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Wednesday, October 3, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 13 Summoning the ‘fiddle horde’ By Jim Cornecius Editor in Chief Melissa Stolasz loves the fiddle. She took the instrument up as an adult and has become a kind of Johnny Appleseed of fiddle-playing since, launch- ing programs to teach fiddle to young people and older folks alike. Now she’s get- ting set to launch a fiddle class through Sisters Park & Recreation District — and she’s looking for fiddles to help the class get its start. Anyone who has an unused fiddle that they are willing to lend or donate to help a student get started is welcome to drop Stolasz a line at stolasz@mac.com. “We need to call the Sisters fiddles out of hiding,” she said. “They’re not fulfill- ing their fiddle destiny.” That “fiddle destiny” may well be to get a new musician started on a lifelong pursuit. It’s not as difficult as it may seem — especially in a group setting, Stolaz asserts. “You can start eeking out a fiddle tune in a couple of months (as a beginner),” she said. “It’s a blast to learn in a group setting.” Stolasz cites no less an authority than legendary Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser in noting that a group of beginners sounds bet- ter than the individuals do practicing in their room by themselves. That, Fraser has said, is because only the good notes go out and the bad notes fall at your feet. The first beginner class is Film celebrates Wild & Scenic Rivers In early October, the Deschutes National Forest and Discover Your Forest are hosting a film screening to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The movie, “Upriver,” is a watershed film that explores one of the nation’s most active river conservation move- ments just over the Cascade crest on the Willamette River. The event will be held at The Belfry in Sisters on Friday, October 5, starting at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.). Tickets are $5 and are available for purchase at the door. Before the film, Sisters District Ranger Ian Reid and Sisters Trail Alliance volun- teer Gary Guttormsen will discuss restoration efforts on two local Wild and Scenic riv- ers, the Metolius River and Whychus Creek, near Sisters. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. This act signed by Congress in 1968 preserves designated rivers that have outstanding natural, cultural and recreation values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations. The Act protects 12,724 miles of 208 rivers, which is less than one quarter of one percent of streams or rivers in the United States. For more information about events celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act visit https://centraloregon wildandscenic.org/. set to start on November 29, for fifth graders on up in age. It’s a 10-week program and adults are welcome, too. The plan is to develop an ongoing program. “That would be the ideal,” Stolasz said. “To always have a beginner class feeding into a … fiddle horde.” Fiddle music is part of the musical tradition of many peoples and nations, and part of Stolasz’s mission is to use music as a kind of travel adventure. “There’s so many parts of the world you can visit and go to,” she said. For more informa- tion, contact SPRD at 541-549-20191 or visit www.sistersrecreation.com. HAPPY HOUR MON-FRI 4-7pm KARAOKE NIGHTS! FRIDAY • SATURDAY Daily Food Specials – Custom Burgers – Prime Rib Fridays 5pm! 175 N. Larch St. t. Mecissa Stocasz coves the fiddce. Entertainment & Events OCT 3 WED OCT 5 FRI 541-549-6114 Facebook darcymacey OCT 6 SAT Poor Man’s Whiskey Bluegrass, old-time, and Southern rock. Sugaray Rayford Old-school vocal blues style, echoes of Muddy Waters, Otis Redding, and Teddy Pendergrass. Oct, 26 / Fri / 8 PM Halloween Costume Party With David Jacob Strain and the Crunk Mtn. Boys PUB OPENS 1 HR PRIOR TO SHOWS BelfryEvents.com 541-815-9122 Paulina Springs Books Author Reading with Bob Welch 6:30 p.m. Welch will share from his book, “The Wizard of Foz,” the incredible story of Dick Fosbury, Olympic gold medal winner and inventor of the Fosbury Flop. For more information call 541-549-0866 or go to paulinasprings.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Live Music with Uncle Woody 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Blues and classic rock. No cover! For more information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Live Music with Uncle Woody 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Blues and classic rock. No cover! For more information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Cork Cellars Live Music with Brian Odell and Fiddler Bob Baker 7 to 9 p.m. No cover! For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Tower Theatre (Bend) Live Music with Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root & Dirk Miller 7:30 p.m. Use discount code “Nugget.” For more information call 541-317-0700 or go to towertheatre.org. OCT 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. OCT 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. 8 MON 9 TUES OCT Oct. 18 / Th / 8 PM Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20. For information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Premier Mortgage Grand Opening Celebration at 473 W. Hood Ave. 4 to 7 p.m. Live music, complimentary dinner, OCT beer by Worthy Brewing, raffl e prizes and more! 4 541-749-0610 or email erica.womack@pmrloans.com. THUR Cork Cellars Tasty Thursday Hosted Wine Tasting 5 to 7 p.m. For additional 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 additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. hardtailsoregon.com Oct. 12 / Fri / 8 PM PHOTO PROVIDED 10 WED Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20. For information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Cork Cellars Tasty Thursday Hosted Wine Tasting 5 to 7 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. 11 THUR 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. OCT OCT 12 FRI Paulina Springs Books Author Reading with John Larison 6:30 p.m. Larison will read from his novel “Whisky When We’re Dry,” a tale of the wild and untamed Western U.S. in the late nineteenth century. For more information call 541-549-0866 or go to paulinasprings.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Night 9 p.m. Every Friday, no cover! For more information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Events Calendar listings are free to advertisers. Submit items by 5 p.m. Fridays to lisa@nuggetnews.com ?