Harney County Hee Haw presented by the Elks Lodge, Theater Guild Arts and Entertainment Community News July 12, 2017July 12, 20170 Hey Harney County, are you in the mood for food, fun, and live theater? Do you enjoy corny jokes and accomplished acting? If so, be sure to catch a performance of Harney County Hee Haw this weekend! Presented by Burns Elks Lodge and Harney County Theater Guild, Harney County Hee Haw
Eleanor speaks out: History will come alive at the Harney County Library Arts and Entertainment Community News May 10, 2017May 15, 20170 The public is invited to join the Harney County Library for an entertaining and educational experience at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, for a chat with Eleanor Roosevelt, as enacted by Dr. Lura Pierce, award winning educator and humorist from Eugene. Dr. Pierce, a distant relative of Mrs. Roosevelt, began
Ellibee takes first place in solo competition, BHS band qualifies for state championships Arts and Entertainment News Youth May 3, 2017May 3, 20170 Sam Ellibee, a senior at Burns High School, took first place in the oboe division at the OSAA state solo competition Saturday, April 29, at Pacific University in Forest Grove. Ellibee scored a total of 930 points from the three judges to finish ahead of the other four competitors. Wesley Becherer
Results of the Migratory Bird Festival Youth Art Contest Arts and Entertainment Youth April 5, 2017April 5, 20170 Many Harney County students participated in the annual Migratory Bird Festival youth art contest this year. There were dozens of incredible submissions across all ages! Thank you to the teachers and helpers who made these masterpieces possible with classroom time and overall support for art education. Here are the results for
Carols by Candlelight celebration to be held Dec. 11 Arts and Entertainment December 7, 2016December 7, 20160 The community is invited to attend the annual Carols by Candlelight, a celebration of the Christmas season with the Christmas story told in word, carols, and song. The event will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Harney County Church of the Nazarene, 311 Roe Davis Avenue in
ESD receives grant for Studio to School program Arts and Entertainment News Youth October 26, 2016October 26, 20160 Arts instruction and integrating the arts into the regular education classroom will continue to get a boost in Harney County. Recently, through a grant renewal process, Harney Education Service District (Harney ESD) gained approval for yet another $70,000. Harney ESD partnering with Harney County schools, Kids Club of Harney County and
Film crew seeks movie extras Arts and Entertainment News August 24, 2016August 24, 20160 The Lean on Pete film crew will be arriving in Harney County Sept. 6 and will spend most of the month in the area filming scenes for the feature-length movie. The film is an adaptation of Willy Vlautin’s acclaimed novel. The production team is still looking for extras for the movie.
Quilt and Art Show set for July 8-9 Arts and Entertainment Community June 22, 2016June 22, 20160 The 2016 Quilt and Art Show will take place in Burns from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 8-9. The community meeting room at 484 N. Broadway in Burns is the site for a display of heirloom quilts, the quilt drawing, and the Critter Competition silent auction. Demonstrations
Jump into summer with live, old-time music and dancing Arts and Entertainment Community News June 15, 2016June 22, 20160 What better way to jump start your summer than enjoying three days of nonstop live music? On June 16-18, the High Desert Fiddlers are hosting their 26th annual Country Music Jamboree at Harney County Fairgrounds in Burns. This long-standing event draws fiddlers, pickers, jammers, and listeners from all corners of