(Fall Monarchs by Don Zylius) One of the greatest compliments an artist can receive is a commendation from a knowledgeable person who has no idea they are being overheard. Although Don Zylius has received many accolades and honors over the years, one of the most recent informal “honors” came from a Christies Art Auction house…
(Loudon Wainwright III) With a career spanning over five decades, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III is celebrated for his razor-sharp wit, heartfelt storytelling, and genre-defying songwriting. From his 1972 Top 20 hit Dead Skunk to recent acclaimed albums like Lifetime Achievement and Loudon Live in London, his songs have been recorded by legends including Johnny…
(Shatterline by Henriette Heiny) Toriizaka Art is currently featuring works by Henriette Heiny and Don MacLane. Henriette Heiny (Central Oregon) brings a richly layered background to her art, shaped by an illustrative academic career and a doctorate in Art History. After many years in higher education, she has spent the past decade immersed in painting….
(East Nash Grass | Photo courtesy of SFF Presents) Mark your calendar for Friday, August 8! We’re back with another FREE community concert at Sisters Art Works, and you’re invited! East Nash Grass, fresh off their win as 2024 IBMA New Artist of the Year, brings jaw-dropping talent, serious bluegrass chops and a style all…
(Artwork by (left two) Jennifer O’Reilly and (right two) Cheryl Chapman) Makin’ It Local is honored to feature regionally acclaimed Central Oregon artist Cheryl Chapman of Silly Dog Art Glass and Central Oregon painter, Jennifer O’Reilly. The Summer Splash, an exhibition and sale, runs from August 1 to August 31, 2025. An Artists in Attendance…
It’s here! The full 2025 Sisters Folk Festival schedule just dropped. We’ve added six amazing new artists to the lineup, bringing us to 33 total acts performing on September 26–28 across seven venues in beautiful Sisters. Even better? Single-day tickets are now on sale! Plan your perfect festival day (or three) and grab your tickets…
(Photo courtesy of HSCO) With temperatures soaring into the 90s and beyond, The Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) would like to offer tips to keep your pet safe in the high desert heat. The best spot for your pet is inside a safe, cool house. Dogs and cats cannot cool their body temperatures as…
(Photo courtesy of The Stitchin’ Post) Jean Wells, the founder and owner of Sisters’ Stitchin’ Post, has loved to sew ever since she was a little girl. So much so that she went to OSU to become a home economics teacher, giving her the experience and skills needed to open her business in 1975. “I…
(Silly Dog Art Glass 6c9 tray by Cheryl Chapman) Makin’ It Local is honored to feature three artist receptions and a handful of artful events during the upcoming Sisters Oregon Quilters Affair week. Quilters Affair is the educational arm of the Stitchin’ Post and is held annually the week before the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show….
Summer with the Library: Create, Read, Explore! Get ready for a summer full of stories, creativity, and connection. Summer with the Library is here, and there’s something for everyone. Just for signing up, you’ll be entered to win amazing grand prizes like Tonies, LEGO BricQ Motion kits, and e-Readers. Complete a reading and activity log…
