Migratory Bird Festival celebrates youth art Arts and Entertainment Community March 20, 2024March 21, 20240 Spring is here, and so are the birds! Time to look to the skies, open our ears, and witness the awe of migration right in our backyard! It’s also time to celebrate with the Harney County Migratory Bird Festival. Every March, Wildlife Refuge Specialist Carey Goss at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
Chamber Music Society to honor Myrna Tuning at spring concert Arts and Entertainment Community March 13, 2024March 13, 20240 The Chamber Music Society of Harney County will honor Myrna Tuning at their Spring Concert on Sunday, March 17, 2024, in the Burns High School Cafetorium. Myrna Tuning, along with Ken Peckham, Bill Martin, Chuck Roberts, and Sally Heerwagon, started the Chamber Music Society with a meeting in November of 1979.
Emily Martinez wins Best of Show Arts and Entertainment Community March 6, 2024March 6, 20240 Emily Martinez of Burns High School won Best of Show with her painting “Resign”. The Eastern Oregon Regional High School Art Exhibition featuring 200 works by students from 14 regional high schools opened Friday, Feb. 23, held at Eastern Oregon University. Awards were presented for exemplary work by students in grades 9-12.
CMS scholarship auditions held Feb. 17 Arts and Entertainment Community February 28, 2024March 1, 20240 Photo by Myrna Fulton The Harney County Chamber Music Society (CMS) music scholarship auditions took place on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Church of the Nazarene. Auditions were held in the morning, followed by a concert at 7 p.m. for the public. The music auditions have been an annual event since
Crossroads Ranch of Harney County hosts dinner and auction Arts and Entertainment February 21, 2024February 21, 20240 As Crossroads Ranch of Harney County does not currently have indoor coverage for their facilities arena, and with it being wintertime in Harney County where the weather is ever so unpredictable, Crossroads Ranch has not been able to offer any camps nor have they been able to give any riding
Clothing, jewelry sought for P.E.O. Re-Style Show & Shop Arts and Entertainment Community February 21, 2024February 21, 20240 2023 fundraiser winner: Jes Berry, left, was the winner of the P.E.O. Chapter EY’s December drawing fundraiser for a handmade wooden chest filled with gifts. She is pictured with Jamie Cronin. Burns P.E.O. Chapter EY is seeking donations for its Re-Style Show & Shop, which will take place Saturday, March 16,
Spark Collaborative celebrates anniversary Arts and Entertainment Business Community November 29, 2023November 29, 20230 Submitted photo Located at 341 N. Broadway in downtown Burns, Spark Collaborative Studio supports local artisans and makes their creations available to the public. Spark Collaborative Studio will host an open house Saturday, Dec. 9, from 5–7 p.m., to celebrate four years of supporting local artisans and making their creations available to
Father Ray Kelly performing this Friday Arts and Entertainment Community September 13, 2023September 13, 20230 Submitted photos by Angie Tiller and Melanie Tiller Epping Harney County Save A Stray To kick off his USA Thankful Tour, Father Ray Kelly is returning to Burns for a repeat performance this Friday, Sept. 15, at Burns High School. Father Ray was thrust into the spotlight many years ago when his beautiful
Artist-in-Residence program inspires youth to appreciate nature Arts and Entertainment Youth April 5, 2023April 6, 20230 Photos courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Some of the artwork created by students during the AiR program. by Julie Burchstead for Burns Times-Herald March 6 barely “turned on the lights” as we turned out of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge headquarters onto Sodhouse Lane and headed to Burns. Outside the window, the unique
PMC Arts & Culture: Getting in touch with local youth Arts and Entertainment News Youth March 29, 2023March 29, 20230 Submitted photo Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company sent PMC Arts & Culture Foundation a variety of seeds for its gardening classes. by Misti Porter, PMC Arts & Culture Foundation for Burns Times-Herald Spring is looming closer (at least we hope so), but things have not slowed down here at PMC Arts & Culture Foundation. Last