Oregon Art Beat — Cartoonist Jan Eliot, Blues Musician Steve Cheseborough, Author and Basket Weaver Mary Schlick aired January 10, 2008

Episode 915

Blues Musician Steve Cheseborough: Steve Cheseborough brings to life the acoustic country blues of the 1920s and '30s in the tradition of Blind Boy Fuller, Memphis Minnie, Charley Patton, Robert Johnson and Bo Carter. Steve is a respected authority on the blues, the author-photographer of the acclaimed guidebook "Blues Traveling," and a contributor to magazines and newspapers. His performances on combine stories, history and live performance.; Read More and Watch this story

Basket Weaver Mary Schlick: Mary Schlick has devoted the last four decades of her life to preserving Indian basketry traditions from the Mid-Columbia region. Using plant fibers gathered from the Columbia River Gorge area, including roots, grass, and birch bark, she crafts a variety of basket styles. More than simple bags to carry food, these baskets hold a wealth of symbolism for Native Americans.; Read More and Watch this story

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