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March 2015 | Volume 20 | Issue 3

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A Brief Interlude in a Village of Culture In talking with Toler Cranston, one writer said it was clear he is passionate about the opportunities that San Miguel offers to its residents, including himself. “One catches a new wind here, one catches fire here.”

he photo above was taken with a selfie stick at the home of my friends Baldo and Carol Kelsey Bozovic who had rented a lovely three story home in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. They usually make their home in Dubrovnik, Croatia, but Baldo is a budding artist and for expanding your artistic acumen, San Miguel is truly the place to be. I was fortunate to share a San Miguel experience with my delightfully fun, loving and creative friends recently. San Miguel de Allende is located in the far eastern part of the state of Guanajuato in central Mexico. It’s only slightly challenging to get there. Flying into Leon sets you down in a typical Mexican town with a variance of wealth and poverty and unkempt streets coupled with pleasant, colorful homes. But a few miles east, a scary taxi ride of about two hours and you settle into a beautiful village of around 70,000 people. Not a street, all cobblestoned, is untidy, not a house is unfinished unless currently in construction. The houses have solid walls against the sidewalks, painted in various colors, many with bougainvillea vines cascading down the outside and the occasional iron-grated window. Many of the larger structures have large front doors opening to beautiful courtyards, which were once used by horses and carriages and now all makes of autos. It’s a surprising little oasis of art, music, literary treasurers (Gloria Steinem was there for a writing festival) and Toller Cranston who had lived in San Miguel for many years had just died and there was an art auction in his honor to raise funds for the Children’s Foundation. Cranston was a beloved Olympian Canadian figure skater and furious painter. Multitalented, he prolifically created and exhibited his highly original works of art, during, and now well beyond his remarkable skating and influential career. The town, with cobblestone streets and multicolored buildings, has attracted a large number of foreign retirees, artists, writers and tourists, which is shifting the area’s economy from agriculture and industry to commerce catering to outside visitors and residents. Still, there are no parking meters, no traffic signals and no fast food restaurants. The main attraction of the town is its well-preserved historic center, filled with lovely colonial homes and churches from the 17th and 18th centuries. It’s a gathering place on weekends for locals and at the end of everyday by visitors. At the entrance of the city are statues of Ignacio Allende, Juan Aldama, Miguel Hidalgo and Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, with one of the Archangel Michael in the center. I have to go back to the full complement of art and culture in this lovely town (the food was quite good as well although it was pure delight to pick up fresh food at the local market and prepare your own dinner.) Each night was a different experience from the art auction, jewelry market to a blues bar, live theatre (in English) to literary festival.

Toller Cranston gave his gift to the world in his skating abilities and then his art, but his legacy lies in his list of why he thought San Miguel was the “best place in Mexico.” He offered that it’s unique historical charm is because it was founded in 1535, almost 50 years after Columbus discovered America. And so it is replete with Spanish-Colonial architecture. Perfect weather all the time, full of flowers, full of trees, full of beauty; so the beauty permeates the streets and everywhere you look. And, he says, it’s all about re-invention of self; discovering things you’ve always wanted to do, which are very accessible and available here. And the things to do here are virtually unlimited, but most pertain to some sort of stimulus of the brain. It could be a lecture, a film, an exhibition. It could be some historical tour, some visiting writer or musician. I will most certainly return.

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encore New Sunriver Music Festival Board Members

Dr. Ron Carver

Dr. Clyde Thompson

Phillip Ruder

Three new members were elected for three year terms to the Sunriver Music Festival’s 2015 Board of Trustees. The new team includes Dr. Ron Carver, Dr. Clyde Thompson and Phillip Ruder. Dr. Carver served on the Sunriver Music Festival’s Board of Directors and held the position of president of the board for two years in 1989 and 1990. Dr. Clyde Thompson has served as an adjudicator for the Sunriver Music Festival’s Young Artists Scholarship program for the past 18 years. Clyde is the founder and music director of the Central Oregon Mastersingers. Phillip Ruder served as concertmaster of the Sunriver Music Festival Orchestra from 1981 to 2007. He was concertmaster of the Aspen Music Festival, Santa Fe Opera, New Orleans Philharmonic, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Symphony, the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra and Reno Chamber Orchestra. Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show New Staff Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS) announced that Tracy Alexander and Karen Koppel joined the nonprofit organization to help professionally manage the world’s largest outdoor quilt show now in its 40th year. Alexander joins SOQS as the administrative manager, a part-time position. From 1996-2005, Alexander served as Education Tracy Alexander and Family Program Specialist at the High Desert Museum, where she was responsible for all aspects of training and supervising a Teen Volunteer program, as well as developing and implementing community partnerships with COCC, Bend Parks and Recreation District and Deschutes Public Libraries. Koppel comes to SOQS as the assistant director, responsible for a myriad of special Karen Koppel programs and behind-the-scenes logistics for coordinating local business partners quilt exhibit displays, and orchestrating the deployment of more than 1,200 quilts to be hung by an army of volunteers on quilt show day and then taken down and returned safely to their owners. Marjorie Wood Hamlin at the United Nations Majorie Wood’s video of a collection of environmental paintings entitled Respect the Planet will be shown as part of the presentation on the Millennium Development Goals of the Status of Women at the United Nations (UN) in New York, March 16. Over a year in the making, the International Women’s Caucus for Art (WCA) has developed this video presentation of the art of several women to support the current goals Glaciers Melting by of the United Nation’s Status of Women. Marjorie Wood Hamlin It represents areas that women are work-

ing on for the benefit of the world. It is fitting that March is International Women’s Month. Marjorie’s subject reflects the UN subject Ensuring Environmental Sustainability. The WCA has Non Governmental Organization status with the UN. This is her second NGO participation for the UN. The first was in 2011 when she was chosen to be in the International Contemporary Biennale in Florence, Italy a 10 day art exhibition. Bend Artists Win National Design Award Douglas Jewelry Design announce that owner/designers Elyse and Steven Douglas have won first place in the 2014 Gemmys (like the Emmys but for jewelry) jewelry design competition. As winners the Douglas’ neck piece will be featured in an upcoming issue of Jewelry Artist magazine as well as Constellation by Elyse and Interweave’s annual hardbound publi- Steven Douglas cation of the best in contemporary gem and jewelry art. The stunning original design, titled Constellation, is based on Elyse Douglas’ concept and drawings and was hand built in Douglas Jewelry Designs downtown Bend studio by Steven Douglas. Fabricated in solid 14k yellow and white gold the large abstract piece prominently features Oregon Sunstone in its various hues, some of it mined from the Douglas’ own claims in south east Oregon. Redmond Education Foundation Student Art The Redmond Education Foundation has announced the winners of the student art competition for this year’s Stars in the Sagebrush event. The foundation awarded the first place prize to a ceramic piece crafted by Bre Dyck, junior at Ridgeview High School. In second and third place respectively are Savannah Geist, a senior at Redmond Proficiency Academy and Bella Dannis, a junior from Redmond High School. As the winner, Dyck has received a $100 prize and her artwork will be featured on the event poster for the Stars in the Sagebrush Artwork fundraiser. Geist and Dannis each received a by Bre Dyck $50 award for their placements. High Desert Chamber Music Awarded Grant High Desert Chamber Music has been awarded a $3,500 grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation. These funds will be used to support ongoing activities including the expanded concert season and educational outreach programs. 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. Sisters Folk Festival Awarded Grant Sisters Folk Festival Inc. (SFF) received a grant award from the Roundhouse Foundation for $11,500 to continue current programming, events, and expand the position of new staff member, Kerani Mitchell. “Kerani is a great addition to our team. She’s done an incredible job of working with our volunteers, and we’re thrilled to be able to expand her role,” said Managing Director Ann Richardson. Mitchell, a former Americana Project (AP) student, is working in the schools creating a strong connection between SFF and the Americana Project by coordinating volunteer and performance opportunities for students. She will also take an active role in the production of the Americana Song Academy for Youth and other related activities.

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Celebrating Strong Women

entral Oregon is inspiring. Not only for the mountain backdrop, cascading waterfalls and 300 days of sun, but for the entrepreneurial spirit, creative collaborations and, for me especially, the strong women rollmodels found here. We have an impressive collection of womenowned businesses in the high desert, and through the years of working for Cascade Publications (and under the mentorship of role-model and community leader Pamela Hulse Andrews), I’ve had the chance to tell many of their stories. From gallery owners and artists, to new product developers and leaders of family-owned businesses, we have an incredible trove of expertise to draw from, all resources that have greatly helped me take the leap in starting my own business too. The MUSE celebration in March highlights this very spirit: by honoring girls and women who change the world through their creativity, community and social change efforts, and inspiring more to be catalysts for change in their communities, they predict the world can be a better place. The MUSE conference starts on Friday, March 6, and continues throughout the weekend. At Bend’s ArtWalk on Friday night (see story and map on page 15) 22 local artists will share their inspiration through a series of portraits celebrating women who have made a difference in the world. Pick up a map at Hot Box Betty and stroll downtown while you absorb the creative spirit of these ladies. Another event that celebrates strong women will take place at the Patagonia store on March 12. Three women who have thru-hiked the 3,000 mile Continental Divide Trail (CDT) will join me that night for a fundraiser for the Continental Divide Trail Coalition, the organization working hard to complete and protect the youngest and longest of America’s long distance hiking trails. As I get ready for my solo hike on the CDT this April, these three have been great resources and excellent roll-models, come join us and hear some stories! We have a wealth of experience and inspiration in our community, it’s going to be a great month to celebrate strong women in Central Oregon!

Art in the High Desert Opening the Doors to the Jury Process

ery few juried art shows invite the public to take a peek behind media,” said AHD Board Member Cameron Kaseberg. “Seeing how your the curtains of an art jury process, but that is exactly what Cen- images look in the jury process can be a game changer for an artist.” tral Oregon’s Art in the High Desert (AHD) is doing. They are ZAPP enables artists to apply online to multiple art shows through one opening the doors for a jury preview on March 27 at 4pm in Bend’s Old central website. The online application process also allows artists to directly Mill District. upload digital images of their artwork for jury review. The result is that all Now ranked 12th in the nation for sales, Art in the High Desert orga- artwork in the system is in a consistent, high-quality, digital format. The nizers continue to take the jury process and outdoor art shows to new lev- digital images are presented to the jurors and the system allows them to els. Last year AHD moved from using a series of score online. The jury preview is open to the calibrated computers and monitors to view the ap“This is not a mock jury, but a chance for plications to a new state-of-the-art projection jury artists, friends, family and anyone interested public and will take place March system. “We have been using the online applicato see how artist application images look in the tion system known as ZAPP (Zapplication.org) 27 from 4-6pm in Bend’s Old Mill ZAPP projection environment,” said AHD Board for years,” said Show Director Carla Fox. “Now Member Shari Crandall. District at 330 SW Powerhouse we have the opportunity to advance the process The jury preview is open to the public and will Drive, Suite #130 (between as ZAPP moves the technology forward. This, our take place March 27 from 4-6pm in Bend’s Old second year of the jury preview, will see yet more Desperado and Jimmy John’s). Mill District at 330 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite advances in that technology.” #130 (between Desperado and Jimmy John’s). “The Art in the High Desert Jury Preview is the only opportunity west of Art in the High Desert showcases over 110 talented, professional artists the Rocky Mountains to see the ZAPP projection jurying system in action. each year and takes place the weekend before Labor Day weekend in Bend’s This is it! From an artist’s perspective it is very helpful to see how the jurors Old Mill District. The 2015 festival event dates are August 28, 29 and 30. see artist applications and see the work of other artists in any particular www.artinthehighdesert.com

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Synergy: Art & Literature II A Challenge to the Central Oregon Art Community

he Friends of the Redmond Branch Library challenges the Central Oregon art community with its second annual Synergy: Art & Literature II exhibition, the Redmond Branch Library’s way to celebrate the Novel Idea programming in its own distinctive way. This exhibition celebrates the connectivity in all aspects of the creative process. From painting to photography to fiber and beyond, artists are asked to offer their own interpretations on the link between art and literature or art and music. Art may be representational or may be abstract impressions of what the literature or music conveys or inspires. Artists are not limited to the selected work of fiction. Original poetry is also encouraged. A paragraph up to 50 words explaining the artist’s vision should accompany each piece of art submitted. The Deschutes Public Library’s Novel Idea for 2015 is Ruth Ozeki’s A

Tale for the Time Being. Local artist, Linda Barker, has been selected to create a painting representative of this novel for the Redmond Branch Library. Barker’s mixed media paintings incorporate scrap metal and other repurposed materials. The artist’s pieces reflect her belief in protecting the environment through creating art from resources that others have tossed out. Most of her art supplies come from thrift stores, garage sales and scrapyards. Synergy: Art & Literature II will be held March 21 – May 1. The public is invited to a reception on Saturday, April 4 from 6 - 8:30pm in the library. The application for the exhibt is available in the Redmond Branch Library and on the Friends of the Redmond Branch Library website at www.redmondfol.org. The Redmond Branch Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond, Shandel Gamer, 541-526-5073, sgamer1955@gmail.com

The Museum at Warm Springs 13th Annual Honor Dinner

he Museum at Warm Springs will honor Spencer Beebe and Tina Kuckkahn Miller at its annual honor celebration April 11. Beebe is a fourth generation Portlander with a lifetime commitment to wilderness and new approaches to conservation, social justice and development—both domestically and internationally. Beebe spent 14 years with The Nature Conservancy before creating Conservation International with 50 others in 1987. In 1991, he founded Ecotrust to bring global Spencer Beebe perspectives on rain forest conservation to the temperate rain forest bioregion of North America. He chairs Ecotrust and Ecotrust Forest Management, Inc. In his book, Cache: Creating Natural Economies, Beebe shares stories from a 40-year adventure exploring new ways to integrate social, economic and ecological well-being. In the book’s foreword, Tom Brokaw writes, “His pilgrimage is a journey to be relished and emulated, a commitment to be encouraged and shared, a life to be honored.” “When I graduated from law school many years ago, I knew that I wanted to apply my education to serve my community. As an attorney I believe it is crucial to protect our treaty rights and otherwise safeguard tribal sovereignty. At the same time, I believe it’s just as important to protect and support our ability to maintain our unique identities through cultural and artistic expression. Maintaining our languages,

arts and ceremonies are critical components of true self-determination.” For nearly 20 years, Tina Kuckkahn Miller (Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe) has served as director of The Evergreen State College Longhouse “House of Welcome” in Olympia Washington. The Longhouse’s work to promote education, cultural preservation, economic development and creative expression for indigenous artists throughout Tina Kuckkahn Miller the Northwest, and along the Pacific Rim, includes a grant-making program, applied research, exhibitions, art markets, residencies and Native artist gatherings. Tina oversees the Longhouse’s vision to continue developing an Indigenous Arts Campus at Evergreen, as well as a future master of fine arts (MFA) in indigenous arts degree program. Past awards include a Women of Color Empowered Bridge Builder award (2013), and The Evergreen State College President’s Leadership Award (2014). The Longhouse received a Governor’s Arts and Heritage Award as a heritage organization in October 2014. April 11, 4:30pm reception, dinner and awards ceremony to follow. Ecotrust Building, 721 Northwest Ninth Avenue, #200 | Portland, Oregon 97209, RSVP to The Museum At Warm Springs P.O. Box 909 | Warm Springs, Oregon 97761, 541-553-3331, maws@museumatwarmsprings.org Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | March 2015

All classes are at SageBrushers, 117 SW Roosevelt, Bend, OR 541-617-0900 Beyond Color Theory, a 5 week class with David Kinker. Learn the best strategies for real world applications of color, composition, value, mood, activity, dynamics and harmony with control and logical thinking like the painting shown here. Every first Monday in March, 9:30am -12:30pm. $150 for members ($200 non-members). Single sessions at $30 if space allows. Contact David at 541-383-2069. Intuitive Painting Classes with Vicki Johnson. March 4, 6-8 pm. This class runs the first Wednesday of each month. $20.00 per class, all materials included. Feel the pleasure of painting with color and line without fear of being judged. You will enjoy painting with Vicki. Contact her at 541-390-3174 or coachvickijohnson@gmail.com. Lunch and Learn with Sue Lever Join us Friday, March13, 12-1pm for a fun and informative session on how to make old frames work for you. A $3.00 donation is requested.

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Know Africa at Deschutes Public Library Throughout March

frica is the world’s secondlargest and second-mostpopulous continent. The community is invited to explore this immense and diverse land throughout March with Deschutes Public Library.

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The library will host a range of free lectures and events all month long, including West African drumming, North African history and culture, traditional African oral arts and storytelling, life as a volunteer in the Peace Corps and more. Programs are free and open to all.

Isata’s Story Isata Sibley was adopted from Sierra Leone just before her eighth birthday. Find out what happens when she returned to Africa with her mom, Beckie, to reconnect with her biological family. March 14 • 12pm • Sisters Library 110 North Cedar St., Sisters Kilimanjaro SHE Climb High school student Bella Weiner talks about her plans to climb Mount Kilimanjaro—the highest freestanding mountain in the world—to support SHE (Sustainable Health Enterprises). SHE is building a business in Rwanda that manufactures and distributes affordable feminine pads so that girls and women can more confidently participate in school and work. March 14 • 3pm • Downtown Bend Library 601 NW Wall St., Bend

African Drumming and Dance In Africa, music is part of the way African Adventure of life—it holds great social and Have you ever wanted to go to Africa but think it’s too far away, too cultural significance. Traditional different, too dangerous? So did Chandra vanEijnsbergen—until she drum and dance is a lively example of went there. In this talk Chandra will share stories and images from her the cultural heritage of West Africa. time volunteering at a reserve in South Africa as well as working with Local drumming instructor David biologists studying lions, hyenas, elephants and rhinos and at a cheetah Visiko will facilitate a West African sanctuary in Namibia. music/dance demonstration and March 14 • 11am • Sunriver Library | 56855 Venture Ln., Sunriver will also explore how each rhythm March 19 • 6pm • East Bend Library | 62080 Dean Swift Rd., Bend fulfills a social function in the life of Traditional African Oral Arts and the individual and community. Their Creative Legacy March 7 • 3pm • Downtown Bend COCC professor Cora Agatucci Library | 601 NW Wall St., Bend highlights the literary traditions of Africa. March 14 • 2pm • La Pine Library | 16425 First Street, La Pine March 15 • 2pm • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall St., Bend Story Safari: Collecting Stories in Kenya Professional storyteller Heather McNeil visited Kenya to listen to traditional stories told by 12 of more than 40 different ethnic groups. She sat inside huts, around campfires and in corn fields to hear stories of tricksters, the slave trade and the animals of the savannah. In this event McNeil will describe how she put the Story Safari together, share the successes and challenges of her adventure and tell one of the stories. March 5 • 6pm • East Bend Library | 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend March 10 • 2pm • Redmond Library | 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Bend Peace Corps Kenya: A Retrospective The Kuria are an ethnic and linguistic group that live in the west and east districts of Nyanza Province in southwest Kenya. In this talk, three former Peace Corps volunteers reflect on their time with the Kuria. March 10 • 6pm • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall St., Bend

Muslims, Christians and Jews in North Africa Perhaps no place has endured so much volatility as North Africa—the area that now includes Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. The Arab Spring upheaval is only the most recent crisis in a continuous storm spanning millennia. In this event, historian and COCC professor Jessica Hammerman explores the region’s history—including how Muslims, Christians and Jews coexisted in a hierarchy dictated by the French government—in an attempt to give people a better understanding of what’s happening now and where things might go in the future. March 16 • 6pm • Downtown Bend Library | 601 NW Wall St., Bend For more information about these or other library programs, please visit the library website at www.deschuteslibrary.org. People with disabilities needing accommodations (alternative formats, seating or auxiliary aides) should contact Tina at 541-312-1034. Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | March 2015

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endFilm is hosting a screening of two independent films celebrating the Pacific Crest Trail and the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act on Saturday, March 7 at 7pm at The Old Stone Church in Bend. Filmmakers will be in attendance! The headlining film, Only the Essential, is a truly independent documentary film by former Bend resident, Colin Arsiman. Arisman and friend Casey Gannon thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail with cameras in hand. Only The Essential is the story of their five month, 2,668 mile journey on foot from Mexico to Canada across the wilderness of California, Oregon and Washington. Their goal was to capture the brutal, yet breathtaking, ebb and flow of thru-hiking. The film serves as a window to experience the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and witness the value of simplifying life to a point where “only the essential” remains. Arisman and Gannon are scheduled to attend for a post-screening Q&A and a raffle. (See more information and the trailer here: http://www. onlytheessential.com/watch) A screening of The Meaning of Wild will open the evening. The film is a half hour documentary that takes viewers on a journey through one of our nation’s wildest landscapes, the Tongass National Forest of Southeast Alaska. The film follows wildlife cameraman Ben Hamilton as he travels by boat, plane, kayak and foot to capture and share the true value of wilderness. Along the journey, Ben encounters bears, calving glaciers, ancient forests and harsh seas, but it’s the characters he meets along the way that bring true insight to his mission. (See more information and the trailer here: www. meaningofwild.com.)

“We’re excited to bring these films to Bend – a town that truly appreciates the natural wonders of our county and area,” said BendFilm Director Todd Looby. “Though we loved Wild, we wanted to celebrate the PCT in true Indie style, Colin and Casey’s film is a genuine, raw, humbling and all-encompassing look at the beauty and challenges of the trail. And The Meaning of Wild is a perfect compliment. Both films remind us that the Wilderness Act is even more relevant now than it was 50 years ago.” BendFilm celebrates the brave voice of independent cinema through films, lectures and education. The organization was designed to enrich the cultural life of Central Oregon and provide an economic stimulus to the region through their annual Fall Festival and their year-round education programs and film screenings. In its 12th year, BendFilm is proud to bring diverse voices, perspectives and visions to the Bend community. BendFilm is made possible by a dedicated crew of volunteers and generous sponsors. 541-388-3378, www.bendfilm.org. Tickets are available on BendTicket.com and on the BendFilm website

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Sunriver Stars Perform Follow That Rabbit

wenty-eight local children, aged two to 16, auditioned for the upcoming production of Follow that Rabbit which will be presented by the Sunriver Stars Community Theater (SSCT) at SHARC March 21-22. All 28 will happily transport you through song, dance and storyline to wonderland for this tradition tale. There will be no dinner show for this production. All tickets will be open seating, first come, first served and may be purchased at the door, from any actor in the show or by contacting the director at dramama@comcast.net. Adult tickets remain $10 each for any of the shows however

the SSCT has established a children’s ticket price of $8 for children 12 and under. Sunriver Stars continues to honor its mission statement of giving back to the children of the community through arts education and sponsorship of arts related programming at Three Rivers School and Sunriver itself. SSCT is very grateful for your continued support. Come support the children in this show. Enjoy them as they delight you with their talent and transport you to a world of fantasy with 90 minutes of fun. Friday and Saturday, 6:30pm, Sunday matinee at 2pm

The Wizard of Oz Musical at Mountain View High School

he Ozians welcome Dorothy and friends to the merry old land of Oz. Munchkins sing, Winkies march and Flying Monkeys kidnap Dorothy, oh my! Beautiful songs, elaborate dances and plenty of action make this a perennial favorite. Two students were given the opportunity to share choreography duties with a professional choreographer. Through individual as well as collaborative efforts, the three have the large cast hoofing it brilliantly. The angelic voices of the Mountain View High School (MVHS) choir along with the highly skilled MVHS band accompany a very talented group of singing and dancing actors. The show opens Thursday, March 5. There are seven performances in the run. Evening shows are on March 5-7, 12-13 and 14 at 7:30pm, and there is a matinee as well on Saturday, March 14 at 2pm. Tickets are available at the door. $8 general admission. Children under 6 are free. The box office opens 45 minutes before curtain.

Cascades Theatrical Company Presents The Language Archive

he Language Archive, by Julia Cho, opens at Cascades Theatre Friday, March 6. George is a man consumed with documenting the dying languages of far-flung cultures. Closer to home, however, language is failing him. He doesn’t know what to say to his wife to keep her from leaving him and he doesn’t recognize the deep feelings that his lab assistant has for him. Directed by Tori Miller, the play stars Stuart Hicks, Skye Stafford, Megan Boehmer, Susanna Harrison and Ed Mierjeski. Evening performances begin at 7:30pm. There is no late seating allowed. Two Sunday matinees are included in the run on March 8 and 15 at 2pm.

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accommodation or transportation because of a physical or mobility disability, contact Joe Viola: 541.383.7775. For accommodation because of other disability such as hearing impairment, contact Annie Jenkins: 541.383.7743.

Tickets, www.cascadestheatrical.org, 541-389-0803. Adults $20, seniors (60+) $16, students $13. SOLO SPEAK Another edition of Solo Speak will have two showings on Saturday March 28: 2 and 7:30pm. We All Have Stories. Everyone has a story and every story is important because someone out there needs to hear it. Stories can heal the teller and the listener as well, or just be darned fun. If being on stage is not your cup of tea, there are opportunities to help out backstage, building and painting sets, or front of house during shows. Contact janis@cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.

Hamlet at Ridgeview High School

idgeview High Theatre (RVHS) Department will present Hamlet by William Shakespeare adapted by Hillary Tate of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Come see a modern retelling of the timeless story of a royal family dealing with murder, intrigue and vengeance. Directed by Jerry Capson, the plays features Alexander Palacios as Hamlet, Savannah King as Ophelia, Chloie Glenn as Queen Gertrude and David Bernard as King Claudius along with additional RVHS students in supporting roles. Set in the present, Hamlet deals with struggles and challenges that pull at a young man who loves his deceased father. After hearing the story from his father’s ghost, he must decide if the apparition is from heaven or hell, and what he must do to avenge a foul and most unnatural murder. Come see his triumphs and his woes in one of Shakespeare’s most memorable tragedies. Hamlet will be performed March 6 and 7 at 7pm with matinee on Saturdays at 2pm. Anticipated runtime 1 hour and 45 minutes. Pre-order tickets online at http://ridgeviewhs.seatyourself.biz. Tickets are available in advance (online) $10 adults, $5 students grades six through 12, $3 children fifth grade and under. Tickets will also be available at the door while supplies last. This play has reserved seating and will be located in The Performing Arts Theater of Ridgeview High School.

0 Feet From Stardom, the 2014 Academy Award-winner for Best Documentary and the 2015 Grammy Award-winner for Best Music Film, lights up the Tower’s movie screen Monday, March 16 at 7pm.

Interviews with Patti Austin, Chris Botti, Sheryl Crow, Mick Jagger, Bette Midler, Bruce Springsteen, Sting and Stevie Wonder spotlight the struggle of unsung voices bringing harmony to the biggest names in pop music.

Described as “an emotional loop de loop” by Billboard and “exhilarating” by Rolling Stone, this critically-acclaimed film follows the lives of backup singers Darlene Love, Judith Hill, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, Táta Vega and Jo Lawry, “focusing attention on voices at once both marginal and vital,” (New York Times).

Movies at the Tower are sponsored by Worthy Brewing, in collaboration with BendFilm, with Stereo Planet providing the high definition projection system. KPOV’s Mike Ficher emcees the screening. 541-317-0700 or TowerTheatre.org

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Oscar & Grammy Winner on the Tower’s Big Screen 20 Feet From Stardom Steps Up March 16

Central Oregon Showcase

Central Oregon Showcase Announces Submission Deadlines SHORT FILM Extended deadline - March 16. Enter by sending a link to be followed by a hard-copy DVD or thumb drive with signed releases/ entry forms in mail. Hard copy due to be received by March 31. (Or just send DVD in mail received by March 31.) Email to make sure your DVD has been received. RULES CHANGES See website for entry forms, rules and info. (Please convert your files to .mov file format before submitting.) NEW CATEGORIES *Best Documentary - 12-min. max. (can also compete separately in your age-category.) *Wacky Shorts - 2-min. wacky shorts, see site for ideas. (can enter

also in age-category and compete for Best All Around GoPRO Hero Prize.) *Remix - you can enter a previously-submitted project--as long as it is significantly changed in script and content. VOLUNTEERING If you are interested in volunteering this year, please contact Shannon Winegar. Sign-in volunteers, helpers, judges and clean-up crew. Please spread the word to anyone you think might be interested. free t-shirts to our volunteers. Central Oregon Showcase, Shannon Winegar, 1735 Hilltop Ln., Madras, OR 97741. www.CentralOregonShowcase.com, 541-8063268, filmfest@centraloregonshowcase.com

Celebrate the Tower’s 75th Birthday

1940 Opening Night Re-Created March 8. Admission 25-Cents! In Four Wives, described as “sentimental but well-acted” by critic Leonard Maltin, Ann (Priscilla Lane) struggles to move on after her husband dies. Her sisters – Kay (Rosemary Lane), Thea (Lola Lane) and Emma (Gale Page) – try to pull her from her rut. Ann finds love again with a musician from her past, but shockingly discovers she carries the child of her deceased husband. Meanwhile, her sisters deal with their own life changes of marriage, adoption and pregnancy. Before the movie, Todd Looby, executive director of BendFilm, will share some background on Four Wives director Michael Curtiz. A Hungarian immigrant and contract director for Warner Bros. studio, Curtiz went on to helm such classics as Casablanca, White Christmas, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Mildred Pierce and even Elvis in King Creole. 541-317-0700 or TowerTheatre.org Images courtesy of the Tower Theatre

elebrate the 75th birthday of Central Oregon’s iconic Tower Theatre on Sunday, March 8, as the Tower Theatre Foundation recreates the 1940 grand opening. The event kicks-off the historic venue’s diamond anniversary year and features the first film ever shown at the Tower, Four Wives. Pre-show entertainment includes vintage cartoons and newsreels. “And we’re rolling back tickets to 1940 prices – 25 cents at the door!” said Ray Solley, executive director of the nonprofit Foundation. Free birthday cake will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Four Wives was the third installment of a popular Warner Bros. movie quartet in the late 1930s and early ’40s following the life, loves and families of the Lane sisters.

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magine 23 cleverly designed chairs – painted and designed by local professional and student artists and members of the local women’s club. Chairs are on display during the month of April in Redmond businesses. This is your chance to bid on the chairs with proceeds benefiting the Sparrow Clubs of Central Oregon. The Chair-ity for Children event, now in its ninth year, is a fundraiser for the Sparrow Clubs to help local children with medical needs. Local artists and students design and paint chairs which are then silent auctioned at local businesses. All chairs will be showcased together for public preview at the Redmond Chamber Coffee Clatter at the Redmond Antique Mall (on Evergreen) from 8:30-9:30am on March 27. For the month of April, 20 local businesses will feature a chair for silent auction bidding, starting at $50. At the end of the month, the highest bidder can claim their one-of-a-kind chair masterpiece. The project has been sponsored by General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) of Central Oregon, an international women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. Businesses featuring chairs: Bandits Café, the Blvd., CoHo Coffee, Diego’s Spirit Kitchen, DynaCore Fitness, Ka Nui Salon, Mazatlan, Paulina Springs Books, Red Martini Bar, Redmond Antique Mall, Salon Bliss, Schoolhouse Produce, Silverleaf Café, Starbucks, The Soap Box, Soup 2 Nuts, Trinity Bikes, Wild Ride Brewery. www.sparrowclubs.org, www.gfwccentralor.org March 2015 | www.CascadeAE.com

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Focus on Families – A Fine Photography Auction

he Family Resource Center of Central Oregon is holding their extremely popular photography auction on Thursday, April 23 in the atrium of the Franklin Crossing Building, 550 NW Franklin Avenue in downtown Bend. There will be dozens of gorgeous framed photographs from well-known local photographers as well as food, drinks, live music, games and more. Brooks Resources is the presenting sponsor and all proceeds will benefit the Family Resource Center’s parenting education programs. The Family Resource Center has a 23-year history of strengthening families in Central Oregon.“We are about the health, happiness and success of the children,” said Executive Director Chuck Keers. “Our parenting education classes bring families closer together, reduces stress and provide tools that parents can use to make the challenging job of parenting easier and more effective. They are proven to enhance cognitive and emotional development, improve school readiness, resiliency, self-esteem and academic success in children.” Event Chair and Board Member Jill Gentes said, “This is going to be a really fun event. We have an exciting and different location, heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar and a great auctioneer who will lead the live auction and also some fun activities that everyone can participate in.”

“The photographs this year are phenomenal,” said Deb Spicer, owner of Eastlake Framing who is custom framing all of the pieces. “We have photos from Ric Ergenbright, George Lepp, Hadley McCann, Bruce Jackson and Loren Irving, just to name a few of the local photographers who have generously donated some of their best work to support the Family Resource Center and the families of Central Oregon.” The live-auction photographs will be on display at the Franklin Crossing Building during the first three weeks of April. There will also be opportunities to submit pre-bids and buy tickets at Frist Friday on April 3. “The Family Resource Center supports families with children of all ages and from all walks of life,” said Board President Julie Smith. “It is not about being a perfect parent, but being a better parent. Since “kids don’t come with instructions,” we’re here to help. In addition to classes and workshops, we lead the Central Oregon Parenting Education HUB which is a 25 agency collaborative that works together to reduce duplication, leverage resources and improve access to and awareness of parenting education and its benefits.” Tickets for the event are $65 per person or $120 per couple. Kim Pitts at kimp@ frconline.org, 541-389-5468, www.frconline.org Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | March 2015

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1. Judy Kincheloe & Gabrielle Taylor at Red Chair Gallery. 2. Sue Carrington, Lorri Craig, Pamela Hulse Andrews, Carol Woodard Kozimor, Laurie Woolery & Tonya Vaughn. 3. Norma Holmes at Mockingbird Gallery. 4. Michael Gwinup & Matt Gwinup at Red Chair Gallery. 5. Michael Gwinup, Carol Connett & Randy Winreb at Red Chair Gallery. 6. Marilyn & Bill Castell at Red Chair Gallery. 7 & 8. Journeys Art Quilters enjoy the exhibit & reception at Sisters Art Works.

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The 2015 MUSE Art Walk celebrates women and girls who light the path of creativity, community, and social change. Local artists have been asked to share their inspiration through a series of artworks that will be displayed throughout downtown Bend this March. The collection includes a variety of works ranging from photos, collages, and paintings celebrating local heroines as well as famous muses such as Jane Goodall and Frida Kahlo.

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1. Hot Box Betty

Cyr | Megan McGuinness

Annie Leibovitz | Angel Olsen

2. Bellatazza

Sheila Dunn

Eleanor Roosevelt

3. Crow’s Feet Commons

Karen Eland

Tonya Cornett

4. Cowgirl Cash

Lark

The Sirens of Homer’s Odyssey

5. Bend Modern

McKenzie Mendel | Katariina Fagering

Margaret MacDonald Mackintosh | Anne Brigman

6. John Paul Designs

Liz Asher | Amy Castaño

Lilian L. Orba Asher | Pam Castaño

7. Oxford Hotel

Brittaney Toles | Carol Sternkopf | lloyd mcmullenn

Françoise Nielly | Ana Hoshovsky | Tina Fey

8. Let It Ride

Marisabel Jolie | Kelly Carranza

Janet Fish | Chris Earwicker

9. Angelina's Organic Skin Care

Jenni Kowal

Mary Oliver

10. Franklin Crossing

Lisa Marie Sipe | Maeve Grogan

Georgia O’Keefe | Margaret Blackwell

11. Townshend’s Bend Teahouse

Kaycee Anseth

Sarah McMurray

12. COSAS NW

Katie Daisy

Frida Khalo

13. Feather's Edge Finery

Gretchen Raynak

Aimee Bender

14. LuLu’s Boutique

Jill Rosell

Jane Goodall

15. FootZone

Maria Fernanda Bay

Lauren Fleshman

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his month’s First Friday promises something special with the 2015 MUSE Art Walk. Twenty-two local artists have been asked to share their inspiration through a series of portraits celebrating women and girls who light the path of creativity, community and social change. The portraits, which range from local heroines to famous muses, will be displayed throughout downtown Bend on March 6. Part of the three-day MUSE Women’s Conference, the Art Walk is a visual exploration of the ideology presented by the conference. World Muse believes in the transformational power of art; if we offer women and girls tools to transform their personal lives, it will ripple out and create positive change in their communities and in the world. Painter Katariina Agnes Fagering shares how this sentiment translates to her life. “I chose Anne Brigman (1869 -1950) as my muse because the deep feminine strength of her photos showed me a world I wanted to live in – a world I wanted to create. She was a pioneer living audaciously as an artist at a time when that was not common.” Similarly, painter Marisabel Jolie will be creating an artwork that honors contemporary American realist Janet Fish (b. 1938). Jolie explains how this artist from the 60’s shaped her own professional and creative life. “She inspired me greatly as a high school student; I learned that I didn’t have to stay on the path that was set out for me and instead make my own.” The photographers, painters and collagists tapped for this event represent a wide array of backgrounds, styles and perspectives. Yet, all were quick to rally around the idea of creating artwork to celebrate the women and girls who have inspired

MUSE Art Walk, Voices. Stories. Conversations.

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their lives. The execution of each artwork is as unique as the muses celebrated during this event, which include mixes media artist lloyd mcmullen’s depiction of comedian Tina Fey, photographer Maria Fernanda Bay’s celebration of local athlete Lauren Fleshman and collagist Kaycee Anseth’s tribute to local artist Sarah McMurray.

The impressive assembly of artists includes: Kaycee Anseth, Liz Asher, Maria Fernanda Bay, Kelly Carranza, Amy Castano, Cyr, Katie Daisy, Sheila Dunn, Karen Eland, Katariina Agnes Fagering, Maeve Grogan, Marisabel Jolie, Jenni Kowal, Lark, Megan McGuinness, lloyd mcmullen, McKenzie Mendel, Gretchen Raynak, Jill Rosell, Lisa Marie Sipe, Carol Sternkopf and Brittaney Toles. Viewing this collection of artworks will prove to be an ephemeral experience, with many pieces being displayed only for the evening, and a handful on display for the month of March. The entire community is invited to view each of the completed portraits from 5-9pm on March 6. You can get started at the MUSE Art Walk hub: Hot Box Betty, or pick up a map at any of the businesses hosting MUSE portraits. Additionally, a photo contest provides extra incentive to see each artwork, with prizes including conference merchandise and a ticket to this summer’s threeday MUSE Camp. The Art Walk is just one piece of the 2015 MUSE Women’s Conference (March 6-8), an event that brings together local women and teens with internationally recognized artists, activists and social change leaders. World Muse, the Bend-based non-profit that hosts the event, seeks to inspire, support and celebrate women who are stepping up to become agents of change in their lives, in their communities and in the world. Learn more about the artists involved, the Art Walk Photo Contest, and register for the conference by visiting museconference.org. In the words of Tina Fey, “Start with a YES and see where that takes you.” www.museconference.org

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Finding Freedom Through Paint Mary Medrano Explores Stories of the Subconscious by RENEE PATRICK, Cascade A&E Editor

einvention has become a part of local painter Mary Medrano’s process. Career changes, moves across the country and loss have all contributed to the deep well of emotion that finds its way onto the canvas as she paints. Her work has a way of reflecting that internal state, and her new series of paintings based on Oregon birds hints at the joy and peace she has found in her current home of Bend, Oregon.

Medrano hit the road and ended up in the San Francisco Bay Area where she began working in the high-tech industry before returning to school to get a degree in graphic design. While working at an ad agency in San Jose in 2001, the dot com bust happened, forcing Medrano to reinvent herself once again. “I took an online course in painting on fabric. I really enjoyed it, and took a second course. That was the beginning of my painting career,” she explained.

“My subject matter has mainly shifted between birds and people,” Medrano explained. “When I first started painting it was crows, then when my mom died there was a shift into painting people and faces. Everything I paint is autobiographical to some extent. It is my life and my stories that make their way into my paintings.” She went on to explain that in the years it took her to adjust to her mother’s passing, painting figures represented a way of dealing with her grief.

Medrano gave herself her first art show by hanging her paintings on the fence in her backyard. Since then she has exhibited in John Natsoulas Gallery in Davis, California; Gallery Blu in Santa Clara, California; twice at Ameriprise Financial in San José, California; and at the 2007 Florence Biennale in Florence, Italy. Primarily self-taught, Medrano said her technique for learning to paint was to paint, a lot. “I took several workshops, but primarily just practiced,” she said. “The best advice [I can give to a new painter] is to paint. The more you practice the better you will get.”

Medrano’s connection with art is deeply rooted in a childhood spent learning crafts from her mother during long winters in Michigan. “I am grateful my mom spent so much time teaching me what she knew. That’s when it all started,” she said. Most of her school years involved a foray into music: the violin, flute and oboe satisfied that creative urge, and once in college, it morphed into photography. After receiving a BA degree in photography from Western Michigan University, she moved back to the Detroit area and worked at an ad agency as a photographer’s assistant and ran the darkroom.

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She and her husband moved to Bend in 2012, 10 years after first visiting the area while on a road trip of the Northwest. Storyteller

Everything I paint is autobiographical to some extent. It is my life and my stories that make their way into my paintings. Mary Medrano

She now has a studio in downtown Bend overlooking Tin Pan Alley at 25 NW Minnesota, Suite 12, and is represented by Bend Your Imagination at 126 Northwest Minnesota Avenue and COSAS NW at 115 Minnesota Avenue.

Much of Medrano’s inspiration comes from the natural world, another reason that Bend has had such a positive influence on her work. “I am inspired by birds in particular,” she explained. “I enjoy watching their behavior. Some are solitary. Some flock. Some are bold. Some are calm. They span a wide range of personalities and behaviors. Focusing on a solitary bird in my art allows me to work from my heart. My joy and energy goes into the process rather than focusing on content or meaning. Any stories that emerge come about subconsciously,” she explained. Because she started her artistic career by painting crows, the reemergence of birds in her current work “feels like a full-circle moment,” she stated. “I’m in a really good place in my life.”

A recent series of canine portraits for a group show was incredibly popular and spawned a commissioned pet portrait business. Since 2011 Medrano has painted over 70 pet portraits. Whether Medrano is painting birds, dogs or the human face, it is essential for the work to emerge on its own. “I only get in trouble when I force things,” she commented. “I have to let it evolve naturally.” Medrano will participate in the First Friday Art Walk in her studio above Thump Coffee on March 6 from 5-8pm. On April 24-25 she will show her latest work at Art on the River at Eagle Crest Resort. On May 30 she will participate in Barks and Recreation in Drake Park, an event sponsored by the Bend Spay & Neuter Project.

When Medrano paints, her process oscillates between adding and subtracting color, and uses graphite, ink, paper, fabric, oil pastels and colored pencils during the process. “It’s a give and take process until I am satisfied with the overall result,” she said. “The color in my work is innate,” Medrano continued. “I have studied color in depth, but there’s not a whole

lot of meaning behind it in my work [except for] the red-haired women I paint. They almost always represent me.”

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Medrano hosts painting parties. Contact her at info@marymedrano.com for more information. If you would like a studio visit call 408-250-2732. www.marymedrano. com, Facebook.com/MaryMedranoGallery

Mary Medrano’s newer work

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

Alleda Real Estate 25 NW Minnesota Ave., Ste. 1, 541-633-7590, www.alledarealestate.com The Perceptor exhibit with Joseph Freng of Bend. His works span the path of styles. From bold, graphic abstractions to classical realism. Like few others, no formal art education is relied upon. Having studied with artists in their respected fields to attain fundamentals continues tradition. Each piece reveals a committed relationship with art, giving them a personal place in time. By viewing them you share this place. Thru March. Art in the Atrium at Franklin Crossing 50 NW Franklin Ave.

Paintings by Central Oregon Community College Professor William Hoppe and selected students under his instruction thru March 29. Professor Hoppe exhibits his Wavelengths Series. Works on paper in watercolor and mixed media, the series began as a response to a diagram Wavelength Series II by Wavelength Series XII by of the electromagnetic William Hoppe William Hoppe spectrum and grew to incorporate a spatial illusion taken from a work by Paola Uccello (1397-1475). The 19 Wavelengths images form a parade of color events moving through the visible spectrum while suggesting the unseen three dimensional waves of the electromagnetic spectrum. The artist’s impressive career includes a National Endowment for the Arts Individual Fellowship, fifth prize at the international Mussee 2000 Luxembourg exhibition, the Seattle Art Museum Northwest Arts and Crafts Award/ Purchase from the Northwest Annual and one person exhibits in Washington, Oregon and New York. Appearing in the exhibit are selected students under his instruction at COCC including Sherrie Arsenault, Joey Bechard, Kathleen Cooper, Marichelle Gurski, Ezrah Johnson, David Allen South, Katherine Stabler, Ann Switzer and Jack Todaro. Artists Lisa Marie Sipe and Maeve Grogan show works exhibited in conjunction with the First Friday opening of the 2015 MUSE Conference. The MUSE

Nancy Becker

Opens First Friday Gallery Walk March 6 4-8pm Through March

A Fine Art GAllery In the Old Mill District Open Everyday 541 385-9144 t u m a l o a r t c o . c o m

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weekend celebrates women and girls who light the path of creativity, community and social change; 22 Muse artists will exhibit their works locally. Noi Thai serves wine and Thai appetizers at First Friday with Tom Freedman, bass, Georges Bouhey, drums and Dave Calvert, piano, presenting jazz. Billye Turner, 503-780-2828 or billyeturner@bendnet.com organizes exhibitions for Franklin Crossing. Arts Central & the Art Station 313 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., 541-617-1317 Family First Friday with the theme First Art 4-6pm. Kick off First Friday with a familyfriendly activity at the Art Station! Kids and adults can get creative with a self-guided art activity with one of our instructors. Special morning sessions from 10am-12pm are perfect for homeschoolers. Evening sessions from 4-6pm offer art making in one studio, and adult refreshments in the other! Adults, please The Art Station accompany youth under 18 at all times. Atelier 6000 389 SW Scalehouse Ct., Ste. 120, 541-330-8759, www.atelier6000.com A6 opens Beautiful Math, a solo exhibit of original prints by local artist Barbara Hudin. Inspired by some of the greatest mathematical theorems (both solved and unsolved), Hudin’s work will be on display thru March. Hudin will discuss her work in a free Art Talk on Friday, March 13 at 6 pm at A6. Many mathematicians view math as a creative endeavor, akin to writing poetry or composing music. An elegant equation or intricate theorem has its own artistry—a “mathematical beauty.” Hudin takes this notion a step further, creating beautiful images with code. Because Hudin uses computer algorithms to generate visual elements, her work is Vector Array by Barbara Hudin referred to as “generative art.” Ultimately, Hudin’s hand anchors these ethereal and cerebral images in the realm of fine art. An experienced printmaker and long-time member of A6, Hudin combines multiple

processes—such as saline sulfate etching and photo-sensitive polymer—to capture and transform her computer-generated imagery into plates that she can embellish, alter and then ink and print by hand. Central Oregon math, computer science and engineering classes are invited to tour the exhibit as part of A6’s educational outreach program, Students to A6. Teachers should contact Julie Winter at 541-330-8759. Azillion Beads 910 Harriman St., Ste. 100, 541-617-8854 Featuring Azillion Bead’s jewelry artists. Cascade | Sotheby’s 821 NW Wall St. 541-549-4653, www.cascadesothebysrealty.com Dawn Patrol: From Trash Collection to Art Collection. For 10 years David White got up at 3am for work. Most days he would already be at work for a couple of hours when the sun came up. As it ascended, he would watch the sky light up in pinks and oranges and the Cascade Mountains glow in the distance. At the age of 53, White has worked for Bend GarScott Lake by David White bage & Recycling for 15 years. He doesn’t have to get up that early for work anymore, but he still sets out an hour and a half before sunrise with a Nikon V810 to capture the scenes he has long admired. For many years, White has been an avid hiker and backpacker, too. Among his favorite places to hike are the Three Sisters Wilderness, Steens Mountain, the Alvord Desert and Leslie Gulch. He initially got into photography as a way to capture the beauty of the places he explored and show it to folks back home. It was easier than trying to describe how the rocks of Leslie Gulch look like a cathedral or the way the moon glowed in the crook of the Three Sisters. Presented by Brokers Melanie Maitre and Mary Stratton. CENTURY 21 Lifestyles 550 NW Franklin Ave., Ste. 188, 541-382-3333, milo.chan@century21.com Come see us this First Friday Art Walk from 5-7 for drinks, appetizers, music and

amazing art. Join us as we showcase pieces from the Sagebrushers Art Gallery and Zander Reese as he performs his eclectic mix of grunge/blues/punk/rock original jams reminiscent of Nirvana, Green Day, Reign Wolf, Jack White and a little bit of Alice Cooper thrown in for good measure. City Walls at City Hall 710 NW Wall St. Juried exhibit of members of the Young Women’s Artist Group of Bend, titled New Nature, a unique twist on contemporary art and nature. Features work in painting, woodcarving, photography and mixed media digital art from 11 members of the group including Lisa Marie Sipe, Maria Fernanda Bay, MaryLea Harris, Lea Croft, Taylor Rose, Alicia Severson, Alisha Vernon, Chloe Raymond, Marisabel Jolie, Jenni Kowal and Carolyn Stokes. Thru June 2015. Lisa Marie Sipe, lisa.sipe@gmail.com, 480-326-2109. COSAS NW 115 NW Minnesota Ave., 512-289-1284 Mexican folk art, Latin American textiles and David Marsh furniture. 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.

Great Companion by Barbara Slater

The Feather’s Edge Finery 113 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-306-3162, www.thefeathersedge.com Many new artists to share with you all. Hope to see you for First Friday.

Jeffrey Murray Photography 118 NW Minnesota Ave. 925-389-0610, www.jeffreymurrayphotography.com Landscape photography by Jeffrey Murray from local and national locations.

Karen Bandy Studio

“Expressions of Nature”

Featuring Works by

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

w w w. k a r e n b a n d y. c o m Open Tues, Wed, Thurs 11:30-5 and by appointment

541-388 0155

103 NW Oregon Avenue Bend, OR 97701 541.306.3176 Open Every Day www.redchairgallerybend.com

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March 6 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. Karen Bandy Design Jeweler 25 NW Minnesota Ave., Ste. 5, 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. Bandy is also an abstract acrylic painter whose work is described as colorful and textural contemporary fine art. When there is an actual subject, horses and wild animals are often depicted. Open Tues., Wed., Thurs., 11:30am-5pm and by appointment, and First Fridays 5-9pm. Illusion by Karen Bandy 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. Mary Medrano Gallery 25 NW Minnesota, Ste. 12, 408-250-2732, www.marymedrano.com Red Vase and Chair by the Lubbesmeyers Mary Medrano shows her newest figurative works and dog paintings. Her work has been shown in the U.S. and Italy with several solo shows in California including John Natsoulas Gallery in Davis and Gallery Blu in Santa Clara, Ameriprise Financial in San José, Bank of America in Sunnyvale and Maturango Museum in Ridgecrest. Mockingbird Gallery 869 NW Wall St., 541-388-2107, www.mockingbird-gallery.com Spirit Connections, a show featuring painted wood carvings and bronze sculptures by New Mexico artist Hib Sabin. John Traynor, a painter from New Hampshire, will be present for the evening. Mockingbird is excited to be adding John to our roster of artists, and he will be making his first trip to Bend. His work is described as impressionistic and reminiscent of the Dutch Masters. Come by to meet John, sip a glass of wine and listen to the sounds of Rich Hurdle and Friends. Sabin, a practicing artist since 1957, is inspired by his interest in Shamanism and the search for a spiritual connection between man and nature. He is inspired by shamanic practices from tribal cultures. Hib has traveled across the world studying traditions, including Inuit sculptures, Mexican folk art and

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the mythological cultures of Native Americans. His painted wood carvings and the bronzes derived from them are distinct and original, and his contemporary approach inspires a conversation between the artist and the collector. He creates masks, spirit sticks, amulets, spirit bowls and boats, often incorporating the symbolism of bears, wolves, ravens and owls. Art at the Oxford Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave., 541-382-8436 Artists representing the MUSE Conference Lloyd McMullen, Carol Sternkopf and Brittaney Toles - continuing thru March 29. The 2015 MUSE Conference celebrates women and girls who light the path of creativity, community and social change. MUSE joins First Friday Art Walk with 22 local artists who share their inspiration through a series of portraits ranging from local heroines to famous muses such as Frieda Kahlo and Tina Fey. Maps of Muse artists’ work will be available at participating locations. Taking Off by Carol Sternkopf McMullen is a scavenger of broken glass, rusting metal and snatches of overheard conversation. All find their way into two- and three-dimensional mixed media paintings and found object sculptures. McMullen is a painter, printmaker, knitter, crafter, a builder of nests, a gardener, a daydreamer and a carver of wood, snow and ice. Inspired by her fiercely positive attitude she shows a portrait of comedian Tina Fey. Sternkopf is an ‘observer-centric’ photographer whose work has shown in galleries nationally and appeared in numerous publications including Central Oregon and Wisconsin magazines. Holding a BFA with honors from Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, she currently works as an editorial assignment and portrait photographer in addition to creating her fine art images. Finding inspiration nearby, the artist chose to photograph her daughter Ana. Toles, a Nebraska native, paints figurative and abstract art, often combining the two. She is also an art educator, serving as art director for the Boys and Girls Club of Central Oregon, where she designed and directed creation of a 40’ mural, to inspire and creatively motivate the children. She exhibits a portrait of Françoise Nielly, a French oil and palette knife painter, noted for vibrant, close-up portraits of people. Billye Turner, art consultant, curates art displays for The Oxford Hotel lobby with additional information at 503-780-2828 or billyeturner@bendnet.com. Paul Scott Gallery 869 NW Wall St., Ste. 104, 541-330-6000, www.paulscottfineart.com Spotlighting artist, Julee Hutchison who is a plein air painter whose work reflect her unwavering partnership with nature and her mastery of capturing the richness, colors and essence of our majestic outdoors. Part of the Team by Julee Hutchison

QuiltWorks 926 NE Greenwood Ave. 541-728-0527 Featured Quilter Bevalee Runner of Sunriver. A theme exhibit will be Food & Drink. The exhibit will be up thru April 1. Red Chair Gallery 103 NW Oregon Ave., 541-306-3176, www.redchairgallerybend.com Artists Sue G o m e n Honnell, Annie Dyer and Joren Traveler are featured in Expressions of Nature. For Gomen-HonI Otter Go by Joren Traveler nell creating art is an exciting adventure and her paintings convey Pottery by Annie Dyer her appreciation for all living things. Her watercolors have loose luminous backgrounds that are accomplished through mul- Morning Majesty by Sue Gomen-Honnell tiple layers. Dyer’s pottery is concerned with the shapes and textures of region. She creates thrown or hand built pieces which are then sculpted, scored, stretched, angled, flattened, fractured, bisque-fired and glazed. Her pieces emerge after each part of the process, rich in texture and color more reminiscent of the intriguing bit of bark, the perforated rock, the oddly twisted piece of wood or the swirl and knot of burl. In making her sculptures, Traveler first chooses a subject that appeals to her to make several sketches and a maquette to decide the pose and attitude of the animal. This helps her decide which medium would be best - ceramic or bronze. Once she begins the work, there is a point in which the creature becomes alive to her and it is this feeling of spirit she will try to express in each piece. Sage Custom Framing 834 NW Brooks St., 541-382-5884, www.sageframing-gallery.com Thru March Fur and Feathers devoted to animals and birds with a variety of local artists participating in the medium of their choice. Synergy Health & Wellness 244 NE Franklin Ave, www.synergyhealthbend.com, 541-323-3488, info@synergyhealthbend.com Black and Blue by Laura Jo Sherman

Dual exhibit with artists Steve Lawson displaying multidimensional polished metal art and Dave Town of Warrior Wood Fins displaying beautiful handcrafted surf board fins. The work of both of these artists must be seen to believe it. No description can describe the talent that their work depicts. www. warriorwoodfins.com. The Jewel in Bend Tres Jolie De Bend, 933 NW Wall St., 541-549-9388 Industrial-edged glass cubicles house an eclectic blend of fine jewelry, dramatic quartz geodes and museum-caliber fossil specimens, all enclosed and stacked like icy walls. The Wine Shop 55 NW Minnesota, 541-389-2884 Thru March SageBrushers’ artists Dianne Esther Norwood (pastel and acrylics), Kay Larkin (photographer) and Linda Swindle (watercolor). First Friday opening 5-11pm. Townshend’s Bend Teahouse 835 NW Bond St., Bend, 541-312-2001 Collage artist Kaycee Anseth exhibits at Townshend’s Bend Teahouse. Anseth’s artwork underlines stories and fairytales that exist in an unwritten realm. Pondering the concept of the Deer by Dianne Esther Norwood Kingdom of the Animals Anseth has undertaken tales of the realm as a point of departure for her exhibition entitled Loan Me Your Crown. Anseth assembles a constellation linking the animals physicality, its symbology, and she introduces a heightened sense of nobility in her animal kingdom designing sacred collaged beings wearing crowns or halos. Are they stand-ins for human characters? Are they residents of some wonder-hinterland? Are they guardians and totems? Yes, and yes and yes. Tumalo Art Company 450 SW Powerhouse Dr., Ste. 407, 541-385-9144, www.tumaloartco.com Award-winning glass artist Nancy Becker is the featured artist at Tumalo Art Co. As a maker of glass, Nancy’s intention is to let go of the medium in the sense of making objects and instead use it as a way to express with color in a painterly fashion. “The works in this show are my portraits of winds I have met in my short stay in the South. The winds are truly Tornado Bowl by Nancy Becker a force of elemental energy that is profound and mercurial in nature.” The vortexes that appear in her work convey the personality and movement of the tornadoes. Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | March 2015

Sue Gomen Honnell Family, Art & Music

ue Gomen Honnell has always had three passions in life, family, art and music. When she was growing up her parents traveled extensively throughout the West Coast. She would take in all the sights and often draw or paint what she saw. Her father made sure that she always had a plentiful supply of paper, pencils and crayons. “I love to watch something that has inspired me come to life on a blank canvas or paper and I still experience a sense of excitement and anticipation when I begin a new painting,” explains Honnell. Although her primary subject is usually done in a more realistic style, her backgrounds are often loose and luminous. She loves to explore color, shapes and shadows in order to express a mood, feeling or special moment. You will find her paintings are vibrant and expressive and reflect her bright spirit and love of creation. She feels blessed to live in an area that offers so much inspiration. After a career in the music field working for Yamaha Corp in both management and teaching, she finds there is a strong similarity between music and art. Both combine expression and structure, while conveying a deeper spiritual and emotional content. Her work has been juried into numerous competitions and Art Fairs and has received many first place awards including People’s Choice, Best of Show and Sue Gomen Superintendent’s Award. Honnell Her paintings can be found in homes of collectors throughout Oregon, California, Washington, Canada and other parts of the nation. Honnell finds joy not only in the process of creating a watercolor, but also in sharing her love of nature with others through her paintings. If you visit her current show at the Red Chair Gallery, you will have the opportunity to experience many of her works that illustrate the beauty of Oregon.

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Armatur 50 Scott Street Sparrow Bakery, Stuarts of Bend, The Workhouse, Cindercone Clay Center, The Cube and Cement Elegance. Special Last Saturday March 28, 6-10pm. Armature is a diverse collective of artists brought together by the common thread of expression. Paint, ink, pencils, photographs, dance and words are the underlying structure, or armature if you will, used to produce the language with which we speak. Bluebird Coffee Company 550 NW Franklin Ave., Bend (entrance on Bond), 541-330-2100 Exhibiting vintage rock posters from Haight Ashbury. Blue Spruce Pottery 20591 Dorchester E., 541-382-0197 bluesprucepottery.com Blue Spruce Pottery features a large selection of hand thrown stoneware including mugs, bowls, serving and baking dishes. They also create beautiful Raku fired lamps, vases and decorative wall art. Call for an appointment. Broken Top Club 62000 Broken Top Dr., 541-383-8200, www.brokentop.com The High Desert Art League, a rotating art exhibition featuring the work of High Desert Art league members. The Good Life, featuring work by Jacqueline Newbold and Vivian Olsen runs thru March 19. Olsen’s work shows her flare for life-like, personality filled paintings of owls, ravens, coyotes and other critters and her skill in various mediums. Newbold enjoys finding ways to incorporate mixed media into Night Owl by Vivian Olsen her watercolor travel journals and captures moments in time when painting emotional watercolor landscapes. The view changes on March 20 with an exhibition of work by Helen Brown and David Kinker and an opening reception featuring live music and a complimentary wine tasting from 5:30-7:30pm. Brown is noted Central Oregon watercolor artist known for her interesting perspectives, dramatic light. Kinker has a passion for detail and the outdoors, which shows in all of his work. The show runs thru April 16. www.highdesertartleague.com. Cafe’ Sintra 1024 NW Bond St, 541-382-8004, www.coryjoneillphotography.com Featuring Cory O’Neill’s work. Fine art landscape and wilderness photography. Circle of Friends Art & Academy 19889 Eighth St., 541-706-9025, www.circleoffriendsart.com Featuring art from local artists Wendy Birnbaum, photographer; Trish Poydence, glass casting and fused glass; Lynne Myers, whimsical acrylic paintings and Tylar Merrill, felting on silk. Des Chutes Historical Museum 129 NW Idaho Ave., www.deschuteshistory.org, 541-389-1813 Come have a smile and a giggle over the dogs, cats and other pets of yesteryear through the Des Chutes Historical Museum’s newest exhibit Pet Tales: Furry Friends in Photographs 1900 to 1960. Thru April 11. Located on the first floor, Pet Tales highlights selected images of our collection of thousands. DeWilde Art & Glass 321 SW Powerhouse, 541-419-3337. Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm Handmade stained glass windows, doors and hanging works of art. Hawthorn Healing Arts Center 39 NW Louisiana, 541-330-0334, www.hawthorncenter.com

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Showcases the acrylic styling of Kim Jones, well-known artist in Central Oregon. Jones’s acrylic paintings are dramatic with their deep, rich earthy tones, ranging from mossy greens, through the yellows and terracottas of packed clay soil, to startling bright orange-red. www.kimjonesartist.com.

High Desert Museum 59800 S Hwy. 97, www.highdesertmuseum.org, 541-382-4754 Brewing Culture: The Craft of Beer opens thru May 31. Presents the history of brewing, the ingredients used in craft beers, the process of brewing and the culture of the craft brewing industry. Beer tastings at the High Desert Museum: March 5: Winter & Spring Seasonals. April 2: Sessions & Imperials. May 7: Sours & Belgians. Little Bite Café 2762 NorthWest Crossing Dr., 541-728-0838 Artist Janet Rawlings of Redmond. Soft pastels is her medium. rawlingsfineart.weebly.com. Partners in Care Arts & Care Gallery 2075 NE Wyatt Court, Marlene Moore Alexander, 541-382-3950 David Kinker exhibit thru March 15, followed by a group show. Piacentini Book Arts Studio & Gallery 2146 NE Fourth Ave., Ste. 140, 541-633-7055, www.PiacentiniStudios.com Flags and Folds features artist books created using an accordion structure and an accordion and flag combination. Content Earth Rise by Linda Piacentini-Yaple varies from photographic, to calligraphic marks and textures; digital to printmaking. Books by Linda Piacentini-Yaple. Coming to the gallery mid-March--It’s About Time will feature new and recent paintings and assemblages by artist Ron Schultz, that continues an exploratory series on time and its influence on people and objects. One-of-a-kind bookmaking studio seeking to advance the emerging art of the book in Central Oregon through exhibits, and small workshops and classes. Open 11:30am-3:30pm Mon., Tues., Sat. and by appointment. Linda@ PiacentiniStudios.com. 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. See the works of our talented new members starting March 15. St. Charles Medical Center - Bend 2500 NE Neff Rd., 541-382-4321, www.scmc.org, lindartsy1@gmail.com Local artists fill galleries from all around Bend, thru March 30. Welcome Spring! March is the last month of our current show, which has been a blowout! Now we are ready for our next show starting April 1, submissions will be due March 15. Of course the theme is always soothing, healing art... colorful and happy too.

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Mural Set to Inspire at Bend Downtown Boys & Girls Club

ccording to Maria Fernanda Bay, local photographer, a group of artists volunteered their time and talent to paint an impressive two wall mural in the Boys & Girls Club. “It was not just an intricate and ambitious project, but it also was done solely by local volunteers that truly care about community and making a difference,” explained Bay. Walk through the first floor doors of the Boys & Girls Club of Bend on Wall Street and what you will find is a feast for the eyes and soul. Art Director Brittaney Toles had a vision that incorporated ideals she hoped the young people coming to the Club would reach for. The mural brings that vision to colorful reality. Throughout the process of the mural, Toles orchestrated many talented artists from the community to join together to collaborate inspiring visual imagery to reach the minds of the children. Toles says, “Two weeks prior to completion of the mural the wall was dark and sad. My goal behind the mural was to create something visually stimulating and inspiring for the children’s minds to grow from.” Just one month prior this idea lead to the development of the mural. “With only two weeks to complete it, we didn’t know if we could pull it off. It was a pretty ambitious project and the artwork is incredibly complex and detailed.”

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However with the help, kindness and generous efforts from six extraordinary artists and volunteers donating their time and talent the project became a reality. The talent and passion behind the mural clearly shows the love for the children is equaled by a love for the arts. Toles’ end vision behind the mural was to influence the community that with heart and helping hands any child can accomplish anything. Perusing the mural, one can identify fiction favorites as well as find inspiration from influential leaders. The concept for the mural came from a desire to capture a child’s creative mind as well as help them develop ideas for their future. The centerpiece of this idea is expressed through a learning tree where two children sit, reading books. Beneath the tree is a pathway of books with titles that leads to the great futures that start inside the Club everyday. Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend seeks to enable and inspire all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. At two locations in Bend, they offer youth age 6-18 life-changing programs, focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles and character and citizenship. Brittaney Toles, Art Director, 541-617-2877, btoles@bgcbend.org

Brewed Awakenings Coffee Roasters in Sunriver

amily-owned coffee shop chain and roaster opened their doors in Sunriver in October 2014. The local residents and visitors in Sunriver had two reasons to get excited. The first, easy access to a local source for hand roasted artisan coffee that beats the pants off the corporate brands.

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And second, with Brewed Awakenings relocating their roaster and adding a bakery to their newest location, Central Oregonians can be sure they are getting their coffee and treats from the freshest, local sources. Photo courtesy of Brewed Awakenings

The new coffee shop fits beautifully in the Sunriver Village located conveniently in front of the Country Store. Come in and get cozy by the fireplace and enjoy free wi-fi or spin around to the drive-thru. Have your four-legged friend in the car, he or she will receive a treat too.

LET US INTRODUCE OURSELVES! We’re the owners of Brewed Awakenings. Our Sunriver location is brand new, but we’re not newcomers to Central Oregon. Raising kids in Bend, while managing local coﬀee shops in Vancouver and Portland was no easy feat. Our new Sunriver store helps us connect the dots across the mountains, as it serves as our new headquarters, brings us closer to family, and oﬀers everyone on our team more sunny days. Come in and see why Brewed Awakenings has been a local's favorite for over 25 years. We’re excited to meet you.

The Gunderson family are not newcomers to the Central Oregon area, having raised their kids in Bend all the while managing their Vancouver stores with many drives across the Cascades. The Sunriver store will help bridge the gap across the mountains as it becomes Visit Brewed Awakenings in Sunriver the new headquarters, adds additional roasting and baking capacity and lets the family stay home more to enjoy the kids, play in Central Oregon and more easily continue to create new roasts and one-of-a-kind goodies. In 1989 Brewed Awakenings was created at a time when coffee houses and drive-thru’s were in the infancy stages and only a handful existed. “Our premise was to buy and serve the best quality coffee and pastries available,” explained Sandra Gunderson. “Over the years we have continued serving the best quality coffee from around the world. Our obsession for coffee continues today. We have developed unique coffee roasts and blends on our Probate Roaster. We have also developed our own pastry recipes using the highest quality ingredients and baked fresh daily by our professionally trained bakers.” The Gunderson family says it plans to play an active part in the community and continue their support of local schools and charities. Sunriver Village in front of the Country Store, 57100 Beaver Dr., Bldg. 2 541-678-5288, http://brewedawakenings.us

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Wildlife Artist Michael Bryant of Wooden Jewel in Sunriver

he Wooden Jewel is a unique blend of designer jewelry and wood art. Michael and Denise Bryant, owners of The Wooden Jewel, opened their doors in February 2013 in the Sunriver Village shopping area in Sunriver. They decided that after years of traveling to art shows and long days on the road that they could combine their experience and talents in one place and stay close to home. Michael is an international award winning sculptor. Born and raised in Oregon, Michael spent most of his childhood hunting and fishing in Oregon’s masterful landscapes. Michael was born Carving by Michael Bryant with a natural gift for the arts but he wasn’t able to express those desires until much later in life. He worked in the drilling business early on in his career traveling on many environmental and exploratory jobs. Sculpting animals

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is truly his gift and where he finds himself lost in the spirits of the creatures he magically brings to life. Sculpting single, solid pieces of some of the most beautiful woods North America has to offer, Michael’s talents are a gift to us all. “The uniqueness that my life now offers is a cumulative effort of skill, love and passion, birds, mammals, fish and wood,” explains Michael. “These things all interact in an all-organic form. Their beauty lies within their lines of motion. From a raw log, I start with an idea, a feeling, if you will. I go with my intuition and the wood talks to me. The curve of a crane’s neck, the attitude of a horse’s body, these are all things that happen when my work and I are on the same plane. And when that happens, it seems effortless, like I’m in open space with the creatures as they live. It’s as if I am a part of their world for a moment in time.” Michael has been honored with several awards including the 2007 Best Artisan Calgary Stampede and Exhibition. Denise grew up in Minnesota and her love of gems and rocks started in the seventh grade when she took a field trip to the limestone caves along the Mississippi River. Her passion for gems led her to attend the Gemological Institute of America, where she gained the formal knowledge of the rocks and gems from her youth. The Wooden Jewel, 57100 Beaver Dr. 25-120 Sunriver Village, Sunriver, 541-593-4151, www.thewoodenjewel.com, www.msbryant.com

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Spring on the Way at The Artists’ Gallery Sunriver Village as functional items like night lights and sushi trays. Dorothy Moniz says, “Most of my work walks a fine line between abstraction and representational, my favorite way to create art.” The two images feature Morning on the Deschutes. This is a watercolor of the river created while out for a hike one morning. “I chose watercolor for this image as it reveals the softness of the morning changes in the light.” The other image is Growing Together. This is a collage she created of various papers and color while at an artist’s workshop last summer in Astoria. Dorothy and Marily along with the 25+ other artists in the gallery invite you to join them for the monthly Second Saturday Art Night on March 14 from 4-6pm. Food and wine and fun! www.artistsgallerysunriver.com Glass by Marily Badger Morning on the Deschutes by Dorothy Moniz

rtists’ Gallery has two very talented artists featured during March in the gallery. Each has developed their own unique styles and techniques to celebrate art. Marily Badger has been perfecting her fine art glass creations for many years, beginning in Hawaii. The islands still inspire much of her creativity. The gallery will be featuring Marily’s etched and carved glass which is made primarily through sandblasting. The process involves taking a piece of plate glass, or a hand-blown vase and covering it with stencil material, creating a design and transferring the design to the stencil. Essentially she traces all over again on the design with the knife and carefully sandblasts the exposed surface. For this she uses a hobby knife with a #11 blade. Her careful attention to detail reveals the remarkable depths of the final design. The work is done in layers and she gets one chance to get it right…there are no re-dos! Marily also has some colorful and beautiful fused glass in the gallery including jewelry as well

Sunriver Exhibits Artists’ Gallery Sunriver 57100 Beaver Dr., 541-593-2127 or 541-593-8274, www.artistsgallerysunriver.com Second Saturday Reception, March 14, 4-7pm. Featuring Dorothy Moniz and Marily Badger along with the 25+ other artists in the gallery. Food and wine and fun! Sunriver Lodge Betty Gray Gallery 17600 Center Dr. Betty Gray Gallery closes as the Meadows Dining Room and the Owl’s Nest prepare for renovation through mid-May. The celebratory reopening of the Resort Lodge on Memorial Day weekend will include the unveiling of a major

four panel wood carving by Monica Setziol-Phillips to be installed over the main fireplace in the Great Room of the Meadows. Billye Turner organizes the Sunriver Resort Lodge art exhibits with info at 503-7802828 or billyeturner@bendnet.com. The Wooden Jewel 57100 Beaver Dr., 541-593-4151, info@thewoodenjewel.com Michael Bryant an international award winning sculptor and wife, Denise has a passion for gems that led her to attend the Gemological Institute of America, where she gained the formal knowledge of the rocks and gems from her youth.

Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show 40th Anniversary

he Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show will take place Saturday, July 11. A Timeless Tapestry is the theme of this year’s show and the 2015 poster created by Sisters’ artist, songwriter and singer Dennis McGregor. “I always enjoy working with our local artists who find inspiration in all things Sisters, from our environment, to Central Oregon traditions,” said Jean Wells Keenan, chair emeritus and founder of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. “Dennis McGregor is one of our local artists whose gifts tell the Sisters story be it through his visual arts or his songwriting. We knew that however he captured our sense of place, it would speak to everyone--those who live here and those who visit here.” McGregor described his poster saying, “From the beginning I wanted the quilt to be the visual beacon in the center of a scene that evoked a sense of place. The quilt is at the heart of the image filling it with light, just as the quilt show is at the heart of our summer festivities in Sisters, filling our streets with their visual creativity and throngs of visitors from all over the world.” The poster may be ordered online from the Stitchin Post at www.stitchinpost.com/sisters-quilt-show. “The depth of community involvement by everyone in Sisters during the

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Quilt Show is amazing to experience,” said Ken Kaufman, CEO of Robert Kaufman Fabrics. “As a family-run business, we feel drawn to this kind of unique event. Sisters is like one big family, and we feel lucky to be a part of their coming together for such a successful quilt show. We are proud to be the presenting sponsor of the 40th anniversary Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show.” Additional sponsorship has been received from the Roundhouse Foundation. Roundhouse Foundation trustee Kathy Deggendorfer noted Roundhouse has supported the Quilt Show for five years. According to Pilak, Quilt Show staff and volunteers are already noting an increased interest this year. “We are hearing from visitors who haven’t been to the quilt show in a long while, if ever, who are planning to attend our 40th Anniversary event. Whether you are participating as a entrant, attending one of the Stitchin’ Post’s Quilter’s Affair classes or planning on attending for inspiration and appreciation, you won’t want to miss this year’s array of talent and creativity,” she says. “We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Sisters and Central Oregon for July 6-12 to help us celebrate 40 years of the world’s best fiber arts creativity!” www.SistersOutdoorQuiltShow.org

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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 Fourth Fridays, Stroll the Sisters Galleries March 27, featuring glass hearts and petrified bone jewelry. Clearwater Art Gallery 303 West Hood, 541-549-4994, www.theclearwatergallery.com Presents the Lower Deschutes as this year’s Wild and Scenic River by Dan Rickards. Cowgirls and Indians Resale (formerly Kate Aspen Studios) 160 SW Oak St., 541-549-6950 Ongoing exhibit, beads, buttons, vintage jewelry and art.

but with a youth emphasis. The focus is sharing professional insight into the craft of songwriting and being a musician, but it also has a personalgrowth element, where students leave inspired and more connected to their music, mentors and other young people from all over the country,” says Tisdel. “This year we’re reaching out further to high schools in Bend, Redmond, even Portland and Eugene … it really becomes community-building through music, as these students often make lifelong friends.” On Sunday, March 8, select young artists will perform in a public concert at The Belfry. This will be a culmination of the ASAY weekend in the Celebration of Song with performances that will include students and instructors, with a headlining set by Welsh singer-songwriter Martyn Joseph. Academy information and the online application can be found at  sistersfolkfestival.org/asay or you can call 541-549-4979. The cost is $150 and includes all food and instruction. Scholarships are available through Family Access Network, please contact Theresa or Dawn at 541-549-0155 to learn more about financial support. For more information on the 2015 Sisters Folk Festival Americana Song Academy for Youth and the Celebration of Song or to purchase tickets, go to www. sistersfolkfestival.org or 541-549-4979

Sisters Exhibits

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.

Art by students of Sisters Middle and High School, thru March. Sponsored by the Friends of Sisters Library. Information: Linda, 541-549-1222 or sistersfol.com.

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

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.

Jill’s Wild (tasteful!) Women Showroom 601 Larch St., Ste. B, 541-617-6078 Artwork, cards, giftware and ceramics. Sisters Art Works 204 W Adams, 541-420-9695, www.sistersartworks.com. M-F. 10am-5pm or by appointment. Sisters Fourth Friday Stroll Judy Trego, 541-549-0251 March 27, 4–7pm. All art galleries and some businesses offer specials, receptions and demonstrations.

Hood Avenue Art 357 West Hood Ave., www.hoodavenueart.com, 541-719-1800 Fourth Friday Art Stroll March 27. Gallery artists group exhibit.

Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop 252 W Hood Ave., 541-549-9552, www.sistersgallery.com Gallery open 11-5 daily, except Sunday, noon-5. Featuring Shooting in The Dark: Photography by Gary Albertson (garyalbertson.com) and framed poetry broadsides, thru National Poetry Month in April.

Ken Scott’s Imagination Gallery 222 West Hood Ave., 541-912-0732, www.kenscottsimagination

Sisters Public Library 110 N Cedar St., 541-312-1070. Tuesday-Saturday, 10am - 6pm.

The Porch 243 N Elm St., 541-549-3287, www.theporch-sisters.com Featuring Casey Gardner’s acrylic paintings. Caseygardnersacrylicpaintings@gmail.com. Twigs Gallery & Home Goods 331 W Cascade St. 541-549-6061, www.stitchinpost.com Product demonstrations and workshops and special exhibits. Fourth Friday Art Stroll Friday March 27, 4-6pm featuring local fiber artist Pam Moss and her Nuno felting scarves and bowls. Vista Bonita 222 West Hood Ave., Suite B, 541-549-4527, www.vistabonitaglass.com Bright collection of whimsical, functional glass art, designer ceramics, fine art photography and unique landscape paintings.

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isters Folk Festival is hosting its eigth annual Americana Song Academy for Youth (ASAY), March 6-8. ASAY is an inspiring weekend of music, songwriting and communitybuilding through the arts, and is open to all high school students. The Academy is held at The Belfry in downtown Sisters, a wonderful venue space with meeting rooms, a complete kitchen and a performing-arts stage equipped with a professional sound system. Instructors this year will include Welsh singersongwriter Martyn Joseph, Sisters Folk Festival veterans Keith Greeninger and Jeffrey Martin, Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer; regional artists Mosley Wotta and Brent Alan; alumni of the Americana Project, Slater Smith, Laura Curtis, Benji Nagel and many more. Founded by Brad Tisdel in collaboration with Creative Educational Resources, LLC, the Academy brings young people together in a non-competitive format to cultivate musicianship, songwriting and creativity. Classes will include poetry/lyricwriting, performing, singing, guitar-playing and a private concert performance on Saturday evening. High school students from Colorado, California, Bend, Redmond, Eugene and Sisters all plan to attend. “The Academy for Youth is modeled after our songwriting camp in the fall,

Central Oregon Exhibits Madras / Warm Springs Art Adventure Gallery 185 SW Fifth St. 541-475-7701. www.artadventuregallery.com March 5 reception from 5:30-7pm. Message: Stories in Bronze by Donald J. Stastny, architect. Stastny says, “My architecture explores space and symbology, translating these factors into built form—and, if successful, tells stories about the values and traditions of the people for which I build. My works in bronze continue that exploration of form— forms derived from imagining how a story might emerge from the land through natural erosion processes or how a story might be told through an abstraction of identifiable figures combined with application of symbol. As in meaningful architecture, the power of a piece of sculpture lies in its ability to engage and interact—enabling the viewer to seek deeper meaning than what might be the first impression of a piece. The interaction of abstraction and realism is purposeful and challenges one to discover the stories held within—and discover the spiritual that is embedded in the form.” The Museum at Warm Springs 2189 U.S. 26, 541-553-3331, www.museumatwarmsprings.org Tribal Youth art exhibit.

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, www.galerieroger.com Displaying the work of 23 artists including woodwork, photography, jewelry, watercolors, acrylics, art deco furniture and handmade scarves

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. Wed-Sun, 10am–6pm. Mon-Tues, flexible hours 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, 541-526-5073 A World of Splendor art exhibition from March 14 thru Friday, April 24 in the brewery’s taproom. A reception in honor of the exhibiting artists is scheduled for Saturday, March 21 from 4-6pm. The exhibit features three local photographers showcasing each artist’s vision of beauty. Tessa Lea Bailey will be displaying photography from her travels within Oregon and across the country and share in the splendor by spicing it with some patriotic photos in honor of the many men and women who have served and are serving our country. Kay Larkin will present a selection of landscape and nature photographs from Falls to Right by Tessa Bailey recent travels in the western U.S. and Central America. 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 accomplished 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 Airport 541-504-3499, www.flyrdm.com A juried multi-media show displayed in the terminal. Amore’ thru March 29

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Redmond Library 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Shandel Gamer, 541-526-5073, sgamer1955@gmail.com, www.redmondfol.org Annual Spring Fling art exhibition thru March 20. To celebrate the sunny weather, the Spring Fling show has something for all family members. Among the paintings and photographs on exhibit are fused glass works by Katie Harris, Joan Ouchida’s table made from old sports equipment, Lee Barker’s three-dimensional homage to wine Vintage Roundabout and JD Grinnell’s Steam-Electric Guitar I & 2. Shari Crandall is the featured artist in the silent reading room for thru March. Crandall cannot remember when she hasn’t been creating “something” – whether drawing a picture or concocting solutions with her chemistry set as a child. Artistic expression is a form of meditation for Crandall. . St. Charles Hospital - Redmond Redmond, 1253 NW Canal Blvd., 541-548-8131, www.scmc.org High Desert Art League exhibition. Members of the group work in a wide variety of media including water color, oils, acrylic, encaustic, solvent transfer, photography, sculpture and print making. Exhibiting artists are Cindy Briggs, Janice Rhodes, Helen Brown, Richard Frederick, David Kinker, Vivian Olsen, Jacqueline Newbold, Barbara Slater, Cameron Kaseberg, Joren Traveller and Shelly Wierzba. Thru March 30 on the main level. www.highdesertartleague

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by LAUREN KERSHNER Cascade A&E Editorial Intern

Roger. Peer plans to convert the building’s kitchen into a display space for juvenile photography. He also plans to fully utilize the gallery’s wall space by hanging pictures from ceiling to floor. Additional plans include displaying metal artwork on the lawn outside of the gallery. A member of the local chamber board, Peer is organizing an Arts and Crafts Festival for this summer. It is scheduled to take place on July 11, which intentionally falls amidst two major Central Oregon events: The Crook County Horse Races, and the Sisters Quilt Show. Peer hopes to entice the onset of tourists with the town’s festival, which will include booths from Find baskets, bowls and other works of art approximately a 100 vendors. An artist overflowing with ideas, Peer is also putting together the Prineville Art Crawl. The event is expected to begin in May, and will continue every second Friday through September. “Crawlers” will be provided with a map of participating businesses displaying local artwork, and entertained by live music as they art-gaze. With Bend’s First Friday ArtWalk, Redmond’s Third Friday Art Stroll and Sisters’ Fourth Friday Art Stroll, there is something everywhere – and every weekend – for Central Oregon art lovers. A treasure found in the most unexpected of places, Galerie Roger invites people to take a second glance, and behold the beauty within. 727 NW Third Street, Prineville, 541-815-9857, www.galerieroger.com Photos courtesy of Lauren Kershner

rom the street, the forest-green sign of Country Financial is hard to miss. Too quick of a glance, and one might overlook the sign directly beneath it marking the spot for Prineville’s hidden gem, Galerie Roger. Though artwork is sold within several of its local businesses, Galerie Roger, is Prineville’s first and only art gallery. Inspiration for the gallery bloomed from owner Roger Peer’s passion for woodworking. After building a sculpted wood jewelry box for his wife nearly 20 years ago, Peer has been balancing his hobby for art with his full time job at Country Financial. Then it donned on him, why not combine the two? Last Roger Peer November, Galerie Roger was born, bringing color and artistry to the walls of Peer’s office building. With the works of 23 different artists displayed, the artistic spectrum is vast. Woodwork, photography, jewelry, watercolors, acrylics, art deco furniture and even handmade scarves are among the treasures that adorn the front office and the conference room in the back. “We didn’t just want to stick with one thing,” Peer says. “Crook County is full of artists that do all different kinds of art.” After doubling the amount of contributing artists last December, Peer predicts that they will soon grow to 30 artists. Still in its first year of business, there are several additions in sight for Galerie

Juniper Brewing Company Features A World of Splendor

inspired by a passion for brewing great craft beer. Juniuniper Brewing Company of Redmond presents A Balancing Act by Kay Larkin per Co-owners Curt Endicott and Scott Lesmeister have World of Splendor art exhibition March 14 through pledged to consistently offer the “highest quality ales to April 24 in the brewery’s taproom with three local the growing populous of enlightened consumers.” photographers showcasing each artist’s vision of beauty. The Juniper tree silhouetted on their logo is an ancient Tessa Lea Bailey will be displaying photography from beast that stands out front of their initial brewing locaher travels within Oregon and across the country; she tion and long ago was given the name Old Roy. Their will also share in the splendor by spicing it with some IPA, with the same name, is an honorary tribute to this patriotic photos in honor of the many men and women tree for standing the test of time. who have served and are serving our country. Kay Larkin 1950 SW Badger Ave., Suite 103, Redmond, www.juniwill present a selection of landscape and nature photoperbrewing.com. Reception March 21, 4-6pm. Kay Larkin, KayLarkinPhotogragraphs from recent travels in the western U.S. and Central America. One of the newest breweries in Redmond, Juniper Brewing Company was phy@gmail.com, 541-316-8010 Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | March 2015

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Jen's Garden in Sisters Transitions to New Chapter The Cottonwood Café Unveiled by JEFF SPRY Cascade A&E Feature Writer

hange is in the air for Jen’s Garden in Sisters as they transition into a fresh chapter of their existence as a new breakfast and lunch café this spring. The iconic, Southern France-inspired, elegant restaurant in downtown Sisters has served up multi-course gourmet magic since 2005, garnering local and regional attention as a culinary destination not to be missed. Now it will undergo a makeover as it transforms into The Cottonwood Café, a comfortable homestyle eatery with a local flair. Business partners Jennifer and T.R. McCrystal opened Jen’s Garden 10 years ago to fill a niche in the fine dining scene, offering high quality, locally sourced ingredients to customers yearning for a more intimate dining experience. Over the years, Jen’s Garden has evolved into a distinctive occasion restaurant, recognized by magazines and foodies throughout Oregon and will blossom into a different incarnation in April. “We started out with our intentions to open a restaurant serving exceptionally prepared, locally sourced fare in a cute cottage,” Jennifer said. “Really good food in this beautiful environment. For many, what it’s become over time is a special occasion establishment and not a regular routine.” Due to the incredible success of Jen’s Garden, the McCrystals have been afforded the rare opportunity to create another unique restaurant option to fill an absent area of the Sisters dining spectrum. “Everything has a lifespan and 10 years for a restaurant is a very respectable run,” she added. “We’re choosing to do something different. And we’re not doing this as an act of desperation, we’re doing this with positive intention and want to infuse it with a new level of excitement and enthusiasm. Since we‘ve made this announcement, so many people have come up and said how thrilled they were, and had always wanted to try Jen’s Garden but had the perception that it was too expensive. “Now with The Cottonwood Café they’ll get that same memorable experience in a much more casual, welcoming environment. There’s this

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perceived idea that Jen’s Garden was very exclusive and that’s not what we originally set out to do.” The Cottonwood Café will be open for breakfast and lunch, initially from Wednesday to Sunday, then expanding to seven days a week this summer, once again delivering an eclectic blend of farm-to-table ingredients when available, creatively prepared with an imaginative bill of fare. “We’ll offer a full bar with beer and wine and a variety of staple breakfast drinks like Mimosas, Greyhounds and Bloody Marys. Our main menu will include items like classic egg scrambles and hashes made with house-smoked meats. Home-baked parmesan biscuits and organic sausage gravy, housemade cinnamon rolls, steak and eggs and a French Toast bread budding. “Lunch will be a selection of healthy gourmet salads and hearty sandwiches like a meatloaf burger, a black bean quinoa salad and an oldfashioned chicken pot pie. We don’t want it to be just the place for mom’s Mother’s Day brunch or birthdays, we want it to be regular destination for locals and people coming out from Bend and Redmond to shop or hike the Peterson Ridge trail. “A relaxed, local hangout for cyclists, skiers, runners and that whole athletic group Central Oregon is known for. We’ll have indoor and outdoor seating and be doing a whole revamp of the back yard patio and rear garden.” With the upcoming transformation of the building, the interior décor will also reflect a more family-friendly feel, doing away with the fine country linens and extensive silverware lineup in exchange for a brighter, livelier café experience. “We’re so fortunate to have had such a successful run,” said Jennifer. “And we’re delighted at the prospect of creating this new restaurant that will be fun and accessible to all and offering a refreshing change about which we’re really excited.” Look for The Cottonwood Café in April at 403 East Hood Avenue in downtown Sisters. Reservations call 541-549-2699.

Say Yes to Si Señor

Dining

by LINDEN GROSS One Stop Writing Shop & Oregon Local Getaways

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felt full but I didn’t feel heavy like I do when I usually eat Mexican food,” one of my three dining companions announced after our feast at Si Señor Cuisine & Spirits, the restaurant that Baltazar Chavez opened in the Bend Factory Stores outlet mall. The secret lies in top-notch ingredients, a menu that emphasizes seafood, and an owner who knows what he’d doing in the kitchen, a fact to which anyone who has gone to Baltazar’s Seafood Restaurant off of Century can attest. Admittedly this new restaurant lacks the charm of the other; a decorator’s touch would help. But for the most part, the food is just as good—and more reasonably priced—than the original’s and lunch is downright affordable for this quality of food. After sipping our pint-sized fresh margaritas, my friends and I started our meal with the shrimp ceviche, which Baltazar marinates to order for just eight to 10 minutes. The resulting bright, fresh, citrusy, tender shrimp served on three small, crunchy corn tortillas wowed all four of us. “The best ceviche in Bend,” we concluded. You can judge for yourself since Si Señor will be offering a free ceviche appetizer through March with purchase of two entrées and two margaritas. We also had an order of guacamole. Although it could have used a little more lime juice for my taste, it was fresh and delicious just the same. I also loved the healthy portion of pico de gallo—chopped tomatoes, onions, serrano chilies, cilantro and lime juice—that accompanied the guacamole. Yes, Baltazar has always provided healthy portions of just about everything and Si Señor doesn’t disappoint on that front. That’s a beautiful thing when you’re in love with the dish you’ve ordered. Order the Seafood Relleno, two fresh

pasilla peppers, with just a hint of heat, filled with rich shrimp, crab and scallops, topped with seafood sauce and Monterey Jack cheese and then roasted rather than deep fried and you’ll know what I mean. When my most regular dining companion took her first bite, her eyes rolled as she clearly traveled to another planet. “I don’t know if I can let this go,” she said when it was time to rotate our plates so that everyone could try everything. “I’m going to tell everyone I know about this Seafood Relleno.” She and my other two friends were still talking about the dish days later. The Camarones al Mojo de Ajo delivered exactly as they always do when Baltazar is at the helm. The prawns, sautéed in butter, garlic and mild spices, are huge and downright succulent. The plump mushrooms, a twist on this traditional dish, add another layer of rich flavor. As if the sauce wasn’t buttery enough, a small bowl of butter for dipping purposes also comes on the plate. “This is all Baltazar,” announced one of my dining companions. “I love this dish.” Yup, he sure has a way with seafood. That’s not a huge surprise once you learn that this native from coastal Mazatlán, Mexico comes from a family of fishermen. So as a youth he ate—and cooked—seafood daily. The good news is that you can now enjoy his superior fare not only for dinner but for lunch, too, a fact that is just too tempting for some. One of my dining companions shared that her son’s school had called to say that her studious teenager Si Señor had ditched a class. 61334 S U.S. Hwy. 97, Ste. 360, Bend When she confront541-382-2480 ed him, he simply Owner: Baltazar Chavez said, “We went to Hours until May 1: Si Señor and had a Open Tuesday – Friday 11am-8pm, fajita burrito.” Saturday 12 – 7pm, Sunday 12–3pm, Who can blame Monday 11am–3pm. him? May 1 – September 15: Daily from 11am-close

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Appaloosa Releases Debut CD at Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards Photo courtesy of Appaloosa

ppaloosa’s debut self titled CD has been shipped and the trio is having their first CD release party at Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards and Event Center in Terrebonne. In the spring of 2011 and after they both retired from their careers, Eli Ashley said, “I think we’re going to play music now.” And his wife, Dottie, replied skeptically, “We are?” A couple of months later he came home with their pickup loaded with used gear: electric amps, guitars and microphones. She figured he was serious. They started practicing, took guitar lessons (they played in high school... it’s been a long time) and she took drum lessons from Dale Largent because, in the beginning, they leaned toward being a rock and roll band. Soon, however, Eli figured out that they wanted to be a trio and needed a bass player and found Steve Jensen playing out one night. The rest is music history. Appaloosa Appaloosa finds their sound based in the Americana and folk music all around. Dottie and Eli write and perform their original tunes and the band plays covers from the country/blues/folk music of the ‘60s and ‘70s. This is an enthusiastic, entertaining band with great music, lots of stories and toe-tapping fun. They’re named after Eli’s horse Dakota, the spotted mascot for the band.

Appaloosa played two gigs in 2013: MOTH/ Sisters Folk Festival and the Sound Garden with special guest guitarists Joe Dean and Mark Coombe. 2014 was filled with music: MOTH/Sisters Folk Festival, The Patio/North Soles Footwear, Bend Farmers Market, the West Side Pharmacy Grand Opening, First Fridays and a bunch of private parties. Their November trip for their Nashville gig (at the Omni) was tied for the highlight of the year with the CD they recorded at Largent Recording Studios in December/January. 2015 showcased Appaloosa at the Tower Theatre (First Friday) and KPOV’s center stage program in January and they were invited to perform in a super fun wedding at the Hollinshed Barn in February. Their debut CD release party will be on March 20 at the Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards and Event Center. Upcoming performances are listed on www.facebook.com/

appaloosa.trio.music. Appaloosa is so excited to be performing in such a spectacular venue. $5 cover, CDs ($10) for sale and great food and superb wine available in a beautiful setting. http://faithhopeandcharityevents.com/map, March 20, 6pm. Enjoy dinner and wine pairings and some super fun music from your new favorite band: Appaloosa!

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OperaBend

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The Magic Flute Directed by Nancy Engebretson Friday, March 13, 2015 at 7 pm Conducted by Michael Gesme Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 3 pm Music Direction by Jason Stein Ticket Prices $20-$45 Tickets and Info at www.operabend.org

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The Cascade Chorale

Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank at McMenamins

his spring, brothers Ian and Teague Alexy, also known as Hobo Nephews Of Uncle Frank, are set to release their fifth album, American Shuffle. For nearly a decade the troubadour brothers have been refining their unique brand of Americana. The Minneapolis Star Tribune calls it “timeless songwriting chops” and The Atlantic City Weekly describes it as “tremendously played roots music.” Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank have tirelessly played, sang and stomped their own brand of independent roots music. At a live show they create a deep and sometimes

raucous groove earned from years of touring through the big cities and small towns of America. Star Tribune named Hobo Nephew’s 2012 album Number One Contender “easily one of the best Minnesota-made albums of 2012.” Hobo Nephew’s forthcoming record, American Shuffle is produced by Ryan Young (Trampled By Turtles, Pert Near Sandstone) and will be released in May on Chaperone McMenamins Old St. Francis, March 5, 7pm, free, www.facebook.com/ hobonephews

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he Cascade Chorale, under the direction of James W. Knox, will perform a program focusing on the life and works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Saturday, March 7, 3pm and Sunday, March 8, 3pm at Nativity Lutheran Church, 60850 Brosterhous Road (at Knott Road), Bend. Special guests include OperaBend which will present excerpts from their upcoming production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. The concerts are free with donations gratefully accepted. Prior to both concerts, Knox will share insights into Mozart’s life and his works, with emphasis on those pieces to be performed. These lectures will be held in the Nativity Lutheran Fellowship Hall, 1:30 p.m., prior to each concert, with coffee, tea and snacks provided. All these events are free, open to the public and suitable for all ages. Aimee Svendsen, 541-6478720, cascadechorale@gmail.com

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W. A. Mozart: The Man & His Music

Enjoy Music in the Glen at Newport Hills Photo courtesy of www.timthompsonguitar.com

charity…in the spirit of sharing, bring something to share (appetizer/ dessert/beverage- she’ll have a hearty soup or two brewin’.) Please bring a donation, suggested $15-20/person. Sunday, March 29, Tim and Myles Thompson Making their first tour through Bend and Central Oregon, this Nashville father-son duo will charm your hearts! Tim (father) has won a couple international Fingerstyle championships, Myles (son) is a fiddler who plays strings, their voices blend together as only a father and son can. Thursday, April 2,Susan and Dana Robinson Dana and Susan Robinson are two guitar-playing, banjo-frailing, fiddle-sawing and harmony-singing interpreters of the American experience. Their unique blend of contemporary songwriting and traditional Appalachian music bring to their performances a deep Myles Thompson understanding of America’s musical heritage. njoy the fun at JoAn Mann’s home and experience a warm Seating is limited. Kindly RSVP - JoAn Mann 541-480gathering, bringing artists and an appreciative community 8830. Winter social/community potluck weekday starts 5:30pm; together. All proceeds go to the artists and a community music starts at 6:30pm. houseconcertsintheglen@bendbroadband.com

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Voetberg Family Band

Tower Foundation Presents Voetberg Family Band With Special Guests Bend Ukulele Group

his is no ordinary family. Unless your family has eight siblings, two national and 10 state fiddle championships, and plays Irish, Scottish, Americana and Swing music with astonishing skill and enthusiasm. The Voetberg Family Band headlines the Tower’s Family Series Friday, March 13, at 7pm. Aged 13 to 26, the brothers and sisters from Chehalis, Washington are making a rare appearance in Central Oregon. Several dozen members of the local jam-band Bend Ukulele Group open the evening with classic rock and fabulous folk.

Aged 13 to 26, the brothers and sisters from Chehalis, Washington are

High Desert Chamber Music Central4 Piano Quartet

igh Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) continues their seventh season with the return of the Central4 Piano Quartet. Comprised of a piano, violin, viola and cello, the Los Angeles based ensemble was formed and inspired by the bustling Central Market of Guatemala City while on tour. They have been featured at numerous venues in Southern California, and have commissioned and premiered a number of works by composers. “The Central4 Piano Quartet made their Central Oregon debut in the HDCM Concert Series two season ago, and received an enthusiastic reception. We look forward to presenting the group again this year,” states Executive Director Isabelle Senger. This concert will take place on Friday, March 20, 7:30pm at the Tower Theatre in Downtown Bend. Join members of the Central4 Piano Quartet for a pre-concert talk about the program beginning at 6:45pm. This event is free for all ticket holders. The program includes works by Mozart and Brahms. The Spotlight Chamber Players from HDCM’s Educational Outreach program will perform works by Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov prior to the concert. The following students were selected for this year’s program – Mateo Garza (viola), Ben Kroeker (viola), Hannah Ortman (violin) and Amy Wheeler (cello). 541-306-3988, info@highdesertchambermusic.com

Central4 Piano Quartet

making a rare appearance in Central Oregon.

“I first heard and met the Voetbergs at a programming showcase in Tacoma about a year and a half ago,” said Ray Solley, the executive director of the Tower Theatre Foundation. “They deliver just the kind of family-friendly performance we’ve been looking to promote.”

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The Tower’s Family Series is sponsored by Tetherow, Warren John West and Sun Mountain Fun Center. The show sponsor for the Voetberg Family Band is Sunday Guitars.

City-Country Music from New York City at Redmond Concert

he Redmond Community Concert Association (RCCA) announces the third concert of its 2014-15 season, presenting Shotgun Wedding, an accomplished group of five musicians from New York City. The show will take place Sunday, March 15 at Ridgeview High School’s Performing Arts Theater in Redmond. Shotgun Wedding is a Brooklynbased band blazing their own trail with a new music genre they Shotgun Wedding call “City-Country.” They will entertain the audience with standards by Merle Haggard, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams and others. The five talented musicians in the band are Dennis DelGaudio (guitar/vocals), Catherine Porter (vocals), Wade

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winning Americana Project. “I wouldn’t be playing music if it wasn’t for the Americana Project,” he remarked. The highly successful program was developed to inspire the creativity of Sisters’ youth, and to demonstrate the cultural and historical significance of American roots music and cultural expression. Entering the program as a sophomore, he began playing the guitar and penning songs. Brother Tanner Slater also participated in the Americana Project and was heavily involved in the Sisters jazz program. The new album, entitled Peach, drops March 24, but will also be available at Mississippi Studios during The Weather Machine’s March 19 release show with local rockers Tango Alpha Tango and Eugene-based wiz kids Human Ottoman. https://vimeo.com/116381386, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGyH9pqXbb0, weathermachinemusic.com

Preston (piano/vocals), Andy Cichon (bass/vocals) and Chuck Burgi (drums). Individually, its members have performed with well-known artists including Billy Joel, Michael Crawford, Hugh Jackman, Shania Twain, Paul McCartney, Diana Ross, Bon Jovi and Enrique Iglesias. RCCA strives to present an eclectic season; this season’s lineup includes light classical, Broadway, instrumental groups and a’cappella. “Including country music is unusual for RCCA, but we think our audience will appreciate the diversity,” stated Loie Boero, RCCA president. Concert times are 2pm and 6:30pm. The 2pm performance is sold out, but tickets are still available for the 6:30pm show which are sold by season subscription only. Tickets purchased for this show can also be used for the last show in the series on April 19 featuring Quartetto Gelato. www. redmondcca.org, 541-350-7222 Photo courtesy of RCCA

Weather Machine Unveils Video

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o celebrate their upcoming record release, The Weather Machine just unveiled a psychedelic lyric video and song – and the wait seems well worth it. As Long As We Get Along is the first studio performance to encapsulate the band’s wild, tongue-and-cheek, heart-onyour-sleeve attitude. This is The Weather Machine’s first release since December 2012, when they debuted their b-side Slow Dance Slow in collaboration with Portland label Tender Loving Empire. Sisters native Slater Smith was instrumental in the group’s formation. Slater attributes his singing and songwriting abilities to the popular and award-

Music in Public Places With the Central Oregon Symphony

he Central Oregon Symphony Association presents a free music event as part of its Music in Public Places program. The Symphony spotlight recital will showcase members of the percussion section on Sunday, March 15, 2pm Willie Hall, COCC Campus Center, Bend. This recital offers a glimpse into the world of the symphony percussive instruments. Musicians will demonstrate a myriad of percussive instruments that audiences may not always see or hear in our typical orchestral setting. Solo and small ensemble works will highlight the breadth of talent of their musicians. Each musician must not only master multiple instruments

but be able to easily switch between percussive methods and techniques within seconds. The purpose of the Symphony spotlight recital is to provide opportunities for our symphony musicians to showcase classical solo concerto and small ensemble repertoire in a formal concert setting. The venue has limited seating and audience members are encouraged to arrive early to secure seats. Concert is free and no tickets are required. info@cosymphony.com, 541-317-3941 Oregon’s Only Arts Magazine Since 1995 | March 2015

Call to Artists

will be competing with choruses from Oregon, Nevada, California and Hawaii. This is an auditioned chorus. AROUND THE BLOCK FIBER ARTS STROLL Directed by the talented Connie Norman, Bella is an The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is seeking interested educational and performing chorus, a regional medal fiber artists to participate in the 12th Annual Around winner, a nonprofit organization, a chartered chorus The Block Fiber Arts Stroll 12-4pm Sunday, July 5 in with Sweet Adelines International and the host chorus downtown Sisters. The event is free and open to the public. Selected artists demonstrate, display and can sell of Harmony4Women. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday their artwork or craft in sponsor businesses. Artists will evening (6-9pm) at the Bend Senior Center, 1600 Reed Market Road. For more information email Dana at be selected on the originality of the work and a “fiberacappellafun@gmail.com. arts” theme. Entry and image submission deadline for possible inclusion in 2015 Fiber Arts Stroll Poster is WORKSPACE AVAILABLE AT ARMATURE March 5. Deadline for general entries is April 15. Armature, located in the historic Old Ironworks Art 541-549-0989 or karen@soqs.org. District, has a 10x10 workspace opening immediately. This workspace is a corner unit, with easy access to our CALL TO ARTISTS: A NOVEL IDEA ART SHOWS large bay door. All creative types welcome. $325 a month Deschutes Public Library’s art committees invite all include utilities and internet. www.armaturebend.com. artists to embrace both the written word and artistic 50 SE Scott St., Suite 1 and 2, Bend OR 97702. expression during A Novel Idea, the Library’s countywide reading project. Deadlines and applications vary. CALLING ALL POETS Downtown Bend Library | Applications are currently You are invited to enter the 22nd annual Artists available at the Library. Deadline for art submission is Embassy International Poetry Contest. Deadline Tuesday, March 3, from 4-6pm May 15, 2015. Cash awards, first, second and third Redmond Library | Applications are currently available prizes, three grand prize winning poems $100 plus at the Library. Deadline for art submission is Tuesday, choreographed, costumed and performed by Natica March 3, from 4-6pm Angilly’s Poetic Dance Theater Company at The Sunriver Library| Applications are currently available at Dancing Poetry Festival San Francisco. the library. Deadline for art submissions is Wednesday, www.dancingpoetry.com. March 18. Sisters Library | Art submissions are due at the Sisters WATERSTON DESERT WRITING PRIZE Library on Tuesday, March 31. www.deschuteslibrary.org. Accepting submissions until March 15, 2015. The Prize honors creative and literary nonfiction that illustrates FURNITURE FLIP DESIGN CHALLENGE artistic excellence, sensitivity to place and desert literacy. Hosted by the Bend Habitat ReStore and Armature, Will recognize the vital role deserts play worldwide seeks submissions for a unique design challenge. in the ecosystem and the human narrative. Emerging, Transform three pieces of furniture or home accessories mid-career or established literary nonfiction writers to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Individuals or pairs are invited to apply. The inaugural prize, to be awarded will be chosen and will receive ReStore dollars to in June 2015 to one winner, includes a $1,000 cash complete their masterpieces. www.restoresfurnitureflip. award, a reading and reception at the High Desert com. Applications accepted through March 19. Show: April 25, 7pm at Armature. Paige @ 541-312-6709 or Museum in Bend and a four-week residency at Playa in Summer Lake, Oregon. www.writingranch.com, info@ pshull@bendhabitat.org. writingranch.com or 541-480-3933. CTC AUDITIONS JURIED ART EXHIBIT: ARTWORKS NORTHWEST Auditions Monday and Tuesday, March 9-10 at The Umpqua Valley Arts Association (UVAA) invites Cascades Theatre for School for Scandal. Gossips, artists to submit artworks to the annual ArtWorks NW hypocrites, liars and lovers populate this fun British Juried Art Show. Deadline is March 6, 2015; entries can period piece. Cast requirements: 13 men, 5 women. be submitted online at CaFE: Call for Entry: https:// Scripts can be checked out ahead of auditions from the theatre office during normal business hours M-F. It is www.callforentry.org. Awards: first place: $1,000, second place: $500, third place $300, J. Lynn Peterson Hundred best to phone beforehand. 541-389-0803. Valleys Award $200. UVAA’s hours are Tuesday - Friday, 10am-4pm and Saturdays, 10am-2pm. The UVAA is CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR SUNRIVER ART FAIRE located at 1624 W Harvard Ave., Roseburg, Oregon. Artists from all media are invited to apply to the 6th To submit online and/or download full information go annual juried Sunriver Art Faire to be held August 7-9, to www.uvarts.com/call-to-artists. Gallery Manager at 2015 in the Village at Sunriver. Artist applications will 541-672-2532. be accepted at www.zapplication.org through March 13, 2015. Space is limited for the show, and a jury will choose CALLING ALL QUILTERS the participants. The Sunriver Art Faire is sponsored Quilters and fabric artists are invited to participate in by the Sunriver Women’s Club. Proceeds from the the quilt exhibit in April 2015 at QuiltWorks, based artists’ applications and booth fees go to support South on the novel A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki. Deschutes County charities and nonprofits. The library has selected A Tale for the Time Being to be www.sunriverartfaire.com, sunriverartfaire@gmail.com. the 2015 “Community Read” novel. This is QuiltWorks fifth year to organize a quilt exhibit based on the chosen SINGERS WANTED Bella Acappella Harmony seeks women and teens who novel. Contact Marilyn Forestell, marilyn@quiltworks. com or 541-728-0527. love to sing, want to learn four-part harmony and are interested in participating in regional competition. In 2015 CENTRAL OREGON FILM FESTIVAL the process of developing a mid-sized chorus, Bella is Calling for short film entries for our 2015 Central gearing up for competition in Reno this late April and

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Oregon Film Festival. Contest is free to enter. Ages 1014, 15-18 and adult categories will compete for first third and additional genre trophies and prizes. There will be additional Best Amateur trophies in each category and an all-weather GoPRO HERO(3or4) Cam awarded as Best All-Around prize at the festival this year. Extended deadline - March 16. Early Bird entries will get a free COFF T-shirt! www.centraloregonshowcase. com. Catch the video intro to see details of the film festival and what we are all about. www.indiegogo.com/ projects/central-oregon-film-festival. ART STUDIO/OFFICE SPACE AT LUMIN ART STUDIOS Light bright space to do your work and meet clients. The studio is a private work space, open by appointment only. Every second Saturday, we open our doors and invite everyone in for our monthly open studio event. No sales commissions are taken from resident artists. No required work hours or volunteer time. Come and go as you please, 24/7. Central heat, A/C, internet, coffee shop next door, excellent natural light, tall ceilings, stained cement floors, utility sink. 9’x9’ space for $265/ month. More info: www.LuminArtStudios.com. Email questions to: Alisha@LuminArtStudios.com. We’re looking to feature guest artists at our monthly open studio events. You will have one wall area and a table. Go to www.luminartstudios.com/p/blog-page. html for info on how to apply. If you know someone who would be interested, share this! Get in touch with any questions. ARTISTS’ GALLERY SUNRIVER CALL TO ARTISTS Join the fastest growing diverse fine art and fine craft co-op gallery in Central Oregon. Looking for talented 2D and 3D artists who can work in the gallery two days a month and bring uniqueness to the mix. Contact jury chair Susan Harkness-Williams at 541-788-2486 or sunriversister@yahoo.com. STUDIO ART SPACE Studio art space available, located in downtown Bend, approx. 250+ sq ft, great lighting and windows, some storage space available. All 2D and some 3D art welcome… call for details. Renne Brock 650-380-5039. CALL TO INSTRUCTORS The Workhouse is a multifunctional creative space located in the Old Ironworks District of Bend. We are recruiting arts and lifelong learning instructors for our fall quarter of community education classes. We are offering paid positions to people with knowledge and skills in various subject areas that have the ability to teach in our community. We are open to a variety of mediums including, but not limited to drawing and painting, mix media, sewing/fiber arts, literary arts, videography/photography, digital media, DIY home economic projects, jewelry making and professional development skills. If you are interested in applying or if you would like more information, even if your skill set/ subject area is not stated above, please email classes@ theworkhousebend.com. http://theworkhousebend.com. CALL TO ARTISTS ST. CHARLES HEALTHCARE-BEND Arts in the Hospital, three venues through St. Charles Healthcare, Cancer Center - Bend and Redmond Cancer Center. Please send your requests/submissions to Linda Francis-Strunk, coordinator, Arts in the Hospital, lindartsy1@gmail.com.

Seewww.cascadeae.com www.cascadeae.com for full listApp of events March Best Bets See or CascadeAE for full list of events Nelson Illusions at Tower Theatre 6pm www.towertheatre.org

Celebration of Song at The Belfry 6:30pm www.belfryevents.com

First Thursday at Humm Kombucha 3pm www.hummkombucha.com

The JZ Band at Broken Top Bottle Shop 7pm www.btbsbend.com

Thirsty Thursdays at Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards (Every Thurs) 5pm www.faithhopeandcharityevents.com Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank at McMenamins 7pm www.mcmenamins.com

The Art of the Book at COCC 5:30pm www.cocc.edu

Oregon Outdoor Alliance Meeting at 2nd Street Theater 5:30pm www.oregonoutdooralliance.com

The MUSE Conference in Bend 8am www.museconference.org

Hamlet at Ridgeview High School 7pm www.rvhs.redmond.k12.or.us The Language Archive at Cascades Theatrical Company (Thru 3/21) 7:30pm www.cascadestheatrical.org

Diego Figueiredo/Cyrille Aimée Quintet at Jazz at the Oxford (Thru 3/21) 8pm www.oxfordhotelbend.com

Songs of Protest Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe 6pm www.dudleysbookshopcafe.com

Rodrigo y Gabriela at Tower Theatre 8pm www.towertheatre.org

Mozart’s The Magic Flute at COCC (Thru 3/15) 7pm www.cocc.edu

Trailer 31 at Broken Top Bottle Shop 7pm www.btbsbend.com

The Voetberg Family Band at Tower Theatre 7pm www.towertheatre.org

The Artery, Bring Your Own Art (BYOA) Show and Potluck at The Crankery 6pm www.thecrankery.com

Second Saturday Art Reception at Artists’ Gallery Sunriver 4pm www.artistsgallerysunriver.com Education Foundation Trivia Bee at Tower Theatre 6pm www.towertheatre.org

Celebration of Life for Don Kerr at High Desert Museum 5:30pm www.highdesertmuseum.org Live Music at Bend Brewing Company (Every Sat) 6:30pm www.bendbrewingco.com

Jake Shimabukuro at Tower Theatre 7pm www.towertheatre.org

A “Wild” Night in Bend! at the Old Stone Church 7pm www.bendfilm.org

Kim Kelley at Broken Top Bottle Shop 7pm www.btbsbend.com

75th Anniversary Celebration at Tower Theatre 6pm www.towertheatre.org

20 Feet From Stardom at Tower Theatre 7pm www.towertheatre.org

Art in the High Desert Jury Preview in the Old Mill District 4pm www.artinthehighdesert.com Follow that Rabbit at SHARC 6:30pm www.sunriverstars.org

RCCA Concert Series with Shotgun Wedding at Ridgeview High School 2 & 6:30pm www.redmondcca.org A Symphony Spotlight Recital at COCC’s Wille Hall Campus Center 2pm www.cosymphony.com

Cascade Chorale at Nativity Lutheran Church 3pm www.cascadechorale.org

Appaloosa CD Release Party at Faith, Hope & Charity 6pm www.faithhopeandcharityevents.com

Continental Divide Trail Fundraiser at Patagonia 7pm www.sherahikes.wordpress.com

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Bend First Friday Artwalk & Cascade A&E 20th Anniversary Party (at Red Chair Gallery& Ranch Records) 5pm www.cascadeae.com Author! Author! An Evening with Ann Patchett at Bend High School 7pm www.deschuteslibrary.org

Members of Central Oregon Symphony at Broken Top Bottle Shop 7pm www.btbsbend.com

HDCM Series: Central4 Piano Quartet at the Tower Theatre 7:30pm www.highdesertchambermusic.com

Beavers, Wolves, Fire and Logging at Tower Theatre 7pm www.towertheatre.org

The Oregon Desert Trail at ONDA 7pm www.onda.org

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? at 2nd Street Theater (Thru 3/15) 7:30pm www.2ndstreettheater.com The Wizard of Oz at Mountain View (Thru 3/14) 7:30pm www.bend.k12.or.us/mvhs

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Open Studio at Caldera 1pm www.calderaarts.org

The Solo Speak Session “We All Have Stories” at Tin Pan Theatre 2 & 7:30pm www.solospeak.com Last Saturday at The Old Ironworks Arts District 6pm www.oldironworksbend.com

Tim & Myles Thompson at Music in the Glen 6:30pm 1019 NW Stannium Dr., Bend

Miquel de Alonso at Broken Top Bottle Shop 7pm www.btbsbend.com

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painting • photography • ART STATION 313 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend Register: artscentraloregon.org/artstation.php 541-617-1317 Creative Juices Series Art &Wine: Kiln Carving in Fused Glass Julia Christoferson Thursday March 19, 5:30-8:30pm, $50 Select from an assortment of pre-cut transparent glasses and use fiber paper to create reverse base relief designs in glass. Your 5”x10” project will be fused and slumped, and ready for pickup within a week of the class. Watercolor Worskhop: Jazz Up Your Color Cindy Briggs Tuesday March 10, 10am-3pm, $65 This workshop series is suited for all levels of experience. Discover fun tips and tricks while learning how to enhance the color palette of your own compositions. Use your own reference photos or those offered by the instructor. Supplies list provided, or supplies are available for a fee. Oil Pastels with Sue Wilhelm Thursdays, April 2 – May 14, 6-8:30pm, $140 Learn the techniques for successful painting with oil pastels. Instruction will focus on students’ interests to support skill development. Demonstrations and hands-on instruction will concentrate on individual projects. Explore your creativity and find solutions to your individual goals. All skill levels welcome. Oil Painting Jumpstart Katherine Taylor Saturday, April 11, 10am-4pm, $89 Begin the pursuit of expressive oil painting in this easy-to-follow beginner’s workshop. Gain fundamental skills as you learn how to realistically model a form on canvas that appears three-dimensional. Painting from a small still life, first in monochrome, then translated in color, you will utilize the primary values that create life-like objects in oil paint. 2015 CASCADE FINE ART WORKSHOPS Contact: Sue Manley, 541-408-5524 info@cascadefineartworkshops.com

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www.cascadefineartworkshops.com Judy Hoiness Water Soluble Mixed Media June 1-3, 2015 Plein Air Adventure on the Rogue River All artists, photographers, writers and significant others welcome! July 11-15, 2015 Ted Nuttall Watercolor Portraits July 20-24, 2015 (17-18 students) Ted Nuttall Concentrated Study - Watercolor Portraits Small student count workshop July 27-31, 2015 (9-10 students) Marla Baggetta Art Marketing Exposed! All artists welcome, August 23, 2015 Marla Baggetta Loosen Up Intensive Pastel & Oil, August 24-26, 2015 Colley Whisson Modern Impressionism In Action Oil & Acrylic August 31 - September 3, 2015

Learn Uncial lettering Classes held Wednesday mornings in March. (Mar 4, 11, 18 and 25) 10am-12pm. $80. Students will learn the 26 letter forms and will do a project. Space is limited so call to register. Bring a Sheaffer Calligraphy pen and a Bond tablet. Some supplies also available for purchase at the studio. Instructor: Linda Piacentini-Yaple.

Briggs Painting Vacations in Spain, France & Oregon Join Cindy Briggs for an enriching painting vacation in Spain Barcelona and the Costa Brava May 3-10, 2015 and in Collioure, France The City of Painters May 10-16. Jazz up your journeys with Creative Watercolor Journaling in Seattle in February, at the Emerald Art Center, Springfield in March and a variety of watercolor workshops in Bend at The Art Station and at Broken Top Club. More information is available at www.CindyBriggs.com, www.MakeEveryDayAPainting.com. cbriggsdesigns@yahoo.com or call Cindy at 541-420-9463.

SAGEBRUSHERS ART SOCIETY sagebrushersartofbend.com, 541-617-0900 or rkliot@msn.com. All classes to be held at SageBrushers, 117 SW Roosevelt, Bend Beyond Color Theory Five week class with David Kinker. Learn the best strategies for real world applications of color, composition, value, mood, activity, dynamics and harmony with control and logical thinking like the painting shown here. Every first Monday in March, 9:30am-12:30. $150 for members ($200 non-members). Single sessions at $30 if space allows. Contact David at 541-383-2069. Intuitive Painting Classes with Vicki Johnson. March 4, 6-8pm. This class runs the first Wednesday of each month. $20 per class, all materials included. Feel the pleasure of painting with color and line without fear of being judged. Contact her at 541-390-3174 or

PIACENTINI BOOK ARTS STUDIO AND GALLERY 2146 NE Ave., Ste.140, Bend, 541-633-7055 503-539-0701 www.PiacentiniStudios.com Learn the Calligraphy of the Celts

WATERCOLOR ARTIST MARY LOU WILHELM 541-815-1164, n.marylou@gmail.com Susan at Steens Mountain Guest Ranch 541-493-1164 2nd Annual Cowboys & Artists Color Experiences May 4-7 at Steens Mountain Guest Ranch, Diamond, Oregon, Art Lessons: $45/day (3 days). RVSP by March 25 with $75 deposit. May 4 - evening sketches, 6pm May 5-6, 8am morning painting 1pm finish morning artwork 5pm dinner & evening painting

coachvickijohnson@gmail.com. Lunch and Learn with Sue Lever Join us Friday, March 13, 12-1pm for a fun and informative session on how to make old frames work for you. A $3 donation is requested. THE WORK HOUSE www.theworkhousebend.com 50 SE Scott St., Suite #6, Bend Cari Dolyniuk, 347-564-9080 theworkhousebend@gmail.com Beer SIP & DIP with Karen Eland: Drink and PAINT with Beer!  Saturday, March 14, 7-9pm, $35 Spend a fun evening painting with beer artist, Karen Eland. Basic painting techniques will be taught as we explore beer as a medium, all while enjoying delicious, local beer from Worthy Brewing. All skill levels welcome, but you must be 21 or older.    Coffee SIP & DIP with Karen Eland: Drink and PAINT with Coffee! Sunday, March 15, 1-3pm, $35 Dip your nose and your paintbrush into a delicious cup of coffee from Sparrow Bakery while artist, Karen Eland, walks us through creating beautiful images with this ingenious medium! Recycle in Style: Scrap Metal Jewelry Making for Beginners Thursday, March 19, 6-9pm, $60 Turn junk to gems with artist Marianne Prodehl. Marianne creates her entire line of jewelry from reworking pieces of found metal objects. Explore the endless possibilities of repurposing scrap metal by learning techniques of cutting, sculpting and refining metal from silver and brass trays, recycled copper and copper electrical wire, old necklaces and a plethora of other found objects. You will gain knowledge of the properties of different kinds of metals and ways of connecting pieces together to create striking compositions that can be made into earrings, pendants, broaches, etc. Before you leave class you will have a pair of one of a kind earrings that you have made. Supplies included and no experience necessary.

There is a charge of $15 to list classes and/or workshops or they are free with a paid display ad. Please keep text to 300 words or less. Email pamela@cascadebusnews.com for more information.

New Perspectives for March by Eileen Lock

his month begins with conversations that inspire opportunities. Say “Yes” and let the changes happen on the 3rd. Appreciate your current changes as the Full Moon on the 5th and realize you are getting the hang of your new approach. Change your mind on the 7th and you will feel like changing your life as well. Consider new possibilities. Unexpected changes on the 11th could challenge you to keep your words to yourself. This is a time that is better to listen and let all major discussions be internal ones. Step back a little on the 14th and realize there are big changes right around the corner. Remind yourself to stay flexible with your plan at this time. Big decisions on the 16th also involve changes that are not new. This continued change of direction has been going on for about 3 years so surrender and accept whatever is happening at this stage. A bit of confusion on the18th will be cleared up by the New Moon on the 20th. There will be a mix of completion and new beginnings as we welcome the Spring Equinox on the same day. Conversations are cooperative on the 22nd and there could be exciting news near the 24th. Appreciate all of the changes during the last week of this month and let your heart find peace. Step one of manifestation occurs on the 31st. Make a point to demonstrate how you want to live from now on this day because it could start a wonderful series of events. Have enough faith to take some type of action and welcome what comes from it. Love and Light Always, Eileen Lock Clairvoyant Astrologer, 541-389-1159, www.eileenlock.freeservers.com, www.oneheartministry.freeservers.com

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Focus on Families – A Fine Photography Auction

Thursday, April 23rd 5:30 to 8:30 PM The Franklin Crossing Atrium – 550 NW Franklin Avenue, Bend Heavy hors d’oeuvres, open bar $65 per person, $120 per couple Photo by Ric Ergenbright

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All proceeds benefit the Family Resource Center’s parenting education programs To purchase tickets: Online www.frconline.org, email kimp@frconline, or call 541-389-5468