhouse Dr. 541-749-9980 Featuring Bend artist Barbara Slater who is inspired by the “out west” way of life and cowboy culture with a touch of city glitz. Painting oils with energy and spirit, this artist’s pigmentation is rich and succulent, while her brushwork is bold and responsive. www.barbaraslater.com.

the joy of everyday things

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“where do you find JoY?” Add your comments to our Bend JOY Project interactive installation in front of the gallery through february! A Fine Art GAllery

In the Old Mill District Open Everyday 541 385-9144 tumaloartco.com

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FEBRUARY 3 John Paul Designs Custom Jewelry + Signature Series 1006 NW Bond St. www.johnpauldesigns.com Specializing in unique, one of a kind wedding and engagement rings in a variety of metals. Junque in Bloom 50 SE Scott St. Work by SageBrushers Artists Lee August & Judy Welch. Karen Bandy Design Jeweler 25 NW Minnesota Ave., Ste. 5 HollyHock by Judy Welch 541-388-0155 www.karenbandy.com Tucked between Thump coffee and Alleda Real Estate, Karen Bandy is Central Oregon’s only national/international award-winning jewelry designer, specializing in custom design in downtown Bend since 1987. Her designs are bold, fun and always very wearable. They fit the Central Oregon lifestyle, are made for each individual personally, and are always one-of-a-kind. Bandy is also an abstract painter. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:30-5, First Fridays, and by appointment at other times. Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery Old Mill District, second story loft 541-330-0840, www.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.

Daybreak by Lisa and Lori Lubbesmeyer

Mockingbird Gallery 869 NW Wall St., 541-388-2107 www.mockingbird-gallery.com Exhibition of new works by Eric Bowman, Julee Hutchison and Bart Walker. Come by to meet these extraordinary painters, sip a glass of wine while listening to Rich Hurdle and Friends. Eric’s style of painting is a mixture of Impressionism and Realism. His stylistic influences are the Russian Impressionists and various American Impressionists of the last century. He is equally adept at both landscape and figurative painting. Light and shadow play a crucial role in solidifying his compositions. Idyll Hour by Eric Bowman Eric resides in northwest Oregon with his family. He has garnered many awards in juried competitions, showing in national and regional exhibitions in some of the country’s most prestigious galleries and museums.

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Inspired by animals and nature, Julee and her husband, Steve, moved to Telluride, Colorado area in 2004. Prior to their decision to move, Julee and Steve lived in the Phoenix area where Julee worked in graphic design. She began to take workshops at the renowned Scottsdale Artists’ School. With guidance from amazing instructors such as Carolyn Anderson, Scott Christensen, Matt Smith, Oregon Palette by Julee Hutchison Tim Lawson and Skip Whitcomb, Julee was inspired to pursue her painting career. Julee’s love of nature and animals led her to plein air landscape painting. High up on a mesa outside the beautiful town of Telluride, it’s hard for Julee not to be inspired.“I feel a strong connection to the animal spirit and to the landscape around me,” Julee says. In addition to animals and landscapes, she enjoys still life and figurative painting. Walker’s luminous plein air paintings are reminiscent of early California impressionist landscapes, alive with deft brushwork and soft nuances of light. Bart and his wife live in Teton Valley, Idaho, an inexhaustible source of inspiration. He loves the rugged outdoors, exploring the backcountry wilderness where he finds inspiration and renewed motivation in the Winter Journey by Bart Walker boundless beauty of nature. He paints exceptionally detailed landscapes that are representational and impressionistic. Oxford Hotel 10 NW Minnesota Ave., 541-382-8436 Art at the Oxford Hotel presents Marjorie Wood Hamlin’s works on canvas. Hamlin’s art exemplifies her philosophy that true creativity necessitates making something new rather than reiterating previous styles. The artist’s innovations include her own style of fictitious landscapes as well as envisioning and developing unique techniques (now in the patent process) to join copper and gold foil on canvas, accented by 23K gold leaf. The warm and glowing results of the foil imagery, Fire Fall by Marjorie Hamlin popular among viewers and numerous collectors, appeared in exhibits throughout the western U.S., as well as in New York at the Women in Art Invitational and in Florence, Italy where her art won the recognition of an international jury. Her environment paintings video showed in Granada and Almeria, Spain as well as the United Nations for International Women’s Month. Hamlin’s earlier career included directing a highly successful after school art program for migrant farm laborer’s children in Tracy, California. She continues teaching and offers private lessons. The artist received a BA with a major in applied art and art history from Willamette University. She studied at San Francisco State University, the Academy of Art in San Francisco and with Stanford University in Venice, Italy. The lobby exhibition is open during all hours. Billye Turner, art consultant, coordinates the Oxford Hotel exhibition schedule with info at 503-780-2828, billyeturner@bendnet.com.

Pave Jewelry 101 NW Minnesota Ave. Work of SageBrushers artists Hazel Reeves & Kendra West. Come join us for a view of Central Oregon from an art perspective. Peterson/Roth Gallery 206 NW Oregon Ave., Ste. 1, t541-633-7148, thegallery@petersonroth.com www.petersonroth.com In February the new Peterson/Roth Gallery will continue to feature the work of Oregon artists’ Mytchell Mead and Valerie Winterholler in the quarterly show titled, Winter Exhibition. Thru March. Timeline Of Truth, Diptych by Mytchell Mead Mead likes to work with steel and wood. He uses similar techniques and agents as those used to patina and etch, but with methods gathered from endless hours of experimentation. Mead says, “It is my hope that the work, like a map, carries the viewer into the realm of possibility from which it was born.” Winterholler paints with acrylics on clayboard panels. She applies her colors in layers and burnishes back into the paint to reveal different mixtures of colors and textures. Valerie says, “I think with words, but I feel with colors. My work is the record of my experiences and a Misuse Of Prophecy by Valerie Winterholler mark of my place in the world.” Red Chair Gallery 103 NW Oregon Ave., 541-306-3176 www.redchairgallerybend.com Featuring two local artists. Nancy Hoyt loves to make jewelry! After 40 years, she has never lost her infatuation with creating her miniature wearable sculptures. She works primarily in gold and silver set with precious and semi precious gemstones. Her jewelry is sometimes elegant, and sometimes whimsical; but always special and fun. Lise Hoffman-McCabe is a plein air pastel artist. Lise Camper turquoise pendant by has chosen pastel as her Nancy Hoyt medium because with pastel, layers are composed of thousands of tiny particles of pure pigment stacked on top of each other. Thus, the surface is actually three dimensional and airy allowing light to penetrate deeply. Light is reflected from multiple planes and angles, producing a sort of Lavender and Mountain by Lise vibrance and richness of color that is not possible with Hoffman-McCabe other painting mediums. Sage Custom Framing and Gallery 834 NW Brooks St., 541-382-5884 www.sageframing-gallery.com Exploration of Drawing, Sage Gallery’s exhibit, attempts to show the broad

range of creativity and effects that are possible with not just pen and pencil, but also other mediums used with a drawing technique. What is the definition of drawing? Drawing usually implies working in pencil, pen, charcoal, pastel and ink, but it can be so much more. Drawing is one of the oldest forms of human expression — preceding that of of written communication. Drawing provides the foundation for any representational work of art and even abstract works. It is often exploratory, with considerable emphasis on observation, problem solving and composition. A drawing can be preparation for a painting or a finished and complete work of art that can stand alone.

The Cardinal's Table by Pat Clark

Townshend’s Bend Teahouse 835 NW Bond Street Bend Carissa Glenn, 541-312-2001, Carissa@Townshendstea.com Recently retired as a tenured full Professor of Visual Art, Michelle Lindblom taught painting and drawing for 24 plus years. Collage was often included in her work, but it wasn't until she participated in a monotype collage workshop, that she really began to explore the range of collage possibilities within monotypes. As a printmaker, Michelle has been experimenting with and assimilating the monotype and collage processes using found materials, dried plants, recycled fabrics, various printmaking papers, rope, ribbons, and previously discarded prints. The result is a depth and layering of color, textures, shapes and lines that reveal the subtleties and interplay within and among those elements. Michelle resides in Bend where she works as a full-time artist. She has exhibited her work all over the United States, including England and Norway. She received her undergraduate degree in art from the University New Orleans, LA, Master of Science degree in educational administration and Master of Fine Art from the University of North Dakota. Tumalo Art Company Old Mill District, www.tumaloartco.com; 541-385-9144 Group Show—Still Life:The Joy of Everyday Things. Fifteen artists will put their own spin on images that “hold still,” in styles from classic to contemporary. This show will dovetail with the Bend Joy Project, by creating an installation outside the gallery with the community answering the question “What brings you joy?” Orange tags and waterproof pens are provided for people to Mixed Media, Trio, by answer that question, by drawing or writing. Hanging the tags Shelli Walters will create an interactive art show and share the joy! An artist run collective gallery featuring local artists, Tumalo Art Co. is in the heart of the Old Mill District and open seven days a week. The Wine Shop 55 NW Minnesota Ave. Featuring paintings by SageBrushers artists Peggy Ogburn and Barbara Shannon, Enjoy these while you have a glass of wine. Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | February 2017

Brand New Two-Day Spring Event Brings Piano Magic

ired of shoveling snow? Then let’s talk Spring! Introducing the Sunriver Music Festival’s new two-day Piano Showcase: from Bach to Boogie to Jazz featuring four exceptional pianists and teachers celebrating the versatility and virtuosity of the piano. It arrives in Bend at the Tower Theatre on March 24-25. Unique to the Sunriver Music Festival, Central Oregon’s Classical Music Experience, this new event presents the integration of multiple genres of music. Do you consider yourself a classical enthusiast? Then you will love renowned classical piano duo Jill Timmons and Judith Cohen. Want to hear how the jazz cats swing it? Catch up with sophisticated and inventive jazz pianist Randy Porter. Prefer a tangy jazz lick or walking bass groove? Then you will be delighted by boogie-woogie blues artist extraordinaire Arthur Migliazza. “Most people think of us as only a high quality summer classical music festival, but we present a variety of musical offerings year round,” explains Festival Executive Director Pam Beezley. “Of course, creating a totally new musical experience couldn’t happen without world class artists. We are absolutely delighted with our line-up.” Beezley points out that concerts and workshops are geared toward musicmakers and music-appreciators alike. 541-593-9310, www.sunrivermusic.org, information@sunrivermusic.org

MARCH 3-5, 2017

Friday — March 24

Concert I - Friday evening featuring all four performers.

Saturday — March 25

Workshops, artists’ recitals, master classes and more will be held throughout the day.

Saturday — March 25

Concert II and Closing Reception will complete this fabulous showcase of the King of Instruments!

AND STILL WE RISE...

MUSE WOMEN’S CONFERENCE 2017 | AND STILL WE RISE… NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL OF US TO COME TOGETHER IN SOLIDARITY, TO STAND SIDE BY SIDE WITH OUR ALLIES, TO MOVE FORWARD AS ONE. WE WERE MADE FOR THIS TIME, EACH ONE OF US WITH AN UNIQUE GIFT TO SHARE. OUR GIFTS COMBINED HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BRING ABOUT THE CHANGE WE WISH TO SEE IN THE WORLD. IT IS UP TO YOU, IT IS UP TO ME, IT IS UP TO US TO LIFT EACH OTHER UP. AND WHEN WE DO, WHEN WE EXPERIENCE THIS COLLECTIVE LIFT, WE WILL ALL RISE TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME AS ONE. MUSECONFERENCE.ORG

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SUNRIVER EXHIBITS

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Artists’ Gallery Sunriver

57100 Beaver Dr., 541-593-2127 541-593-8274 www.artistsgallerysunriver.com What could be a better gift for your Valentine than Art from the Heart? And just in time, you can visit the Artists’ Gallery and meet the artists on Saturday, February 11, 4-6pm and enjoy food, wine and beer. Featured artists include Becky Henson and her beautiful stained glass inspired by Central Oregon. Ryan and Laura Smith present their creative metal arts wall hangings, entry signs and practical key hooks.

Sunriver Library

Star by Becky Henson

Out of the Marsh by Laura and Ryan Smith

56855 Venture Lane, 541-312-1080 Two local artists will exhibit their work at the Sunriver Area Library. Donna Rice creates amazing fabric wall art, while Greg Cotton works in wood to produce beautiful, yet practical pieces. The library is open Tuesday through Saturday.

Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery

jewelry design and repair on site.

17600 Center Dr. Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery celebrates 2017 with artists Karen Bandy, Vivian Olsen and Barbara Slater. Thru February 24. Billye Turner, art consultant, organizes the art exhibits for Sunriver Resort; open all hours to the public. billyeturner@bendnet.com.

open daily Sunriver Village - Building #25 • 541-593-4151

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Dark Wolves by Vivian Olsen

The Wooden Jewel

57100 Beaver Dr. 541-593-4151 info@thewoodenjewel.com www.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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over 40 artists and jewelry designers to choose from!

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Fine Art Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery Featuring Karen Bandy, Vivian Olsen & Barbara Slater

unriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery celebrates 2017 with artists Karen Bandy, Vivian Olsen and Barbara Slater. The gallery’s winter quarter exhibit continues through February 24. In the lower gallery, Bend artist Karen Bandy presents whimsical acrylic paintings of Central Oregon wildlife, arising from life-long artistic endeavors and influences. During her early years in Portland, stringing love beads and drawing, she also annoyed her mother fashioning miniature sculptures from warm candle wax. High school brought serious interests with her study in wax model carving and lost wax casting. Art continued as a focus at the University of Oregon with her courses in painting, sculpture, design and a degree in Art Education. After graduation and three years teaching art, she began her career in jewelry design and manufacture. In 1987, the artist and her husband moved to Bend. Building a successful jewelry studio, Bandy’s creations earned many Waiting by Barbara Slater awards including first place in the prestigious Spectrum Awards of the International American Gem Trade Association. Her winning ring design featured a blue chalcedony, a less well-known gemstone at the time.

The artist notes the rewards of that decision, “The impermanence of paint (unlike a gemstone’s permanence), the constant movement of painting, use of brilliant color, the possibility of layering paint, scrubbing away to reveal underpainting, and adding back again are freeing, always leading to change and my newest style.”

Dark Wolves by Vivian Olsen

But, avows Bandy, life on the high desert greatly broadens her perceptions and further stimulates her desire to create, “I am inspired by every sunrise on the high desert. Wandering among the sage, juniper, pines and bitterbrush, seeing and being seen by animals great and small, discovering the rich language of pictographs — I am compelled to paint! I’ve combined animals, paint, color, emotion and symbolism, linking all my experiences of the natural world of the Great Basin.”

Her fanciful wildlife paintings blond bears, expressive deer, stern jackrabbits - and their amusing titles (Waiting for a Return Call [MockingbIrd]) differ greatly from her more formal jewelry creations; these Blue Velvet by Karen Bandy artworks intimate the youthful artist creating shapes from candle wax. Now mature and accomplished, Bandy continues to design stunningly beautiful jewelry in addition to fueling her newfound passion for painting.

Increasingly recognized for her blue chalcedony designs, she brought worldwide attention to the now rare gem and spurred collections by Cartier and David Yurman.

In the upper gallery, Vivian Olsen exhibits her watercolor and oil paintings of “what I love - animals and birds of the high desert,” and Barbara Slater shows realistic oil paintings depicting the personalities of dogs, cavorting and curious goats, a noble wolf and other creatures.

This rewarding but exacting work of jewelry design and manufacture also encouraged her desire for more expansive forms of creativity. Hence, ten years ago she picked up brushes and began to paint.

Sunriver Resort welcomes the public to the exhibition open all hours. Billye Turner, art consultant and gallery curator, provides additional exhibition information at 503-780-2828 or billyeturner@bendnet.com

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Art is the Voice of the Heart at Artist's Gallery Sunriver

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Choosing a pattern, selecting the colors and textures of the glass, making the scores, the snap of the breaks, even the smell of the soldering are all pieces of what Becky loves about the art of making stained glass.

Stained Glass Heart by Becky Henson

hat could be a better gift for your Valentine than Art from the Heart? And just in time, you can visit the Artists’ Gallery and meet the artists on Saturday February 11, 4-6pm and enjoy food, wine and beer. Featured artists include Becky Henson and her beautiful stained glass inspired by Central Oregon. Ryan and Laura Smith present their creative metal arts wall hangings, entry signs and practical key hooks.

STS Metal Art Designs is a family owned business creating unique art and signage for the home and business. Laura and Ryan Smith caught the bug to work with steel from Laura’s mother, Midge Thomas, the creator of the Artists’ Gallery concept. They find it exciting to see a two-dimensional object that is drawn in the computer come to life on the metal. They enjoy the challenge of adding dimension and realism to the basic metal with laying, patterns and colors. 3 Sisters by Becky Henson From artistic Northwest inspired key holders to layered and elaborate mountain scenes, each piece is a unique expression of ART FROM THE HEART! Artists’ Gallery Sunriver 57100 Beaver Dr., 541-593-2127 or 541-593-8274 www.artistsgallerysunriver.com Winter Gallery Hours: Open daily 10am to 5pm • Closed: Tuesdays

Upstream by Ryan & Laura Smith

Henson started creating stained glass as a hobby over 30 years ago. The hobby has evolved into commission work as well as gallery pieces. Becky enjoys making panels of items found in nature. Her signature Three Sisters circles are a contemporary take on our mountain scenery, bringing the rivers and mountains, sun and moon together. The Three Sisters pieces are each unique; some all clear textured glass and others filled with color.

Out of the Marsh by Ryan & Laura Smith

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SISTERS EXHIBITS Buffalo Horn Gallery 167 West Sister Park Dr., 541-549-9378 Featuring the work of Ted Lettkeman, Alix and Gary Lynn-Roberts, western oil painter. Canyon Creek Pottery 310 North Cedar St., 541-390-2449, www.canyoncreekpotteryllc.com Fine handmade pottery by Kenneth G. Merrill made in Sisters. Cha For The Finest Gallery 183 East Hood Ave. www.chaforthefinest.com, 541-549-1140 4th Friday Art Stoll in Sisters on February 24, 4-7pm. Clearwater Art Gallery 303 West Hood, 541-549-4994, www.theclearwatergallery.com Fourth Friday Art Stroll February 24, 4-6 pm. Exploring great artists. Cowgirls & Indians Resale 160 SW Oak St., 541-549-6950 Ongoing exhibit, beads, buttons, vintage jewelry and art. Hood Avenue Art 357 West Hood Ave. www.hoodavenueart.com, 541-719-1800 info@hoodavenueart.com Featured thru February 20: Annual open studio

sale. Gallery artists exhibit pieces that document the changes and shifts in their media and subject, all at affordable prices. Collect art by your favorite artist or expand the scope of your collection with work by an artist new to you. Reception on Fourth Friday Art Stroll, February 24, 4-7 pm, live music and refreshments, free and open to the public. 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. The Jewel 221 West Cascade Ave., 541-549-9388 Ongoing exhibit, jewelry by Mary Jo Weiss.

Jill’s Wild (tasteful!) Women Showroom 207 N Fir St., Ste G, 541-617-6078 Artwork, cards, giftware and ceramics.

Crazy Cactus by Katherine Taylor

TWIGS Gallery

Sisters Art Works Jill's Wild Women 204 W Adams, 541-420-9695 www.sistersartworks.com Monday thru Friday, 10am-5pm or by appointment. 4th Friday Art Stoll in Sisters on February 24, 4-7pm. Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop 252 W Hood Ave., 541-549-9552, www.sistersgallery.com Gallery open 11am-5pm daily, except Sunday, 12-5pm. Wildlife photographer, Doug Beall. 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, clay tribal masks by Lillian Pitt and chic organic jewelry by Kristin Cahill. The Porch 243 N Elm St., 541-549-3287, www.theporch-sisters.com Featuring Casey Gardner’s acrylic paintings. Things etc. Elm & Hood Ave. 541 549-1529 Featuring the incomparable work of Lynn Rothan and 20 assorted artists, most local Central Oregon.

311 & 331 W. Cascade St. • Sisters, Oregon (541) 549-6061 • stitchinpost.com • twigs-sisters.com

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Twigs 331 W Cascade St. 541-549-6061 www.stitchinpost.com Central Oregon Textile Artists Collective, featuring local fiber artists & Stitchin’ Post employees.

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SISTERS FOLK FESTIVAL WINTER CONCERT SERIES LINEUP

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Artists create bold new works in Central Oregon and connect with local communities.

isters Folk Festival 2017 Winter Concert Series will include a songwriter focus with these fantastic shows. On Tuesday, February 21, the series will feature serious bluegrass pickers and singers. This bluegrass showcase includes the dobro/guitar duo of Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, and the powerful yet intricate music of the Molly Tuttle Band, each doing their own sets. Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley is a unique collaborative effort between two uniquely gifted musicians, bound to be a revelation to traditional music fans on several counts. Ickes is a longtime, well-established instrumental giant and Hensley is bursting with talent both as a vocalist and guitarist. Molly Tuttle is a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist and award winning songwriter with a distinctive voice. She began performing on stage when she was 11 and recorded her first album, The Old Apple Tree, at age 13. Since then, she’s appeared on A Prairie Home Companion, Grand Ole Opry and at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, was featured on the cover of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, won first place in the prestigious Chris Austin Songwriting Competition at Merlefest. Her lovely voice, impeccable guitar playing and sensitive song writing make her a star on the rise.

Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley Molly Tuttle. Photos courtesy of Sisters Folk Festival

Thursday, March 23, the final show in the series will feature the emotive and beautiful singing of two outstanding singer-songwriters; Canadian Rose Cousins and Nashville-based Caitlin Canty. All shows are at the Sisters High School auditorium and start at 7pm 541-549-4979 sistersfolkfestival.org/winter-concert-series

Caldera Arts Center Opens to Public for Two More Days in Winter

aldera celebrates its 20th year of programming by hosting three dynamic and diverse groups of Artists in Residence (AiR) and opening the doors of its Arts Center to the public each month through March. Every winter Caldera is honored to welcome artists from around the world for month-long stays at its Arts Center on Blue Lake in Central Oregon. Residencies are awarded based on a competitive application process open to artists from all disciplines. Residencies are a crucial part of the artistic process for many artists, giving them time and space away from the distractions of daily life to focus on their craft. In 2017, residents will create new works in dance, sculpture, culinary arts, fiber arts, theatre, poetry, film and many other genres. The last Saturday of each month of residencies the Caldera Arts Center opens its doors to the public from 12:30–3:30pm for AiR Open Studios when Artists in Residence and youth share their work with the public through presentations and performances. This event is free and light refreshments will be served. February • Esperanza Cortes, sculpture, New York, New York • Michael Crenshaw, music/poetry, Portland, Oregon • Christopher Kuhl, performing arts design, Los Angeles, California • Rachel Mauser, book arts, Louisville, Kentucky • Jeanne Medina, fiber arts/performance, Richmond, Virginia • Zoe Aja Moore, theatre, Los Angeles, California • Dean Spade, prose/video/activism, Seattle, Washington • Lindsay Wong, prose, Coquitlam, British Columbia March • Kate Bredeson, theatre history, Portland, Oregon • Rachael Dichter, dance, San Francisco, California

• Saideh Eftekhari, music, San Francisco, California • Allie Hankins, dance, Portland, Oregon • Jamie Howell, film, Leavenworth, Washington • Zoe Keller, illustration, Portland, Oregon • Michelle Peñaloza, poetry, Seattle, Washington • Sherrie Wolf, painting, Portland, Oregon Caldera, Oregon’s first recipient of a National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award, celebrates 20 years of creativity this year. Founded in 1996, by Dan Wieden (co-founder of the Portland, Oregon-based international ad agency, Wieden+Kennedy) and his family, Caldera is a catalyst for the transformation of youth through innovative, year-round art and environmental programs. Caldera nurtures individual creativity to ignite self-expression and transform the way young people engage in their lives, families, and communities. www.CalderaArts.org

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Celebrate

Eagle Watch Set For Culver Central Oregon Students in 4-12th Grade Can Enter Eagle Art Contest

he 22nd annual Eagle Watch celebration will be February 25-26 at Round Butte Overlook Park. The celebration honors eagles and other raptors that live in the Lake Billy Chinook area. Hosted by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD), Portland General Electric, Crooked River Grassland and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, the event features activities to explore the natural and cultural significance of the birds. The two-day celebration runs 10am-4pm Saturday, February 25 and 10am3pm, Sunday, February 26. Festivities will be in Eagle Village at Round Butte Overlook Park’s visitor center, ten miles west of Madras. “This is a fun, free weekend event perfect for the entire family,” said Event Coordinator and OPRD Park Ranger Erin Bennett. “Visitors will have the opportunity to glimpse our resident bald eagles and golden eagles, as well as learn about the significance of the eagle to tribal culture and traditions.” Central Oregon students in 4-12th grade can enter an Eagle Art Contest through 3pm, February 17. Winners will be announced at lunch on February 25 and their artwork will be on display during the celebration. Artwork can be dropped off at the Cove Palisades State Park or at your school’s office. Contest

Geothermally Heated Cabins Hot Mineral Baths 541-943-3931

rules are posted at covepalisades.wordpress.com. Event attendees can meet Aquila, a rehabilitated golden eagle, as well as a great horned owl that lives at the Sunriver Nature Center. Saturday at 12pm, children can meet JR Beaver, Smokey Bear and Larry the Lightbulb. Children are invited to participate in the eagle race (on Saturday) or make a bird feeder (on Sunday). Madras Garden Center will demonstrate how to create a backyard refuge to enjoy birdwatching year-round at your own home. Wild eagle viewing will take place each day at Round Butte Overlook Park and two overlooks on Mountain View Road. Wildlife biologists have recorded eleven bald eagle pairs and nine golden eagle pairs living in the area year round, and migrant bald eagles join the resident birds from January through March. For those who want more, on Sunday at 4:30pm attendees can go to Smith Rock State Park for an hour-long guided tour with Oregon Eagle Foundation volunteer David Vick. The Quartz Creek Drummers and Dancers will provide a special presentation of tribal drumming and dancing sponsored by Warm Springs Power and Water Enterprises at 2pm on Sunday. Admission and parking at PGE’s Round Butte Overlook Park is free. Attendees can purchase souvenirs and participate in a daily silent auction, with proceeds benefiting the Oregon Eagle Foundation. Indian Fry bread proceeds will support sending local kids to the rodeo, and donations for lunch support Culver Middle School’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program. Only cash and checks will be accepted; no ATM is on site. Oregon State Parks 800-551-6949 www.oregonstateparks.org

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

2 Hours SE of Bend • www.summerlakehotsprings.com

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Photography Featured Art at Redmond Library

uring February and March the Redmond Library Branch art exhibit features the work of local photographers Jim Erickson, Gary Wing, Linda Ziegenhagen and Ben Coles.

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imagination: Oregon scenery, bird and wildlife in natural settings and still life photography featuring favorite things arranged and skillfully lighted. The show includes lively portraits of interesting people and family pets.

Each photographer brings the love of the craft through images that capture their interest and

Eagle by Jim Erickson

Mister by Ben Coles

Photo by Gary Wing

Hoarfrost by Gary Wing

Emergence by Ben Coles

Photo by Linda Ziegenhagen

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CENTRAL OREGON EXHIBITS MADRAS / WARM SPRINGS Art Adventure Gallery 185 SW Fifth St. 541-475-7701. www.artadventuregallery.com Photography of Bill Vollmer. Opening reception Thursday, February 2, 5:30-7pm. The Museum at Warm Springs 2189 U.S. 26, 541-553-3331, www.museumatwarmsprings.org Annual Warm Springs Tribal Youth Art Exhibits. Open thru March.

PRINEVILLE A.R. Bowman Memorial Museum 246 N Main St., Prineville. 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 and The Mill, two full size areas that highlight the workers, tools and history of the trade. Native American exhibit brings history of the people and land of Crook County. Galerie Roger 727 NW Third Street, Prineville, 541-815-9857 February 10 Prineville businesses host the widely acclaimed Art Crawl. Displaying the work of 40+ artists including woodwork, photography, jewelry, watercolors, acrylics, art deco furniture and handmade scarves. Open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

REDMOND/TERREBONNE The Art of Alfred A. Dolezal Eagle Crest Resort, 7525 Falcon Crest Dr., Ste. 100 541-526-1185, www.alfreddolezal.com, artofalfreddolezal@gmail.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 and tell a human interest story. Combining profound messages with thought-provoking imagery and evocative symbolism, they are much more than a painting. Juniper Brewing Company 1950 SW Badger Ave., #103 jenniferware@rocketmail.com or 541-233-7300 Moments of Consequence, an amazing solo exhibition by artist Terry Solini. Originally from the San Francisco area, Terry relocated to Oregon in 2003 and now resides in Redmond. After a career in telecommunications, Terry now paints full time producing works filled with recollections from places visited, lives touched and nature enjoyed. Self-taught, Terry has benefited from classes at City College of San Francisco. Terry is enjoying exploring Central Oregon and has been exhibiting his works at many local venues. He has previously exhibited his work at galleries in San Francisco and Auburn, California and Corvallis, Oregon. www.tsolini.com Maragas Winery Lattavo Gallery 15523 SW Hwy. 97, Culver, 541-546-5464, www.maragaswinery.com The caricature art adorning the bottles of Maragas wines was created by Doug Maragas’ mother, Joanne Lattavo, in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s. Joanne was an ac-

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complished oil painter with a renowned art gallery. From her collection comes art that will be initially displayed in the Gallery including several paintings by Lattavo, Flynn, Lessig and McDonald. Redmond Library 827 SW Deschutes Ave. www.redmondfol.org Linda Barker at lindab@dpls.lib.or.us Featuring the work of local photographers Jim Erickson, Gary Wing, Linda Ziegenhagen and Ben Coles. Each photographer brings the love of the craft through images that capture their interest and imagination: Oregon scenery; bird and wildlife in natural settings and still life photography featuring favorite things arranged and skillfully lighted. The show also includes lively portraits of interesting people and family pets. Redmond Third Friday Stroll 541-923-5191 Emergence by Ben Coles karen@visitredmondoregon.com Central Oregon Spirits February 17 — Third Friday Strolls are to encourage people to come downtown and see what Redmond has to offer. Local products, shops and services are all within reach in the downtown core. This is a great opportunity to socialize with neighbors, meet business owners and keep dollars working in the community we love to call home. Redmond Senior Center 325 NW Dogwood Ave. 541-548-6325, lsmith@bendbroadband.com Joan Ouchdia photography. She was born in Alaska and since childhood has been involved in creating arts and crafts in every conceivable media. Her professional life did, and does, include art at every level. Her current works reflect her interest in environmental issues including recycling and reuse of common sports equipment into useful art pieces. Her photography exhibit will explore the wonders of nature. School House Produce 1430 SW Highland Ave., 541- 504-7112, www.schoolhouseproduce.com Wonderful paintings by SageBrushers artists. Silverleaf Cafe 7535 Falcon Crest Dr. Vivian Olsen has a new wildlife art exhibit of owls, coyotes, a buffalo and more. She is a well known Central Oregon artist and displays her watercolor and pastel paintings of animals in galleries and shows throughout the state. St. Charles Hospital — Redmond 1253 NW Canal Blvd., 541-548-8131 The talented High Desert Art League artists have an exciting exhibit for thru April with a display of artwork that spans a wide variety of media and subjects. Featured artists are Vivian Olsen, Janice Rhodes, Helen Brown, Barbara Slater and Cindy Briggs. www.highdesertartleague.com

Wild Rose

A Wild Ride for Your Taste Buds

DINING

by LINDEN GROSS, One Stop Writing Shop

ired of snow, ice and, yes, comfort food, my three friends and I took a trip to Northern Thailand in downtown Bend for a complete change of pace. At Wild Rose, a casual, friendly restaurant on NW Oregon Avenue, we started with some of the best cocktails I’ve had in a long time. I loved the gin gimlet with cucumber and Thai Chili. I revisited that perfect blend of lime and heat again and again during what would prove to be a memorable meal. We started with Yum Khao Tod—crispy crumbled rice croquettes mixed with shallots, chili, peanuts, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and onion in a spicy, tart lime dressing. “Do you want to add fermented pork?” asked Rosie Itti, who co-owns the restaurant with her family and manages it with her boyfriend Tyler. What a great move! The naem (fermented pork sausage) adds a hint of sourness that makes this appetizer downright addictive. We ordered two other starters that, along with the Yum Khao Tod, created the perfect taste trilogy. The tangy shredded green papaya salad with lime, dried shrimp and fresh chili was as good as it always is. And the huge deepfried chicken wings in a slightly sweet and salty fish-sauce marinade were so delicious that I may never bother with Buffalo wings again. For our next round, we decided to try the Tom Sapp soup rather than the more familiar coconut milk Tom Kha. Made from a vegan base of lime juice, basil, Thai herbs, dried spices (which Rosie’s parents bring back from Thailand several times a year), cilantro, lemongrass, galangal and kaffir leaves to which meat is then added (or not), this spicy, tart, brothy soup is out of this world. “It feels like Grandma made it for you because she loves you and cares about you,” my friend Jill said. “And it’s delicious.” We also ordered the clams which are steamed until just tender and then stir fried in a slightly sweet/hot turmeric curry sauce that the restaurant could sell by the pint. We had deliberately chosen not to order all our dishes at once in order to

Clams. Photos courtesy of wavejourney.com.

appreciate the wide array of tart, sweet, hot, spicy and downright exotic tastes that each had to offer. Luckily that meant we could indulge in a third round. The house favorite Khao Soi curry was less heavy than most coconut milk

Wild Rose 150 NW Oregon Ave, Bend 541-382-0441 www.facebook.com/wildrosethai Owners: IttiFamily Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11am–9pm Friday–Saturday 11am– 10pm. curries and offered a lovely play on textures since crispy noodles top the egg noodles and meat or tofu. Viv, a monster curry fan, couldn’t have been happier. The Holy Eggplant did it for me. Made with real Thai basil, known as holy basil, this special features sliced Japanese eggplant stir fried with ground pork, peppers and chili paste served over steamed rice and topped with a perfectly fried egg. The Thai basil imparts a peppery, and almost minty quality to the dish, which offers the perfect blend of saltiness (think fish sauce) and heat. If pressed to name my favorite dish of the evening, this would have to be it. Wild Rose’s food differs from the other Thai fare you find in town not only because of its Northern Thai cuisine, but because it features the recipes of the family that owns and runs the restaurant. As Rosie says, “Coming here is like coming to our house and sharing a meal with us.” Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | February 2017

Central Oregon Symphony

Stefanie Janin-Brohamer Right Where She Wants To Be

entral Oregon Symphony flutist Stefanie Janin-Brohamer never really wanted to play the flute. The nine-year-old was dedicated to the piano. But because the piano was not part of the band, Stefanie had a free period. Mom and Dad weren’t thrilled with that, so they grabbed the closet-bound flute of their other daughter and said, “If you want to continue piano, you will play the flute.” Fortunately, playing the flute came easily, but the young Stefanie still preferred the piano, and it was her focus until the day her beloved piano teacher moved away. With that loss, Stefanie’s interest in piano waned. Then she decided that being a drum majorette was much more exciting than playing flute in the band. However, when marching season was over, she picked up the flute again. Playing in orchestra and wind ensembles, the teenage Stefanie learned the fun and challenge of the flute.

February 9, 2017 Bring Virginia Riggs Children’s Concert of o your vale nt ur upc featuring oming ine to one concer Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf ts! ~ and an instrument petting zoo! ~ February 11-13, 2017 Winter Concert with returning Guest Pianist Kotaro Fukuma performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 COS will also play pieces by Mozart and Mendelssohn

More info at: www.cosymphony.com COSA, Inc. * info@cosymphony.com * 541-317-3941

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By her senior year, she was spending Saturdays in Julliard’s pre-college program before heading to Oberlin and an eventual bachelor of music in flute performance and then to Yale, where the small studio environment provided many more playing opportunities. After graduation Stefanie Stefanie Janin-Brohamer moved to North Hampton, Massachusetts where she gave private lessons to 42 young, aspiring flutists. It was there she recognized what these young kids lacked: the inspiration, the strong connections and good basic instruction she had gained from her grade school and high school music teachers.

And as for the flute? “When I look back on the all the experiences I’ve had, playing under amazing teachers and conductors in great concert halls, I have no regrets. Now I’m here in Bend, playing with a bunch of talented and genuinely kind people, under a great, knowledgeable and approachable conductor. I’m right where I want to be.”

Remembering these young years as some of the best in her musical history, Stefanie decided to follow suit and get a teaching degree. She moved back to Connecticut and taught middle school music, choir and band. Acting on a long-time desire to head west, Stefanie hit the road and landed a job teaching at a private school in Tucson, Arizona. Then, looking for a better fit, she took a suggestion from her uncle and drove to Bend. After nine years at Bear Creek Elementary, Stefanie is in her second year teaching at Silver Rail. And as for the flute? “When I look back on the all the experiences I’ve had, playing under amazing teachers and conductors in great concert halls, I have no regrets. Now I’m here in Bend, playing with a bunch of talented and genuinely kind people, under a great, knowledgeable and approachable conductor. I’m right where I want to be.”

Bend A Cappella Festival Reveals Judges & Clinicians

MUSIC & FESTIVALS

Get ready for a weekend of musical events & education featuring international stars Naturally 7 & The Bobs.

he Bend A Cappella Festival will feature special guests who will help provide inspirational instruction, constructive feedback and a cappella tips during its second annual Festival, running February 10-12 at the Tower Theatre. Angie Doctor, Richard Bob Greene and Drew Wheaton will be judging the Sing-Off performances and teaching interested vocalists. Kathy Schroeder, director of the Bend A Cappella Festival said, “Our clinicians are leaders and innovators in a cappella music and we are thrilled to welcome them to Bend. We have a fantastic lineup of competitors and master class participants and we think everyone will enjoy hearing about our judges’ experiences and learning from their unique perspectives.”

Judges & Clinicians

Angie Doctor is a studio singer, song-writer, arranger and live performer and jazz vocal instructor at the Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts high school. She is a studio singer and voice-over talent, the soprano in the jazz vocal quartet Clockwork and currently sings in the a cappella jazz and humor quartet, The Bobs.

Richard Bob Greene is an award-winning composer, arranger, singer, writer, engineer/ producer and educator. As the co-founder and creator of a cappella supergroup The Bobs, Greene “f ractured and reconstructed the rules for vocal music” and is one of the foremost pioneers of contemporary a cappella.

Drew Wheaton is the tenor of the 2016 International Barbershop Quartet champions, Forefront, and has been the musical director of the Thoroughbred Chorus since 2012. Drew is the co-founder, and was co-director, tenor, and vocal percussionist for U of L’s a cappella group, Cardinal Rule. He is now the director of 1856, a Junior Varsity a cappella group at Male Traditional High School in Louisville.

On Saturday February 11, there are three full hours of teaching, coaching, laughing and fun with the two visiting members of The Bobs: Doctor and Greene will work with class participants and groups on topics like vocal mastery, pitch, arranging, choosing good pieces for your group, showmanship and audience choice. In the afternoon, Wheaton will present Tune it or Lose it! about intonation and strong song starts for a cappella groups.

Competition & Concert At the Friday, February 10 evening Sing-Off, teams have a chance to win cash prizes and gain valuable insight from Doctor, Greene and Wheaton. Competition is focused on constructive and collaborative feedback, and our judges will use objective criteria in three main areas that align with the A Cappella Education Association’s national standards: vocal elements, musical elements and performance elements. On Saturday, February 11 evening, headliner Naturally 7, creators of the Vocal Play approach, will provide a sublime a cappella experience for competitors and concert-goers alike. One of the most innovative and talented vocal groups in the world, Naturally 7 brings their smooth silky sound to the Tower’s stage for the first time. The Bend A Cappella Festival is presented by the Tower Theatre Foundation. The event is made possible in part by a grant from the Bend Cultural Tourism Fund and sponsored by Gary and Terry Reynolds. Tickets to hear the Sing-Off or headliner group Naturally 7 or passes that include both concerts and master classes, can be purchased at www.bendacappellafestival.com. Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | February 2017

Riverhouse Jazz Presents Brubeck Brothers Quartet at BendBroadband’s Jazz at the Oxford Yellow Jackets

iverhouse on the Deschutes hotel, in partnership with Executive Producer G2 Strategic, continue the jazz series, Mt. Bachelor Riverhouse Jazz. The series features a combination of international touring and Northwest-based artists. There will be two shows on one weekend each month on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm.

February 17-18 Yellow Jackets March 17-18 King Louie’s Portland Blue Review April 14-15 Ravi Coltrane Quintet While Yellowjackets made their 1981 debut as a jazz-fusion band that highlighted guitarist Robben Ford, the group’s sound became more R&B-oriented after Ford’s departure with Marc Russo’s crisp alto saxophone and soaring highregister solos. With original members Russell Ferrante on keyboards and electric bassist Jimmy Haslip, and new drummer William Kennedy, the band found its own R&B-ish sound, sometimes playing original compositions that sounded like Joe Zawinul at his most melodic. www.riverhouse.com/jazz

hrough March world-class jazz comes to the OXFORD hotel’s intimate jazz ballroom located in the heart of downtown Bend. Shows will be at 8pm on Fridays and at 5pm and 8pm on Saturdays. Artist lineup and performance dates are: February 10-11: The Brubeck Brothers Quartet March 17-18: Sara Gazarek with New West Guitar Group

The Brubeck Brothers Quartet is an exciting jazz group featuring two members of one of America’s most accomplished musical families, Dan Brubeck (drums) and Chris Brubeck (bass and trombone.) Guitarist Mike DeMicco and pianist Chuck Lamb complete this dynamic quartet. They have performed at concert series, colleges, and jazz festivals across North America and Europe including the Newport, Detroit, Ravinia, Las Vegas, Sedona, Spokane and Monterey Jazz Festivals. Georges Bouhey will continue to host the series’ free music education workshops, allowing local artists and music enthusiasts to talk, play with and learn from world-class performers. Workshops will be held on the Saturday of the performance weekend in February and March beginning at 11:15am. www.jazzattheoxford.com 503-432-9477

The Brubeck Brothers Quartet

Sara Gazarek with New West Guitar Group

Valentine ’s Day Tradition in Sunriver

Big Band Music & Four Course Dinner

ancing to a traditional big band and enjoying a fantastic four course meal in Sunriver Resort’s historic Great Hall, Sunriver Music Festival’s 5TH Annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance & Concert is a wonderful choice in Central Oregon for a romantic night out. Presented by the Sunriver Music Festival and Sunriver Resort, the evening gets underway Tuesday, February 14 at 5:30pm and includes a gourmet-crafted four course dinner by the Sunriver Resort, a hosted happy hour, a full concert, and dancing to the 18 piece Salem Big Band. The Salem Big Band has been performing throughout the northwest since 1989. For this special evening of romance, the band has created a lineup of favorite big band love songs. Come alone or bring your friends. Tables for two or eight are available. Tickets are $75 per person, but they go quickly, so call the Festival Ticket Office (541-593-9310), email tickets@sunrivermusic.org, or go online www. sunrivermusic.org to make your Valentine’s Day memorable.

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Salem Big Band, photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival

Chinese Monks, Pop Icons & Boys from the Emerald Isle

MUSIC & FESTIVALS

Tower’s February Line Up Comes from Around The Globe Isle Tour. Prepare for a rousing, rollicking evening of Irish tunes, wit and good cheer. “One that will soon have you singing and clapping along,” wrote the Belfast Telegraph. “Their songs have become anthems of revelry and joy among generation after generation.” Opening for the Rovers is We Banjo 3 from Galway, Ireland, performing a blend of traditional Irish, old time and bluegrass music they call “Celt Grass.” These performances are presented by the Tower Theatre Foundation and sponsored by Bend Surgery Center with additional support from Central Oregon Radiology, Deschutes Brewery and Oregrown.

Shaolin Warriors

u e s d a y, Fe b r u a r y 7 at 7:30pm the Tower Theatre Foundation welcomes back the internationally acclaimed Shaolin Warriors. The monks of an ancient temple in China, renowned for their discipline, strength and courage, are 30 Kung Fu masters known throughout the world for their martial-arts prowess, mental discipline, imaginative theatrics and feats of athleticism.

541-317-0700 www.towertheatre.org

Artrageous

Then, on Monday, February 13 at 7:30pm we’re getting Artrageous! Enjoy a one-of-a-kind crossover experience of music and art gone wild. Artists collaborate with the audience to create original, larger than life paintings on stage to the beat of Lennon, Elvis and Hendrix.Plus.

The Irish Rovers

The Tower will be selling these pieces after the show in an auction to benefit LessonPLAN! ESPN dubbed the show, “absolutely awesome” and Harrison Ford said, “they’re the BEST.” Prepare for a visual journey packed with inspiration, creativity and fun – a new definition of performing arts. The Irish Rovers keep the excitement rolling when they take the stage Tuesday, February 28 at 7:30pm. The Celtic super-band stops in Bend on their farewell Boys of the Emerald

We Banjo 3, photos courtesy of Tower Theatre

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OREGON TRADITIONAL ARTS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM The Oregon Folklife Network (OFN) is accepting applications for 2017. This program offers master traditional artists and culture keepers a $3,000 stipend to teach their art form to apprentices from their own communities, Tribes, cultural, religious, or occupational group. The stipend pays masters to pass on their knowledge, skills, and expertise to an apprentice of great promise, who is empowered through these lessons to continue carrying on Oregon’s traditions. CONTACT US FIRST: Please contact us first if you want to apply. Visit our website, ofn.uoregon.edu, or contact Brad McMullen (ofn@uoregon.edu, 541-346-3820) for more information about your eligibility in the program. WATERSTON DESERT WRITING PRIZE OPEN FOR 2017 SUBMISSIONS The Waterston Desert Writing Prize 2017 is now open for submissions. Applicants must submit online via Submittable through April 1. The Prize honors creative nonfiction that illustrates artistic excellence, sensitivity to place, and desert literacy, with the desert as both subject and setting. Inspired by author and poet Ellen Waterston’s love of the High Desert of Central Oregon, a region that has been her muse for over 30 years, the Prize recognizes the vital role deserts play worldwide in the ecosystem and the human narrative. Submission guidelines are available at www.waterstonprize. org. The Prize winner will receive a $2,000 cash award, a reading and reception at the High Desert Museum in Bend and a four-week residency at PLAYA at Summer Lake, Oregon. The prize is funded from an endowment managed by the Oregon Community Foundation, with the impetus for the creation of the endowment provided by actor Sam Waterston, after whom the prize is named. ART IN THE HIGH DESERT Visual artists are invited to apply now for the 2017 Art in the High Desert Show & Sale. The four-person jury is new each year to ensure a fresh look as they review artist applications. Art in the High Desert, as a nonprofit organization, has just been ranked 10th (out of over 600 shows in the nation) for quality of art & sales. For more information, go to www.artinthehighdesert.com and click For Artists. For further questions or information, call 541-322-6272. HALLIE FORD FELLOWSHIPS The eighth annual Hallie Ford Fellowships is open for application. Applicants can apply by registering on CaFE (www.callforentry.org) to access the application. Each year The Ford Family Foundation reconstitutes the panel with both in-state and out-of-state arts professionals. Therefore, the types of artists or disciplines selected as finalists may well differ from year to year. Application deadline: Wednesday, March 1 Fellowship Announcement: early June

AROUND OREGON ANNUAL AT THE ARTS CENTER June 2 – July 8 Deadline March 19, midnight The Around Oregon Annual exhibit is open to artists living in all parts of our state. This exhibition recognizes the quality and diversity in creative expression of artists throughout Oregon. Our intent is to show young and upcoming, as well as mature and established artists together. The Around Oregon Annual also recognizes and encourages excellence by awarding cash prizes, thoughtfully selected from the actual work. On line: https://theartscenter.net/deadline-march-19-2016midnight-call-artists-14th-around-oregon-annual-arts-center/ ARTIST OPPORTUNITY CASH AWARDED JURIED ART EXHIBIT The Umpqua Valley Arts Association (UVAA) invites artists of all media to submit artworks to the annual Artworks Northwest Juried Art Show and Competition. Submission deadline is March 10, entries can be submitted Online through Café (callforentry.org). Go to uvarts.com for more information. Juror Scott Malbaurn Director of Southern Oregon University’s Schneider Museum of Art Cash Awards: $1,000 1st Place, $500 2nd Place, $300 3rd Place, $200 J. Lynn Peterson – Hundred Valleys Award. Eligible to all artists working in the Pacific Northwest to submit up to (5) entries in all themes and genres. All work must be displayready upon arrival. UVAA commission rates are 30% for UVAA members and 40% for non UVAA members. Artwork must have been completed within the last two years. Work must not have been previously exhibited at UVAA. Submission deadline: Friday, March 10 Email notification: Friday, March 31 Art delivery to UVAA by Monday, May 1 Opening reception: Friday, May 5, 5-7pm Exhibit ends: Friday, June 25 Online and/or download full information go to http://uvarts. com/call-to-artists Sandee McGee, UVAA’s gallery director at 541-672-2532. CALL TO ART JANUARY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – PUBLIC ART The City of Redmond’s Committee for Art in Public Places (RCAPP) invites artists and artist teams to submit proposals to design and produce a solar, backlit, public art piece for the Highway 97 retaining wall as you enter Redmond from the north. This project is meant to serve as a welcoming gateway to Redmond. The project budget is up to $45,000 for the design, fabrication and installation of the public art. A committee will evaluate all proposals based on overall strength of design concept, sustainability and durability of the design, applicant experience, and completeness of the proposal. Background: The Highway 97 is Redmond’s gateway and front door for most visitors approaching from the north or south into Redmond. Approaching Redmond from the north there is virtually no landscaping or other features to give passers-by an indication that they are arriving into Redmond. As part of the Highway 97 Beautification Plan attractive entries have been created to draw visitors off the highway and into the City

Call to Artists Center Downtown area. We would like to add a backlit, wall mounted sculpture to the retaining wall of the Negus Street overpass. The retaining wall has approximately 92 feet in length of visible space from the highway and is approximately 15 feet in height. The sculpture should be inviting to visitors and improve the open space of Highway 97. Eligibility: This Request for Proposals is open to all artists residing in the Northwest United States, specifically Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. Entrants may be individuals or artist teams. The deadline for installation is October 30. Responses are due by 4pm, February 15, Kelly Morse, City Recorder, City of Redmond, 716 SW Evergreen Avenue, Redmond, OR 97756 Please contact Jackie Abslag at the address provided above or at 541-923-7763, Jaclyn.abslag@ci.redmond.or.us. STUDIOS AVAILABLE AT THE WORKHOUSE Join artists at The Workhouse and become a member of Bend’s most up-and-coming art community, The Old Ironworks Arts District. Ready to take the next step to advancing your craft in the new year? Are you a fiber or textile artist, a leather worker, bookbinder or candle maker? Do you fuse glass, paint, sculpt or design clothing? Do you design, make, and sell something else? Currently accepting applications for retail ready studio artists. Available Studios range from $325-$550 347-564-9080, The Workhouse, theworkhousebend@gmail.com, www.theworkhousebend.com CALL TO ART IN THE PEARL Art In The Pearl invites you to apply to be an exhibitor at one of the top five art festivals in the nation. Art In The Pearl Fine Arts & Craft Festival will be held Labor Day weekend in the beautiful historic North Park Blocks of Portland, Oregon. Art In The Pearl features the artwork of artists from across the USA and Canada. The three-day festival, developed and produced by a dedicated volunteer board of artists, has many attractions: exceptional visual artists, artist demonstrations, an interactive art area for children of all ages, and a variety of unique food. This three-day community event gives patrons the special opportunity to meet and purchase art from exhibiting artists. Over one hundred artists show and sell work ranging from fine woodworking to beautiful paintings to photography, glass, ceramics, metal, jewelry, and much more. Applications on Zapplication — www.zapplication.org Application Deadline: February 15 Festival Date: Labor Day Weekend, September 2-4 Location: The Northwest Park blocks of Portland, Oregon. www.artinthepearl.com, info@artinthepearl.com

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New Perspective for February by Eileen Lock

greements are made near the 1st of the month and new beginnings start to show themselves by the 3rd. A fresh start in relationships is refreshing and conversations get lighter after the 7th. Appreciate the reprieve from craziness and let yourself simply enjoy your life. Conversations are smooth and easy on the 10th and you begin to realize you are adjusting to the recent changes. Decisions made on the 13th bring celebration and plans for the near future. Opportunities during this time ask for you to let go of old wounds and trust enough to move forward. Step into what you say you want on the 16th and you could be surprise at how comfortable you are. Talk about the changes that you need on the 20th and be receptive to expanding your relationships. Big changes on the 22nd ask for you to take the high road and let go of doubts and worries. Make the choice that feels right for you then get ready to take some private space for a while. The New Moon on the 26th brings completion and a strong awareness that life is presenting a noticeable change. Stay as receptive as possible over the last two days and realize it takes a little time to adjust to the new situation. Love and Light Always, Eileen Lock Clairvoyant Astrologer/Spiritual Medium, 541-389-1159, 1471 NW Newport Ave., Bend, OR 97701, www.eileenlock.freeservers.com, www.oneheartministry.freeservers.com. Listen for the song in your heart, find the melody and dance to the music.

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2017 February

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK 3 5pm www.cascadeae.com

AT THE OXFORD FREE AWAKENING 11 JAZZ 17 SPRING MUSIC EDUCATION WORKSHOP AT THE TOWER THEATRE

CYCLING GROUP RIDE 4 9:30am crowsfeetcommons.com HIGH DESERT SPEAKER SERIES 7 7pm www.oldstonebend.com

7:30pm www.towertheatre.org

CENTRAL OREGON SYMPHONY WINTER CONCERT SERIES 7:30pm www.cosymphony.com

WEDNESDAY 22 WINO AT BROKEN TOP BOTTLE SHOP 6pm www.btbsbend.com

OREGON SYMPHONY AT THE 24 MOUNTAINFILM 12 CENTRAL WINTER CONCERT SERIES ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

DAUGHTERS OF THE RAINFOREST AT MCMENAMINS 6:45pm www.bendfilm.org

AUTHOR! AUTHOR! LITERARY SERIES 7pm www.dplfoundation.org

11:15am www.oxfordhotelbend.com

2pm www.cosymphony.com

6pm www.envirocenter.org

MASTER CLASS WITH MAINE 25 ALMOST, 13 VIOLIN MARTIN CHALIFOUR AT 2 STREET THEATER ND

7pm www.highdesertchambermusic.com

7:30pm www.2ndstreettheater.com

CONCERT SERIES: A DAUGHTER’S REFLECTIONS 14 HDCM MARTIN CHALIFOUR & FRIENDS 27 6pm www.highdesertmuseum.org

JAZZ AT THE OXFORD WITH THE BRUBECK BROTHERS QUARTET 8pm www.oxfordhotelbend.com

8pm www.highdesertchambermusic.com

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painting • photography • CASCADE FINE ART WORKSHOPS Contact Sue Manley, 541-408-5524 info@cascadefineartworkshops.com www.cascadefineartworkshops.com Registration Open for 2017 Workshops Mary Marquiss — Only a few openings left! Art Retreat at Cannon Beach Watercolor April 9-13 $425 by February 9, $475 after February 9. 12 students minimum/16 students max. Debora Stewart Abstraction in Pastels & Acrylic May 16-19 $495 by March 16, $545 after March 16. 15 students minimum/16 students max. Ted Nuttall — Only a few openings left! Painting the Figure from Photographs Watercolor June 5-9 $720 by April 5, $770 after April 5. 14 students minimum/15 students max.

Art Workshops sagebrushersart@gmail.com All classes held at 117 Roosevelt Ave., Bend

Beginning Oil Painting with Katherine Taylor Sundays, February 5 & 19, 10am-1pm. An oil painting course for both beginners and ones wanting to jump start artistic pursuits. $40/session. Contact Katherine at 541-420-5250 or kt@katherine-taylor.com. Textured Watercolor Classes with Sarah Hansen Friday, February 10 & Saturday, February 11, 1:30-5:30pm. Learn to paint watercolor in a unique, textural manner using gesso and collage on a hard surface. $90 total, contact 541-598-4433 or sbhansen@live.com.

Tony Allain Chasing the Light Pastel July 26-28 $450 by April 26, $550 after April 26. 14 students minimum/16 students max. Colley Whisson Modern Impressionism in Action Oils & Acrylics August 17–20 $625 by June 1, $675 after June 1. 14 students minimum/15 students max. HOOD AVENUE ART 357 W Hood Ave., Sisters 541-719-1800, info@hoodavenueart.com, www. hoodavenueart.com. Vino Van Gogh (Paint & Sip Class) Oils with Katherine Taylor Location at SageBrushers in Bend Tuesday, February 28, 5:30-8pm $45 (includes materials) We provide all the supplies and instruction needed to create an oil painting; you bring wine or beer and maybe some friends to share it. Beginners are welcome — no experience needed. Just Come and Play! Snacks provided. Questions or to register, contact Katherine, kt@katherine-taylor.com or 541-420-5250. SAGEBRUSHERS ART SOCIETY www.sagebrushersartofbend.com 541-617-0900 or

Creative Goal Setting Workshop with Vicki Johnson. Saturday, February 25, 9am-4pm. Use story and creative process to achieve goals. $69. Contact 541-390-3174 or coachvickijohnson@gmail.com. David Kinker’s Painting Classes February 6, 13, 20, 27 9:30am-12pm & 6-8:30pm. Focus on “Bing Blang” prima/direct painting, color spots and value enhancements. $35 for members, $40 non-members. Contact David at 541-383-2069 or dkinker@bendbroadband.com. Watercolor Wednesday classes February 1, 8, 15, 22, 10am-12pm. Free to members, $5 non-members. Bring your own photos and supplies. Contact Jennifer at jenniferware@rocketmail.com. Chinese Brush Workshop with Michelle Oberg Saturdays, February 4, 11, 18, 9:30am12pm. Learn basic Plum, Bamboo Orchid & Chrysanthemum to advanced techniques. Fee $120. Register at 541-388-1561 or nancym2010@bendbroadband.com. Vivo Van Gogh with Katherine Taylor Tuesday, February 28, 5:30-8pm. Have fun, learn art, and/or entertain others. Beginners welcome. $45, all supplies provided. Contact Katherine at 541-420-5250

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or kt@katherine-taylor.com. Critique Group with Barbara Jaenicke Monday, February 20, 1:30-3:30pm. Barbara begins session with 15-20 minute talk, then artists may have two paintings critiqued. $40 to have work critiqued, $10 to observe. Registration required. Contact Nancy Misek at 541-388-1567 or nancym2010@bendbroadband.com. Intuitive Painting classes with Vicki Johnson The first Wednesday of each month. February 1, 6-8:15pm. $25 per class, all materials included. Contact Vicki at 541-390-3174 or coachvickijohnson@gmail.com. How to Enter Art Competitions On Line with Shandel Gamer Friday, February 10, 12-1pm. Bring a lunch & learn. $3 donation requested. THE WORK HOUSE www.theworkhousebend.com 50 SE Scott Street, Suite #6, Bend Cari Dolyniuk, 347-564-9080. Figure Drawing Salon This drop-in salon features a live nude model and is open to all levels. Every Tuesday 7-9pm. $15. Gold Leaf Photo Printing Create Stunning prints of your own photographs using gold leaf. Saturday, February 4, 1-5pm. $95. Sonnets and Other Poems of Desire Delve in to classical and other forms of love poetry in this writing workshop. Saturday, February 4, 6-8pm $30. Riveted Cuff Jewelry Making Learn basic cold connections for metal & simple leatherworking with snaps and rivets to make a unique cuff. Thursday, February 9, 6-8:30pm. $75. Eat Your Way to Better Health Learn to listen to your body’s signals and support it with delicious, nourishing foods. Saturday, February 11, 2-4pm $45. Handmade Soap Learn the basics of ‘cold process’ soap making, formulate your own recipe & make six personalized bars. Saturday, February 18, 1-4pm. $65.

Introduction to Drawing — Kids Class Learn some basic skills for approaching drawing. You will create a cartoon self portrait using pencil, pen and colored pencil! Hosted at Studio Teafly, 1234 NE First Street, Bend. Saturday, February 20, 10am-12:30pm. $30. All supplies included. Blank Pages Writing Salon Come engage in meaningful dialogue with other people who share your passion for writing at our monthly, informal writing salons. Drop-in Saturday, February 20, 6-8pm. $5. Encaustic Mixed Media Learn the basics of collaging and painting with encaustic (wax) in this mixed media workshop. Thursday, February 23, 10am-3pm. $180 + $25 materials fee. Wild Poetry Can’t Be Broken — Kids Class Students will write a poem and create three photographic images to accompany it. Students do not need to have a camera, but are encouraged to bring one, an iPad or iPhone will work great, too! Hosted at Studio Teafly, 1234 NE First Street, Bend. Saturday, February 27, 10-12:30pm. $30. All supplies included Masterpiece Christian Artist Conference/ Workshops April 27-30, Sunriver Plan your next art-vacay/adventure April 27-30 at Sunriver Resort for the 12th Annual Masterpiece Christian Artist Conference and Workshops. Featuring a dynamic trio of presenters: Illustrator/ Designer extraordinaire Thomas Blackshear: Presenting Design/Composition/Figurative Illustrative Technique. Frank Ordaz - Alla Prima Methods Applied to Figurative/Landscape. Frank is an Emmy award winning artist whose career launched with George Lucas Films as a lead painter in the Star Wars Films, ET and Indian Jones. ordazart.com. Calligrapher Randall M. Hasson, inspires with "Text and Image: The History of Poster text/Art Fusion and its Broad Contemporary Applications ". randallmhasson.com. Hasson and Blackshear will also collaborate together each day for an integrated text/image design and composition opportunities. Additionally be inspired by the camaraderie and conversations for faith/art fusion in culture today. Tuition, food and lodging packages start at just $595 for three nights, three days. www.mcfineartsfoundation.org for full course descriptions and online registration. 541-601-7496

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