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The Roundhouse Reading Series kicks off 2015 with January and February in memoriam open mics to celebrate the life and works of four important Northwest poets.

1 P Chamber concert unfolds Rachel Kecskes on viola is among the performers when the chamber concert tradition continues at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the home of Tim and Linda Gleeson, 307 C Ave., La Grande.

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• What: Bag of Hammers • When:8 p.m .to 10 p.m .Thursday • Where:Ten Depot Street, La Grande • Details: Free admission

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Start small. Go big.

It'sallpartofLa Grande band Bag of Hammers' plot for world domination. Or to entertain themselvesand a growing cadre offans.

Bag of Hammers, composed of Luke McKern and Holly Sorensen, performs throughout northeast Oregon and southeast Washington, using live looping to blend electronic and acoustic sounds.

McKern works in the music department at Eastern Oregon University. There, he does recordings, teaches the African drumming class, gives guitar lessons and helps out with electronic music.

Sorensen also sings with the Wasteland Kings and has her own group, the Holly Sorensen Band.

The multitalented McKern, who plays guitar, bass, drums and keyboard, said looping allows Bag of Hammers to play music, record it and immediately play it back. aWe build layers to create a sound that is larger than two people could normally make," he sard.

McKern said working with Sorensen is a pleasure.

"She has a great voice, as everyone knows, but she also has really good instincts," McKern said.

"Oftentimes, we'll be improvising and just reacting to what the other person does."

At first, McKern was the only person in the band doing the looping. Now Sorensen has joined in

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Luke MoKern and Holly Sorensen perform as Bag of Hammers. the fun. She can do four layers of vocalsata tim e.

"It used to be that Luke and I would cue each other, and he would record my vocal loops here and there," Sorensen said."Now that I have independent looping capabilities, he is free to work his loops while I can lay down my own backup harmonies."

The biggest challenge is that

when operating so many gadgets, technology doesn't always cooperate the way it should, Sorensen sard.

"In addition, the performance spaces are often difficult to make a good mix within," she said."So, the setup requires more attention to detail and someone who really knows what they're doing. That's why I consider myself so fortunate

to work with someone like Luke, becausehe ison top ofit."

The sound Bag of Hammers producesisdifferent from the sound created by other live bands.

"Unlike all of the other projects we involve ourselves in, there are only two of us and we cover a broad range of musical styles and genres," Sorensen said."All the other projects are full ensembles that tend to stay within a genre or two forrepertoire."

Bag of Hammers isalso different in the sense that McKern and Sorensen aren't communicating cues to other players.

"Rather, he is basically just making it all happen himself," Sorensen said, "while I sing and playthe role ofm y own backup singers."

Improvisation plays an important role in Bag of Hammers. But it has its limits.

"In a sense, looping a majority of our material can sometimes seem limiting in how far we can take asong'sdifferent sections and parts," Sorensen said."On the other hand, we are also completely unlimited in our creativity and have a diferent experience every time we perform any given song.

Luke is always revising his setup design, and our capabilities are always expanding."

Bag of Hammers is continually discovering many ways to create textures, harmonies and licks. aWe avoid sticking to a tight formula so that it always has an improvisati onal approach," Sorensen said."Some say they've never heard us play a song the same waythey might have heard us play it any other time. If either of us comes up with an idea on the spot, we just add it in."

McKern said Sorensen is fun to

work with because she's creative. ''When we're playing together, we do laotofim provisation and createthe forms as we go," McKern said.

Bag of Hammers started as an experiment to see if the musicians could make looping work.

"Both ofus playin a lot of other bands," McKern said."Itstarted out to see if we could do it. We found out it's a lot of fun playing music in this way."

McKern liked the challenge of creatingsounds on a live stage thatare heard in today'spopular music.

"It's hard to make those sounds with a conventional band on stage," he said."This group was our attempt to implement more of those electronic components into music as a live group. We could do it in the studio, but it presents a challenge to do it live."

McKern finds the technical challenges something he likes to conquer.

"Sometimes we're dealing with nine independent recordings that we put down, and to keep everything in synch is a challenge because it's spread out on diferent pieces ofhardware," McKern said.

The limitations of the equipment dictate the structure of the music. aWe have to accept what it will do and work within those parameters," he said."To both loop atthe same time has us in control of a series of recordings."

People who see and hear the band ask how they keep all the layers straight.

"It's a fun challenge to play, making sounds and then manipulating them," McKern said."It's like taking the recording studio onto the stage."

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Whether you made a resolution to try something new this year, or area regularclassattendee, Crossroads Carnegie Art Center in Baker City has many different art classes planned.

Therearetwo costslisted for each class. The first is the price for members. The second is the price for nonmembers. Yearly memberships are $15 student i23 years or younger), $25 individual,

• Kids Beginner Woodcarving Project From 1:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Friday ifollow up to the soap carving class). Instructor is Dick Kirby.

$20 senior i60 and older) and $40

• Kids Friday Pottery Class Sessionsare offered Jan. 16 to • Classical Ballet 2 March 20 and April 3 to June 5, Starts Jan. 22 and meets from Fridays from 1:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays 3:45 p.m. This is not a drop-in and Thursdays. Instructor is Debclass. Students must pre-register. bie Friedman.

For ages 10 to young adult. Cost: Cost: $116/$128. Each class has a required set of clothes — check $50/$55 for one month.

This class, for kids and young with Crossroads fordetails. adults who range from new to experienced in pottery, will explore • Fine Art Photography — Basic techniques in coil, slab work and to Advanced for middle school wheel skills depending on skill and high school students level. The instructor will work From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 30. with different skill levels in small Instructor is Michael Anderson. groups and create projects based on monthly themes and student interest.

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For information about these classes, orto sign up,call541-5235369 orstop by thecenterat2020 Auburn Ave. • Open painting and drawing studio This is independent work time offeredfrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m .

Mondays. Cost is $5 per month.

• Open Pottery Studio The pottery studio is open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays. A monthly pass is $20. A quarterly

pass is $30.

• Learn to Love Watercolor and Pastels OfferedWednesday evenings in two sessions — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. or 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Artists can join any time. The instructor is Becky Litke.

• Saturday Watercolor and Pastel Class Instructor is Becky Litke. Cost

is $13.75/$15 per session.

Litke will discuss what elements to put in a painting, what to leave out, how to use photos as a reference, how to position subject matter on painting paper surface for the best visual impact and how to picktheproper size paper for the subjectmatter depicted.

She will also talk about outlets

Cost: $40/$55. For ages 10and older.

Students will make a small owl that teaches the basic cuts of wood carving — stop cut, push cut, paring cut, chip cut and stab cut.

• Classical Ballet 1 (ages 6-8) Starts Jan. 21 and meets from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays for eight weeks.

Instructor is Debbie Friedman.

Cost: $116/$128. Each class has a required set of clothes — check with Crossroads fordetails.

Students will learn all the ballet positions and all barre movements and perform small jumps.

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• Young Artists Studio Offered from 1:45p.m. to 3:45 p.m. every Friday for ages 10 and older. Instructor is Paul Hoelscher.

Cost: $15 per session, or four sessions for $50. Join anytime.

This class will help young people make art the way that most interests them, with an artist who believes that everyone is artistic and who has enough experience to be supportiveofm any media and techniques. Media include acrylic, oil and watercolor.

• Tiny Tots Ballet (ages 4 and 5) Starts Jan. 23 and meets Fridays from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

Instructor is Emma Mahon.

Cost is $60/$70. Students

Cost: $50/$75 istudents in a BMS/BHS art or yearbook class can take this class at member rate). The course covers camera settings, depth-of-fi eld,artistic compositionand basicphoto editing techniques using OnOne Perfect Photo Suite 9.0.

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• Fine Art Photography — Basic to Advanced From 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 30. Instructor is Michael Ander-

son. Cost: $50/$75.

• High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photography From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 31.

Instructor is Michael Anderson.

Cost: $50/$75. If your digital camera has the capability to shoot RAW files, then this class is for you.

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Baker Community Orchestra rehearsals start Thursday The BakerCommunity Orchestra will begin weekly rehearsals Thursday.

Music handout will begin at 6:15 p.m., and rehearsal will begin at 7 p.m.

Rehearsals will be in the Baker High School band room.

The rehearsals will continue on Thursdays through the spring.

All interested musicians are welcome to join.

There is no charge to participate, though free-will donations to help pay for music are welcome. No auditions are required.

All people playing orchestra or band instruments are welcome.

For more information about joining, call Brian Watt at 541-523-4662.

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Joseph, 541-432-7000 • Valley Bronze Gallery, 18 S. Main St., Joseph, 541-432-7445

C Stage Door Theater, 1010 AdamsAve., La Grande BJStubborn Mule Saloon 8t Steakhouse, 104 S. Main St.,;: Joseph, 541-432-6853 To Milton-Freewa e • Ten Depot Street, La Gran 541-963-8766 • Terminal Gravity,803 S ho St., Enterprise, 541-426-0158

• Barley Brown's Brewpub, 2190 Main St., 541-523-4266 • Bear Mountain Pizza Co., 2104 Island Ave., La Grande, 541-963-2327 • Bud Jacksons Sportsmans Bar and Grill, 2209 AdamsAve., La Grande, 541-962-7858 • Corner Brick Bar and Grill, 1840 Main St., Baker City 541-523-6099.

• Earth 8t Vine, 2001 Washington Ave., Baker City, T Ukiah 541-523-1687 • Geiser Grand Hotel, 1996 Main St., Baker City, 541-523-1889 • Joe Bean's, 1009 Adams Ave., La Grande, 541624-5600 • Lear's Main Street Pub 8t Grill, 111W. Main St., Enterprise • LG Brewskis, 267 S. Main St., Union, 541-562-6286 • Outlaw Restaurant 8t Saloon, 108 N. Main St., Joseph, 541-432-4321 • Paizano's Pizza, 2940 10th / To John Day St., Baker City, 541-524-1000 • Short Stop Frozen Yogurt and Espresso Shop, 12th Street and Gekeler Lane, La Grande, 541-963-2121.

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• Bingo:hosted by Elgin Lions; 6:30 p.m.; Elgin Community Center, 260 N. 10th Ave. • EOU Visual Arts Faculty Gallery Talk:Free; 5-7 p.m.; Nightingale Gallery, Loso Hall, EOU, La Grande.

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• History Talk:An Evening Chat: Share an "evening chat" with interpreter Susan Kolb, recalling the highlights and hardships of one woman's OregonTrail experience. (20 minutes); $5 adults, $3.50 seniors, free for 15 and younger;11 a.m.; National Historic Oregon Trail lnterpretive Center, 22267 Ore. Highway 86, Baker City; 541-523-1843.

• La Grande Library Storytime: free; 11:15 a.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St. • Live Music by Bag of Hammers:8-10 p.m.; TenDepot Street, La Grande.

• Live Music by Fine Tunes:free; 11 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande.

• Never Miss a Chance to Dance:Learn new dances like the Cha Cha, East Coast Swing,10 step, Waltz and more. First hour is working on the dance steps and the last half hour is practice.

The first lesson is free. Powder River Dance Club memberships are available for individuals and couples. No partner necessary; open to all ages; $3 per person; 6:30 p.m.; Baker CityVFW Hall, First Street and Valley Avenue.

]) FDiDaV • Baby Tot Bop Story Circle: ages 0-3; free; 10:30 a.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.

• Beginner Woodcarving for Kids:Students will make a small owl that teaches the basic cuts of wood carving-stop cut, push cut, paring cut, chip cut, and stab cut. For ages10 and older; $40 members, $55 nonmembers; 1:443:45 p.m.; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; 541-523-5369.

• Bingo:$1 per card; 6:30 p.m.; Rockwall Grange Hall, 71562 Middle Road, Elgin.

• Cove Senior Meal:coffee Br tea at noon, lunch at 12:30; $5; Cove Baptist Church,707 Main St. • History talk:"The Parting": Staff Interpreter Rachael Nickens portrays a woman who journeys

to Oregon with her husband and children, but must leave her sisters, childhood home, and friends behind. (20 minutes); $5 adults, $3.50 seniors, free for 15 and younger; 11 a.m.; National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 22267 Ore. Highway 86, Baker City; 541-5231843.

• iCraft:tweens Br teens ages11 Brolder; free; 4-5 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.

• Live music:Holiday Friends, The Catskills, The Family James; 9 p.m.; Hideout Saloon, 219 Fir St., La Grande.

• Live Music by Fine Tunes:free; 11 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande.

• Pinochle Social Club:7 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande.

• Young Artist Studio:For ages 10 and older; instructor is Paul Hoelscher. Media include acrylic, oil, and watercolor paint, soft and

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Join any time; $15 per session or $50 for four; 1-3 p.m.; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center,2020Auburn Ave., Baker City; 541-523-5369.

• Bingo:7 p.m.; Odd Fellows Hall, Summerville.

• Chamber concert:String quartet, duo, woodwind trio; chamber concert subscription or donation; 7:30 p.m.; Gleeson home,307 CAve., La Grande.

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• Roundhouse Reading Series: William Stafford and Richard Hugo night; donations to the reading series are encouraged; refreshments, catered by Jax Dog, will be served; Looking Glass Books, 1118Adams Ave., La Grande.

• Union Library Storytime: 10 a.m.; Union Carnegie Library, 182 N. Main St. • Union Senior Meal:noon; Union United Methodist Church.

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• Community dance and potluck:featuring the music of Terry LaMont; $3 per person or $5 per couple; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande.

• History Talk:Campfire Conversations: Join Staff Interpreter Cheri Garver at the "Blue Mountain Camp" for conversations about the Oregon Trail, the overland emigrants, Baker Valley and the natural history of Eastern Oregon. (one

hour/ongoing); $5 adults, $3.50 seniors, free for 15 and younger; 11 a.m.; National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 22267 Oregon Highway 86, Baker City; 541-523-1843.

• Live music:The Greenneck Daredevils of Hood River perform; free; 3:30 p.m.; Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort, 47500 Anthony Lake Highway, North Powder; 541-856-3277.

• Monte Carlo Casino Night: Union High School senior class

• Bridge:1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande.

• Coalition of Union County Ukuleles Strum Circle:7-8:30 p.m.; Bear Mountain Pizza, 2104 Island Ave., La Grande.

• Live Music by Dennis Winn: Free; 11 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande.

• Open Painting and Drawing Studio:Independent work time open to members of Crossroads; $5 per month; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Crossroads CarnegieArt Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; 541-523-5369.

• Union County Children's Choir:4:30-5:45 p.m.; Loso Hall,

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• Brown Bag Lunch:Free; bring your own lunch; noon; Josephy Center for Arts BrCulture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.

• Community African Drumming Group:6-7 p.m.; LosoHall ,Room 123,EOU, La Grande.

• International Folk Dance Workshop:group dancing from a variety of cultures, no experience necessary; free, donations accepted; 7:30-9 p.m.; Art Center at the Old Library, 1006 PennAve., La Grande.

• Live music:Robert Meade Duo; 8-10 p.m.;Ten Depot Street, La Grande.

• Live Music by Blue Mountaineers:Free; 11 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande.

• Pinochle:1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande.

• Bingo:doors open at 5 p.m., early-bird games at 6, regular games at 7;;VFW High Valley Post 4060, 518 N. Main St., Union.

• Bingo:hosted by Elgin Lions; 6:30 p.m.; Elgin Community Center, 260 N. 10th Ave..

• Live music:Foster Oren Haney performs; 8-10 p.m.; Bud Jackson's Sportsmans Bar BrGrill,2209 Adams Ave., La Grande.

• Live Music by Blue Mountaineers:Free; 11 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande.

• Roundhouse Reading Series: Free; 7p.m.;Looking GlassBooks, 1118 AdamsAve., La Grande.

22TDDDSDAV • Bingo:cash only; 6:30-9 p.m.; La Grande American Legion Post 43,301 Fir St..

• History Talk:An Evening Chat: Share an "evening chat" with interpreter Susan Kolb, recalling the highlights and hardships of one woman's OregonTrail experience. (20 minutes); $5 adults, $3.50 seniors, free for 15 and younger;11 a.m.; National Historic Oregon Trail lnterpretive Center, 22267 Ore. Highway 86, Baker City 541-523-1843

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• Eagle Cap ExcursionTrain, www.eaglecaptrainrides. com,tickets:800-323-7330 • Elgin Opera House, 104 N. Eighth St., Elgin, 541-663-6324, www. elginoperahouse.com • Eltrym Theater, 1809 First St., Baker City. www. eltrym.com • Geiser Grand Hotel, 1995 Main St., Baker City, 541523-1889. Tours offered at 3:30 p.m. Saturdays for $2.

• Hot Lake Springs,66172 Ore. Highway 203, La Grande, 541-963-4685, www.hotlakesprings.com • Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area, 59116 Pierce Road, La Grande, 541-963-4954 • National Historic Oregon Trail lnterpretive Center, 22267 Oregon Highway 86, Baker City, 541-523-1843 • Oregon Trail lnterpretive Park at Blue Mountain Crossing, 1-84 exit 248, west of La Grande, 509-963-7186 • Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop Road, Baker City, 866-894-2268 • Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area, Sumpter, 541-894-2486 • Wallowa Lake Tramway,

2480 Grove St., Baker City, 541-523-9308. Closed for the season.

• Eastern Oregon Fire Museum, La Grande, by appointment only, 541-963-3123 • Eastern Oregon Museum, 610Third St., Haines. Open Thursday-Sunday.

• Union County Museum, 333 S. Main St., Union, 541-562-6003. Closed until Mother's Day 2015.

• Wallowa County Museum, 110 Main St., Joseph, 541-432-6095

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59919Wallowa Lake Hwy., Joseph, 541-432-5331 • • Alpine Meadows Golf Course, Enterprise, 541-426-3246, www.alpine meadowsgolfcourse. com • Anthony Lake Recreation Area, 47500 Anthony Lake Highway, North Powder, 541-856-3277 • Buffalo Peak Golf Course,

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and Palmer, 541-962-1352 www.skispoutsprings.

• Meacham Divide Nordic Ski com, 541-566-0327 Area, west of La Grande • Veterans Memorial Pool, • Mount Emily Recreation 401 Palmer St., La Grande, Area, www.union-county.

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• Quail Ridge Golf Course, 2801 Indiana Ave., Baker • Adler House Museum, City, 541-523-2358 2305 Main St., Baker City; • Sam-0 Swim Center, closed for the season but 580 Baker St., Baker City, open by appointment; 541541-523-9622 523-9308 • Spout Springs Ski Area, • Baker Heritage Museum,

• Art Center at the Old Library, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande, 541-624-2800 • Aspen Grove Gallery, 602 N. Main St., Joseph, 541-432-9555 • Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020Auburn Ave., Baker City, 541-523-5369 • Da ncing E lepha nt Gallery, 1788 Main St., Baker City; www. dancingelephantgallery. com.

• Fire Works Pottery Studio 8t Gallery, 62378 Hurricane Creek Road, Joseph, 541-432-0445 • Gene Hayes Gallery of

Call or email us with updates to this guide • Baker County: 541-523-3673, events@bakercityherald e Union and Wallowa counties: 541-963-3161, events@lagrandeobservercom

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• What:Roundhouse Reading Series • When:7 p.m. Tuesday • Where:Looking Glass Books,1118 AdamsAve., La Grande • Details: Four important Northwest poets are the focus for the January and February gatherings

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The Roundhouse Reading Series kicks off 2015 with January andFebruary in memoriam open micsto celebrate the life and works of four important Northwest poets: William Stafford, Richard Hugo, Carolyn Kizer and Vern Rutsala.

Tuesday will concentrate on William Stafford and Richard Hugo. Feb. 18 will concentrate on Carolyn Kizer and Vern Rutsala.

Both readings will be held at 7 p.m. at Looking Glass Books, 1118 Adams Ave., La Grande.

Anyone wishing to celebrate these important poets whose work reaches into the heart of the region are invited to come share or just to enjoy selections of someoftheirfavorite poems, or toshare personalstoriesabout them.

The work of Stafford has been celebrated throughout Oregon and beyond every January. The former State Poet Laureate and consultant for the Library of Congress was born on Jan. 17, 1914, in Hutchison, Kansas. He spent most ofhis life in Lake Oswego and taught writing and literature at Lewis & Clark College. Staffordpublished 67 volumes ofpoetry in his 79 years, with the first coming when he was 46 years old.

Two new books appeared in 2013.

Stafford, aspoet,teacher and pacifist, touched many lives.

Those who loved his poetry gather in his memory. His work is

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Richard Hugo was an influential teacher, helping build the fabled Master of Fine Arts program at the University of Montana.

A look ahead to February The Roundhouse Reading Series Feb. 18 will concentrate on Carolyn Kizer and Vern Rutsala. Rutsala was a contemporary of William Stafford's and taught at Lewis 8t Clark College for 40 years. He wrote both verse and prose poems and is the author of more than a dozen volumes. Kizer was the first literary director of the National Endowment of the Arts and a co-founder of Poetry Northwest. Her colleca tion, Yin: New Poems" (1984), won the Pulitzer Prize. articulate and accessible,w ritten in a soft and welcoming voice as the resultofaw riting process that has inspired a generation of Oregon poets. Steve Garrison, author of"Dictionary of Literary Biography," said Stafford "seeks to takethe reader to thefrontiers of his own imagination, to the edge of what he knows, and then to induce him to explore farther."

His collection, "Traveling through the Dark," won the National Book Award in 1963. He died in Lake Oswego in August

1993.

Hugo was born on Dec. 21, 1923, in White Center, Wash., and educated at the University of Washington. There, he studied poetry with Theodore Roethke.

Hugo was an influential teacher, helping to build the fabled Masters of Fine Arts program at the University of Montana. Hugo is known for compositionally tight poems with rhythmic control that evoke a strong sense of place. The Poetry Foundation says Hugo's poems reflect"as much upon the internal region of the individual as on the external region of the natural world, and he considered these two deeply connected."

Hugo authored more than a dozen volumes of poetry, essays on writing and a mystery novel.

He died in Seattle in 1982.

Rutsala was born on Feb. 5, 1934, in McCall, Idaho. He was a contemporary of Stafford's and taught at Lewis & Clark Col-

legefor40 years.Hewr oteboth verse and prose poems and is the author of more than a dozen volumes. R.D. Spector in Saturday Review wrote of Rutsala, "For all the casual language, there is a precisionmetaphor: for allthe quietness, a moving force, and for all the commonplace experiences, a genuine significance.... Rutsala is apoet ofthe very realworld....

It is not merely authenticity and wisdom that speak out."

"The Moment's Equation" (2003l was a finahst for the National Book Award. He died on April 2, 2014, in Portland.

Kizer was born on Dec. 10, 1925, in Spokane, Wash. Kizer also studied with Roethke at the University of Washington.

Melanie Rehak of the New York Times descri bed Kizer as"a fem inistpractically beforethe term existed, and she has consistently spoken out against injustice both in her work and in her life."

Kizer's work has received acclaim "for its intellectual rigor, formal mastery and willingness to engage with political realities.

She was the first literary director of the National Endowment of the Arts and a co-founder of Poetry Northwest. Her collection, 'Yin: New Poems" (1984l, won the Pulitzer Prize. Kizer died in Sonoma, Calif., on Oct. 9, 2014.

A sign-up sheet will be available at the front desk at Looking Glass Books. People may also sign up at6:30 p.m. on theday ofthe reading.

The Roundhouse Reading Seriesismade possible by grants from the Cook Memorial Library, Libraries of Eastern Oregon and private donations.

Admission is free. Refreshments, catered by Jax Dog, will be served. Donations to the reading series are encouraged. For more information, contact David Memmott at dsmemmott@frontier.com.

The Fine Tunes perform at 11 a.m. the first, third and fifth Mondays of each month at the Union County Senior Center, 1504Albany St., La Grande.

The BlueMountaineers perform from 11 a.m. to noon each Tuesday and Wednesday at the senior center.

Hill's photo exhibit continues run Fred Hill's photo exhibit, "Soldier, Artist, Native Son," at the Art Center at the Old Library continues through Feb. 22.

Art Center hours are 10 a.m.to 4 p.m .Tuesday through Saturday.

Country Dance Orchestra rehearses The Country Dance Orchestra for ages 10 and older rehearsesfrom 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Art Center at the Old Library.

Novice through experienced musicians play dance music from the 16th century through the present.

Prospective participants shouldcontactleader Carla Arnold at 541-663-0776 before attending. Learn more at www. neofs.us.

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Two authors from La Grande will share the stage at First Draft Writers' Series at the Pendleton Center for the Arts at 7 p.m.

Thursday.

The event is free and open to the public.

David Memmott and David Axelrod live in the same community, but the similarity between the two authors ends there.

Memmott has published four

books and two chapbooks of poetryand alsoisthe editorand publisher of Wordcraft of Oregon, an alternative literary small pressthatoffersauthors an alternative to commercial publishing houses.

He also serves as the managing editor of Phantom Drift: A Journal of New Fabulism. A fabulist is an inventorora writer offables.

Fabulism is a literary genre in which stories are both grounded in the mundane and wildly imaginative.

Memmott's work has been recognized by organizations like Fishtrap and Literary Arts, Inc., and he has been short listed for prestigious writing awards like the Spur Award from the Western

e e n eons Writers of America and the Eric Hoffer Award.

Author John Daniel recommended Memmott's 2009 book of poetry, "Giving It Away," saying, "Memmott's sense of place extends from his piece of ground in northeastern Oregon to the spacetime continuum of the universe itself. By turns prophetic, polemical, sensual and humorous, these poems speak in stalwart witness to the outer and inner landscapes that he calls home."

Memmott recently finished a Vietnam-Era novel, "Canned Tuna," and is working on a fabulist novel, "Dr. Merlin's Guide to Dragons."

Axelrod is a professor of English and writing at Eastern

Oregon University, where he servesas the co-director ofthe Low Residency Masters in Fine Art program. He is the author of six collections of poems as well as numerous essays.

Author Henry Hughes describes Axelrod's work as "deeply informed by history, religion and culture, but it never loses the music and magic of true poetry."

Referring to Axelrod's 'What Next, Old Knife?," Hughes calls the writing, "Often ironic and vividly surprising in the way it discovers new territory. Learned and lyrical,sensuous and cerebral, speaking as sharply, usefully and dangerously as a trusted knife."

Axelrod's poems and essays have been published in a range

0 I of literary publications, and his poetry collection, "The Cartographer's Melancholy," won the Spokane Poetry Prize and was a finalist for the 2006 Oregon Book Award. He edits basalt: a journal of fine & literary arts, EOU's literary magazine.

The author readings are followed by open mic, where anyone from the community can sign up to read their own three- to fiveminute original work.

The event welcomes writers, readers and those who aren't familiar with literary arts but would like to explore what it has to offer. For more information, visit the Arts Center's website, pendletonarts. org,orcall 541-278-9201.

Chamberconcert series raisesfundsfor symphonyassociation 7:30p.m.Saturday with achamber concert at the home of Tim and Linda Gleeson, 307 C Ave., La Grande.

The concert will feature several highlights. The first is the performance of a string quartet composed of Roseanne Skinner on violin, Philip Sebastiani on violin, Leandro Espinosa on cello and RaBy Jeff Petersen chel Kecskes on viola. The quartet Go! staff will play music from Schubert's The Cold War was just beginQuartettsatz and Dvorak's String ning. Jackie Robinson became Quartet No.2. the firstAfrican American to play The next highlight will be M ajor League baseballsincethe Tammy Grimes and Mio Aoike 1880s. President Harry S. Truman performing music from the second delivered the first televised White movement of Mozart's Clarinet House address, speaking on the Concerto. world food crisis.

Completing the evening of enterThese were headlines in the late tainment will be a woodwind trio 1940s,aboutthe time the Grande featuringDanny Bailey on oboe, Ronde SymphonyAssociation came Colleen Nelson on flute and Aaron into being.

Boudreaux on clarinet.

Chamber concerts and orchestra Chamber concert series memconcerts have been a regular feabers get in for free. Non-members ture in La Grande ever since. of the series can gain admission The tradition continues at through a donation at the door.

• What: Chamber concert • When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday •W here: Gle eson home, 307 C Ave., La Grande • Details: Admission is by subscription to the series or donation at the door

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RachelKecskes is among the performers in Saturday's chamber concert.

The Grande Ronde Chamber Series is sponsored by the Grande Ronde Symphony Association.

Fundraising is important, especially this year since Eastern Oregon Universityis no longer sponsoring the position ofm usicdirectorfor Grande Ronde SymphonyOrchestra as it has done throughout the orchestra's history.

"In response to this situation, new funding will need to occur for the orchestra," said Dale Luritzen, vicepresident with the association.

'The chamber concert series is one

of the ways the funding will occur."

The position was formerly onefourthofaprofessor'sposition at the university, but this position was cut in EOU's efforts to balance its

budget.

The association will have to hire a music director, Lauritzen said, and pay for that position.

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• What: Holiday Friends • When:9 p.m. Friday • Where:The Hideout Saloon, 219 Fir St., La Grande • Details:Also performing are The Catskills andThe Family James

A community dance and potluck featuring the music of Terry LaMont will take place from 6:30p.m.to9:30 p.m. Saturday at the Union County Senior Center, 1504Albany Stn La Grande.

Admission is$3 per person or $5 per couple. Door prizes will be offered.

By Jeff Petersen

Foster Oren Haney scheduled to play

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Astoria isfamous for a long ago visit by explorers Lewis and Clark and the more recent filming of the movie "Kindergarten Cop." Now, power poppers Holiday Friends are trying to make a name forthemselves,too,asthey visit the dry side of Oregon from a city tied for the most humid in America with Lake Charles, Lan and Port Arthur, Texas.

The band will perform in concert at 9 p.m. Friday at The Hideout Saloon, 219 Fir St. in La Grande.

There is no cover charge, but merchandise will be available for purchase. Also performing are La Grande bands The Catskills and The Family James.

Holiday Friends brings a coastal tsunami of music. The band includes Scott Fagerland on lead vocals and guitar, Jon Fagerland on vocals, keys and guitar, Zack O'Connor on vocals and bass, Jesse Wityzack on lead vocals and keys and Joey Ficken on drums and auxiliary percussion. aWe play alternative rock with an emphasis on pop and indie," said Scott Fagerland.'We got started in college, and still have the same lineup except for our new and insanely awesome drummer."

Holiday Friends' biggest inspirationsarebands that persevere, spending years playing and writing before they achieve mainstream success,Fagerland said.

"James Mercer has always been a hero of mine because ofhow long he playedin otherbands and made music before starting the Shins

Foster Oren Haney is scheduledtoperform live from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Jan. 21 at Bud Jackson's Sportsman's Bar and Grill, 2209 Adams Aven La Grande, and from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Jan. 22 at Ten Depot Street in La Grande.

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Astoria power pop band Holiday Friends headlines a three-band show coming Friday toThe Hideout Saloon in La Grande.

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Wallowa Valley Orchestra rehearses The Wallowa Valley Orchestra is scheduled to rehearse weekly

at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the Enterprise High School music room through Feb. 24.

Robert Meade Duo performs at Ten Depot The Robert Meade Duo is scheduledto perform livefrom 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Ten Depot Street in La Grande.

Try free square dance lessons at grange Try something new in 2015.

Learn to square dance. Free lessons begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 22 at Fort Union Grange Hall on McAlister Road near Island City.

For more information, call

541-963-5740.

Show off your skills at open mic Saturdays Open mic from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. precedesthe deejay atJefferson Street Depot in La Grande every Saturday night.

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and becoming widely successful," he said.

The band's favorite song is "Father of Science.""Astral Observations" is a fan favorite.

The band also loves to play "Spirit Girl," fiom which it made a music video. Check out the tune at https//vimeo.com/101344734.

The band's favorite cover tune, Fagerland said, is 'Your Love" by the Outfield. aWe rock it shamelessly," Fagerland said."It's a guilty pleasure."

The band's greatest moment of 2014 was opening for Vance Joy at a sold out Crystal Ballroom in Portland."It was a fun crowd, and they were very kind to us," Fagerland said.

Holiday Friends' biggest goal forthe coming year istostart demos for its follow-up album to "Major Magic," which it released in September.

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