Do you relish robots, comic-books and zombies? Join Pegasus Books on Saturday, March 26 from 2-4pm as they welcome Daniel H. Wilson, Ph.D roboticist, Hollywood screenwriter, DC comic-book writer and New York Times best-selling author of the sci-fi novel Robopocalypse and its sequel, Robogenesis, currently being adapted for film by Steven Spielberg’s Dreamworks. The Portland…
by JEFF SPRY A&E Feature Writer A bonafide chip off the ‘ol creative block, photographer Ryder Redfield treads in similar visual arts arenas as his father, well-known local artist Randy Redfield, a fixture on the Central Oregon visual arts scene for over four decades. “Dad’s been a huge inspiration to my life and work,” Ryder…
by JEFF SPRY A&E Feature Writer Rio restaurant in downtown Redmond is reinvigorating itself as a breakfast and lunch destination with all-new menu items carrying a traditional Mexican flair. Situated on a bright sunny corner on Highland Ave, Rio is an unpretentious, neighborhood eatery serving up authentic South of the Border fare with style. This…
Multi-talented western artist Dyrk Godby has corralled some of his most exclusive artworks into a new signature gallery in downtown Sisters, featuring a distinctive collection of original oil paintings, prints, pencils and leather pieces celebrating the American West. “I wanted to make this a high-class showcase for some of my larger pieces and never-before-seen artworks…
by JEFF SPRY A&E Feature Writer Cascade Street Distillery, a tasting room and bottle shop in downtown Sisters, has joined the ranks of regional creators of fine vodka, gin and bourbon, all prepared in small batches. Owners Nick Beasley and his sister Katie started the company in 2014 deciding to open a retail outlet to…
Sporting a fresh slate grey and black paint scheme and tasteful interior makeover, the award-winning gourmet restaurant Jen’s Garden has completed its transformation to The Cottonwood Café and is now open in downtown Sisters. by Jeff Spry After a brilliant ten-year run, Jen’s Garden officially closed at the end of February to be reborn as…
Sporting a fresh slate grey and black paint scheme and tasteful interior makeover, the award-winning gourmet restaurant Jen’s Garden has completed its transformation to The Cottonwood Café and is now open in downtown Sisters. After a brilliant ten-year run, Jen’s Garden officially closed at the end of February to be reborn as The Cottonwood Café,…
Pizza has been often described as the most efficient cheese delivery system ever devised by man and Pisano’s Woodfired Pizza owner Ed Barbeau is a true master of the medium. by Jeff Spry Barbeau relocated his award-winning pizzeria to Tumalo from NW Crossing in Bend last year and has enjoyed brisk business with the local…
Sisters sculptor Gary Cooley has survived his trek to this year’s Safari Club International Show in Las Vegas with intriguing tales from the convention floor. Cooley and his wife, Karen, traveled to Nevada with a selection of African sculptures in early February to participate in the travel, hunting, and leisure organization’s annual convention at the…
Sisters sculptor Gary Cooley has survived his trek to this year’s Safari Club International Show in Las Vegas, with intriguing tales from the convention floor. Cooley and his wife, Karen, traveled to Nevada with a selection of African sculptures in early February to participate in the travel, hunting and leisure organization’s annual convention at the…
