Spark Collaborative Studios Summer Spotlight Series Arts and Entertainment September 18, 2024September 19, 20240 Spark Collaborative Studios is excited to announce the third and final spotlight in our Summer Spotlight Series on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. This month, Spark is spotlighting it’s four fiber artists. First up, we have Harney County resident, Lucille Barnes, a lifelong crochet artist. Her mother and grandmother
Queen Rylee Wilkinson awaits the community Arts and Entertainment Community September 5, 2024September 5, 20240 Hey Harney County! Your 2024 Harney County Fair and Rodeo Queen Rylee Wilkinson here! I am so excited to say that our 100th anniversary fair and rodeo is here! I cannot wait to see you all Sept. 3-7! You can catch me at many different events throughout the week! Our fair
Harney County Fair seeks your best entries! Exciting prizes await! Arts and Entertainment Community August 28, 2024August 28, 20240 The Harney County Fair is just around the corner, and we’re inviting all local residents to showcase their talents and creativity by entering their best work into this year’s competition! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter, a passionate baker, or an enthusiastic gardener, there’s a place for your entry at the
July’s Featured Artist at the Chamber Gallery: Robin Jackson Pottery Arts and Entertainment July 10, 2024July 10, 20240 Robin Jackson Pottery is currently showcased as the Chamber Gallery’s featured artist. With a career spanning over half a century, Robin Jackson has dedicated himself to creating both functional and decorative art and pottery. Originally from Condon, Ore., Robin earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon in Eugene and
Hip Kidz Dance Academy going strong Arts and Entertainment Community July 3, 2024July 8, 20240 It’s been a couple months since Doug and Jamie Murphy opened Hip Kidz Dance Academy in Burns. The Burns Times-Heralds’ Terri Watts caught up with Jamie’s busy schedule and asked her a few questions about her business. BTH: Tell us about yourself and your dance/gymnastics experience. Murphy: I grew up doing both
Archaeology Roadshow co-stars cultural cuisine and hometown musicians Arts and Entertainment Community June 12, 2024June 12, 20240 Submitted photo The Old Time Fiddlers played throughout the Archaeology & Culture Keepers Roadshow last year. MJ Wallis for Burns Times-Herald The Fifth annual Archaeology & Culture Keepers Roadshow launches at 10 a.m. on June 22, at the Hines City park and runs until 3 p.m. The theme this year is a favorite subject,
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