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Mu seum goes mobile A mobile museum highlighting life in the Wallowa County logging town of Maxville rolls into La Grande Thursday as part of Black History Month. The event also includes screenings of an"Oregon Experience" documentary.

1 P Trio born in adversity A freezing, windy, rainy tailgate party at an Eastern Oregon University football game led to the birth of a most unusual music trio. Check the band out when it performs Friday night in Union.

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' u ar ean isers' a es as ow • What: "The Sugar Bean Sisters" • When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday • Where: Iron Gate Theatre, upstairs in Basche-Sage Place, 2101 Main St., Baker City • Details: $12 or $10 EORT members. Tickets on sale at Betty's Books and at the door.

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"The Sugar Bean Sisters"is describedas "an offbeat story of romance, murder and alien abduction."

And maybe a bit absurd, too — altogether an entertaining way to spend a couple ofhours.

The play, presented by Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre, is set in a Florida swamp. Director ScotViolette designed the set — an old shack surrounded by water and an alligator.

"The Sugar Bean Sisters" runs for one more weekend.

Shows are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at the Iron Gate Theater, located upstairs in Basche-Sage

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Kathleen Martin, left, playsThe ReptileWoman, and Gloria Kandle plays MissVidellia Sparks in "The Sugar Bean Sisters."The show will be staged at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday.

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Tickets are $12 or $10 for EORT members, and are on sale at Betty's Books and at the door.

This production is rated PG-

Spring breakart classscheduled Go! staff

Crossroads Carnegie Art Center will offer a handbuilding clay class for kids during spring break. The instructor is Megan Alameda.

The class will meet from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. March 23 and 25 and is designed for ages 10 to 15.

Costis$25forCrossroads members or $50 for nonmembers.

All skill levels are welcome.

Students will explore techniques in pinch, coil and slab workdepending on each students' skill level— to create atreasure box, picture frame or their own idea.

For more information or to register, call541-523-5369 orstop by the center at 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City.

13 for strong language.

The play revolves around three sisters — Faye Clementine Nettles (played by Jorja Culleyl, Willie Mae Nettles (Jennifer Button) and Miss Vi-

dellia Sparks (Gloria Kandlel.

Faye says she was abducted by aliens 20 years ago and expects them to come back for her on the anniversary.

Miss Videllia faked her death

and ran away to be a nightclub singer in New Orleans.

Willie Mae really wants to get married.

The murder part comes in because Miss Videllia needs $20,000 to pay a voodoo woman to lift a curse, and it just so happens that Willie Mae has a "grapefruitfortune" — received when a crate of grapefruits fell on her head.

The money is buried somewhere on the property and she keeps the map in her Book of Mormon.

Faye tries to create little mishaps for Willie along the way — mixing water and electricity, for instance — but ropes Miss Videllia in on the ultimate plan.

But nothing goes right for these sisters, and the return of Miss Videllia sets off a crazy chain of events.

In additionto the sisters,the cast includes Kathleen Martin as The Reptile Woman and Jeremy Martin as The Bishop Crumley. Kathryn Gross serves as director' s assistant,Jean Simpson Geddes is in charge of props and Lynne Proudfoot is set artist.

Casino-s le fundraiser Feb. 28 Go! staff

• What: A Night at Old Auburn •W hen: 6 p.m .to 10 p.m .Feb.28 • Where: Baker Heritage Museum, 2480 Grove St., Baker City • Details: $28 in advance, $38 at the door • Info: wwwbakerheritagemuseum.com

The annual"A Night at Old Auburn" casino-style fundraiser for the Baker Heritage Museum issetfor 6 p.m .Feb.28 atthe museum, 2480 Grove St. in Baker City.

The evening starts with live entertainment by the Bruno Dunes Band, a no-host bar and

dinner buffet featuring premium Angus roast beef and Asian chicken skewers catered by Kurt Miller Catering.

The casino portion of the evening, professionally coordinated

by Team Casino, is open from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.bakerher itagemuseum.com.

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• What: Dakota Brown • When:7 p.m. Monday • Where: Short Stop Xtreme Froyo and Espresso, 12th Street and Gekeler Lane, La Grande • Details: Free, tips encouraged

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Catch Dakota Brown if you can.

The guy gets around. One dayit's Hawaii, the nextit's San Francisco.

For a brief moment in time, Dakota Brown will be in La Grande to synchronize schedules with a small audience when he performs soul, pop,pop rock and alternative music as part of the second annual Coffee Shop Concert Series.

"My favorite kind of music is soul music," Brown said.

The concerts, at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Short Stop Xtreme Froyo and Espresso, 12th Street and Gekeler Lane in La Grande, run weekly through the end of March, except for March 23. Admission isfree.Tips areencouraged to supporttheartistsand Project Human. Half of the tips will go to the artists, half to Project Human.

The Dakota Brown Band is DakotaBrown on rhythm guitarand vocals, Luke Basile on guitar, Tim Coronado on bass, Frazer Wambeke on keyboard and Christopher Newbury on drums. sWe bounce ideas off each other and that makes our songs better," Brown said.

The bandrecently made afun, feel-good music video on Kauai directed and shot by Justin Frick of the single "How Far We Can Go" from its new album yet to be completed.

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he said."At any rate, we're going to continue establishing our fan base in Seattle and Boise and keep building originals."

Brown said he believes it's important for songwriters to stay true to themselves musically.

"It's im portant to notbetoo concerned what other people want to hear," he said."Stylistically, you should do what you want to do, to be yourself, and see where that takes you."

Coffee Shop Concert Series SHORT STOP XTREME FROYO AND ESPRESSO 12TH STREET AND GEKELER LANE, LA GRANDE. ALL SHOWS START AT 7 P.M. Feb. 23 — Dakota Brown March 2 — Lyssa Rose March 9 — Brent Smith March 16 — Scott Nearing March 30 — Hadean Park

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Dakota Brown performs Monday at part of the Coffee Shop Concert Series. The music starts at 7 p.m. at the Short Stop Xtreme Froyo and Espresso,12th Street and Gekeler Lane in La Grande.

Brown said."There's so many great backdrops."

The recording will take a few more months and is being done at Rainmaker Studios in Kennewick, Washington. Check out the video on the website www.dakotabrownband.com or find it on iTunes or youtube.

"The song is about trusting in yourself," Brown said."No matter how hard it is, you can reach your dreams and goals as long as you don't stop believing in yourself."

Brown said he wants the band's songs to reach people and be ones and they relate to in their own

lives.

'The beauty of music is it can be interpreted in 1,000 ways," he sard.

One ofhis biggest influences, he said, is Stevie Wonder.

"It's so melodic," Brown said.

'You can tell this is what he has beensingingfrom avery young age. The music is a part ofhim, with catchy melodies and beautiful chord structures."

Brown also recently auditioned through three levels of the "American Idol" TV show making it from San Francisco to Hollywood.

"I got a thumbs-up from Harry

Connick Jr. and Keith Urban but a thumbs-downfrom J-Lo iJennifer Lopez)," he said."The main thing is to take the audition experience and build on it. You need to appear confident and leave it all on the stage."

Brown is hoping the band can finish its untitled album and go on tour this summer throughout the United States and maybe beyond. Currently, the band mainly performs in the Northwest, but Brown would like to eventually do some overseas shows, especially in Japan.

"I think we'd be popular there,"

Landing at the Elgin Opera House March 2015

March 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 28th, April 3rd, 4th — 7:30 PM March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, April 4th — 2:30 PM Orchestra Level and Lower Balcony $17 Upper Balcony $8 Group Rate for orders of10 tickets or more $12 per ticket Order tickets online Order tickets by phone at 541-663-6324 ElginOperWouse.com facebook.com(operahouse

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• Stage Door Theater, 1010 AdamsAve., La Grande Barley Brown's Brewpub, • Stubborn Mule Saloon 8t 2190 Main St., 541-523-4266 Steakhouse, 104 S. Main St Bear Mountain Pizza Co., Joseph, 541-432-6853 tkTo Milton-Preewa e 2104 Island Ave., • Ten Depot Street, La La Grande, 541-963-2327 Grande, 541-963-8766 -, Bud Jackson's Sportsmans • Terminal Gravity, 803 Bar and Grill, 2209 School St., Enterprise, Adams Ave., La Grande, 541541-426-0158 Elgin 962-7858 Corner Brick Bar and Grill, 1840 Main St., Baker City, ToPendl on 541-523-6099.

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1IWEDHESDVA • Bingo:doors open at 5 p.m., early-bird games at 6 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m.; VFWHighValley Post 4060, 518 N. Main St., Union.

• Bingo:hosted by Elgin Lions; 6:30 p.m.; Elgin Community Center, 260 N. 10th Ave. • Roundhouse Reading Series: Free; 7 p.m .;Looking GlassBooks, 1118 AdamsAve., La Grande.

ITDDDSDaV • Bingo: cash only;6:30 p.m .to 9 p.m.; La Grande American Legion Post 43,301 Fir St. • La Grande Library Storytime: free; 11:15 a.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St..

• Live Music by Fine Tunes:free; 11 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande • Maxville Heritage Museum Debut & Film Showing:3 p.m. to 8 p.m., EOU Multicultural Center, second floor, Hoke Union Hall, La Grande; in celebrating Black History Month, Maxville Heritage presents its museum debut and film showing of "The Logger's Daughter";3 p.m., international coffee hour and museum displa ydebut;4 p.m ., first film showing and discussion; 6 p.m., second film showing and discussion.

• 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;

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

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

• iCraft: tweens Bi.teens ages 11 Bi.older; free; 4-5 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.

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

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• Live music:TheTailgate Trio performs; no cover charge; 7 p.m.; LG Brewskis,267 S. Main St., Union.

• 'DamNation' Film Viewing: documentary film explores dam removal on many of the rivers across the U.S.; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; 7-9 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts Bi.Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.

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

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

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g]SaTDDDaV • Adult Open Studio:For ages 18 and older; instructor is Paul Hoelscher. The goal of this class is to offer an ongoing studio opportunity for people interested in any ait medium or technique.

Join any time; $15 per session or $50 for four; 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Crossroads CarnegieAit Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; 541523-5369.

• Beginning Marimba Workshop:Kupenga Marimba will host; $25, or $20 for ArtsEast/ Ait Center members; 10 a.m.4 p.m.; Ait Center at the Old Library, 1006 PennAve., La Grande.

• "The Sugar Bean Sisters": An offbeat story of romance, murder and alien abduction; presented by Eastern Oregon RegionalTheatre; 7 p.m.; Iron Gate Theater inside Basche-Sage Place, 2101 Main St., Baker City. $12 adults, $10 EORTmembers; tickets at Betty's Books and at the door. Rated PG-13.

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

• Community dance:featuring the music of ChinookWinds; $5

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• 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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per couple and $3 per person; event will feature a potluck and door prizes; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.

• Fourth annual African Music & Dance Party:10-piece band Kupenga Marimba will play authentic Zimbabwean marimba and mbira music. Craft beer and wine will be available to purchase as well as hearty soup and sandwiches; free but donations appreciated; 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.;Art Center at the Old Library, 1006 PennAve., La Grande.

• Live music:The Syncopators perform, sponsored by TenDepot Street; 3:30 p.m.; Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort,47500Anthony Lake Highway, North Powder;

541-856-3277.

• Old-time community dance: Squares, circles, reels, contras, waltzes, polkas with a live string band and caller; admission $5/ person, $10/family, children younger than 12 free; 7-10:30 p.m.; Odd Fellows Hall, 105 N.E. First St., Enterprise.

Qsaliaav • Recital:students from six teachers on piano, flute, harpsichord; free; 3 p.m.; Groth Recital Hall, Loso Hall, EOU, La Grande.

• "The Sugar Bean Sisters": An offbeat story of romance, murder and alien abduction;

g3Maliaav • Bridge:1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.

• Coffee Shop Concert Series: Dakota Brown performs; free but tips appreciated; 7 p.m.; Short Stop Xtreme Froyo Br Espresso, 12th Street BrGekeler, La Grande.

• Live Music by Dennis Winn: Free; 11 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., 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 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Loso Hall, 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:Elwood performs; free; 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 St., La Grande.

• Pinochle:1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., 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. • Bingo Night:supports fairground improvement; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Cloverleaf Hall, 600 N.W. First St.,Wallowa County Fairgrounds, Enterprise.

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

ggTRaasaav • Bingo:cash only; 6:30-9 p.m.; La Grande American Legion Post 43,301 Fir St. • La Grande Library Storytime: free; 11:15 a.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St. • Never Miss a Chance to Dance:Learn new dances like the cha cha, East Coast swing,10 step, waltz. The first lesson is free.

No partner necessary; open to all ages; $3 per person; 6:30 p.m.; Baker City VFWHall, First Street Br Valley Avenue.

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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, 59919Wallowa Lake Hwy.,

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.

Closed for the season.

• Union County Museum, 333 S. Main St., Union, 541-562-6003. Closed until Mother's Day. • Wallowa County Museum, 110 Main St., Joseph, 541-432-6095

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Art Center at the Old Library, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande 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, Union, 541-562-5527,

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La Grande SK8 Park, Oak and Palmer, 541-962-1352

• Meacham Divide Nordic Ski com, 541-566-0327 Area, west of La Grande • Veterans Memorial Pool, • Mount Emily Recreation 401 Palmer St., La Grande, 541-962-1347 Area, www.union-county. org.

• 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, www.skispoutsprings.

2480 Grove St., Baker City,

• 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.

• Gene Hayes Gallery of Western Art, 301 Donald St., Wallowa, 541-886-3311 • Kelly's Gallery on Main,103 N. Main St., 541-432-3116 • Lakeside Interiors, 305 N. Main St., Joseph,

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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A Black History Month event is coming to the second floor of the Hoke Union Building on the Eastern Oregon University campus.

The focus of the Thursday event is Maxville. The town was built in 1923 by a Missouri logging company and closed during the Great Depression of the 1930s.

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Loggers from Maxville, a logging town north ofWallowa, harvested timber in the 1920s and 1930s. pretive Center in Wallowa County will be on display Thursday. The event starts at 3 p.m. with an

"The Logger's Daughter" at 4 p.m. international coffee hour and is followed by screenings of the and 6 p.m. Discussions will follow "Oregon Experience" documentary each screening.

Children's Theater, art exhibits and other arts and cultural activities.

In addition to the concert, Kupenga Marimba will host a BeginningMarimba Workshop.The workshop will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday with willing students being invited to play with the band that evening. No experience is required, just a passion for rhythm and music.

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The public is invited to this free event.

Elwood will perform live music from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Ten Depot Street in La Grande.

There is no cover charge.

Old-time community dance has live band

'DamNation' film shown Friday in 3oseph

An old-time community dance featuringsquares,circles,reels, contras, waltzes and polkas with a live string band and caller will run from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Odd Fellows Hall in Enterprise.

Beginners are welcome. All dances will be taught, and no part-

The documentary film "DamNation" will be shown at 7 p.m.

Friday at Josephy Center for the Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St.,

owin The mobile museum will include cultural collaborative displays and highlight events coming in the next year. The Oregon Historical Society Museum donated the display unit for the mobile museum.

'These opportunities enhance our programming efforts and provide a space for EOU students to learn about the diversity connections in this region," said Bennie Moses-Mesubed, Multicultural Centerdirector,in a pressrelease. eWe also are launching an internshipprogram inJune forEOU students to be involved in the project todocument the stories of youth and elders in the region."

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Fourth annual African Music& Dance Party set ArtsEast and the Art Center will play host to the fourth annual Alrican Music & Dance Party from 6:30p.m.to8:30 p.m. Saturday.

The local, lively 10-piece band Kupenga Marimba will play authentic Zimbabwean marimba and mbira music to get guests in the groove at the Art Center, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande.

There is no admission charge, but donationswillbeaccepted at the door. Craft beer and wine will be available to purchase as well as hearty soup and sandwiches.

All proceeds benefit ArtsEast and Art Center programs. These include community arts classes forkids and adults,K-8 artistsin-residencies in schools across EasternOregon,Union County Community Chorus, Union County Children's Choir, Grande Ronde Symphonic Band, Missoula

$25,or$20 forArtsEastandArt Center members.

Recital features piano, flute, harpsichord The Blue Mountain District of Oregon Music Teachers Association will present students from six teachers in a recital at 3 p.m.

Sunday at Groth Recital Hall iin Loso Hall) on the Eastern Oregon University campus.

While most performances will

Admission is$5 perperson,$10 per family and free for children younger than 12.

For more information or to volunteer at the monthly dances, call Laura Skovlin at 541-398-0800.

Elwood performs live music at Ten Depot

Joseph.

The film opens the question of dam removal on many of the riversacrosstheUni ted States and has a section of Western

dams, including the Snake River dams that make salmon returning to Wallowa County a difficult proposition. After the screening, an audience discussion of the film and other Wallowa County issues will be moderated by Keith Kirts of Climate Watch Wallowas.

Suggested donation is $5.

BlueMountaineers play twice each week The BlueMountaineers play from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Union County Senior Center, 1504Albany St., La Grande.

Artist shows how to sketchin black and white Mike Koloski will demonstrate sketching in black and white at noon Tuesday during Brown Bag Lunch at the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St.

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It was a dark and stormy night (morning, really) when The TailgateTriowas forged in a freezing, windy tailgate party for the last home football game at Eastern Oregon University in the fall of 2014.

Everything was soaked — players and instruments.

That day, the The Tailgate Trio's friendship and stalwart persistence to finish the gig was the catalyst to a unique musical beginning.

Trying out a new instrument, the dulciborn, Sharon Porter joined Matt Cooper also on a new

— Sharon Porter

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TheTailgateTrio is, from left, Matt Cooper, Mike Snider and Sharon Porter. The band will perform Friday evening at LG Brewskis in Union. instrument, the accordion.

Mike Snider brought along a banjo. The sound clicked as an interesting combination.

eWe play three much-maligned instruments in the same bandan accordion, dulciborn and the banjo," Porter said."None of us

ukulele to many of its forms as well."

The fact that the trio remained buddiesafter thatdreadfully rainy and cold day that drowned their instruments and sent them home to warm at the hearth is a testament to long-standing friendships. Snider and Porter have played music together in many bands and genres for more than 20 years, and Cooper and Porter have played together for 25 years.

"Much frankness and trust rises from countless bandstand experiences," Porter said.

The bandbuildsitsrepertoire partly around the accordion, an instrument that Cooper has played for only two years. He picked it up because, after playing piano for almost 50years, he thought he should learn something new. The accordion opened the door to music from the Parisian bistro, as well as Cajun zydeco, Irish, Americana, blues, Russian and East European folk music and some pop as well.

"I could tell you who I took lessons from, but I don't want to get them in any trouble," Cooper said.

The Tailgate Trio appears at 7 p.m. Friday at LG Brewskis, 267 S. Main St., in Union. There is no cover charge, but people are asked to bring a sense of fun and an open mind.

Authors sign copies of 'Desire's Tempest 3ourney' Saturday Go! staff

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Authors Ena Brennan, left, and Alan Johnston work on their latest book. They will sign copies of o Desire'sTempestJourney" at 2 p.m.

Saturday at Looking Glass Books in La Grande.

Ena Brennan and Alan Johnston will sign copies of"Desire's TempestJourney" at2 p.m .Saturday at Looking Glass Books, 1118 Adams Ave., La Grande.

AuthorJohnston,ofLa Grande, is a retired administrator and business owner. Stories of WelshIrish and Norse ancestry told by his mother and grandmother inspired an interest in Celtic spirituality, history and his own genealogy.

Johnston can trace his genealogy and DNA ancestry back over a thousand years in Wales, Irelandand Denmark/Sweden. He is a direct descendant of Gwenllianverch Grufydd ofCymru, the Welsh Celtic leader often compared to Boadicea; Irish king Brian Boru; and the Viking king,

Ragnar Lodbrok.

Co-author Brennan is a college professor and the author of two books, one of which focused on feminist theology.

She completed her master's in Celtic spirituality in Wales and her Ph.D. in education and her Ph.D. in social justice theology. The author has Irish roots, and has

spenta greatdealoftime in Wales and Ireland. She and her husband live on the Oregon coast.

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One of the main reasons people are attracted to the cleverly hidden northeast corner of Oregon is the close proximity to wilderness.

Chances to practice outdoor sports abound. The Eastern Oregon Backcountry Festival coming to La Grande and Anthony Lakes Friday and Saturday primes the pump to head for the outdoors.

The event, in its third year, helps support the Eastern Oregon University Outdoor Program equipment rental shop. aWe will be raising funds through rafIIes, and we want people to know that even small donations can make a big difference in helping us provide students and the community of Northeast Oregon with excellent outdoor gear and equipment in support ofhealthy lifestyles and wellness," said Michael Hatch, Outdoor Program coordinator, in a press release.

Activities get a jump start at 7 p.m. Friday with the Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival at the Art Center at the Old Library, 1006 Penn Ave. in La Grande. Admission is free for EOU students and $5 for the general public.

Films at the festivalcoverthe globe. Submissions range from not only renowned producers but also grassroots filmmakers. A couple ofhighlights include short films featuring snowboard athlete

Jeremy Jones and Dynafit athlete Eric Henerson.

Food and beveragesincluding beer will be available for purchase.

Benchwarmer's Pub & Grill is catering the event.

After a short break, the event moves outdoors early Saturday morningatAnthony Lakes Mountain Resort. Participants will need to rise early for the Uphill/Downhill Race, which starts at 8 a.m. The race turns back the clock with a disco theme. Prizes will be awarded to winners as well as the best-dressed racers.

Next up will be a avalanche companion rescue clinic at 10 a.m.

Photo courtesy Winter Wildlands Alliance that Hatch will lead. Besides being The Eastern Oregon Backcountry Festival takes place Friday through Saturday. The event helps to in charge of rental equipment and support the equipment rental shop operated by the Outdoor Program at Eastern Oregon University. holding classes and guided trips, Hatch is also a member of the Wallowa Avalanche Center's board of directors.

People attending the clinic will be better prepared to face avalanche danger. They will learn proper use of avalanche gear such as beacons, shovels and probes.

They will also learn how to carry out an effective rescue of companions caught in a snow slide.

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