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Bring on Spring!

MARCH 2017

fter this extraordinary winter, I find myself dreaming of spring, and even the arrival of warm summer days. While I do love the way our landscape remained a winter wonderland for so long, like most Bendites, I reached a point where I was so ready for it to be over. Due to the heavy snow, we had to accept the fact that we couldn’t come and go at our leisure. We had to reschedule our days—often. Most families began their morning waiting to hear about school closures. Businesses were severely impacted. Residents grew accustomed to seeing people shoveling off roofs or a car completely buried in snow. For about a month, we were out of our routines and uncomfortable with that feeling. With the New Year, we wanted to move forward but, quite literally, were stuck in our driveways. Now that spring is near, it’s refreshing to get out and explore Central Oregon. We at Bend Lifestyle dedicate this issue to the arts—giving you a closer look at three inspiring artists, the local music scene and live entertainment around town this month. I hope you are able to get out and enjoy all that Bend’s art scene has to offer, as we are very fortunate to have such talent in our midst.

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Lifestyle Calendar

Parting Thoughts

16 Freedom from Conformity

How one woman uses her passion for art to help children.

18 High Desert Artistry

Three inspiring artists carve out their niche in Bend.

24 The Sound of Music

Catch a band in an unlikely venue.

28 Remodel for a Healthier Home

A local wood renewal business focuses on home and

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BEND JOY PROJECT INSPIRES THE COMMUNITY Have you noticed the Bend JOY Project’s bright orange graphics popping up all over Bend? This community kindness initiative is a challenge, a conversation, an opportunity, an experiment and a mission to bring joy in small, meaningful ways to keep our community happy, strong and beautiful. The idea is simple; to share and inspire joy in the community. Can kindness, generosity and happiness be fostered with small reminders and deeds of good? This is an invitation to join in recognizing and sharing JOY. Kind words, generous actions, small deeds . . . they all count. Just share the moments that make you happiest and see how contagious kindness can be. #BendJoyProject Go to BendJoyProject.com to learn more, share your thoughts, receive materials or get involved.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL OREGON, WINTERFEST 2017 BENEFICIARY Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO), a program of J Bar J Youth Services, was chosen as the 2017 beneficiary for Oregon WinterFest, held 12

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DESCHUTES COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PERSONNEL RECEIVE AWARDS The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office has announced three of their personnel were awarded a Lifesaving Award, Search and Rescue Council "Volunteer of the Year" and Civil Command Council "Deputy of the Year" from the Oregon State Sheriffs' Association annual awards ceremony held at Riverhouse on the Deschutes in January. Deputy Caitlin Doshier picked up her Lifesaving Award for rescuing a friend who became paralyzed while waterskiing at Lake Shasta in August. Through retrieving her friend and administering CPR, Doshier acted selflessly and valiantly in saving her life. Matt Trager won the Search and Rescue Council

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ONBOARD DYNAMICS RECEIVES ADDITIONAL FUNDING Bend-based alternative energy company Onboard Dynamics (OBDI) has partnered with Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) to accelerate the production of their technology. SoCalGas will fund the demonstration and testing of a new mobile natural gas compressor that can be used to re-fuel compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles no matter where they are. The mobile natural gas compressor is made in the U.S. and reduces the need for CNG cars and trucks to travel to public CNG stations and instead brings clean-burning natural gas refueling to the vehicles. “This mobile technology provides a cost-effective and convenient refueling solution for smaller CNG operators,” said Lisa Alexander, vice president of customer solutions and communications for SoCalGas. “This, in turn, may lead to an accelerated adoption of CNG, which would contribute to improved air quality and a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, compared to petroleum-based fuels." Onboard Dynamics, Inc. seeks to lower fuel costs and carbon emissions by removing barriers to driving natural gas-powered vehicles. Southern California Gas Co. has been delivering clean, safe and reliable natural gas to its customers for more than 145 years. SoCalGas.com OnboardDynamics.com

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conformity VOLUNTEER OFFERS ART SESSIONS TO JUVENILES IN DETENTION ARTICLE DONNA BURKLO | PHOTOGRAPHY GARY CALICOTT

etired fourth grade teacher Judi Van

“Few people have looked at them with

Houweling always incorporated the

new eyes,” says Van Houweling. “No matter

arts into her lesson plans. For 26 years,

how tough they are, when you take some-

her classroom at Tumalo Community

thing they’ve made and that they like and

School was one where acting, painting, drawing

hang it on the wall (it means something)—

and crafting were central to learning.

they’ll even bring the guards over for some

One day, Debra Mae Fisher—an art-

It is unlikely that their previous art work in

Van Houweling to bring her love of the arts

school was ever put on display in a positive light.

and teaching into her plans after retirement.

“Some of the kids don’t like to talk about

Fisher shared with her the fulfilling experi-

stuff,” says Amber Knudsen, MSW, a Mental

ence of working with at-risk kids, thus spark-

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ing a 10-year journey of volunteer work with

Juvenile Department. “Art can serve as an

at-risk and incarcerated youth at Cascade

alternative way to express themselves so

Youth and Family Center, Court School and

they feel safe. Judi takes time to listen, to

Juvenile Detention.

teach—most don’t have that in their lives.”

I’m inspired by them & I do believe that every one of these kids has something to offer. ” - Judi Van Houweling Van Houweling makes no attempt to know how her students ended up in the facility as she

ful towards coping with problems and focusing on art instead,” says one of Van Houweling’s students. At home, Van Houweling’s original artwork is juxtaposed with her students’ pieces. She explains the common thread as, “an assemblage of things that have been discarded and are now repurposed.” Van Houweling wraps it all together by

per month. There is no place or time for sequen-

explaining, “the very thing that got them into

tial art classes or long projects, so each session

the situation they’re in—an inability to follow the

stands alone. Although, she does make a point

rules—is the very thing that makes them great

to change up the medium often, in case she

artists. I’m inspired by them and I do believe that

does have a repeat student. Yet, with so many

every one of these kids has something to offer.”

dent more than once or twice becomes a rarity.

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“I think that your teaching is very help-

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ARTICLE JULIE FURNAS PHOTOGRAPHY BARBARA DUDLEY

HIGH DESERT ARTISTRY Three Central Oregon Artists Put Their Stamp on the Community

s Central Oregon has grown, so has the number of talented artists, naturally drawn to the high desert for its

enriching environment and intimacy—the perfect backdrop to create. Whether it’s public art, jewelry, furniture or architecture, our corner of the world has a plethora of passionate craftsmen whose creativity seems to never end. Three local artisans—Jim Rozewski, Erik Hoogen, and Greg Steen—highlight this artistic movement by inspiring us with their unique mediums.

Rozewski’s The Homeless Series

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and

mixed-use spaces. Besides the concrete and steel of buildings, Rozewski’s other mediums include graphite art on illustration board and color pencil and ink on vellum. In 1984, he produced the marketing poster for the City of Bend depicting a futuristic Bend in 2001. It was a companion poster that coincided with Bend’s first Cycling Classic. Currently Rozewski’s art is consignment-based and can only be found in private residences in Oregon and around the country. Rozewski plans to continue several more residential and commercial design projects and to complete a selection of portraits entitled, the Homeless Series. RCODesigners.com 18

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Mural inside The Capitol, downtown Bend

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After two years in the woods, and three on the ranch in Crooked River, I finally made Bend my home. - Erik Hoogen

ERIK HOOGEN Nine years ago, a truck carrying snowboards, dirt bikes, a two-year-old boxer, and Erik Hoogen arrived in Sunriver. Hoogen had left Seattle in search of a small town community and a place for adventure.

Erik Hoogen at Layor Art + Supply in downtown Bend

At just nine years old, Hoogen spray-canned his way into the graffiti art world. Hip-hop music and life in the big city were his first major inspirations. After graduating from high school, Hoogen spent the next thirteen years doing graphic design for K2 Corporation, a Seattle-based sports company that sells skis, snowboards, snowshoes and other winter apparel. While Hoogen’s art can be seen on snowboards and surfboards around the world, his true passion is creating wall murals. He paints everyday to keep himself motivated. He currently has an underground mural at downtown Bend’s The Capitol and will be painting another at the new Skjeraas Ski Shop Westside Bend location. You can catch Hoogen painting live around Bend at local breweries, concerts and on First Friday Art Walks in downtown Bend. His favorite painting, “Bend Oregon Feeling,” was painted live on location at the Eagle Preserve in Smith Rock State Park. Hoogen loves creating art in what has become a very supportive community over the years and plans to continue all his mediums in a place that he’s very happy to call home.

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GREG STEEN Born in the African nation of Zambia and traveling most of his childhood and adult life, woodworker Greg Steen fell in love with everything Central Oregon had to offer and permanently relocated. After several years—and a medical scare while serving as a helicopter pilot, Steen came back to his first love of furniture design and decided to pursue it full time. Steen’s inspiration began with a woodworking teacher who helped Steen bring his ideas to fruition. Design and construction—and its many detailed steps—is done in Steen’s personal workshop, while his home serves as the showroom. From writing desks to coffee tables to wine racks, Steen does it all.

The thing I love most about the process is looking for the right piece of wood and turning it into a oneof-a-kind piece of art. - Greg Steen

The process begins with a search for a unique wood slab. When Steen finds something he likes, he spends time studying it until coming up with the perfect project to fit the feel and look of that particular medium. Steen looks forward every year to creating one-of-a-kind pieces from exotic hardwoods and showcasing them at as many art shows as possible. His dedication to art was rewarded by taking first place for his twelve-foot dovetail dining room table at the 2016 High Desert Design Competition in Bend. ExoticHardwoodFurniture.com 22

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ngs Let There Be So ARTICLE GREGG MORRIS PHOTOGRAPHY GARY CALICOTT

to Fill the Air

ince the birth of our nation, music has helped to define—and bring color to— the cities and towns that make up our country. Fife and drum corps in Boston

provided the soundtrack to the American Revolution while San Francisco hippie bands illuminated the 1960’s cultural revolution. Take a walk through Nashville’s Music Row and hear up-and-coming country artists or head to Austin’s Sixth Street to listen to Texas troubadours. While Central Oregon may not match the size or population of a major city, we do share the same love for music. We fill venues from Bend’s Tower Theater to Sisters' Belfry to Redmond’s Deschutes County Expo Center. We flock to the 4 Peaks Music Festival, Sisters Folk Festival and the Bend Roots Revival. But, more importantly, we expect music at all events, from fundraisers to art shows. While the larger venues may bring the masses to hear touring artists pass through the high desert, it is the smaller—unique—spots that oftentimes create the more memorable experiences. Hearing the screaming guitars of a bar band may add to a fun Saturday night, but listening to singer/songwriter pour his heart out in a friend’s living room stays with you for years to come.

THE HOUSE CONCERT In June, 2011, JoAn Mann decided to double down on her love for music and host friends at her Northwest Bend home for performances. She soon found out that her amphitheater-style backyard made for a beautiful venue for 100 or so interested people and House Concerts in the Glen was born. “I love music, particularly Folk and Americana,” says Mann. “I like helping the singer/songwriters get started. The people have been great, both the attendees and the performers. It’s a great community.” The guests support the musicians with a contribution— usually $15 to $20—at the door. All proceeds go to the artists or a chosen charity. Weather permitting, summer shows are in her garden, and winter shows are set up in her living room. The cozy atmosphere becomes a family setting as a pre-performance social hour sees a potluck feast as friends and neighbors exchange greetings and favorite memories of past shows. Whether it’s an emerging A singer/songwriter wows the crowd

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artist or well-known musicians, a good time is had by all.

THE BOOKSTORE A bookstore may not be the first place you would think of for music—thanks to shushing librarians whispering that reading and music don’t mix. But, Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe has been hosting music since 2008. Walk by the windows of their Minnesota Avenue location on a First Friday Art Walk evening and see up to 80 people gathered around a string band. “We have a history and reputation that if we have music, our customers are going to enjoy it,” explains Tom Beans, Dudley’s owner. “But, it’s more than just about the music, it’s about seeing old friends as well.” In addition to their First Friday performances, Dudley’s also hosts an old time jam on the first Sunday and a celtic jam on the third Friday of each month.

“But, it’s more than just about the music , about see it’s ing old friends as well.” Tom Beans

Coyote Willow at Dudley's Bookshop Cafe

THE TASTING ROOM A couple of musicians sit on a river rock fireplace. There’s no need to electrify the acoustic instruments as the cozy room amplifies the sound. Interested patrons sit on a leather couch, while others stand and socialize in the corner. Some people—looking to fill their growlers with kombucha—stay for a song or two and then move on. The tasting room at Humm Kombucha—located in Bend’s Maker District—hosts acoustic music and artwork on the third Thursday of each month. The surprisingly good acoustics and chill atmosphere make for a welcoming environment for both musicians and listeners.

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The home is where the heart is. Anyone who has suffered through the multitude of decisions in a home remodel knows this to be true. The mere act of remodeling—or refurbishing—one’s kitchen cabinets and floors quickly becomes a labor of love. N-Hance, a residential and commercial wood floor and cabinet renewal franchise with a branch in Central Oregon, aims to alleviate some decision-making woes when it comes to remodeling. With a focus on decreasing health hazards and environmental concerns, N-Hance of Central Oregon owner Al Crosland emphasizes “no stress, no mess” with N-Hance’s residential and commercial wood renewal products and services.

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THE PROCESS

Crosland puts thousands of miles on his mountain bike every year. Yet, he faced the possibility of life in a wheelchair just a few years ago. A diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis—an autoimmune disease—rendered many of his joints inflamed and heavily damaged. Walking had become difficult and peddling on a bike nearly impossible. After a year of trying different pharmaceutical drugs to combat the disease—many causing side effects and costing thousands of dollars—Crosland turned to nutrition to try and improve his standard of living. Crosland eats a primarily vegan-based diet after tireless research led him to limiting foods that are associated with inflaming the body. Today, Crosland is off all medications and he considers his health to be “better than ever.” Crosland’s personal connection to reducing potential toxins in his home and body reflects in N-Hance’s day-to-day operations. His successes with clean living—both in his business practices at N-Hance and with his personal health—indicate he’s doing positive things for both his body and for homes throughout Central Oregon.

As a renewal company, N-Hance focuses on re-working existing cabinets and floors— as well as any wood product in the home. For home owners seeking to spruce up their house with as little environmental footprint as possible—and the least amount of toxic output—N-Hance has people breathing a sigh of relief, instead of the dust from sanding or harmful chemicals from traditional resurfacing methods. Meanwhile, refurbishing existing floors, instead of installing new wood, is a conservation aspect that has Crosland excited. The N-Hance renewal process cleans the surface of any home wood product with minimal to no sanding—translating into a reduced risk of tiny particles of sand becoming lodged in one’s lungs. The low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC), water-based, polyurethane finish that is cured with an ultraviolet (U.V.) technology called “Lightspeed Plus™,” reduces bacteria such as E. Coli and Staph by up to 99%. “N-Hance renewed wood products maintain the anti-microbial finish for the duration of their lifetime,” explains Crosland.

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March MARCH 2 - 5

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Enjoy the splendor of the high Cascades

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while testing your limits at the 2017 Cascade

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Crest Nordic Ski Marathon. This year’s event

tensive resources on fishing and boating,

promises something for everybody; a 50km

shooting sports, hunting, camping and

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MARCH 11

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MARCH 3 OLD MILL DISTRICT

ARTISTS GALLERY

The Downtown Business Association invites

MARCH 4

everyone to head downtown or to the Old

GRIN AND BEAR IT RUN

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Mill District as businesses stay open late

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ists, many of whom will be on hand to discuss

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The 7th Annual Mt. Bachelor Rotary Club St.

Riders and skiers from all over the West

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PORTLAND BLUE REVIEW RIVERHOUSE ON THE DESCHUTES Three amazing voices are featured–the smooth, soulful voice of Oregon’s King of Soul, Andy Stokes, the church-inspired “get down on your

MARCH 31

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MARCH 23

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SISTERS FOLK FESTIVAL 2017 WINTER

BEND CHURCH

CONCERT SERIES

This classical guitar and violin duo was

SISTERS HIGH SCHOOL

founded in 2012 by a shared interest in Span-

MCMENAMINS ST. PATRICK'S DAY

The final show in the series will feature the

ish, Argentine, and Latin American classical

CELEBRATION

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Celebrate Saint Patrick's day with local band

Cousins and Nashville-based Caitlin Canty.

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Parting Thoughts

ARTICLE GREGG MORRIS | PHOTOGRAPHY GARY CALICOTT

y wife and I moved to Bend in 2001. Our goal was to start a family in a small town, away from the problems—crime, home prices, traffic—of big-city living. We smiled at the amount of new families who flocked to Drake Park for

events, enjoyed out first home on half an acre, and marveled at the fact we could get anywhere in town in under 20 minutes. Our only concern centered around the lack of cultural diversity—aka art and music events—in our new hometown. As Bend—and our daughter—grew, we appreciated the influx of art, music, and cinema offerings. New galleries began to open and First Friday Art Walk became a once-a-month community event. Murals would pop up at random spots in town and roundabouts received sculptures. Well-known bands began to book shows in Central Oregon—not just as a stopover before Portland— and hotels transformed into jazz clubs. We even had our choice of plays or independent art films to attend on the weekends. These days, population control and smart growth are buzzwords leading to intense discussions from longtime residents and newcomers alike. But, while lamenting over more cars on the road or hikers on your favorite trails, remember that it was Bend’s growth that led to the town’s increased cultural diversity. And while you’re at it, take some time to appreciate the many events around town this month.

ART FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

MUSIC MARIACHI DIVAS

“ARCADIA”

Downtown Bend

Tower Theatre

Cascades Theatrical Company

March 3 at 5:30 p.m.

March 7 at 7:30 p.m.

March 3 - 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Free

$28/$38/$48

$20/$16/$13

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TowerTheatre.org

CascadesTheatrical.org

SECOND SATURDAY ART RECEPTION

RIVERHOUSE JAZZ WITH KING LOUIE'S

“ALMOST MAINE”

Artists Gallery Sunriver

PORTLAND BLUES REVIEW

2nd Street Theater

March 11 at 4:00 p.m.

Riverhouse on the Deschutes

through March 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Free

March 17 at 6:30 p.m.

$16/$19

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SISTERS FOLK FESTIVAL 2017

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WINTER CONCERT SERIES

March 25 at 6:00 p.m.

Sisters High School

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March 23 at 7:00 p.m.

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$55 SistersFolkFestival.org/Tickets HIGH DESERT CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT SERIES

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