Culture is everywhere in Central Oregon. From the amazing music embraced by large audiences at the Les Schwab Amphitheater, the Festival of Cultures in Centennial Park in Redmond, Munch & Music, Music on the Green, Country Music Gathering in Prineville to the small more intimate venues at Old Stone, High Desert Chamber Music, Fat Tuesdays…
“The mainstream film industry prides itself on telling the truth about the human condition. But when it comes to sex—the most fundamental human condition—they pull down their petticoat and scamper away like a shamed Victorian debutante. It’s disappointing that the largest demographic on Earth is professionally overlooked by movie studios and awards ceremonies. ~ Penthouse…
Central Oregon at-risk youth with limited opportunities have greatly benefited from Caldera’s long-time mission to be a catalyst for the transformation of underserved youth. Founded in 1996 by Dan Wieden (co-founder of the Portland, Oregon-based international advertising agency, Wieden+Kennedy) and his family, the innovative, year-round art and environmental camp continues to nurture creativity and by…
We need people who think with the creative side of their brains—people who have played in a band, who have painted…it enhances symbiotic thinking capabilities, not always thinking in the same paradigm, learning how to kick-start a new idea, or how to get a job done better, less expensively.” –Annette Byrd, GlaxoSmithKline Recently Dawn…
Local fiber and paint artists (and twins) Lori and Lisa Lubbesmeyer turned 48 in March and celebrated their professional collaboration of 18 years. In a delightful email they said, “We’re used to sharing milestones, so much so that they don’t hold a lot of significance to us. ‘Hey, it’s my birthday! Big deal, it’s mine…
“Over the past few years, our programs have doubled in size. We reach thousands locally and globally through our programming, events, travel, and grants. We believe this work is more important than ever, and we believe this year’s Muse Conference is more necessary than ever. We will be featuring more male voices on the stage…
I love stories about people who have devoted their life to a creative passion waiting years for recognition and approval. It took Carmen Herrera, a Cuban-Americanabstract, minimalistpainter, 89 years to sell her first painting. Herrera, who turned 100 in May 2016, was born inHavana and has lived in New York City since the mid-1950s. All…
I love stories about people who have devoted their life to a creative passion waiting years for recognition and approval. It took Carmen Herrera, a Cuban-American abstract, minimalist painter, 89 years to sell her first painting. Herrera, who turned 100 in May 2016, was born in Havana and has lived in New York City since…
I’ve never made a New Year’s resolution…if something needs changing, improving, accomplished…my approach is to jump right on it. This works well if you really know what the challenge is, but not so well if the new path isn’t clear. Ready, fire, aim might get you into trouble unless you’re willing to accept the risk…
The election has a lot of people (actually the majority of Americans) concerned about the future, particularly the way we treat each other and how we view diversity and manage our differences. My youngest son, Jesse (a smart, flourishing business leader in LA), has a young daughter and son and his comments just break my…
