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Wednesday, December 26, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 13 Interactive maps installation on display at Sisters Art Works By Jodi Schneider Correspondent Fascination with the ter- rain where we reside has been innate to human nature since prehistoric times. Some of the cave paintings and other illus- trations on bones and artifacts have turned out to be, accord- ing to the latest investiga- tions, maps of hunting areas, streams, routes, and even maps of the stars. Evidence of mapmaking suggests that the map evolved independently in many sepa- rate parts of world. Marshall Islanders made stick charts for navigation. Pre-Columbian maps in Mexico used foot- prints to represent roads. Early Eskimos carved ivory coastal maps and Incas built relief maps of stone and clay. Maps are a universal medium for communication — and are just plain interest- ing to look at. The entry gallery at Sisters Art Works in Sisters is now showcasing Map the World — Borders and Crossings, an interactive installation by Kit Stafford and Krayna Castelbaum. “I wanted to give people a place to share where they are from, how they feel about bor- ders and to think about map- ping a better world,” Stafford told The Nugget. Stafford is a lover of maps — a cartophile. “I have around 14 pull- down school maps that I was given during the time I taught dance residencies all over the state,” Stafford said. “When a map would be out of date the school would throw them out. I kept an eye out for them and gave them a place to live. I have 20 globes — one of the moon, and I have a globe from 1913.” Maps are intriguing, they give us new perspectives. People can chart their jour- neys and dream of places they want to explore. “‘Map the World — Borders and Crossings’ was an opportunity to collabo- rate with my friend Krayna Castelbaum,” said Stafford. “We brainstormed around the idea of transitions, how coun- tries disappear, and others appear. We agreed that maps open the imagination to possi- bilities and ways to talk back to the darkness that some- times seems to have a hold on the world.” Stafford took the reins as curator for the entry gallery at Sisters Art Works over two years ago and has a knack for designing spaces that truly highlights the artist’s voice. Stafford noted, “Kathy Deggendorfer recognized my passion for arts education and for connecting people through the arts. So she created a posi- tion for me to help serve through The Roundhouse Foundation by being con- sultant to Sisters Arts Association, assisting the arts teachers in our district to iden- tify needs not otherwise pro- vided for them and by curating shows at Sisters Art Works.” Castelbaum reflected on the exhibit: “Borders are often seen as solid and permanent, when they are actually permeable and ever-changing. It’s been a wonderful provocative pro- cess — to dive deeper into my own assumptions and creative responses on the map sub- ject. This gave me a chance to really explore, and I love that!” Some of the maps dis- played in the entry gallery are: The Landstat map from 1976 taken from space, a Japan map from 1984, a 1957 United States map, Peoples Map of Africa from1971, and a map of Europe from 1969. “I hope this show gets us thinking about the nature of borders and new possibilities that create unity,” added Castelbaum. “At the same time, I want people to have fun re-visioning, re-making and re-mapping the world.” Stafford invites viewers to Sisters Art Works at 204 W. Adams Ave. to make their marks and to think about what borders do — keep us out or keep us in. New Year’s Eve CRAB FEED Mon., Dec. 31 All-you-can-eat crab & pasta buffet! Begins at 5 p.m. Call for reservations... 541-549-3663 Entertainment & Events DEC PHOTO BY JODI SCHNEIDER Kit Stafford reflects on maps and borders in an art display at SAW. 26 WED Cork Cellars Tasty Thursday Hosted Wine Tasting DEC 5 to 7 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. 27 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. New Year’s Eve Bash 8th Annual • No Cover! – 8PM to 2AM – Drink Specials * Balloon Drop Midnight Champagne Toast! Monday • Dec. 31 LIVE MUSIC & DANCING WITH THE HWY 97 BAND 175 N. Larch St. Jan. 22 / Tues / 7 PM Hillstomp Portland junkbox blues duo brings memorable performances that tap into a magic that cannot be rehearsed. DEC 28 FRI 541-549-6114 5 4 1 - 5 4 9 -6 61 1 4 hardtailsoregon.com Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20. For information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Feb. 15 / Fri Dry Canyon Stampede 7-piece Country Western dance band performing classics to contemporary with a blend of rockin’ rhythms & moving ballads. Feb. 21-24 / Th-Sun Sisters One Acts Play Mar. 16 / Sat Mar. 23 / Sat Tommy Castro and the Painkillers The Brian Odell Band PUB OPENS 1 HOUR PRIOR TO SHOWS BelfryEvents.com 541-815-9122 DEC 29 SAT DEC 31 MON Chops Bistro Live Music with Tony Lompa 6 to 8 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-6015. 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 additional information go to sistersartsassociation.org. Hood Avenue Art More Small Wonders Artists’ Reception 4 to 7 p.m. With live entertainment and refreshments! For more info go to hoodavenueart.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. Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Night 9 p.m. Every Saturday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549- 6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Annual New Year’s Eve Bash 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Live Music with The HWY 97 Band! No cover! For information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Chops Bistro Live Music New Year’s Eve Celebration Reservation-only dinner 5 to 9 p.m. Mark Conklin and Band starting at 8 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-6015. Sisters Saloon New Year’s Eve Party for Everyone 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. No Cover! Bobby Lindstrom Band at 8:30 p.m. Family-friendly toast at 9 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse New Year’s Eve Party 9 p.m. to midnight at The Lodge Tower. DJ Jimbo and dancing. Advanced ticket purchase required. Visit TheSuttleLodge.com/happenings. 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