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"Deadly Prey,"'Yor: the Hunter from the Future,""Gymkata," "The Fantastic 4" (19941. All of these are films I have seen recently. I love them, and I wish I owned them so I could marvel in theirsplendor forever. They are undoubtedly bad films, and that is what makes them beautiful. Iadorebad movies.More specifically, I enjoy films that reek of effort, which a surprising number of films of this type do. Usually

don't even give movies like this they are faced with either bad actors, an incompetent director,a the time of day. They scoff and miniscule budget or an ungodly jeer with thoughts of,"Oh, it's just combination of all three. a dumb B movie,"and they move Despite all the obstacles they on, oblivious to the admittedly sometimes campy wonder they face, somehow the crews find it in themselvesto givetheir best are missing. I would encourage toward making the finished film absolutely everyone to watch bad a watchable product. Often they movies often and embrace the are entertaining. I actually care majesty they have to offer. about the characters and the Except for "The Amazing story, and that is nothing short of Bulk." That is just crap. a miracle. What I am continually amazed — Zaq Mendenhall, Observer circulation district manager at, however, is the people who

MusicQaA Catching up with one of Northeast Oregon's favorite musical acts:

Homemade 3am This week, Go! interviews Sandi Richerson of Wallowa County band Homemade Jam. Go!: How did Homemade Jam gettogether? Richerson: Five years ago, my mom, me, my husband and my m om's husbandwere playing for a local event. It was fun. Then Laura Skovlin joined and others. It grew from there and we just

kept playing. Go!: What kind ofmusic doyou

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Richerson: Old-time folk, mountain music, traditional bluegrass, western — lots of familiar old songs. Go!: Who's in the current lineup? Richerson: Sandi Richerson, autoharp; Larry Richerson,rhythm guitar and train whistle; Lornme Ragsdale, acconfion; Mike Ragsdale, lead guitar and vocals; Laura Skovlin, banjo and vocals; RustyWoods,

bass; andCalebSamples, fiddle.

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Richerson: We don't write any of our own music. We perform familiar old songs. Homemade Jam's music is not inspired from a single artist, but instead draws from numerous artists and various American roots styles, including bluegrass, folk, country and blues. Homemade Jam plays an eclectic mix of familiar old songs thatpeoplecan relateto,songs that will strike a chord in their

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hearts. In a nutshell, it's "old-time mountain music with flavor." Go!: What are other rewards of getting together and playing? Richerson: When we perform, we see people connecting with what we play. That energy drives us and keeps us going. That and the weekly practices at mom's. I can go there in a not good mood, but I find a couple hours of music is energizing.

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'Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz' (Smiley Miley) At 92 minutes, the new Miley Cyrus album is really long, a double album by old-school standards that'll take up more of your time than a Serena Williams tennis match. (Although not as long as the Cyrus-hosted MTV Video Music Awards, thank God.) And for sure, the 23-song set does contain its share of indulgent stretches, most of which involve the 22-year-old former Hannah M ontanagoing on about how drunk, high, and horny she is. Announced out of the blue at the recent VMA show, the album is available as a free streaming download at www.mileycyrus.com/ andherdeadpetz. So"Dead Petz" is free from any pressure to please the pop marketplace. Yet the album is still, even at its most willfully experimental, far from the formless affair you might expect. In fact, there's plenty of compelling music, starting with "Karen Don't Be Sad," a full-of-feeling ballad that would havebeen right athome on a prime Flaming Lips album like 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots." — The Philadelphia Inquirer

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unlikely artists livestock and wildlife Seen a purple cow lately? No? Well, don't let that stanch your creativity — a poem written about a purple cow could net $100 in Baker City's ninth-annual Great Salt Lick Contest. The "best purple cow poem" category is new this year, inspired by Gelett Burgess' poem: "I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one." 'You don't have to have a block to enter, but you do have to read your own poem," said Whit Deschner, the mastermind behind the Great Salt Lick Contest/Auction/Benefit. The story behind this event goes back more than 10 years when Deschner noticed a salt block that had been licked into a unique shape, sculpted by the most unlikely artists — deer. He thought these artists deserved an art show — along with local livestock that lick salt

blocks. "Not only were the animals creating these blocks not getting paid, but they were being eaten," he says. The Great Salt Lick Contest and Auction was born. This year, on Saturday, is the ninth-annual event in which people submit interesting salt blocks for judging, and then those are

What: An art contest and fundraiser. The art pieces are salt blocks that have been licked into creative sculptures by livestock and wildlife. Proceeds from the auction benefit Parkinson's research. When: 6 p.m. Saturday Where: Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City Info: www.whitdeschner. com, 541-519-2736

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The ninth-annual Great Salt Lick Contest and Auction is Saturday in Baker City, with more than $1,000 in cash prizes up for grabs for the most interesting salt blocks. Proceeds from the auction of the blocks will go to the Parkinson's Center of Oregon at OHSU. auctioned with proceeds going to the Parkinson's Center of Oregon at Oregon Health and Sciences University.

About $60,000 has been raised overthe lasteightyears,and Deschner hopes this event will bring that number to $75,000. Deschner, by the way, has quite the sense ofhumor — just take the name of the event: Great Salt Lick Hoof Arted Contest.

The evening begins at 6 p.m. at Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave. in Baker City. More than $1,000 in prize money is up for grabs in these categories:

• Overall: irstplace,$150;secf ond,$125;thi rd,$100;fourth,$75 • Best Purple Cow Poem: $100

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block: $100 first, $50 second

There is some fine print to the rules: people licking blocks is not allowed. There may be DNA testing; mad cows will be given psychiatric treatment; cows using steroids will be canned. Thirty-five blocks will be chosen for live auction; the rest will be sold through silent auction. Submissions can be turned in — tradedfora new replacement block — at Oregon Trail Livestock Supply in Baker City and Richland Feed and Seed. Entries can also be taken to Crossroads, but without a replacement block.

Salt Lick sculpture Many salt licks from past auctions can be seen on display at businesses around Baker City, and now a permanent bronze sculpture pays homage to the event. It is located at Court Plaza in downtown and dedicated to Parkinson's awareness. For more information about the contest, visit wwwwhitdeschner. com orcallDeschner at541-519-

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See the arts Want to see artist exhibitions in Northeast Oregon? Here is a list of where to find local art. BAKER CITY • Anders Atelier, 1802 Main St. • Crossroads Carnegie, 2020 Auburn Ave. • Dancing Elephant Gallery, 1788 Main St. • Peterson's Gallery, 1925 Main St. • ShortTerm Gallery, 1829 Main St. ENTERPRISE • Skylight Gallery, 107 E. Main St. • TW. Bronze, 202 Golf Course Road JOSEPH • Aspen Grove Gallery, 602 N. Main St. • Fire Works Pottery Studio 8t Gallery, 62378 Hurricane Creek • Stewart Jones Designs, 2 S. Main St. • The Sheep Shed,3 S. Main St. • Uptown Art, 18 S. Main St. • Valley Bronze Gallery, 18 S. Main St. LA GRANDE • Art Center at the Old Library, 1006 Penn Ave. • Mitre's Touch Gallery, 1414 Adams Ave. • Nightingale Gallery, Loso Hall, 1 University Boulevard • Potter's House, 1601 Sixth St. SUMPTER • Lynn Bean Gallery, 293 Mill St. WALLOWA • Gene Hayes Gallery, 301 Donald St.

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Barn dance history Barn dance roots go back hundreds of years. The dances were popular in Ireland until the 1950s, and European immigrants brought the traditions to the United States. Barn dances remain popular today throughout the United States. The caller uses easy dances that everyone can join in. This usually involves traditional Irish and Scottish dancing, and can feature square dances, Contra dancing, English country dancing and country and western styles. The National Barn Dance came to radio with old-time fiddling in 1924. George D. HayofWLS inChicago was the original host and announcer. Hay later moved to Nashville and launched theWSM Barn Dance, which became the Grand Ole Opry and remains on the air to this day. Radio stations across the country jumped into the barn dance craze. Popular versions, especially in the 1930s, included the WWVA Jamboree in West Virginia, the Renfro Valley Barn Dance in Kentucky, the Louisiana Hayride, the Tennessee Jamboree and Ozark Jubilee. Barn dancing also became famous through film. The most famous barn dance in film is probably the 1954 musical "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," choreographed by Michael Kidd. Today, barn dancing offers a community get together at which people socialize and celebrate.

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The step from"I can't dance" to "I can dance" is a short one. Just ask Laura Skovlin, starting her eighthyear asorganizer and caller of the old-time community dances held from September through April at such venues as the Liberty and Hurricane Creek grange halls and at the Odd Fellows Hall in Enterprise. "Some people come to the dances out of curiosity and say, 'I'll just sit and listen to the music.' Pretty soon, though, they're out on the dance floor saying,'I can do this."' The season kicks off with the annual old-time community barn dance from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at the big blue barn, 63227 Tenderfoot Valley Road,

When:7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Big Blue Barn, 63227 Tenderfoot Valley Road, Joseph Cost: $5 per person, younger than 12 free Info: Laura Skovlin, 541-426-8000

like — voila! — they're dancing." All dances will be taught. No Karyl Kolb Photo partner or special clothing is necessary. Barn dances feature lively music and a family-oriented fun time. To find thebig bluebarn,head east out of Joseph toward Imnaha. People who are interested in ing i n the dance band can contact Tenderfoot Valley Road is on the left volunteering at the dances or play- Skovlin at 541-398-0800. about 4.5 miles out. Drive 1.2 miles to the second ranch on the right and watch for signs and the barn. '%e just have one barn dance a year," Skovlin said."Most of the yearit'stoo cold tohavea dance in a barn." One neat aspect about the oldJoseph. Admission is $5 per pertime dances, Skovlin said, is how they connect young and old and son, with children younger than 12 admitted for free. Snacks and community members who might 'I drinks will be provided. otherwise rarely see each other. "It's a great social activity," SkovThe dance will feature favorites such as squares, circles, reels, con- lin said."It connects you to people tras and waltzes and includes a fiom all walks oflife and brings live string band oflocal musicians the community together for a fun, and caller. The band will likely healthyactivity.It'sgood exercise." have a fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandoDancing can also be a fun famlin and upright bass and play old- ily outing. '%e get lots of families that time dance tunes like "Turkey in the Straw" and"Oh Susannah." It come," Skovlin said.'You'll see is an open band, meaning anyone littl e kidsand grandparents dancwho plays those instruments and ing together. Never have I seen so wants to learn the tunes can play many smiling faces in one room." in the band. The big blue barn has a long traBeginners are welcome at the dition of community dances. Skovdance. lin said this particular barn was WIRELESS SERVICE HERE YOU LIVE 8L PLAY "Ifyou can walk, you can dance," the site of much square dancing, Skovlin said.'Most people pickit up especially back in the 1950s and 349 First • Richland, OR • 541-893-6115 fairly quiddy, and it gives them a 1960s when there was a very active 241 Main • Halfway, OR 541-540-6115 square dancing group in town. great sense of accomplishment. It's

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'The Orchardist' brings slow-burning plot e famihar Pacific Northwest setting is what prompted me to add "The Orchardist"e by Amanda Coplin to my to-read list. This book had my full attention right away, making me feel nostalgic. In high school, I read the classics from Shakespeare and Greek mythology ithanks to Wishbone) to standard "bummer literature" i'The Pearl,""Of Mice And Men," "Ironweed" ...1 to cautionary tales set in the future i"1984,""Fahrenheit 451," etc.l To me, Amanda Coplin's writing is similar to Jack London and John Steinbeck. A harsh time, setting, life ... and yet absolutely compelling and beautifully described. Set at the turn of the 20th century at the foothills of the Cascades, "The Orchardist" begins with the background of the main character, William Talmadge. William and his sister Elsbeth traveled with their widowed mother across Oregon, settling on the dry sideofthe Cascades and starting an orchard. William Talmadge now lives alone on that very land and brings his fruit in to town on market day as usual. He is robbed

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over for a reward, he decides to check into this character. What he learns about this man is enough to reassure him that the girls' best interest isstaying athisorchard. Shortly after, something unspeakably awful happens, and I looked at the number of pages I had left thinking,'What on earth is the rest of this story about? What else am I in for?"Without revealing too much of the plot, the rest of the story is just as well written as the beginning. It ends well — as well

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BAKER CITY • Barley Brown's Brewpub, 2190 Main St. • Corner Brick Bar and Grill, 840 Main St. • Earth & Vine, 2001 Washington Ave. • Geiser Grand Hotel,1996 Main St. • Paizano's Pizza, 2940 10th St. ENTERPRISE • Lear's Main Street Pub & Grill, 111 W. Main St. • O.K. Theatre, 208W. Main St. • Terminal Gravity, 803 S.E. School St. JOSEPH • Josephy Center for Arts & Culture, 403 N. Main St. • The Local Loaf, 19 S. Main St. • Mutiny Is Brewing, 600 N. Main St. • Outlaw Restaurant & Saloon, 108 N. Main St. • Redhorse Coffee Traders, 306 N. Main St. LA GRANDE • Bear Mountain Pizza Co., 2104 Island Ave. • Benchwarmer's Pub and Grill, 210 Depot St. • Bud Jackson's Sportsman's 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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The 1960s were atim eofpolitical movements, hippies testing the boundaries of society, counterculture and psychedelic sound. Something different, however, was stirring in La Grande. Sure, there was experimentation going on. But this group of Eastern Oregon College students was dabbling in bluegrass. Now,50 years later, the gmup, known as'The EOscenes", will get back together. Two 50threunion performances ate planned, one Thursday and one Fridayat the Pendleton Center for theArts,214N. Main Stn Pendleton. Doors open at 6:30p.mn and the show begins at7 p.m. Tickets ate$12. Reserveyours by calling541-278-9201. The fmnt man for the popular Cabbage Hill bluegrass band, Ron Emmons, pmvided the spark He is b~ cla s smates Hugh McGellan, Duane Boyer and Hal Spence back for Roundup week. The gmup will be joined byAlan Feves on bass and National Oldtime Fiddle ChampionDan Emerton fi ddle. ''When we got together for the irsttime afterover40years,itwas f like we'd been apart a week," said Boyer.'We know the same songs, and we remembered the parts we'd sung and played on them." A half century ago it was serendipitous when Emmons and Boyer met at a school picnic during fieshmen orientation week at EOC. "I was scheduled to play,"Boyer said."He saw the banjo and said, You

playbluegrass.Mydad and I play."' "Accompany me," I said. ''We'vebeen playing together off

When: Thursday and Friday. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Where: Pendleton Center for theArts,214 N. Main St., Pendleton and on ever since," Boyer said. Spence and McGellan were added to the fiiendship fold through their involvementin the Eastern Oregon College Ambassadors. Eachofthe menhas performed over the pastfive decades with awide Duane Boyer photo rangeofgmups and ensembles. The EOscenes are Hugh McClellan, back row left, Duane Boyer, The name EOscenes has back row middle, Ron Emmons, seated left, and Hal Spence, interesting roots. It's a play on the seated right. college's monogram, EOC, and the Eocene epoch, a period on the geological tim escalethatoccurred 55 million-34 million years ago. "The name is significant because maybe we're all a bunch of old dinosaurs who went to EOC together," Boyer said, laughing. Today, the band members are scattered throughout Oregon. Boyer, T o all of o u r s p o nsors, fri e n d s, of Haines, plays banjo and guitar, vendors and v olunteers! and sings lead, tenor and baritone. CJ'S COUNTRY STORE SUBWAY He taught banjo and guitar at EOC COMMERCIAL TIRE AVISTA and helped bring national bluegrass acts to the area. OTEC WILSON CATTLE COMPANY Emmons, of Hermiston, has THUNDERSTICKS FIREARMS RECORD COURIER played mandolin and sung lead Betty's Books North Powder Motel tenor and baritone with the Blue Legacy Ford Lincoln The Little Bagel Shop Mountain Crested Wheatgrass A & A RV and Storage Sears Boys, the Muddy Bottom Boys, Oregon Trail Seeds Burger Bob's Blue Heat and The Thatchmasters, North Powder Cafe' Blue Mountain Outfitters as well as Cabbage Hill. Rich's Portable Cabins Kicks Sportwear McClellan, of Oregon City, plays Parker Cabin & VP Ranch Oregon Trail Water rhythm guitar, harmonica and has Bev's Upholstery Peterson's Gallery a low,lonesome bassvoice.He's Jeff Grende Heating & Air & Chocolatier also fmnted a country-swing band Moe's Country Cabinets Cornerstone Baptist and sangin a gospel quartet. Spence, of Dallasin theWillamette Mountain Works Sharon Stanford Valley, played guitar and sang tenor Ryder Brothers Wiskoff Specialties for 27years withbluegnss bandThe North Powder Library NP Rural Fire Department Sawtooth Mountain Boys. .

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a< l~i>i I 'Metal Gear': A legend worth waiting for By Joe Juba

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"Metal Gear" is a member of video gaming's old guard. It has been consistently popular since its inception in the '80s, which is a rare distinction it shares with revered names like "Mario" and "Zelda." Unlike its peers, "Metal Gear" has been telling a continuous story the whole time — a major strength and a strange weakness all at once. Invested fans adore the seriesforitsnarrative just as much as its tactical espionage action, but the sprawling story makes it intimidating for newcomers."Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain" is different; it puts the saga of Big Boss and his sons in the background, emphasizing dynamic gameplay and aplayer-directed approach to progression. The story is still important, but it isn't the driving force in this installment. As Big Boss, you build an army and work against a villain named Skull Face iintroduced

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Platform:PS4 ~ Xbox One ~ PS3 ( Xbox 360 ( PC Style: 1-Player Action (2-Player Online) Publisher:Konami Developer:Kojima Productions Release:Sept. 1, 2015 Rating: M The Bottom Line:9.25/10 Concept: Bring "Metal Gear's" signature stealth into an open world focused on individual missions Graphics:The visuals look great and run smoothly, with some occasional texture popin when your focus changes Sound:Kiefer Sutherland does a good job, but speaks so rarely that the change from David Hayter in the lead role feels more like a PR stunt than a new direction for the character Playability:Some of the contextual commands can be finicky, but the basic stealth and combatmechanics are rock solid Entertainment: Many missions feel like puzzles, forcing you to use your available resources to find one of many ways to complete your objective. Applying your rewards to building, expanding and improving your base is an irresistible joy Replay Value:High I love about"Metal Gear," but I enjoyedfi nding outhow each one contributes in diferent situations through benefits like Intel support and extra firepower.

Apps of the week Our favorite Android, iOS, and Windows phone apps of the week

Android HOPPER Hopper has been available on iOS for a while now, but only recently graced the Play Store with its presence. If you're familiar with Google Flights, the idea behind this app won't seem new to you, but rest assured, Hopper isn't just a flight cost prediction app. Hopper lets you identify the week you want to fly and keep tabs on prices as they change, but rather than only setting that type of alert through one airlines' rewards program, you can have it set for all the airlines and purchase your ticket using the app.(Free)

iOS HYPER Hyper for the iPad is basically a video magazine. Each day about12 videos are hand picked by people who are video experts to be included in the day's "edition." Those picked range from 1 minute to as long as 20 minutes and tend to cover anything from tech to global issues.(Free)

Windows Phone GOOGLETRANSLATE BETA The app translates 90 different languages total —26 of those languages (when written) can be scanned and translated through your phone's camera. The app also supports language packs for traveling abroad.(Free) Source: Gizmodo.com

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Alpenfest schedule highlights, ticket info Alpine Art, Antique and Craft Fair Friday through Sunday at the Edelweiss Inn is free. Thursday Accordions at Alpenfest atTerminal Gravity. All performances $15, kids $7. Meal $12. Alpenfest Breakfasts $8, kids $6. THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 Enterprise • 4 p.m.: Main Street procession from Depot Street to opening ceremony at the county courthouse gazebo. • 5:30 p.m.: Ceremonial tapping of the first keg of Alpenfest Ale and Accordions at Alpenfest atTerminal Gravity Brewery ($5 suggested donation) FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 Edelweiss Inn, Wallowa Lake • 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.: Learn to polka with Randy and Ashley Thull • 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.: Performance: polka music / folk dancers / yodeling / alphorns Joseph • Noon-5 p.m.:Accordions atAlpenfest at the Joseph Visitor Center • 5 p.m.:Wallowa Alpenrace pre-race meeting atWinding Waters Boathouse SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 Edelweiss Inn, Wallowa Lake • 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Alpine Breakfast • 9 a.m.: Wallowa Alpenrace starts at north end ofWallowa Lake For a complete schedule, visit www.oregonalpenfest.com

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four-day festival A lively weekend of polka music and dancing will be enjoyed Sept. 24 through Sept. 27 at the 2015 Oregon Alpenfest held at Wallowa Lake. The 37th annual fun-filled celebration of Swiss and Bavarian culture, cuisine and liquid refreshment will take place at the historic Edelweiss Inn, nestled within the towering Wallowa Mountains, known as Oregon's Little Switzerland. The only festival of its kind in Oregon, Alpenfest will headline Salzburger Echo, an internationally known band from Utah with the unusual specialty of Swiss alphorn playing. "Although the band usually performs elsewhere onAlpenfest weekend, the musicians decided to give Wallowa County a try this year," says Alpenmeister ChuckAnderson. The band brings the Alps to audiences, playing old world and contemporary folk music from the alpine regions of Switzerland,Germany and Austria.The band entertains with the 12-foot alphorns, Swiss cowbells and harmony yodeling as well as more traditional instruments. Developed in the 19th century, the happy music of polka draws Alpine folk dancers into a party ofhigh energy, where toe-tapping, clappingand smilesareadded from the onlookers. Popular Alpenfest entertainers, the Tirolean Dancers of Oregon, will bring their energetic style typical of southern Germany and adjoining countries. They hail fiom all over Oregon and Washington and areregulars atOktoberfests throughout the Pacific Northwest. Professional polka dancers Ran-

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dy and Ashley Thull of Wisconsin will return and before each perform ance, givefree polka lessons. Swiss yodeling, solo Alphorn music, accordionists, and the Alpine Art, Antique and Craft Fair will round out the weekend's activities. Arthur Brogli, who hails from Lodi, California, will return to this year's Alpenfest. His cheery rendition of Swiss yodeling, accompanied with his accordion, was a crowd pleaser last year. Lostine resident Bruce Coutant crafts alphorns as one of very few alphorn builders outside Europe and will give a solo performance.

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Alphorn music, swiss yodeling, accordions and much more Swiss and Bavarian culture will be highlighted during Alpenfest. Families interested in exploring their Swiss-Bavarian roots will enjoy the colorful costumes and customs on display at Alpenfest. Enterprise, Joseph and Wallowa Lake are the venues where the delightfui entertainment maybe found. Bratwurst, the official sausage of

Alpenfest, andAlpenfest Sauerkraut will be provided by JosephTrading Post. Te~ G r a vity Brewerywill supplyAlpenfestAle, the endorsed brew for the weekend. Details and ticket information are available at www.oregonalpenfest.com.

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additional information please call 541-523-1852. Space is limited and pre-registration is required; http:// trailtenders.org/events/dutch oven • Baker City Farmers Market:; cooking; National Historic Oregon 3:30 p.m.; fairgrounds, 2600 EastSt., Trail Interpretive Center, 22267 Baker City Oregon Hwy. 86, Baker City • PendletonRound-Up: Pendleton • Happy Canyon:Oregon's Official • Step Back in Time:History tour at Round-Up week features daily rodeo Outdoor Pageant BrWild West Show, the Geiser Grand Hotel,1996 Main events held on the grass arena at Pendleton, http://traveloregon.com/ St.; 3:30-4:30 p.m.; $2; RSVPby the"World Famous" Pendleton see-do/events/cultural-heritage/ calling 541-523-1889. Round-Up Stadium. Pendleton, happy-canyon/ • Great Salt Lick Art Auction:This www.pendletonroundup.com • Step Back in Time:History tour at celebration of bovine art is a one the Geiser Grand Hotel,1996 Main of a kind art auction. Funds raised from the auction are donated to St.; 3:30-4:30 p.m.; $2;RSVPby calling 541-523-1889. the Parkinson's Center of Oregon • iCRAFT:Free craft projects for at the Oregon Health and Sciences • Bingo:Public is welcome. All games tweens Brteens ages11 Brolder; University; social hour at 6 p.m., are cash only. Some refreshments 4 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 auction at 7 p.m.; Crossroads will be available for purchase; Fourth St., La Grande Carnegie Art Center, 2020Auburn • "Little Shop of Horrors": 6:30 p.m.; La GrandeAmerican Ave., Baker City. Legion Post 43, 301Fir St., Comedic, bee-boppin'science • Happy Canyon:Oregon's Official fiction musical; 7:30 p.m.; $9- $18; La Grande Outdoor Pageant BrWildWest Show, Group rates and season tickets Pendleton, http://traveloregon.com/ • Country Swing Dance:Dance instruction available. Student available,541-663-6324; Elgin Opera see-do/events/cultural-heritage/ happy-canyon/ discount with ID. 7:30 p.m. $3 House, Elgin • Live music by KeithTaylor:Music • Joseph Farmers Market:10 a.m.; before 8 p.m.; $5 after 8 p.m.; Maridell Center, 1124Washington by ragtime pianist KeithTaylor; JosephAvenue and MainStreet, Ave., La Grande, 541-963-2023 5 p.m.; Veterans Center, 1901Main Joseph • LEGO Play:Come hang out in • Courthouse Concert Series: St., Baker City John Lilly, country roots and • Baker Community Concert: the story circle every Saturday Americana songwriter from Featuring jazz pianist Ronnie Kole; at the library and create lego West Virginia, performs; 7 p.m.; Season membershipsare masterpieces. Legos provided for available — $60adults, $25 for full5:30 p.m.; courthouse square kids, or they are welcome to bring their own; 9 a.m.; Cook Memorial gazebo, Enterprise time student, or $150 for a family • Dance Lessons:Never Miss a Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande (parents and all children younger than18); tickets are also sold at the • "Little Shop of Horrors": Chance to Dance meetsThursdays to learn the ChaCha, East Coast door for each concert, $25 adults Comedic, bee-boppin'science fiction musical; 2:30 p.m. and Swing, 10 step,Waltz and more. and $15 students; Baker High 7:30 p.m.; $9-18; Group rates and Lessons are the first hour, followed School, 2500 ESt., Baker City by review and practice; 6:30 p.m.; season tickets available, 541-663VFW Hall, 2005Valley Ave., 6324; Elgin Opera House, Elgin Baker City • Ring Praise Music Ministry: • Enterprise Farmers' Market: 7 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, • Music at the Market:Whisky Located on the Courthouse Lawn, 1308WashingtonAve.,LaGrande 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Barrel Rocker performs; 9 a.m.; Max • Happy Canyon:Oregon's Official Square, Fourth Street and Adams Avenue,La Grande Outdoor Pageant BrWild West Show, Pendleton, http://traveloregon.com/ • Dutch Oven Cooking Class: see-do/events/cultural-heritage/ Learn how to select, prepare and • Ring Praise Music Ministry: happy-canyon/ care for cookware, convert historic 10:30 a.m.; First Presbyterian • Live music:Brent Smith Br Friends Church,1995 Fourth St., Baker City recipes, determine cooktimes, how perform; 8 p.m.;Ten Depot Street, to control fire temperatures and La Grande adjust for weather and altitude • Live Music by Fine Tunes:11a.m.; conditions. Cook and eat at the Union County Senior Center, 1504 outdoor Wagon Encampment; N. Albany St., La Grande 10 a.m.-noon; $10; to register or for • Coalition of Union County

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SEPT.24 lUU • Country Swing Dance:Dance instruction available. Student discount with ID. 7:30 p.m.; $3 before 8 p.m.; $5 after 8 p.m.; Maridell Center, 1124Washington Ave., La Grande, 541-963-2023 • Dance Lessons:Never Miss a Chance to Dance meetsThursdays to learn the ChaCha, East Coast Swing, 10 step,Waltz and more. Lessons are the first hour, followed by review and practice; 6:30 p.m.; VFW Hall, 2005Valley Ave., Baker City • Thursday Art Night:An art-related documentary is presented on the lastThursday of each month; live storytelling starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by the film at 7 p.m.; $6

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SAlsu'T 2s • End-of-the-Month Community Dance:Featuring live music byThe BlueMountaineers, a finger food potluck, door prizes and occasionally George Neer's homemade ice cream.; 6:30 p.m.; Union County Senior Center,1504 N. Albany St., La Grande • Gold Rush Bandits Train Robberies:The Gold Rush Bandits are a historic shooting group that employs period firearms and costumes for their horseback mounted robberies; McEwen Depot at10 a.m. and1:15 p.m., and from Sumpter at noon; $1750 adults, $15 seniors and military; $11 ages 6-16;$50family; McEwen Depot and Museum,12259 Huckleberry Loop, Baker City, www. sumptervalleyrailroad.com/specialevents.html • Joseph Farmers Market:10 a.m.; JosephAvenue and MainStreet, 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 • "Little Shop of Horrors": Comedic, bee-boppin'science fiction musical; 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; $9 to $18. Group rates and season tickets available, 541-6636324; Elgin Opera House

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BlueMountaineers play each weekthis month LA GRANDE — The BlueMountaineers will play trom 1 1 a.m. to noon each Tuesday and Wednesday of September at the Union County Senior Center, 1504 Albany St., La Grande.

Fiddle shows set for Haines, Elgin BAKER CITY — The Blue s Mountain Old Time Fiddlers will have two fiddle shows this week. The first show is at 6 p.m. Friday at the Haines Elkhorn Grange Hall. The second show, the association's last of the season, is at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Rockwall Grange Hall in Elgin. Food will be served at 5 p.m. Admission to either show is $5 per person, $4 for those who show a current Blue Mountain Old Time Fiddlers Association memCourtesy photo bershipcard,and freefor those 12 John Lilly, a country roots and Americana songwriter from WestVirginia, performs Thursday for and younger. the Courthouse Concert Series. The music runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the courthouse square gazebo, in conjunction with the farmers market, which opens at 4 p.m. Admission is free. I

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LA GRANDE — Brent Smith & Friends perform Thursday and K.C. Kunkle performs Tuesday at Ten Depot Street in La Grande. The music runs trom 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is free.

Country roots singer performs Thursday ENTERPRISE — John Lilly, a country roots and Americana songwriter trom West Virginia, performs Thursday for the Courthouse Concert Series. The music runs trom 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the courthouse square gazebo, in conjunction with the farmers market, which opens at 4 p.m. Admission is tree.

Whisky rocker plays forMusic atthe Market LA GRANDE — Whisky Barrel Rocker is set to play Saturday for Music at the Market. The music runs trom 9 a.m. to noon at Max

Square in conjunction with the La Grande Farmers' Market. Admission is tree.

International day of peace set for Sunday JOSEPH — Wallowa County's third annual International Day of Peacecelebration issetfor3 p.m . Sunday at theJosephy Center for Arts and Culture in Joseph. The theme, "Education's Power forPeace,"willbeaddressed by very short videos and talks by Wallowa County residents who have experienced education projects in third-world and developing countries and locally. Small discussion groups will explore learning that applies to world and local understanding and harmony. Art activities for children, youth and adults will explore visual representations of thoughts and feelingsthat participants gather trom the experience. Following a potluck dinner,

"Music for Peace" will be enjoyed under the leadership of Bob Webb. Please bring a potluck dish to share, and international dish if you can. Admission is free, with some of the costs sponsored by Bank of EasternOregon, Community Bank, Umpqua Bank and the Rotary Club of Wallowa County. Donations are welcome at the event.

musicians will play at Baker City's First Presbyterian Church, 1995 Fourth St. Admission is free. The musicians of Ring Praise

Sexton, Goss perform at OK Theater Sept. 24 ENTERPRISE — Martin Sexton performs in concert, with Brady Goss opening, at the OK Theater in Enterprise. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Sept. 24. Tickets, $25, are available at www.ticketswest.com. This is part of Sexton's Inland Northwest Fall Tour. The Kitchen Table Records and Atlantic singersongwriter plays rock, blue-eyed soul, folk and Americana. For more, see martinsexton.com. — Go! staff

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Ring Praise Ministry plans three performances LA GRANDE — Ring Praise Music Ministry will give three concerts across Eastern Oregon this week. The first is at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Lostine Presbyterian Church, 134 Highway 82, Lostine. The next performance is at 7 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in La Grande, 1308 Washington Ave. Then, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday the

are Phyllis Tincher on handbells and Sean Rogers on keyboard. According to the website, the mission of Ring Praise is to "tell the saving story of Jesus Christ through music, scripture and hymn history." Beginning in the spring of 2004, they have taken their ministry on the road to small churches in Eastern Oregon, the Boise area and Eastern Idaho with the financial assistance of mission grants &om those presbyteriesand offerings at concerts. For more information, visit www.ringpraiseministry org.

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Cycle O~on provides more than scenic rides In addition to an annual ride, Cycle Oregon also puts money into communities its rides travel through. The Cycle Oregon Fund, developed through Cycle Oregon event proceeds since 1996, supports communities directly, providing annual grants to preserve special places in Oregon, promote bicycle safety and tourism and support community projects. Since the fund's inception, Cycle Oregon has invested a total of $1.6 million throughout the state with more than $350,000 in the communities along this year's route. Projects range from $1,500 for bicycle racks in the downtown Baker City area to $50,000 for improvements to the Halfway Fairgrounds. "Most people are aware that we put on the best bike ride in the country. But our organization's purpose is actually twofold," said Cycle Oregon's Executive Director Alison Graves. "We exist to showcase Oregon's lesserknown areas. And second, we work to create economic opportunities, such as our efforts to establish the Scenic Bikeways Program, which was recently recognized for generating $12 million in 2014 and enabling 150 jobs. "We want to expose people to the special places around the state and give people the tools and the reasons to come back again. And we want to do our part to support these communities, which are the heart and soul of Oregon."

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With La Grande's population set to swell by more than 2,500 people Friday, the community has come together to make the night one to remember. The 2015 Cycle Oregon ride begins and ends in Baker City, but riders will spend their last night of the ride at La Grande's Pioneer Park. Atter traversing thmugh Farewell Bend, Cambridge, Idaho, Halfway and Wallowa Lake State Phrk, cyclists ate expected to begin arriving in La Grande about noon Friday, said Kristen Dollarhide, Union County Chamber of Commerce director. A night oflive music at Pioneer Park and downtown awaits both cyclists and community members. Brent Wydrinkski is set to open the live music at the park at 3:30 p.m. Blue Plate Special along with Youth Fiddlers will go on at 4:30 p.m., and Ian Madin takes the stage at 6:40 p.m. uKaraoke From Hell," a Cycle Oregon favorite, Dollarhide said, takes place fiom 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Karaoke From Hell takes the singerout ofthetypical,prerecorded version of karaoke and instead pairs the singer with a live six-piece band. Those at the park will also find a beer garden. "Bring your ID," Dollarhide said. Just down Adams Avenue in downtown La Grande, festivities will also be found. At oThe Lot" next to Benchwarmers on Depot Street, visitors can hear Whisky Barrel Rocker from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

When: Live music starts at 3:30 p.m. and runs through the evening Where:Stages will be set up at"The Lot" next to Benchwarmers and at Pioneer Park in La Grande Dollarhide said Northeast Oregon Transit will provide shuttles for cyclists to and from Pioneer Park. Loveland Funeral Chapel will also host safe rides. Dollarhide said the chamber is working with La Grande Main Street Downtown to create flyers

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BAKER CITY — Jazz pianist Ronnie Kole will start off the 20152016 season of the Baker Community Concerts Association. The performance is at 7 p.m. Friday at Baker High School, 2500 E St., Baker City. The New Orleans-based musician spends much ofhis time touring in Europe and Asia. He has played for six U.S. presidents, Pope John Paul II, appeared in Carnegie Hall and regularly plays at the Jazz and Heritage Festival and French Quarter Festival in New Orleans. In addition to his music, he is involved in manycharitable and civic organizations, induding the Iouisi-

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Ronnie Kole will bring the smooth sound of jazz to Baker City in a Baker Community Concert on Friday. and all childrenyounger than 181. Tickets arealso sold atthedoor for each concert, and cost $25 adults and $15 students. Monica Bailey, president of the association, said it takes many helpers to bring these concerts to Baker City. '%e are totally a volunteer organization," she said. Recently she discovered that the community might have a different ideaofwhatbeing a"member" entails when a woman said she'd like to join, but she can't sing or dance. Bailey's response was this You don't have to — just come listen to the music." The concert association contracts with Live On Stage to bring the performances to Baker City. '%e have musicians that are phenomenal," she said. To help spread the love of music, theassociation givesthreestudent tickets and three adult tickets to m usic teachers atthelocalschools, enabling youth to attend for free. 'So kids in the communitycan be intruduced to different gemes of music," Bailey said.'%e'd reallylike younger kids to become members."

Baker Community Concerts is a nonprofit organization and relies on grants each year fiom charitable foundations. 'They've made it so we can continue," Bailey said.'%ithout the generosit y ofthoseorganizations, we wouldn't exist." Most concerts cost more than $4,000 — and that doesn't count advertising, programs, tuning the piano, royaltiesand postage. Bailey said donations are always welcome to support the concerts, and volunteers can help hand out programs,greetpeople,rentcushions and staff the CD table.

Concerts Here is the schedule for the rest of the 2015-2016 season: • David Myles — Oct. 8 • Robert Trentham — Nov. 12 irescheduled fiom 2014-15 season) • Chris Jacome — March 17, 2016 • ScottKritzer— April16,2016 •Thomas PandolfiM—ay 19, 2016 For more information, visit www. bakercommunityconcerts.com or call Bailey at 541-523-4600.

BAKER CITY • Barley Brown's Brewpub, 2190 Main St. • Corner Brick Bar and Grill, 840 Main St. • Earth tlt Vine, 2001 Washington Ave. • Geiser Grand Hotel,1996 Main St. • Paizano's Pizza, 2940 10th St. ENTERPRISE • Lear's Main Street Pub tlt Grill, 111 W. Main St. • O.K. Theatre, 208W. Main St. • Terminal Gravity, 803 SE School St. JOSEPH • Josephy Center for Arts tlt Culture, 403 N. Main St. • The Local Loaf, 19 S. Main St. • Mutiny Is Brewing, 600 N. Main St. • Outlaw Restaurant tlt Saloon, 108 N. Main St. • Redhorse Coffee Traders, 306 N. Main St. LA GRANDE • Bear Mountain Pizza Co., 2104 Island Ave. • Benchwarmer's Pub and Grill, 210 Depot St. • Bud Jackson's Sportsman's Bar and Grill, 2209Adams Ave. • Jefferson Street Depot, 1118 Jefferson St. • Joe Beans, 1009Adams Ave. • Short Stop Xtreme, 1709 Gekeler Lane • Ten Depot, 10 Depot St. UNION • LG Brewskis, 267 S. Main St.

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Northeast Oregon eats WHERE I ATE:The Corner Brick, 1840 Main St, Baker City WHAT I ORDERED:Sizzlin' Salad THE VERDICT:Last week when I was in Baker City, a colleague and I decided to grab a quick lunch out. We decidedThe Corner Brick would be perfect. It was within walking distance from the Baker City Herald's office and it offered us the opportunity to sit outside and enjoy the nice breeze and discuss our plans for the upcoming week. I asked our waitress what her favorite thing on the menu was. Her response was quick and to the point. "The Sizzlin' Salad," she replied. Fresh cut Romaine lettuce topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and pasta salad, finished off with sauteed bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, cheddar cheese and choice of sauteed beef, chicken or shrimp. I decided this was just what I was looking for, with beef, please. This salad was crisp, refreshing and the portion was the perfect amount to refuel in a hurry. — Carolyn Thompson, regional circulation director

any people have their own opinion of what constitutes a"good" beer as well as what they believeto be"good"food.Even the non-beer drinkers can enjoy a nice beer with the right kind of food. Considering there seems to be as many craft beers out there as stars in the sky, there could quite possibly be a beer for everyone. And this could be your starting point. Lighter colored beers like amber or palelagersand pilsners, pair nicely with salads, barbecue chicken or pork, and light seafood like cod or halibut. They also go well with fiied foods, popcorn, nachos, or chips and salsa. Similarly, one of ourmost popular types of beers served at Lefty's Taphouse iwith nearly 30 beers on tapl is the India Pale Ale iIPA1, which pairs nicely with the foods mentioned above as well as with Mexican dishes, oily fish, rich meats and

JULIE STOUT info@leftystaphouse.com @LeftysTaphouse burgers. Fruity beers like hefeweizen and wheat beers go well with frtntdishes,salads,hearty breads and grains, rich seafood and beef brisket. Moving to a more reddish tint

ofbeerwe have the amber ales and reds. These are fabulous with vegetablesthat arecaramelized and foods that are prepared and served with a red sauce. These are also great with barbecue pork like Lefty's pulled pork sandwiches. Next we have brown ales, which are typically tasty in the fall and go well with many root vegetables and foods cooked in a peanut sauce. If you are planning one last barbecue outside, you might think about grilling up some juicy chicken breasts and serve it with your favorite brown ale. Now for the dark beers — the portersand stouts.The porterclassified beers go well with many of our favorites of this area like

steak, burger and barbecue meats. Along with stuffed mushrooms, sharp cheddar cheese and smoked foods. You will also enjoy porters with pumpkin pie and dark chocolate. Stouts usually pair well with hearty soups and stews, pot pies, and all the comfort food we enjoy in the winter months of Eastern Oregon. Creamy stouts, on the other hand, can satisfy your sweet tooth. These are fabulous with rich saucesand desserts.M yfavorite way to enjoy either of these beers isservingitoverice cream for a beer float. Generally speaking, light beers tend to compliment lighter dishes while heavier beers tend to compliment heavier dishes.

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MAZE RUNNER: SCORCH TRIALS 131 minutes( PG-13 ( Action Playing at Granada 3Theatre, Eltrym Theater Transported to a remote fortified outpost, Thomas and his fellow teenage Gladers find themselves in trouble after uncovering a diabolical plot from the mysterious and powerful organization WCKD. With help from a new ally, the Gladers stage a daring escape into the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with dangerous obstacles and crawling with the virus-infected Cranks. The Gladers only hope may be to find the Right Hand, a group of resistance fighters who can help them battle WCKD.

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Since she was a little girl, it's been drilled into Amy's (Amy Schumer's) head by her rascal of a dad that monogamy isn't realistic. Now a magazine writer, Amy lives by that credo but in actuality, she's kind of in a rut.

Frank Martin is living a less perilous lifestyle, or so he thinks, transporting classified packages for questionable people. Things get complicated when Anna and her three accomplices orchestrate a bank heist and the kidnapping of Frank's father. It's all part of a grand plan to take down the human trafficker who victimized her years earlier. Now a pawn inhervengefulscheme, the former special-operations mercenary must use his covert skills to playAnna's dangerous game.

MAX Run time ~ Rating ~Genre Playing at Granada 3Theatre After U.S. Marine KyleWincott is killed in Afghanistan, Max, his highly trained service dog, is too traumatized to remain in service. Back in the U.S., Kyle's family adopts the dog, but teenage brother Justin (Josh Wiggins) has problems of his own and doesn't want the animal. However, Max may be Justin's only chance to learn what really happened to his brother.

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In the high-stakes pursuit of big-wall climbing, the Shark's Fin on Mount Meru may be the ultimate prize. Sitting 21,000 feet above the sacred Ganges River in Northern India, the mountain's perversely stacked obstacles make it both a nightmare and an irresistible calling for some of the world's toughest climbers.

STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON 147 minutes ~ RBi ~ography Playing at Granada 3Theatre (Wednesday andThursday only) In 1988, a groundbreaking new group revolutionizes music and pop culture, changing and influencing hip-hop forever. N.W.A's first studio album, "Straight Outta Compton," stirs controversy with its brutally honest depiction of life in Southern Los Angeles. With guidance from veteran manager Jerry Heller, band members Ice Cube (O'Shea Jackson Jr.), Dr. Dre (Corey Hawkins), Eazy-E, DJYella and MC Ren navigate their way through the industry, acquiring fame, fortune and a place in history.

O. At the box oNce Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Rentrak. Where available, the latest international numbers for Friday through Sunday are also included. 1".The Perfect Guy,"$26.7million. 2."The Visit," $25.7 million ($3.8 million international). 3."War Room," $74 million ($300,000 internationaI). 4."A Walk in the Woods," $4.7 million ($300,000 international). 5."Mission: ImpossibleRogue Nation," $4.2 million ($91.3 million international). 6."Straight Outta Compton," $4.1 million ($4.3 million international). 7."No Escape," $2.9 million ($1.5 million international). 8."Transporter Refueled," $2.7 million ($5.2 million international). 9."90Minutes in Heaven," $2.2 million. 10."UnGallo con Muchos Huevos," $1.9 million. Source: TheAssooated Press

Redbox's Top 10 DVD rentals The Top 10 DVD rentals at Redbox kiosks for the week of Aug. 31: 1. Home — Fox 2. Aloha — Sony 3. Hot Pursuit — Warner 4. True Story (2015) — Fox 5. Get Hard — Warner 6. Lila 8(Eve — Phase 4Films 7.The Longest Ride — Fox 8. The Divergent Series: Insurgent — Summit 9. Good Kill — Paramount 10. DTrain — Paramount Source: Tnttune News Sennce

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