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Here's what's on our radar this week: really couldn't care for the babies. I said I needed him and mamma to adopt them for me. After 45 minutes of discussing options, the conversation came to an end with him saying,"Carolyn, let me pray about it, and I11 get back to you."

I then screamed out,"April Fools!" My best fiiend said my victim nearly fainted.

So when April 1 rolls around, my coworkers, fiiends and family have all been warned to never take me seriously on this wonderful

I've always been into April Fools Day, and this year was no different.

I was in myglory as I placed mustaches and googly eyes on my coworkers' computers and phones, anaOut of order"sign on the coffeepot $eah I went there) and a sign thatstated the copierisnow voice activated. These were all very mild pranks compared to ones I've done in the past.

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Catching up with one of Northeast Oregon's favorite artists:

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On the cover Katie Shore performs a solo at an Asleep at the Wheelconcert.The band will perform in Pendleton on Saturday.

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myself, I have to constantly remind myself that perseverance is necessary.

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For "Listen Up," Skin-nBones worked with well known producer and musician Bret Alexander, formerly of the Badlees.

The writing process took about two months for the album, which was recorded in the band's own 24-track studio.

Rosencrans handled the songs' lyrics, while the entire band collaborated on the music.

Besides its original tunes, Skin-n-Bones has become known for other things, like its annual pig roast benefit for Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. At the event, the bandperforms and collects monetary donations and supplies forthe shelter.

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Currently, Amabisca is an Oregon State University Fishtrap Intern and MFA Fiction candidate.

"Her writing often explores characters from the fringe, the complications of identity, spirituality, strong women and the intersections of pop culture and the Chicanx experience," according toa Fishtrap press release.

Amabisca has been published in The Normal School, Literary Orphans, and Canyon Voices.

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Cameron Scott, a published poet and an Observer columnist, is a featured reader for the final Fireside event of the season.

Cameron Scott will share some of his poetry. Scott's second book of poems,"The Book ofCold Mountain", will be available in late April through Blue Light Press.

The book also received a Blue Light Poetry Prize.

Scott's work has also appeared in Unoriginal, Rhino and The Fly Fish Journal recently.

He occasionally strays from poetry with a monthly column for The Observer's Outdoors section.

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Tipett, who wrote "Four Lines a Day: The Life and Times of an Imnaha Ranch Woman" and a column for Agritimes, is a ranch wife. Her experiences on the ranch influence much of her writing.

"Through stories, Janie shares her passion for family and Wallowa County, enriching us all," the press release said.

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"The weather's getting nicer, and people don't really want to sit inside around a fire," Midlo said of the Fireside season coming to an end.

Following the featured readers, there will be an open mic session to give others the opportunity to share their readings. A sign-up sheetis available atthe event on a first come, first serve basis.

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Snacks and refreshments will be provided as students' digital stories are shown on the big screen.

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Upcoming events Although the Fireside season is coming to a close, there are already several events slated at Fishtrap.

FISHTRAP FIRESIDE PDX This fundraiser for Fishtrap programs includes an evening of reading, music and food.

Molly Gloss, Pam Royes, Jennifer Springsteen and Rich Wandschneider will present readings. Janis Carper and Friends will provide live music.

When:7:30 p.m., April 16 Where:The Giltner Mansion, 1729 NE Siskiyou, Portland Cost: $50 in advance; $60 at the door SUMMER FISHTRAP 2016 The week of workshops in fiction, nonfiction, memoir and poetry writing, as well as book arts, panel discussions, open mic sessions and breakout sessions is open for registration.

When:July 9-16 Cost: $345-900 for workshops; additional fees for lodging and meals Source: fiahtrap.org

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Silent film festival benefits regional theatre Taking the stage Put these upcoming productions from around Northeast Oregon on your calendar.

EASTERN OREGON REGIONALTHEATRE Located at the Iron Gate Theater, upstairs in BascheSage Place, 2101 Main St., Baker City What: Professor Algernon's Steampunk magic show When: May13-15, May 20-22 What: Sorry, Wrong Chimney When:July 29-31,Aug. 5-7 What: The Psychic W hen: Oct. 21-23,Oct.28-30 What: Christmas Special When: Nov. 25-27, Dec. 9-11 EASTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY Located in Loso Hall, EOU, 1 University Blvd., La Grande What: "On the Verge" Where: SchwarzTheatre When:April 7-9, 14-16 What: "Monty Python's Spamalot" Where: McKenzie Theatre When: May 18-22 What: "The Mousetrap" Where: SchwarzTheatre When:June 2-4 ELGIN OPERA HOUSE Located at104 N 8th Ave., Elgin What: "Ring of Fire" (Johnny Cash) When:April 29-May 14

Keith Taylor gives sound to the silentmovies oftheearly 1900s, composing a musical score that reflects the humor, action or danger.

This weekend brings three chances to see old-time movies with Taylor accompanying live on the piano. The event, a Silent Movie Festival, isafundraiserforthe Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre.

Each day will feature a different movie in the Iron Gate Theatre, upstairs in Basche-Sage Place.

Tickets are $8 per movie, or all threefor$20,and willbesold at the door. The theatre has 45 seats, which includes two wheelchair spaces. Also, an elevator will be available for those who do not want to climb the stairs.

"Taylor graciously volunteered to present this festival in order to raisefunds forthe operating costs of the Iron Gate Theatre," said Kelly Brickman, EORT president.

The comedy"Old Army Game" with W.C. Fields will open the festival at 7 p.m. Friday, April 8. This movie was produced in 1926.

"Which is fairly late for silent movies,"Taylor said.

Saturday night features the 1927Alired Hitchcock thriller'The Lodger." It begins at 7 p.m.

"It's a very good movie— itholds one's interest,"Taylor said."It's a psycho-drama, very typical Alired Hitchcock. He's done hundreds, and you can pick up on his technique immediately."

Sunday's matinee, at 3 p.m., is describedas"a specialsurprise showing of a classic romantic drama with one of the most famous film stars of that era," Brickman sald.

She said the theater holds fundraisersto help offsetthecosts of plays, and to avoid raising ticket prices.

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EORT also raises money through grants, local sponsors for the musicals, advertisers in programs and renting out the theaterspace form eetings and visiting performers.

About silent movies The sil entmovie eradatesto the early part of the 20th century, ending in 1929. When silent movies opened in big cities, Taylor said orchestras would play the accompanying score. The sheet music was then sent along with the film to other venues. Taylor said"talkies" hit the scene in 1930.

"That really changed the movie industry," he said."A lot of directors and actors didn't change — they had to drop out."

He's composed scores for 15 silent movies, and has links to each on his website, aakeithtaylor. com. Included is'The Gold Rush," starring Charlie Chaplain, one of Taylor's favorites.

H e saidit takes aboutayear to composeascorefora movie.Ofthe three he's presenting for the film festival, he really likes the spooky Hitchcock movie.

"Of the three, that's the one I have the most fun with," he said.

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Occasionally there is one that really would please a reader of any age.'Pax' is one of these that I think will become a classic.

There is a war starting and Peter's father is being deployed. Peter is being sent to live with his grandfather.

But first he must release his pet, a fox, back to the woods where he was found as a kit.

The difficult separation happens but from the moment Peter is left with his grandfather, he knows he has done the wrong thing.

The fox, named Pax, has never lived on hisow n in the forest and Peter is quite concerned about his fate. So he decides to sneak off in the night and hike back to where Pax was left.

In the meantime, Pax is very confused and frightened at his abandonment.

As he tries rapidly to learn how to take care of himself in the wild, he tries to stay pretty close to the road and the spot where he last saw his boy.

The book then narrates the journey of the boy to his fox and of the fox figuring out how others of his kind live.

The chapters alternate from the voice of one to the voiceofthe other.

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The book is illustrated by Caldecott award winner Jon Klassen. From the cover and throughout the book, his pictures add a sweetness and poignancy to an already lovely story.

Treat yourself or a small person you know to this beautiful and thoughtful story.

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HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "Private Paris" by James Patterson and Mark Sullivan 2. "Property of a Noblewoman" by Danielle Steel 3. "All the Light we Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr 4. "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah 5. "Off the Grid" by C.J. Box HARDCOVER NONFICTION 1. "When Breath Becomes Air" by Paul Kalanithi 2. "Dark Money" by Jane Mayer 3. "Between the World and Me" by Ta-NehisiCoates 4. "The Immortal Irishman"

by Timothy Egan 5. "Smarter Faster Better" by Charles Duhigg E-BOOK FICTION 1. "Private Paris" by James Patterson and Mark Sullivan 2. "Property of a Noblewoman" by Danielle Steel 3. "Dark Promises" by Christine Feehan 4. "Playing the Odds" by Nora Roberts 5. "TheWedding Dress" by Rachel Hauck E-BOOK NONFICTION 1. "Neither Here norThere"

by Bill Bryson 2. "When Breath becomes Air" by Paul Kalanithi 3. "Miracles from Heaven" by Christy Wilson Beam 4. "Rosemary" by Kate Clifford Larson 5. "Notes from a Small Island" by Bill Bryson Source: NewYorkTimes

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O. Asleep at the Wheel The legendary band, which has a storied history of 46 years, started with Ray Benson, Floyd Domino, Lucky Oceans, Leroy Preston, Chris O'Connell and Gene Dobkin, hoping to help revive American roots music. This remained the band's primary concern even during the Vietnam War, when many Americans were using music to express their stance on the conflict.

Since its inception, the band has included more musicians than most. The website includes a list of dozens of musicians who have played with the band, and it is labeled only as a "partial list."

For more about the multiGrammy-winning band, visit www.asleepatthewheel.com.

UPCOMING CONCERTS The following are some upcoming shows for Asleep at the Wheel. The full tour schedule can be found on the band's website.

When:7:30 p.m., April 12 Where:The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, Washington Cost: $35-45 When:7:30 p.m., April 13 Where:The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, Washington Cost: $35-45 When:7:30 p.m., April 16 Where:Atwood Concert Hall, 621 W. 6th Ave., Anchorage, Alaska Cost: $32.50-66 Source: www.aaleepatthewheel.com

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Multi-Grammy-winning Asleep at the Wheel comes to Enterprise's OK Theatre Sunday.

The band is touring in support of its latest album,"Still the King", a tribute to Bob Wills, the co-founder of Western swing.

Ray Benson, the band's leader for the last 46 years, said, "It's the third tribute album in a trilogy. Every 10 or 20 years we record his music to remind the world how cool it is."

The band won an album for"Still the King" in 2016.

Benson said since Asleep at the Wheel's inception, there have been 100 people in the band.

Despite the turnover, they've stayed true to a focus on American roots music playing honky tonk, rhythm and

blues and swing.

"Asleep at the Wheel" formed in Paw Paw, West Virginia, a tiny town on the panhandle of the state where Appalachian music is a strong influence.

"It was a hillbilly place," Benson said. "In 1970 there was a big difference between long hair kids and rural West Virginia."

They started out playing the clubs of Washington, D.C. Once Rolling Stone magazine published a story about the band, Benson said, record companies were calling and their popularity soared. With a reputation spanning five decades, Benson said the band attracts fans of all ages and spends almost half the year on the road.

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Weapons School known as • Bingo:Public is welcome. 6:30 Top Gun, will share his insight.

• Campfire Conversations:Staff Interpreter Cheri Garver discusses p.m.; LaGrandeAmerican Legion Proceeds benefit Grande Ronde • Indoor Park:Free play space for Post 43,301 Fir St., La Grande Academy.

Ticketsmay be purchased the overland emigrants, Baker Valley and the natural history of preschool children and caregivers; • Live Music atTen Depot Street: at Grande RondeAcademy, 9 a.m.; United Methodist Church, 507 B PalmerAve. or www.

Free;8 p.m.;Ten Depot Street,10 eastern Oregon.; 11 a.m., 1612 Fourth St., La Grande Deport Street, La Grande granderondeacademy.org, Looking National Historic Oregon Trail • Powder River Dance Club Interpretive Center; $5 adults, • Storytime:10 a.m., Little Bagel Glass Booksand DominosPizza.

The presentation is rated PG-13;7 Shop,1780 Main St., Baker City.

Lessons:Dance lessons and $3.50 seniors, free for 15 and • Live Music by Fine Tunes:11 practice, variety of dances. First p.m.; Blue Mountain Conference younger; 541-523-1843.

• History Tour:The tour is led by a.m.; Union County Senior Center, two lessons are free; 6:30 p.m.

Center,40412th St., La Grande 1504 N. Albany St, La Grande • Wagons Ho! An Interactive yearly membership $25, $40 a costumed docent who tells the • An Evening Chat:Interpreter couple;VFW Hall, 2005Valley Ave., Oregon Trail Experience:For history of the Geiser Grand Hotel Baker City, 541-403-7546 visitors of all ages; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Susan Kolb shares the highlights and Baker City,3.30 p.m. $2, and hardships of one woman's • Skate for Your School:Maridell daily; National Historic Oregon Trail Geiser Grand Hotel,1996 Main St., Interpretive Center, 22267 Oregon Baker City, 541-523-1889, www.

Oregon Trail experience; 11a.m, Center will donate $1 per person National Historic Oregon Trail backto skakters'schools;5 p.m.; Hwy 86, Baker City geisergrand.com/events Interpretive Center; $5 adults, Maridell Center, 1124Washington • Live Music by KeithTaylor: Music by ragtime pianist Keith $3.50 seniors, free for15 and Ave., La Grande Taylor; 4:30 p.m.; Crossroads younger; 541-523-1843.

• Top Gun Presentation:Captain • After School Cool Down:3:30 Milburn "Mel" Holmes, an original Carnegie Art Center, 2020Auburn instructor for the US. Navy Fighter • Storytime:10 a.m., Baker County p.m.; Elgin Community Center, 260 Ave., Baker City

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eWe cover a wide range of music, but we are not mainstream," Benson said.eWe play a kind of music that is unique and different. We get 80 year-old fans who remember the beginning of Western swing, baby boomers and new kids."

His band is a mix of experienced and young musicians. The drummer, David Sanger, has been with "Asleep at the Wheel" for 32 years, while half the band is under the age of 31.

Continuing to span a multigeneration gap, the band has collaborated with Old Crow Medicine Show and The Avett Brothers.

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along has kids looking for something other than main stream.

When I was a kid I listened to the Beatles and the Stones, but I wanted to dig deeper," Benson said.

He said today's music fans have much easier access to a range of genres, part of what helps keep his band relevant.

"In 1970 we would have to go to attics and small stores to find 78s," Benson said.eNow you punch in anything on the Internet and there is 100 years of recorded music available."

The downside, Benson said, are sites like Pandora that offer vast libraries of music to listeners for free.

• 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 • Bingo:all are welcome; 3.5 miles north of Elgin on Middle Road; 6:30p.m.;RockwallGrange,71562 Middle Road, Elgin • Silent Movie Festival:"Old Army Game" featuring live accompaniment on the piano

by KeithTaylor; $8 or $20 for all three movies Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 7 p.m, Iron GateTheater, 2101 Main St., Baker City.

• Lost Gold:Park Ranger Jeremy a costumed docent who tells the Martin explains why people came history of the Geiser Grand Hotel back on the "Old Emigrant Road," and Baker City; 3:30 p.m. $2; and if it is possible to still find Geiser Grand Hotel,1996 Main St., Baker City, 541-523-1889, www. precious metals in the hills of Baker County;11 a.m, National geisergrand.com/events • Community Dance:Live music, Historic Oregon Trail lnterpretive finger food and door prizes. All Center; $5 adults, $3.50 seniors, free for 15 and younger; 541-523ages welcome; 6:30 p.m.; Union 1843.

County Senior Center, 1504 N. • Adult Open Studio: Instructor Albany St, La Grande Paul Hoelscher helps students • Innocent Man live at Barley learn and refine artistic skills; 1-3 Brown's Taphouse:Blending p.m. every Saturday; for ages genres, Innocent Man creates a unique sound based on traditional 18 and older; $15 per session or fourfor $50; Crossroads Carnegie influences. This six-piece has Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., two lead instruments (guitar and Baker City, 541-523-5369, www. fiddle); 8 p.m.; Barley Brown's Brew Pub, 2190 Main St, Baker crossroads-arts.org • Joe Meek: Ranger Jeremy Martin City, www.innocentman.org • Silent Movie Festival:"The portrays mountain man Joseph Meek. 1 p.m, National Historic Lodger" byAlfred Hitchcock, Oregon Trail Interpretive Center; featuring live accompaniment on $5 adults, $3.50 seniors, free for 15 the piano by KeithTaylor; $8;7 p.m, Iron Gate Theater, 2101Main St., and younger; 541-523-1843.

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"There's no money in records, and the Internet has diminished how songwriters and musicians are paid," Benson said.

"Asleep at the Wheel" has cut 20 albums, released 20 singles that registered on the Billboard country charts and sold 1.5 million records. Despite their recording success, Benson said the road is where the band makes its money.

"Records are great, but we've always made our living playing live," Benson said.

Fans flock to their live shows wherever they play. The April 10 evening show in Enterprise sold out quickly, prompting OK Theatre owner Darrell Brann to

offer an afternoon show, which could easily sell out, as well.

Benson said of a live audience, "People appreciating what you do is always good."

Western swing is a style best servedlive — a genre meant for dancing.

Austin, Texas, has been home for Benson the last 43 years where the band is based and he operates two recording studios.

The city has changed along with the music industry.

"Austin's changed drastically, but is still a wonderful oasis in the middle of Texas for writers, musicians and film makers," Benson said.

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"A friend in Portland from Enterprise sent me a note saying,'I can't believe you are playing in Enterprise and not in Portland!'We don't just play major cities. I love to see America," Benson said. "Folks are going to enjoy the show, so come on down!"

"Asleep at the Wheel's" evening show April 10 is sold out, but tickets are still available for its afternoon show at The Dollar Stretcher in Enterprise, Joseph Hardware in Joseph, M.Crow in Lostine and online at eventbrite. com for $38. Show starts at 3 p.m.

entertainment. Open to all ages; 4 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 North Main Street, Joseph

• Horse Sense:Interpreter Calvin Henshaw discusses how horses' senses and reactions have enabled the species to survive against predators throughout time;11 a.m., National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center; $5 adults, $3.50 • 4H Archery Club:7 p.m.; Alpine Archery,117 Elm St., La Grande seniors, free for15 and younger; 541-523-1843.

• Community Symphonic Band: • An Afternoon with the Mayor: Open to all woodwind, brass and Enterprise Mayor Steve Lear hosts percussion players age 14and a get-together to get residents older from Union,Wallowa and Baker counties. EOUcollege credit more actively involved; 3 p.m.; available; 7 p.m.; Loso Hall, EOU, 1 Tomas Conference Center, 309 S. River St., Enterprise University Blvd., La Grande, • Silent Movie Festival:A surprise www.artseast.org film featuring live accompaniment • Open Painting and Drawing on the piano by KeithTaylor; $8; Studio:10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open 3 p.m, Iron GateTheater,2101 Main to members of Crossroads who St., Baker City. wants to work on two-dimensional • Open Micat the Josephy projects; $5 per month; 10 a.m.; Center: Come on down tothe Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020Auburn Ave, Baker City,541Josephy Center and show off your 523-5369 talent on the stage or just enjoy the

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The concert, and two additional shows in Lakeview and Bend, will benefit Andy Rieber,ajournalist from Adel who specializes in ranching and rural America.

Rieber, who works primarily as a freelancewriterand photographer, has been living with Lyme disease for 10 years.

According to her website, www. andyrieber.com, the disease sometimes puts limits on her body, which can affect the cowboying she does when she isn't writing aboutagriculture or livestock.

The benefit concerts will assist her ongoing treatment for the chronic illness, which can cause nerveproblems and arthritis.

"No degree of preparation can ready you for this cruel intruder," reads Rieber's website."But Lyme brings other things, too. Courage, if you can find it. Friends, sometimes where you least expect them. And a rare opportunity to really choose what kind of stufF you're made of: soft or firm, dull or bright, earthbound or airborne."

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Murphey, a Western Music Hall of Fame artist, will bring his Rio Grande Band to the Hamley Slickfork Saloon at 7 p.m.

Doors open at 6 p.m.

"Murphey has captivated fans for years with his ability to render theiconicimages and stories of the American West in his distinctive musical style," according to a press release.

The upcomingEastern Oregon Benefit Tour comes just before the April 22 release ofhis new

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Murphey concert When:7 p.m., Saturday; doors open at 6 p.m.

Where: Hamley Slickfork Saloon, 8 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton Cost: $40-45 at www.michael martinmurpheytix.com Info: 541-240-0202; michaelmaitinmurphey.com; andyrieber.com

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album, "High Stakes: Cowboy Songs VII".

Tickets for the show cost $40 forgeneraladmission and $45 for premium seating. They can be purchased online at www.michael martinmurphey.tix.com.

The benefit concert will include a live auction of Pendleton items and aguitar autographed by the musician.

The last concertslated for the benefit tour will be 7 p.m., Sunday at the Tower Theatre in Bend. It is located at 835 NW

Waii St. Those tickets can be purchased online at www.towertheatre.org.

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by Murphey'snon-profi tfoundation, Murphey Western Institute, which aims to preserve and promote the arts and culture of the American West.

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.

BAKER CITY • Barley Brown's Brewpub, 2190 Main St. • Corner Brick Bar and Grill, 840 Main St. • Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave. • Earth 8t Vine, 2001 Washington Ave. • Geiser Grand Hotel,1996 Main St. • Paizano's Pizza, 294010th St. ENTERPRISE • Lear's Main Street Pub 8t Grill, 111 W. Main St. • O.K. Theatre, 208W. Main St. • Terminal Gravity, 803 SE School St. JOSEPH • Josephy Center for Arts 8t Culture, 403 N. Main St. • Mutiny Is Brewing, 600 N. Main St. • Outlaw Restaurant 8t Saloon, 108 N. Main St. • Redhorse Coffee Traders, 306 North Main St. LA GRANDE • Benchwarmer's Pub and Grill, 210 Depot St. • Bud Jacksons Spoitsmans 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.

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Baker Community Orchestra spring concert BAKER CITY — The Baker Community Orchestra will hold its spring concert at 7 p.m. Friday at South Baker Intermediate School Gym,1285 Third St., Baker City. The concert is free and open to the public.

The orchestra, under the direction of Kelly Brickman, will perform a mix of classic, popular and Broadway themes. In addition to the spring concert, the Orchestra is adding a Memorial Day Concert this year.

For more information, contact BrianWatt at541-523-4662.

Union County Historical Societyhosts meet ing LA GRANDE — The meeting and potluck will begin at noon, Saturday. The event, which is locatedatthe log cabin on the fairgrounds, will feature guest speaker Rich Cason. Cason will present" Legends, Lore and True Facts about Rattlesnakes in the Grande Ronde Valley".

free and open to the public.

make CD mandalas in this free class open to anyone in middle or high school. Supplies are provided.

Teen iCRAFT is from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., April 15.

Speaker looks at hidden history of Black culture LA GRANDE — A speaking tour featuring educator, writer, activist and spoken word artist Walidah Imarisha will stops at Eastern Oregon University 6:30 p.m., April 14.

Submitted phato The Rural Organizing Project and Oregon Humanities are partArs Poetica series nering to bring the conversation welcomes Polish poet project'Why Aren't There More LA GRANDE — The Annual Black People in Oregon? A Hidden Carl and Sandra Ellston Ars History" to rural communities Poetica Lecture at Eastern Oregon across the state.

University features Piotr Florczyk The speech will be in Huber reading from his new collection Auditorium, Badgley Hall Room of poems "East & West" and his 102, EOU, 1 University Blvd., translation of Anna SwirszczynLa Grande. The event is free. ska's "Building the Barricade."

The reading starts at 7:30 p.m., Teen iCRAFT event at Cook Memorial Library April 14, in the Pierce Library reading room on campus and is LA GRANDE — Teens will

Critically acclaimed author Carmiel Banasky will come to Union and Baker county libraries to teach free creative writing workshops as part of an Art Place America grant through Libraries of Eastern Oregon.

Learn about Ekphrastic iartmotivated) writing, character development and other craft elements through shown paintings and writing prompts.

The dates and locations areas follows.

• April 19: 7 p.m. at Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave.,

Moody Rd., Richland • Apri121: 6 p.m. at Cook Memorial Library, 2006 4th St., La Grande

Dancing with your Pendleton Stars PENDLETON — Local figures team up with professional dancers toraisemoney for severalcharities.

The April 16 competition will benefit organizations like the Capeco Food Bank, Pioneer Relief, Pendleton Young Life, Systems of Care, Pendleton Warming Station and Tough Enough to Wear Pink.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; the event starts at 7 p.m. Advance

ticketscost$30 foradultsand $15 for children. Tickets at the door

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Sunday, May 8, 2016 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Tunesmith Night ENTERPRISE — The Music Alliance's upcoming Tunesmith Night will feature songwriters Lewi Longmire, Steve Gibson and Andrew Esquibel. The eventis 7 p.m., Saturday, at Lear's Main Street Grill, 111W. Main, Enterprise.

Longmire fronts The Left Coast Roasters and is an anchor member of Portland's all-star tribute to the Allman Brothers, Brothers and Sister.

Gibson is part of the band Cross Current, which released its first CD of all original songs in 2015.

Esquibel has lived in Wallowa County for many years and is influenced by John Denver and the King James Bible.

Tunesmith Night is presented with each musician playing a song, then the next taking a turn. yl Admission is $10 at the door or by season pass. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Writing Workshop comes to three local libraries

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MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN 109 min. ) PG ) Drama, Family Playing at Eltrym In this religious drama based on a true story and the best-selling book of the same title, Christy Beam (played by Jennifer Garner), a mother devastated to learn that her 10-yearold daughter Anna (Kylie Rogers) has an incurable digestive disorder that causes her chronic severe pain.

But when Anna falls three stories in a serious accident, she is suddenly and mysteriously cured of the ailment. As a result, her mom begins to believe that her recovery is a miracle from God. Martin Henderson, Eugenio Derbez and Queen Latifah co-star in this family film directed by Patricia Rig gen. e S H O W T I M E S 5 4 1- 9 6 3 - 3 8 6 6

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MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2 94 min. ) PG-13 ) Comedy, Romance Playing at Granada 3 In this sequel to the 2002 hit "My Big Fat GreekWedding", Toula (Nia Vardalos) find out her mother and father were never really married.

Meanwhile, Toula struggles to spice up her marriage to lan (John Corbett) and is heartbroken when her daughter Paris (Elena Kampouris) says she wants to go to a distant college in order to get away from her overbearing clan.

BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE 151 min. ) PG-13 ) Action, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Playing at Granada 3 and Eltrym Batman (Ben Affleck) and Superman (Henry Cavill) clash over differing philosophies about what kind of heroism is needed to protect the world, while the public they're defending is becoming increasingly mindful of the damage that superheroes and masked vigilantes cause. However, the duo are soon forced to confront an even greater threat created by nefarious billionaire Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg).

Listofupcoming DVD release dates Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: APRIL 12:The Forest 12:The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun 12: Standoff 12: Masterpiece: Downton Abbey Season 6 19: Fifty Shades of Black 19: Norm of the North 19:The Revenant 19:All Mistakes Buried 19: Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead:The Story ofthe National Lampoon 19: Ip Man3 19:TheLady intheVan 19: Misconduct 19: Sembene!

26: Krampus 26: RideAlong 2 26: Backtrack 26: Burning Bodhi 26: Jane Got a Gun 26:The Last Man on the Moon 26: Phoenix 26: Son of Saul

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.

1. "Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice", $52 39 million

2. "Zootopia", $20 million 3. "My Big Fat GreekWedding 2", $11.13 million 4. "God's not Dead 2", $81 million

5. "Miracles from Heaven", $7.55 million 6. "The Divergent Series: Allegiant" $5.73 million 7. "10 Cloverfield Lane", $4.75 million 8. "Meet the Blacks", $4.09 million 9. "Eye in the Sky", $4.06 million 10. "Deadpool",$3.5 million Source: Fandango

Redbox's Top 10 DVD rentals The Top 10 DVD rentals at Redbox kiosks for the week of April 3:

MAY 3:The 5th Wave 3: Joy 3: 400 Days 3: Camino 3:TheClub 3: East Side Sushi

1. Daddy's Home —Paramount 2. Creed — Warner 3. The Hateful EightWeintstein 4. Mockingjay Part 2Lionsgate 5. Concussion — Sony 6. The Good DinosaurBVHE 7. The Big Short — Paramount 8. Secret in their EyesUniversal 9. The Night Before — Sony 10. Spotlight — Universal

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