Matteo Miles makes his mark on Burns Arts and Entertainment November 9, 2022November 9, 20220 Submitted photos Using airbrush and spray paint techniques, Matteo Miles brought this large-scale portrait to life on the side of the Palace in downtown Burns. Meet the muralist Matteo Miles is the artist nickname I gave myself to brand my work. My full name is Matthew Miles Gutierrez. I’ve painted on canvas a
PMC Arts & Culture celebrates the season with a harvest party! Arts and Entertainment November 2, 2022November 2, 20220 Submitted photo Youngsters crafted cute scarecrows from recycled bottles during the PMC Kids harvest party in October. by Misti Porter for Burns Times-Herald It seems like October just sneaked in, and suddenly it’s over! Where did it go so quickly? Maybe the beautiful weather, which allowed us to enjoy our last bits of summer,
Concert Program brings art and music to the community Arts and Entertainment Community News October 19, 2022October 19, 20220 Submitted photos As part of the Concert Program, the Old Time Fiddlers played toe-tapping tunes at The Aspens this summer. Audiences were treated to music played by harpist Megan Karchner; folksongs from around the world by the popular Sage Rats duo – Janet Braymen and Joan Suther; rousing renditions of familiar songs
An elk emerges from a magic doorway Arts and Entertainment October 5, 2022October 5, 20220 Submitted photos From L-R: Photos of the building on East Washington Street before, during, and after it was painted by muralist Andrea Grigg. In autumn of 2021, the Frontier Art Center and Arts and Crafts Association created a mural competition. They put out a “Call to Artists” for designs to paint on
Father Ray Kelly singing to help Save A Stray Arts and Entertainment Community News September 14, 2022September 13, 20220 Submitted photos International singing sensation Father Ray Kelly will perform Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the Historic Central Hotel in downtown Burns to benefit HC Save A Stray, a local animal rescue organization. Father Ray Kelly — pastor of St. Brigids and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Old Castle, County Meath Ireland —
Chainsaw artist carves out a better life Arts and Entertainment Business News August 24, 2022August 24, 20220 Photos by TERRI WATTS Ryan Huber found a therapeutic outlet through the art of chainsaw carving. Artist Ryan Huber can bring his customers’ creative visions to life with a chainsaw and a piece wood. His carved creations can currently be found under the moniker Huber Hallow. Much like the wood that he
Center Stage Concert offered enjoyable afternoon of music Arts and Entertainment July 20, 2022July 20, 20220 Photos by JANET BRAYMEN Liam Norris and Marianne Andrews performed two cello duets, Ups and Downs by Th. Henning and Hunter’s Chorus by Carl Maria Webster. In February 2022, Norris participated in the Chamber Music Society Scholarship Auditions and won a scholarship to further his musical training. Auditions will be held
Local youth participated in Drexel H. Foundation’s colorful cows contest Arts and Entertainment Community News Youth July 13, 2022July 13, 20220 Submitted photos Youth from the Burns Paiute Tribe helped paint colorful cows for the Drexel H. Foundation’s public art project and contest. In 2021, the Drexel H. Foundation’s Art Builds Community: Reunites Communities Through Art project brought communities together to paint cutouts of cows, which were created by artist Kacie Shaffer. People
Skull 120/60/30 Gravel Grinder bike race rolling through town this weekend Arts and Entertainment Community News Sports June 15, 2022June 15, 20220 Photo by CAMERON SANDERS Riders preparing to start last year’s Skull Gravel Grinder bike race. The Skull 120/60/30 Gravel Grinder bike race is rolling through Harney County this Saturday, June 18. Billed as “America’s ‘gnarliest’ gravel race,” the Skull 120/60/30’s rugged route highlights Harney County’s trying terrain, which sets Eastern Oregon apart from
High Desert Music Jamboree will be held June 16-18 Arts and Entertainment Community News June 15, 2022June 15, 20220 Submitted photo Jamming will abound this weekend at the High Desert Music Jamboree at the Harney County Fairgrounds. Are you ready for some foot-stomping old time music? Come on down to the High Desert Music Jamboree at Harney County Fairgrounds June 16-18, hosted by the Oregon OldTime Fiddlers. This longstanding event of 31 years