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Chi dren'sauthor, artist INQEK visits LaGrandeThursday Submitted to Go! magazine
Jan Brett, one of America's most beloved children's authors and artists, is coming to La Grande Thursday as part ofher 23-market national tour for 'The Animals' Santa," published by G.P. Putnam's Sons. As fans have come to expect, she tours aboard a"rock star" bus wrapped in art work from her latest book. Brett will be in La Grande from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Blue Mountain Conference Center, 404 12th St., in an event hosted by the Cook Memorial Library. "The Animals' Santa" is an original tale about an adorable group of forest animals, including rabbits, a porcupine, ravens, squirrels and an artic fox, that try to discover the mystery behind the treasures left for them every Christmas. All of Brett's books will be on sale, including her new book, "The Animals' Santa."The Bookloft will be there and will have plenty of books to purchase to accommodate
everyone. Many of Brett's titles, including "The Night Before Christmas," the "Twelve Days of Christmas,""The Wild Christmas Reindeer" and "Christmas Trolls" are Christmas classics that families around the country cherish and read together throughout the holiday season. Booklist says "Brett conveys the season with such loving spirit, that children will almost wish for winter." The New Yorker says, "No one can render snow and [winter] more gorgeously than Jan Brett." Before the book signing on Thursday, Brett will do a 15-minute drawing illustration and presentation. Everyone is invited to come and listen to the presentation and receive as many signed bookplates as they request. People areasked to arrive attheBlue Mountain Conference Center by 5 p.m. to see the demonstration. Brett's tour bus will be parked in the conference center's parking lot at 4 p.m. wrapped in art work. People are welcome to take photographs next to the bus.
Serviceof Carols set
The St. Stephen's Choir — with a few voices from First Presbyterian Church — will present"A Service of Lessons and Carols" at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the church, 2177 First St. in Baker City.
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"Every Christmas Story Ever Told iAnd Then Some)" opens Friday at the Elgin Opera House
The Erothers Erann take bow A family tradition from down east Maine is coming to the OKTheatre Friday. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the Brothers Brann take the stage at 7 p.m.
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The Lanetta Paul & Friends Concert is set for 3 p.m. Sunday. Music for voice, trumpet, marimba, organ, viola and percussion will be performed.
Enterprise is lit up in all its holiday glory for the 17th annual Enterprise Winterfest celebration Friday and Saturday.
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Qreating HO(idaLI MemOrien 6 Ice Skating 4 Christmas Karaoke 4 Holiday Gift Market 6 F ud g e A u c t i on 6 Santa Central 4 Chili Feed 4 Winterfest Lights Parade 4 Wagon Rides 8 No rth Pole Barrel Train Rides
Following parade Drawings for kids'gift certificates & Christmas stockings • Merry Christmas from ali the Enterprise Merchants FMI: Contact Sondra Lozier 541-263-0104
Tom Drake, Bart Budwig and Andrew Esquibel are the featured musicians when the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance presents another edition Tunesmith Night Saturday in Enterprise.
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Wl • What:"A Service ofLessons and Carols" • When: 6:30 p.m. Friday • Where: St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 2177 First St., Baker City • Details:The service will be followed by free gingerbread, cider and viewing of a lighted village downstairs at St. Stephen's
By Lisa Britton Go! staff
The St. Stephen's Choir — with a few voices from FirstPresbyterian Church — will present"A Service of Lessons and Carols" at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the church, 2177 First St. in Baker City. The Rev. Aletha Bonebrake saidthisprogram isbased on a special Adventservice thatwas instituted in England in the 1880s by anAnglican Bishop to prepare parishioners for the coming of the Christ Child. The service recalls the history of salvation as marked in Scripture, punctuated by appropriateChristmas carols. She said the service was popularized by King's College Cambridge beginningin the 1930s with its annual presentation on radio
worldwide, and subsequently on television since 1954 to this day. '%e are not King's College Cambridge, but we have adapted this servicetobean ecumenicalcelebration in Baker City that we hope to offer year after year," Bonebrake sald. Music will be provided by Charlie Thomas, accompanist, Hannah Violette, choir director, and 10 members of the choir. The idea was suggested by Joel Bigelow, whose daughter-in-law sang in a presentation last year at Christ Church Cambridge in Cambridge, Mass. Admission is free. However, a free-will offering will help support the church's Bountiful Baskets program of giving fresh fruits and vegetables to needy families with children to improve nutrition in orderto improve their schoolexperience, Bonebrake said. After the service,everyone is invited for free homemade gingerbread and hot cider in the church downstairs, where Lynn and Sandy Pryse's porcelain Christmas village is on display. St. Stephen's will also be included in the Historic Homes Tour from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.
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The St. Stephen's Choir will present "A Service of Lessons and Carols" Friday evening. The service was popularized by King's College Cambridge beginning in the 1930s. It has been presented on television every year since 1954. Baker City's version is presented by the St. Stephen's Choir, director Hannah Violette and accompanist CharlieThomas.
Christmastrains offeredthis weekend
Historic Homes Tour is Dec. 13
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The 29th annual Historic Homes Tour is set for noon to 5 p.m. Saturday in Baker City. The tour is sponsored by Historic Baker City Inc. and featuresvisitsto local homes and other historic buildings. Ticketsare $12 for adults and $10 for students and
The Sumpter Valley Railroad is againoffering a steam-powered trip back in time through a winter wonderland with Christmas trains Saturday and Sunday. It's an opportunity to visit with Santa at the Sumpter depot, warm up with free cocoa, coffeeorcider,go shopping at the
Sumpter Christmas Bazaar and much more. Trains will be on a regular weekend schedule with round trip departures from McEwen at 10 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., and a round trip from Sumpter atnoon. An evening lights train will depart McEwen at 4:15 p.m. Saturday for the Sumpter tree
lighting and parade.
Fares are $21 for adults, $19 forseniors 65 and older,$14 for
children ages 6-16 or $60 for a family. Reservations can be made by emailing reservations@sumpter valleyrailroad.org. The railway is located 22 miles southwest of Baker City.
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seniors. Advance ticketsare available at Bella, Geiser Grand Hotel, Betty's Books, The Clothes Outlet, the Historic Baker City oSce and the Baker County Chamber of Commerce. The tour is self-guided. Maps will be available Saturday at Baker Tower, 1705 Main St., and Baker Heritage Museum, 2480 Grove St.
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ProfessorAgernon presentsVictorian Christmasmagicshow, • What:Victorian Christmas magic shows • When:7 p.m .Saturday,3 p.m. Sunday • Where: Iron Gate Theater, Baker City • Details: $10 adults, $8 children
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Professor Algernon is getting in the holiday spirit and presenting special Christmas-themed magic shows this month. The Professor iaka Scot Violettel will tell Christmas stories illustrated with magic and illusion.
children age 12 and younger. Professor Algernon's unique shows, a combination of magic, slapstick comedy and occasional historical trivia, has brought laughter and amazement to thousands of audiences, young and not-so-young. Audiences enjoy all the mystifying phenomenon of the late Victorian era.
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HolidayOpen House set for Saturday The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center's annual Holiday Open House will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Admission that day is free. There will be Christmas season living history programs, demonstrations of pioneer skills, period dress, caroling and music, refreshments and Father Christmas to visit with the children. Also, visitors can learn candle dipping and decorate a cookie.
Vespers concerts presented Sunday The Baker High School music department will present the annual Vespers concert at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday at the BHS auditorium, 2500 E St. Both concerts areidentical.
Several years ago a second performance was added due to the popularity of the event. The concerts feature the high school's bands and choirs. Admission is free.
See Santa, play games at Christmas party Tawny's Toy Box and Sweet Shoppe's annual Christmas party is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Ryder Bros.,1735 Main St. in Baker City. Santa will be there chatting with children from noon to 3 p.m. Other activities include face painting, board game demonstrations and crafts. For information, call 541-523-6526.
Art inspired by Oregon Trail sought for contest Trail Tenders Inc. at the
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is seeking submissions for an art contest. Entries should be two-dimensional and an image reminiscent of the Oregon Trail in the mid1800s. This is for traditional art work ipen and ink, pencil, paints, and charcoal etc.l.Itneedstobe unframed and on paper no larger than 8-V2 by 14 inches. No photography, computer ordigitalart will be accepted. The artwork may be used for embroidery appliques on an array ofsizesfor sweatshirt,T-shirts and caps, and possibly postcards, or other items. The contest requires "blind" entries, which means the posted work will have no means to identifythe creator. First prize will win $100, second
prize$75 and third prize $50.
The contest is open to ages high school and older, and only one entry per person. Winners will be determined and the artwork will be shown at the interpretive center by the end of January.
Entries must be received at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
by Jan. 3. Entry forms can be downloaded at trailtenders.org or by emailing trailtenders@yahoo.com.
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rlsmasma cam rom o ens • What:"Every Christmas Story Ever Told (AndThen Some)" • When: Dec. 12-20 • Where: Elgin Opera House • Details:Ticket prices range from $6to $15 • Contact: ElginOperaHouse.com
By Jeff Petersen Go! staff
It's hard to tell who is having a better time, Kevin Cahill or his daughter, Tess. Both are playing roles in the madcap romp "Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some)," which opens Friday at the Elgin Opera House. "The show pokes fun at everything in the best way," said director Terry Hale. Kevin plays one of three actors who spontaneously decide, instead of performing Charles Dickens' beloved Christmas classic, "A Christmas Carol," to perform every Christmas story evertold.The other two stars of the show are Heidi Laurance and Brian Moore. Tess plays a part in the youth ensemble, which performs the musical number "Matilda" from Broadway during the Macy's Day Parade section of the show. The 90-minute show, which sends up everything from Dickens to Dr. Seuss, will run Dec. 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 13 and 20 at 2:30 p.m. Ticket pricesareorchestra level and lower balcony, $15, and
upper balcony, $6. A group rate is available forordersof10 tickets or more at $10 per ticket Online ticketing is available at ElginOperaHouse.com. Advance ticket reservations can be made by calling
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Kevin Cahill, left, and his daughter,Tess, are among those playing roles in "Every Christmas Story EverTold (AndThen Some)." thebox offi ceat541-663-6324. Kevin considers himself the straight man in this comic classic, playing off the comic shenanigans of his co-stars. Being the veteran actor of the bunch, he drags his feet about leaving the performance of"A Christmas Carol" behind. "Kevin isperfectfor the lead in the show," Hale said."He playsthe classical actor who roots for 'A Christmas Carol' while the young actors try to pull him away." Besides performing every Christmas story ever told, the show touches on Christmas traditions from around the world. It alsotakes aim at seasonal icons, holiday pop-culture and every carol ever sung. Think Santa Claus, Rudolph, the Grinch, Frosty the Snowman, Charlie Brown, "It's a WonderfulLife"and much more. "Tess was having to go out therefor rehearsals, and I wanted to share the experience with her," said Cahill, a
La Grande High School teacher. Despite the commute, the elder Cahill is glad to get back on stage. "I've mostly been directing the last20 years,but before that I did a lot of theater locally," Cahill said. "As a director, you really get to shape a show and canderive a lotofsatisfaction from that. As a performer, you're trying to fit inside a cast, be agood teammate. You have to work on relationships and develop trust. I enjoy the playfulness of acting." Cahill said his co-stars are delightful to work with as he helps set up the jokes. "They'retwo really funny and giftedactors,"he said. "Ifeelfortunate to share the stage with them. My strengths are not their strengths. I don't consider myself comedic necessarily. They allow me to be part of the fun." "Every Christmas Story" is fully scripted, Cahill said, but done right appears to be coming
apart atthe seams. "If we do it well, it should make the audience wonder, once in a while, if there is a script," he said. Tess, an eighth grader, said she enjoys being part of the cast. "You canmake a lotofnew friends, and it's really fun," she sard. "Tesshas lots ofinterests and talents, and this is a great opportunity to explore one of them," the elder Cahill said. "I'm happy she has the opportunity to do something she likes to do. There are benefits and rewardsto being a part of it." Besides Tess, others in the youthensemble performing a musical number during the Macy's Day Parade section are Erika Adams, Alex Anderson, Paige Barker, Autumn Barrett, Liam Bloodgood, Luke Bloodgood, Austin Bogard, Anna Buckley, Kelsee Carlsen, David Durbin, Annabelle Fager, Henry Fager, Sam Fager, Abby Hale, Joey Hale, Maddie Hale,
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• What: The Brothers Brann in concert • When:7 p.m. Friday • Where: OKTheatre, Enterprise • Details: Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door
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ENTERPRISE — A family tradition from down east Maine is coming to the OK Theatre Friday. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the Brothers Brann take the stage at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at Joseph Hardware, The Dollar Stretcher in Enterprise and M. Crow and Co. in Lostine, or online at brownpapertickets.com. Advanced tickets are $12. Tickets at the door are $15. Darrell Brann settled into Wallowa County life with his nativeborn wife, Christie, several years ago, but the ties to his family music-making tradition are long and strong. "I woke up into music," said Brann, whose parents played in a country band based outside of Augusta, Maine. His father played rhythm guitar and his mother sang, played the keyboard and occasionally the bass guitar in Lincoln County Express, a band whose repertoire in-
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The boys grew up singing with their mother in church. "Our parents would leave a smoky bar at 2 a.m. and get us up and ready for church on Sunday," Brann said. At the age of5,the oldest brother, Dale, took up the drums. He got to sit in with the Lincoln County Express at a garage party in the backwoods of Maine and play eWipe Out" and the younger brothers were in awe, Darrell Brann said. Dale Brann~oined Lincoln County Express officially at the age of 14, Darrell Brann said. eWe had all been introduced to instruments a little bit, but when he got in the band that's what got us all sparked up," Darrell Brann said. The parents made a deal with the boys: if they practiced the acoustic guitar in earnest, they could have electric guitars. "Dale was learning guitar and bass and would show us what he was learning," Darrell Brann said. "One thing in particular that sent shivers down my spine was a 12bar blues chord. I had to learn how to do that." Once the boys all had electric, it changed the whole dynamic in the house, Brann said. From Muddy Waters to Chuck Berry, the Brann brothers learned chord progres-
sions from any guitar player they could. Then the brotherly rivalry kicked in. Younger brother Craig Brann would ask Darrell Brann how to do somethingand be turned down. "He would listen outside the door and I wouldn't help him, so he had to figure it out," Darrell Brann said. In the end, the rivalry helped them both improve, Brann said. It wasn't long before Craig Brann showed incredible talent, Darrell Brann said."Music came to him quickly, and he put a lot of effort into it. At 15, he was doing stufFI could never do. He was listening to Mozart and jazz while I was still trying to work out Eddie Van Halen," Darrell Brann said. Craig Brann also had a knack forcomposition and studied at William Patterson University, a school well-known in the jazz world. Now Craig Brann is a recording artist based in Brooklyn. His fiiend and bass player, Nick Morrison, is traveling to Enterprise to play with the Brothers Brann during their concert at the OKTheatre along with Dale Brann on drums. Craig and Darrell Brann will trade off playing lead and rhythm guitar at this once-a-yeartreatforW allowa County to see the Brothers Brann together.
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1IIWEDHESDVA • 'Let Christmas Begin!' Concert:live music by Soul Renovation Band; accepting donations for food bank; free; 7 p.m.; OKTheatre, 208W. Main St., Enterprise. • Bingo:doors open at 5 p.m., early-bird games at 6, regular games at 7;;VFW High Valley Post 4060,518 N. Main St., Union. • Bingo:hosted by Elgin Lions; 6:30 p.m.; Elgin Community Center, 260 N. 10th Ave. • Live Music the Add Collard Band:8 p.m.; Bud Jackson's Spoitsmans Bar 8/.Grill, 2209 Adams Ave., La Grande. • Union Carnegie Library Holiday Open House:6-8 p.m.; Union Carnegie Library,182 N. Main St. • Winter book sale:The Friends of the Baker County Library will have their annual winter book sale and silent auction of collectible books; 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Baker County Library,2400 Resort Ave., Baker City.
g THDRSDA V • Country Swing Thursday:$3 before 8 p.m., $5 after 8; 7:30 p.m.; Maridell Center, 1124Washington Ave., La Grande. • Jan Brett 'The Animals Santa' Event:children's book author 8/. illustrator; 5-7 p.m.; Blue Mountain Conference Center, 404 12th St., La Grande. • La Grande Library Storytime: Free; 11:15 a.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St.. • La Grande School Choir Concert:7-9 p.m.; LHS auditorium, 708 KAve.
• Santa!: Dec.18 adddrop of f fooditems and new unwrapped toys; 4-7 p.m.; Frontier Communications Bldg., 1101 Adams Ave., La Grande. • Section Ate Live Music by Terry LaMont:Free; 11 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande. • Winter book sale:TheFriends of the Baker County Library will have their annual winter book sale and silent auction of collectible books; 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Baker County Library, 2400 Resort Ave., Baker City. • Live music:Kory Quinn will perform; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.;Ten Depot Street, La Grande.
])FD!DAV • 'Every Christmas Story Ever Told'.7:30 p.m.; Elgin Opera House, 104 N. Eighth. • A Service of Lessons and Carols:Presented by the St. Stephen's Choir, this 45-minute service is open to the community. The service will be followed by fresh gingerbread, hot cider and viewing of an extensive lighted village set up in the church's downstairs area; free; 6:30 p.m.; St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 2177 First St., Baker City; 541-523-4812. • Baby Tot Bop Story Circle: ages 0-3; free; 10:30 a.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande. • Bingo:$1 per card; 6:30 p.m.; Rockwall Grange Hall, 71562 Middle Road, Elgin. • Enterprise Winterfest Celebration:holiday gift market, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Litch Building, W. Main 8/. River streets; Santa 8/.Mrs. Claus Meet-n-Greet, 2-4:30 p.m., Wild Carrot Herbals; wagon rides
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begin 3 p.m.,Warde Park; ice skating, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., city park;; Downtown Enterprise. • Enterprise Winterfest Concert: featuring the Brothers Brann 8/. special guests; $12 in advance, $15 at the door; 7 p.m.; OK Theatre, 208W. Main St.. • Handel's 'Messiah': 7p.m.;singalong,LaGrande LDS Church,1802 Gekeler Lane. • Live music:Greg Rawlins will perform; 7 p.m.; LG Brewskis, 267 S. Main St., Union. • Live music:Kory Quinn will perform; 5:30 p.m., Terminal Gravity, 803 School St., Enterprise. • Live music:Stefannie Gordon plays fiddle every Friday night; 7 p.m.; Geiser Grand Hotel, 1996 Main St., Baker City; 541-5231889. • Live Music by KeithTaylor: ragtime piano; free; 5-6 p.m.; Veterans Center,1901 Main St., Baker City. • Pinochle Social Club:7 p.m.;
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visit with Santa (there from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.); free; 11a.m.-4 p.m.;Tawny's ToyBox, 1735 Main St., Baker City. • Christmas Trains:Ride on a heated steam train through the winter wonderland of Sumpter Valley. In addition to the regular schedule, an evening train is planned for Dec. 13 for the Sumpter tree lighting and parade; $21 adults, $19 senior/military, $14 child (6-16), $60 family pass; Round-trips from McEwen are at 10 a.m.,1:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.; round-trip from Sumpter is at noon.; Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop Road; www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org
• Enterprise Winterfest Celebration:holiday gift market, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Litch Building, West Main Br River streets; Santa Br Mrs. Claus Meet-n-Greet,2-4:30 p.m.,Wild Carrot Herbals; wagon rides begin 3 p.m.,Warde Park; ice skating, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., city park; Downtown Enterprise. • Handel's "Messiah":7 p.m., conventional concert; La Grande LDS Church,1802 Gekeler Lane. • Historic Homes Tour:Tour special homes,churchesandthe museum; $12 adults, $10 students; noon-5 p.m.; Downtown Baker City, Main Street. • Theater:"Every Christmas Story
Ever Told (AndThen Some)"; ticket prices are orchestra level and lower balcony, $15, and upper balcony, $6. Group rate for orders of10tickets or more at $10 per ticket Online ticketing is available at ElginOperaHouse. com. Advance ticket reservations can be made by; 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Elgin Opera House, 104 N. Eighth St. • Victorian Christmas magic show:Christmas stories told with magic and illusion; 7 p.m., lron GateTheater ,Basche-Sage Place, Baker City; $10 for adults, $8 for children. • Trivia withTony:teams compete for prizes; 7 p.m.; LG Brewskis, 267 S. Main St., Union. • Tunesmith Night:Tom Drake, Bart Budwig andAndrew Esquibel are the featured musicians; admission is $10 at the door or by season pass; 7 p.m.; Lear's Main Street Pub BrGrill,111W. Main St.,
Enterprise. • Winter book sale:The Friends of the Baker County Library will have their annual winter book sale and silent auction of collectible books; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Baker County Library,2400 Resort Ave., Baker City.
g SIHDAV • Christmas Trains:Ride on a heated steam train through the winter wonderland of Sumpter Valley. In addition to the regular schedule, an evening train is planned for Dec. 13for the Sumptertree lighting and parade; $1750 adults, $15 senior/military, $11 child (6-16), $50family pass; Round-trips from McEwen are at 10 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.; roundtrip from Sumpter is at noon.; Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop Road; www.
sumptervalleyrailroad.org • Victorian Christmas magic show:Christmas stories told with magic and illusion; 3 p.m., Iron Gate Theater,Basche-Sage Place, Baker City; $10 for adults, $8 for children. • Lanetta Paul & Friends Concert:Music for voice, trumpet, marimba, organ, viola and percussion; donations accepted for EOU Music Scholarship;3 p.m.; La Grande United Methodist Church,1612 Fourth St. • Open Mic & Potluck Night at the Josephy Center:potluck dishes encouraged; 4-6 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts BrCulture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph. • Vespers Concerts:Baker High School bands and choirs present this holiday traditional concert. Both performances are the same; free; 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.; Baker High School, 2500 ESt., Baker City.
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• Eagle Cap ExcursionTrain, www.eaglecaptrainrides. com,tickets:800-323-7330 • Elgin Opera House, 104 N. Eighth St., Elgin, 541-663-6324, www. elginoperahouse.com • Eltrym Theater, 1809 First St., Baker City. www. eltrym.com • Geiser Grand Hotel, 1995 Main St., Baker City, 541523-1889. Tours offered at 3:30 p.m. Saturdays for $2. • Hot Lake Springs,66172 Ore. Highway 203, La Grande, 541-963-4685, www.hotlakesprings.com • Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area, 59116 Pierce Road, La Grande, 541-963-4954 • National Historic Oregon Trail lnterpretive Center, 22267 Oregon Highway 86, Baker City, 541-523-1843 • Oregon Trail lnterpretive Park at Blue Mountain Crossing, 1-84 exit 248, west of La Grande, 509-963-7186 • Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop Road, Baker City, 866-894-2268 • Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area, Sumpter, 541-894-2486 • Wallowa Lake Tramway,
Blue Mountain Conference Center in La Grande. 59919Wallowa Lake Hwy., Joseph, 541-432-5331
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City, 541-523-2358 Sam-0 Swim Center, 580 Baker St., Baker City, 541-523-9622 Spout Springs Ski Area, www.skispoutsprings. com, 541-566-0327 Veterans Memorial Pool, 401 Palmer St., La Grande, 541-962-1347
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Call or email us with updates to this guide • Baker County: 541-523-3673, events@bakercityherald e Union and Wallowa counties: 541-963-3161, events@lagrandeobservercom
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usica orizons ee ex an in date," Kecskes said."He upped tempos, upped the excitement. Everyone was sweating and smiling. There was so much energy in the room it was incredible." Kecskes is now gearing up for her senior recital in May. "It's an uphill battle," she said. The challenge will be performing music from different eras and different composers, including a classic, romantic and 20th century piece. After graduation from EOU, Kecskes hopes to pursue further studies in ethnomusicology. "Ethnomusicology deals with the cultural aspects of music," she said."It's a combination of musicology, anthropology and history, threeofmy favoritesubjects."
• What: Lanetta Paul trt Friends Concert • When:3 p.m. Sunday • Where: United Methodist Church, 1612 Fourth St., La Grande • Details: Donations accepted for the Don and Lanetta Paul Music Scholarship
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Rachel Kecskes got her start in music early — way early. "I've been going to piano lessons since I was in my mother's stomach," she said."Istarted piano lessons myself as soon as I was able to crawl onto a piano bench. I probablyread music before Iread anything else." The senior music major at Eastern Oregon University is among the performers at the Lanetta Paul & Friends Concert, set for 3 p.m. Sunday in the United Methodist Church, 1612 Fourth St., La Grande. Music for voice, trumpet, marimba, organ, viola and percussion will be performed. Donations will be accepted for the Don and Lanetta Paul Music Scholarship, which benefits EOU students. When Kecskes arrived from Helena, Mont., at EOU to study music, she got a letter out of the blue during first term. 'The iDon and Lanetta Paul Music) Scholarship was a surprise," she said."I didn't really apply for it. I just kind of fell into it, and I'm very grateful for it." Kecskes' viola piece forthe concert will be"Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence" for organ, viola and four voices. But Kecskes is way more than a viola player. Her primary instrument is the piano. She also has a passion for Alrican drumming and
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Rachel Kecskes is among the performers at the Lanetta Paul &. Friends Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at the United Methodist Church, 1612 Fourth St., La Grande. plays accordion. Her parents, Mike and Linda, were extremely encouraging in her musical pursuits. They provided all the inspiration she needed to chase her dreams. Today, she has other musical heroes. Among the musicians she looks up to is Glenn Gould, a quirky Canadian pianist who is famousforhisrecordings of Bach. "I love Bach, and Gould is extremely eccentric and virtuosic,"
Kecskes said."He's taught me that you must try to maintain your interest, do things you find fascinating. If you're bored, you won't go anywhere. You need to keep yourself excited." Another musical hero is Karim Koumbassa, a drummer from Guinea who now lives in Seattle. Koumbassa was a visiting artist for an EOU Alrican drumming class last year. "It was one of the best musical experiences I've had in life to
• "Festival Sanctus," Union County Community Choir J. Michael Frasier, conductor • "DomineDeus from Mass in n C TaydeMcAndie and Holl y Sorensen, sopranos • "Prelude trt Fugue in E Minor" n n ( Cathedral ), Lanetta Paul, organ • n0 Holy Night," Debbie Winn and Jan Miller, sopranos • "Concerto for Two Trumpets and Orchestra," Joseph Voss and Peter Wordelman, trumpets • n Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence," Mollie Baum, soprano; JamieJacobson,alto;Sam Jacobson, tenor; Peter Wordelman, bass; Rachel Kecskes, viola • nA Little Prayer,"Teun Fetz, marimba • nThe Wexford Carol," Mollie Baum, Jamieand Sam Jacobson, Peter Wordelman •n Personet Hodie" (nOn this day earth shall ring"), Joseph Voss, trumpet; Teun Fetz and Peter Wordelman, percussion; Lanetta Paul, organ • "Hear OThou Shepherd of Israel," Grande Ronde Community Choir, J. Michael Frasier, conductor
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Huntington signs books Saturday Looking Glass Books, 1118 Adams Ave., La Grande, will host a book signing for Union author Beth Huntington and her book,"The Refashion Handbook," at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Quinn, Elwood perform at Ten Depot Street Kory Quinn plays Thursday at Elwood Tuesday at Ten Depot Street in La Grande. The music runs from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is free.
Rawlins to play Friday at LG Brewskis Greg Rawlins will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at LG Brewskis, 267 S. Main St., Union.
BlueMountaineers play at senior center BlueMountaineers will play at the Union County Senior Center, 1504Albany St., La Grande, from 11 a.m. to noon on the following dates: today, Dec. 16-17, Dec. 23-24 and Dec. 30-31. Friends of the Opera House
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Teun Fetz has no ambition to fill Don Jensen's shoes. But Fetz as conductor is happy to play a major role in continuing La Grande's long-standing tradition of presenting Georg Friedrich Handel's "Messiah" just before Christmas time. This year's community production of the 90-minute program, scheduledfor7 p.m .Friday and 7 p.m.Saturday attheChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1802 Gekeler Lane, La Grande, will be the first since the untimely passing of longtime conductor Jensen, who died March 25 at age 69. Admission to Handel's "Messiah" is free, and everyone is welcomeregardlessoffaith,or lack thereof In the Friday night singalong, the choir sits interspersed with the audience, the conductor faces the audience and the whole audience sings. Saturday night will be thetraditional performance. Jensen conducted the production of Handel's "Messiah" for many years in La Grande. He directed "Messiah" each year from 2007 to2013 and firstled itfrom 1979 to the mid-1980s. Landmark years for the production include 1985, when the Handel's "Messiah" concert was carried by Oregon Public Broadcasting. The production is open to anyone without regard to religious or political persuasion, and there are no auditions. Practices usually start in October for a choir of
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Julie Pettit, foreground left, George Chadwick and Tony Corig, background left, are among those rehearsing for performances of Handel's "Messiah" to be given Friday and Saturday evenings. about 40 to 60 people each year and an orchestra of about 20. Jensen will be missed, said Brent Smith, a local attorney who is organizing the show along with Wes Rampton. "It would take a number of people to try to fill Don Jensen's shoes," Smith said."I went to Don's widow, Rosala, and tried to getherblessing to spearhead this year's event. "I ended up with Don's music and list sofcontactinformation for people who had participated in it in the past and went from there," Smith said. Fetz, too, wants to honor Jensen with this year's performance. ''We're trying to honor him and dedicatethisconcerttohim,"said Fetz,associateprofessor music and director ofpercussion studies
at Eastern Oregon University. "His spirit is in this year's performance." Smith, too, remembers Jensen with fondness. "Don really loved Handell's 'Messiah.' He was more passionate about it than anyone I ever met," Smith said."He did the work of five or 10 people to put on the concert each year." Smith said Handel's "Messiah" ispopularbecause ithaslotsof choral numbers that"are notterribly diKcult and you really feel great when you sing them." Fetz has played symphony parts in Handel's "Messiah" before, but never conducted the performance. Fetz said he is up for the challenge. And a challenge it is, conducting both an orchestra and a chorus.
"It's kind oflike being an air trafIIc controller," he said.'You as a conductor have to know who needs assistance and who doesn't right now. I know when major points of interest occur. My goal is to look when they need me and give them space when they don't need me." The conducting job is a huge
ii n undertaking. "I'm learning a lot," Fetz said. "I've not worked with choruses much. Mostly I've worked with instrumentalis ts,so Ihave to learn how a chorus thinks." Fetz said it is important that the show goes on, and he felt honored when Smith asked him to conduct. "At the same time, I'm not Don Jensen, and I'm not trying to compete with someone who has done Handel's 'Messiah' that long and has that tradition,"Fetzsaid. Fetz said he wants the people performing to maintain the traditions of the past while embracing new visions for the future. Part of that new vision is adding dynamics to the music. "From alistener' sperspective, we need dynamics of phrasing for vitality, energy and passion," Fetz said."Ifit gets too flat or mundane, audiences tune out. The choralmembers need to beenergized and not just singing notes." He said the performance is a community event with performers from Union and Baker counties. "People will feel welcome regardlessoftheirbeliefs,"Fetz said."It's for anyone who enjoys music."
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Enterprise is lit up in all its holiday glory for the 17th annual Enterprise Winterfest celebration. The Enterprise Merchants invite locals and visitors alike to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year during the Home for the Holidays event, set for Friday and Saturday. On Friday morning, merchants will open theirshops togreet holiday shoppers with the sights and sounds of the season. Shoppers will be able to find gifts for everyone on their Christmas list and are asked to be sure to look forspecialdiscounts and drawings at parti cipating stores. This year, the Holiday Gift Market will be located in the historic Litch building at 100 W. Main and River streets. The Holiday Gift Markets will be open from 11 a.m. to 7p.m. Friday and Saturday. Exhibitors and vendors will sell specialty gifts, one-of-a-kind items, home-baked goods, antiques and collectables. Santa and Mrs. Claus will meet and greet allgood children and hear Christmas wishes at Santa Central, in the Wild Carrot Herbals building, between 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. both days. On Friday, people should be suretobring theircamera for a picture with the jolly old elf. On Saturday, there will be complimentary photos. Holiday cookies, hotchocolate and cider
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Santa and Mrs. Claus plan a meet and greet with local children at Santa Central between 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
will be served. Also, look for Frosty the Snowman during the weekend. Starting each day at 3 p.m., people can enjoy a wagon ride with their family and friends. Boarding will be at Warde Park on West Main Street. Also, the kids can have a free ride on the popular North Pole barrel train. Hop on at the corner of S.W. First and Main streets. Weather permitting, ice skating will run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Enterprise City Park. A special concert will take place Friday evening at the OK Theatre
with celebrity judges to decide first, second and third place. Winners will be announced before the parade, and all entries will be auctioned off with proceeds going toward Enterprise Christmas decorations. The Enterprise Fire Department will be downtown Saturday serving up their traditional famous chili starting at 4 p.m. Don't miss out on a bowl of chili that is guaranteed to warm you on the inside. Main Street will be lined with warming barrels for the holidaygoers to stay toastywarm and
featuring the Brothers Brann and specialguests.Doorsopen at 6:30 p.m. Advanced tickets are
$12. Ticketsatthe door are $15. The sounds of the season will serenade shoppers as Christmas carolers stroll Main Street and visit local merchants' stores. Everyone can have a great time being a singing sensation during the Christmas Karaoke on Saturday afternoon starting at 4 p.m. Also, don't miss the children's Christmas activities downtown Friday and Saturday. The annual fudge contest will be judged at the Red Rooster Cafe,
cut the bite of 01' Man Winter. Wild Carrot Herbals will roast chestnuts in front of their store on Saturday starting at 3 p.m., so be suretostop by fora sample. The Winterfest Lights Parade is scheduledfor5:30 p.m. Saturday evening and includes entries from clubs, businesses and individuals celebrating the season. Santa will be escorted in his sleigh down Main Street by volunteers from the Enterprise Fire Department. Parade winners will be announced following the parade along with drawings for children's stockings and gift certificates.
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Tom Drake, Bart Budwig and Andrew Esquibel are the featured musicians when the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance presents another edition of its monthly songwriter showcase, Tunesmith Night, at 7 p.m. Saturday at Lear's Main Street Grill, 111 W. Main St., Enterprise. Admission is$10 atthedooror by season pass. Doors open at 6 p.m. All ages are welcome. From Moscow, Idaho, Drake was born in the ancestral stomping grounds of Merle Haggard, John Steinbeck and Woody Guthrie, and raised all over the United States. Drake crafts songs to leap the canyon between the heart and head, the poet and roadhouse, the grapes of wrath, the red mud Mississippi back roads and the old West. •I The music of Budwig bridges thegap between the wide-open sprawl of classic Americana, the insightfulobservations offolk and the grit and honesty of authentic country. Recently relocating to Enterprise from the Palouse country of Idaho, Budwig brings songs that are highly evolved, utterly natural and unwaveringly human. Wallowa County musician Courtesy photo Esquibel, whose skill as a guitarist Bart Budwig's music runs from Americana to folk and country. has been well known locally, now Courtesy photo makes his Tunesmith debut with 100.7 FM The Bull." sician plays a song. Then the next Tom Drake crafts songs to leap recently penned songs inspired by Tunesmith Night is presented t a k es a turn, creating an interest- the canyon between the heart "Emily Bronte, Eva Cassidy and in around-robin format. Each mu- ing and varied performance. and the head.
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A Living Nativity to unfold Dec. 19-20 Now in its ninth year, A Living Nativity will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20 at the La Grande Adventist Church, 2702 Adams Ave. The event includes an outdoor and indoor walk-through experience, free admission, live Christmas music and refreshments. Donationsare appreciated. Attendance averages about 2,000people a year,said Jim Bars, publicity director,ofthe community-sponsored event thatcelebratesthebirth of Jesus.
Celebrate holidays with Christmas music Join the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance in celebrating the holiday season with a variety of Christmas music Dec. 21 at Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403, N. Main
St., Joseph. The concert startsat4 p.m. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. H oliday treats and hotcider will be served. Admission to the concert is by donation. Proceeds benefit both the WVMA and the Josephy Center.
Museum presents 'Art in the Face of War' Pepsi Primetime@the Museum presents the awardwinning film documentary, "Art in the Face of War" at 6 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, behind Wildhorse Resort and Casino near Pendleton. Eight World War II artists/ veteransrecount their service experience and their use of art for journalism, as a tactical tooland to preserve theirown sanity. The film honors the experiences and the work of Victor Dowd, Syd Greenberg, Doug Leigh, among others.
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It's a special holiday edition of Fishtrap Fireside. Rich Wandschneider will tell a few seasonal tales, plus there will be poetry by Ester Bentz and an open mic where folks can get up and tell a holiday story of their own. The event runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the Fishtrap House, 400 E. Grant St., Enterprise. Admission is free.
Wandschneider moved to the Wallowas in 1971 as a back-tothe-lander with a job at the local county Extension office. After five years of Extension work, he and his wife Judy opened the Bookloft, a localbook store and cultural center. They sold the business to Mary Swanson in 1988. That year, Wandschneider and fiiends started Fishtrap. He is now building the Josephy Library of Western History and Culture and promoting the legacy of fellow Fishtrap founder, historian and advocate for American Indians, Alvin M. Josephy Jr. Cathy Sterbentz, a.k.a. Ester Bentz, has been a"boomerang" resident of Wallowa County since the late 1980s.
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While patiently awaiting literary fame and fortune, she has eked out a living cooking at camps, tutoring kids, managing motels, writing for newspapers and working in the woods. Now as the hourglass shifts from half-full to half-empty, she's holding out hope for posthumous publication. Fishtrap Fireside is a monthly event for Wallowa County writers to read and share their work. FishtrapFiresidetakes place the second Friday of every month October through April. The community is encouraged to attend these events, enjoy light refreshments and hear new work Courtesy phato by local writers beside a crackling Rich Wandschneider will tell a few seasonal tales at Fishtrap Firefire. side. The event will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Fishtrap House.
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Boise concerts plan busy holiday season Ready for a road trip? A busy concert schedule is coming to Boise venues throughout the holiday season, artists from Horse Feathers to Billy Idol, famous forthesong"Mony Mony." Here are some of the highlights: • Flogging Molly and the Mighty Stef, Dec. 11, Knitting Factory • Horse Feathers, Dec. 12, Neurolux • Adelitas Way, Dec. 12, Knitting Factory • Pallbearer, Dec. 12, The Shredder • Billy Idol, Dec. 14, Knitting Factory • The Grouch & Eligh, Dec. 14, The Reef • DJ True Justice and Z-man, Dec. 16, Neurolux • B-Side Players, Dec. 18, The Bouquet
• Malachi and Forgotten, Dec. 19, Knitting Factory • Alrosonics, Dec. 20, Neurolux • Hollow Wood, Dec. 27, The Crux • Innocent Man and Stoneseed, Dec. 31, Tom Grainey's To order tickets, go to www. songkick.com/metro areas/24581us-boise.
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