Bronwyn Keith-Hynes has already made her mark as one of the most celebrated fiddlers in bluegrass, earning two IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year awards and a Grammy-winning run with Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway. Now, she’s stepping into the spotlight with her own band and bringing her voice to the forefront. Her debut vocal…
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Paulina Springs Books Welcomes Robert Macfarlane & Ellen Waterston for a Special Evening in Sisters
(Robert Macfarlane and Ellen Waterston) Paulina Springs Books will host acclaimed author Robert Macfarlane for a special event on Wednesday, June 3, from 5:30-7pm at The Belfry. The evening will feature Macfarlane in conversation with Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston discussing his newest book, The Book of Birds, and the paperback release of Is a…
Meet Big Richard: Bluegrass’ Fiercest Supergroup
Big Richard is bringing their wildly entertaining blend of powerhouse harmonies, fiery string playing, and delightfully unhinged stage banter to Big Ponderoo! Since exploding onto the bluegrass scene in 2021, the all-women supergroup has become a festival favorite everywhere from DelFest to NPR’s World Cafe, winning over fans with fiddle-fueled barn burners, sharp songwriting, and…
Steep Canyon Rangers in Sisters?! Yes, Please.
Hailing from North Carolina’s Appalachian and Piedmont regions, Steep Canyon Rangers blend deep bluegrass roots with rich songwriting and wide-ranging regional influences. Celebrated far beyond the bluegrass world, they’re known as some of Americana’s most influential modern voices. The three-time Grammy-nominated band has released 14 studio albums, collaborated on three records with Steve Martin, been…
Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture Open Call
Artists, ecological scientists, and scholars wanting to explore connections to nature, land conservation, historic preservation, agriculture and community building projects are invited to Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture (PMRCAA) in Sisters. Click here for detailed information. roundhousefoundation.org/pine-meadow-ranch
Artist Opportunities & Resources from the Arts Commission
(Masayuki Nagase’s Reflection of Stream is carved, polished and sandblasted basalt stones at OSU-Cascades campus. Installed, 2018) Oregon State University – Cascades is calling for submissions from artists, plus see more public art opportunities, fellowships and artist residences below. Email artist opportunities to Sarah Baylinson, our Art Collection & Artist Services specialist, for consideration in…
Art, Hope & Important Things to Remember
(The Artist by Denise Kester) Printmaker Denise Kester has seen a few hard times, yet she insists on maintaining creativity while riding the roller coaster of life. Kester’s work is featured this month at Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop. She’ll be on hand for the Fourth Friday Artwalk on May 22, from 4-7pm. She will…
Save the Date!
Help us kick-off the festival weekend with a FREE community event on Thursday, June 25 at Village Green Park. Bring the whole family and enjoy live performances, interactive art activities, local food vendors, and a great summer night in Sisters! We’re bringing out Wolf Jett and their feel-good “Cosmic Mountain Music” to get things rolling,…
Check Out the New Artists Added to the Lineup!
(Art courtesy of SFF Presents) INCOMING: Round two SFF lineup announcements! We’re thrilled to welcome GRAMMY, CMA, and Americana Award-winner, Brandy Clark, returning Irish trad superstars, Gadan, plus Eli West, Mama’s Broke, Madeline Hawthorne, Wolf Jett and Pete Mroz to the 2026 bill! These seven additions bring even more depth and range to a lineup…
Get Those Kids Registered for Some Organized Summer Fun!
(Photo courtesy of SFF Presents) Summer is just around the corner — make sure it doesn’t sneak up on you without some organized FUN planned for the kids! We have four weeks of half-day camps lined up in July & August, exploring art, music, and creativity. July 13 – 17 Campfire Classics: Strumming & Singing…