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Wednesday, July 25, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 13 entertainment & EVENTS WED...JULY 25 PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK Locals gathered for music and a sense of community last week at Village Green Park. THURS...JULY 26 Sisters gathers for Rhythm & Sodg By T. Lee Brown Correspondent Percussion instruments were laid out on bright cloths in a circle on the Village Green. A half moon rose over Jefferson Avenue as people lined up for a country hot dogs and pasta salad. Friends greeted each other and strang- ers made new acquaintances. Led by music therapist Jodi Winnwalker of Earthtones Northwest, people chanted, “Join our circle, join our cir- cle of community.” Unlike a typical music performance, the Rhythm & Song event held last Thursday encouraged everyday pic- nickers and concertgoers to join in. Anyone could pick up a drum or a rattle, and sing or chant with the experienced musicians who led the group. Said Jessica Vitelle, “I came out so my kids could experience music with com- munity, be out with people, and enjoy the summer.” Her son Chris Willard said he came “to have fun” and said he was excited to learn more about percussion. “One of my favorite instruments is drums,” Willard said. “I got one for my eighth birthday.” While Winnwalker led a chant about having wings, turkey vultures and a raven took to the sky overhead. The birds swooped in wind cur- rents as kids swirled across the lawn below, streaming rainbow ribbons. Numerous musicians and dancers shared their art. Harp, shamanic drum, voice, ukulele, hula, African gui- tar, and rhythm games were on offer. Cameron and Tree, new Sisters residents who lead “sound baths” of musi- cal healing, coaxed sensuous thrumming out of a hanging gong and large Tibetan sing- ing bowls. Kirk Olsen played African guitar. The event was presented by Citizens4Community with Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) and Melvin’s by Newport Avenue Market. All performers and organiz- ers donated their time as vol- unteers. Businesses supplied services and supplies at a dis- count or as in-kind donations. Winnwalker said later that Paulina Springs Books loaned 70 chairs at the last minute, and a local artist offered to load them up and bring them over. “That’s an example of how community works,” said Winnwalker, who has lived in Sisters Country for seven years. “I loved that.” Communities rarely sing in perfect harmony. C4C Board President Robyn Holdman spoke of how the Sisters community had been in “discord” two years ago, inspiring the organization’s founding. SPRD Board Chair Jeff Tryens used his time at the microphone to acknowl- edge the district’s recent tumult and invited audience members to ask questions. He then characterized SPRD as the “Sisters Department of Fun,” inspiring a new chant from Winnwalker and participants. The crowd returned to music and dancing. Joshua Reed and his son Miles Sisters Saloon Live Music with Melody Guy 7 to 10 p.m. No cover! 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 information call 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. stumbled across the event on their way to the playground. “It was very moving,” Reed said. “It’s well-needed here — both the music and the vibe.” He described Sisters residents as “very busy, put- ting on shows for visitors.” He appreciated that this event was for locals, saying, “We need more participation of community, of all walks and kinds.” The group’s next event is “Let’s Dance,” a free com- munity meal followed by line, Hawaiian, and circle dancing at Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District’s community hall on August 15. LIVE SATURDAY! 8pm•JULY 28 SYSTYR SKYNYRD THE WORLD’S ONLY ALL FEMALE SKYNYRD TRIBUTE BAND! $10 in advance at Hardtails or bendticket.com $15 at the door day of show 175 N. Larch St. 1 t.. 541-549-6114 5 5 96 4 hardtailsoregon.com Sisters Si sters t Sal Saloon loon Live Music with Rhonda Funk 8 to 11 p.m. No cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Cork Cellars Live Music with Cuppa Joe 7 to 9 p.m. No cover! For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Live Music on the Lawn with Sunbathe 7 to 9 p.m. Free, all ages welcome! For additional information go online to thesuttlelodge.com or call 541-638-7001. Galleries of Sisters Artists’ Studio Tour 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See artists in action! Maps of the tour are available at sistersarts.org, the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce & galleries on Hood Avenue. Hoodoo Run to the Top Hoodoo Challenge 8 a.m. Half-marathon or 5K walk/run fundraiser for Sisters Kiwanis. Register online at tinyurl.com/ hoodoochallenge2018. For info call Matt at 541-647-7586. Fir Street Park Live Music with Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper 6:30 p.m. Free bluegrass concert, presented by Sisters Folk Festival. Bring seating or a blanket, and a picnic if desired! For info: sistersfolkfestival.org. Cork Cellars Tasty Thursday Hosted Wine Tasting 5 to 7 p.m. for “Variety of Malbecs.” For information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night 9 p.m. to midnight. Every Thursday, no cover! For information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Creekside Park Sisters Arts & Crafts Festival and Antiques in the Park 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arts, crafts, antiques, food and live entertainment! Info: centraloregonshows.com. FRI...JULY 27 MON...JULY 30 Hood Avenue Art Artists’ Reception wtih Patricia Freeman-Martin and Jeff & Heather Thompson 4 to 7 p.m. with live music and refreshments! Info: 541-719- 1800 or hoodavenueart.com. Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Live Music with the Bobby Lindstrom Trio 5 to 7 p.m. No cover! For additional information call Eurosports at 541-549-2471. Paulina Springs Books & Sisters Gallery & Frame Shop Author Signing with Dennis McGregor 4 p.m. Dennis will circulate between the two venues to sign “You Stole My Name.” For additional information call 541-549-0866 or 541-549-9552. Downtown Sisters 4th Friday Art Stroll 4 to 7 p.m. Galleries & shops feature entertainment and treats! For info: sistersartsassociation.org. Fir Street Park Sisters Farmers Market 2 to 5:30 p.m. Fresh on Fridays, thru September! For additional information go to sistersfarmersmarket.com. 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. SUN...JULY 29 Sisters Saloon Painting Party 6 to 8 p.m. $35, every Monday! For additional information call 541-904-5280 or go to sisterssaloon.net. TUES...JULY 31 Sisters Saloon Trivia Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign-up is at 6:15 p.m. Free, every Tuesday! For information call 541-549- 7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. WED...AUG. 1 Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20. For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go online to sisterssaloon.net. THURS...AUG. 2 Fir Street Park Live Music with Lost Bayou Ramblers 6:30 p.m. Free! Presented by Sisters Folk Festival. Bring seating or a blanket, and a picnic if desired! For info go online to sistersfolkfestival.org. SAT...JULY 28 Paulina Springs Books Creekside Park Sisters Author Reading with Thor Arts & Crafts Festival and Antiques in the Park 10 a.m. Hanson 6:30 p.m. Hanson will present “Buzz: The Nature to 5 p.m. Arts, crafts, antiques, and Necessity of Bees.” For food and live entertainment! Info: centraloregonshows.com. information call 541-549-0866 or go to paulinasprings.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Live Cork Cellars Tasty Music with Systyr Skynyrd Thursday Hosted Wine 8 p.m. Don’t miss the world’s only all-female Skynyrd tribute Tasting 5 to 7 p.m. for Vital “Fundraising” Winery. Call band! $10 in advance at Hardtails or bendticket.com or 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. $15 day of show at the door. For info: 541-549-6114 or go to Sisters Saloon Karaoke hardtailsoregon.com. Night 9 p.m. to midnight. Every Thursday, no cover! Call 67480 Cloverdale Road Hoedown with Dry Canyon 541-549-7427 or go online to sisterssaloon.net. Stampede 5 to 9 p.m. $20 (12 and younger free). Live Event listings are free and silent auctions, food for to advertisers. Submit purchase & more. Sisters Rotary items by 5 p.m. Fridays to fundraiser for numerous Sisters teresa@nuggetnews.com nonprofi ts. sistersrotary.org.
