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A few years into fantasy football, I'm ready for another go-round. This year I upped the ante by joining a second league. I won my other league last year, proudly, as the only woman in the league, very muchala Jenny MacArther in FX's "The League." So far, so good. I am 1-1 in my ESPN league, made up ofcollege fiiends who are now spread

across the country. In my new league, in which I actually only know three other players, I'm 2-0. I'm from Texas and football has always been a big part of my life, so it only seemed natural to start playing fantasy. Thankfully, I can not only hang with the boys, but I can beat them, too. I grew up watching my accountant mom play fantasy football on printed out spreadsheets. Those days are gone. Everything, from thedraftto trades and scoring,is

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app. I've used the ESPN app (for iPhone) for several years with very few issues. This year, my second league is through NFL, whose app has had some hiccups. Fantasy football is fun and easy to take care of even in busy weeks. Just log in before Thursday night, check the in-app roster projections and tinker away. — Kelly Ducote, Observer assistant managing editor

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On the cover W eek of Welcome, begin held this week, helps students launch their Eastern experience on a positive trajectory. (EOU photo)

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

Don Gray

Much of Don Gray's work straddles the line between realist and abstract.

This week Go! interviews artist Don Gray. Go!3Although you live in Vancouver, Washington, now, you have a long connection with Northeast Oregon? Gray: Yes. I was born in 1948 and raised in La Grande. I lived in Union for many years, then Flagstaff, Arizona (1994-1999), Murrieta, California (1999-2007),

back to Union (2007-2013) and Vancouver (2013-present). Go!: When did you get your start in art? Gray: I drew obsessively as a small child. I had the good fortune to gain something of a reputation for this through my school years, where I was kind of consideredthe"classartist"(one oftheadvantages oflivingin a small town). This helped me identify as an artist from early on. I graduated from what was then Eastern Oregon College in 1970, with an art ed degree, taught high school art for one year, in

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Rainier, then scurried back to EasternOregon and began painting full time. I was 23. Go!: What kind ofwork doyou do? Gray:From realistto abstract. Much of my work straddles the line, containing elements ofboth. Oftenlandscape related,sometimes figurative. Go!: How hasyour work evolved over the years? Gray:I've moved from a controlled type of realism to a much looser style. I begin painting

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without an end goal in mind, and the painting develops intuitively. I liken it to a random walk in the woods. Go!: What is your biggest inspiration? Gray: This big, remarkable, incredible world, both natural and man-made. Go!: What's up next? Gray: My show at Above and Below Artist's Studio, here in Vancouver, will be up through September.

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Surrender' (Concord) Lizz Wright effortlessly straddles genres, with soul, folk, jazz and gospel prominent in the mix — even though she has a penchant for covers of rock songs by the likes of Neil Young and Led Zeppelin. Her albums often stress one style within the seductivemelange: 2003's "Salt" and 2005's "Dreaming Wide Wright A w a ke" identified as jazz; her previous album, 2010's "Fellowship," was fullofgospelstandards. Produced by Larry Klein, who has done similar work with Joni Mitchell, Madeleine Peyroux, and Tracy Chapman, the new "Freedom & Surrender" is Wright's most soulful record. It's a warm, thoughtful, slowburning set featuring originals such as the amorous"RightWhere You Are" (a duet with Gregory Porter) and the funky"Freedom." And hercovers stillim press. She turns Nick Drake's "River Man" and the Bee Gees"To Love Somebody" into restrained, sexy, slow jams. — Times News Service

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Brady Goss is a big fan of Martin Sexton. And Thursday, the Wallowa native who now lives in Oregon City, gets a chance to share the stage with his hero. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the OK Theatre in Enterprise. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 and available at www. ticketswest.com or at Wallowa Food City or the Dollar Stretcher at Enterprise. "My top three are Jerry Lee Lewis, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Martin Sexton," said Goss, an amazing musician in his own right."He's not like those guys, but they are all masters of their craft." Sexton is in the middle of an Inland Northwest Fall Tour. He has recently played shows in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Missoula, Montana, and Pullman, Washington, and plays

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Walla Walla, Washington. "Martin showed up in something like an Econoline van pulling a trailer with just a guitar and somelight gear,"Gossrecalls. "I helped him pack some stuff in. He started sound checking in the ballroom at the Marcus Whitman Hotel. He had my attention at soundcheck. I've been talking him up ever since." That show was sold out, and Goss hopes the Enterprise show follows suit. "I want people to see this guy," Goss said."By far he's the most talented musician at his own craft that I've seen." 'Turn it Loose" and "A Tribute Courtesy photo Martin Sexton will perform in concertThursday at the OKTheatre to Cornerstones" are Goss's most in Enterprise, following Wallowa's own Brady Goss. recent recordings. He's now working on a new project with original shows in Spokane, Washington, tape ofthe Open Road."Sexton recordingsthat should bereleased and Vancouver, B.C., Canada, this has released six studio albums next spring. weekend. and one live album. Sexton's Sexton's studio albums are the The Kitchen Table Records and influences include jazz, blues, rock, tamale with all the trimmings, inAtlantic singer-songwriter plays cluding horns, piano, bass, drums soul, gospel,doo-wop and traditional country. and back-up singers. On stage, rock, blue-eyed soul, folk and Americana. Goss, 26,a keyboard specialist, with just himself and his guitar, Sexton, originally from New has been playing music full time he is known to follow in the footsince age 18. steps ofhis folk-country and Delta York, has a wide vocal range and 'This is probably the busiestyear blues singers heroes by using his is a master improviser. He often I'veeverhad,"Gosssaid."Iwas feet, the palm ofhis left hand and plays fingerstyle guitar, a long ways from his first guitar, a Sears touring Arizona in the spring and his voice, to simulate drums and & Roebuck model acquired at age came back up here for fair season. bass. These accent his vocals and I've probably done a couple hundred guitar chords. Often, Sexton runs 14, and has worked with John Mayer and Peter Frampton and days on the road at least, sometimes his vocals through a guitar proceshad his music featured on several with multiple shows." sor isimilar to Framptonl and TV shows. Goss remembers attending a adds his own unique jazz trumpetHis most recent album is "Mixshow Sexton was giving in 2009 in like singing style.

Live music venues Want to hear live music in Northeast Oregon? Here's a list of where to catch your favorite musical act. BAKER CITY • Barley Brown's Brewpub, 2190 Main St. • Corner Brick Bar and Grill, 840 Main St. • Earth tlr Vine, 2001 Washington Ave. • Geiser Grand Hotel,1996 Main St. • Paizano's Pizza, 2940 10th St. ENTERPRISE • Lear's Main Street Pub tlr Grill, 111 W. Main St. • O.K. Theatre, 208W. Main St. • Terminal Gravity, 803 S.E. School St. JOSEPH • Josephy Center for Arts tlr Culture, 403 N. Main St. • The Local Loaf, 19 S. Main St. • Mutiny Is Brewing, 600 N. Main St. • Outlaw Restaurant tlr 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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O. 1940s-style party to suppert the arts 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 8I 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.

Local artwork set to be sold at annual art center gala auction BAKER CITY — Sue Orlaske moves a hand over the rainbow of pastels in her box, picking the perfect shade ofbrown. With careful strokes, she highlights the scene on her canvas, bringing to life a chalk wildfire inspired by this summer's fires across Eastern Oregon. Her piece, titled 'Wildfire,n can be seen at Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, and will be sold by live auction at the annual gala set for Oct. 17. N earby is a watercoloralso inspired by nature — a mother and father quail and their brood of flufFy chicks. Rebecca Mancino Litke usually needn't look far for inspiration — quail often show up near her house in Haines. The quail painting will also be auctioned at the gala. Orlaske and Litke have been chosen as the honored artists — voted unanimously by the Crossroads board ofdirectors — fortheir"contributionsto Crossroads and tothe arts and culture ecology of Eastern Oregon,"said Ginger Savage, Crossroads director. The gala is the center's major fundraiser, and this year's theme is"GI Jive — a 1940s USO Show." The evening begins with a social hour at 5 p.m. at the Baker Event Center, 2600 East St., in Baker City. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followedby a performance by The Andrew Sisters at 7 p.m., the live auction and honored artist presentation at 7:15 p.m. and dancing to the Blue Yesterdays at 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person and

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availableatCrossroads,2020 Auburn Ave. In honor of the theme, dressing in 1940s-eraattire isencouraged, and there will be costume contests.

About the artists Litke was born and educated in Detroit, Michigan, and her serious interest in art began in the late 1970s. A mostly self-taught artist, she has studied with several well-known artists and instructors throughout her career. She paints in most mediums but is known for watercolors and pastels. Herfavorite subjects are the landscapes and the wildlife of Eastern Oregon. She currently teaches a regular classatCrossroads called "Learn to LoveWatercolor and Pastels." There are two sessions every W ednesday — p.m. 3 to 5 p.m .and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. "Becky Litke's selection as Honored Artist was an easy decision for the Crossroads Board," Savage said."Becky's class every Wednesday has introduced hundreds of locals to the joys of painting. "She consistently donates work forgalaor offersgiftcertifi cates forher classesand isjusta dear friend to the organization and beloved by the entire staf." Orlaske, who lives in Summerville, was born in southwestern Michigan and has lived in Oregon since 1977. She has a bachelor's and master's in biology. She's worked in art since her youth and has taken many classes

Art Center When: 5 p.m. Oct. 17 Where: Baker Events Center, 2600 East St., Baker City Cost: $40 per person; tickets available at Crossroads Info: 541-523-5369

offeredatartcenters. She's known for her saggar-fired pottery, Batik Watercolor and pastel paintings, and has worked in oils. Lately her style has switched to abstracts.

'There's a moodiness to it — the colors have such an emotion," she said."People can interpret it in many ways, and that's OK." Even though Crossroads is located in a different county from her home, Orlaske has always been involved with the Baker art center. "One of the first people I met when I came to Crossroads was Sue Orlaske and even though she would have to travel she has been a regularpart oftheCrossroads family," Savage said. "Sue is one of those artists that is 'always the first' — always the first to donate a piece for gala, always the first to respondtoa pleafora new class idea and always the first to follow-up on being a featured artist."

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Now, whenever I come across another book in the series, I dive right in and think of Betty, her spunkedaddle and how she could have easily been a character in Mitford. My latest opportunity came on a fortuitous visit to the Milton-Freewater library. The library was having a fundraiser, withhardcoversgoing fora dollar — in my price range — and paperbacksgoingfor 50cents.I saw several hardcovers that captured my imagination, including

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heart. It's not just the story, the characters or the author, although those areimportant.It'salso aboutthe real-l ife characterswho introduce you to books in the first place. My late neighbor, Betty Cunningham in Cove, introduced me to the Jan Karon Mitford series, featuring Father Tim, an intrepid Episcopal priest ministering in the hills of North Carolina. Betty

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What's selling? Rankings on weekly lists reflect sales for the week ending Sept. 20. HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "The Girl in the Spider's Web," by David Lagercrantz 2. "Purity," by Jonathan Franzen 3. "Go Set a Watchman," by Harper Lee 4. "Star Wars: Aftermath," by Chuck Wendig 5."X," by Sue Grafton HARDCOVER NONFICTION 1. "Plunder and Deceit," by Mark R. Levin 2. "Between the World and Me," byTa-NehisiCoates 3. "Exceptional," by Dick Cheney and Liz Cheney 4. "The Wright Brothers," by David McCullough 5. "Being Mortal," by Atul Gawande E-BOOK FICTION 1. "The Girl in the Spider's Web," by David Lagercrantz 2. "Undercover," by Danielle Steel 3."The Girl on theTrain," by Paula Hawkins 4."The Solomon Curse," by Clive Cussler and Russell Blake 5. "Dark Ghost," by Christine Feehan E-BOOK NONFICTION 1. "Jimmy Stewart," by Michael Munn 2."The Boys in the Boat," by Daniel James Brown 3."My Dad Says," by Justin Halpern 4. "Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream," by Doris Kearns Goodwin 5. "A World Undone," by G.J. Meyer Source: NewYorkTimes

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JOSEPH — From 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, those in Joseph will find artists out and about for the annual Paint the -c Town Plein Air art event. The artistic phrase "Plein Air" is a French expression meaning"in the open air."Artists will be standing or sitting before their easels along the sidewalks of Joseph, Courtesy photo capturing their images on canvas. Passersby are encouraged to enjoy the plein air artwork as it's created and visit with artists Saturday. Among the many participating painters will be Val Carson of was dispensed in tubes,artists exhibition said, That's not a paintNewport Beach, California ivalcar- would use mortar and pestle to ing, that's an impression.' French son.coml. Upon learning Carson grind the pigment and mix it with impressionist Monet was very was coming to visit her family in oil. This process prohibited artists successful during his lifetime." Joseph at that time, event organiz- from painting outdoors. Instead, Paint The Town Plein Air is not Paint the Town Plein ersinvited herto participate. they would draw their objects with limited to painters, however. Those Air art event "I've been painting since I was a pen and ink, then go inside and who draw and sketch will also be When: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. little girl," she says."I love Joseph create the painting. Tube paint al- included. Artists welcome converSaturday — it's such an art-y town." lowed artists to practice their craft sations with onlookers regarding Where: Artists will be Carson has taught art to as theystood before the actual their projects. sprinkled around Joseph students ages 3 years to 75 years; subject in the natural world. Info: Nancy Parmenter, A Quick Draw will be held at "Plein air painters paint the from every grade to college, includthe corner of Main Street and First 541-432-7445, or visit www. ing developing an art curriculum light falling on objects, not the ob- Street at 2:30 p.m. Throughout the josephoregon.com for Coastline College. She is quick jects themselves. They must paint day, individual artists will have to explain plein air art in an unquickly because the light changes theirartwork for sale. derstandable manner: The event is free and will be information, contact Nancy Parquickly. Hence plein air painters "It is the most popular among became also known as impresa lovely way to spend the day in m enter at 541-432-7445 orvisit artists and collectors.Beforepaint sionists when a critic at an early wwwjosephoregon.com. picturesque Joseph. For more C!

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O. Top tours TheTop 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers. 1.The Rolling Stones; $7,836,716; $174.50. 2. Taylor Swift; $4,998,825; $112.83. 3. Fleetwood Mac; $2,735,415; $122.71. 4. Kenny Chesney; $2,614,435; $87.55. 5. Neil Diamond; $1,414,197; $105.23. 6. Bette Midler; $1,315,667; $128.97. 7. Ed Sheeran; $1,200,470; $64.21. 8. Shania Twain; $1,187202; $96.40. 9. Rush; $1,185,005; $8706. 10. Mana; $1,138,505; $101.43. 11. Dave Matthews Band; $1,031,166; $57.67. 12. Herbert Gronemeyer; $1,021,609; $57.89. 13. Phish; $853,524; $56.42. 14. Maroon 5; $783,712; $57.73. 15. Romeo Santos; $716,992; $86.72. 16. Sunrise Avenue; $683,751; $46.73. 17. New Kids OnThe Block; $670,582; $60.04. 18. Nicki Minaj; $653,689; $44.98. 19. Barry Manilow; $641,050; $71.78. 20. Motley Crue; $635,632; $73.80. Source: Pollstar

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WEDNESDAY • 1 p.m.: New student convocation at McKenzieTheater, Loso Hall • 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Bookstore VIP event at Bookstore, Hoke Hall • 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Nontraditional/Transfer student orientation at Learning Center Loso Hall 234 • 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Hall parties at residence halls THURSDAY • 11 a.m.: Arrive at EOU Base Camp • 11:30 a.m.: Lunch • 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Playfair • 5 p.m.: Dinner • 6:30 p.m.: Bus leaves for campus • 7 p.m.: Class of 2019 photo at Community Stadium FRIDAY • 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.: Sex Signals at McKenzie Theater, Loso Hall • 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Beach Party Blueout slip n slide, beach volleyball, music, food and fun • 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.: Josh McVicar, the trickster-hypnotist SATURDAY • 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.: Glow Rage hosted by Eastern Student Entertainment at the tennis courts

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Eastern Oregon University will spring back to life during this week's Week of Welcome. Starting today, the incoming freshmen moving into the residencehallsasw ellastransfer and international students will have many events just for them to welcome them onto campus and into La Grande. "Orientation will be very different," saidVice President of Student Services Xavier Romano. ''We're going to be taking students off campus and showing them the beautiful region we live in." Outdoor day is a new addition to WOW. The students will be loaded onto a bus and taken to the Blue Mountain 4-H Camp, which will be turned into the"EOU Base Camp." Romano said the students will spend Thursday out at the camp. ''We want to get them familiar with the area," Romano said. "There will outdoor activities for

This photo from the outdoor Playfair event for new students was taken during last year's Week of Welcome activities. 'The optimism and enthusiasm will permeate to hand them off to awesome faculty," he said."They're goingtobegetting more ofthe experienceyou'd getata private institution. It's all about them. The passion of the faculty is exciting to see." Popular events returning this year are Playfair, a show by trickster-hypnotist Josh McVicar and an inspirational speech from Will Keim. "McVicar has been performing at WOW for many years and is back by popular demand," said "The whole iWeek of Welcome) Kathryn Shorts, WOW coordinator."His show is my favorite event vibe is fundamentally different," Romano said. of the year. He does an amazing Romano is excited for this year's job with the students." WOW events and said once class Shorts said the Keim speech starts they will have already had a has also been an EOU WOW tradition for many years. greatstartto the university. them to do and bind them to La Grande andthe environment and get them engaged. This is an introduction to a range of support that they're going to receive at EOU." In addition to the EOU Base Camp, the orientations will also includeseparateonesfornontraditional and transfer students coming to the university, Romano said. The week will also include EOU's second home football game, this one versus Rocky Mountain on Saturday, and EOU's men's and women's soccer games on Friday and Saturday.

"Overthecourseofhiscareer, he has given speeches to more than 2 million students at more than 1,000 campuses," Shorts said. ''We count ourselves lucky to be a part of those numbers." The kick-off speaker's message to the students, she said, is about the realities of college and how to adjust to this new chapter in their lives. Another new event this year is Capture the Flag. Ten teams will scatter across the campus in the dark to play the game. Shorts said the goal ofWeekof Welcome is to help acdimate new EOU students to campus and college life in a fun and safe environment. "By focusing on team building and helping to form lasting friendships," she said, "we hope to ensure a good transition between

high school and EOU."

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I II g$pSEPT.23 • Baker City Farmers Market: "Fall For Your Farmer" dinner; spicedcoconutpumpkin over lentils, cornbread and Asian pears; $6; 3:30 p.m.; fairgrounds, 2600 East St., Baker City.

lllPSEPT.24 • Bingo:Public welcome; 6:30 p.m.; La Grande American Legion Post 43, 301 Fir St., La Grande • Alpenfest:3:45 p.m., Enterprise, Main Street procession from Depot Street to opening ceremony at Wallowa County Courthouse gazebo; 5:30p.m.,ceremonial tapping of first keg of Alpenfest Ale and Accordions at Alpenfest atTerminal Gravity Brewery, Enterprise • Live music:Bag of Hammers, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.,TenDepot Street, La Grande • Concert: Martin Sexton and Brady Goss, doors open at 6 p.m., concert at7 p.m.,OKTheatre,208 W. Main St., Enterprise, $25, www. ticketswest.com, tickets available atWallowa Food City or Dollar Stretcher in Enterprise • Art presentation:Lyle Witherrite speaks at Live and Up Front at the Center,7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m., Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph • 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, 1124 W ashington Ave.,La Grande, 541-963-2023 • Dance Lessons:Never Miss a Chance to Dance meetsThursdays 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.; VFW Hall, 2005Valley Ave., Baker City

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and1:15 p.m. and a round trip from Sumpter at noon. $1750 adults, $15 seniors, $11child, $50 family; • Step Back in Time tour: Sumpter Valley Railroad, Baker 3:30 p.m.; $2; Geiser Grand Hotel, City, 866-894-2268, http://www. 1996 Main St., Baker City; call for sumptervalleyrailroad.org reservations: 541-523-1889 • Joseph Farmers Market:10 a.m., • "Little Shop of Horrors": JosephAvenue and Main Street, Comedic, bee-boppin'science Joseph fiction musical; 7:30 p.m.; $9-$18; • LEGO Play:Come hang out in the story circle every Saturday group rates and season tickets available, 541-663-6324; Elgin at the library and create lego Opera House, Elgin masterpieces. Legos provided for • Alpenfest:Highlights are Alpine kids, or they are welcome to bring Art, Antique and Craft Fair, noon their own; 9 a.m.; Cook Memorial to sunset, and performance 7 p.m. Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande, • "Little Shop of Horrors": to 10:30 p.m. at Edelweiss Inn, Wallowa Lake. Comedic, bee-boppin'science • Live music by KeithTaylor: fiction musical; 2:30 p.m. and Music by ragtime pianist Keith 7:30 p.m.; $9-$18; group rates and Taylor; 5 p.m.;Veterans Center, 1901 season tickets available, 541-663Main St., Baker City 6324; Elgin Opera House, Elgin • National Museum Day Live Free Admission for all participants:Four Rivers Cultural Center and Museum, • La Grande Farmers' Market: 676 S.W. Fifth Ave, Ontario, http:// 9 a.m.-noon; Kid Day; Max Square, www.ontariochamber.com/ EventCalendar.htm La Grande. Three Kings perform music. • Excursion train:Train history ride • Alpenfest:Highlight is and open house.Train ride 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open house 9 a.m. performances 1 p.m. to 4:30p.m.and 7p.m .to 10:30p.m. to 4 p.m. Elgin Depot. Ride tickets at Edelweiss lnn,Wallowa Lake are $70 adults, $65 seniors 60 and • Step Back in Time tour: older, $35 youth 3-16; information: 3:30 p.m.; $2; Geiser Grand Hotel, eaglecaptrainrides.com • National Public Lands Day: 1996 Main St., Baker City; call for reservations: 541-523-1889 Free admission day as well • Paint the Town:Plein Air art event, as restoration work along the trails starting at 9 a.m., and Joseph, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. • Shakespeare:2 p.m. "Much performances by folk musician Hank Cramer featuring music about Ado About Nothing," 7:30 p.m. "MacBeth"; Riverside Park, western landscapes and western heritage are at10:30 a.m., noon and La Grande, free with donations accepted 2 p.m.; National Historic Oregon • End-of-the-Month Community Trail Interpretive Center, 22267 Ore. Highway 86, Baker City Dance:Featuring live music by The BlueMountaineers, a finger food potluck, door prizes and occasionally George Neer's homemade ice cream; 6:30 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 • Train Robbery:TheGold Rush N. Albany St., La Grande Bandits stage a "robbery" of the • Train Robbery:TheGold Rush Sumpter Valley Railroad; two round Bandits stage a "robbery" of the trips from McEwen depot at10 a.m. and1:15 p.m. and a round trip from Sumpter Valley Railroad; two round trips from McEwen depot at10 a.m. Sumpter at noon. $1750 adults,

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SEPT.28 gPg • Auditions:Lots of singers needed for production of"My Fair Lady," 6:30p.m.,ElginOpera House. Audition at either Elgin Monday or La GrandeTuesday. For more information, contact Mike Frasier, director, at 541-910-1149

tP/SEPT.29 • Live music:Scott Nearing and MarshallTurner, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Ten Depot Street, La Grande, free • Auditions:Lots of singers needed for production of"My Fair Lady," 6:30 p.m., Art Center, 1006Penn Ave., La Grande. Audition at either Elgin Monday or La Grande Tuesday. For information, contact Mike Frasier, director, at 541-910-1149

'g/PSEPT.SO • Baker City Farmers Market:; 3:30 p.m.; Fairgrounds, 2600 East St., Baker City • Live Music by Blue Mountaineers:11 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande

tllUocT.i • Bingo:Public is welcome; 6:30 p.m.; La Grande 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 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.; VFW Hall, 2005Valley Ave., Baker City • LiveMusic by FineTunes: 11 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande

IlOCT.2 • Step Back in Time tour: 3:30 p.m.; $2; Geiser Grand Hotel, 1996 Main St., Baker City; call for reservations: 541-523-1889 • First Friday Art Walk:A monthly art celebration in historic downtown Baker City, on the first Friday of each month from 5:30 p.m. until approximately 9 p.m. Galleries and art venues throughout the historic downtown participate with extended hours, special shows, artist receptions, entertainment and refreshments. Participating galleries and venues vary; Baker City • Live music by KeithTaylor: Music by ragtime pianist Keith Taylor; 5 p.m.;Veterans Center, 1901 Main St., Baker City

$ItOCT.3 • Open Studio Tour:More than a dozen local artists from Baker City and the surrounding area open up their studios. Participants can meet with artists and explore their work in various mediums, including glass, woodworking, bronze and metal sculpture, ceramics and painting; self-guided; maps will be available at art galleries during First Friday, Oct. 2; $3; Baker City • Autumn Bazaar: Thisannual craft, bake and yard sale is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at United Methodist Church,1919 Second St., Baker City.

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Witherrite speaks at Live Livemusic coming to Ten and Up Front Thursday Depot Thursday, Tuesday JOSEPH — Lyle Witherrite will speak at the Live and Up Front at the Center at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Josephy Center forArts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Witherrite will talk about the self-taught process and the ideas that lay behind his art work. Witherrite is hosting his first solo exhibition, and the Josephy Center is honored to host a local artist that comes kom a generation of Imnaha ranchers. Witherrite has been working as an apprentice for Chuck Frasier's Ironworks. He's trained under Frasier as a blacksmith and welder, but for all intensivepurposes,heisa self-taught artist. Witherrite will present more than 20 works that range from paper to metal works. This exhibit is supportedby a grantkom Oregon Cultural Trust.

LA GRANDE — Bag of Hammers is set to perform Thursday and Scott Nearing and Marshall Turner Tuesday at Ten Depot Street in La Grande. The music runs kom 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and is kee.

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class • 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Drawing & Painting with Jennifer — for ages

13 to adult,$75 /$10 perclass On Oct. 9, the only class held will be Drawing & Painting with Jennifer.

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BAKER CITY — The annual National Public Lands Day will be LA GRANDE — Three Kings is observed at the National Historic scheduled to perform for the Music Oregon Trail Interpretive Center at the Market concert series kom Saturday with volunteer trail and 9 a.m.tonoon Saturday atMax vegetation projects, kee admission Square in La Grande. Admission is for all visitors, and a special prekee. The concert runs in conjuncsentation by folk musician Hank tion with the La Grande Farmers' Cramer. Restoration activities at Market. the trail center begin at 9 a.m. According to a press release, Blue Mountaineers play National Public Lands Day is a for end of month dance nationwide effort to help care for LA GRANDE — The Blue parks, natural areas, historic sites, Mountaineers will perform music trails ,watersheds,and other areas foran End ofthe Month Commuowned by the public. For more nity Dance kom 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 than 20 years the last Saturday of Theatre group performs p.m. Saturday, at the Union County September has been designated as Shakespeare Saturday Senior Center, 1504 Albany St., National Public Lands Days with LA GRANDE — Oregon Adven- La Grande. an estimated170,000 volunteers ture Theatre will perform two fully Admission is $3, except for those throughout the country participatunabridged Shakespeare produc12 and younger, who get in for kee. ing last year. More information tions Saturday at Riverside Park There will be a finger food potluck on events can be found at www. in La Grande. Both shows are kee, and door prizes. publiclandsdayorg. with donations accepted. Individuals or groups may Friday Youth Art Session participate; all participants receive At 2 p.m., the troupe will perbeginsOct 2 in 3oseph form "Much Ado About Nothing." a T-shirt, rekeshments offered by At 7:30 p.m., the troupe will the Trail Tenders volunteer group, JOSEPH — Another Friday Youth Art session at the Josephy and a coupon for kee admission perform "Macbeth." Center forArts and Culture in at nati onal parks and federal Auditi ons setthisw eek Joseph starts Oct. 2. Four classes recreation areas. The four-mile for 'My Fair Lady' will be offered for kids every Friday hiking trail system at the NHOTIC through Dec. 18. has upwards of 10,000 visitors and Auditions for the production of "My Fair Lady" will be held MonCall the center for questions locals annually using the trails or day in Elgin at the Elgin Opera regardingratesoffullsessions visiting the original wagon ruts. House and Tuesday at the Art versus per session. Scholarships NHOTIC will be open for all Center, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande. are available. visitors kom 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PerThe auditions are set for 6:30 p.m. Schedule: formances by folk musician Hank and are for roles involving adults • 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Art Cramer featuring music about and young adults. People can go to Making with Mary — for ages 5-8, western landscapes and western one or the other; they don't have heritage are at 10:30 a.m., noon $60 / $7 per class to go to both, said Mike Frasier, • 1 1 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Ceramics and 2 p.m. director. with Mellica I — for ages7-10, $75/ The trail center is located 'We'relooking fora lotofsingfive miles east of Baker City on $10 per class ers," he said. • 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Ceramics Highway 86. Take Exit 302 kom For more information, contact with Mellica II — for intermediate I-84. The center is currently open Frasier at 541-910-1 149. ceramicstudents,$75/$10 per 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Call 541-523-

1843 for updates on programs and events. For more information, visit www.oregontrail.blm.gov.

'What Remains'screens Thursday in Baker City BAKER CITY — Baker Art Guild will present 'What Remains: The LifeandWork ofSally Mann," at 6:30 p.m. Thursday for Thursday Art Night at the Eltrym Theater, 1809 First St., Baker City. The evening starts with live storytelling, followed by the film at

7 p.m. Admission is $6 adults, $4 students and seniors. Mann has been described by Time magazine as "America's greatest photographer." ''What Remains" follows the creation of Mann's photo series revolving around death and decay. She reflects on her feelings toward death as she examines the boundaries of contemporary photography. Shown at home on her family farm in Virginia, she is surrounded by her husband and now-grown children, and her willingness to reveal her artistic process as it unfolds allows the viewer to gain exclusive entrance to her world. For more information, visit https J%eitgeistfilms.com/filnAvhatremains.

Doggie Dash set Saturday in La Grande LA GRANDE — TheDoggie Dash will take place Saturday at the Blue Mountain Humane Association, 32 12 Highway 30, in La Grande. The event is a benefit for animal rescue and adoption center. Events include a 5 kilometer i3 mile) pledge run/walk at 10 a.m. Signup starts at 9 a.m. Also starting at 10 a.m. is a rabies clinic. Vendor booths open and an estate/yard sale begins at 10 a.m. A paintballeventstartsat 1 1 a.m.

Kid Day set Saturday at farmers' market La Grande Farmers' Market Kid Day will run kom 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. There will be a kee miniature market for kids, as well as gamesand activities. Localchild-focused servicesand businesses are invited to have a booth at the market kee of charge. Kids are also invited to test their entrepreneurial skills. They may also have a kee booth at the market; they can sell anything they have grown or hand-crafted themselves. For more information, callBeth at541-663-8100.

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by Apple last week. Unlike the iPad Pro, which may best suit creativeprofessionals,Petersen said, the ET50 and ET55 are not for office workers or those in "carpeted spaces." eWe have no long-term plans whatsoever to kind of get into that area," he said. "Our area is m ore of the enterprise class and ruggedized spaces." The Zebra tablets are designed for functionality as well as longevity. Petersen said the screens are responsive when wet or when the user wears gloves and that customers can add an expansion back for a secondary battery. The expansion back canalsointegrate Zebra bar code and data scanners, plus a handstrapforbettergrip. Petersen said line workerstend to prefer the smaller, nimbler devices, while managers likethe larger tablets that can display more information at once. The tablets can cost about

$1,000 apiece, he said, with the price changing based on customizations and the volume of orders. The iPad Pro, for comparison, starts at $799. A focus on tablets for enterprisecould be a smart business decision. Forrester Research analyst J.P. Gownder wrote on the company blog in July that sales of company-purchased tabletsare setto grow, even as overall tablet sales decline. "Our forecast shows that enterprisetablets are growing as a percentage of the market, from 6 percentin 2010 to 20 percent by 2018," Gownder wrote. Jitesh Urbani, a senior researchanalyst for mobil e devices at Framingham, Mass.based market intelligence firm IDC, said he's seeing growth in productivit y-focused tablets. "Largertablets and devices that offer mobile connectivity ... those are the pockets of growth within the tablet market," Urbani said.

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BAKER CITY • Adler House Museum, 2305 Main St. • Baker Heritage Museum, 2480 Grove St. • National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center 22267 Highway 86 HAINES •EasternOregon Museum, 610Third St. HALFWAY • Pine Valley Community Museum, 115 E. Record St. HUNTINGTON •HuntingtonMuseum, 395 First St. JOSEPH • Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center, 403 N. Main St. • Nez Perce Homeland Project Exhibit, 302 N. Main St. • Wallowa County Museum, 110 Main St. • Wallowology, 508 N. Main St. LA GRANDE • Blue Mountain Crossing, Interstate 84 Exit 248 • Eastern Oregon Fire Museum, 102 Elm St. SUMPTER • Cracker Creek Museum of Mining, Across from Sumpter Valley Dredge State Park • Sumpter Municipal Museum, 245 Mill St. • Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge, 482 Mill St. UNION •Union County Museum, 333 S. Main St., Union WALLOWA • Nez Perce Interpretive Center, 209 E. Second St.

revealed a nearly preserved facade. Again,if only the walls could talk "Once a building is gone, history is gone with it," Denny says. The tour heads up to the second floor. Guests can either take the stairs — original to the hotel with a curvingdesign — ortake a ride in theelevator. The Geiser Grand had the thud elevator westof the Mssissippi River. 'The whole hotel was designed for elegance," she says. This hotel, however, wasn't preservedaswellasneighboring buildings. Itlodged castmembers ofthe 1968 film "Paint Your Wagon," and then closed the doorstoguests. And there it sat, looming over Main Street and deteriorating every year. When the current owners bought

ften I have wished walls could talk and tell stories of the past — crumbling homesteads in the middle of nowhere, or the mines that gave fortunes in gold. The Geiser Grand Hotel was built in 1889, and many buildings fiom that era still stand on Baker City's Main Street, most preserved or restored to the original elegance. Twice a week, there is a chance to travel back in time to when gold mines were won and lost in card games, bordellos lined Main Street and people were starting to make a life in Baker City. The Step Back in Time tour startsat3:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at the Geiser Grand, 1995 Main St. The cost is $2, and advance tickets are required by calling 541-523-1889. Space is limited. Guests are greeted by Denny Grosse, dressed asifshestepped out of the 1800s. This tour is for locals and visitors — she not only tells the story of the hotel, but also the history of Baker City. Take the wide Main Street, for instance, which was made so a team of mules and a wagon could turn around. We're also lucky to have many original buildings — about 100 on the National Register of Historic Places. In the 1940s, many were coveredwith sheetsofmetalfor a modern look. 'That protected them," she says. In the 1980s, when owners wanted to return their buildings to the o~ l o ok, removing the metal

itin 1993, itwas within 30 days of being torn down for a parking lot. It's hard to imagine downtown Baker City without that towering hotelas acenterpiece. The building was bare when they bought it. 'There was not a stick of furniture, no light fixtures, no plumbing." The original design had 70 rooms and two bathrooms. The current has 30 rooms. For the next part of the tour, Denny directs the group to the library and makes sure to point out the hinges that date to 1889. uAnd that's where I'll tell you about our ghosts," she says. When Denny asks if anyone is stayingin room 302,oneguest tentatively raises her hand. uA lot of people rent it trying to see her," Denny says."They all

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The historic Lostine depot. By 1927 the tracks were finished to Joseph in order to access a new grain elevator. the trip."It's probably because I'm the oldest guy around that was raised in the area," he added, laughing. "My grandkids ask if I ever saw a T-Rex. I think they were serious." Scott has a long interest in railroadsand area history.He learneda lotfrom hisgranddad, Dave Scott, and his granddad's brother, Tom, who had mills on Smith Mountain and Cricket Flat. "I learned a lot from them abouthog drives,cattledrives and trains," he said.

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The train, Harlan Scott said, opened up the area to logging. He tellsstoriesto train ridersabout the tributaries of the Grande Ronde River where narrow tracks were laid to haul logs. 'There became quite a demand for railroad ties in those early days," Scottsaid."A lotofpeople who had been unemployed early in the 20th century got into hewing out railroad ties." Scottalsotalksabout splash dam logging. Loggers would deck logs in front of temporary dams. ''With the aid of dynamite and releasing water, they would let them go," he said. "There were men with pike poles that rode the logs down. The logs were always getting hung up, and these men had to get them loose. "Sometimes it was with a charge of dynamite," Scott said. "It's probably not ajob forthe

Scott said he often wonders what the people in Wallowa County did before the railroad came to the area. "How did they get their grain and produce out?n he said. "They were pretty locked in, in this remote area. From a lumber angle, the train opened up much of the

When: Ride runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; depot is open to the public 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where:Elgin Depot Cost: Ride tickets are $70 adults, $65 seniors 60 and older, $35 youth 3-16 Info: www. eaglecaptrainrides.com

areaforlogging and increased profit offlogging and growing grain because of the new access." According to a history compiled by local train enthusiast David Arnold, hauling logs to local sawmills was the train's main activity between World War I and the Great Depression. A daily passenger service used the line in the 1920s with connections to Portland. After World War II, automobile use became more widespread, yet m ixedtrain service,goodsand passengers, continued over the line until 1960. By 1996, keight service to Joseph stopped. The Surface TransportationBoard approved abandonment of the line kom Elgin to Joseph in 1997. To keep the line kom being dismantled, and with help kom the Oregon Legislature, Union and Wallowa counties purchased the line in 2003. The Wallowa Union Railroad Authority then began to revive the line. The excursion train began its first full year of service in 2004, and the new Elgin Depot, with ticket office, gift shop, restrooms and indoor and outdoor waiting areas, was completed in 2012.

Fall rides on the Eagle Cap Excursion Train Sept. 26 — Railroad History Train and Fall Depot Open House Learn about the history of the Joseph Branch and railroads across the region. Oct. 3 — Two Rivers — Gold Rush Bandits andTrain Robbery The notorious Gold Rush Bandits are in hiding, waiting for the train to roll into their territory. Oct. 10 — Two RiversPhoto run with guest photographer Professional photographer Eric Valentine conducts a short workshop in the dining car for those who want to learn to take memorable photos. Oct. 17 — Fall Foliage Bonus Run Autumn offers an everchanging palette. (Children allowed but not encouraged for this ride.) Oct. 24 — Fall Foliage Autumn offers an everchanging palette. Oct. 31 — BooTrain! Halloween fun. Prizes will be given to the passengers with the most original, scariest and funniestl cutest costumes. PRICES Adults, $70; seniors 60+, $65; youth, 3 to 16, $35; kids younger than 3 ride for free

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Getting the most out of quality beef From butcher to freezer to pan, pay attention to detail

Y Northeast Oregon eats WHERE I ATE:Frontier Restaurant and Saloon, 920 Front St., Haines WHAT I ORDERED:Frontier Burger and fries THE VERDICT:This westernstyled cafe and bar is on Highway 30, which passes right through Haines, a community of just more than 400 people. It is located about halfway between North Powder and Baker City. I decided to stay with something simple — a burger and fries — so I turned to that page in the menu. My choice wasn't the simplest — I decided on the Frontier Burger because, you know, it's the namesake of the restaurant. It'll definitely fill your belly, topped with bacon, cheese, sauteed onions and mushrooms, tomato and lettuce. And the fries, of coursejust try to resist eating the whole pile. The Frontier offers other favorites as well — a Reuben sandwich, chicken strip basket, salads and more. And don't letthe"saloon" part of the name makeyou passbyunlike the image of arowdyWild Westscene, theFrontierwasquiet for lunchtime and awelcoming place forthose eating withkids. — Lisa Britton, Go! reporter

ou just got the call from the butcher. Sassy, that big brown-eyed cow you bought at the livestock auction, fed on organic range grass and harvested a month ago, is all packaged and frozen, ready to feed your family many meals of healthy beef for the next year. You head in to pick up the beef with your large SUV, pickup or trailer mentally calculatingyour freezerspace and what to do with last year's harvest. Processedbeefisoften frozen after being wrapped. The wrapping process is usually a sealed package and layered paper combination. This is important to quality freezer storage. Most of us have a large chest freezerwhere the frozen beefis depositedand sometimes forgotten or "lost." How many times have you had to almost empty the freezer just to find the cut you were looking for or in the process found anold package from two or three harvests previous? Pull the olderbeefoutand put iton top, make sure the inventory from the oldharvestisaccurate and plan to use it. You could make some corn beef, pastrami, salami or simple

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beef sausage, or you might enjoy a hearty stew or luxurious beef bourguignon as braising or stewing longer frozen meats is always preferableto dryercooking methods like grilling or roasting. Also consider making jerky or marinating for a long slow moist run in the smoker. When you bring home your beef, make sure every package is marked with a label of cut, weigh and date, usually done by the butcher. Then inventory what you have, including the weight of each package, as you fill your freezer. Organize your freezer separating steaks, roasts and ground

beef. Now you can easily access the cuts you want either from the freezer or by consulting your inventory before you ever open the freezerdoor.In any case,crossoff each item as you remove it from the freezer so your list is always current. Thawing. If you want quality beef on your plate, take the time to thaw your beef slowly. Do not use a microwave. Thaw your beef

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Beef is an important part of the American menu. But to maximize its deliciousness, there are many steps that need to be followed. in therefrigerator,slowly over threetofi ve days.Speed thawing can encourage dry and tough meat. Identify what days you will need tohave meat thawed and pull it from the freezer in plenty of time. Don't worry. If something comes up, you can use it a couple days later. Thawing correctly gives you menu flexibility. Depending on the temperature of your refrigerator you should have three or more days once the beef is fully thawed. In addition to food safety, it is

nice to know the thawing meat is making your refrigerator more efficient. Please exercise caution when thawing meat. Place it in a pan or tray to collect any juices. Keep raw meats in the bottom of your refrigeratorand never store with or above cooked, ready to eat foods or produce. Merlyn Baker, of La Grande, is chef at Merlyn's Catering and chef/owner at Merlyn's Mystic Seasonings.

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THE INTERN 121 minutes( PG-13 Comedy ( Playing at Eltrym Theater, Granada 3Theatre

HOTELTRANSYLVANIA 2 89 minutes ( PG (Animation Playing at Eltrym Theater, Granada 3Theatre

Starting a new job can be a difficult challenge, especially if you're already retired. Looking to get back into the game, 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro) seizes the opportunity to become a senior intern at an online fashion site. Ben quickly becomes popular with his younger co-workers, including Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway), the boss and founder of the company.

Now that Dracula (Adam Sandler) has opened the HotelTransylvania's doors to humans, things are changing for the better. However, Drac is secretly worried that his halfhuman grandson, Dennis, isn't showing his vampire side. So, while Mavis and Johnny are away, Drac enlists his friends to help him put the boy through a "monster-in-training" boot camp. But things really get batty when Drac's cantankerous, oldschool dad (Mel Brooks) pays an unexpected visit.

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Granada 3Theatre: 541-963-3866, www. lagrandemovies.com La Grande Drive In: 541-963-3866, www. lagrandemovies.com Eitrym Theater:541-5232522, www.eltrym.com Wildhorse Cinepiex: 800-654-9453, www. wildhorseresort.com MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCHTRIALS 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 virusinfected Cranks. The Gladers only hope may be to find the Right Hand, a group of resistance fighters who can help them battle WCKD.

Here are the movies we're most excited about this fall: 'BRIDGE OF SPIES' Tom Hanks plays an American attorney recruited by the CIA to negotiate the swap of a Soviet spy for imprisoned U.S. Air Force pilot Francis Gary Powers, who was shot down in a secret mission over Soviet airspace. (Oct. 16) 'SPECTRE' After keeping 007 largely near home during the Britain-centric "Skyfall," Bond, James Bond, goes globe-trotting. The precredits opening sequence, set in Mexico City during the Day of the Dead festival, is reportedly the most ambitious they've ever done, with stop-offs in Italy, Austria and Morocco. (Nov. 6) IN OCTOBER "The Martian": Astronaut stranded on the red planet does MacGyver scienceto stay alive until NASA rescues him. Matt Damon takes the lead and co-stars with the other half of Hollywood. (Oct. 2) "Legend": Tom Hardy pays 1960s London's notorious gangsters Reggie and Ronnie Kray, Cain-and-Abel twin brothers fighting everyone but each other. Should be macabre, poignant and amusing. (Oct. 2) IN NOVEMBER "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2": Jennifer Lawrence's last battle as future heroine/warrior/leader Katniss Everdeen could be a very grand finale indeed. (Nov. 20) "Carol": A1950s-era heartbreaker resembling a lesbian "Brokeback Mountain." Source: Tnbune News Service

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 Maze Runner: The ScorchTrials," $30.3 million ($43.3 million international). 2. "Black Mass," $23.4 million ($675,000 international). 3. "The Visit," $11.3 million ($2.4 million international). 4."The Perfect Guy,"$9.7million. 5. "Everest," $76 million ($28.2 million international). 6. "War Room," $6.3 million ($250,000 international). 7. "A Walk in the Woods," $2.8 million ($500,000 international). 8. "Mission: ImpossibleRogue Nation," $2.3 million ($21.2 million international). 9. "Straight Outta Compton," $2 million ($3.8 million international). 10. "Grandma," $1.6 million. Source: TheAssocrated Press

Redbox's Top 10 DVD rentals The Top 10 DVD rentals at Redbox kiosks: 1. The Age of Adaline — Lions Gate 2. Unfriended — Universal 3. Home — Fox 4. Hot Pursuit — Warner 5. Aloha — Sony 6. True Story (2015) — Fox 7. Get Hard — Warner 8.American Heist — Lions Gate 9.The Longest Ride — Fox 10. The Divergent Series: Insurgent — Summit Source: Tnbune News Sennce

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