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Baker City's First Friday Art Walk offers variety of shows including works by local students &om Baker High School and Brooklyn Elementary.
Sue Orlaske is the featured artist for a two-day exhibit at the Pleasant Grove Grange this weekend. Other local artists'work will also be shown.
festival ready for action 4 ' Fifties'celebrated at Josephy Center 10 Film The sixth annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival takes over multiple La Grande The Month of May is dedicated to all things "Fifties" at the center, where they are looking for Korean-era vets, wheat farmers and others who can recall stories &om Eastern Oregon in the wake of the Korean War.
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collection of pieces by STG artists as well. Haberman will also be at the gallery for First Friday.
• What: First FridayArt Shows • When: Friday • Where: Multiple locations in Baker City • Details: Brooklyn Elementary, 1350Washington Ave., will have its BroncoArt Night, and the Baker High School art department will sell pottery at Zephyr Bakery
Brooklyn Art The second annual Brooklyn Bronco Art Night will happen during First Friday, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Brooklyn is located at 1350 Washington Ave. Students, parents and the community are invitedtoview artw ork created by theresident artistsin grades kindergarten through grade 3.
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First Friday art walk offers a smorgasbordofopportunitiesfor art lovers in Baker City.
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Crossroads Crossroads Carnegie Art Center will present"Land — Escapes on Oregon's Eastside" with featured artist Norma Holmes of Sisters. The show opens at 5:30 p.m. Friday at Crossroads, 2020 AuburnAve. eWith my pastels I have traveled and painted many breathtaking scenes en plein air, a method used by today's contemporary landscapepainters as am eans of interpreting the life, lay and light of the land with expressive energy," Holmes said in her artist's statement. She saysher medium ofdry pastel "captures with immediacy the many moods of Mother Nature." "Ibelieve thatthe power ofnature nurtures artistic expression," she said. Friday'sevent also features acoustic guitar and vocalsby Marvin Sundean and refreshments provided by Friends of Crossroads. The student gallery will feature art work by Baker Middle School students.
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Mary Sue Rightmire's pottery will be featured at Peterson's Gallery during May.
Peterson's Baker City pottery artist Mary Sue Rightmire will feature a series of all new functional, Japanese traditional folk craft pieces in her May show titled "Dishes" at Peterson's Gallery, 1925 Main St. The show opens at 6 p.m. Friday. Rightmire fell in love with pottery while studying Japanese and teaching English in Tokyo in the 1960s. After finishing her master's in Asian Studies in 1970 at the University of Oregon, she returned to Japan and signed up for her first pottery class. In the fall of 1971, she returned to Oregon and eventually settled in Baker City, where she built her first kiln. In the early years, she focused
on functional, high-fire, wheelthrown pottery, in the Japanese folk craft tradition, but also began learning about primitive fire techniques from Maggie Carlson. Over the years they taught several week-long primitive fire workshops together. In 1995, Rightmire had the opportunity to spend three months as artist-in-residence at Hikosen School of Ceramic Art in Tokyo, which was an intense but exhilarating three months, culminating in a solo show. The biggest influence on her present work was a workshop in 1998, in England, with Jane Perryman, who literally wrote the book on smoke-fired pottery. Since then she has continued experimenting with both the form
and surface treatment ofher pots, polishing her burnishing skills and expandingher fi ring techniques. She has participated in many exhibits in Eastern Oregon over the years, earning Best of Show awards in regional shows in Baker City and Pendleton, as well as awards at the Wallowa Valley Festival of Arts in Joseph and the Carnegie Art Center in Walla Walla, Wash. Rightmire maintains a Baker City studio, where she shows her work as well as teachingoccasional classesatthe Crossroads Carnegie Art Center.
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The Baker High School art department will have pottery for sale during First Friday at Zephyr Bakery. The pieces — bowls,plates, cups and more — were made in 12 hours on April 10. Art teacher Kristen Anderson was joined by eight students that day, and their goal was to make 100 items. Terri Axness donated the clay, and Crossroads Carnegie Art Centerprovided food for the artists. Proceedsfrom Friday'sartsale will help buy materials and suppliesfor the artdepartment and fund guest artists.
Cabin Cowboy Cabin Cowboy Designs, 2013 First St., will feature local watercolor artist Sherri K Linnemeyer. Friday will feature "A Mother's Day Tea"with Linnemeyer and her finest selection of original art, printsand greeting cards. Her work will be 20 percent off during First Friday only, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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May is "Fifties" month at the Josephy Center. The center is looking for Korean War vets, wheat growers, mill workers, timber fallers and anyone else with stories of Wallowa Countyand Eastern Oregon throughand in the wake ofthe Korean War. In May of 2014, the Josephy Center honored the people who served during World War II, and the factory workers, farmers, victorygardeners, civildefense workers and all who lived through this crucial period in the nation's history. This year, the center is following with the post-war period, especially America and Wallowa County in the 1950s. The center will interview Korean War vets and widows, but it will also follow the post-war mechanization of agriculture and the housing and lumber boom that followed World War II. Brown bag lunches will feature agriculture in the 1950s, PTAs, hospital auxiliaries and other women's organizations that grew in the decade. Writer Craig Lesley will visit Joseph on May 14 to read from his many books set in Eastern Oregon in the 1950s. On May 15 and 16, there will be a mini car and tractor show in the Josephy Center parking lots, and on May 16, a "sock hop" will be heldtocelebrate the period. The center invites people with uniforms, medals, helmets, pictures and other mementos of military service to bring them in. The center would like to talk to people who have cars or tractors, a chrome kitchenette, radio console or early hi-fi record player, veteransor farmers orloggers who remembers switching from horses to machinery, or early members of the Wallowa County Soroptimists. People with uni-
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American Idol winner and country music star Scotty McCreery will headline the 2015 Round-Up and Happy Canyon Concert on Sept. 12. The concert will be held from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in the Happy Canyon Arena. Opening for McCreery is Corvallis native Jackson Michelson. His music ranges from raw country jams like 'The Good Life" to ballads like "Fire Burns for You." Tickets will go on sale at 8:30a.m.May 7 atthe RoundUp and HappyCanyon offi ce in Pendleton. That's when online and telephone sales will begin as well. Pricesrange from $40 to $130. For more information, call
or visit www.pendletonroundup. com/events/2015/concert. McCreery burst onto the national music scene in 2011 at the age of17 when he won American Idol in its 10th season. He quickly established himself as one of country music's hot new stars. By the time he turned 21, the singer/songwriter had sold nearly 2.5 million albums and received platinum and gold album certifications. Three consecutive albums debuted at the number one position on the Billboard charts. The Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Concert kicks off a week filled with activities.
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A1950s Pontiac from an age when big cars ruled. forms, medals, helmets, pictures and other mementos of military serviceare asked to bring them in. People with other signs of the times — from 78 rpm records to stainless steel kitchen tables can contribute as well. Call Cheryl or Rich at 541-4320505 for more information, and
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g( APR. 30 • Bingo:6:30 p.m.; American Legion Post 43,301 Fir St., La Grande • Country Swing Dance:Dance instruction available. Student discount with ID. 7:30 p.m. $3 before 8 p.m.; $5 after 8 p.m.; Maridell Center, 1124Washington Ave., La Grande, 541-963-2023 • Dance Lessons:Never Miss a Chance to Dance meetsThursdays (except the secondThursday) to learn the Cha Cha,East Coast Swing, 10 step, Waltz and more. Lessons are the first hour, followed by review and practice.; 6:30 p.m.; VFWHall, 2005 Valley Ave., Baker City • DJTrollhunter:Live DJ beats at Jefferson Street Depot; 9 p.m., La Grande • Karaoke Night at Bud Jackson's:9 p.m. - 2 a.m.; come get your karaoke on; Bud Jackson's, La Grande • Live music:Staci Collins performs; 8 p.m.;Ten Depot Street, La Grande • NHS Sputnik Bowl:6 p.m.; La Grande High School,708 K Ave., La Grande • Ramp It Up! Skateboarding in Native America:Skateboarding is one of the most popular sports on Indian reservations, and has inspired and influenced American lndian and Native Hawaiian communities since the 1960s. A new exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, together with the National Museum of the American Indian, celebrates the vibrancy, creativity and history of American lndian skateboarding culture. 10 a.m.; adult $10; senior $9; youth Bc students $6; younger than 6 free; the Museum at
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students/seniors; Stage Door Theatre, 1010 Adams Ave., La Grande • DJ Trollhunter:Live DJ beats atJeff erson Street Depot; 9 p.m., La Grande • Fishtrap Speakeasy: 7p.m.to9 p.m.,food, drinks, entertainment; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at door • First Friday:Art shows open at Crossroads CarnegieArt Center, Peterson's Gallery, ShortTerm Gallery, Cabin Cowboy Designs and Brooklyn Primary School. A pottery sale will be held at Zephyr Bakery, 1917Main St., to benefit the Baker High School art department; 5:30 p.m.; Downtown Baker City, Baker City • GrandTour Spring Ride: Following the newly designated Grande Tour Scenic Bikeway, the 134-mile route will take you through the beautiful Grande Ronde Valley and into the Baker Valley.You don't have to ride the entire route, and shorter rides are available to fit all riding styles and family members. Download
the registration forms from www. unioncountychamber.org and mail them into the Union County Chamber of Commerce at 207 Depot St., La Grande.This benefits the Mt. Emily Safe Center. • Art at the Pleasant Grove Grange:Reception for artists; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Pleasant Grove Grange, 67829 Hunter Road, Summerville • Live music by KeithTaylor: Music by ragtime pianist KeithTaylor; 5 p.m.;Veterans Center, 1901 Main St., Baker City • Magic the Gathering draft tournament:Gamer Haven will host these draft tournaments. Players get three unopened packs
of cards to play with, can win prizes and also get points from Wizards of the Coast. Preregister at the store; 5 p.m. $15; Gamer Haven, 2129 Second St., Baker City • Open Mic Night:7 p.m.; Terminal Gravity Brew Pub, 803 School St., Enterprise • PFLAG Board Game Night: 6 p.m.; Bear Mountain Pizza, 2104 Island Ave., La Grande • Ramp It Up! Skateboarding in Native America:A new exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, together with the National Museum of the American Indian, celebrates the vibrancy, creativity and history of American Indian skateboarding culture. 10
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2400 Resort St., Baker City, 541 523-6419
SAlMav.2 • Truffle Shuffle:Tackle a 5K run or walk or a 10K run through the streets and hills of Baker City and be rewarded with a chocolate crown made by Alyssa Peterson of Peterson's Gallery. Proceeds support Baker City Young Life. Register by April 13 to receive a technical shirt and specify the type of chocolate for your crown — dark, milk or white. The event begins at 8 a.m. at the intersection of First and Washington streets. Same-day registration is from 7a.m.to 7:30a.m.atthesame
location • "All's WellThat Ends Well": La Grande Shakespeare Company presents All's WellThat Ends Well; 7:30 p.m., $22 adults, $20 students/seniors; Stage Door Theatre, 1010Adams Ave., La Grande • Art at the Pleasant Grove Grange:Exhibit on display; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; features the work of seven artists; all art work will be for sale; Pleasant Grove Grange, 67829 Hunter Road, Summerville • Spring Artisan's Craft Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., features artists, crafters, more than 30 vendors, Art Center at the Old Library, La Grande • Annual Couples at the Peak 18-Hole Chapman:10 a.m.; $60 per couple. Shotgun start; entries available at the clubhouse or by calling 541-562-5527/866-202-5950 • DJTrollhunter:Live DJ beats at Jefferson Street Depot; 9 p.m., La Grande • Fishtrap Speakeasy:Fishtrap's
1920s themed party and fundraiser; 7 p.m.; $25 in advance, $30 at the door; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, Joseph • GrandTour Spring Ride:This benefits the Mt. Emily Safe Center. • Lee Scott Memorial Plowing Bee:The 16th Annual Plowing Bee is held each year east of Joseph at Larry Bt Juanita Waters place. Come and watch the different horse teams. Plowing will start at 9:30 a.m. Saturday with a potluck and old-time music in the evening at nearby Liberty Grange Hall. There will be more plowing on Sunday until about noon; Joseph • LEGO Play:Come hang out in the story circle every Saturday at the library and create lego masterpieces. Legos provided for kids, or they are welcome to bring their own; 9 a.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande • Wallowa Valley Youth Arts Festival:Open to all youth artists — kindergarten through high school seniors. Along with viewing the wonderful display of artwork, children can participate in some hands-on art activities, paint their own Tshirts, and listen to musical performances by area youths. Admission is free. Joseph Community Center
$I Mav.3 • "All's WellThat Ends Well": La Grande Shakespeare Company presents "All's WellThat Ends Well"; 2 p.m.; $22 adults, $20 students/seniors; Stage Door Theatre,1010Adams Ave. • GrandTour Spring Ride: Benefits the Mt. Emily Safe Center.
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Baker Art Guild will screen the film "In the Mirror of Maya Deren" for Thursday Art Night at the Eltrym Theater. Storytelling starts at 6:30p.m.,followed by the film at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4forstudents/seniors.
About thefilm In this film, documentary filmmaker Martina Kudlacek has fashioned not only a fascinating portrait of a groundbreaking and influential artist but a pitch-perfect introduction to her strikingly beautiful and poetic body of work. Maya Deren is arguably the most important and innovative avant-garde filmmaker in the history of American cinema. Using locations from the Hollywood hills to Haiti, Deren made such mesmerizing films as "At Land,""Ritual in Transfi gured Time" and her masterpiece,"Meshes of the Afternoon." Starting with excerpts from these films, "In the Mirror of Maya Deren" interweavesarchivalfootage with observances from acolytesand contemporaries. For information about Thursday Art Night, visit www.eltrym.com.
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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 • Maridell Center: open 1-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Laser tag, mini golf, roller skating, and a game room. 541-963-2023 • National Historic Oregon Trail lnterpretive Center, 22267 Oregon Highway 86, Baker City, 541-523-1843. Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. oregontrail.blm.gov • 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
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• 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, 866-202-5950, www. buffal opeakgolf.com • Forest CoveWarm Springs Pool, Cove, 541-568-4890 • Hells Canyon National Recreation Area,
541-523-6391 2801 Indiana Ave., Baker • La Grande Country Club City, 541-523-2358 golf course, 541-963-4241, • Sam-0 Swim Center, 580 Baker St., Baker City, www.lagrandecountry club.com. 541-523-9622 • La Grande SK8 Park, Oak • Spout Springs Ski Area, 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. 541-962-1347 org. • Quail Ridge Golf Course,
• Adler House Museum, 2305 Main St., Baker City; closed for the season but open by appointment.; 541-523-9308 I Baker Heritage Museum, 2480 Grove St., Baker City, 541-523-9308. Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. I Eastern Oregon Fire Museum, La Grande, by appointment only, 541-963-3123 I 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 2015. • Wallowa County Museum (closed until May 23, then open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Sept. 20), 110 Main St., Joseph, 541-432-6095
• 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 • Gene Hayes Gallery of Western Art, 301 Donald
Call or email us with updates to this guide • Baker County: 541-523-3673, events@bakercityherald + Union and Wallowa counties: 541-963-3161, events@lagrandeobservercom
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Decadesago,smalltheater productionswere performed at the Pleasant Grove Grange hall twice a month with the help of a memorable curtain. Today that curtain is gone. But echoes of the Pleasant Grove Grange hall's artistic past will be awakened Friday and Saturday No stage productions will be performed at the hall, but it will be the site of a two-day exhibit, Art at the Pleasant Grove Grange, 67218 Hunter Road. The art exhibit will be made up of the works of seven Summerville artists who specialize in crafts ranging from ceramics and painting to furniture making. ewe want to celebrate the artists of Summerville," said Carol Messinger, a member of the Pleasant Grove Grange who is helping organize the art exhibit. People visiting the exhibit will alsogeta peek atpiecesofthe Pleasant Grove Grange Hall's history. This includes a display of piecesofthegrange hall'sold curtain, which featured many colorful local merchant advertisements from the 1930s.
Honoring life's work Sue Orlaske of Summerville will serve asthe exhibit'sfeatured artist. Orlaske has been an active member of the grange for many years. ewe wanted to honor her life's work as an artist, along with her neighbors'work," Messinger said.
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Grove Grange Friday — A reception for the artists will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday — The exhibit will be on display from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All art work will be for sale. Orlaske will have about 50 works displayed at the show, from ceramic pieces and pastels to Batik water colors. Orlaske has a noteworthy reputationas an artist.Thatattracted the attention of Oregon Public Broadcasting, which featured her on its "Art Beat" program during its 2009-10 season. "I love art and painting. It is a part oflife I wouldn't give up," she sald. Orlaske said she draws her inspiration from the beauty of Eastern Oregon. When asked about what aspects of the region
she likes best, she provides an allencompassing answer. "Everything," Orlaske said."It is a naturally beautiful part of the world." Orlaske grew up in southwest Michigan and has lived in Oregon since 1977. She has a bachelor's of science degree in biology fiom Wayne State University in Michigan and a master's of science degree in biology from Portland State University. She hasbeen amember ofthe Oregon Potters Association and participated in its annual spring Ceramics Showcase in Portland. She presently is a member of Batik Convergence — four Eastern Oregon artists who explore the mixed media technique of Batik watercolors. Batik is a multi-medium art form makinguseofwax,ink and water colors.
ates fiber art works. "I love to play with color," Etchemendy said when asked about her craft. • Jeanine Gekeler, whimsical sculpture specialist who enjoys Courtesy photo making creations with copper to Sagger-fired and smoked clay, help tell stories. "My favorite process is hammerSue Orlaske ing sheetsofcopperto m ake faces and equipping them with various are the following: • Mitch Walgamott, a woodprops to tell their stories," Gekeler working specialist who makes sald. furniture. He is Orlaske's husband. • Diana Dominguez, a painter. • Judd Koehn, an emeritus Dominguez paints mainly tropiEastern Oregon University art cal seas and vistas. Color plays a prominent role in Diana's oil professor who isasculptor.His works have been shown in Stuttpaintings. ewe have color all about us in gart, Germany, and the former Yugoslavia. our lives," Dominguez said."Fortu• DavidWaln, a pottery special- nately for most of us, we can'see' ist. All his pots are hand thrown them. For whatever reasons, we all on apotter' swheel,glazed have a favoritecolor.Red,purple, and decorated in his studio in blue, orange and yellow are a few Summerville. of my favorite colors. Somehow, • Carol Etchemendy, who crethey put a smile on my face."
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The La Grande Summer Film Project started with six short films viewed at the Mount EmilyAle House as partofthe short-lived Crossing the Blues festival. Six years later, the Eastern Oregon Film Festival has grown into a three-day extravaganza. The EOFF is kicking off its sixth edition May 7-9 in La Grande. "It was a big hit that first year and has grown ever since," said Festival Director Christopher Jennlngs. Lastyear's festival, held in February, had almost 300 passholders and 600 people in and out of film and music events. The move to May was made for two reasons. First, May is a better month to bring in filmmakers who have an A List festival such as South by Southwest and Tribeca under their belts. Since there are 23 film festivals in Oregon this year, competition forgood moviesis fierce. Second, Mayis a good time to showcasethevalley asa possible location for films and TV backdrops. The executivedirectorofthe Oregon Governor's Offlce of Film and Television will be among those atthisyear'sfestival. "Maybe we could recruit filmmakers to the area," Jennings said. "A $10 million production could have a sizableeconomic impact." New at thisyear'sfestivalis the Local Showcase at Schwarz Theatre on the Eastern Oregon University campus. '%e will also have phenomenal feature films and shortfilms, after parties every night and the main music outdoors at the new Benchwarmers parking lot," Jennings sald. Every event includes general admission. Many of the venues, however, are small, and members getpriority seating. ePassholders getin quicker,"
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Christopher Jennings, festival director, is gearing up for the sixth annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival, which occurs May 7-9. Jennings said."People who want to get in through general admission should be there ahead of time." Jennings is happy with the festival's momentum. '%e're dedicated to keep this going until the Liberty Theatre renovation is complete and have the festival there on our 10th anniversary," Jennings said.'That 400-seat venue would help us reach a whole new level of people." Jennings said the film festival is is still small enough to have special benefits for those who attend. '%e have to find that balance between quality of programming and the intimacy of engagement," he said.'%hat's cool is you might be standing next to a filmmaker and strike up a conversation." Jennings said"Planetary," the documentary kicking things ofE will be agreatconversation starter. "It's a greatwa yto setthe stage," he said. As festi valdirector,Jennings goes through a lot of manic craziness trying to pull all the details together. "Usually, by Thursday or the middle of Friday the tension of working with everybody pulling it ail together releases and I get to enjoy the films and programm ing," hesaid."It'sgreatto seethe peopleallthere,engaged,and pay some dividends for those who have
fscall i y supportedthefestivalor have encouraged others to attend throughword ofm outh." Ian Clark is the festival's film programmer, and Gregory Rawlins is the festival's music programmer. Events will be hosted at the Art Center, the Granada, the Liberty Theatre, Schwarz Theatre at EOU and a special Friday outdoor music event in the newly-renovated parking lot on Depot Street. Advancefestivalpassesare available for purchase online. Passes will be available for pick-up and purchase iif available) at the Art Center the week of the festival starting May 4. Admission for the Granada The-
atreis$9foradults,$7forchildren 3-10, $7 for seniors 55 andolder, $7 for matinees iall ages) Admission prices for the Stage Door Theater are$7.Admission pricesforthe Schwarz Theatre are $7 general and $5 for EOU students. Admission prices for after parties and music are a cover charge of $10. All events are free with festival pass but subject to available seating.Peopleareasked to be ateach event 20 minutes before the screening/start time.
EOFF schedule MAY 7 7 p.m.— Granada Theatre
"AIIYour Favorite Shows! short "Planetary" (feature) followed by a 08tA with director Guy Reid 8 p.m.— Opening night after party, Art Center at the Old Library, dance, livemusic,Ham n Cheese and James Dean Kindle and the Eastern Oregon Playboys MAY 8 2:40 p.m.— "The Last Season," Stage Door Theatre, preceded by short feature "Night Soil/Fake Paradise" 3:40 p.m.— "Mudbloods," Schwarz Theatre, EOU 4:30 p.m.— "Western," Granada Theatre, preceded by short feature "Renaissance" 5 p.m. — "A Wonderful Cloud," Stage Door Theater, preceded by short feature "Bananas" 7 p.m. — "The Man in theWall," Granada Theatre, preceded by short feature "Swimming in Your Skin Again" 7:20 p.m.— "Bikes vs. Cars," Stage Door Theatre, preceded by short feature "Something Gives" 9 p.m.— After party at Benchwarmers' parking lot featuring Hillfolk Noir and Old Death Whisper Music at the Granada — Bijoux20 minutes before main feature MAY 9 11 a.m.— special event, "A Morning Light" (preview screening), Granada Theatre 11 a.m.— Local showcase, Schwarz Theatre, EOU, Tim Mustoe's documentary"The People Behind
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the Print," about the La Grande Observer, will be featured. In addition, filmmakers Will Bowman, Brent Clapp, Chuck Peters, Dylan Lutcher and Fernando Moreno will also showcase their films. 1:10 p.m.— "Approaching the Elephant," Granada Theatre, preceded by short feature "Hotel 22" 2 p.m.— special event, Best of the Northwest Filmmakers' Festival, Stage Door Theater 3:40 p.m.— "Lake Los Angeles," Stage Door Theater, preceded by short feature "Sleeping Giant" 3:40 p.m.— "Joy Kevin," Granada Theatre, preceded by short feature "Buffal o Juggalos" 5:45 p.m.— special event, "Secret Screening with Zach Weintraub," preceded by short feature "The Greggs" 6 p.m. — "Planetary," Granada Theatre, preceded by short feature "Papa Machete" 8:10 p.m. — "Funny Bunny," Granada Theatre, preceded by the short feature "World ofTomorrow" 9 p.m.— After party at the Art Center featuring Yeah Great Fine and Holiday Friends Music at the Granada — Like a Villain — 20 minutes before main feature
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OIIiCk TakeS Fishtrap's Speakeasy takes place Saturday Save the date and dress your best for the 2015 Speakeasy. Fishtrap's 1920s-themed party and fundraiser will run kom 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Josephy
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Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Come for food,drinks,and entertainment including a Guy Noir performance by Jon Rombach accompanied by Gail Swart, jazzera songs by Carolyn Lochert and a few surprises. This annual fundraiser includes a rafl le,doorprizesand a paddle raise auction. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Get tickets now at the Josephy Center, Bookloft, Fishtrap House and Wallowa Library or, buy them online at Fishtrap. Funds raised will go directly to much-needed preservation and upgrades to Fishtrap's headquarters, the historic Coffin House in Enterprise. For more information, contact Fishtrap or visit the website, Fishtrap.org.
Collins performs Thursday at Ten Depot Street Staci Collins performs Thursday at Ten Depot Street in La Grande. The music runs kom 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and is kee.
Mark calendars for annual Hootenanny, pie social Mark your calendars for May 17. That's the date for the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance spring fundraiser — the third annual Hootenanny & Shoo-fly Pie Social. The event will begin at 4 p.m. at the Enterprise Odd Fellows Hall. The theme for this year's fundraising event will be the History of Country Music. The event will featurean all-starcastoflocalperformers doing songs kom the 1927 Bristol recording sessions through the 1960s by artists like the Carter Family, Bob Wills, Jimmie Rodgers, George Jones, Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash. Special guestemcee for the
eventwillbefamed radio host kom Northwest Public Radio's Inland Folk, Dan Maher. Performers featured include Ted Hays, Homemade Jam, Rich & Trilby Shirley, Heidi Muller, Gail Swart, Janis Carper, Carolyn Lochert, Bob Webb,John McColgan, Henry Kinsley, Caleb Samples, Darrell Brann, Meredith Brann, Bailey Vernam, Brian Oliver, Jessie Borgerding, Sue Juve and Tammy Kruger. Each year, home-baked goodnessislined upforconcert-goers to sample for $1 per slice, with a chance to vote for first, second and thirdplace.Peopleareasked to bring their best pie and win a prize. There will be some raSe prizes too. Proceeds kom the Hootenanny go to fund Music Alliance programs.
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