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Wednesday, June 13, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 13 Sisters ramps up for Solstice season The longest day of the year falls on June 21, herald- ing the start of summer. As in the Shakespeare play A Midsummer Night’s Dream, it’s a time for celebrating with song, dance, bonfires, and evening intrigue. Folks will gather for a drum circle and labyrinth walk at Sisters Community Labyrinth, fol- lowed by a campfire and potluck in the woods. A new event called Solstice in the Pines will offer creativity and nature workshops throughout the weekend. Labyrinth walk and PHOTO PROVIDED drum circle Walking a labyrinth is an Cara Cadwallader of San Diego will lead a series of workshops called ancient practice that quiets “Embodied Storytelling Under the Stars.” the mind, slows the heart rate, promotes relaxation, and helps interdisciplinary arts. scare off some animals and people tap into their creative “In our bodies is where distract visiting humans. “It energy. For Summer Solstice, our pleasure, purpose, pas- still beats sitting on your rear celebrants will trade contem- sion, and power are located,” end in front of the TV,” says plative silence for drumming she explains. “That’s why I organizer Tiffany Lee Brown, and movement. Everyone is use the word embodiment.” “or clicking ‘Like’ on your welcome to join in and bring For three nights in a row, par- phone all weekend. their own drum or noisemaker ticipants will meet under the “It’s an informal gather- on June 21 at 5:30 p.m. No moon and stars, exploring the ing,” says Brown. “We’ll be signup is required. creativity of body movement meeting at private homes The Sisters Community in a natural setting. No previ- close to town, and in the for- Labyrinth is located in the ous dance or movement expe- est, depending on the weather. U.S. Forest Service East rience is necessary. The workshops will be small Portal, near the corner of The workshop “Solstice and intimate.” For this reason, Highway 242 (McKenzie Herbs & Meditation” will participants must email in Highway) and West Hood be led by local theatre art- advance to reserve their spots. Avenue across from XPress ist and herbology enthusiast Spaces are limited and regis- Printing. Native shrubs and Maesie Speer, also known for tration is required. local rocks form a seven- her work as Caldera’s Arts Solstice in the Pines is circuit design like those Center programs manager. family-responsive, with some found on the floors of medi- Other workshops through- childcare options and child- eval European churches and out the weekend include friendly classes (see related cathedrals. Nature Connection for adults article). The event takes place The labyrinth is disabled- and families, Tarot for the June 21-24. Admission is free; accessible and also features a Creative Soul, and writing donations to the organization sculptural three-dimensional workshops intended to give are appreciated. Details at “finger labyrinth,” so those writers, artists, and other cre- www.neworegon.org or email who are unable to physically atively minded folks a cre- neworegonarts@gmail.com. walk the labyrinth can trace ative reboot. Campfires, potlucks & the path with a finger. Sisters Some participants plan to poetry Cohort 3 of the Ford Institute camp together in Deschutes Following the labyrinth Leadership Program created National Forest within a walk on June 21, celebrants the site, which is now main- 10-minute drive of Sisters. will drive a short distance into tained by the group Friends of Prince acknowledged that in the forest and share a campfire the Labyrinth. such parts of the forest, visi- and potluck. Additionally, all Creative workshops tors are likely to encounter are invited to join in a Poetry Vi s i t i n g a r t i s t C a r a less wildlife. Highway and See SOLSTICE on page 20 Cadwallader of San Diego all-terrain vehicle noise can will lead a series of workshops called “Embodied Storytelling Under the Stars” for Solstice in the Pines. Cadwallader calls herself an embodiment artist, trained in dance and HAPPY HOUR MON-FRI 4-7pm KARAOKE NIGHTS! entertainment & EVENTS WED...JUNE 13 TUES...JUNE 19 Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Trivia Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign-up is at 6:15 p.m. Free, every Wednesday! For info call Eurosports at 541-549-2471. Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20. For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go online to sisterssaloon.net. Sisters City Hall Annual City BBQ with Live Music 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. All are invited to enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs & more, free! Meet City staff and enjoy the meal and entertainment, courtesy of the City of Sisters. For additional information call 541-549-6022. Sisters Saloon Trivia Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign-up is at 6:15 p.m. Free, every Tuesday! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. THURS...JUNE 14 The Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration Concert with Celtic Harpist Kim Robertson, Harpist Rebecca Hilary Smith, and Friends! 7 p.m. $15 at the door. For more information go to centraloregonharpist.com. Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night 9 p.m. to midnight. Every Thursday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. FRI...JUNE 15 Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Live Music & CD Release Party with Beth Wood 5 to 7 p.m. Free! For additional information call Eurosports at 541-549-2471. Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Night 9 p.m. Every Friday, no cover! For more information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. SAT...JUNE 16 Cork Cellars Live Music with NTT 7 to 9 p.m. No cover! For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Sisters Saloon Live Music with Thomas T & the Blue Chips 7 to 10 p.m. No cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Live Music & Swing Dance Lessons 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. With professional dance instructors Clint & Jenny. Come alone or bring a partner, free! For information call Eurosports at 541-549-2471. Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Night 9 p.m. Every Saturday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. SUN...JUNE 17 Sisters Saloon Open Mic Night 8 to 10 p.m. Free, every fi rst and third Sunday! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. MON...JUNE 18 Hardtails Bar & Grill Open Mic & Jam Night 7 p.m. Every Monday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go online to hardtailsoregon.com. Sisters Saloon Painting Party 6 to 8 p.m. $35, every Monday! For additional information call 541-904-5280 or go to sisterssaloon.net. FRIDAY • SATURDAY Daily Food Specials – Custom Burgers – Prime Rib Fridays 5pm! 175 N. Larch St. t. 541-549-6114 hardtailsoregon.com Facebook darcymacey Events listings are free to advertisers. Submit items by 5 p.m. Fridays to teresa@nuggetnews.com WED...JUNE 20 Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20. For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go online to sisterssaloon.net. Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Trivia Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign-up is at 6:15 p.m. Free, every Wednesday! For info call Eurosports at 541-549-2471. THURS...JUNE 21 Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night 9 p.m. to midnight. Every Thursday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. FRI...JUNE 22 Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Live Music with Bitter Creek Band 5 to 7 p.m. Free! For information call Eurosports at 541-549-2471. Hood Avenue Art Artists’ Reception for JoAnn Burgess and Elyse & Steven Douglas and Live Music with Bob Baker 4 to 7 p.m. See beautiful pastels and Oregon sunstone jewelry! For more info call 541-719-1800 or go to hoodavenueart.com. Downtown Sisters 4th Friday Art Stroll 4 to 7 p.m. Galleries and shops feature live entertainment and refreshments, every fourth Friday of the month! For info: sistersartsassociation.org. Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Night 9 p.m. Every Friday, no cover! For more information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. SAT...JUNE 23 Paulina Springs Books Author Readings with Milree Latimer, Gary Leiser, and Julie O’Neill 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy these three local authors, reading and signing their work. Latimer shares “Those We Left Behind;” Leiser reads from “Prostitution in the Eastern Mediterranean World;” and O’Neill presents “Living Without Walls, A Memoir.” For information call 541-549-0866. Cork Cellars Live Music with Doc Ryan & the Whychus Creek Band 7 to 9 p.m. No cover! For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. MON...JUNE 25 Hardtails Bar & Grill Open Mic & Jam Night 7 p.m. Every Monday, no cover! For information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Sisters Saloon Painting Party 6 to 8 p.m. $35, every Monday! For additional information call 541-904-5280 or go to sisterssaloon.net.
