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ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, January 16, 2016 East Oregonian Page 3C PENDLETON Kindle, Playboys to ¿lm band documentary at Slickfork By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian With three albums under their belts — “Camp¿re Pop Abstrac- tion,” “Pendleton Jazz Club” and “Many Splendored Things” — James Dean Kindle & the Eastern Oregon Playboys are looking to bigger and better things in 2016. During its eight-year history, the group has played everywhere from dive bars and coffee shops to house parties and rodeo arenas. Coming up, Kindle and his bandmates will perform at one of the frontman’s favorite venues as they prepare to produce a concert documentary. A local ¿lm crew led by Cedric Wildbill and an audio crew headed up by Bart Budwig will be on hand as the group performs Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Hamley Slickfork Saloon. Calling the Slickfork a very beautiful room with its polar bear skin rugs and nude paintings, Kindle said the setting will look attractive on video. “It is also evocative of the ‘old west’ heritage of Pendleton and that makes it rather suitable for this documentary since it will be promoting an image of Pendleton including that heritage,” Kindle said. James Dean Kindle & The Eastern Oregon Playboys WHERE: Hamley Slickfork Saloon WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 23 TIME: 7 p.m., doors open; 8 p.m., show COST: $5 (door or www. brownpapertickets.com) INFO: 21 and older ALSO: Misty Mouth (Pendle- ton) and Brian Bovenizer and the Koala Cowboys (Astoria) Staff photo by E.J. Harris James Dean Kindle and the Eastern Oregon Playboys perform during the Wednesdays In The Park concert series at Roy Raley Park last July in Pendleton. The project, which is partially funded by a grant from the Umatilla County Cultural Coalition, also is intended to promote cultural tourism in Umatilla County. It has been Kindle’s desire for some time to make a video of the band to assist in capturing their live show as an additional tool in promoting the Playboys. “In many ways, a concert documentary has the potential to be more representative of us than our studio albums as our stage perfor- mances have a spontaneous energy as opposed to the calculation and perfection that a studio recording requires,” Kindle said. Kindle said the stars sort of aligned for the project, given the ¿nancial support from the cultural coalition and a stable lineup with the group — J. D. Kindle (songwriter, vocals, multi-instrumentalist), Brian Baird (bass, backup vocals), Peter Walters (guitar, saxophone, WHAT TO DO BRIEFLY Fishtrap announces The Big Read Festivals ENTERPRISE — Amos Tappan Wilder, the nephew of Thornton Wilder, is the special guest for Fishtrap’s The Big Read kick-off event. Fishtrap will celebrate the works of Thornton Wilder, who is the only writer to receive Pulitzer Prizes for both ¿ction and drama. In addition to being American classics, his novel “The Bridge of San Luis Rey” and stage drama “Our Town” are classics of world literature as well. The Big Read kicks off Thursday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at Hurricane Creek Grange Hall, 63081 Hurricane Creek Road, Joseph. Admission is free and grange members will provide pie. The Big Read continues through the end of February with weekly events, including a screening of the ¿lm “OT: Our Town,” a panel discussion with local faith leaders about important themes in Wilder’s work, six performances of “Our Town” by the Mid-Valley Theater Company and a Big Read Finale featuring ¿lms by Wallowa County students. Details about those events are available at www.¿shtrap.org programsthe-big-read. Founded in 1998, Fishtrap’s mission is to promote clear thinking and good writing in and about the American West. It hosts creative writing workshops, retreats, arts and lectures series, and other special events. Fishtrap is located at 400 E. Grant St., Enterprise. For more information, contact Mike Midlo at mike#¿shtrap. org, 541-426-3623 or visit www.¿shtrap.org. Jan. 20-23 Ferguson Ridge Ski Area, Joseph Race Central, Joseph www.eaglecapextreme.com No charge for spectators. Shuttles are available to the ski area. In addition, Race Central — the Joseph Community Cen- ter — features the latest race in- formation, treats and hot drinks, information on sled dogs and mushing, DVDs, and kids’ cor- ner with activities, books, and scheduled kids’ events. There is a charge for the Saturday nigh banquet of $20 for adults, $8/ youths 5-12. Reading features Holocaust memoirs WALLA WALLA — A staged reading of “Auschwitz and After” will include a talk- back session with Pat Henry, a professor emeritus of foreign languages and literature at Whitman College. Henry was inspired to write the play adaptation due to his interest in Holocaust studies. Adapted from Charlotte Delbo’s memoirs, it recounts the comradeship that allowed a group of French women to survive imprisonment in Nazi concentration camps and their dif¿culty in creating new lives upon their return to Paris. The event is Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Power House Theater, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Tickets are $12 for adults and free for students. For more information, call 509-529-6500 or visit www. phtww.com. ——— Submit information to: tmalgesini@eastoregonian. com or drop off to the attention of Tammy Malgesini at 333 E. Main St., Hermiston. Call 541-564-4539 with questions. drums) and Adam Mack (lead drums, percussionist). With that forward momentum, Kindle said the timing is right to record a new album. With the exception of Mack, who joined the band just over a year ago, the group’s members have been friends since high school, playing and jamming together throughout the years. In its formative stage, the band’s lineup included guitarist Cody Nash, who departed to join the Air Force. Also, the band previously featured Matt Van Sickle on drums and percussion. He left to work on other projects in November 2014. Shortly thereafter, Mack, who moved from the Portland area with his family, joined the Playboys. Kindle came up the band name a decade ago when he was getting into western swing. The Eastern Oregon Playboys, he said, felt reminiscent of the genre (Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys). In addi- tion, it’s representative of where the band hails from. “Ironically, we don’t ¿t in the western swing genre, even though we incorporate some of its elements,” Kindle said. Collaborating with other local professionals should result in a positive impact on the entire project, Kindle said. Kindle’s yoga instructor, Tania Wildbill, is married to Cedric Wildbill, who are co-di- rectors of the award-winning docu- mentary “American Cowboys.” And Kindle ¿rst met Budwig, a sound engineer and musician based in Enterprise, during a festival in Astoria. They also have performed together. “After we receive a ¿nal mix-down of the audio, Rian (Beach of the local band Misty Mouth) and I, under Cedric’s guidance, will sync the audio and video and assemble a ¿nal cut. So, you can say there is a mentoring component to this project as well.” Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog Race Robert Burns Supper Saturday, Jan. 23; 2 p.m. Condon Elks Lodge, 117 S. Main St. $17/single, $30/couple. A celebration of Condon’s Scottish heritage — coinciding with the birthday of Robert Burns, Scot- land’s beloved bard — featuring music, recitations, shortbread contests, Scottish trivia con- test, oral family histories, food, merriment and more. The event continues into the night. Contact 541-384-2421 or times-jour- nal@jncable.com for more infor- mation. Melonville Comedy Festival Saturday, Jan. 30; 8 p.m. Hermiston Conference Center, 415 S. Highway 395 www.melonvillecomedyfes- tival.com $35. Features stand-up comedians Greg Hahn, Drew Barth and Travis Nelson. Art & Museums Wine & Design Paint Nite Monday, Jan. 18 & 25; 7 p.m. Mac’s Bar & Grill, 1400 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton $20. 21 and older. Girls Night Out participants follow instructions to create unique masterpieces. Mac’s provides canvas, paints, easels, brushes, aprons and a lively atmosphere with music. Reservations re- quired. (541-276-5531). First Draft Writers’ Series Thursday, Jan. 21, 7 p.m. Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. www.pendletonarts.org Free. Features Nancy Knowles and Thomas Madden, both poets from La Grande. Also, short open mic readings from the audience. American Art Master- pieces Monday-Thursdays; 11 a.m-7 p.m., Friday-Saturdays; 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. www.hermistonlibrary.us Provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities, artwork by John James Audu- bon, Norman Rockwell and oth- ers are on display through the month of January. BMCC Faculty & Staff Art Show Monday-Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Betty Feves Memorial Gal- lery, Blue Mountain Communi- ty College, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Free. Gallery also open by appointment by calling 541-278- 5952. The exhibit runs through Feb. 4. ArtWORKz 2016 Opens Saturday, Jan. 23 Monday - Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tamástslikt Cultural Insti- tute, near Wildhorse Resort & Casino. www.tamastslikt.org $10/adults, $9/senior citi- zens, $6/youths, free/5 and un- der or $25/family of four. Youth art show and competition fea- tures original artwork from area youths. Prizes presented Sat- urday, Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. during an Awards Reception. Runs through Feb. 27. Heritage Station Muse- um Tuesday-Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 108 S.W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton www.heritagestationmuse- um.org $5/adults, $2/student, $4/se- niors, $10/family. SAGE Center Monday-Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 101 Olson Road, Board- man www.visitsage.com $5/adults, $3/students, se- niors, free/under 5. An interac- tive visitor center highlighting sustainable agriculture and en- ergy. On-site store features local art, jewelry, food, wine and gifts. Music Harmonious Funk MUSIC REVIEW David Bowie’s last alEum ¿tting epitaph Saturday, Jan. 16, 9 p.m. No cover Wildhorse Sports Bar at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, off Highway 331, Mission. Sisters in Song Monday, Jan. 18; 6:30 p.m. Pendleton High School choir room, 1810 N.W. Carden Ave. Free. Meets weekly while rehearsing for spring concert, which is June 12. No auditions required. Martin Luther King Day Celebration Monday, Jan. 18; 6-8 p.m. *UHDW3DFL¿F:LQH&RIIHH Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages. Music by J.D. Kindle, Dan Haug, Mar- garet Mayer & associates and more. Colleen Heauser Friday, Jan. 22; Saturday, Jan. 23, 9 p.m. No cover Wildhorse Sports Bar at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, off Highway 331, Mission. James Dean Kindle & The Eastern Oregon Playboys Saturday, Jan. 23; 7 p.m. Hamley Saloon, 8 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / events/929270377163726 $5. Join Kindle & the Play- boys for a concert that includes D ¿OP FUHZ IRU D IXWXUH GRFX- mentary of the band. Round- ing out the musical trifecta are Brian Bovenizer & The Koala Cowboys of Astoria and Misty Mouth of Pendleton for a night as decadent as the walls of the Slickfork Saloon. Winter Chamber Music Festival Saturday, Jan. 30 ; 6:30 p.m. Vert Club Room, 345 S.W. Fourth St., Pendleton www.oregoneastsymphony. org $20/adults, $15/students, seniors, $45/family. A series of chamber ensembles, including many Oregon East Symphony players. Includes beer and wine tasting with hors d’oeuvres. Mardi Gras Party Saturday, Jan. 30; 9 p.m. The Pheasant, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston No cover. Party with friends, a special guest DJ and dancing. ing Co., 125 N. First St., Herm- iston No cover. Stop in and meet Frank Cooper, the new brew- er, and a chance to win a pair of tickets to the second annual Beerex Fest (Feb. 27). DJ music Saturdays, 8 p.m. The Pheasant, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston Sunday Fundays Sundays; 4 p.m. Riverside Sports Bar, 1501 Sixth St., Umatilla No cover. Food/drink spe- cials Whiskey Wednesday Game Night Wednesdays; 3-7 p.m. The Pheasant, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston No cover. Drink specials and games, including Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo 64. RocKaraoke Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off High- way 331, Mission. No cover. Live band karaoke the third Wednesday of each month through December. Thursday Night Comedy Thursdays, 8 p.m. Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off High- way 331, Mission. Mac’s Trivia Night Thursdays, 8 p.m. No cover Mac’s Bar & Grill, 1400 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton 21 and older. East. Drink. Think. Teams of 2-8 compete in trivia contest with other teams. Live host and prizes. Series runs through Feb. 25. Digital Karaoke Thursdays and Fridays, 8 p.m. The Pheasant, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston Wine tasting Fridays, 4-8 p.m. Sno Road Winery, 111 W. Main St., Ezcho. Open Mic First/third Friday each month, 8 p.m.-midnight The Packard Tavern, 118 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton www.facebook.com/groups/ pendletonopenmic Karaoke Night life Fridays 8 p.m. (9 p.m. if game on) Riverside Sports Bar, 1501 Sixth St., Umatilla Founders Night DJ and dancing Wednesday, Jan. 20; 5-9 p.m. Nookies/Hermiston Brew- Fridays, 8 p.m. The Pheasant, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston Theater & film “Flashdance the Musical” Friday, Jan. 22; 7 p.m. Windermere Theatre, Ken- newick www.yourtoyotacenter.com $42-$67 (tickets via www. ticketmaster.com). The pop culture phenomenon takes the stage. It features a score that in- cludes hit songs from the movie, as well as 16 new songs written for the musical with music by Robbie Roth and lyrics by Roth and Robert Cary. “Having It All” Sunday, Jan. 24; 1 p.m. Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth St., Walla Walla www.phtww.com Ticket information to be announced. A documentary screening about three women who set out to live their dreams of balancing career, marriage and children. Each learns what “having it all” really means. Cabin Fever Dessert Concert Sunday, Jan. 31; 3 p.m. Heppner Elementary School, 235 E. Stansbury St. $15/admission. Includes Dutch oven dessert by Sharon’s Sweet Treats. John Wambeke & Friends provide an evening of music and humor. Tickets avail- able at the door, or in advance at The Cottage in Hermiston and the Ione and Heppner branches of the Bank of Eastern Oregon. Hot tickets Black Sabbath: The End. Feb. 6, Tacoma Dome. Tickets ($35-$150) available via www. ticketmaster.com The Illusionists - Live from Broadway. Feb. 12, Winder- mere Theatre, Kennewick. Tick- ets ($42-$67) available via www. ticketmaster.com The Tenors. Feb. 13, Riv- ers Event Center Wildhorse Re- sort & Casino. Tickets ($89/with dinner; $59/premium seats, $49/ general admission) available via www.wildhorseresort.com or Wildhorse gift shop Harlem Globetrotters. Feb. 21, Toyota Center, Kenne- wick. Tickets ($80.50-102.50) available via www.ticketmaster. com ——— Want to get your event listed in our calendar? Send information to tmalgesini@eas- toregonian.com, or c/o Tammy Malgesini, 333 E. Main Street, Hermiston, OR, 97838. General Dentistry For You and Your Family By MELINDA NEWMAN Associated Press Two days before his death, David Bowie released “Blackstar,” his 25th album, which serves as a ¿tting musical epitaph. On “Blackstar,” he transforms himself once again, proving that at 69, he still had plenty of surprises up his musical sleeve. Recording primarily with an avant- garde jazz quartet and with a longtime collaborator, co-producer Tony Visconti, Bowie crafted a haunting, seven-song collection that deals thematically with death and despair — and now will be endlessly parsed for clues about his own impending mortality. Far from being depressing, the album feels uplifting and relentlessly inventive. Credit, of course, goes to Bowie, but his new playmates here keep pace with him note for note, especially drummer Mark Guiliana, whose persistent beats provide an earthly tether to Bowie’s often ethereal vocals, and saxophonist Donny McCaslin, whose bleating playing often gives the project a deliberately off-kilter, discordant feel. Whether on the disturbing title track, which ties together two seemingly disparate tunes and is rumored to be about ISIS, the narrated-from-heaven tale “Lazarus,” or the album closer, “I Can’t Give Everything Away,” Bowie has — for the last time — reinvented not only himself, but popular music in a way that challenges, but never alienates, the listener. It’s an appropriate and satisfying musical goodbye. • Digital X-rays • Laser Cavity Detection Extended hours: Mon. - Thur.: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm We take most insurances, including PPO’s Dr. Smith se habla Español 310 SE2nd St., Ste 203 Pendleton, OR 97801 541-276-4768 T. Blair Smith, DMD Edward S. Dolan, DDS
