Thank you to Donald Yatomi for creating the Art Walk painting above “The Tower”

Join us for the next event:

Friday, March 2 -  5 to 9 pm

Over 50 businesses will stay open late for the fun!

Need Childcare while you enjoy Art Walk-Check out Drop n’ Hop!

Businesses stay open late showcasing art!

Friday, January 6th, 5-9pm

Stroll downtown and enjoy art, wine, music, food and fun as we celebrate our community and the arts.

Need childcare while you enjoy Art Walk???

Check out Drop & Hop,

a youth arts & music event where you drop the kids while you check out Art Walk!!!

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Alleda Real Estate
25 Minnesota Avenue #1

Open late

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Arts Central
875 Brooks Street

Potters for Education (PFE) is partnering again (and continuing the December 2011 showcase) with Arts Central in January to support children’s art education. Through Saturday January 21st, local potters will show and sell their pottery at Arts Central, 875 NW Brooks St., in Bend as a fundraiser with a portion of all sales going towards Arts Central’s scholarship program for youth in need.  First Friday January 6th from 4-8pm.
In 2011, Potters for Education raised over $4,500.00 for Arts Central’s scholarship fund.  Holly Davis, PFE coordinator, says “We are committed to art education and want to give back to the community.”
Participating potters include: Diane Burns, Holly Davis, Charlene Hickey, John Kinder, Peter Roussel, Ariel Shriner, Tricia Stutheit and Cathy Willis.
Regular pottery show hours are Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 4pm.

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Bend Brewing Company
1019 Brooks Street

This month at the Bend Brewing Company we are proud to be showing some of the artwork that will be in the ONDA 2012 calendar.  These are beautiful pictures of the central Oregon landscape.  Some of them have been printed on canvas, and are amazing in their scope and color.  Please come by and see them, and maybe stay for 1 of our award winning brews!

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Bend d’Vine Wine Bar
916 Wall Street

Genre (shown to the left of Todd Habby) will entertain with his unique style combining Spanish Flamenco guitar with his own 80s influenced savoir-faire! Milo is a very popular artist and plays at Tart Bistro on Thursdays. He is also the guitartist for Todd Habby at concerts and on CDs.

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Boys and Girls Club of Central Oregon @ Liberty Theatre
Wall Street

We will be showcasing artwork created by the youth from our 4 branches of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Oregon.  Our event will be held at Liberty Theatre on Friday, January 6th from 5pm-9pm.  We will be providing drinks and appetizers and entertainment will be provided by Rob Fincham and Le Voci

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Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty
821 Wall Street

Artist: Carla Spence
Music: Warren Zaiger
Hosted by: Tanya Tonge, Broker

My paintings are more than about beauty.  I am communicating an idea, a visual memory, as I explore what happens when significant moments over a long period of time become incorporated into the fabric of my life.  I am constantly preoccupied with the color and shape of things, of landscapes, of details in larger pictures, that call to be altered, to be represented in unexpected ways.  I like to question the conventional wisdom of color.  My work is about a journey, semi abstract, incorporating a love for color and experimentation with mixed media.  I work in acrylics, layering them with collage papers, glazing, texture mediums, oil pastel, and pencil.  I enjoy the challenge of shifting from theme to theme, depending on my faith journey, involvement with family, travel, or just the quiet absorption of landscapes and places with their myriad of details, shapes and color.

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Common Table
150 Oregon Avenue

The Franklin Crossing Building
550 NW Franklin

            Art in the Atrium at Franklin Crossing, 550 NW Franklin, celebrates First Friday, January 6 2012, from 5 – 8 pm with art by gallery artists and continuing with VISIONS OF HOPE, paintings and drawings benefiting orphans in the Otino Waa Children’s Village in northern Uganda.  The exhibition continues through January 29, 2012.

Gallery artists present a wide variety of landscapes including Marlene Alexander, Joanne Donaca, Janice Druin, Ann Ruttan, and, Gary Vincent, expressionistic oil, Mike Kelly, expressionistic mixed media and Steven Thor Johanneson, realistic watercolor.  All paint images representative of Central OR.

Also continuing is VISIONS OF HOPE, with images of Africa and other scenes created by inmates of the Snake River Correctional Institution.  They proposed to institution officials to create works of art to be sold to benefit the 260 rescued children at the Otino Waa Children’s Village.  Thus art helps to heal not only children in Uganda but also serves incarcerated men in Oregon.  All sales solely benefit the children.

Typhoon! serves wine and Thai appetizers and the popular Tommy Leroy Trio performs jazz with Andy Armor, piano, George Bouhey, drums, and Tom Freedman, bass.  Billye Turner, art consultant, provides additional information at 541.382.9398.

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Mockingbird Gallery
869 Wall Street #120

A two person exhibition titled “Fresh Perspectives” featuring Utah artists
Richard Boyer and Rick Graham will open the 2012 season at Mockingbird Gallery on First Friday, January 6, 2012 from 5 to 9 pm.  Please join us to see the new works, to meet the artists and to hear the jazz sounds of Rich Hurdle and Friends.
Richard Boyer divides his time between Utah and Sweden, the native home of his wife Karin.  His oil paintings depict landscapes and street scenes from all over the world – from the quiet waterways of Amsterdam to the rolling hills of Provence to the jagged peaks of the Rocky Mountains in America.  In each carefully crafted painting one can trace the play of light over water, buildings, mountains and people, capturing a poetic moment that is both specific and universal.  His technique draws on the traditional approach to oil painting, but with a richer textural quality.  He begins his paintings in the plein air mode, and completes them back in hi studio.
Rick Graham paints the human form in all of its beauty and magnificent
complexity using both oil and acrylic paints.  His work is suffused with a quiet
romanticism, merging colors with soft light and shadow to evoke a poetic mood.  He also paints landscapes in the plein air mode.  His landscapes are full of natural light and the energy of broad colorful brushstrokes.
The exhibit will continue through the end of January.

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Red Chair Gallery
103 Oregon Avenue

Red Chair Gallery 103 N.W. Oregon Ave presents “Cool Art” featuring Dee McBrien-Lee’s “Americana” series of large acrylic paintings; Denise Mahoney’s scarves; and Blue Spruce Pottery.  Join us 5 to 9 pm January 6th for our opening evening reception.

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Thump Coffee
25 NW Minnesota Avenue

Throughout January, Thump Coffee in downtown Bend hosts the River Song Montessori School Student Art Show, “Vision of Peace.” For First Friday Art Walk, January 6 only, the school will also present “The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama,” multi-media prints.
The acrylics on canvas paintings displayed in “Vision of Peace” were painted by River Song children, ages three to six. These works were created as part of an ongoing study of world peace leaders including the Dalai Lama, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mahatma Gandhi and Maria Montessori. According to River Song, “This January show is in honor of our great peace ambassadors and their contribution toward justice and peace for humanity.”
The children’s art will be auctioned in February. Funds from the auction will contribute to the development of a scholarship fund for community families, an organic hot lunch program and classroom materials.
River Song purchased “The Missing Peace” prints with a goal of collaborating among local schools to develop a values-oriented curriculum for children ages 3-6 to accompany the artwork.

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Wabi Sabi
830 NW Wall Street

Art Walk with Jumpin’ Respess!

Jumpin Joyce’s music reflects an organic perspective to modern day cultural issues. Mellow tones emanate from the singer/songwriters guitar and harmonica as she plays eclectic mix of originals and favorite covers.

As always, sake and snacks will be served!

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This is a list based upon the best information we have at the moment.

Please check back for updates.

January 6-First Friday Art Walk

February 3-First Friday Art Walk

March 2-First Friday Art Walk

April 6-First Friday-Spring Art Hop

April 21-Earth Day Parade and Festival

May 4-First Friday Art Walk

May 5-Cinco de Mayo

June 1-First Friday Art Walk

June 3-Heaven Can Wait Walk-Drake Park

June 23 & 24-Bite of Bend

July 4-Pet Parade and Old Fashioned 4th of July

July 6-First Friday Art Walk

July 7 & 8-Bank of the Cascades Bend Summer Festival

July 21-Cascade Cycling Classic Downtown Criterium

July 26, 27, 28, 29-Downtown Bend Sidewalk Sale

August 3-First Friday Art Walk

August 3, 4, 5-Classic Car Show-Flashback Cruz-Saturday night cruise downtown!

September 7-First Friday Art Walk

August 30 & September 1-Little Woody Craft Brew Fest

September 9-Great Drake Park Duck Race

September 21, 22 & 23-Bend Oktoberfest

October 5-First Friday Fall Art Hop

October 6 & 7-Bank of the Cascades Bend Fall Fest

October 11-14-Bend Film Festival

October 20 & 21-Bend Venture Conference

November 1-4-The Nature of Words Literary Event

November 2-First Friday Art Walk

November 11-Veteran’s Day Parade

November 23-Holiday Tree Lighting

December 1-Jingle Bell Run

December 1-Bend Christmas Parade

December 7-First Friday Art Walk

Businesses stay open late showcasing art!

Friday, September 2nd, 2011, 5-9pm

Downtown will be buzzing with activities including Art Walk, Masters’ Nationals Cycling Championship bike race and The Little Woody Craft BrewFest. Make your plans to be downtown Friday!

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Need childcare while you enjoy Art Walk???

Check out Drop & Hop,

a youth arts & music event where you drop the kids

while you hop @ Art Walk!!!

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Alleda Real Estate
25 Minnesota Avenue #1

Alleda Real Estate features acrylic paintings from Pam Jersey Bird. Pam Jersey Bird’s work originates in observation, yet she paints from imagination. As an intuitive painter she wants to take her work beyond realistic portrayal, from what is perceived to what is experienced.

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Arts Central
875 Brooks Street

Kid’s Art!  Arts Central and Art Station are proud to present our summer art class exhibition. Summer classes at the Art Station consist of week-long skill-building and project-based curriculum. See how some of our students created masterpieces in all mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics and print-making. Over sixty works of art from approximately fifty children ages 2-14 will be on view September 2nd -October 1st.

Classes represented include: Painting Studio, Deep Sea Clay, Wheelworks, Large Colorful Painting, Clay Expedition, Make it Pop!, Incredible Clay, Experimental Drawing, Clayzilla and more!

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Bend City Hall
710 NW Wall Street

“Bend Inspires Its Children: Our Future” is the theme of the newest art exhibit at City Hall beginning on the First Friday, September 2^nd. GROWING::UP, the title of the new show, is the second in a series depicting Bend as an inspiration for artists. Organized by the City of Bend Arts, Beautification & Culture Commission (ABC), artists will gain insight by being paired with one of 15 child-focused organizations in our community.

GROWING::UP will also include an exhibit of drawings created by children who attended Bend Park & Recreation District’s Summer Day Camp. These drawings, about the children’s family, will be archived by the Des Chutes Historical Museum, for exhibiting when they grow up.

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Blue Star Salon
1001 Wall Street #103

Blue Star Salon is very excited to be hosting the vibrant art of Megan McGuinness. This first friday will be a plethora of possibilities of fun and we should be high on that list! Stop by during the bike race for a snack, nip of wine or beer, and feast your eyes on Megan’s whimsical visions.

Born in Portland, Ore in the first month of 1990, Megan McGuinness grew up in a land of vast opportunity and creativity. Addicted to doodling and the love of the art world, Megan’s passion to create bloomed at a young age. Her work involves bright colors and the love for experimenting. She focuses on using abstract realism to portray her world.

Now Megan calls Bend Oregon home. She has been a resident at the Poet House since April 2011 and can be found frosting up cupcakes at Ida’s Cupcake cafe, or wandering this vast, beautiful, high desert whenever the sun is out.

Don’t miss out this first friday, this is one you won’t want to miss!

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Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty
821 Wall Street

Luminous colors, exquisitely designed lines and shapes featuring extraordinary attention to detail are just a few of the qualities immediately engaging a viewer to the floral and botanical watercolors and acrylics of Annie Ferder.
Annie’s artistic mastery of both mediums is incomparable and unique, employed elegantly to communicate her passion for the subject, an open invitation to share her spiritual connection with nature.

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Cowgirl Cash
924 Brooks Street

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Dalia & Emilia
855 Wall Street

Fall is just around the corner! Get ready with us at Dalia & Emilia.

Be perfectly prepared with our warm cardigan sweaters and designer denim. Settle in for the evening with hand-dipped chocolate truffles; a perfect complement to our cozy throws- just add wine!

Dalia & Emilia has everything you need for the changing season, from fun solar lanterns for those last garden parties to the best selection of accessories including leather handbags and colorful jewelry!

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Deschutes Brewery
1044 Bond Street

Deschutes is back on board for the popular downtown Bend First Friday Art Walk! Join the fun pub crew for barbeque, art, live music and, of course, beer, just behind the pub in downtown Bend. Art Walk has become a focal point for cultural activities in the Bend community and a much anticipated festive beginning to every month of the year. Deschutes will be participating with a back-alley party with live music from Voodoo Highway this month!

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The Dog Patch
120 Minnesota Avenue

We will be hosting Dorota Nowak Fine Arts and her special dog photos from all over the world.

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Douglas Fine Jewelry
920 Bond Street Suite #106

Douglas Fine Jewelry owners Steve and Elyse Douglas are in the store conversing about designing trends and Sunstone mining.  The featured artist for September is Rod Frederick, wildlife artist, and Rod will be talking about his hiking expeditions for his show called “Life on the Pacific Rim”.  Light jazz is in the background with Elyse on vocals and Mark Wild on guitar.  On Minnesota Ave next to Tart.

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Dream Pebbles Bath
112 Minnesota Avenue

Organic, all natural & vegan soaps!

We have over 60 different soap fragrance’s to choose from. All Handmade to promote healthy skin & repair damaged skin.
We have been told that our soaps are works of art. Stop by & check out our new soap additions, Picasso & Monet, they are  real beauties to artsy up your bath!

Mix your own soak with our bulk dead sea bath salts or take a luxury bath with our essential oil bath bombs.

We always have new item’s coming in, so stop by to check us out & grab a free soap sample.

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Faveur
714 Franklin Avenue

Faveur eclectic unique boutique is hosting  the Western themed art of oil painting master Karen Cain -Smith. As always, complimentary champagne and brownies will be served.

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The Feathers Edge Finery
113 Minnesota Avenue

We will be featuring artist Jason Waldron known for combining his passions for art, nature, and outdoor activities such as hiking and rock climbing.  Jason has taken a unique approach to wood sculpting.  He uses juniper, sage and pine – piecing together or carving forms and figures that speak of their origin and gesture toward their purpose.  With a decade worth of experience as a sculpture in multiple mediums – a genuine desire to create a positive impact on the world around him.

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The Franklin Crossing Building Atrium
550 NW Franklin Avenue

Art in the Atrium at Franklin Crossing, 550 NW Franklin, celebrates First Friday, September 2, 2011, from 5 – 8 pm with photography by Vern Bartley. The exhibition continues through September 30.

Vern Bartley, Bend artist, shows images from his 2010 fall four of Central and Eastern Oregon.  Fulfilling a long-anticipated desire, he traveled to Christmas Valley, Ft. Rock and points south then onward to the Alvord Desert.  Heading east he visited the Owyhee River, Pillars of Rome, Leslie Gulch, the Oregon Trail, Hells Canyon, Zumwalt Prairie and many other remote and historical sites.

Shooting NIKON digital cameras in color, b/w and b/w infrared (to record invisible spectrums of light and greater detail), the award-winning artist captured both Oregon history and beauty.  He journeyed the path less traveled with washed-out roads, days of little human contact, cattle herds to navigate and other travails – all to create the spectacular photos seen in the exhibit.

During the art walk, Typhoon! serves wine and Thai appetizers and the popular Prairie Rockets blue-grass band will entertain with the local vocal trio featuring Shirley Walkey on guitar and vocals, Patty Meehan on 5 string banjo and vocals, and Aspen Clayton on mandolin and vocals. Billye Turner, art consultant, provides additional information at 541.382.9398.

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Glenroe Antiques & The Jewell Box
841 Bond Street

Our featured artist for September Art Walk is Barbara Higgins.  She is a self taught painter who loves animals and incorporates them into her landscapes.  She has lived in beautiful Bend Oregon for about six years with her husband and just started seriously painting since she moved here.  Living in Bend continues to inspire her to paint.  Stop in and see some of her beautiful work and have a taste of wine and chocolate.

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High Desert Gallery
10 NW Minnesota Avenue at The Oxford

Come celebrate with us as we host “Introducing…”, a group exhibition showcasing our new artists and their works to the gallery. The exhibition runs from September 1 through October 4, at High Desert Gallery’s downtown Bend, Oregon art gallery located at 10 NW Minnesota Avenue at The Oxford.

The Artist Preview Day opens the exhibition and sale on Thursday, September 1, from 10am to 6pm and provides an opportunity for visitors and collectors to see new artist’s work prior to the opening reception to be held during First Friday Gallery Walk, September 2 from 5 – 9 pm. Come see our new artist’s work and enjoy refreshments. High Desert Gallery is open daily and the events are free to attend and open to the public.

Our new artists: ”Introducing…” Painters, Jody Katopothis, Judy Hoiness and Alexandra Becker Black, Bronze artist, Jeff Brown, Ceramic Artists, J & R Gumaelius, Liza Halvorsen and Kim Murton, and Jewelery artist, Judy Clinton. We are proud and excited to be able represent their works.

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John Paul Designs
1006 NW Bond Street

John Paul Designs. Custom Jewelry + Signature Series. Specializing in unique, one of a kind wedding and engagement rings in a variety of metals. www.johnpauldesigns.com

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Karen Bandy Design Jewelry
25 Minnesota Avenue

Karen Bandy’s new work is done mostly on a larger scale, her latest work is more expressive and employs a different color palette. Keeping to her true self “it is still colorful and bold, yet is freer, just like a party”, Karen says, “the work is reminiscent of jazz and cocktails and fun at the beach”. Expressive line, shape and texture help create the mood. “These abstract paintings conjure up a happy time, a good place to be”.

Karen’s new jewelry this month is a little more fun too. Her latest pink sapphire ring is reminiscent of a floral shape, and is accented with rich grass green Tsavorite garnet, some purple, and a splash of blue. If it were a cocktail it would be a Manhattan!

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Kariella
750 Lava Street Suite 120

Grand Re-opening! 4pm-8pm champagne, wine, appetizers and a special discount!

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Mockingbird Gallery
869 Wall Street #120

On Thursday, September 1, 2011, Mockingbird Gallery presents “Wild & Free” a new exhibit of work by two artists devoted to wildlife conservation.  Zimbabwe artist Lindsay Scott and Texas artist T.D. Kelsey’s show will open on Thursday night, September 1st from 5 to 8 pm, and it continues on First Friday, September 2nd from 5 to 9 pm.  Please join us both evenings to meet the artists.  Jazz music will be provided by Rich Hurdle and Friends on First Friday.  The exhibit will continue through September 30, 2011.

Internationally renowned artist Lindsay Scott grew up in her home country of Zimbabwe and developed a love and respect for the natural world.  In her oil paintings and drawings, she captures the many moods of the magnificent creatures that go about their daily lives in the vast and fascinating arena of Africa.  Her early training as an illustrator, botanical researcher and biologist allows her to capture in exact detail the life and spirit of the wildlife.  Her primary objective is to preserve this beauty for future generations.

T.D. Kelsey’s work also reflects a keen interest in wildlife conservation.  His expressive bronze sculptures come to life and reflect the energy, personality and movement of range animals and wild horses in Texas.  His love of sculpture is based on his rodeo career and ranch life.  T.D. raises Longhorn cattle on his Texas ranch, and he is passionate about seeing the wildlife and range animals firsthand.  He then recreates his vision in a bold and impressionistic style.

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Pave Fine Jewelry
101 Minnesota Avenue

For the September First Friday, Pavé Fine Jewelry in downtown Bend will be featuring the works of artists Gabrielle Taylor and Chris Eckberg. This husband and wife duo share a studio in their home, and though they pursue different mediums, creativity has always been a focal point in their life together.

Gabrielle is a jewelry artist working in .999 fine silver. Using Precious Metal Clay (PMC) she creates uniquely individual pieces displaying beautiful shapes and textures. Her silver work is then often combined with a variety of quality gemstones to further enhance its artistic appeal.

Chris is a watercolorist, and will be showing a number of his recent works. Whatever might catch his eye can become the imagery for one of his paintings, whether a scene from his travels or from outside the kitchen window. One of these pieces was recently included in the Northwest Watercolor Society’s 71st Annual Open Exhibition.

Join us at Pavé Fine Jewelry for September First Friday, meet these artists and enjoy their
work.

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Red Chair Gallery

103 Oregon Avenue  (541) 306-3176

We will be featuring Barbara Werdell large colorful acrylic paintings, Jim Dailings jewelry and Joanie Callen’s glass work. Come see us, reception is 5 to 9 and the show will be up for the month of September!

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Sage Custom Framing and Gallery
834 Brooks Street

For September, Sage Custom Framing and Gallery will be showing the latest work done by Artist Ron Raasch, mixed media.  Live music and refreshments will be served for First Friday,  Come and enjoy!

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Silverado Quartet
Singing Throughout Downtown!

SILVERADO QUARTET: Hope Bridges, Lead; Rebecca Wagner, Tenor; Debi Fooks, Bass; Janice Wheeler, Baritone.

We sing a cappella barbershop style harmony with a varied repertoire including old favorites, songs like CRAZY, and humorous numbers.

We have competed in Regional Competition and in the Bend’s got Talent Show.  We also have sung the National Anthem, in an original arrangement by our baritone, to open for the Bend Elks ballgames and other events in the Central Oregon area.

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Thump Coffee
25 NW Minnesota Avenue

Artist, designer and activist Euijin Gray will exhibit a collection of mixed media works — entitled “being. small. simple. green.” — throughout September at Thump Coffee in downtown Bend. Thump Coffee also will be open late for First Friday Art Walk on September 2.

According to Gray, her recent work is derived from spending several months in the temperate rainforest of Tennessee, where it is much greener than her high desert home of Bend. Inspired by many continuous days spent in the forest, the work displayed is very small in scale and utilizes acrylics, photos, drawings, handmade paper, wood, canvas and board.

Gray also works as a freelance visual designer under the name alpie design, primarily focused on logo design. In addition, Gray recently helped create a non-profit organization, theBedouins, an “artivism” for peace in the Middle East.

For more, visit alpie design at www.alpiedesign.com and theBedouins at www.thebedouins.org.

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True Adams Company
750 Lava Road Suite #100

True Adams Company is showing the photography of Caitlin Ducsik at 750 Lava Road, Suite 100, just around the corner from the Oxford Hotel.

Through the viewfinder of her camera, Caitlin captures life’s simple truths with the magic of light and the beauty of people and landscape. Sometimes a raft guide and sushi chef, often a traveler, Caitlin is always a photographer.

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Urban Beauty Bar
5 Minnesota Avenue

Karen Bandy’s Rubies and Garnets… oh my! series will be displayed at Urban Beauty Bar through the month of September.
The Urban Beauty Bar is located at 5 NW Minnesota Ave Downtown Bend, 541-382-4800 They will be open for First Friday September 2nd from 5-9pm

“Travel” by Karen Bandy 24×24 Acrylic on Canvas

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Wabi Sabi
830 NW Wall Street

Wabi Sabi will be hosting Local Geek Chic Artist  Erin Kerley Sake and interesting Japanese snacks will be served.

This is a list based upon the best information we have at the moment.

Please check back for updates.

January 7-First Friday Art Walk

February 4-First Friday Art Walk

March 4-First Friday Art Walk

April 1-First Friday-Spring Art Hop

April 23-Earth Day Parade and Festival

May 5-Cinco de Mayo

May 6-First Friday Art Walk

June 3-First Friday Art Walk

June 5-Heaven Can Wait Walk-Drake Park

June 25 & 26-Bite of Bend

July 1-First Friday Art Walk

July 4-Pet Parade and Old Fashioned 4th of July

July 9 & 10-Bank of the Cascades Bend Summer Festival

July 23-Cascade Cycling Classic Downtown Criterium

July 28, 29, 30, 31-Downtown Bend Sidewalk Sale

August 5-First Friday Art Walk

August 5, 6, 7-Classic Car Show- Flashback Cruz

September 2-First Friday Art Walk

September 2 & 3-Little Woody Craft Brew Fest

September 11-Great Drake Park Duck Race

September 23 & 24-Bend Oktoberfest

October 1 & 2-Bank of the Cascades Bend Fall Fest

October 7-First Friday Fall Art Hop

October 6-9- Bend Film Festival

October 15-16- Bend Venture Conference

November 2-6- The Nature of Words Literary Event

November 4-First Friday Art Walk

November 11-Veteran’s Day Parade

November 25-Holiday Tree Lighting

December 2-First Friday Art Walk

December 3-Jingle Bell Run

December 3-Bend Christmas Parade

Businesses stay open late showcasing art!

Friday, October 7, 5-9pm

Stroll downtown and enjoy art, wine, music, food and fun as we celebrate our community and the arts.

Need childcare while you enjoy Art Walk???

Check out Drop & Hop,

a youth arts & music event where you drop the kids

while you hop @ Art Hop!!!

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Alleda Real Estate
25 Minnesota Avenue #1

The Fall Art Hop features several artists from the High Desert Art League. Visit them online at www.highdesertartleague.com.

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Arts Central
875 Brooks Street

Potters for Education is partnering again with Arts Central in October to support children’s art education.  From Oct 1-23, local potters will show and sell their pottery at Arts Central, 875 NW Brooks St., in Bend as a fundraiser with a portion of all sales going towards Arts Central’s scholarship program for youth in need.

In July, Potters for Education raised over $2,200.00 for Art Centrals’ scholarship fund.  Coordinators for the show are Ceci Capen and Holly Davis. “These shows represent our best work and allow us to share time with our fellow potters. We are committed to art education and want to give back to the community”, says Holly Davis. “We continue to keep our shows fresh and exciting. We’ve invited two Seattle potters and added new local potters to the show. Come see this exciting show”, says Ceci Capen.

Participating potters include: Cathy Willis, Peter Roussel, Holly Davis, Ariel Shriner, Ceci Capen, Charlene Hickey, Dori Kite and Diane Burns.

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At The Beach
850 Wall Street

Dominick Hurley is a 15 year old singer, songwriter and guitar player.  He is a member of the band Overdub the Radio, a local Bend favorite.  Dominick’s music is reminiscent of the acoustic/pop sound of Jack Johnson and Jason Miraz infused with the reggae vibe of Bob Marley and Michael Franti.  In addition to playing covers of the artists that influence his musical style, Dominick performs originals that are a unique blend of them all.

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Azura Studio
856 Bond Street #3 

Live bluegrass music from The Prairie Rockets

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Bella Moda
1001 Wall Street

Bella Moda presents Tom Rice at Art Walk, October 7th. Tom is a   Bend resident whose creative media include photography, books, and cooking.  His photographs have been displayed at the Deschutes Library and other Central Oregon venues, and he has made presentations about “The I’d-Rather-Not Cook Book” on TV and in local culinary classrooms.  His love of photography began when he lived in Jackson Wyoming, and its stunning scenery is manifest in the vivid images that are his signature style. Please join us for an artist reception from 5-9 pm at Bella Moda, 1001 NW Wall St., Downtown Bend. Contact Karen at 541-550-7001 for more information…

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Bend Brewing Company
1019 Brooks Street

Tom Weber grew up in New Hampshire, hiking and taking pictures in the White Mountains. Ten years ago he moved to Bend, Oregon. Along the way his hobby has turned into a passion. His work reflects his love for the outdoors, especially the Pacific Northwest. “It’s the mission to find the greatest picture” which in return has introduced him to his love of nature.

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Bend Premier Real Estate
550 Franklin Avenue #108

Camera in hand, John Keys has “roamed and rambled” some of the most beautiful and fascinating places on earth. His photographs of landscapes, wildlife and local culture are chronicles of his explorations since long ago college days. The images are taken in Oregon and Wyoming, represent his growing love for the wondrous colors & textures of the mountains, rivers & lakes of his new Northwest home. John and his wife, Susan, live in Bend, having arrived from the Washington, DC area in 2008. John has published photographs in Nature Photographer Magazine, Exposure Gallery, The Western Star, and, even, the Journal of Rural Mental Health. He is a member of the North American Nature Photographers Association, and his work can be seen at RamblinImages.com.

Skyway Native American Flute musician Ron Laws will share his melodious calling of the flute throughout the evening and will have a display of his hand crafted flutes.

Join us for an evening of artistic expression. Bend Premier Real Estate is a boutique firm specializing in the listing and sales of Central Oregon properties, www.bendpremierrealestate.com.

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Blue Star Salon
1001 Wall Street #103

Blue Star Salon will be featuring the talented local Artist Barbara Berry from Sisters Oregon. Barbara works in acrylic and watercolor and brings to light the special connection of the subject and the onlooker. She is represented by several galleries in the northwest and also teaches classes.
Pleas join us from 5 to 8pm for an artist reception of our usual fanfare of wine/beer, N/A punch and finger foods.
Our Blue Star Beauties will be on hand as well to answer questions you may have about our services. Fall is in the air and it is a great time to change your style!

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Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty
821 Wall Street

Hosted by Tanya Tonge, Broker
Music by Warren Zaiger and friends

Featured Artists:
Dorothy Freudenberg, Image Creator

Dorothy is a photographer who has left the confines of traditional photography and embraced the new digital technologies, producing works that are in a sense, multi-media. By combining photography with the capabilities of a digital darkroom, working in programs that allow her to build multi-layered pieces, she transforms her factual photography renditions into expressions of internal emotional conditions, with brilliantly-colored, painterly qualities. Years of study in black and white photography have expanded into a new art form, whose tools leave room for a limitless range of possibilities, challenging her to continually engage in experimenting and expanding her expressive capabilities.

Jim Holmdahl, Image Creator/Photographer

In 2008 James decided to pursue photography as a serious hobby hoping. At a number of art shows, photographers would share their work and techniques with HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography.  James was inspired, fascinated and amazed by the stunning images, even from simple shots they were able to create.  So he and his wife collaborated, started making trips (mostly in Oregon) to capture the photos you see in his collection.  We welcome this new image creator to the Central Oregon art scene.  Come down to view his work!

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Clutch
124 Minnesota Avenue

For October’s Art Hop, Clutch will be featuring the abstract photography of Bridget McGinn.  Bridget is drawn to abstract and often impressionistic images.  Behind the camera, her intent is always to enter into the energy and spirit of the subject in front of the lens and share it’s own story.  Most of Bridget’s images are printed on gallery wrapped canvas but she also has images printed on silk.

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Cowgirl Cash
924 Brooks Street

What a month for Art Hop! Cowgirl Cash has Maya Moon Designs as our featured artist.  Like your wristlets, wallets and bags unique?  Come to Cowgirl Cash for the selection of your life!

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The Dog Patch
120 Minnesota Avenue

The Dog Patch will be introducing Dorota Nowak and her art work that not only shows off her doggie art but scenes of Central Oregon as well

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Douglas Fine Jewelry
1012 Wall Street

Douglas Fine Jewelry owners Steve and Elyse Douglas are in the store conversing about designing trends and Sunstone mining.  The featured artist for October is Rod Frederick, wildlife artist, and Rod will be talking about his hiking expeditions for his show called “Life on the Pacific Rim”.  Light jazz is in the background with Elyse on vocals and Quiet Dave on keyboard.  On Minnesota Ave next to Tart.

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Dream Pebbles Bath
112 Minnesota Avenue

Stop by and check out our Monet & Picasso soaps! We have over 60 different fragrances in our organic, all natural and Vegan soaps. All earrings are $4, butterfly sequin headbands $4 and other goodies like designer perfume and so much more!

Locally made Beer soap coming soon!

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Faveur
714 Franklin Avenue

faveur is proud to host local photographer Amanda Wingers. As always, we will be serving Champagne and brownies.

Ever since she was a child, Amanda Wingers loved taking pictures. What started out as a simple fascination is turning into a career that has taken her to Africa and Central America working along side missions organizations as a photographer and storyteller.

Amanda believes that the unity of images and words is a powerful tool for change and advocacy. Her photographs beg us to remember that these people are more then headlines and statistics – they are families, parents, sons and daughters with hopes and dreams of their own. Her heart is to give a voice to the silenced and bring to light the forgotten of our world.

Amanda lives and works in Bend, OR as a photographer specializing in weddings, portraiture, documentary, and travel photography.

Visit her website at http://cargocollective.com/amandawingersimages

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The Feather’s Edge Finery
113 Minnesota Avenue

Local artist Ken Simms will be featured @ The Feather’s Edge for October Art Hop.  Photography, as well as picture frames & wall panels made from repurposed materials.  Ken also works for Central Oregon Humane Society, and is an avid cyclist.  See his work @ 113 NW Minnesota.

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The Franklin Crossing Building
Corner of Franklin and Bond Street

 Art in the Atrium at Franklin Crossing, 550 NW Franklin, celebrates First Friday, October 7, 2011, from 5 – 8 pm with contemporary paintings by Gary Vincent and D L Watson and a feature by Ann Bullwinkel and Bill Logan. The exhibition continues through October 30.

Gary Vincent presents multi-hued, expressionistic acrylic landscapes interpreting Central Oregon.  He develops the composition central to the image and then works in successive, often visible layers to create movement and depth.  Study with Ovanes Berberian and Del Gish, associates of noted impressionist Sergi Bongart, influenced his use of color.  Vincent paints in the tradition of Bongart who stressed the “…spirit of painting can trump technique,” as his paintings reveal a deep affection for Oregon landscape.

D. L. Watson’s mixed media, abstract paintings, titled to broadly suggest themes such as music or environmental challenges, are non-representational in imagery.  Rather, they are expressions of the artist’s emotions that emerge as the paintings evolve in the complex layering and other applications of multiple mediums.   Artslant, a contemporary web-based art network, awarded her an Abstract Painting Showcase award and a Painting Showcase award in 2011.

 Also showing are a selection of oils by Ann Bullwinkel and Bill Logan expressing the artists’ impressions of deep space, long exposure photography, some from the Hubble Telescope.  Images range in proximity to Earth from Io, a moon of Jupiter, to the Whirlpool Galaxy, a beautiful face-on spiral galaxy about 35 million light years distant.  The couple’s interest in the images arises from Logan’s knowledge and skill as an amateur astronomer and Bullwinkel’s intent to work in abstract imagery.

Typhoon! serves wine and Thai appetizers and the popular Tommy Leroy Trio performs jazz with Andy Armor, piano, George Bouhey, drums, and Tom Freedman, bass.  Billye Turner, art consultant, provides additional information at 541.382.9398.

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The Frugal Boutique & Tres Chic Lingerie
206 Oregon Avenue Suite #1

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Giddy Up!
126 Minnesota Avenue

Art from Bill Lane and Dorota Norwalk. Also live music from Doug White.

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Glenroe Antiques & The Jewell Box
841 Bond Street

 Our featured artist for September Art Walk is Barbara Higgins.  She is a self taught painter who loves animals and incorporates them into her landscapes.  She has lived in beautiful Bend Oregon for about six years with her husband and just started seriously painting since she moved here.  Living in Bend continues to inspire her, barbara also paints wonderful pet portraits.  Stop in and see some of her beautiful work, have a taste of wine and chocolate and browse our eclectic selection of vintage jewelry and antiques.

Also showing this month is Erin Kerley of Geek Chic Arts. She is an up and coming artist focused on lowbrow, outsider art.  Her primary subjects are pop culture and video game media.  Her art asks people to remember their childhood and enjoy the times when cartoons were cool, video games were awesome, and being a kid rocked.

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High Desert Gallery
10 NW Minnesota Avenue at The Oxford

Come celebrate with us as we host “Impressions”, an exhibition by Oregon artist and painter, Judy Hoiness and Oregon artist and craftsman, Thomas Hughes. The exhibition runs from October 6 through November 1, at High Desert Gallery’s downtown Bend, Oregon art gallery.

The Artist Preview Day opens the exhibition and sale on Thursday, October 6, from 10am to 6pm and provides an opportunity for visitors and collectors to see the new work prior to the opening Artist Reception to be held during First Friday Gallery Walk, October 7, from 5 – 9 pm. The artists will be present during First Friday Gallery Walk. Come see our new artist’s work and enjoy refreshments. High Desert Gallery is open daily and the events are free to attend and open to the public.

About Judy Hoiness: A collection of watercolor and acrylic paintings on canvas of scenic and historical areas in Central and Eastern Oregon by fourth generation Oregonian and Bend resident for forty years. Judy paints from memory in the studio recalling her impressions and emotions that she had while she was exploring the land. This allows her freedom to select unusual hues, invent shapes and textures yet capturing the essence of the place. Such Oregon areas as Hoogie Doogie Mountain, Shoofly Creek, Kinzua and Rome, are just a few unusual places painted for this show.

About Thomas Hughes: His series of mechanical theaters is a recent extension of his longtime career as a furniture maker. He has now ventured into a more expressive medium, the sculptures allow him to explore his interests which include: birds, engineering, kinetic movement, wood carving, folk art, roadside attractions, and circuses just to name a few.

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John Paul Designs
1006 Bond Street

John Paul Designs. Custom Jewelry + Signature Series. Specializing in unique, one of a kind wedding and engagement rings in a variety of metals.

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Karen Bandy Design Jewelry
25 Minnesota Avenue

Bandy + Bird = “Hot Notes and Cool Rhythms”
Artists Karen Bandy and Pam Jersey Bird accomplished something unique and rewarding while collaborating on a series of original paintings. They will exhibit the results of their contemporary creations on First Friday’s Art Hop October 7th at Bandy’s downtown studio in a show called “Hot Notes and Cool Rhythms”.
Come see the expressive paintings, enjoy blues by Joe Balsamo, and see what collaboration is all about.

The show runs October 7th -31st at Bandy’s Studio
Reception First Friday October 7th, 5-9pm
Live music 6-8pm

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Kariella Clothes Shop
720 Lava Suite 120

Kariella trunk show featuring designer Nicole Bolling of Sparrow Jewels and her beautiful handmade jewelry. Each piece is inspired by the glorious beauty of nature, featuring semi-precious stones and metals Nicole puts her heart and soul into each and every piece. She will have a wide array of new one of a kind pieces on display, plus lots of new Kariella arrivals too…the perfect opportunity for getting a jump start on your holiday shopping! Join us from 5-9pm Friday October 7th for champagne, truffles and a special discount!

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Mockingbird Gallery
869 Wall Street #120

Dan Chen and William Pickerd come together for a collaborative show entitled “Nature’s Bounty” on First Friday Art Hop and Art Walk, October 7th.  The show opens at Mockingbird Gallery from 5 to 9 pm, and music will be provided by Rich Hurdle and Friends.

The well-known art of Dan Chen is a marriage of the finest qualities of eastern and western style and technique.  Moving to the Pacific Northwest engendered in Dan a love of wildlife, and he depicts the indigenous creatures in his beautiful bronzes.  Dan uses either a wax or oil based sculpting medium depending on the size and complexity of the subject.  He uses the “lost wax” casting method in combination with a method that uses a fine ceramic shell to ensure the finest detail.  After casting, he applies his own patinas using various chemicals to give the pieces the desired color and texture.

William Pickerd, whose home is in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, is a woodworker turned sculptor of stone, a “turner” who transforms chunks of alabaster into vessels.  These bowls are exquisitely rimmed in exotic woods.  “My vessel shapes, turned very thin, allow the stone to paint scenes of mystery and drama.”  William orders hundreds of pounds of alabaster at a time from digs in Colorado, Southern Utah and Volterra, Italy.  “My alabaster comes in a wide range of colors, and can be found all over the world.”  His lathe is a Hegner VB 36 Master Bowlturner.

Examples of the sculptors’ collaboration are two pieces titled “Spring Song” and “Dreamweaver”.  The vessels consist of White Colorado Alabaster with bronze hummingbird finials.  They will be included in the exhibit.

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Nature of Words
224 NW Oregon Avenue

The October 7^th First Friday Art Walk at The Nature of Words (NOW) will feature readings by local writers Suzanne Burns and Jim Churchill-Dicks, and a display of woven paper art and poetry by artist Alice Van Leunen. NOW will open the art exhibit at 5:30 p.m. and the readings will start at 7:00 p.m. Wine and beverages will be served.

Suzanne Burns’ first short story collection, “Misfits and Other Heroes,” debuted from Dzanc Books in 2009. Her last poetry collection, “The Paris Poems,” came out in December from BlazeVOX Books. Burns says she is currently writing more poems about Portland, dessert and very cute boys.

In addition to being an English Teacher at Crook County High School in Prineville, Oregon, Jim Churchill-Dicks holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College and his work has appeared in Fire Magazine, The Other Journal, Vain Magazine, Press One Quarterly and others.  His chapbook titled “Beyond Telling” was a semifinalist for the 2010 Concrete Wolf Chapbook Prize. His book-length collection of poetry titled  “Jacob Wrestling” was a semifinalist for the Tupelo Press Dorset Prize in 2005.  Additionally, he is the founder and editor of torches n’ pitchforks; an online teen literary journal established in 2008 and most recently underwritten by The Nature of Words. Visit torches n’ pitchforks. 

Alice Van Leunen’s art display will feature woven paper constructions with embellishments of thread, lettering, metallic elements, cloth, stitchery and other materials for texture and richness. Chosen materials often relate to suggested themes such as quilting, landscapes and literature, including the Delectable Mountain series with reference to “The Pilgrim’s Progress” and the Ice Nine series from Kurt Vonnegut’s “Cat’s Cradle.” In 1993, the Oregon Arts Commission awarded Van Leunen an Individual Artist Fellowship for her unique imagery.

Van Leunen’s artwork also includes poetry by Kelly Gill Holland. The poet, published in periodicals such as Modern Poetry in New York and the Oregonian, notes that early days with her father in the wilderness inspired much of her work, as did her interest in language, music and voice. The two long-time friends collaborated on themes as reflected in chosen poems that appear written or lettered on the constructions.

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Patagonia @ Bend
920 Bond Street Suite #101

Mike Putnam photography.
Outdoor photography of Central Oregon.

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Pave Fine Jewelry
101 Minnesota Avenue

For the October First Friday Art Walk, Pavé Fine Jewelry in downtown Bend will be featuring the work of artists Gabrielle Taylor and Chris Eckberg. This husband and wife duo share a studio in their home, and though they pursue different mediums, art and creativity have always been a focal point in their life together.

Gabrielle is a jewelry artist working in .999 fine silver. Using Precious Metal Clay (PMC) she creates uniquely individual pieces featuring beautiful shapes and textures. She often combines quality gemstones or touches of gold with her silver work to further enhance the artistic appeal.

Chris, a watercolorist, will be displaying some of his recent work. The inspiration for his paintings lies in whatever catches his artistic eye, whether a scene from his overseas travels or a view from the kitchen window. One of these pieces was recently included in the Northwest Watercolor Society’s 71st Annual Open Exhibition.

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Red Chair Gallery
103 Oregon Avenue

“Passion: Texture & Color” featuring Annie Dyers ceramics, The Way We Art fiber goods, and Kim Jones large acrylic paintings.

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Sage Custom Framing and Gallery
834 NW Brooks Street

The featured artist for October is Janice Druan. The theme for her show is “Tribute to the West”. Sage Custom Framing and Gallery is showing a selection of her oil landscape paintings depicting the beauty of the American West. Janice will be present during Art Hop and refreshments will be served. The show will remain on display through October 29th.

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Thump Coffee
25 NW Minnesota Avenue

For Fall Art Hop, we’re excited to extend into October the mixed media show and new works of artist, designer and activist Euijin Gray. Her show — entitled “being. small. simple. green.” — is inspired by months spent in the green, wet forest of Tennessee and incorporates acrylics, photos, drawings, handmade paper, wood, canvas and board. Please also step out into the breezeway to enjoy live blues guitar by singer songwriter Joseph Balsamo, compliments of Karen Bandy Studio.

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Bend Visitor Center
750 Lava Road

Visit Bend doesn’t mind if people color on the walls at the Bend Visitor Center. In fact, they’re willing to pay for it.

In September 2011, Visit Bend kicked off the Pillars of Art program. Pillars of Art  is designed to introduce tourists to Bend’s unique arts and culture scene, and to support emerging local artists.
Every three months, Visit Bend will choose one local artist to create unique chalk drawings on two large, cement pillars in the lobby of the Bend Visitor Center. The chosen artist will also have his or her framed art displayed and sold in the visitor center during the three-month period, including First Friday Art Walks.

Megan McGuinness – Featured artist from October 1 to December 31, 2011

Megan was born and raised in Portland, Oregon in the early 90’s. Surrounded by the creativity and culture of the Pacific Northwest, she grasped at every chance to express herself and reinvpillars-of-art-bend-mcguiness.jpgent the natural beauty around her. Beginning with her first solo art show at 13, Megan knew drawing and painting would be a passion for years to come.Megan moved to Bend in January of 2010 and fell in love with the unique art culture that is here. She loves attending Downtown First Friday Art Walks and trips to Pak-it to find re-usable materials to paint on. Megan mixes realism with surrealism and adds a pinch of repetition to create a whimsical movement to her paintings. She hopes to make the viewer’s eyes dance with her quirky imaginings, bright colors, and fanciful characters.Megan was a resident at Poethouse Art for six months and spends time in the summer volunteering at a 4-H camp in Salem, Oregon, recently completing an all camp mural and teaching art to children. When not painting, She brings her unique touch to Ida’s cupcake cafe on Bend’s Westside. Megan hopes to continue pursuing an education in Fine Arts, but  enjoys being a student of the amazing life and natural beauty  Bend has to offer.

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Wabi Sabi
830 Wall Street

Back by popular demand, wabi sabi is happy to host cosplayers this Art Walk!

Cosplay (???? kosupure), short for “costume play”, is a type of performance art in which participants don costumes and accessories to represent a specific character or idea, often drawn from popular fiction in Japan.

Prizes and processions for participants. Sake and snacks will be served.

At the Mirror Pond Plaza: an ETSY craft fair, A Kids Open mic, also in the Music by The up two down, Sek’nd Hand Smoke, Jason Schweitzer, and Many others.

At Tart Bistro “A Night Under the Covers” featuring covers of Tom Petty by local musicians including: Anastacia Beth Scott, Stan Roach, Michael Martinez, David Miller, and Many, Many more. Also Featuring art from Kaycee Anseth Townsend.

At Showcase Ink Grand Opening! Be sure to Check out Downtown’s newest spot for the Best Ink, and The Newest Urban Apparel, Featuring artwork by Kristopher James Brown, and Music by DJ Mark Rada.

At The New MAdHappy Lounge, Local One Man Band Tony Smiley will be there Rocking the Joint, and art from Erick Hoogen.

Proceeds from these event will benefit many charitable organizations, including, the Kids Center, The Bethlehem Inn, Village works, and Many more, so be sure to come down and give back this first friday!

Friday, August 5th, 5-9pm

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Need childcare while you enjoy Art Walk???

Check out Drop & Hop,

a youth arts & music event where you drop the kids

while you hop @ Art Walk!!!

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Alleda Real Estate
25 Minnesota Avenue #1

The August Art Walk features art from Richard Frederick and Patricia Clark.

Richard Frederick is an award winning photographer who has been making photographs for over 30 years. His passion for photography during many of those years was shared with a career in engineering. The dual disciplines of science and photography are altogether complimentary and provide his depth of understanding in the use of photographic science and basic tools to produce captivating works of photographic art.

Patricia Clark, founder of Atelier 6000, a printmaking studio, is an established Master Printmaker and artist teacher whose artwork draws inspiration from the natural world. A nationally respected artist and teacher Clark intermixes her appreciation of nature and landscape to create artwork.

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Arts Central
875 Brooks Street

The August First Friday Art Walk features two shows at Arts Central: The ALT Group and the COMAG Show.

The painting group alt is a group of local painters who share information, techniques, and creative ideas. All alt members focus on alternative styles of painting that include encaustic, mixed media, collage, printmaking and acrylic. The members are: Pam Jersey Bird, Pat Clark, Terry Gloeckler, Judy Hoiness, Barbara Hudin, Mike Kelly, Justyn Livingston, Ingrid Lustig, and Ron Schultz.

Members of the Central Oregon Metal Arts Guild (COMAG) will be featured as part of the August First Friday Art Walk, on August 5^th, at Arts Central downtown, from 5pm-9pm. Their work will also be on display and for sale on Saturday August 6^th, from 10am-4pm.

 COMAG is an artisan group dedicated to promoting education, information and collaboration in the metal arts and crafts. It’s members range from goldsmiths and silversmiths through artists working in other metals including bronze, iron and steel.

 These craftspeople live and work here in Bend, and would enjoy meeting community members interested in knowing more about their art, so come on down to the Arts Central building in the park, and see some of their beautiful work. Members will be glad to explain the details of their work, and the many methods used in the production of the pieces.

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Bella Moda
1001 Wall Street

Bella Moda is pleased to present the work of Woodworking artist Chris Castle at Artwalk August 5th.  Chris has a natural affinity for the twists and turns of Central Oregon juniper. Peeling away the fibrous bark of fallen boughs and stumps, Chris finds inspiration for sculpture, furniture, lamps and architectural design elements. His finished pieces exude a combination of rustic charm and elegance. Each piece he creates preserves and showcases the natural spirals, twists and angles that occur in live juniper trees as they grow.
Chris is a native Central Oregonian, and was raised exploring the beauty of the high desert. His lifelong appreciation for the outdoors is evident in the creativity and the respect he shows for the native materials he works with. Please join us for an artist reception from 5-9pm, Friday, August 5th at Belle Moda ,1001  NW Wall St, Downtown Bend.  For more information please call Karen at 541-550-7001.

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Bend Premier Real Estate
550 NW Franklin Avenue Suite 100

Art On The Go and Bend Premiere Real Estate present The Work of Clyde Keller and Jim Holmdahl. Clyde is a local legend with black and white images including Bill Murray, Robert F. Kennedy, Ken Kesey and Timothy Leary. Jim is a newcomer to the scene with his captivating and fresh digital images. A large variety of prints will also be available.

Please join us for an evening of soulful expression and uplifting enjoyment.  Bend Premier Real Estate is a boutique real estate firm specializing in the listing and sales of Central Oregon properties. Call Laura Curry at 541-408-3464 or www.bendpremierrealestate.com for further information.

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Blue Star Salon
1001 Wall Street #103

Blue Star Salon will be featuring the art of Clare Nordhus this first friday as well as Aloha Toe Rings.
Clare Nordhus was raised on a small farm in North Eastern Kansas. She fell in love with the open land and a simple way of living as a child and carries this love with her through life. Nature and its pureness is a huge influence in her work. After studying art in college, she discovered beautiful, ancient finishes from around the world, this old world look is often reflected in her paintings. Clare has lived all over the US and finally discovered the majestic NW, lived in Portland for 7 years and recently moved to Bend to produce art and open her Skin Care Practice, Luna Healing Studio. Her work is for sale at Blue Star Salon, located in downtown Bend and will be showing until the end of August.
Clare will be at the Salon from 5 to 9 pm and there will be an Artist reception at that time, we will have a drawing for a special prize. Stop by for some of our famoous treats, tasty beer, wine, or n/a punch. Happy Summer!!

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Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty
821 Wall Street

August Featured Artists: Steve Pierce and Annie Dyer.

Steve Pierce- Photography www.stevepiercephotography.com Steve Pierce’s goal as an artist is to share his unique perception of the world as much as possible.  As he enthusiastically notes, “Sometimes I go to places you’re not, and I want to capture that for you.”  A noble goal for an artist who has distinguished himself in almost every competition and juried exhibition in the Northwest that he has entered since 1999.

Annie Dyer – Potter www.anniedyer.com Annie Dyer’s first serious introduction to art in the clay medium came in
1987 when she was invited to complete a two-year apprenticeship with a master ceramicist in Japan. There she learned the aesthetic and patience required to create elegant pottery forms. A few years later, back in the states, the beauty and ruggedness of the Pacific Northwest worked its way into her mind, and ultimately, her art. Today Dyer¹s unique ceramic creations unite simple, graceful lines with the organic textures of nature.

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Clutch
124 NW Minnesota Street

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Common Table
150 NW Oregon Avenue

The First Friday art walk features music by Duncan MacNeil & Raise the Vibe and art by Mark Rada.

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Cowgirl Cash
924 Brooks Street

Cowgirl Cash is celebrating 1000 fans.  I took to heart Seth Godin’s video on building a tribe.  This marketing guru claims that if you have a 1000 fans who believe your product is special and worth talking about, your business will succeed.  I’m proud to have 1000 people that support me and my store.

 Please join myself and my family to celebrate. The guest artist is my friend Brad Irwin, the owner of Oregon Spirit Distilleries. Also, in the store is Kaci with KO photography to take fun, staged, Cowgirl Cash style photos. Food, Fun, Games. We hope you can come.

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Dalia & Emilia
855 Wall Street

This week Dalia & Emilia is hosting Soulbox!

Come down to 855 NW Wall for entertainment, wine and our unique selection of consignment clothing, fabulous shoes and quality handbags. Dalia & Emilia is home to your favorite hand-dipped truffle selection, funky jewelry, and memorable home interior and gifts.

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Deschutes Brewery
1044 Bond Street

In the back alley of our Bend pub we will be serving Kolsch, Delta IPA, and a Firkin’ Beer to be announced. We will have some tasty snacks to pair with those brews from the Deschutes Pub Kitchen and Willie Carmichael will kick off the night with live music from 5-6:30pm and the Moon Mountain Ramblers will keep you groovin’ from 7-9pm. Our local artist, Holy Hakala, will delight you with her hand-made jewelry and a fun time will be had by all. See you down here!

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Faveur
714 Franklin Avenue

Come check out one of Downtown Bend’s newest boutiques!!!  Faveur will be hosting Kierra Smith Apparel Designs, one of a kind handmade wedding dresses and we will also be serving complementary wine.

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The Feathers Edge Finery
113 Minnesota Avenue

The Feather’s Edge Finery will be hosting Bend’s very own “Just A Little Charm”.  Create your own custom charm, necklace, or dog tag.  Made from recycled copper.  Hand stamped just for you.  August First Friday 5pm-9pm.

http://thefeathersedge.com/

http://www.justalittlecharm.com/

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The Franklin Crossing Building Atrium
550 NW Franklin Avenue

Art in the Atrium at Franklin Crossing, 550 NW Franklin, celebrates First Friday, August 5, 2011, from 5 – 8 pm with contemporary mixed media paintings by Sandy Brooke and Alan Montgomery.  The exhibition continues through August 28.

 Sandy Brooke, Associate Professor of Art, OSU – Cascades, shows mixed media paintings reflecting her affection for multiple mediums.  Working with gouache, chalk, charcoal, oil, collage and other mediums, she paints multiple layers, removing and adding paint to create a non-linear perspective.  Combining Eastern and Western imagery in a new series, she considers “Fate and Luck.”  The artist notes, “Things we cannot explain are written off as Fate and, when things go well, we might feel we just got Lucky.  Much of life is a complete mystery.  It’s the same in painting.”

Alan Montgomery, Associate Professor of Art, Dakota State University, also shows mixed media paintings combining digital imagery, collage and painting.  He explores relationship between surface and image, creating layers of information that are buried and exposed, deconstructed and re-combined.  His most recent work, “sweetcrude,” explores “our need to consume everything” and, a native of Belfast, Northern Ireland, another series, “Irish History Lessons,” offers an allegorical exploration of contemporary Irish history.

Typhoon! serves wine and Thai appetizers and the popular Tommy Leroy Trio performs jazz with Andy Armor, piano, George Bouhey, drums, and Tom Freedman, bass.  Billye Turner, art consultant, provides additional information at 541.382.9398.

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The Frugal Boutique & Tres Chic Lingerie
206 Oregon Avenue Suite #1

Michelle Freeman, a Pure Romance Consultant will be here to explain what Pure Romance is all about.
Artisit, Katie O”Neil has three beautiful paintings displayed for viewing and purchase!
5 pm – 9 pm. Wine will be served.

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High Desert Gallery
10 NW Minnesota Avenue at The Oxford

Come celebrate with us as we host “Uncelebrated Landmarks,” an exhibition by Cental Oregon oil painter, Donald Yatomi and Southern Oregon furniture maker, Bill More. The exhibition runs from August 4 through August 30, at High Desert Gallery’s downtown Bend, Oregon art gallery located at 10 NW Minnesota Avenue at The Oxford.

The Artist Preview Day opens the exhibition and sale on Thursday August 4, from 10am to 6pm and provides an opportunity for visitors and collectors to see the new work prior to the opening Artist Reception to be held during First Friday Gallery Walk, August 5 from 5 – 9 pm. The artists will be present during First Friday Gallery Walk, refreshments will be provided by Deschutes Brewery. High Desert Gallery is open daily and the events are free to attend and open to the public.

About Donald Yatomi: Donald is a graduate of the Art Center College of Design. As an oil painter, he explores the realms of the industrial and the urban and names his greatest influences as Willem de Kooning, Chuck Close and Antonio Tapies.  Donald resides and has his studio in Central Oregon.

About Bill More: Bill More is a designer and craftsman with over a decade of experience in Furniture design. Bill’s studio creates little waste as he is always conscious about his environmental impact. Often featured in such publications as Oregon Home magazine, area of design, Dwell, San Francisco Chronicle and Artisan N.W. magazine.  Bill resides and has his studio in Southern Oregon.

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John Paul Designs
1006 NW Bond Street

John Paul Designs. Custom Jewelry + Signature Series. Specializing in unique, one of a kind wedding and engagement rings in a variety of metals. www.johnpauldesigns.com

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Mirror Pond Cleaners
615 Franklin Avenue

For the August Art Walk, we are promoting our 6th annual Kids Coloring Contest. The kids coloring will be the featured artist. We will be serving refreshments and cookies. We have also scheduled a band to play during this time.

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Mockingbird Gallery
869 Wall Street #120

On First Friday, August 5, 2011 Mockingbird Gallery presents “Sacred Spaces,” exhibiting new work by Dawn Emerson and Ken Roth.  This two person show opens First Friday from 5 – 9 pm August 5 and continues through August 31.  Please join us for a glass of wine and an opportunity to meet both artists at the reception.  Music will be provided by Rich Hurdle and Friends.

Dawn Emerson enjoys the immediacy of pastel which allows her to capture the movement and energy of her subjects.  “My subjects of choice are the human figure, wild horses and ravens, rocks and waterscapes. Pastel felt familiar to me the first time I tried it.  It is a humble, yet powerfully expressive medium.  It is direct and immediate and it requires no preparation or drying, which suits my rather impulsive and impatient nature.”

“I strive to blend my love of Eastern and Western approaches to painting by combining ink with pastel.  Recently I have explored ways to combine the textural potential of printmaking including combining pastel with monoprint.”

Dawn lives with her husband Bruce on 5 acres in the volcanic high desert plateau of Central Oregon.  She teaches figure drawing at Central Oregon Community College and teaches pastel workshops in private and public venues throughout the United States.  Dawn is an award-winning signature member of the Pastel Society of America and the Pastel Society of the West Coast.

Ken Roth was drawn to Bend, Oregon where he lives with his family, because of its natural beauty including the Central Oregon landscape, rivers and mountains.  He is a diverse oil painter who is inspired by the beauty of nature.  He paints in the plein air tradition, and his subjects also include still life, human figures and wildlife.  Ken creates art for his soul.

Nature is a point of departure and inspiration.  It is the impression that counts, and Ken’s vision unfolds in a number of ways.  Some of his landscapes are recognizable Central Oregon monuments while others only hint at their origins with a swirl of abstract color and light.  Ken explores his design language in imaginative ways and still remains faithful to the subject.  He concentrates on “the life of the paint.”

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The Nature of Words
224 NW Oregon Avenue

First Friday August 5th 5-8 pm. Artist The Homeslice (Sarah Viles) and poet Cassie Moore join forces for a night of art, jewelry and poetry. The Homeslice’s one-of-a-kind creations incorporate vintage and comic, edgy and traditional, with her signature juxtaposition of native, folk-art and pop culture elements. Cassie Moore is a spoken word artist who also runs a local poetry slam, teaches for The Nature of Words Words Without Walls program, owns a local production company Loud Girl Productions, and is a graduate student at OSU Cascades.

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Patagonia @ Bend
920 Bond Street

The August Art Walk features the work of Timothy O. Sutherland.  The photographic career of Timothy Sutherland documents a lifetime of the love of the Southwest. His images display a remarkable quality to capture the nuances of his Mentors and yet define a unique personal style.

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Red Chair Gallery
103 Oregon

The First Friday August Art Walk features “Colors of Imagination” featuring Shelly Wierzba’s multi-media paintings and Julia Kennedy’s “beadweaving” jewelry.
This show will run  thru the month of August.

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Sage Custom Framing and Gallery
834 Brooks Street

Sage Custom Framing and Gallery, located behind the historic Tower Theater in Downtown Bend, will be featuring two artists for the month of August.  Pastel artist Beryl Hovey and watercolor artist Rhonda Conley will be showing their work.

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Taj Palace
917 NW Wall Street

The August Art Walk features a special all you can eat dinner buffet for $14.95 starting at 5pm.

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Thump Coffee
25 NW Minnesota Avenue

Local photographer Brian Bulemore returns to Thump Coffee throughout August with a collection of works entitled “Noun . . . Revisted.” The exhibit is a return to Bulemore’s long-running “Noun Project,” which he describes as “a series of images of people, places, and things in the context of urban landscapes, street portraiture, and object studies.” Thump Coffee will be open late for First Friday Art Walk on August 5.

“My vision as a fine-art photographer involves wandering of streets to seek out unusual objects and people, often in strange and quirky settings or situations,” explains Bulemore. “I have been amazed by the sheer number of weird and fascinating sights that I’ve stumbled across in these unscripted travels.”

Continues Bulemore, “Life for me is at its best when I am meeting people, laughing out loud, camera in hand…filled with the exhilaration of exploration, discovery, and the preservation of moments in time. Finding beauty in unexpected places, mirrors the open-minded approach I try to maintain in life each day.”

Bulemore lives and works in Bend as a photographer and mental health therapist. For the past five years, he has worked as a clinical director for a young adult mental health treatment program and is currently opening a private therapy practice. His photography has been featured in nearly 20 solo and group exhibitions and displays throughout the Northwest.

For more, visit Bulemore’s Abacus Photography site at http://www.abacusphoto.com/.

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The Tower Theatre
835 Wall Street

August 5, 2011, Friday @ 6:30pm – Central Oregon Performing Arts Showcase

Cat Call Productions and the Tower Theatre are proud to present two evenings of local entertainment, First Fridays in August and September. You are invited to enjoy a variety of local, live performing arts including Dance, Comedy, Theater and Music. Come and join us for what are sure to be memorable evenings of local performing arts benefiting Bend’s premier venue, the Tower Theatre. $5 suggested donation at the door benefits the Tower Theatre Foundation. The Tower box office will be open and raffles will be held for tickets to “Chicago – A Musical Vaudeville” and other prizes.

This is an open-door event: come and go as you please.  For more information:

http://www.towertheatre.org/tickets-and-events/Performing_Arts_Showcase

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Wabi Sabi
830 NW Wall Street

The August Art Walk features The Art of Music with Jumpin’ Respess. Wabi Sabi will be filled with mellow tones emanating from this singer/songwriter’s guitar and harmonica as she plays an eclectic mix of originals and favorite covers. Sake and interesting Japanese snacks will be served.

Friday July 1st, 2011 5-9pm

Stroll downtown and enjoy art, wine, music, food and fun as we celebrate our community and the arts.

Need childcare while you enjoy Art Walk???

Check out Drop & Hop, a youth arts & music event where you drop the kids while you check out Art Walk!!!

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Alleda Real Estate
25 Minnesota Avenue #1

Alleda Real Estate presents Jacqueline Newbold. Jacqueline Newbold’s life journey gives her a never-ending source of inspiration to represent gems of the world in her color-filled paintings.  Her watercolor journal has become her constant companion everywhere she travels.  Primarily a watercolor artist, she loves to explore creative ways to incorporate mixed media into her art.  Using a warm and playful color palette, Jacqueline enjoys capturing a moment in time by painting old weathered words, dappled sunlight on a field of lavender, or the brilliance of a tropical beach.  She introduces color in the shadows and sun-drenched areas, which creates a luminous glow in her paintings. When at home in her studio, the small journal sketches and paintings often provide the bases for her larger creations.

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Arts Central
875 Brooks Street

Potters for Education is partnering again with Arts Central in July to support children’s art education .  From July 1-31, local potters will show and sell their pottery at Arts Central, 875 NW Brooks St., in Bend as a fundraiser with a portion of all sales going towards Arts Central’s scholarship program for youth in need.

Last year Potters for Education raised over $3,700.00 for Art Centrals’ scholarship fund.  Coordinators for the show are Ceci Capen and Holly Davis. “These shows represent our best work and allow us to share time with our fellow potters. We are committed to art education and want to give back to the community”, says Holly Davis. “We continue to keep our shows fresh and exciting. We’ve invited two Seattle potters and added new local potters to the show. Come see this exciting show”, says Ceci Capen.

Participating potters are: Cathy Willis, Peter Roussel, Holly Davis, Ariel Shriner, Ceci Capen, Charlene Hickey, Dori Kite and Diane Burns.  Special guest potters from Seattle, Kris Love and Karen Dorweiler will join in this event with exciting new work.
First Friday 4-8pm

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Azura Studio
856 NW Bond Street #3

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Bella Moda
1001 Wall Street

Bella Moda is pleased to present the work of Vicki Shuck during Art Walk, July 1rd. Vicki’s oil paintings are of everyday people caught in a particular moment of time. “They are the people we see in restaurants, ordering a drink during 900 Wall’s happy hour, lounging on a sunny day in Drake park and reading the newspaper at the Riverside Market. “ Ms. Shuck creates her paintings from sketches done on location and photographs to capture these moments of life. Vicki believes that each moment is unique and is comprised of its own gestures, colors and sounds. “As I spend time with these little slices of life, I am able to live into the richness of that moment. “ Please join us for an artist reception from 5-9 pm at Bella Moda, 1001 NW Wall St., in Downtown Bend. Contact Karen at 541-550-7001 for more information.

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Bend Premier Real Estate
550 NW Franklin Avenue Suite 100

We are pleased to present The Bend Photography Group, an inspiring and enthusiastic collection of local talent.  The group began in 2008 as a focal point for local, aspiring photographers to come together to share, learn, network and explore their passion for photography.  They are a blend of primarily amateur photographers and serious hobbyists.  Once a month they have a monthly critique of their photos, so that they can learn both the technical and artistic aspects of photography.  The goal is to foster learning through the shooting, sharing and discussion of their photos with one another.

Join us for an evening of soulful expression.  Bend Premier Real Estate is a boutique real estate firm specializing in the listing and sales of Central Oregon properties. Call Laura Curry at 541-408-3464 or www.bendpremierrealestate.com for further information.

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Blue Star Salon
1001 Wall Street #103

Blue Star Salon will be featuring the art of Clare Nordhus this first friday.
Clare Nordhus was raised on a small farm in North Eastern Kansas. She fell in love with the open land and a simple way of living as a child and carries this love with her through life. Nature and its pureness is a huge influence in her work. After studying art in college, she discovered beautiful, ancient finishes from around the world, this old world look is often reflected in her paintings. Clare has lived all over the US and finally discovered the majestic NW, lived in Portland for 7 years and recently moved to Bend to produce art and open her Skin Care Practice, Luna Healing Studio. Her work is for sale at Blue Star Salon, located in downtown Bend and will be showing until the end of July.
Clare will be at the Salon from 5 to 9 pm and there will be an Artist reception at that time, we will have a drawing for a special prize. Stop by for some of our famoous treats, tasty beer, wine, or n/a punch. Happy Summer!!

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The Blvd.
1002 Wall Street

This Art Walk is our One Year Anniversary!!! Stop by The Blvd for wine, treats, chatting, and a chance to win some awesome prizes!!! Open 11-9 Friday July 1st. Come celebrate with us!!!

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Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty
821 Wall Street

Artist:  Holly Rodes & Randal Smithey
Music: Warren Zaiger and friends from 5 – 9PM.
Hosted by: Tanya Tonge, Broker Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty(541) 410-9910

Artists of the month: Join Holly Rodes and Randal Smithey as they explore the world of abstract sculpture and recognize the expressive possibilities of steel and bronze. In their work Holly and Randal create an embrace of sculptural forms expressing movement and balance. Often, a sphere holds the center while arcing shapes dance in orbit. In each piece they strive to achieve a union of independent energies around a common center.

Works of hanging art and sculpture can be viewed through the end of July.

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Clutch
124 NW Minnesota Street

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Cowgirl Cash
924 Brooks Street

First Friday Artwalk is quickly approaching and Cowgirl Cash and R.A.M.P are hosting a rockabilly band from Vancouver B.C. in Riverfront Plaza.  These guys are fun, fantastic, and ready to kick off a two week west coast tour in Bend.  If you miss them Friday, you can see them Sat at J.C’s.

Come dance to 6 gun Romeo Friday night starting at 6:30.  This is an all ages, free show!

Boots, dresses, pearl snap shirts, Eli Halpin art and more are finding new homes with the help of Cowgirl Cash. Our second summer is starting out hot and we are thrilled that the Fodor’s Oregon Edition chose us as one of the featured shops in Bend.  Thank you Fodor’s secret shopper wherever you are.

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Dalia & Emilia
855 Wall Street

Come in and enjoy a glass of wine while enjoying the sounds of Clair Clarke and Kylan Johnson!

Summer is here! Our fun new summer dresses and handbags will put you in the mood to host a garden party. Accessorise our always stylish and seasonal clothing with exciting new jewelry. Perfect your patio with colorful cushions, outdoor mats and wireless solar lanterns that are eco-friendly.

Experience this unique blend of gifts, home decor and consignment clothing at Dalia & Emilia.

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Deschutes Brewery
1044 NW Bond Street

Deschutes is back on board for the popular downtown Bend First Friday Art Walk! Join the fun pub crew for Chicken & Tempeh Skewers, Art from local employee artists Brett Counsellor and Moshe Morgan, live music by Prairie Rockets (5-6:30pm) and Tony Smiley (7-9pm) and cold pints of Fresh Squeezed IPA, Cream Ale & a last chance specialty firkin’ of ESB just behind the pub in downtown Bend. Art Walk has become a focal point for cultural activities in the Bend community and a much anticipated festive beginning to every month of the year. See you here!

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Douglas Fine Jewelry
920 Bond Street Suite #106

We are excited to have Kim Kimerling as our featured artist for the month of July. We have a wonderful selection of his art in the store, and he has more at his studio.

Kim Kimerling’s work has been exhibited in over 100 one-person shows throughout the U.S., Canada, Nigeria, Mexico and Belize.  He is considered a Multicultural Symbologist from his attempt to capture the changing moments of his life, preserving them in art.  He works in mixed media, acrylic, watercolor, ink, pencil and in three dimensional pieces of clay, wood, metal and fabric.  We will have a nice variety of his styles in various media on display. Music will be provided by Elyse singing smooth jazz tunes with Mark Mniszewski joining her on guitar.  They have a great sound together, come check it out.

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Dream Pebbles Bath
1012 Wall Street

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Faveur
714 Franklin Avenue

At Faveur ( womens boutique) The fabulous Emily Green will be here with samples of her artistic photography, and we will be serving complementary champagne celebrating our Grand Opening.

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The Feather’s Edge Finery
113 Minnesota Avenue

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The Franklin Crossing Building Atrium
550 NW Franklin Avenue

Art in the Atrium at Franklin Crossing, 550 NW Franklin, celebrates First Friday, July 1, 2011, from 5 – 8 pm with an exhibition of oil landscapes, High Desert Skies, by Joanne Donaca, Janice Druian and Ann Ruttan.

Franklin Crossing also presents The Pitchtones, a genre-defying string band playing a mix of Bluegrass, Country and Cajun with Pat Erwert, banjo, Gary Bowne, guitar, Tom Freedman, bass, and Jo Booser, fiddle. Typhoon will serve wine and Thai appetizers.

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The Frugal Boutique & Tres Chic Lingerie
206 Oregon Avenue Suite #1

Local artist Katie O’Neil will have art on display. Wine will be served.

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Glenroe Antiques & The Jewell Box
841 Bond Street

Our featured artist for July is Isla Grounds.  She paints colorful abstract botanicals.  Isla has been painting for several years and is an accomplished artist.  Come by and see her work and browse our eclectic assortment of antiques & jewelry with a glass of wine and a bite of chocolate.

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H. Davies Studio & Shop
930 Brooks Street (former Wabi Sabi)

H. Davies is showing a collection of small sized mixed media collage work for the month of July. These pieces incorporate photographs both antique and original works, found items, and handmade paper. The assemblage is done on wood with a mixture of acrylic paints and resin finishes. Come and see how affordable an original work of art can be. Also on display original photography, handmade art trays, and vintage home accessories. Stop by the cutest space in town, have a glass of wine and see what the fuss is all about. We are located on the promenade behind Tres Jolie.

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High Desert Gallery
10 NW Minnesota Avenue at The Oxford

Come celebrate with us as we host “Spectrum of Color”, an exhibition by pastel artist, Janet Rothermel and glass artist, Morgan Madison. The exhibition runs from June 30 through August 2, at High Desert Gallery’s downtown Bend, Oregon art gallery located at 10 NW Minnesota Avenue at The Oxford.

The Artist Preview Day opens the exhibition and sale on Thursday June 30, from 10am to 6pm and provides an opportunity for visitors and collectors to see the new work prior to the opening Artist Reception to be held during First Friday Gallery Walk, July 1^st from 5 – 9 pm. The artists will be present during First Friday Gallery Walk, refreshments will be served.

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ICE Fine Jewelry
871 Wall Street

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John Paul Designs
1006 NW Bond Street

Custom Jewelry + Signature Series.
Specializing in unique, one of a kind wedding and engagement rings in a variety of metals

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Karen Bandy Design Jewelry
25 Minnesota Avenue

Come see what’s new at Karen Bandy Studio. New jewelry and new paintings, all colorful… just what Karen Bandy is known for! 5-9pm 25 NW Minnesota suite 5, tucked between Thump coffee and Alleda real estate. 541-388-0155

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The Lowes Group
920 Bond Street Suite 107

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Mockingbird Gallery
869 Wall Street #120

Mockingbird Gallery presents “Illuminations” exhibiting new work by Jack Braman and Richard McKinley.  This two person show opens at 5 pm First Friday, July 1 and continues through July 31.  Both artists will be present for the reception and music will be provided by Rich Hurdle and Friends.

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North Soles Footwear
800 Wall Street

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Red Chair Gallery
103 Oregon Avenue

Red Chair Gallery’s July exhibit is entitled ”The Jewels of July” featuring encaustics by Janice Rhodes, jewelry by Anne VonHeideken, and kiln formed glass by Megan Hazen. The exhibit begins July 1st, with a reception from 5 to 9 pm

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Sage Custom Framing and Gallery
834 Brooks Street

For the month of July, Sage Custom Framing and Gallery is featuring the vibrant and beautiful watercolor paintings of Sunviver artist Helen Brown.

Meet the artist, view her work and enjoy refreshments during the reception on First Fiday Art Walk.

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Sportsvision Bend
1000 Wall Street

sportsvisionbend will showcase The Flower Peddler Friday, July 1 from 5-9pm.  please bring in a small vase or container and receive a free arrangement from floral artist Jay Turley. Vases will be available for purchase at the event.  Sign up to win a fabulous arrangement to be delievered by The Flower Peddler  Champagne will be served to celebrate the holiday weekend.

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Studio M for Hair
1293 Wall Street

Taj Palace
917 NW Wall Street

The July Art Walk features a special all you can eat dinner buffet for $14.95 starting at 5pm.

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Tart Bistro
920 Bond Street

The July Art Walk features Night Under the Covers: Hooray Reggae Night! Featuring local covers for a local cause. Free show Friday, July 1st in the St. Clair Building/Tart Bistro Lobby. 21+ 5-9p—

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Taylor’s Sausage

913 NE 3rd Street (541) 383-1964

The art of sausage. World famous jerky and handmade sausage all made in Oregon. Steaks, deli meat, cheeses. YUM! Family friendly and open until at least 9 pm!

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Thump Coffee
25 NW Minnesota Avenue

NEW EXHIBIT: “Coffee or Tea” Fiber Works By Journeys Art Quilt Group. Throughout June, Thump Coffee in downtown Bend will exhibit “Coffee or Tea,” fiber works by Journeys, a local group of artists who seek to express their passion for art through creating and sharing the love of quilts and fiber arts. Journeys fabric artists challenged themselves to push beyond the expected to interpret the theme “Coffee or Tea.” Each quilt shown is an original work of art created by the individual artist, and each work represents a variety of techniques and expertise, as well as a dazzling selection of color, fabrics and embellishments.

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Tower Theatre
835 NW Wall Street

The July Art Walk features Comedy! During First Friday July 1, you have a chance to meet and greet the ComedyCore comics. This free sampler of family-friendly comics is open to all ages from 6:30-8:30p. Enjoy wine, beer and snacks in the Tower lobby while you sample a new comic every 30 minutes. Hosted by 99.7 Mountain Country’s Donna James, this informal comedy open house features: 6:30 pm Stan Whitton; 7:00 pm Mark Vaughn; 7:30 pm   Randall Knight; 8:00 pm   Jim Mortenson; 8:30 pm   Jake Woodmansee.

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VOLT
903 NW Wall Street

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Friday June 3rd, 2011 5-9pm

Stroll downtown and enjoy art, wine, music, food and fun as we celebrate our community and the arts.

Need childcare while you enjoy Art Walk???

Check out Drop & Hop, a youth arts & music event where you drop the kids while you check out Art Walk!!!

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Alleda Real Estate
25 Minnesota Avenue #1

The June Art Walk features artwork by Norman K. Frater and Vivian Olsen. Norman K. Frater is a Central Oregon sculptor who portrays the character of life in his figurative and portraiture works in clay and bronze. Along with nature’s inspiration Vivian
Olsen is aided by a rich imagination and an ability to paint subjects that seem
to come alive and glow with vibrancy and light. She uses oils, pastels, or
watercolor and paints in a loose, but realistic style.

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Arts Central
875 Brooks Street

The June Art Walk features: Participants in the Figure Drawing Open Studio Workshop at Central Oregon Community College will present a variety of work celebrating the human figure at Arts Central (875 NW Brooks St., 97701). All work represented in the exhibit will have been completed or begun during the weekly sessions held on campus.  The selection of works on display will depict the human figure rendered in a wide spectrum of mediums including drawing, painting, and sculpture.  Over two dozen artists will be displaying work in this exhibit.

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Azu
842 Wall Street #1

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Azura Studio
856 NW Bond Street #3

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Bella Moda
1001 Wall Street

The June Art Walk features the work of Jill Haney-Neal during Art Walk, June 3rd.  Jill Neal is an accomplished artist with formal training who utilizes her lifetime experience in drawing and sculpting to emphasize the female form, exaggerating the feminine side with the use of shape, color and body language thereby capturing the spirit and humor of women, from a woman’s perspective.  Her work is truly a celebration of the diverse, universal and the joyous nature of life’s shared experiences reflected in art valued for its fundamental integrity as well as its fun nature! Please join us for an artist reception from 5-9 pm at Bella Moda, 1001 NW Wall St., in Downtown Bend. Contact Karen at 541-550-7001 for more information.

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Bend Premier Real Estate
550 NW Franklin Avenue Suite 100

The June Art Walk Features “Carrying the Load”, a Photography Exhibit of the World’s Women by Sandra Steele Kunz.  Sandra is a Central Oregon photographer with her lens trained on the world. Her love of travel and diverse cultures has led her to photograph around the world, especially Asia and India. Her favorite photographic subjects are Buddhist cultures and environmental portraits of women and children. None of her portraits are posed. She prefers those that result from a mostly unspoken communication, through eye contact, smiles, gestures and laughter.

“Carrying the Load” is a benefit exhibit with 50% of proceeds to be donated to Ten Friends Himalayan Education Center in Nepal.  Join us for a joyous celebration of the World’s Women. Bend Premier Real Estate is a boutique real estate firm specializing in the listing and sales of Central Oregon properties in all price ranges. Contact Laura Curry 541-408-3464

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Blue Star Salon
1001 Wall Street #103

The June Art Walk Features: This Art Walk marks a special chapter for all of us at Blue Star Salon, is is the Anniversary of our Grand Opening Art Walk! One Year ago we first opened our doors to Art Walk and we continue this June with the work of Seven Peaks School. There will be self-portraits and masks by the 5th grade class, Art classes are taught by Susan Wilheim. Their talent and enthusiasm for their work is contagious.
Blue Star Salon will be serving Wine/Beer/Punch and some snacks in honor of these artists and families from 5 to 9. Stop by and see these fresh Artists perspectives and help us CELEBRATE being part of Downtown for our first year!

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Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty
821 Wall Street

The June art walk features: Our featured Development will be Pronghorn, who will be serving appetizers as well as libations. Enjoy the cool and slick jazz music of Warren Ziggler playing with a trio. Our Gallery for the month of June will be filled by works from two artists;  Local artist Cindy Briggs, and Seattle Artist Theresa Goesling show “Side by Side”, Italian themed paintings, travel journals and sketches, including watercolors, oils & pastels from the Northwest and throughout Europe.
Both artists started with careers as art directors then changed focus to fine art and have since become nationally recognized for their captivating colors and dynamic designs.

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Clutch
124 NW Minnesota Street

Come join local artists of The Mosaic Guild of Central Oregon in celebrating the
ancient art of mosaics, a medium that turns little pieces into fine art, high crafts and functional furniture.

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Common Table
150 Oregon Avenue

The June Art Walk features art from students at River Song School. Please celebrate with us at Common Table, Bend’s non-profit restaurant and public house, for an exclusive showcase of River Song’s student artist collection of acrylic on canvas paintings, featuring vibrant colors, texture, and reflections from the world around them. Enjoy the fresh and entertaining jazz performance of Ben Macy and his trio that evening from 6pm-9pm, as well. Come for the inspiring art, stay for the delicious food and great music!

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Cowgirl Cash
924 Brooks Street

The June Art Walk features Sarah Ferguson,  a local artist who does amazing large sized horse paintings. She will be the guest artist at Cowgirl Cash in June.  Perfect timing for those of you who think you need a new pair of vintage boots or a new painting prior to the Sisters rodeo.  Cowgirl Cash is located in the alley near the great parking and the breezeway.  Stop in.

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Deschutes Brewery
1044 NW Bond Street

The June Art Walk features a back alley bbq! Join the fun pub crew for barbeque, art, live music and, of course, beer, just behind the pub in downtown Bend. June’s employee artists are Emily Phillips & Katie Uselman and there will also be back-alley beer specials and local live music by Justin Lavik + 1 (5:00-6:30pm) & Boxcar Stringband (7:00-9:00pm).

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Douglas Fine Jewelry
920 Bond Street Suite #106

Kim Kimerling’s work has been exhibited in over 100 one-person shows throughout the U.S., Canada, Nigeria, Mexico and Belize.  He is considered a Multicultural Symbologist from his attempt to capture the changing moments of his life, preserving them in art.  He works in mixed media, acrylic, watercolor, ink, pencil and in three dimensional pieces of clay, wood, metal and fabric.  We will have a nice variety of his styles in various media on display.

As always, music will be provided by the talented Lisa Dae singing her smooth jazz tunes with Robert Lee joining her on guitar.   Maybe we can get Elyse to do a tune or two too.

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Dream Pebbles Bath
1012 Wall Street #170

The June Art Walk features: Dream Pebbles Bath an organic soap shop located in The Penny Galleria (next to Sidelines Bar & Grill) will be serving wine for the June 3rd Art Walk. We have been told our soaps are works of art. Freshly made soap for healthier skin!

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Dudley’s Book Shop Café
135 NW Minnesota Avenue

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The Franklin Crossing Building
550 NW Franklin Avenue

The June art walk features “Art in the Atrium” at Franklin Crossing. They will celebrate with paintings by the Oregon State University – Cascades (Bend) 2011 Bachelor of Fine Arts candidates: Sarah Geurts, Lynne Magnuson, Roslyn Riley, Breanne Uriz and Britanny Zendejas.  Typhoon! will serve wine and Thai appetizers and the Tommy Leroy Jazz Trio, will perform.

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The Frugal Boutique & Tres Chic Lingerie
206 Oregon Avenue Suite #1

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Glenroe Antiques & The Jewell Box
841 Bond Street

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H. Davies Studio & Shop
930 Brooks Street (former Wabi Sabi)

The June Art Walk features works by Heidi Davies. We will be showing beautiful mixed media photography printed on canvas with multiple layers of tinted acrylic glaze applied over the top, also on display, a collection of nude work using antique mirror reflections, creating a dreamy distant effect. You will also find one of a kind handmade trays, a fabulous collection of vintage dresses, and other exceptional treasures. Discover this new hidden gem, while sipping on homebrew Chardonnay from the family vineyard.

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High Desert Gallery
10 NW Minnesota Avenue at The Oxford

The June Art Walk features: “Neologism” with Central Oregon Artist, Valerie Winterholler.  The Artist Preview Day opens the exhibition and sale on Thursday June 2, from 10am to 6pm and provides an opportunity for visitors and collectors to see the new work prior to the opening Artist Reception to be held during First Friday Gallery Walk, June 3rd from 5 – 9 pm. The artist will be present during First Friday Gallery Walk, refreshments will be served and both the events are free to attend and open to the public. High Desert Gallery, located at 10 NW Minnesota Avenue in downtown Bend, Oregon is open daily.

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John Paul Designs
1006 NW Bond Street

John Paul Designs. Custom Jewelry + Signature Series. Specializing in unique, one of a kind wedding and engagement rings in a variety of metals.

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Karen Bandy Design Jewelry
25 Minnesota Avenue

The June Art Walk features: This month Karen has added some exciting new pieces to her collection of custom one-of-a-kind jewelry and paintings. Come in and browse the new pendants, rings and earrings and see how the paintings and jewelry complement each other.
Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and First Fridays 5-9pm and by appointment.

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Liberty Theater
849 NW  Wall Street

The June Art Walk features: A new addition for June- is a chance to visit to the Liberty Theater, and, to spend time with haiku, and many forms of Japanese traditional art.
Featuring Oregon grown/processed Sake, and Deschutes Brewery beer, and a 1,000 haiku wall of submissions from around the world.  This is day one of a three day event at the liberty, be sure to review the website for this event !  Free Classes on Sunday, drawings, and a lot more. http://sites.google.com/site/haikuoregon/hsa-meeting

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Lone Pine Coffee

845 Tin Pan Alley

Venture down Tin Pan Alley to enjoy housemade treats and paintings by Gary Vincent.

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The Lowes Group
920 Bond Street Suite 107

The June Art Walk features the art of Rhonda Conley and Beryl Hovey.
Will be serving wine and cheese

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Mockingbird Gallery
869 Wall Street #120

The June Art Walk features “American Masters” – new works by Utah artist Joseph Alleman, Washington artists Delbert Gish and Eric Jacobsen, and Oregon artist Fran Kievet.  This four person show opens June 3, 2011 during First Friday Art Walk from 5 to 9 pm.  Please join us for a glass of wine at the reception, meet all four artists and view their exceptional work.  Music will be provided by Rich Hurdle and Friends.  The exhibit will continue through the end of June.

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North Soles Footwear
800 Wall Street

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Red Chair Gallery
103 Oregon Avenue

The June Art Walk features Eleanor Murphey ’s functional and decorative high fired stoneware.  From vases to casseroles she calls her work ”Contemporary Craftsman” combining beauty with the function of utilitarian pottery.  Also featuring, Sue Goman Honnell watercolors.  Sue gets inspiration from the beautiful area we live in and her  travels around the country.

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Sage Custom Framing and Gallery
834 Brooks Street

The June Art Walk features the 10 year anniversary of Sage Custom Framing & Gallery! This June, Sage Custom Framing & Gallery celebrates ten years in historic downtown Bend. Gallery owner and artist, Denise Rich will be the gallery’s featured artist, with a special First Friday reception and celebration June 3rd from 5 to 9 pm. To honor this occasion, Denise has painted and will be raffling a special original watercolor, “Nesting Doves”, all proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Sage Custom Framing and Gallery is conveniently located on Brooks Street between the breezeway and the Tower Theatre, adjacent to Mirror Pond parking lot.

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Taj Palace
917 NW Wall Street

The June Art Walk features a special all you can eat dinner buffet for $14.95 starting at 5pm.

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Thump Coffee
25 NW Minnesota Avenue

The June Art Walk features :Human Dignity Coalitions “We Live Here, Too,” A Central Oregon Portrait Series By Teafly Peterson.  Throughout June, Thump Coffee in downtown Bend will display “We Live Here, Too,” a portrait series of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community of Central Oregon and their friends, family and allies, created by artist Teafly Peterson in conjunction with Human Dignity Coalition.

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Friday May 6th 2011, 5-9pm

Stroll downtown and enjoy art, wine, music, food and fun as we celebrate our community and the arts.

Need childcare while you enjoy Art Walk???

Check out Drop & Hop, a youth arts & music event where you drop the kids while you check out Art Walk!!!

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Arts Central
875 Brooks Street

‘Journeys and Impressions’

The High Desert Art League will showcase their artworks at Arts Central in Bend for the month of May in the exhibit, ‘Journeys and Impressions’. The twelve artists of the High Desert Art League have developed and refined their artwork to achieve a reputation for a high level of artistic excellence in Central Oregon. These members will display their diverse artwork ranging from paintings and fine prints to sculpture and photography . The public is welcome to attend the Opening Reception to be held on First Friday May 6, at Arts Central from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. View the exceptional art and meet the HDAL artists who will be present to discuss their artwork.

Participating artists include: Vern Bartley, Pam Jersey Bird, Cindy Briggs, Helen Brown, Pat Clark, Norman Frater, Richard Frederick, Cameron Kaseberg, Jacqueline Newbold, Vivian Olsen, Barbara Slater, and Joren Traveller.

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Azura Studio
856 NW Bond Street #3

Live music by the Prairie Rockets

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Bella Moda
1001 Wall Street #102

Bella Moda presents the music of Dan Leonardo, and Wine Tasting with Sno Road Winery at Art Walk, May 6^th.

As a founding member of the Smooth Jazz group Avenue H, Saxophonist Dan Leonardo has been writing and recording music, and entertaining audiences for over a decade.  After the release of the band’s first album last year, Dan is excited to have the opportunity to share his own solo material with audiences this year.  Dan’s contemporary, passionate sound blends his Soprano Sax and Flute with elements of R&B, Jazz, World Bean and Instrumental Pop.

Forty + years raising grains, vegetables, flowers, grass seed, beans and livestock which has led Farmer Lloyd and Luii to the beauty of “viticulture”, the raising of wine grapes on a bluff overlooking the Umatilla River on their Historic Ranch and Estate Vineyard Echo West. Their Award Winning Wines include a 2006 Viola V Cabernet Sauvignon at the 2010 Portland Indie Wine and Food Festival and Silver Medals for their   2007 “2B” Cabernet Sauvignon and 2007 Sno Road Pinot Noir at the 2010 North West Wine Summit.

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Bend Brewing Company
1019 Brooks St.

This month the Bend Brewing Co. is extremely excited to be presenting our most awarding winning beer, Outback X, in 22oz. bottles.  Outback X is an imperial version of our Outback Old Ale, and was originally brewed by our fabulous brewmaster Tonya Cornett in honor of our 10th anniversary.  It has since been a consistent medal winner.  The label for this amazing brew is a print from the extremely talented local photographer, Mike Putnam.  Mike’s phtos are very bright and beautiful, and his extra large prints make them even more amazing.  Mike will have the original print for the Outback X label on hand in the brewery Friday night, as well as other works along the hallway for the entire month of May.  He also has photos that are on constant display throughout the restaurant.  Tonya and Mike will be in the brewery from 5 until 7 for tastings and Q and A.  Please come join us for breathtaking photography and award winning brew!

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Bend City Hall
710 NW Wall Street

City Walls at City Hall is a uniquely-themed quarterly juried art show at Bend City Hall, built around the overall theme of inspiring community with art. The first show, PLACE:TWELVE, explores how Bend’s past inspires our present and future. Opening night reception May 6th, 5-9pm. Ribbon cutting 6:30pm.

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Blue Star Salon
1001 Wall Street #103

We are so very excited to be hosting the collective works of the A.P. (Advanced Placement) Art Class at Mt. View Highschool taught by Shannon Carroll. The photo shown was taken by Rhiannon Cates and she will be traveling to Carnegie Hall in N.Y. the end of May. This piece is called ‘Dyeing is an art’
To find out more about Ms. Carroll’s class pick up a Cascades A&E this month as they have an article about it.
With the drastic cuts schools are having to make due to lack of funding, it is ever so much more important to take stock in the incredible talents these young locals have. They are the future of our Art Community.
Please come and join us from 5 to 9pm to meet these artists and for appetizers, beer, wine and of course some N/A beverages.
The Blue Star Beauties will be on hand to answer any questions about our salon services.

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The Blvd.
1002 Wall Street

We will have beautiful Photography by Sandy Thompson. Art, friends, wine, treats, and fashion!!! That’s right, you’re in Downtown Bend!!! Don’t miss the party at The Blvd.

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Boken
852 Brooks Street

Jeff Thompson artist-
local glass blower doing multi-layered wall pieces.

Drink special- Kimchee Bloody Mary
house made kimchee puree, vodka, special spices and house made pickles

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Cascade Cottons
909 Wall Street

Its Cascade Cottons GRAND RE-OPENING PARTY@ 909 NW WALL ST (formerly Donners) with Live Music by
The Quons 6-9pm

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Cowgirl Cash
924 Brooks Street

Cowgirl Cash loves artwalk and has new Eli Halpin paintings on exhibit.  Look us up in the Brooks St alley near the breezeway!

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Dalia & Emilia
855 Wall Street

At Dalia & Emilia you will be enjoying the music of Claire Clarke and Kylan Johnson.  As usual we will be serving our Handmade dark chocolate Truffles!  Arriving daily is our Spring and Summer wear.  Check out our new Hat Collection!  There’s still time to find that Special Gift here for Mother’s Day.  New jewelry in, and of coarse Chocolate is always a good idea.

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Deschutes Brewery
1044 Bond Street

BBQ out back of pub! Including live music by Greg Botsford, Tom & Kari. A local atrist. Exciting beers including Twilight, Prima Chela, and a Firkin of Horesridge! Specialty BBQ from our own, Chef James Ludwicki.

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Douglas Fine Jewelry
1012 Wall Street

Lisa Dae and the Robert Lee Trio will be performing.

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Dream Pebbles Bath
1012 Wall #170

We have organic Shea butter soap loaves and slices, candles, incense, jewelry, specialty soaps, essential oils, bath bombs, bath salts, fairies and gifts for every Goddess! Tarot Card readings, Astrology & Numerology with purchase from 12:00 to 8:00 pm. We will be serving wine so stop by and have some fun at Dream Pebbles Bath!

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The Feather’s Edge Finery
113 Minnesota Avenue

“You are my honey, I am the bee”.  Copper Art Tiles by artist Houston Llew.

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Footzone
845 Wall Street

Featuring local photographer Rand Shoaf

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The Franklin Crossing Building
550 NW Franklin Avenue

“Art in the Atrium” at Franklin Crossing, with an exhibition of contemporary photography by Paula Bullwinkel, Carol Sternkopf and Beth Yoe.

Paula Bullwinkel shows B/W photography of women and children, of her concept (both narrative and allegorical) and composition, that evoke humor and reflection.  She lived in New York City and London for 25 years where her notable professional career included photography commissioned and published by Vogue, British Elle, GQ, Interview Magazine, The London Sunday Times Magazine, The Face and others.

Carol Sternkopf presents B/W photography of nuanced floral still life and stark beach scenes that elicit deep emotion, fostering a sense of calm and identification with the image.  A B/W photographer for over 25 years, her credits include an exhibition at the Milwaukee Children’s Museum and publication in Milwaukee Magazine, Bend Living and Central Oregon Living magazines.

Beth Yoe exhibits non-traditional color photography influenced by a 30-year career in architecture and graphic design.  Captivated by suggested narrative, her aesthetic involves a vision of the beauty of things overlooked or about to be lost – intriguing contrasts of objects from the present or disappearing remnants of the past.  The artist’s photography appeared in the High Desert Journal and other publications.

Franklin Crossing also premiere’s Big City Blues & Soul with Richard Taelour, guitar and vocals, Tom Freedman, bass, and Jaxon, drums and lap steel guitar.  Typhoon will serve wine and Thai appetizers.

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The Frugal Boutique & Tres Chic Lingerie
206 Oregon Avenue Suite #1

Thea Schreiner of Thea Jeanne Designs will be displaying her tutus and her t-shirt earring designs. Bring your own favorite t-shirt in and for $7.50, she will make a pair of custom earrings for you. Fun and wine guaranteed!

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Glenroe Antiques & The Jewell Box
841 Bond Street

Erin Kerley of Geek Chic Arts is a lowbrow pop artist that takes inspiration from pop and geek culture.  Featured in both geekgems and momsbasement blogs for her paintings she loves making art that speaks to the nerd in all of us.  Her website www.geekchicknits.etsy.com features some of her work.  Her work has also been seen in local zines and newspapers.

Please stop in at Glenroe Antiques & The Jewell Box @ 841 NW Bond St.  and have a glass of wine and some chocolate and browse our amazing selection of Antiques and Vintage Jewelry.

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The Good Drop Wine Shoppe
141 Minnesota Avenue

Wine tasting with Melrose Winery First Friday May, 6th 3:00 to 8:00pm

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High Desert Gallery
10 NW Minnesota Avenue at The Oxford

Ingrid Lustig, a long-time Oregon artist based in Bend, will present her most recent work in “From the Land: Animals and Place” at the High Desert Gallery, May 5 – 31, 2011. A reception for the artist will be held on First Friday Gallery Walk, May 6 from 5 – 9 pm. In addition, a special painting demonstration by the artist will be held on Thursday, May 5, from 5-7 pm. The artist will be present at both receptions, refreshments will be served and the event is free to attend and open to the public. 

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John Paul Designs
1006 NW Bond Street

John Paul Designs. Custom Jewelry + Signature Series. Specializing in unique, one of a kind wedding and engagement rings in a variety of metals.

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Karen Bandy Design Jewelry
25 Minnesota Avenue

Not everything that sparkles is made of diamonds. Karen has a new collection of jewelry made from geodes… from the earth! They are backed with recycled gold and accented with gems but the true sparkle comes from the micro-crystals in the geodes themselves.
See Karen’s new paintings and new jewelry at 25 NW Minnesota, Suite 5 by Thump and Alleda Real Estate.

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Lester Newell’s PERSPECTIVES Fine Art Gallery
130 Minnesota Avenue

Lester Newell’s Perspectives fine art gallery presents Barbara Dorsey Speck as the featured artist for May. This new work has been a very personal journey for Barbara.  She wanted to try new techniques to broaden her creative growth and to challenge herself.  This show will feature works of different styles including acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, and small clay sculptures.
Barbara’s love of art began at an early age.  Her determination to study began in her early twenties and decades later she still gets excited just squeezing the color out of the paint tube!  Most of Barbara’s ideas are triggered by nature; however she says she must experience the situation, the wind, sunlight, the snow, or just standing in a field of flowers.  Sometimes she sketches and most always she takes many pictures so she can get a sound understanding of the forms.  If she is outside painting, there is a fresh loose and direct approach.  In the studio she is transported back with the sensations of the day and she lets her “art spirit” lead her on with a more creative and intuitive expression while deep in concentration.

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Mockingbird Gallery
869 Wall Street #100

Please join us on First Friday, May 6th from 5 to 9 pm when we present “Oil on Canvas,” new works by Utah artist Steven Lee Adams.  Come meet Steven and listen to Rich Hurdle and Friends who will provide jazz music from 5 to 9 pm during the First Friday Art Walk.  The exhibit will continue through the end of May.

Steven Lee Adams is a master at seeing what ordinarily goes unseen.  His goal is not to portray the majesty of Nature, but rather to bring to our attention the majestic in the deceptively ordinary.  If one studies a scene in Nature long enough, certain subtle but captivating elements begin to reveal themselves.  This is the realm that Steven loves to explore.  He chooses to look past the spectacular vista, and focuses instead on the quiet but equally spectacular scenery nearby.  His strong sense of color and composition carry his paintings toward a deafening crescendo that barely makes a sound.  This is the paradox of a Steven Lee Adams oil painting.  The reward comes if you allow the painting to quietly emerge and reveal itself to you.

Steven is a poetic painter and his images and colors relate to an emotional or spiritual sense that he feels.  He allows room for the viewer’s life experience to fill in the gaps, often creating a personal and emotional bond between the viewer and the painting.

Check out the April 2011 Southwest Art Magazine for a feature article on Steven Lee Adams.

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Nature of Words
224 NW Oregon Avenue

The Nature of Words is pleased to feature Eugene painter and mixed media artist Judith Sparks at First Friday on May 6th from 5-8 pm, at our downtown literary arts center (224 NW Oregon Ave).  NOW will feature Spark’s paintings, as well as healing Mandalas in anticipation of The Nature of Words’ Literary Festival’s 2011 theme of healing. The Literary Boutique will also be open.

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The Oxford Hotel
10 Minnesota Avenue

The OXFORD hotel will be highlighting artwork in its Minnesota Ballroom during the May 6^th Artwalk that was created by a unique group of accomplished self-taught artists: all prison inmates, some who will never be released. The  prisoners are creating these works for the benefit of a group of Ugandan orphans, children they have never met. Likely never will.

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Poppy Massage
1045 Bond Street Suite 210

I will be offering chair massage for $1.00 a minute.  And offering one hour gift certificates, a $65 value, for $45 during Art Walk, at my office.

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Red Chair Gallery
103 Oregon Avenue

We will have 3 artists featured: Gabrielle Taylor, who makes fine silver jewelry; Kim McClain a water color artist; and Linda Swindle who works in watercolor and silk painting.

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RE/MAX Key Properties
431 Franklin Avenue Suite 3

Place your bets for fun! We’re expanding our “stable of horses” so we’re hosting a good ol’ fashioned Kentucky Derby BBQ this First Friday.

Our office is literally busting at the seams – so we’re tearing down walls to create more space and want to kick it off right.

We look forward to welcoming our new team members and you with some delicious barbeque grub, cake and fabulous beverages including traditional Derby mint juleps, beer and wine.

LET’S PLAY THE PONIES!

• Bring your business card to enter our drawing for a $60 Derby Bet!

• Dress up Derby Style with your best Derby Hat to enter a drawing for a $30 Derby Bet!

So, come on Downtown! Join us this First Friday for some great fun, great food and great people. The band will be “Soul Benders” featuring rock, soul, funk and classic rock. They’ll be playing from 5:30 – 7 ish.

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Riverfront Plaza
NW Brooks Street

Join R.A.M.P. and Arts Central this First Friday in the Riverfront Plaza to celebrate All the best arts and crafts that Central Oregon has to offer. In collaboration with the Downtown Bend Business Association.

Amy Yilick and Derek Reed Will be performing

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Sage Custom Framing and Gallery
834 NW Brooks Street

Featured artist for May, Abigail Merickel, “New Prints”  Whimsical images from Central Oregon and Italy.

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Tart Bistro
920 Bond Street Suite 105

First Friday Night Under the Covers – Neil Young! Featuring local covers for a local cause. Free show Friday, May 6th in the St. Clair Building/Tart Bistro Lobby. 21+ 5-9p—

• Benefiting Icon City and BeRemedy Bend | www.iconcity.us

• If interested in participating or for future First Friday NUTC (Michael Jackson Tribute Night, Bob Marley, Grateful Dead, U2 and Madonna) contact Ryan Huffman, ryan@thewhitebull.com

• Solos, duos, trios and full bands all embraced and encouraged. All sound/pa and lighting provided.

• Map/Directions: www.bit.ly/beatlesbendmap

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TechSpace Bend
906 Harriman Street

Join us at TechSpace Bend from 6 – 9pm for our May artist reception with photographer Brian Bulemore:

“My work generally has a way of capturing and presenting the wonders of quirky urban grittiness and tends to involve unique portrayals of individuals and objects, often in strange and comical situations.”

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Thump Coffee
25 NW Minnesota Avenue

Mixed media works by Christopher Glenn Allison are the featured art exhibit throughout May.

“I favor a creative process of mixed mediums with a strong intent to reuse discarded scraps of wood, found objects and forgotten about print such as newspapers, books and pamphlets,” says Allison. “I use old and mis-matched house paints, spray paints and acrylic in conjunction with pencils and colored sharpies to portray the world I see with my minds eye. My work is ever evolving, celebrating the mirrored realms of the morphing fields of consciousness that we all face on a moment-to-moment basis.”

Allison is “deeply interested in and fascinated by the perceived dualities that shape our shared existence.” His work focuses on the physical and metaphysical contrasting the natural and spiritual.

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Tres Jolie de Bend
933 NW Wall Street

We will feature several of our local Artisans who make jewelry, hats and scarves, some of which are also Etsy artisans.  Go on line to etsy.com and search for local artisans.

We will also be serving Margueritas for Cinco De Mayo and First Friday.

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Umpqua Bank
828 Wall Street

Umpqua Bank is having the following photographers:
Robert Curzon
Jill Duncan
Gary Callicot
Ed Endsley

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Wabi Sabi
830 NW Wall Street

Jumpin’ Respess AND Japanese eraser dioramas!

Wabi Sabi, purveyor of cool Japanese stuff, is thrilled to announce that this Art Walk will be UNFORGETTABLE! Jumpin’ Respess will be filling wabi sabi with mellow tones emanating from this singer/songwriter’s guitar and harmonica as she plays an eclectic mix of originals and favorite covers.  But wait! There’s more! Japanese eraser dioramas! Come vote for your favorite as local dioramists aspire to win prizes for the best in their divisions: K-2nd grade; 3rd-5th; Middle School; and Old Guys. (Dioramas must be turned into wabi sabi by 5:00pm Friday for entry. Awards presented at 8:00pm) As always, sake and snacks will be served.