Father Ray Kelly singing to help Save A Stray Arts and Entertainment Community News September 14, 2022September 13, 20220 Submitted photos International singing sensation Father Ray Kelly will perform Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the Historic Central Hotel in downtown Burns to benefit HC Save A Stray, a local animal rescue organization. Father Ray Kelly — pastor of St. Brigids and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Old Castle, County Meath Ireland —
Chainsaw artist carves out a better life Arts and Entertainment Business News August 24, 2022August 24, 20220 Photos by TERRI WATTS Ryan Huber found a therapeutic outlet through the art of chainsaw carving. Artist Ryan Huber can bring his customers’ creative visions to life with a chainsaw and a piece wood. His carved creations can currently be found under the moniker Huber Hallow. Much like the wood that he
Center Stage Concert offered enjoyable afternoon of music Arts and Entertainment July 20, 2022July 20, 20220 Photos by JANET BRAYMEN Liam Norris and Marianne Andrews performed two cello duets, Ups and Downs by Th. Henning and Hunter’s Chorus by Carl Maria Webster. In February 2022, Norris participated in the Chamber Music Society Scholarship Auditions and won a scholarship to further his musical training. Auditions will be held
Local youth participated in Drexel H. Foundation’s colorful cows contest Arts and Entertainment Community News Youth July 13, 2022July 13, 20220 Submitted photos Youth from the Burns Paiute Tribe helped paint colorful cows for the Drexel H. Foundation’s public art project and contest. In 2021, the Drexel H. Foundation’s Art Builds Community: Reunites Communities Through Art project brought communities together to paint cutouts of cows, which were created by artist Kacie Shaffer. People
Skull 120/60/30 Gravel Grinder bike race rolling through town this weekend Arts and Entertainment Community News Sports June 15, 2022June 15, 20220 Photo by CAMERON SANDERS Riders preparing to start last year’s Skull Gravel Grinder bike race. The Skull 120/60/30 Gravel Grinder bike race is rolling through Harney County this Saturday, June 18. Billed as “America’s ‘gnarliest’ gravel race,” the Skull 120/60/30’s rugged route highlights Harney County’s trying terrain, which sets Eastern Oregon apart from
High Desert Music Jamboree will be held June 16-18 Arts and Entertainment Community News June 15, 2022June 15, 20220 Submitted photo Jamming will abound this weekend at the High Desert Music Jamboree at the Harney County Fairgrounds. Are you ready for some foot-stomping old time music? Come on down to the High Desert Music Jamboree at Harney County Fairgrounds June 16-18, hosted by the Oregon OldTime Fiddlers. This longstanding event of 31 years
Youth art contest winners announced Arts and Entertainment News Youth May 4, 2022May 4, 20220 Each year, the Harney County Migratory Bird Festival hosts a Youth Art Contest in the celebration of migratory birds. The contest encourages students in kindergarten through high school to observe, understand, and ultimately share what they have learned about migratory birds. By creating a unique art entry for the contest,
Gloria Johnson Scholarship now available to post graduates Arts and Entertainment News April 20, 2022April 20, 20220 Oregon Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) is pleased to announce a new scholarship program for Women in Graduate School studying broadcasting, teaching, performance, or music industry. This $2,500 yearly scholarship program is open to all women attending Oregon colleges and universities seeking a post graduate degree in these fields. Gloria Johnson
Spark Collaborative featuring the work of MaryLou Wilhelm Arts and Entertainment March 23, 2022March 22, 20220 by Mary Kerns for Burns Times-Herald Spark Collaborative Studios, located at 341 N. Broadway in Burns, will be featuring the work of MaryLou Wilhelm this Friday, March 25, from 5-7 p.m. Wilhelm moved to Harney County 15 years ago from Gilchrist. She purchased her studio/home in Hines and has been an artistic force
Frontier Art Center now includes fiber arts Arts and Entertainment March 16, 2022March 16, 20220 Photo by KATE MARSH Thanks to a generous donation by Linda Peterson of La Grande, Burns’ Frontier Art Center was able to establish a fiber arts studio and begin offering classes. Frontier Art Center, located at 405 N. Broadway in Burns, now features a fiber arts studio, complete with many different kinds