Aligning herself with a more harmonious and enlightened path, Jennifer Heiden Smith has taken a somewhat exotic excursion, filled with the slow rhythms and hypnotic movements of this ancient art. By Jeff Spry Dancing under the stage name, Nalia, Smith teaches at COCC and performs at various events, fairs and functions in Central Oregon, entertaining…
by JEFF SPRY for Cascade AE A recent Made in Sisters tour offered an eclectic sampling of light industrial, interesting retail and manufacturing businesses in the greater Sisters Country area. The tour showcased a sampling of key local enterprises and fostered an ever-increasing network of vital business relationships to solidify the idea of Sisters as…
by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor Now in its 17th year, the Sisters Folk Festival has experienced tremendous growth since the humble beginnings as a chili feed and a bit of good music to becoming one of the premier celebrations of American folk music in the country. Thousands travel each year to the foot of…
Milwaukee-based Chris Porterfield heads up the six-person Americana group whose moody, atmospheric style has been called “countrypolitan.” Story by Jeff Spry Before the ‘90’s melodic rockers Counting Crows hits the stage at the Les Schwab Amphitheater next week for their outlaw roadshow, a blast of alt-folk fun will kick off the show via the rising…
Harkening back to nostalgic times and heartier portions, chefs at the lodge are cooking up mouthwatering family-style feasts. Story by Jeff Spry The fond dream of a down-home supper on the deck is a short drive out to Camp Sherman where the historic Lake Creek Lodge is serving up classic summer meals under the…
Treasures galore will be primed for the pickin’ this weekend for the second annual Sisters collectible show at Creekside Park July 21 – 22. Story by Jeff Spry The festival is also a special salute to our American veterans and the sacrifices they’ve made. Bad Boys BBQ will be cooking up some spicy…
Browsing fresh bread, berries and artisan cheeses beside a trickling waterfall in downtown Sisters? Yes, please! By Jeff Spry Easing into its new weekly home at Barclay Park, the expanded version of “Fresh on Fridays” Sisters Farmers Market has kicked off its 2012 season and there’s much more to like. The market features…
Cake and books are always a good combo, especially when it’s to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of Paulina Springs Books in Sisters. Story by Jeff Spry This Saturday from 3pm to 7pm join fellow bibliophiles for a book bash two decades in the making. There will be cake, punch, surprise door prizes and live Americana roots music…
Head out to Sisters on Saturday night for HarmonyHouse’s concert with guitarist and humorist Chuck Pyle – The Zen Cowboy. Story by Jeff Spry Pyle’s off-beat wit and catchy melodies are infused with politics, pop culture and a warm helping of good old-fashioned cowboy poetry. Grab a date or a fun friend and experience the…
After you get your geek on at The Avengers world premiere Friday, celebrate the art form they were born into at National Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 5 at Pegasus Books in downtown Bend. Story by Jeff Spry. Superhero fever is sweeping the country and comics are hot properties whether you’re a certified…
