issue 47 SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2023
From the
issue 47 SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2023
From the
Editor
ROBIN BISHOP
Have you heard the exciting news ? Art Chowder and “ Everyday Northwest ” have gone nonprofit ! We are more excited than you can possibly imagine moving forward with new ways to share Pacific Northwest arts and culture with the rest of the world , but also to now be able to create programs that will also bring artists and the community together in new and innovative ways .
So , be on the lookout for more news to come on that front and if you ’ d like to join the Chowderhead family , please find the full-page ad in this issue , follow the QR code link to the donation page and support us in this endeavor with any amount you are comfortable with . As I ’ m sure you — our beloved Chowderheads — are
“ The Play ’ s the Thing ” at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
( Page 42 ) fully aware , it takes an incredibly talented team of creatives to bring you this magazine , the “ Everyday Northwest ” TV program and then still grow new programs to enhance ways we share with you . Every donation counts toward that goal .
Robin Bishop is Art Chowder ’ s editor in chief . She loves a challenge and has an affinity for asking questions that invite innovative solutions to individual and team challenges . She possesses a deep aversion to a “ We ’ ve always done it that way ” existence . Robin has a diverse background , but her passion is writing and bringing others ’ stories to life . She holds a bachelor ’ s degree in Professional and Creative Writing from Central Washington University and master ’ s degree in Organizational and Change Leadership from Gonzaga University .
robin @ artchowder . com
Now , on to this amazing issue . We are so incredibly pleased to bring you some wonderfully gifted artists . On the cover , WOW ! Right ? We have the incredibly passionate and gifted Art Wolfe — world-famous nature photographer and storyteller . You can learn more about him in my article , “ Where the ‘ WILD LIVES ’ Are .”
Matthew Kincanon shares intergenerational storytelling “ According to Coyote ,” and Carson Allen brings us “ The Art of Publication Printing .” Check it out ; she tells you how the magazine you are holding gets made . Cool . Also , read Patricia Robinson ’ s “ I Choose ” story and poem , in her own words , in our Soul column .
Melody Fyre brings you two ways to engage in visual arts . She shares a story about “ Terrain ’ s Annual Bazaar ” and artist Carrie Kohle ’ s , “ Spirit of a Mustang .” Also , don ’ t miss MJ Hudon ’ s visit with multi-media artist , Andrew Parker , or Jennifer Ferrero ’ s feature on “ MasterClass ,” a unique big band from Spokane . Tom Quinn tells the story of Sister Paula Turnbull , “ Spokane ’ s Sculpting Nun ,” and be sure to check out his Millie cartoon .
Cam Reid shares the “ Historic Columbia River Gorge Hotel ’ s ” unique story and its surprisingly European vibe , and Tara Mickschl shares an entirely different hospitality idea with a haunted road trip for you Halloween spook-lovers , while Sue Eller takes us to “ Oregon ’ s Shakespeare Festival .”
And finally , Stephanie Regalado gives us a heads up on culinary and libation festivals to plan for this fall , while James Marinello shares with us the “ Nature of Natural Wines ” in the Pacific Northwest .
It ’ s a big issue and we are excited to bring you new and unique authorings moving forward , but we ’ ll need your support to keep making it happen . Consider donating today so we can welcome you to the family , our beloved Chowderheads ! Happy reading . Feel free to contact me directly at robin @ artchowder . com or on social media via Art Chowder feeds .
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