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My husband, Dave, and I are genealogists who enjoy researching our ancestors, but we've got acompetition going on asto who can claim the most famous ancestor.

Dave boasts that he had relatives on the Mayflower, John Turner and his two daughters.

He's also related to Union County pioneer settlers John and Lucinda McDowell, who arrived to this valley in 1862 by wagon train.

Lucinda gave birth to a daughter, Lydia McDowell, in July of that year, described as "the first white childborn here,"according to pioneer J.H. Rinehart. In 1868,

John McDowell became a Union County commissioner.

OK, it's not looking too good for me. So we checked out the DNA test kits you can order through Ancestry.com — an exciting technology that all genealogists should try. My husband, sister, mother and father submitted saliva samples for DNA testing.

What part of the world did we come from originally?

We all thought that we were predominately of Eastern European descent. Were we surprised to find out we had a significant heritage from Ireland, Britain and Scandinavia, not to mention a hint of West Asia, Iberian

Peninsula and Native American in there. Ancestrycom also tells you the names of other DNA test partici pants who appear toshare your DNA. Through other contributed genealogies on Ancestrycom I learned that I am related to Julia Childs through marriage and that my grandmother and Laura Ingalls Wilder were first cousins.

So Dave'sgottheMayflower guy, a Union County pioneer settler/ commissioner and the first white baby born here, and I have Julia Childs and Laura Ingalls Wilder... soit' sa draw,right?

— Trish Yerges, Go! staff

Artistl}aA Catching up with one of Northeast Oregon's favorite artists: This week's Go! interviews local photographer Julie Goetz.

Go!rHow'd you get started?

Goetz:I got started taking photos of flowers, trees and mountains.

Go!: Do you have any favorite artists? Something that inspires you?

Goetz:My favorite artist is Dorothea Lange. I think the way she captured farmers during the dust bowl during the Great Depression still inspires me. The hardworking spirit of the farmers and migrant workers through adversity was sad and beautiful.

Go!: Are you working on anything now?

Goetz: Iam always finding new things to photograph. There are so many nooks and crannies in Union County and the surrounding areas that I want to explore.

I make sure I go out and photo-

Catskills plays a set at the 2015 TreeFort Music Festival in Boise, Idaho.

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Julie stands with her sons AJ and Jack near Catherine Creek.

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graphsome ofthe same places year round so I can see how they change with the seasons.

Go!: Do you have a website?

Goetz:Yes, www.downthedirtroadphotographycom Go!:What is your favorite thing to photograph?

Goetz:My favorite subjects to

photograph are families. I love seeing kids quite literally grow up in front of my lens. Weddings are so fun too. I love that huge step ofloveand seeing people make a commitment before God, fiiends and family. When it comes to Landscape, Ihave alove for shooting sunsets, mountains, and sky.

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Dan May "Heartland" (selfreleased) In'The Glory Years," Dan May warns against dwelling on past successes:"It's where you go from here," he advises.

Though the singer-songwriter has not gotten nearly the attention deservedforthefi ve previousalbums he released after switching from a careerin opera,herem ainsfocused on the moment and as inspired as ever."Heartland"is another collection that showcases all his talents: a warm, Gordon Lightfoot-like baritone, and folk-pop songs with rootsy embellishments that brim with hooks and heart as well as intelligence and grace.

May works some neat variations on that basic style:"No Business of Mine" opens the set at a bluesy, J.J. Cale-style lope as he dispenses some sage advice with mordant humor, and "Chaussee Liaison" is a jaunty, trumpet-accented paean to his hometown of Sandusky, Ohio.

Perhaps no number, however, better encapsulatesMay'sskills as a writer and performer than "Forever Home." Sung from the point of view of a homeless canine — although that's never explicitly stated — it could have been a saccharine mess. But instead May turns in a deeply moving plea with universal appeal.

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Kids' book provokes thoughts of magic "On one level, the bookis afantastical circus romp, with What's selling?

fortunetelling vultures and 'a wallaby that could burp the Greek alphabet.'On another, it's both serious and thick with longing:

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was hooked from the opening pages of"Circus Mirandus," the debut novel by Cassie Beasley.

I found the book in the children's section ofthelibrary as I was gathering novels for my third grader. My 4-year-old was busy lookingatotherbooks,so Isaton a nearby couch and opened "Circus Mirandus."%hat better place to steal a few peaceful minutes of reading than a library?)

The first chapter, a mere two pages, gave me goosebumps.

It opens with an old man "who coughed and wheezed with every breath."

He'swriting a letterto "The Lightbender" in care of Circus Mirandus.

'You promised me a miracle," he writes."I need you now."

Throughoutmy life,books have offered a way to deal with life's happiest moments and saddest.

"Circus Mirandus" is about magic, but also about facing loss and the struggle we all have with letting

Micahs ache for the companionship fohis once-vital guardiangrandfather; Grandpa Ephraim's boyhoodyearningfor his absentfather, asfleshed outin flashbacks; the circusfounders' desire to keep enchantment alivein a world wherefaith is such ajagile thing.'A delicious con fection and much more: itshows that the human heartis delicate, thatit matters, and thatit must be handled with care."

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Fifth-grader Micah Tuttle is hanging on every story told by his dyinggrandfather,Ephraim Tuttle.

The storiesseem too fantastic to bel ieve — a magic circusthat datesto500 B.C.Itappears out of thin air, is only open to children, and attractions include an invisible tiger, the smartest elephant in theworld,a fl ying woman and an illusionist called the Man Who Bends Light.

Micah believes his grandfather's stories, and he believesin the magic of Circus Mirandus. He also believeshisgrandpa could use a miracle.

As he searches for the circus, Micah learns a lot about friendship, courage, hope and helping others find the magic in everyday life.

Every good book has a villain, and in this case that antagonist is Micah's great-aunt who has come to care for Ephraim, and will eventually take custody of Micah.

Aunt Gertrudis is mean and nasty and absolutely does not believe in magic.

One of my favorite sections is when Micah describes how "most old ladies were pleasant enough" and "werebasicall y chocolate cakes and warm sweaters on the inside."

He hasa different description for his great-aunt: "On the inside, Aunt Gertrudis was probably cough syrup."

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But despite her attempts to convince Micah that his grandfather'sstoriesarejusttheresult of goodstorytelling and that he needs to come back toreality, the young boy grasps on to his grandpa's belief in magic.

Because we'll do just about anything when we need a miracle.

"Circus Mirandus" is reviewed for ages 9-12, but I think anyone who likes to read, and wants to believe in magic, would really enjoy this novel.

I can't wait to see what story Beasley will think of next — she's an author to keep on my"to read"list.

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HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "Rogue Lawyer," by John Grisham 2. "All the LightWe Cannot See" ,by Anthony Doerr 3. "See Me" ,by Nicholas Sparks 4."The Bazaar of Bad Dreams" ,by Stephen King 5."Cross Justice," by James Patterson HARDCOVER NONFICTION 1. "Killing Reagan" ,by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard 2. "Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates" ,by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger 3."Humans of NewYork: Stories", by Brandon Stanton 4. "Between the World and Me," byTa-NehisiCoates 5. "What if?" by Randall Munroe E-BOOK FICTION 1. "The Bone Labyrinth," by James Rollins 2. "Cross Justice" ,by James Patterson 3. "The Last Anniversary," by Liane Moriarty 4."Rogue Lawyer," by John Grisham 5."The Guilty," by David Baldacci E-BOOK NONFICTION 1."The Big Short," by Michael Lewis 2."Such Good Girls, " by R.D. Rosen 3. "Killing Reagan," by Bill O'Reilly 4. "Thomas Jefferson and theTripoli Pirates," by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger 5."Boys in the Trees," by Carly Simon

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O. H eART to HeART i c s o See the arts Want to see artist exhibitions in Northeast Oregon? Here is a list of where to find local art. Know a place not listed? Contact news@ lagrandeobserver.com.

BAKER CITY • Anders Atelier, 1802 Main St. • Crossroads Carnegie, 2020 Auburn Ave. • Peterson's Gallery, 1925 Main St. • ShortTerm Gallery, 1829 Main St. ENTERPRISE • Skylight Gallery, 107 E. Main St. • TW. Bronze, 202 Golf Course Road JOSEPH • Aspen Grove Gallery, 602 N. Main St. • Fire Works Pottery Studio 8r Gallery, 62378 Hurricane Creek • Stewart Jones Designs, 2 S. Main St. • Uptown Art, 18 S. Main St. • Valley Bronze Gallery, 18 S. Main St. LA GRANDE • Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave. • Mitre's Touch Gallery, 1414 Adams Ave. • Nightingale Gallery, Loso Hall, 1 University Boulevard • Potter's House, 1601 6th St. SUMPTER • Lynn Bean Gallery, 293 Mill St. WALLOWA • Gene Hayes Gallery, 301 Donald St.

Art Center East's first exhibit is solo show from local artist Go! staff

The first art exhibit that will kick off the new year at Art Center East will be"HeART to HeART' features new work by local artist Denise Elizabeth Stone.

The public is invited to meet the artist at a reception on kom 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. The exhibit will be on display through Jan. 30.

Denise Elizabeth Stone's solo exhibit invites the viewer to enter into a conversation about the art, to reflect on one's own experiences with love, loss, awe, or aloneness and profound emotions that shape and infuse lives with meaning, accordingto a pressreleasekom Art Center East.

For this exhibit, Denise has written a shortessayforeach piece describing the art's inspiration and significance in her life. Visitors are invited to continue the conversation with a comment or to share their own experience.

Exchanges between artist and visitors will go on through the duration of the show, according to the release.

Denise's signature medium is batik watercolor, an intricate process that uses handmade Asian papers, watercolor or gouache, wax and ink to create paintings that are the creativedescendants oftraditional silk and cotton batik fabrics.

The textural and multilayered characteri sticsofbatik watercolor make it an excellent vehicle for her creation of a visual understanding ofhow we make meaning kom what the viewer perceive.

Stone's art training has come kom classes and workshops taught by talented local artists, distance education classes kom a community college and collegial art experi-

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show by Denise Elizabeth Stone When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday Where:Art Center East, 1006 Penn Avenue Info: Contact Mika Morton at 541-962-3629 or email at mika@artseast.org

"While my artis not explicitly religious, Iseek to convey

afeeling ofsacrednessand connectedness, and to begin a conversation with the viewer about the nature fomeaning-

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She is mostly self-taught, according to the release.

Her work has been shown in galleries, festivals, and art shows of eastern Oregon and western Idaho, and has won numerous awards.

Art Center East is located at 1006 Penn Avenue in La Grande.

Regular hours are kom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

For more information about this exhibit or about Art Center East, contact Mika Morton at 541-9623629, or send an email to mika@ artseast.org.

Art Center East has inspired interest and participation in the arts across Eastern Oregon, according to thepressrelease.Based on the Eastern Oregon University campus, ACE provides arts learning opportunities in regional schools through its Artist-in-Residence programs and oversees the Community School for the Arts program.

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"TheTruth of Dreams" multi-media by Denise Elizabeth Stone will be one of the features at a new Art Center East exhibit.

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Nightingale Gallery hosts new exhibit "Shadows of a Floating World" opens Friday in Loso Hall

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Jan. 29:7:30 p.m. Chamber Choir Pop Music Show (McKenzie Theater)

When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday Where:Nightingale Gallery at LosoHall,EOU Campus Runs through Feb. 10

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leaf and finally treated with a salt The Nightingale Gallery at solution, which reacts naturally to Eastern Oregon University createunpredictablebeauty. will showcase the abstract Her most recent paintings and impressionistic landscape developedout ofan earlierseriesof paintings of Pendleton artist Nika "saltscapes,"which were made only Blasser. with salt and pigment on paper.

"Shadows of a Floating World" "Here I have added more will open with a reception for mediation and increased the Blasser from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday complexity of the images through in the galleryin Ioso Hall. The layering disparate materials," exhibit will run through Feb. 10.

Blasser said.'The firstlayeris 'Visitors will be treated to a textured and often topographical unique exploration oflandscape in nature, which is then paintings created in an individual highlighted by either copper or silver leaf. This layer of reflectivity way, reminiscent of the creation of the landscape itself," said creates a luminous base and a Cory Peeke, Nightingale Gallery dynamic interaction with lightdirector. a continual motif in my practice.

The exhibition theme "Shadows Multiple layers of ink and paint of aFloating World" draws its providevisual structure and compound name from "shadows" atmosphereover theleaf." meaning the aesthetic look of the In the final phases ofher creation, work and"floating world" from the she mixes a saline solution that Japanese term uikyo. Blasser's use she brushesoverselectareasofthe of ink in her paintings is borrowed mixed media painting.

"I then allow crystalline from uikyo-e, a Japanese style of ink printmaking. structuresto emerge as the "Uikyo-e is really depictions of water evaporates," she said.

'The salt crystals form with everydaylife,"Blassersaid,"the pleasuresoflife,picturesofcherry somewhat unpredictable results. blossoms and beautiful scenes This element of chance and the and sometimes just honoring the tension created between things everyday life." that I can control versus things Blasser' spaintings are done which I cannot is also a perpetual on ash panels, hardwood boards, inspiration for my artwork." on which she applies layers of Blasser has been working mixed media like inks, paints, with mixed media for quite a highlighted with copper or silver while, starting in her undergrad

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Jan. 30:4 p.m. Chamber Choir Pop Music Show (McKenzie Theater) Jan. 30:8 p.m. Chamber Choir Pop Music Show (Mckenzie Theater)

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Nika Blasser,Vanishing Waters Series, silver leaf, ink, acrylic paint and salt on panel, 16 X 20 inches, 2015

Feb. 27:The International Dinner 5 Show Feb. 29:7 p.m.: Portland Opera (McKenzie Theater)

at Portland State, where she earned a bachelor of fine arts in painting, drawing and printmaking in 2004.

She had a long-term interest in ink and particularly in Chinese water color and ink work, which she started doing in her undergrad.

Then during her graduate program, she explored some additional new techniques, which developed into saltscapes.

"I use different kinds of salts in my work," Blasser said."I started using bluing and dried Prussian blue pigments on paper. Then I made a hyper saline solution that Ipoured over the paper.After the water evaporated, I watched what was happening with the remaining crystals. I have limited control over what happens because, to some extent, nature dictates the final product. I really like that area where agency and nature overlap."

The exhibition will feature between 35 and 40 ofher smaller paintings on hardwood board,

treatedwith saltand protected with an archival varnish. They are hung without framing or glass so that gallery visitors are able to see the fine details of nature upon mixed media.

"There's a lot there to see when you're up close to view them. This is my first time showing in Oregon forafew years,"Blassersaid."I had a show in Portland in 2010, but nothing in Oregon since then until now."

A native of Portland, Blasser received her master of fine arts in intermedia and drawing from the University of Alberta.

Blasser taught at the University of Alberta through the fall term of 2014, after which she moved to Pendleton to join her husband, John, at the Crow's Shadow Institute of Arts, where she is the marketing director.

Nightingale Gallery hours are noon to4 p.m.,M onday through Friday.

For more information, visit www. eou.edu/art ornikablasser.com.

March 2: 7:30 p.m. Grande Ronde Symphony Orchestra (McKenzie Theater) March 4: 7:30 p.m.: 45th Parallel (McKenzie Theater) March 7: 7:30 p.m.: Community Band (McKenzie Theater) March 10th: 7:30 p.m. EOU Choir Concert (McKenzie Theater)

EOUTheatre Productions: Feb. 11-13, 18-20:7 p.m.

"King Lear" at McKenzie Theatre, directed by Grant Turner April 7-9, 14-16:7 p.m.

"On The Verge" at Schwarz Theatre, Directed by Kenn Wheeler

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Live music venues Want to hear live music in Northeast Oregon? Here's a list of where to catch your favorite musical act. Know a place not listed? Contact news@lagrandeobserver. com.

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BAKER CITY • Barley Brown's Brewpub, 2190 Main St. • Corner Brick Bar and Grill, 840 Main St. • Earth trt Vine, 2001 Washington Ave. • Geiser Grand Hotel,1996 Main St. • Paizano's Pizza, 2940 10th St. ENTERPRISE • Lear's Main Street Pub trt Grill, 111 W. Main St. • O.K. Theatre, 208W. Main St. • Terminal Gravity, 803 SE School St. JOSEPH • Josephy Center for Arts trt Culture, 403 N. Main St. • Mutiny Is Brewing, 600 N. Main St. • Outlaw Restaurant trt Saloon, 108 N. Main St. • Redhorse Coffee Traders, 306 North Main St. LA GRANDE • Bear Mountain Pizza Co., 2104 Island Ave. • Benchwarmer's Pub and Grill, 210 Depot St. • Bud Jacksons Sportsmans Bar and Grill, 2209Adams Ave. • Jefferson Street Depot, 1118 Jefferson St. • Joe Bean's, 1009Adams Ave. • Short Stop Xtreme, 1709 Gekeler Lane • Ten Depot, 10 Depot St. UNION • LG Brewskis, 267 S. Main St.

LA GRANDE — Gregory Rawlins has made a lot of music in the Grande Ronde Valley with several bands in less than a decade.

He's done five solo releases, four with Sons of Guns and just wrapped up a marathon 48-hour recording session with Catskills, hislastbefore he leavesthevalley for a new home in Mexico.

The yet untitled Catskills album tracks were laid so quickly the band got some bonus tracks in, Rawlins said. ''We went into the studio and totally killed it," he said.'We even added songs we weren't aiming to record."

In addition to Rawlins, the band includes Wayne Callahan on bass, Jeff Grammer on keyboard and Andy Steele on drums.

Their new album, which was recorded with Bart Budwig in Enterprise in early December, includes about an hour of music, with perhaps the biggest achievement a 17-minute track — played straight through.

Catskills is an American rock band with an experimental garage rock leaning. ''We have undoubtedly drawn inspiration from early psychedelic music, namely Pink Floyd's debut album 'The Piper at the Gates of Dawn,"' Rawlins said."Krautrock, a particular genre of German music from the late 1960s, has had considerable influence over our arrangements."

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La Grande-area band Catskills will perform a farewell show Friday night before frontman Gregory Rawlins movesaway to Mexico. more cynical subjects. One of addition to many local shows and theirsongs isabouta box store Rawlins' other musical ventures. employee who is trampled on At the 2015 Treefort Festival, the Black Friday; another is about the band had a EP available that was superficiality of tabloid magazines recordedlastwinter. in the supermarket checkout line.

Rawlins was pleased Catskills "There'sa littlem ore attitude could record its most recent album and cynicism with Catskills where before he moves away for his wife's former outfits il've been involved new job in Monterrey, Mexico. with) didn't really reflect that," Though Rawlins said he iniRawlins said. tially was unsure about the move Catskills really came together and will miss playing with his when they added a drummer. bandmates, helooksforward to "It's taken on a whole new new opportunity.

"I'm super excited at the prosevolution as far as Andy Steele's addition," Rawlins said. pects," he said.

Steele approached Rawlins after Catskills is set to put on its farea show with Callahan and Gramwell show Friday at the Hideout, one of Rawlins' last shows before mer, which was 'kind of an early version of Catskills," and asked to he heads out of the country.

"I love playing music with Jeff jam. ''We played once together, and I and Wayne and Andy," he said. ''We create music because we love was totally sold," Rawlins said.

Since then, about two years ago, to, and not because we're out to get the band has been active, pera top-40hitora record deal.W e forming at Boise, Idaho's Treefort justlove to create together."

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has a solo show slated in Washington, and his band Sons of Guns has a Northwest tour planned for late January/early February.

"There's tons to do," he said.

"Then I will finally get on a plane and go to Mexico."

Rawlins said "a short, handmade run off the yet-to-bemastered full length albums will be available at the show, and exclusively at La Grande Stereo and Music the following day."

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I II lIIUIAII.1 • Live Music by Fine Tunes:11a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St, La Grande • After School Cool Down:;3:30 p.m.; Elgin Community Center, 260 N. 10th Ave., Elgin • Bingo:Public is welcome. All games are cash only. Some refreshments will be available for purchase. Anyone who brings a new player will receive a free special game paper.The regular jackpot will be $100, with a special jackpot prize of $250 for 50 numbers or less; 6:30 p.m.; La Grande American Legion Post 43, 301 Fir St., La Grande • Country Swing Dance:Dance instruction available. Student discount with ID. 7:30 p.m. $3 before 8 p.m.; $5 after 8 p.m.; Maridell Center, 1124Washington Ave., La Grande, 541-963-2023 • Dance Lessons:Never Miss a Chance to Dance meetsThursdays to learn the Cha Cha,East Coast Swing, 10 step, Waltz and more.

Lessons are the first hour, followed by review and practice; 6:30 p.m.; VFW Hall, 2005Valley Avenue, Baker City • Indoor Park:Free indoor play space open to preschool children and their caregivers; 9 a.m.; United Methodist Church, 1612Fourth St., La Grande • Live Music atTen Depot Street: Free live music everyTuesday and Thursday; 8 p.m.;Ten Depot Street, 10 Depot Street, La Grande • Open Swim:6:30 p.m.; Sam-0Swim Center,580 Baker St, Baker City, $3 youth; http://bakerymca. org/schedules/

IgIAII. S • Bingo:all are welcome; 3.5 miles north of Elgin on Middle Road; 6:30p.m.;RockwallGrange,71562 Middle Road, Elgin • Live Music by KeithTaylor: Music by ragtime pianist Keith

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Taylor; 4:30 p.m.; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave, Baker City • Open Swim:1 p.m.; Sam-0-Swim Center,580 Baker St, Baker City, $3 youth; http://bakerymca.org/ schedules/ • Open Swim:6:30pm; Sam-0Swim Center,580 Baker St, Baker City, $3 youth, http://bakerymca. org/schedules/ • StoryTime:10 a.m.; Baker County Public Library, 2400 Resort St, Baker City • Teen Movie Night:Free movie, popcorn 5. soda for grades 6-12.

Call, stop by or go to the library's website or Facebook pages for current movie title; 6 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande

SAlIAII. 9 • Community Dance:Live music, finger food and door prizes. All ages welcome; 6:30 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St, La Grande • Horse Drawn Tour:Dash off on a horse drawn tour; see beautiful downtown Baker City at an easy pace, then return with rosy cheeks for a hot chocolate (with schnapps for the grownups); 7:30 p.m.; $24 per seat; Geiser Grand Hotel,1996 Main St, Baker City,541-523-1889, www.geisergrand.com • LEGO Play:Come hang out in the story circle every Saturday at the library and create lego masterpieces! Legos provided for kids, or they are welcome to bring their own; 9 a.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande • Live music:Featuring Johnny and the Lawbreakers; 7 p.m.; Lefty's Taphouse,1934 Broadway St., Baker City • Open Swim:1 p.m.; Sam-0-Swim Center,580 Baker St, Baker City, $3 youth, http://bakerymca.org/ schedules/

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• An Afternoon with the Mayor of Enterprise:Enterprise Mayor Steve Lear hosts a get-together the secondSunday ofthemonthto get local residents more actively involved and to move their issues forward; 3 p.m.;Tomas Conference Center, 309 S. River St., Enterprise • Open Micatthe Josephy Center:Sing, read a poem, tell a story or play music — come show off your talent on the stage or just enjoy the entertainment; 4-6 p.m. Solo and group performers are welcome; participants and spectators are encouraged but not required to bring finger food or desserts to share. Theseevents are open to all ages, so families are encouraged to attend; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture,403 North Main Street, Joseph, http:// www.wallowacountychamber.com/ events/details/open-mic-at-thejosephy-center-01-10-2016-9009 • Wallowa Mart:Everyone is welcome to set up and sell at this free flea marketvenue. On any given weekend, we have yard sale items, flea market finds, arts Bc crafts, small home business items, produce Bc plant starts, community fundraisers, and more; 9 a.m.; Fourth Bc Madison, Wallowa

)AII. 11 MPg • 4H Archery Club:7 p.m.; Alpine Archery,117 Elm St., La Grande • Adult Winter Reading Program Runs from Jan. 11-Feb. 22. Pick up bingo-style cards to fill out categories for eligibility in prize drawings. Open to Cook Memorial Library cardholders age 18 and up.

A LEGO contest, Intro to Quilting Workshop, and Coloring BcCraft Saturdays are part of the program, and open to the public age18 and up; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande • Bridge:1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St, La Grande • Community Symphonic Band: Open to all woodwind, brass and

Methodist Church, 1612Fourth St., percussion players age 14and older from Union, Wallowa and La Grande Baker counties. EOUcollege credit • Live Music by Blue available; 7 p.m.; Loso Hall, EOU, 1 Mountaineers:11 a.m.; Union University Blvd., La Grande, www.

County Senior Center, 1504 N. artseast.org Albany St, La Grande • Indoor Park:Free indoor play • StoryTime:10 a.m.; Baker County space open to preschool children Public Library, 2400 Resort St, and their caregivers; 9 a.m.; United Baker City Methodist Church, 1612Fourth St., • Wallowology Kids' Day:Art and/ La Grande or science projects, educational • Union County Chess Club:3 stories or videos, science illustration lessons, educational p.m.; Sub Shop, 111 Depot St., La Grande walks around town, etc.; 1 p.m.; • Union County Children's Choir: Wallowology Center, 508 N. Main 2nd-6th grade singers of all skill St., Joseph levels; 4:30 p.m.; Loso Hall, EOU, 1 University Blvd., La Grande, www. artseast.org

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Center, located at 1006 Penn Ave. Northwest, including the Seattle writers to read and share their in creative nonfiction at Oregon in La Grande. This concert is an Rhythm Festival. work. The fiee event takes place State University. Jesse's writing is LA GRANDE — A community important fundraiser for Art CenThe Art Center operates an on- the second Friday of every month often in appreciation of the places dancefeaturing Terry LaMont ter East with music provided by site community-based arts and October through April at the Fish- he calls home, small moments and will be held fi'om 6:30 p.m. to local favorites Kupenga Marimba culture education programs for trap House, 400 East Grant St. reflections on what it means to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the Union and the Community African children and adults. Art Center in Enterprise. The community is be part of the life of a place. In his East's effortsare supported in County Senior Center, 1504 AlDrumming Ensemble. encouraged to attend these events, fi'ee time Jesse enjoys writing and bany St., La Grande. Cost is The concert is free, but there enjoy light refreshments, and hear performing music, singing and partby itsmembers, and local is asuggested donation of$5 per and regional foundations. For new work by local writers. $3 per person. playing the guitar.

There will be door prizesbut more information about Art Center Brenda Buchanan was born and Ralph Swinehart moved to person at the door. Guests will dancers are encouraged to bring a enjoy a no-host bar and light Wallowa County in 1972 as part East, contact Mika Morton at 541- raised in Oregon. Her degrees in finger food to share. refreshments. All proceeds from 962-3629ormika@artseast.org.

English, social work and sociology of the back to the land movement this concert will directly benefit have led to an interesting work and still lives on the small farm Crossroads lecture series Art Center East's programming Friday's Fishtrap Fireside journey, but through it all remains he started building then. He is continues on Wednesdays and helppay foroperating features writers, open mic theirrepressibleforceofw riting. currently a semi-retired engineer BAKER CITY — Crossroads expenses of maintaining the ENTERPRISE — January's She is continuing research on a and a part time sheepherder.

Carnegie Art Center is continuCarnegie Library.

Fishtrap Fireside features Brenda yearlong project capturing the cur- In his spare time, Ralph works ing a free Art Lecture Series in Kupenga Marimba and the Buchanan, Jesse Johnson and rent history of Oregon as defined on and drives his Model As and Community Alrican Drumming Ralph Swinehart. An open mic by its small towns, people, and Model Ts. 2016, which is open to the public Ensemble are graciously donating reading follows during which audi- landscape.

For more information, contact through the generous support of their talents for this event in sup- ence members have a chance to Program Manager Mike Midlo at the OregonCommunity FoundaJesse Johnson traveled to tion. The monthly lecture series port of Art Center East. Kupenga get upand share their storiestoo. Oregon from Hurricane Mills, Ten- 541-426-3623ormike@fishtrap.org. will be held at 10:30 a.m. on the Marimba was formed in 2001 in Fishtrap Fireside is a fiee nessee. He is Fishtrap's Writer-inWednesday immediately followCove and is heavily influenced by monthly event for Wallowa County Residence and an MFA candidate ing the first Friday of each month. Zimbabwean Marimba and mbira The one-hour program will start music. All the instruments were with a walk through the gallery built by the original members, R tZK ~ ielevator access available) to view eight of whom are still in the the featured artwork and will be band. Members include Louise L SL followed with light refreshments Squire, Donna Rainboth, Jim and a lecture or demonstration McIver, Beth Wasley, Jo Mahoney, by oneofthe featured artistsor a Mark Lewis, Courtney Loomis, member of the community speak- Ken Watson, Kay Firor, and Kathing about an art or cultural topic. erine and Sarah Hansen. The This month features the t Community Alrican Drumming ] Ensemble is led by Luke McKern, artwork of Baker High School www.thunderrv.com studentsand Crossroads artclass an instructor at Eastern Oregon Dan & Moneta students. Jan. 6 Art Instructor University, and is made up of Owners Becky Litke will talk about her EOU students and community Open for dinner: Mon -Wed - Thurs- Fri at 4:30 PM • Sat,-3:30 PM approachtoteaching artatCross- m embers dedicated tothe tradit',VWgy Sun.- 12:30 PM • ClosedTuesday 888-532-3422 roads, and Baker High School tional music of Western Africa.

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Art Teacher Kristen Anderson The group came into existence in 541-962-2975 10miles north of Baker City on Hwy 30 In Haines, Oregon 10401 S. Walton Rd. Cl4+ will talk about art principals the 541-856-3639 ' www.hainessteakhouse.com 2003 and has performed numerLa Grande students are learning this year ous concerts around the Pacific at BHS. The event will be held at Crossroads, 2020 Auburn Ave., in the downstairs studio. For more information, contact Crossroads at 541-523-5369.

• Holiday Parties Banquet Rooms • Receptions Dance party fundraiser F'Ull Service Bar The Place To Eat • Weddings features African music • Birthday Parties LA GRANDE — Art Center Catering On Site Call 541-523-6444, Karee or • Anniversaries East invites the public to attend or Off Site Ashley to book your party todayf the fifth annual Alrican Music & • Class Reunions Group Kates 1 Sumidge Lane - Baker City Dance Party from 6:30 p.m. to • Summer Barbecues 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Art

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Toolbox head Anthony Lakes is gearing up for a season full of special events and live music. A full calendar is available on the website anthonylakes.com.

The website also updates weather conditions on a regular basis — click on "Bert's Snow Report" for a current report.

Jan. 16:Standard Deviation, 3 p.m.

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The annual Elkhorn Classic race atAnthony Lakes Mountain Resort isn't for those new to the sport of classic cross-country skiing.

And this year, that applies more than ever — Nordic Center director Elishah Thomas has changed the race distance fiom 6K to 30K In miles, the race has gone kom just under four to more than 18.

That's at7,000feetabove sea level.

'Tve been trying to fi gureout how to make it a longer race," she said."A 6Kis not much of a challenge, and it doesn't comply with any of the bigraces."

She said many ski resorts hold crosscountry racesfordistances rangingkom 20K to 50K For the 30Kroute around ALMR, Thomas has mapped loops the include almost all of the Nordic trails. a101 be one of the toughest 30K that people will ever do," she said. ''We don't have many easy trails.

This one is not for beginner crosscountry skiers."

The race begins at 10 a.m.

Jan. 30: Beach Party and live music by Pendleton's Eleventh Street Incident at 3 p.m.

Feb. 13:Music by Greenneck Daredevils, 3 p.m.

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This year's Elkhorn Classic cross country race will cover 30K of the Nordic trails at Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort.

ALMR website and with emails to other Nordic areas.

'There's a really good crowd kom La Grande that always comes," Thomas said.

She hopes the longer course will appeal to those skiers who travel to Nordic races.

'Then i01 be in their realm," she Sunday. Entryis $25. ' Which is really cheap for a race," sald.

Thomas said.

Plus, the Elkhorn Classic is the Pre-registration is recommended, earliest ofregionalcross-country but not necessary. races, she said.

To get 30K for the race, Thomas Forfuture races,she hopes to created a big loop that will be com- designacourse thatisjustone big loop. pleted several times.

The course will be marked, and For more information about the volunteers will be posted at the Elkhorn Classic, call the Nordic major intersections to point racers Center at 541-856-3277, ext. 31, in the right direction. or email info@anthonylakes.com.

In the past, the Elkhorn Classic Winter Triathlon has averaged about 10 participants, The Winter Triathlon is another Thomas said. It is advertised for race sponsored by the Nordic Cenabout a month prior on the radio, ter, and it includes running, biking

and cross-country skiing.

All on the snow.

The triathlon is Sunday, March 13. Pre-registration is $30, while

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Each segmentis 2.9K (1.8 miles), and run on different groomed Nordic trails. In the past, the run went aroundMud Lake,the bike followedtheAnthony Lake and Gunsight trails, and the ski was the Lilypad trail.

For the biking section, Thomas said most people just use a mountain bike.

"So far I have not allowed fat bikes— 90 percent ofpeopledon't have a fat bike," she said.

Fatbikeshave tiresthatareat least twice as wide as mountain bike tires, which makes it easier to ride on snow and sand.

For the ski portion, Thomas said peoplechooseeitherclassicorskate.

classic cross country race Where: Nordic trails at AnthonyLakes Mountain Resort When: 10 a.m. Sunday Cost: $25 Info: 541-856-3277 Ext. 31; www.anthonylakes.com

The run just depends on the weather — she said a hard-packed trail is easier than kesh powder.

"Some yearsit'sreally good,and sometimes it's really, really hard," Thomas said.

For information, or to register, call 541-856-3277, ext. 31.

Feb. 27:Music by the Wasteland Kings at 3 p.m.; Eastern Oregon Backcountry Festival March 5: Snow Blast (barbecue, beer garden and lifts run until 5 p.m.) with musicby Bag ofHammers and fireworks at dark March 12: Bert's Day — halfprice lift tickets. (In honor of the late Bert Vanderwall, who helped make ALMR what it is today) March 13:Winter Triathlon March 19: Music by Powder Rhythm Bandat3 p.m .

March 21-25: Spring break camp for kids (for ages 7-18; $80 includes lift tickets, rentals and lessons) March 26: Music byThe Channel Cats

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Northeast Oregon eats WHERE I ATE:North Powder Cafe, 975 Second St. WHAT I ORDERED:Pork chop breakfast THE VERDICT:I had some fantastic homestyle potatoes this New Year's weekend that made me think of a great breakfast I had at the North Powder Cafe. My date ordered the country fried steak with hashbrowns and hard over eggs, so I knew I'd at least get to try their much talked about country fried steak and accompanying gravy.

With that comfort I ordered the smoked pork chop breakfast with homestyle potatoes and scrambled

eggs.

The chops were each nearly an inchthickand smoked through, the eggs were light but not airy — just the way I like them, and the potatoes were certainly homestyle.

It's the perfect ratio of onions, peppers and potatoes that makes for the best homestyle mix and it's just that mix I had this weekend that reminded me of the only time I ate at the North Powder Cafe.

I got so full that I didn't get to try the country fried steak that day, so I have a good excuse to go back.

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lack-eyed peas, cooked to perfection and tossed with finely diced sweet red peppers, jalapenos, sweet corn and fresh cilantro — this year, I'll add cubed avocadoand grapefruitsupremes and lightly dress it with the juice of a fresh lime, rice vinegar and olive oil.

The roasted Tri-Tip that has marinated overnight in a bit of red wine with herbs and spices will be the star of the show of course, sharing the spotlight with an Oregon Pinot noir. It's going to be a very happy New Year.

My Jan. 1 menu was inspired by a dear friend ia Texan) who shared her "Texas Caviar" with me years ago. I love its simplicity and it's a very pretty dish to begin the year with.

Simple matters all the time, but especially right now because we arealla bitw eary,in a good way, following the holidays.

Foods that satisfy our hunger and ourdesireforcreativeand beautiful meals that don'trequire hours of

preparationarejusttheticketfor the coming winter months.

With the Internet bringing literally every cookbook and cooking show to our fingertips, it's easy to find inspiration and ideas for trying new ingredients and simple preparations.

Pretty matters too. Food that excites the eyes, has interesting textures and tempting aromas is always more satisfying.

It's much the same with wines.

Well-made wine served at the proper temperature can have an expansive aroma and different grapes,soiltypes and vintage iweatherl conditions influence the texture of the wine.

It's amazing to compare wines made from a grape like Pinot gris but produced in Oregon, Alsace and Italy. There are common characteristics, but the wines express themselves in radically different ways from each place.

Many wines, and most white wines, are meant to be enjoyed within five years.

The brightness of the fruit elements and the acidity of younger wines are often better when pairing with simple dishes and fresh ingredients.

Wines made from grapes such as Torrontes iArgentinal, Albarino iNorthwest Spain), Tocai inear Venice, Italy) and Viognier iFrance, Australia and in the Northwest) are exceptional. They have lovely, complex aromas and are exciting wines to try when you find yourself a bit bored with the "same old Chardonnay."

The news from Oregon vineyards was good for the second harvest in a row. While the droughthas severely affected both yields and quality in California and Washington, the warmer temperatures were welcomed

by Pinot noir growers. Younger vineyardshave matured and the overall harvestin 2014 was both

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Well-made wines have interesting textures and aromas and can be satisfying with many dishes.

"Consider starting a wine or beer tasting group. Gather a group of jiends together once amonth for a themed dinner. It's as easy as setting the date and picking agrape or a country to be the

focus."

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plentiful and very good quality.

The weather was even more Pinotperfectin 2015 — not too hot and not too cool, producing slightly larger grapes and anotheryear ofgreatyieldsand richer flavors.

All this good news should mean there will be more wines, ofbetter quality and consistency, as well as many more affordable options in the market.

While it's traditional to end and then begin the year with sparkling wines like Champagne, Prosecco or Cava, I always suggest keeping a bottle in the cooler.

You're more likely to find somethingtocelebrate ifthere's a chille d bottle atthe ready.

Sparkling wines are also wonderfulto servewith a variety offoods including red meats, shellfish and

spicy foods.

One thing to look for on a label

when purchasing a bubbly wine is "methode champenoise" or for a specified appellation such as Limoux. There are many excellent quality sparkling wines availablein the $10-15 range.

The beginning of the year is a great time to start new projects, develop new skills, and expand horizons.

Expanding culinary horizons is both one of the easiest things to do and most enjoyable as it's something we do with others.

Consider starting a wine or beer tasting group. Gather a group of fiiends together once a month for a themed dinner. It's as easy as setting the date and picking a grape or a country to be the focus.

Explore the world through the vineyards and cuisine — it's somethingyou do on any given Thursday, without booking hotels and flights.

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THE REVENANT 156 minutes) R ) Drama Playing at Granada 3Theatre, Eltrym Theater While exploring the uncharted wilderness in the 1800s, legendary frontiersman Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) sustains injuries from a brutal bear attack. When his hunting team leaves him for dead, Glass must utilize his survival skills to find a way back home to his beloved family.

Grief-stricken and fueled by vengeance, Glass treks through the wintry terrain to track down John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy), the former confidant who betrayed and abandoned him.

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BradTaggart (Will Ferrell) is a kindhearted radio executive who wants to be the best possible stepfather to his wife's (Linda Cardellini) two children. When her freewheeling ex-husband Dusty (MarkWahlberg) breezes back into town, Brad's feeling of insecurity quickly develops into an inferiority complex. As Dusty demonstrates his flair for athletics, home repair and bad-boy charisma, Taggart finds himself in a no-holds-barred battle to one-up his rival and win the approval of his family.

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DADDY'SHOME(PG-13) Fri, Mon-Thur: 4:00, 7:00, 9:20 Sat & Sun: 1:30, 4:00, 7:00, 9:20

STAR W ARS,'THEFORCENAKENS(PG-13) Fri, Mon-Thur: 3:50, 6:45, 9:25 Sat & Sun:12:45, 3:50, 6:45,9:25

While racing toward the town of Red Rock in post-CivilWar Wyoming, bounty hunter John "The Hangman" Ruth (Kurt Russell) and his fugitive prisoner (Jennifer Jason Leigh) encounter another bounty hunter (Samuel L. Jackson) and am anwho claimsto be a sheriff. Hoping to find shelter from a blizzard, the group travels to a stagecoach stopover located on a mountain pass. Greeted there by four strangers, the eight travelers soon learn that they may not make it to their destination after all.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS 135 minutes) PG-13 )Genre Playing at Eltrym Theater, Granada 3Theater Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, the galaxy faces a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and the First Order. When a defector named Finn crash-lands on a desert planet, he meets Rey (Daisy Ridley), a tough scavenger whose droid contains a top-secret map.

Together, the young duo joins forces with Han Solo (Harrison Ford) to make sure the Resistance receives the intelligence concerning the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), the last of the Jedi Knights.

O. At the box oNce Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Rentrak.

Where available, the latest international numbers for Friday through Sunday are also included.

List of DVD

release dates Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: JANUARY 12: HotelTransylvania 2 12: Sinister 2 12: Irrational Man 12: Mr. Robot: Season1 19: Straight Outta Compton 19: Everest 19: Learning to Drive 19:The Diary of a Teenage Girl 19: Stonewall 19: 12 Monkeys: Season 1 19: Girl Like Her 19: Continuum: Season 4 19:The Condemned 2 26: Goosebumps 26: Da Vinci's Demons: Season 3 26: Doctor Who: Series 9, Part 2 26: Masterpiece: Downton Abbey Season 6 26: Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise 26:The Wannabe FEBRUARY 2:TheLastWitch 2: Suffragette 2: Big Stone Gap 2: Freeheld 2:TheKeeping Room 2: Batman: Bad Blood 2: From DuskTill Dawn: The Series: Season 2 2: Hellions 2: Man Up 2: Meadowland 9: Crimson Peak 9: Love the Coopers Sou rce: Tr mes News Se rvrce

1."Star Wars: The Force Awakens," $88.3 million ($96.3 million international).

2."Daddy's Home," $29 million ($9.2 million international).

3".The HatefulEight" ,$16.2million.

4."Sisters," $12.6 million ($650,000 international).

5."Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip," $11.8 million ($10.3 million international).

6." Joy," $10.4 million ($9.3 million international).

7.'The Big Short, $9 million

($2.2 million international).

8."Concussion," $8 million ($1.4 million international).

9."Point Break," $6.8 million ($6.8 million international).

10".The HungerGames: Mockingjay —Part2," $4.6million ($4.4million international).

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Redbox's Top 10 DVD rentals The Top 10 DVD rentals at Redbox kiosks: 1. Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation — Paramount 2. Trainwreck — Universal 3. Pan — Warner 4. Ant-Man — Disney 5. War Room — Sony 6. Vacation (2015) — Warner 7. Max — Warner 8. A Walk in the WoodsBroad Green 9. Jurassic World — Universal 10. Inside Out (2015) — Disney Sou rce: Tr mes News Se rvrce

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