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ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, May 20, 2017 BRIEFLY Art show features paintings on Plexiglas BAKER CITY — The artwork of Brian Sostrom remains on display at Crossroads Carnegie Art Center through Saturday, May 27. The Carnation, Washington, man’s exhibit features acrylic paintings on Plexiglas titled “Western Shadows.” In addition, the artwork of Baker Middle School students is featured in the student gallery. Sostrom said his atmospheric images are not intended to communicate a story but rather create an intriguing visual poem. The slick surface of the plastic sheeting makes an excellent surface for subtle brushwork and mark making. The flip side of the Plexiglas is covered with layers of transparent textures that harmonize and compliment the painted image. Glass beads and iridescent paint are often incorporated into his work and alter the appearance of the surface as the lighting and angle of view shift. The art center is open Monday through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s located at 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City. There is no admission charge. For more information about entering, visit www.crossroads- arts.org or call 541-523-5369. Free festival features more than 100 acts COTTAGE GROVE — A free, all-ages entertainment festival highlights more than 100 regional acts. The People’s Pick Local Music Showcase is June 30 through July 1 at Bohemia Park & Amphitheater. The 14-acre pet-friendly heritage park, which features a play structure and water feature, is in Cottage Grove. The live performances include various types of singers, bands, DJs, live painters, dancers, spinners, and performance acts. Also, food and other vendors will be selling goods. Camping passes for tent sites can be reserved for $10 to $22. Also, recreational vehicle hook-up spots range from $40 to $60. For more information, visit http://peoplespick. cgmapresents.org. Concert includes Hermiston violinist LA GRANDE — The Showstoppers concert of the Grande Ronde Symphony Orchestra includes tunes from movies and the world of rock. The performance also features the winners of the concerto-aria competition, including Sidney Tovey, a junior from Hermiston High School. A violin player, she will present “Concerto No. 3 for Violin and Orchestra.” The concert is Wednesday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m. at in McKenzie Theater on the Eastern Oregon University campus in La Grande. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, $2 for college students, $1 for grades 8-12 and free for seventh graders and younger. For more information, contact grsymphony2@ gmail.com or visit www. granderondesymphony.org. Trump visit draws Keith to Saudi Arabia DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — American country singer Toby Keith, known for songs such as “Whiskey Girl” and “Beer For My Horses,” is scheduled to perform in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, this weekend in an event that coincides with President Donald Trump’s first overseas visit. Saudi entertainment website Lammt, which is advertising the event, says Saturday’s free concert is open to men only. It will also feature an Arabian lute player. Saudi Arabia adheres to an ultraconservative interpretation of Islamic law. Alcohol is banned and unrelated men and women are segregated in public. The kingdom has recently loosened the reins on entertainment, including allowing musical concerts that had been banned for the past two decades. Saudi Arabia hopes to dazzle Trump with a lineup of summits and events this weekend. East Oregonian Page 3C New musician in town Turner is the first film that he has actively composed pieces for. Reassembling many of the same players from Trembling Frames, Barr and company improvised off of a collection of melodic themes, astern Oregon which results in a set of seems to be moody and undulating bringing in a steady instrumental pieces that stream of artists and align with the narrative musicians these days. The of the film. latest transplant to the “The Past Is Never area is Lincoln Barr, the Dead” follows the singer-songwriter force story David Lee behind the Seattle-based Robinson, who has been band Red Jacket Mine. imprisoned for murder Although his residency in Missouri for 17 years. is temporary — his The circumstances relocation surrounding his was conviction are rather driven by dubious: There was his wife’s never any physical two year evidence only a clinical testimony by a witness rotation who later recanted at Good under 13 counts of Shepherd perjury. Additionally, Hospital J.D. an inmate within the — Barr Kindle Missouri prison system looks Comment separately confessed forward to to Robinson’s crime planting though that inmate is some roots in the region now deceased. Robinson and actively participating is now represented by in its artistic community. Brian Cave Law Firm Born and raised in and his case is in front Mississippi and inspired of the Missouri Supreme by Nirvana to pick up Court. The legal saga of a guitar, Lincoln cut Robinson, a black man his teeth in music by from the segregated performing in praise community of Sikeston, groups at his Pentecostal Contributed photo Church. Upon turning 18, Lincoln Barr has played in Seattle-based bands and recently moved to Eastern highlights the racial disparities of the justice Barr started to seriously Oregon. He will play at Echo Cellars on May 27. system of which the pursue the craft of remained the driving vision Tuscon’s Calexico), Dan Walker public is continually songwriting. Inspired by of the group. Over the course (keyboardist of Red Jacket more exposed to with each lo-fi heroes Elliott Smith and Mine), New York-based reed passing news cycle. Guided By Voices, Barr bought a of three albums and numerous player Levon Henry, and Seattle Despite the experimental 4-track tape recorder in the early singles and EPs, Red Jacket Mine’s output evolved from jazz vibraphonist Susan Pascal, leanings of his soundtrack work, 2000s. By the summer of 2003 jangly power pop Trembling Frames “deconstructs Barr’s solo performances stick Barr was living to a sardonic and standards in order to see what to tried and true troubadour in Seattle and had sophisticated pop makes them tick,” as Barr puts territory, standing in defiance of amassed enough Go see it style reminiscent it. The songs on the record evoke his earlier apprehension about material worthy Lincoln Barr will of Elvis Costello torch ballads that Julie London being a “singer-songwriter.” His of building a band play at Echo Ridge and Steely Dan. or Blossom Dearie might sing. sets typically revolve around around. Cellars on Saturday, They also worked It also explores lyrical territory songs from Trembling Frames, “I was really May 27 at 7 p.m. with a lineup more personal than Barr has select Red Jacket Mine numbers self-conscious of of high profile mapped before, delving into and a few choice covers. It coming off as a veteran producers themes of depression and will be interesting to see how a ‘singer-songwriter’ from the Pacific Northwest self-doubt, though a casual listen year or two of living in Eastern at the time,” says Barr. “It including Jack Endino, Ken wouldn’t make that apparent Oregon will influence his work. reminded me of that Morrisey Stringfellow (of The Posies and as the lush instrumentation and Barr performs at Echo Ridge quote, ‘I thought if you had an harmonies throughout the record Cellars on Saturday, May 27. acoustic guitar it meant you were Big Star) and Johnny Sangster. Lincoln’s recently released capture the ears first. ■ a protest singer.’” debut solo album “Trembling Barr is now turning his James Dean Kindle is the So Barr started Red Frames” thrusts his stylistic attention towards film scoring. East Oregonian’s entertainment Jacket Mine as a vehicle to trajectory ever forward toward Although he has contributed columnist, the executive perform his songs. Although jazz standards. Featuring a previously recorded material director of the Oregon East they were a band in the notable lineup of musicians to soundtracks before, “The Symphony and a Pendleton sense that arrangements and that includes John Convertino Past Is Never Dead,” by St. musician. Contact him at administrative duties were (drummer/percussionist of Louis documentarian Steve jamesdeankindle@gmail.com. collectively handled, Barr Seattle transplant brings evolving musical styles to Eastern Oregon E WHAT TO DO Festivals Downtown Comes Alive •Saturday, May 20; 9 a.m.- 11 p.m. •Downtown Pendleton w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / events/1625907804103122 Free. Features live music, period actors from College Community Theatre, sidewalk sales, refreshments and a beer garden. Bark for Life •Saturday, May 20; 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. •Riverfront Park, Orchard Extension Loop, Hermiston w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / events/1844156179206870 $20 with a dog, $10 no dog. A cancer survivors meal is free at noon. A fun run/walk at 1 p.m. is $15 (free for kids) offers priz- es. Dog contests for biggest, smallest, hairiest, human look- a-like. Raises money for the American Cancer Society. Fiesta de Salud of Hermiston •Sunday, May 21; noon-4 p.m. •Mirasol Family Health Cen- ter, 589 N.W. 11th St., Hermis- ton www.yvfwc.com Free. Food, fun and health information. Features 15-20 booths and activities for all ages. Live entertainment in- cludes a mariachi band. Spray Rodeo & Eastern Oregon Half Marathon •May 26-28 •Spray www.sprayrodeo.com $10 adults, $5 kids 6-12, free 5-and-under. Rodeo action at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (slack on Friday). Event also features a Buckaroo Breakfast, parade (Saturday, 11 a.m.) and Cowboy Church (Sunday, 9 a.m.). Half marathon is Satur- day at 8 a.m. ($30 for individuals or $50 relay teams; shirts $5). Heart of the Country Rodeo •Saturday, May 27; 12:30 p.m. •Quantum 9 Arena, Helix www.helixrodeo.org $10 adults, $5 ages 5-12, free 4-and-under. Features bull riding, saddle bronc, stock saddle bronc riding, calf roping, barrel racing (ages 12-and-un- der), stick horse racing (ages 6-and-under) and mutton bustin’ (ages 4-8). Bid on rough stock riders during Calcutta Friday, May 26 at 7 p.m. at the Helix Pub. Music until 10 p.m. after the rodeo by the Cory Peterson Band. Art & Museums “Western Shadows” •Monday-Saturdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. •Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn St., Baker City www.crossroads-arts.org Free. Features acrylic paint- ings on Plexiglas by Brian Sos- trom of Carnation, Washington. Runs through May 27. “Spirit of Place” •Monday-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. •Pendleton Art + Frame, 36 S.W. Court Ave. www.pendletonartandframe. com Free. Landscape oil paint- ings of the changing seasons and colored pen and ink images by Paulette Carter are on dis- play through June 30. Open Regional Exhibit •Tuesday-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. •Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. www.pendletonarts.org Free. View work of 100+ artists from across the region, who will be vying for more than $1,200 in prize money. Runs through June 23. •40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton No cover during Live Music Thursday. TripleShot •Friday, May 26; Saturday, May 27; Monday, May 28; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission Ugandan Kids Choir •Sunday, May 28; 10:30 a.m. •Hermiston Church of the Nazarene, 1520 W. Orchard Ave. www.facebook.com/ugan- dankidschoir Free. Features 10-child choir presenting traditional rhythmic dances and songs of Africa. “Showstoppers” •Wednesday, May 31; 7:30 p.m. •McKenzie Theater, Eastern Oregon University, La Grande www.granderondesympho- ny.org $12 adults, $8 seniors, $2 college students, $1 grades 8-12. Grande Ronde Sympho- ny Orchestra performs tunes from movies and the world of rock. Also features winners of the concerto-aria competition, including Sidney Tovey, a junior violin player from Hermiston High School. The Rocker Fellas •The Pheasant, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston LOL Comedy Jam •Thursdays; 8 p.m. •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. No cover. May 25: Kaz Ga- ble Mac’s Trivia Night •First Thursday of month, 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. Wine tasting •Fridays, 4-8 p.m. •Sno Road Winery, 111 W. Main St., Echo. 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 w/DJ David •Fridays; 8 p.m. •Riverside Sports Bar, 1501 Sixth St., Umatilla DJ and dancing •Fridays, 8 p.m. •The Pheasant, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston Cimmi’s Late Night Marti- ni Lounge Music •Saturday, June 3; 6-9 p.m. •Hamley Steakhouse & Sa- loon, 8 S.E. Court Ave., Pend- leton No cover. Favorite songs from the ’60s. •Fridays; 9 p.m.-midnight •Virgil’s at Cimmiyotti’s, 137 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. Features martinis, mixology and music. The Mix Liberty Quartet Theater & film •Saturday, May 20; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission J.J. Hill & Chong Slippy •Saturday, May 20; 9 p.m. •Hamley Steakhouse & Sa- loon, 8 S.E. Court Ave., Pend- leton No cover. Happy hour from 10 p.m. to close. Open Mic at GP •Thursday, May 25; 7-9 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages are wel- come during the last Thurs- day of each month. Bring your instrument, voice, family and friends. Live Music Thursday •Thursday, May 25; 7-9 p.m. •Friday, June 9; 7 p.m. •Hermiston Church of the Nazarene, 1520 W. Orchard Ave. www.facebook.com/ugan- dankidschoir Free, offering taken. The Boise-based Southern gospel quartet performs. Night life DJ music •Saturdays, 8 p.m. •The Pheasant, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston Karaoke w/DJ David •Saturdays; 8 p.m. •Riverside Sports Bar, 1501 Sixth St., Umatilla Digital Karaoke •Thursdays and Fridays, 8 p.m. “The Odd Couple” (male version) •Saturday, May 20: 7:30 p.m. •BMCC, Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pend- leton $15 adults, $10 students & children. Ages 3-and-under not admitted. College Community Theatre presents Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” with JJ Hill as Oscar Madison and Riley Mul- vihill at Felix Ungar in the male version. “The Odd Couple” (female version) •Saturday, May 20; Sunday, May 21: 2 p.m. •BMCC, Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pend- leton $15 adults, $10 students & children. Ages 3-and-under not admitted. College Community Theatre presents Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” with Janette Lemons as Olive Madison and MJ Kuhar at Florence Ungar in the female version. “Jewels” •Wednesday, May 24; 6 p.m. •Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla www.phtww.com $10-$15. Direct from En- gland, filmed live and rebroad- cast, this live cinema presenta- tion features the Royal Ballet. Beer, wine and popcorn will be available for purchase. “The Little Mermaid” •Wednesday, May 31; 6 p.m. •Echo School District, 600 Gerone St. www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Q3HpYtkVKYQ Free. Echo Middle School students present the Disney musical. Hot tickets •What the Festival: June 16-19, Wolf Run Ranch, near Dufur. Three-day music, art, film and interactive festival. Features 90 electronic music DJs on eight stages and the largest splash pool in North America. Camping options available ($300-$2,500) via www.whatthefestival.com •People’s Pick Local Mu- sic Showcase: (featuring 100+ acts) June 30-July 1, Bohemia Park & Amphitheater. All ages, free admission. Camping ($10- $60) via http://peoplespick.cg- mapresents.org •Pendleton Whisky Fest: (featuring Maroon 5) July 15, Pendleton Round-Up Grounds. Box/grand stand seats still avail- able ($70-$95) via www.pendle- tonwhiskymusicfest.com •Umatilla County Fair Main Stage: Reserved seats $12- $20. LoCash (Aug. 8), Tracy Lawrence (Aug. 9), Marshall Tucker Band (Aug. 10), Latino Night (Aug. 11), Great White (Aug. 12). Tickets via www.uma- tillacounty.net/fair •Maryhill Winery Summer Concert Series: Michael Mc- Donald & Boz Scaggs, Aug. 12 ($46-$325), ZZ Top & The Doo- bie Brothers Aug. 26 ($76-$400), Steve Winwood, Sept. 9 ($46- $86), Goo Goo Dolls & Phillip Phillips, Sept. 17 ($50-$1,500) near Goldendale, Washington. Tickets via www.ticketfly.com Want to get your event listed in our calendar? Send information to community@eastoregonian.com, or c/o Tammy Malgesini, 333 E. Main Street, Hermiston, OR, 97838.
