Oregon Art Beat
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Episode 822: Thursday March 29, 2007
- Author and Basket Weaver Mary Schlick
- Mary Schlick is something of a living legend around the Columbia River Gorge. She’s known as a prolific writer and teacher. Mary has devoted the last four decades of her life to preserving Indian basketry traditions from the Mid-Columbia region. More than simple bags to carry food, these baskets hold a wealth of symbolism for Native Americans. Learn how these exquisite baskets were made and the ways Mary is working to pass on the tradition. In addition, Mary has written a new book, it’s a memoir chronicling her years living among the native people of the Columbia Plateau, called Coming To Stay: A Columbia River Journey. You can find it in local bookstores. This spring, Mary will be a key figure during several events commemorating Celilo Falls. This month marks 50 years since the ancient Native fishing site was flooded by the construction of the John Day Dam
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- www.maryhillmuseum.org — For more information on events commemorating Celilo Falls. This month marks 50 years since the ancient Native fishing site was flooded by the construction of the Dalles Dam.
- Blues Musician Lauren Sheehan
- Her latest CD “Two Wings” was a finalist for best Americana album of 2006 by the Independent Music Association. Meet blues singer and guitarist Lauren Sheehan at her Portland home and the family retreat along the Wilson River near Tillamook.
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- LaurenSheehanMusic.com
- Etch-a-Sketch Artist Jonathan Liu
- On the last Thursday of the month, Jonathan Liu packs up his car and heads over to NE Alberta Street to set up his booth. Like many struggling artists, he hopes for a sale or two and to get a little recognizion for his work. Attention isn't hard to get because among the usual assortment of painters, ceramicists and glass artists at Last Thursdays... Jonathan's work really stands out, he is an etch a sketch artist! He discovered the talent in college and continued to hone his skills while figuring out how to hold the image on the screen. You can buy Jonathan’s art and commission some Etch a Sketch art for yourself through his website.
- RainyBayArt.com
