Youth art contest winners announced Arts and Entertainment News Youth May 4, 2022May 4, 20220 Each year, the Harney County Migratory Bird Festival hosts a Youth Art Contest in the celebration of migratory birds. The contest encourages students in kindergarten through high school to observe, understand, and ultimately share what they have learned about migratory birds. By creating a unique art entry for the contest,
Gloria Johnson Scholarship now available to post graduates Arts and Entertainment News April 20, 2022April 20, 20220 Oregon Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) is pleased to announce a new scholarship program for Women in Graduate School studying broadcasting, teaching, performance, or music industry. This $2,500 yearly scholarship program is open to all women attending Oregon colleges and universities seeking a post graduate degree in these fields. Gloria Johnson
Spark Collaborative featuring the work of MaryLou Wilhelm Arts and Entertainment March 23, 2022March 22, 20220 by Mary Kerns for Burns Times-Herald Spark Collaborative Studios, located at 341 N. Broadway in Burns, will be featuring the work of MaryLou Wilhelm this Friday, March 25, from 5-7 p.m. Wilhelm moved to Harney County 15 years ago from Gilchrist. She purchased her studio/home in Hines and has been an artistic force
Frontier Art Center now includes fiber arts Arts and Entertainment March 16, 2022March 16, 20220 Photo by KATE MARSH Thanks to a generous donation by Linda Peterson of La Grande, Burns’ Frontier Art Center was able to establish a fiber arts studio and begin offering classes. Frontier Art Center, located at 405 N. Broadway in Burns, now features a fiber arts studio, complete with many different kinds
Showcasing the work of Amy Roads Arts and Entertainment January 26, 2022January 26, 20220 Submitted photos A piece of Amy Roads' beautiful, handmade jewelry. by Mary Kerns for Burns Times-Herald In this week’s edition of Artist Behind the Art, we’re highlighting the work of Amy Roads. Roads moved to Burns three years ago, and she’s relatively new to the Spark Collaborative group. Her beautiful, handmade jewelry became available at
Jane Parks is this week’s Artist Behind the Art Arts and Entertainment December 22, 2021December 22, 20210 Submitted photos Fiber artist Jane Parks said she loves making things for children, such as felted mittens and crochet animals. by Mary Kerns for Burns Times-Herald Spark Collaborative Studio would like to introduce one of its newest artists, Jane Parks. Parks is a fiber artist who came to Burns in 1989 with her husband, Randy. Parks
Aurora Wyn Potts is this week’s ‘Artist Behind the Art’ Arts and Entertainment Community December 8, 2021December 8, 20210 Submitted photo Aurora Wyn Potts enjoying the outdoors. She strives to capture wild, vibrant, and dynamic images in Eastern Oregon. by Mary Kerns for Burns Times-Herald Spark Collaborative Studios is pleased to welcome a new member. Aurora Wyn Potts is a professional photographer who has resided in Harney County since March 2020. Although she moved
Desert Roze Band to perform at the fair Arts and Entertainment September 1, 2021September 1, 20210 Submitted photo The Desert Roze Band will perform after the rodeo on Friday, Sept. 10 and Saturday, Sept. 11. Local favorite, Desert Roze Band, is set to entertain audiences at the Harney County Fair this year. In preparation for the upcoming performance, band founder Howie Roozeboom shared a bit about his musical background
Olivia Harms to perform at the fair Arts and Entertainment August 18, 2021August 18, 20210 Submitted photo Country artist Olivia Harms will appear after the rodeo on Saturday, Sept. 11. Recording artist Olivia Harms will entertain audiences at the Harney County Fair this year! She will appear after the rodeo Saturday night (Sept. 11) and be the opening performance in the Blackburn Real Estate 8 Second Saloon ‘Ride
Celebrate Independence Day in Harney County Arts and Entertainment June 30, 2021June 30, 20210 Independence Day is coming up this Sunday, July 4, and two days of fun-filled activities have been planned to celebrate the holiday weekend! ••• The Independence Day Parade will be held Saturday, July 3 in downtown Burns. Participants should begin lining up at 8:30 a.m. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. ••• Following