(Photo courtesy of SFF Presents) Beloved Scandinavian folk duo and SFF alums, Mikael Marin and Olov Johansson, are returning to Sisters in 2027! As Väsen, Mikael Marin and Olov Johansson have refined their sound and their stage presence to near perfection. With 37 years of touring between them, they seem to defy the laws of…
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Big Holiday Magic Comes from Shopping Small at Makin’ it Local
(Graphic courtesy of Makin’ It Local) One day of shopping small sounded a little too small. This holiday season, Makin’ it Local is expanding Shop Small Saturday into Shop Small Weekend, November 27-29, 2026, inviting shoppers to discover locally created gifts, enjoy holiday refreshments, and celebrate the independent businesses that make Downtown Sisters special. The…
Makin’ it Local Adds a Little Sparkle to the Holidays with Four Holiday Mimosa Sundays
(Graphic courtesy of Makin’ it Local) Four Holiday Mimosa Sundays Are Coming to Downtown Sisters! Who says Sundays can’t have a little sparkle? This holiday season, we’re shaking up the usual Sunday routine at Makin’ it Local. Well, technically, we’re pouring, not shaking. But you get the idea. Introducing Holiday Mimosa Sundays—four festive Sundays filled…
Maya De Vitry Shines in Caldera Sessions, Episode Two
(Image courtesy of Sisters Folk Festival) Catch the new season of Caldera Sessions, featuring reflections and performances from teaching-artists at the 2026 Americana Song Academy. Episode Two of the Caldera Sessions is now available, featuring singer-songwriter Maya de Vitry alongside special guest Eli West for an intimate performance of “Coin In Your Soul.” Known for…
Folk Duo Showman & Coole at The Belfry on November 15
((L-R) John Showman and Chris Coole | photo courtesy of SFF Presents) With more than 20 years of history between them, John Showman and Chris Coole have developed a deep, instinctive musical bond. Their sound lives in a unique space on the outskirts of old-time, bluegrass, and folk, weaving traditional fiddle tunes and classic songs…
What Don’t You Know About the Voice You Use Every Day?
(Graphic courtesy of Paulina Springs Books) We use our voices every day—to communicate, connect, teach, lead, express ourselves and be heard. Yet most of us have never been taught how the voice actually works or why it can sometimes feel strong and effortless, strained and unreliable, or difficult to access at all. Professional voice coach…
Fourth Friday Gets Canned for Feed Sisters
(Photos and graphic courtesy of Feed Sisters) On Friday, October 23, Makin’ it Local is putting a slightly irreverent twist on the traditional Fourth Friday Art Walk with Fourth Friday Canned Wine Night, benefiting the Feed Sisters 2026 Food Drive. From 4 to 6pm, community members are invited to bring grocery bags overflowing with quality,…
Paper Takes Shape at Sisters Gallery
((Left) Asian Reeds by Debra Fisher (Right) Watercolor by Linda Wolff) Wolff, who lives in Sisters, details landscapes and abstracts using paper and watercolors. Fisher, from Bend, casts facial masks from paper. “We are featuring these two artists together in an exhibit designed to highlight the many ways paper can be manipulated to create art,”…
The Boundary Pushers at The Sisters Folk Festival
The Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) has always been about discovery. We pride ourselves on booking a lineup that thrives at the intersection of the familiar and the unexpected for a musical adventure unlike any other. At SFF, you’ll find classic folk acts, singer-songwriters, an Irish trad band, and, without fail, a few artists you can’t…
Caldera Celebrates 30 Years by Opening Its 119-acre Sisters Campus for Fifth Annual Hearth Festival
Caldera is celebrating 30 years by opening its 119-acre arts and nature campus on Blue Lake to the public for the fifth annual Hearth Festival on Saturday, October 17. The free, all-ages festival invites Central Oregon families, neighbors, artists, and first-time visitors to experience the place, creativity, and community at the heart of Caldera. Founded…