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Welcoming Holidays WRAPPING UP THE FINAL ISSUE OF THE YEAR SEEMS SURREAL . . . HOW IS IT POSSIBLE WE FIND OURSELVES IMMERSED IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON ALREADY? No complaints here, of course, as I very much look forward to the joy that Christmas brings. On the following pages, you’ll find inspiration for giving in our gift guide, creative ways for creating meaningful gatherings, and a rundown of favorite holiday movies. In this issue, you’ll get to know artists Elisa Carozza and Travis Kuhl, owners of Kuhl Frames +

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2021

FEATURES 10 Local Experiences Enjoy a Winter Playground in Central Oregon’s Backyard

16 Holiday Pet Safety Tips for a Happy and Healthy Winter Season

20 The Art of Gathering Create an Event Imbued with Intention and Connection

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22 Framing an Inspired Life Meet Artists Elisa Carozza and Travis Kuhl of Kuhl Frames + Art

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22 Artist’s Palette 24 DIY 26 Giving Back 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local Limelight

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

WINTER AND REVEL WINTER IS A TIME TO ENJOY FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHILE USHERING IN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON. Whether you are enjoying one of the many festive activities our city has to offer or spending time with loved ones, the memories made will be cherished.

SEASONAL LIGHT DISPLAYS AND EVENTS + Whether from a kayak, or viewed from shore, the Holiday Lights Winter Paddle Parade, held Dec. 10 on the Deschutes River is how water enthusiasts celebrate the season. SW Mill A Drive, Bend. + Bonny Bridge, off Ferguson Road, becomes a candy cane lane each year as its residents create a drive-through experience of lights and musical displays. Bonny Bridge and Ferguson Road, Bend. + Watch the Downtown Bend Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 3 or visit the glowing community tree during the entire holiday season. Franklin and Wall Street, Downtown Bend. + Starfest at Eagle Crest Resort is centered around their lodge, but the animated light displays are impressive via car (or viewed from the Resort’s horse-drawn carriage). 1700 Condor Drive, Redmond. + Northwest Crossing hosts a Holiday Tour of Lights with participating businesses and spirited residents. Pick up a map at Roundabout Books. 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, Bend. 10

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THINGS TO DO IN WINTER + Seventh Mountain ice rink is both family-friendly and aglow with sparkle, from string lights and a view of the star-filled sky from the open-air setting. 18575 SW Century Drive, Bend. + Let a team of professional mushers take you on a dog sled adventure along the tree-lined trails of Mt. Bachelor. Century Drive at Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort. + A Meissner Nordic ski pass is the gateway to miles of trails to explore, plus each purchase benefits the maintenance of trails by its nonprofit ski club. SW Century Drive, Bend. + Visit the Hopservatory at Worthy Brewing Company for a peek at Orion Nebula, and wonders of the winter sky through their 16-inch research-

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

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Holiday Pet Safety TIPS FOR A HAPPY AND HEALTHY WINTER SEASON

BEING MINDFUL OF THE DANGERS THIS UPCOMING SEASON CAN POSE TO OUR FURRY FRIENDS MAY HELP THEM HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY AND A SAFE WINTER. It’s actually the best gift we can give them. Veterinarians Dr. Naomi Kitagaki and her business (and life) partner Dr. Adam Stone, are familiar with challenges for pets. After working in an emergency setting for a number of years, the two bought Bend Animal Emergency and Specialty Center this past August, and improved on the services it offers. “In only a short time, we have doubled the size of the hospital and added on overnight shifts,” says Dr. Stone. “We have six doctors and a cardiologist, and we’re building up the surgical side. We also perform ultrasounds for the primary care vets in town.” Here, Drs. Kitagaki and Stone share advice on how to keep our pets safe during the holiday and winter season. “The weather isn’t as nice so pets tend to be inside more, and we get more toxicities,” says Dr. Stone. “Maybe they ingested a medication or ate a items out of reach. Also, keep in mind that chocolate

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Another issue, especially for cats, are the

on their feet trimmed short or having them wear

ribbons and string used to wrap presents.

booties. Salt and de-icers can cause irritation as

Eating these can cause internal injuries and

well, so it’s best to wipe off their paws with a wet

are a true emergency which often ends with

cloth as soon as they come inside.

surgical interventions. Instead, keep these

Another common injury they see in dogs

specially wrapped gifts someplace safe. Also

are lacerations from their owners’ skis and

dangerous for cats are the holiday plants and

snowboards. Dr. Stone advised to train your

flowers that add a festive look to our homes,

dogs to stay far away when you’re taking part

such as poinsettias and others. “Lilies, for

in these activities. Also, watch for early signs

example, can be incredibly toxic to cats,” says

of hypothermia like shivering when a dog is

Dr. Stone. “Someone might receive a bouquet

playing outside. The amount of time dogs can

and not realize they’re in there or don’t know

spend outside depends on the breed and the

they can be dangerous. Be sure to keep them

exercise tolerance of the dog, explains Dr.

in a safe spot. If pet owners aren’t sure what

Kitagaki. Remember, if you’re cold, your dog is

plants or flowers are toxic, they can go to the

probably cold too.

ASPCA website, adds Dr. Kitagaki.

“The one thing pet owners can do to make

The great outdoors can also be problematic,

sure their pets stay well is to buy pet insurance,

especially when there’s snow and ice on the

because emergency vet care is expensive and

ground. “The most common injuries we see this

a lot of our clients are unprepared for the cost,”

time of year are in dogs that slip on ice, especially

says Dr. Stone. “Most people don’t know it

older and overweight dogs,” says Dr. Stone. The

exists and it usually costs less than a monthly

ice and the snow can also cling to their paws,

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FTER TWO YEARS NOW OF DISCORD AND DIS-

CONNECT, MANY OF US LONG FOR THE WARM CONNECTION THAT THE HOLIDAY TRADITION OF GATHERING TOGETHER OFFERS. Today, what if we spent more time thinking about how and why we gather, rather than what the gathering will look like? Successful, fun gatherings require an invisible structure and a planned purpose to hold the event together. Priya Parker, author of

If your goal is to share gratitude for teachers, firefighters, doc-

The Art of Gathering, shares, “We often rely too much on routine and

tors and nurses, collect letter-writing materials or poster-making

convention when we should focus on distinctiveness and the people

art supplies, then dedicate some time to writing “thank-you” letters

involved.” Whether we are gathered around our dining room table,

or painting a colorful poster. Share gratitude for frontline workers

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tion requires intentional planning. When we take a deeper look at

If your goal is to celebrate and recall favorite memories,

why we want to gather, our efforts may create a more meaningful

facilitate storytelling with Story Sticks. Wrap a stick or driftwood

experience. The question becomes, “Can we let go of some of our

with yarn or twine, and decorate it with beads and feathers.

holiday traditions to be open and willing to prioritize a new way of

Around the dinner table, pass the Story Stick and allow each

gathering?” If so, what feels like the greatest need right now? If we

person to share a short story, an inspirational quote, or a favorite

aim to create memorable connections at our holiday gatherings, we

holiday memory while they hold the totem.

need tap a creative side and be very specific as to why and how we

If your goal is to create a collaborative holiday event, let

want to gather. Here are some ideas to start thinking in more distinct

everyone participate by dropping slips of paper into a Santa hat that

and purposeful ways about why and how we might gather this year:

describe the various jobs that need to be done to be ready for an

If your goal is to celebrate current good health after a tumul-

evening meal. (Think: Peeling potatoes, setting or decorating the

tuous few years of uncertainty, try organizing a family 5K run and

table, making a salad, organizing the drinks, selecting music.) Plan

raise money for a local nonprofit. Or opt to make the holiday dinner

ahead by anticipating the arrival times of family and guests, and

heart healthy this year. Ask guests to bring vegetarian or vegan

assign completion times to avoid a kitchen jam. Upon arrival, ask

dishes to a pot luck meal.

each guest to choose a task from the hat.

If your goal is to be playful and celebratory in remembrance of

How we gather, and why we gather, matters. If we continue only

family milestones—such as graduations and birthdays—that may

to replicate the stories of our past traditions, we might overlook

have been missed over the last few years, adopt a game for the gath-

and miss the opportunity to create something new and more rel-

ering. Ask guests to come prepared with a fun story to share. Assign

evant for our current times. By investing some focus on how and

each guest a number as they arrive. Roll dice every hour on the hour,

why we gather our family and friends together this holiday season,

and when their number comes up, the guest has the floor to tell a

the reward is watching a new style of celebration uniquely unfold.

story with uninterrupted time and captive audience.

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INSPIRED LIFE

MEET ARTISTS TRAVIS KUHL AND ELISA CAROZZA

WHEN TRAVIS KUHL AND ELISA CAROZZA 03

OPENED THE DOORS TO KUHL FRAMES + ART IN APRIL 2021, THEY INTRODUCED THE COMMUNITY TO THEIR OWN INTERIOR WORLDS INSPIRED BY

COLOR, NATURE, AND MOVEMENTS IN ART AND MUSIC FROM AROUND THE WORLD. Originally hailing from New Jersey (Travis) and the Philadelphia area (Elisa), the couple are artists themselves and see things through a lens of creativity. Travis is a fine-art photographer and Elisa has a BFA in painting, and both of their works represent a fascination with pattern and the outdoors. Having previously operated Kuhl Frames

+ Art in Uptown Oakland for 13 years, they most recently bring the energy of the arts to Central Oregon via their connection to diversified culture, and from their travels, especially to see Elisa’s family in Argentina. Every 06

culture brings its own way of styling things, says Travis. “Creating gives a lot of meaning to life,” adds Elisa. “It’s a privilege to get to express yourself through creativity that can be shared with others, and hopefully it enriches their lives too,” she says. Learn more about Travis and Elisa through some of their favorite things: Nature: The color, textures, and patterns as elements of nature change with the seasons and inspire Elisa’s paintings. The two enjoy hiking and camping to take in, “All the sights, sounds and smells,” says Travis.

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Outsider art: Travis and Elisa are inspired by artists who are self-taught and push boundaries, like Bill Traylor, Henry Darger, and Isaiah Zagar, says Travis. The pair are supporters of

Oakland, California’s Creative Growth Art Center that nurtures the disabled and disadvantaged by helping them create art. Music: “We both have an extremely eclectic taste in music, from indie, punk, folk, and rap to world music and we prize our vinyl collection which spans decades,” says Elisa. She has been a longtime college radio “fanatic” because the programming is so diverse and has introduced her to so much underground and obscure music over the years. Antique Stores & Flea Markets: The unexpected finds and discovery of timeless design pieces are the rewards of a treasure hunt. “We’ve framed up found images and old photos,” says Elisa. + Architecture. Libraries. Ceramics. Art Books. Beading. Gardening. Interiors. Buenos Aires, Argentina &

Barcelona, Spain.

1. "Trees Fallen in River," 35mm camera pinhole image by Travis Kuhl. 2. Elisa Carozza and Travis Kuhl. 3. “The Art of Color” by Patrick Baty. “If you’re a color junkie, it’s very satisfying,” says Elisa. 4. Original art by Barry Regan, from the Creative Growth Art Center. 5. A wave from the book "Han Bu Shu," by Mori Yuzan, published in 1919 shows art forms in nature. 6. Books inspire the couple. “It’s impossible not to feel inspired by the creativity and scope of all those fictional worlds,” says Elisa. 7. Music from all over the world has led Travis and Elisa to amass a vast and eclectic vinyl record collection.

8. The art of filete (hand-painted calligraphy) embellishes everything from shop signs to cars in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 9. "Mosaic Range 1," original painting by Elisa Carozza. 10. Antonio Gaudi's Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain. Large-format, 4x5 pinhole photo by Travis Kuhl.

11. "Veiled 9," original painting by Elisa Carozza. 12. The Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, California supports disabled and disadvantaged, by helping them create art.

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ELEVATED ART TRAVIS KUHL OFFERS TIPS FOR FRAMING/PRESERVING WHAT MATTERS MOST

THREE QUESTIONS: “HOW IMPORTANT

4. Add Dimension to Your Art.

IS THIS PIECE TO YOU?”; “How long do

Spacers, 8-Ply mat boards, or floating artwork

you expect it to last or to be in your life?”; and

with a lift can all add depth and dimension to

“How predominantly will it be displayed in

a photo or print. They take a two-dimesional

your home (or office)?” This helps gauge what

object and make it three-dimensional, “like

archival and aesthetic choices should be con-

the world we live in,” says Travis.

TO GET STARTED WITH A PROJECT, TRAVIS KUHL ASKS HIS CUSTOMERS

sidered at the design table. His tips:

1. Use Archival, Acid-free Materials + UV Glass.

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GIVING AWAY AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR, LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS IS GIVING $300,000 TO RECIPIENTS IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND BEYOND... AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO ANNA SAROL, THE DAUGHTER OF A SINGLE MOTHER, WAS PARALYZED IN A GYMNASTICS ACCIDENT WHEN SHE WAS A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL, BUT UNTIL LAST YEAR SHE DID NOT HAVE A STAIRLIFT IN HER HOME. The stairlift was made possible when Lifestyle Publications gave her family $10,000. Anna Sarol

“I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my family and I are,” Anna says. The money for Anna’s stairlift was part of a giveaway campaign from the company during the 2020 Christmas season that benefited more than 80 recipients across the country with a final distribution of $250,000 throughout the year. When the company opened nominations, they were flooded with submissions. Community leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you nominated people that were in need of assistance. As the eyes and ears of the community, these readers were able to help identify people who might have otherwise gone unnoticed or unrecognized. One such nominee was Kathy*, an aunt who is raising her three young relatives. The children came from an abusive situation, and Kathy, a single guardian, works tirelessly to provide for them. Nevertheless, the family was already living in poverty despite her working seven days a week when Kathy lost her job during the pandemic. She resorted to selling tamales to help pay the rent.

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When a case manager with a Big Brothers Big Sisters foster youth mentoring program heard about Lifestyle’s campaign and call for nominations, she quickly thought of Kathy. “When I shared the news that Kathy was selected and would be receiving $3,000, she cried, screamed, and was in disbelief,” the case manager said. “She immediately wanted to give back to me and the donor by providing endless tamales. This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.”

“This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.” CONTINUED >

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GIVE AWAY $3OO,OOO This year the company will have nominations for the giveaway open from December 1-15, 2021. To submit a nomination, follow @CityLifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link. The amount given to each recipient will be based on need. The leaders of Lifestyle Publications believe God has blessed them with their company’s continued success, so they in turn wish to be a blessing and encouragement to others as they increase the amount of this year’s giveaway to those in need to $300,000 for the year.

In yet another case, Emily* who worked as a janitor at a school, was a recipient and was struggling to afford simply buying groceries for her children. Before the ongoing difficulties of the pandemic even started, a tornado destroyed the school she worked at just a couple weeks before the initial shutdown in March 2020 which resulted in a loss of income for her. Emily was incredibly surprised and grateful to receive assistance from the giveaway. *Names changed for privacy 28

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This special evening kicks off the holiday skating season and will feature favorite holiday music, treats, and a

performance by the Bend Ice Figure Skating Club. Check the schedule

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

Holiday Movie Traditions A Christmas Story 1983

FILMS CHANNEL THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON WITH NOSTALGIA AND LAUGHTER

Based on the writings of author Jean Shepherd, this beloved holiday movie follows the exploits of Ralphie Parker who spends most of his time dodging

AS SOON AS THE TURKEY COMES OUT

a school bully and dreaming of his ideal

OF THE OVEN AND SNOW BEGINS TO

Christmas gift, a Red Ryder air rifle.

COVER THE GROUND, IT’S TIME ONCE AGAIN TO BEGIN THOSE BELOVED HOLIDAY TRADITIONS. Gathering with loved ones and enjoying the food and activities we’ve all missed so much is important now, more than ever. One thing a pandemic didn’t stop is the ritual of sitting around the fire, sipping hot cocoa or a seasonal cocktail and watching a holiday movie. Whether it’s a cheery Hallmark movie, comedy, animation or foreign film you haven’t seen before, holi-

Fanny and Alexander

day movies never disappoint us. With familiar

1982

cinematic themes, great holiday films chan-

Directed by Ingmar Bergman, this

nel the spirit of the season, give a unique

film follows two children whose

perspective, and celebrate the world’s tradi-

mother remarries a strict bishop

tions. While it’s difficult to narrow a list down

after their father dies. Set during

to three, we’ve definitely made our list and

Christmas, this film is visually

checked it twice! Watching a classic film

stunning as well as emotional.

like It’s a Wonderful Life or White Christmas reminds us that holiday films have been popular themes in filmmaking since the golden age. Movies such as National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and ELF set the bar for

Scrooged

modern holiday comedies. Satires, dark

1988

comedies and foreign dramas with holiday

themes and tales of old gained popularity

Christmas Carol, a television

in the mid 80s and have stood the test of

executive,

time. Here’s a short holiday list:

Murray) has driven away the love

this

modern Frank

take Cross

(Bill

of his life with his behavior. With a visit from three ghosts, Frank ARTICLE JULIE E. FURNAS

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