Cheryl Parton

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Editor-in-Chief at Via Magazine

Editor-in-Chief at Bend Magazine

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Jake Kenobi’s Layers of Paint Are a Portal To Human Connection — Bend Magazine

Jan 8, 2025 | bendmagazine.com | Cheryl Parton |Siena Dorman

With layers of paint, Jake Kenobi creates tableaux that mimic layers of the human psyche—bright glimpses of colorful palm trees and flamingos are juxtaposed with macabre symbols of death. At his studio in northwest Bend, the artist, who goes by the moniker Spring Break Jake, presents contradictions. Dressed in black from head to toe, his wide grin offers a welcome to his world, one he shares with his young son, Casper, age 2 ½, and his wife, Kait, owner and graphic designer at Midnight Grim.
DESIGN IN THE MIX

May 16, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Cheryl Parton

Featured ArticleCombine Finishes in Every Part of Your Home for Elegance and InterestArticle by Cheryl Parton Originally published in Bend LifestyleWe love design trends that allow us the freedom to have it all. Whatever color palette grounds your home, the selection of metal fixtures or accents is a place to express the personality of its inhabitants. Even better, mixing metals in design is a budget-friendly option because new fixtures don’t need to be purchased to update a space.
Runner's Gear Teague Hatfield/Owner/FootZone, Bend.

May 16, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Cheryl Parton

Featured ArticleTake the Right Steps to Keep a Healthy Pace with Teague's Favorite Workout AccessoriesArticle by Cheryl Parton Originally published in Bend LifestyleWhen it comes to running, Teague Hatfield has put in the miles (and years) to be an expert. In 2020, he’ll celebrate 20 years as owner of FootZone, where runners gear up, gather and connect with the running community. Last year, Central Oregon sponsored more than 100 walking and running events.
A Taste of Travel

May 16, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Cheryl Parton

With our minds taking flight, but many of us still staying home, cooking can take us to faraway lands. The therapeutic process of preparation, fragrant spices, and wafting aromas of baking all transport senses to places on a map: whether in memory, imagination or the visualization of where we’d like to visit in the future.
art exploration

May 16, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Cheryl Parton

When Valerie Winterholler needs to find clarity, she doesn’t have to travel far. While some find peace by skiing or mountain biking, she finds meditation in her art studio. Born and raised in Bend, Valerie has always pursued the language of expression, whether by studying drafting and violin in her youth or later while getting a degree in sculpture at Southern Oregon University.
SWEET VALENTINE’S DAY

May 16, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Cheryl Parton

Featured ArticleSimple Projects to Celebrate at HomeArticle by Cheryl PartonPhotography by Janie Jones Originally published in Bend LifestyleThe first Valentines were handmade in the 18th century, long before printing presses and mass-produced options. Today handmade signifies the ultimate in personal mots d’amour. Enjoy these sweet projects as a couple, a family, or with friends. Create heart ornaments to hang on a Valentine’s Day tree.
Socially Responsible Investing

May 16, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Cheryl Parton

Featured ArticleAligning Values with Financial GoalsArticle by Cheryl Parton Originally published in Bend LifestyleJust as consumers find how they spend their dollars creates the world they want to live in, investors can impact change with a portfolio that includes socially responsible investments.
MEET WINSTON

May 16, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Cheryl Parton

Want to start a publication? Learn More Article by Cheryl Parton Originally published in Bend LifestyleAt first glance, Winston, a miniature long-haired piebald Dachshund, appears as soft as his glossy coat. But in fact, he’s 12 pounds of toughness. His person, Bend native Racheal Nordby, brought Winston home six years ago where he soon became a constant companion, even to the barn where Racheal rode horses as a competitive equestrian.
RAISING TOP CHEF KIDS

May 16, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Cheryl Parton

Expecting chicken nuggets and buttered noodles on a kid’s menu in 2021? In Bend, Oregon, think again. The foodscape is as full of range and diversity as the landscape. Respecting the evolving palate of our youngest diners means that simple proteins and pasta do have a place on a restaurant’s children’s menu.
Pecan vs. Pumpkin

May 15, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Cheryl Parton

Want to start a publication? Learn More Featured ArticleTwo Thanksgiving Pies Face-Off and Combine for a WinnerArticle by Cheryl Parton Originally published in Bend LifestylePumpkin pie was not served at the first Thanksgiving because early settlers had no ovens for baking. The first “modern” pumpkin pie recipe was published in 1796 by Amelia Simmons in American Cookery, the first known cookbook of the Americas.