3D Card MakingA creative card-making workshop with Andrea Kramer Saturday, February 12th, 2021 - 10.30 am to 12 noon In this workshop, you will learn how to make creative greetings cards using a variety of materials and exploring using a “pop-up” technique to create 3D cards! This workshop is for people aged 10 and up. Supplies will be provided. For more information and to register online click HERE
Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association's 7th Annual Winter Adventure Series: Alone in the Mountains presentation by Brooke Maushund: Jill of All Trades, Master of Fun, Snow Nerd, Ski Patroller, Member of YOSAR
The National Park Service is hosting a Day of Remembrance virtual event and an on-site showing of part of photographer Shane Sato’s “Go For Broke Spirit” exhibit on 2/18 at 2pm.
Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association's 7th Annual Winter Adventure Series: Don't miss this winner of Clean Comedy! Eeland Stribling performs on stage 2/24. You'll live love and laugh with him.
Welcome to the first ever Trout Rodeo in Bishop, California on February 26, 2022! This catch and release tournament is a challenge to ALL anglers to see who comes out on top. The event is open to fly and conventional anglers and we have made it easy to be a part of it! Cost Individuals - 25.00 per person. Teams - There is an additional fee (20.00) if you want to compete in the team category and there will be separate prizes for each team member. To compete as a team, you must designate a Team Leader as all participants need […]
Join the Bishop Climbing Rangers in the Buttermilks parking lot at 8:30am for trail work and litter pickup. We'll have free hot coffee, trash bags, gloves, trash grabbers, and swag. Volunteers must sign a waiver and will work independently or in small groups. Bring: sun protection, warm clothes, water, snacks, a mask, and sturdy shoes.
Millefiori Bead MakingA bead making workshop with Andrea Kramer Saturday, January 29th, 2021 - 10 AM to 1:30 PM In this unique workshop you will design and make original wearable art jewelry from handmade millefiori beads that you will create yourself. Millefiori means "thousand flowers" because these beads are often made with flowers and geometric designs. SORRY! This class is now SOLD OUT! There is another opportunity to participate in this class on 2/26/2022 - scroll down to find that class description and to register online.
Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association's 7th Annual Winter Adventure Series: High Sierra the final presentation of 2022 by Vitaliy Musiyenko: RN, Author, Explorer
Bishop Climbing Rangers are available for free coffee and a chat about local ethics and stewardship. Take a stand for our climbing areas.
ACOUSTIC EIDOLON MARCH 6, SUNDAY, 3 PM BISHOP UNION HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Acoustic Eidolon, featuring Joe Scott on double neck guitjo and Hannah Alkire on cello are from Colorado and have graced stages throughout the US, Europe, Australia and Canada. With eleven CDs and a DVD to their credit, these masterful artists continue to captivate audiences throughout the world with their signature “new acoustic” sound and boundless possibilities in blending Celtic, Americana, World & Flamenco musical influences. The double-neck guitjo has 14 strings and Joe has developed his own style and technique, playing both necks simultaneously. Classically-trained cellist Hannah Alkire studied with […]
A great evening featuring an outstanding raffle, auction, wildlife art and fine sporting merchandise. Cocktails at 4:30PM, Dinner at 6:30PM. Buy tickets early, event will sell out. Tickets are $85 Per Person, $150 Per Couple, $65 Per Sprig (under 16), $65 Per Life Member, $700.00 Per Gold Table (8 people). Contact Joe Pecsi at (760)784-0699 for more information.
Bishop Climbing Rangers are available for free coffee and a chat about local ethics and stewardship. Take a stand for our climbing areas.
Make a life-saving appointment by calling 877-258-4825 or visit donors.vitalant.org and search blood drive code "Bishop." March 16 10am-6pm and March 17 8am-2pm.
Join Lynda Charlie and Fawn Piper, two indigenous Native Americans, to learn about this unique Paiute/Shoshone craft of beauty and grace.
Bishop Climbing Rangers are available for free coffee and a chat about local ethics and stewardship. Take a stand for our climbing areas.
Manzanar National Historic Site’s award-winning public archeology program is returning with three projects this year. On March 24-29, May 27-31, and September 2-6, volunteers will have the opportunity to assist the National Park Service in uncovering and preserving Manzanar’s Hospital area, the Children’s Village orphanage, and the Administration and Staff Housing area. Work at the Hospital will include rebuilding a collapsed rock wall, removing brush and dead trees, clearing flood deposits, resetting building footers, and excavating landscaping features. At Children’s Village, volunteers will rebuild rustic wood fences, expose building footers, and clear brush and downed trees. In the Staff Housing […]
Charlene Redner, a Bishop Paiute Native, will demonstrate the making of Fandango Dresses, a form of traditional Paiute clothing. Call the cultural center for additional information.
Obi Kaufmann, a noted California author, will present his deep-time, ecological and philosophical perspective of California's superlative mountain range, the Sierra Nevada,. Join Obi after the presentation for a book signing, coffee, and snacks. More info and register online at c5studios.org
Join Eastern California Museum at the Gravesite of the 1872 Lone Pine Earthquake Victims, located on the west side of Highway 395 one mile north of Lone Pine. This will be an historical remembrance of the great Lone Pine Earthquake of 1872 that struck the Eastern Sierra impacting lives, property and landscapes. Hear stories and accounts of this powerful event. For further information and questions, contact the Eastern California Museum at 760-878-0258.
Local artist, Robert Piper, Jr. from the Big Pine Paiute Tribe will demonstrate Native American flutes, a traditional Paiute musical instrument for guests.
Hundreds of thousands of shorebirds and waterfowl have returned to Owens Lake as a result of lakebed flooding by the City of Los Angeles to mitigate lake bottom dust emissions. The dust mitigation project modified habitat conditions so that the lake became a stopover for rest, forage and energy replenishment for birds migrating along the Pacific Flyway. Learn about this remarkable environmental success and efforts to make Owens Lake a lasting habitat for wildlife during Desert Survivors' online Zoom presentation by Michael Prather, a noted birding expert. Join in. It is easy. Go to zoom.us/join and click on "join a meeting". […]
The Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center is hosting two virtual artist workshops entitled, 5 Uses For Your Artist Portfolio by Great Basin Native Artists (GBNA) founder, Melissa Melero-Moose of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe. Part 1 is scheduled for April 6th , and Part 2 is on April 13th, both at 12pm. Pre-registration is encouraged by opening the following link at https://culturalcenter.typeform.com/GBNA-Workshops, but is not required! Zoom meeting ID: 161 735 0025. For info, call 760-873-8844.
Charlene Redner of the Bishop Paiute Tribe will demonstrate traditional Willow Medallions for museum guests.
Join local author Lauren DeLaunay Miller in celebrating the official launch for Valley of Giants: Stories from Women at the Heart of Yosemite Climbing in partnership with Mountain Rambler Brewery and Spellbinder Books with readings by Miranda Oakley and Alexa Flower.
Join area residents to commemorate the new Jane Bright Memorial Rock Garden at the Eastern California Museum in Independence.
FREE Concert at Bishop Union High School Auditorium. Acoustic Eidolon, featuring Joe Scott on double neck guitjo and Hannah Alkire on cello are from Colorado and have graced stages throughout the US, Europe, Australia and Canada. With eleven CDs and a DVD to their credit, these masterful artists continue to captivate audiences throughout the world with their signature “new acoustic” sound and boundless possibilities in blending Celtic, Americana, World & Flamenco musical influences. The double-neck guitjo has 14 strings and Joe has developed his own style and technique, playing both necks simultaneously. Classically-trained cellist Hannah Alkire studied with G. Magyar of the Hungarian String Quartet and is recognized internationally for her stunning tone and emotional, impeccable playing and for taking the cello places it’s never been before.
Join Eastern Sierra history aficionados at the Independence Courthouse to celebrate this building's 100th anniversary. Indulge in related history talks, presentations, food and drink, and more.
Build your watercolor vocabulary to gain more brush control in watercolor. Explore basic materials/techniques and create gradients/textures with household supplies. 12 and older. Register online at link under Event Categories.
Come by the Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center to view Rena Brown's Paiute craft of designing Ribbon Shirts. Shirts available for purchase.
