(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Every great solution begins with a curious mind. Put on your detective hat and dive into “Know Problem” this November with Deschutes Public Library. Investigate the deepest mysteries of the universe and let your curiosity meaningfully contribute to science. Join a collective meditation and sharing circle to honor nature….
(Photos courtesy of SFF Presents) Join us this winter for a series of cozy, hands-on art classes at Sisters Art Works — open to curious beginners and seasoned makers alike! We’re offering four Saturday workshops for adults and teens who want to create, play, and connect. Spaces are limited, sign up today! Learn More We…
(Previous covers | Cascade A&E Magazine) Calling All Painters, Photographers, Sculptors & More! Cascade A&E Magazine is looking for artwork submissions for the covers for the December, 2025 print editions. If your artwork is selected for the cover, we will include an artist profile and additional images of your work inside. December cover submissions must…
(Katie Pruitt | Photo courtesy of SFF Presents) With preparations complete, volunteers and staff ready to roll, and an idyllic autumn forecast ahead, the 28th annual Sisters Folk Festival is all set for this weekend, September 26-28. Downtown Sisters will soon be transformed into a walkable hub of music and creativity, with more than 30…
(Maia Sharp | Photo courtesy of SFF Presents) After penning songs for Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood, Cher, and Art Garfunkel, Maia Sharp has carved a career defined by authenticity and fearless artistry. With her 10th solo album, Tomboy (out tomorrow!), Sharp leans fully into that truth, offering songs that radiate gratitude, playful self-discovery, and unfiltered…
The Sisters Arts Association’s 2025 Artist Studio Tour takes place Saturday and Sunday, September 20 and 21, in and around Sisters. This year, SAA is featuring 23 artists at 13 studios and hosting galleries. Participating artists are well-known local painters, potters, glass artists, photographers, mixed media artists and sculptors. Studios will be open from 10am-4pm…
(Nourishing the Mind (80×120) 2023 18k by Lim Khim Katy) Toriizaka Art is honored to present internationally acclaimed artist Lim Khim Katy, painting in the gallery from September 17-23. A Cambodian-Vietnamese painter with more than two decades of experience, Katy is celebrated for her figurative works that capture the resilience of everyday life as well…
((Left) Tranquility, (Right) Lakeside by Steve J. Giardini) There is a difference between “looking” and “seeing.” Bend photographer Steve J. Giardini uses his camera to see and create expressive photographic art that combines human skill with creative imagination. Steve’s early image making was objective, representational. “I looked at and documented the landscape. In my new…
(Fantastic Cat, SFF 2024. Photo by Jack Turpem) Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) is back for its 28th year, transforming downtown Sisters into a music lover’s paradise from Friday-Sunday, September 26-28. The long-running festival continues its tradition of presenting a diverse, multi-genre mix of artists in an intimate, community-focused setting. This year’s lineup is one of…
(Oh What A Day by Susan Luckey Higdon) Makin’ It Local is honored to feature regionally acclaimed Central Oregon artist Susan Luckey Higdon. The exhibition and print sale run from September 1 through September 30, 2025. An artist in attendance reception is scheduled for the Sisters Fourth Friday art walk on September 26 from 4-7pm….
