ENTERTAINMENT
Saturday, January 13, 2018
East Oregonian
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John Running: 1939-2018
Photographer turned camera on injustices
By FELICIA FONSECA
Associated Press
Photo courtesy of Netflix
‘Fearless’
hits the
bulls-eye
on PBR
T
he Pumping Iron of PBR.
Part “The American
Experience” and part
“Wide World of Sports,”
the six-part documentary
series “Fearless” released
in August 2016 on Netflix
follows professional bull riders
from Brazil to the Las Vegas
championships.
With commentating from
the best in the business — J.B.
Mauney calls bull riding
the “worst
drug in the
world” — the
series features
action-packed
photography
equally
appealing to
fans of the
sport and
Stewart
those new
Kirby
to it.
Comment
Called
by Sports
Illustrated “the most dangerous
sport,” bull riding’s dangers
include a 140-pound man being
hit by the horns of a 1,900-
pound bull, getting stomped on
by the hooves, tossed like a rag
doll, and all of the above.
According to Sean Gleason,
PBR’s CEO, the riders aren’t
necessarily insane. “They just
grew up with that desire to
conquer that animal for eight
seconds.”
A fascinating document of
both the sport and the culture
of bull riding, “Fearless” lets
us get to know and become
“It’s not a fight,
it’s a ballet.”
— Andriano Moraes,
three-time PBR champion
emotionally invested in the
riders as we see them advance
through (and get cut from) the
circuit.
Because for the past
several years the world’s
best bull riders have come
from Brazil, much of the
show contains subtitles for
viewers unacquainted with the
Portuguese language. In the
words of three-time champion
Adriano Moraes, the first
Brazilian to dominate the sport,
“It’s not a fight, it’s a ballet.”
He’s talking about the
ability to anticipate the bull’s
moves. Yet in other ways,
bull riding isn’t like ballet
at all. Dr. Tandy Freeman,
the medical director of PBR,
assures viewers that bull
riding, with its frequently
incumbent concussions and
spinal damages, often results
in “the same sorts of injuries
you see in motor vehicle
trauma.”
For PBR champ Renato
Nunes, the high risks hit
home: In 1995 his brother
was head-butted by a bull and
went into a coma for 17 days.
When he woke up, he couldn’t
remember who anyone was
for two years, and never fully
regained walking ability.
Half of the 100 judged
points possible in a ride are
based on how well the bull
jumps and spins, so because
the bull can be every bit
as important as the rider,
cowboys want bulls that fit
their style. Either way, on the
circuit they ride the best bulls
every weekend.
In some sports — boxing,
notably — former champs still
itch to return. Not legendary
cowboy Ty Murray, though.
The PBR co-founder flatly
states he hasn’t wanted to do it
at any moment since retiring.
To him, the young guys “look
like candles in the wind.”
The documentary is
available on Netflix, and the
Banner Bank PBR Classic
is Sept. 10-11 at the Happy
Canyon Arena in Pendleton.
■
Stewart Kirby is a writer and
critic who lives in La Grande.
Contact him at stewartkirby66@
gmail.com.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — An
Arizona man celebrated for the
humanity that was showcased in
his photographs of people across
the Colorado Plateau and the world
has died.
John Running died Sunday of
complications from a brain tumor at
his Flagstaff home, said his daughter,
Raechel Running. He was 77.
His love of people, places and
their cultures took him down the
Colorado River through the Grand
Canyon, to Mexico to photograph
the Tarahumara and across the
U.S. to highlight what he saw as
injustices against Native Americans.
He photographed children near
the sea in Trinidad and honored
another photographer with pictures
of farmers, fishermen, homemakers
and children in Scotland.
Running briefly aspired to be a
geologist before pawning a 12-gauge
shotgun his father gave him on
his 12th birthday to buy a camera
while working in the New Mexico
oil fields. He honed photography
while serving in the U.S. Marine
Corps, developing photos under
the cover of a blanket in his bunk.
He analyzed lunar images with the
U.S. Geological Survey, produced
Raechel Running via AP
This 2012 photo provided by Raechel Running shows her father,
photographer John Running, left, with Jones Benally at their fam-
ily photo studio in Flagstaff, Ariz.
training films for astronauts, and in
1967 won a photography contest
in Flagstaff, where he had moved
with his first wife, Helen. The two
met while Running was stationed
in Trinidad and had two children —
Raechel and John Paul.
Throughout decades, Running
mentored aspiring photographers
at his downtown Flagstaff studio,
which closed a few years ago. He
was known for intimate portraits
of Navajos and Hopis who were
displaced from each other’s land in
one of the largest relocation efforts
in U.S. history. He saw a similar
story line in the Israel-Palestinian
conflict and traveled there with
Sue Bennett, a photographer who
became his romantic partner, to
document people’s lives.
Running’s photos also became
album covers for Canyon Records,
an independent label specializing
in Native American music. Owner
Robert Doyle said Running was the
only photographer he would hire for
more than 15 years because he was
confident Running understood tribal
culture and reservation life, he was
generous and people felt comfort-
able around him.
“Part of the Canyon mission
was to present our artists not as
ethnic artists but as human beings,
for people to take away their ethnic
lens,” Doyle said. “That’s one thing
I learned from John was to discard
the ethnic lens, to see people, the
humanity, the individual.”
His photos of cowboys, women
body builders, corporate executives
and pow wows landed in annual
reports, calendars, advertisements,
magazines and books. Running
donated his collection to Northern
Arizona University’s Cline Library
in 2014 — some 20 million images,
archivist Jonathan Pringle said.
Some of the collection is digitized,
including a timeline of Running’s
life and journal entries.
The library is hopeful the collection
will give people a glimpse of the work
that went into Running’s photos.
“I’m always really optimistic
that they want to dig a little deeper
and learn about the context,” Pringle
said. “And there is such strength in
his pictures.”
WHAT TO DO
Festivals
Eagle Cap Extreme
Sled Dog Race
•Jan. 17-20
•Joseph, Enterprise, Fergi
Ski Area
www.eaglecapextreme.com
Free, except banquet ($20/
adults, $8/ages 5-12) People
can watch races, which includes
the Iditarod & Yukon Quest quali-
fiers; meet-and-greet with mush-
ers at vet checks; Race Central
and Kids’ Corner.
Pursuit Conference 2018
•Friday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m.; Sat-
urday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m., 2 p.m.,
7 p.m.
•Hermiston Assembly of God
Church, 730 E. Hurlburt Ave.
www.pursuitconf.com
Free. Faith-based confer-
ence featuring live music, inspi-
rational speakers and more.
Melonville Comedy
Festival
•Saturday, Jan. 27; 8 p.m.
•Hermiston Conference Cen-
ter, 415 S. Highway 395
$35. 21-and-older show fea-
tures co-headliners Kermet Apio
and Derek Richards. Opening
the show is Cory Michaelis. Tick-
ets available at the conference
center. Food available for pur-
chase.
Art, Museums &
Authors
Martin Luther King Day of
Service
•Monday, Jan. 15; 9 a.m.-
noon
•Pendleton Center for the
Arts, 214 N. Main St.
www.pendletonarts.org
Free. People ages 12 and
older are invited to help with
clean-up activities. Compli-
mentary pizza lunch at noon.
RSVP requested via director@
pendletonarts.org or 541-278-
9201.
Photography Club Exhibit
•Monday-Thursdays; 11 a.m-
7 p.m.,
•Friday-Saturdays; 10 a.m.-5
p.m.
•Hermiston Public Library,
235 E. Gladys Ave.
Free. The work of Photogra-
phy Club members, is on display.
Runs through Jan. 31.
Watercolor Society
of Oregon
•Monday-Thursdays,
9:30
a.m.-1:30 p.m.
•Betty Feves Memorial Gal-
lery, Blue Mountain Community
College, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave.,
Pendleton.
Free. The traveling show fea-
tures 20 award-winning paintings
from the society’s bi-annual jur-
ied exhibition by noted artist/juror
Paul Jackson. Gallery also open
by appointment by calling 541-
278-5952. Runs through Feb. 15.
2018 ArtWORKz Junior Art
Show & Competition
•Thursday, Jan. 18, submis-
sions due
•Jan. 27-March 17; exhibit
displayed
Pendleton pub crawl
supports pint-sized fun
PENDLETON — Grab your friends
and head out for an evening of fun while
benefiting the Children’s Museum of
Eastern Oregon.
The Holiday Hangover Pub Crawl
is Saturday, Jan. 20 from 4-10 p.m. in
downtown Pendleton. Hosted by the
Pendleton Downtown Association,
pre-sale tickets are $15 at www.eventbrite.
com or cash sales at Great Pacific Wine &
Coffee Co., The Prodigal Son Brewery &
Pub, The Packard Tavern, Sister’s Cafe or
Hamleys Steakhouse. Tickets purchased
the day of the event are $20.
In addition to the ticket locations,
other participants include Oregon Grain
Growers Brand Distillery, Rainbow Cafe,
Virgil’s At Cimmiyotti’s and 40 Taps. The
ticket includes a stainless steel pint glass,
deals at each participating location and a
chance to win in a drawing.
In addition, many of the local
establishment are planning to have
special live entertainment, including the
Joseph Hein Band from 7-9:30 p.m. (all
ages) at Great Pacific and The Wasteland
Kings at 9 p.m. at Hamley’s.
A nonprofit place space, the Children’s
Museum of Eastern Oregon was
established in 1996. It features wide range
of educational exhibits and activities for
children of all ages.
Located at 400 S. Main St., the
museum is open Tuesday through
Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s
•Saturday, Feb. 10; 1 p.m.,
artists’ reception
•Tamástslikt Cultural Institute,
near Wildhorse Resort & Casino.
www.tamastslikt.org
Free. All artists 18-and-un-
der are invited to submit entires
for show. During maintenance
closure, submissions can be
dropped off at the front entrance.
Music
Expertease
•Saturday, Jan. 13; 8 p.m. No
cover
•Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild-
horse Resort & Casino, off I-84
Exit 216, Mission.
Robt Sarazin Blake
•Saturday, Jan. 13; 7-9:30
p.m.
•Historic Balch Hotel, 40 S.
Heimrich St., Dufur
www.balchhotel.com
No cover. The folksinger of-
fers unique songs and stories
celebrating the human experi-
ence while digging below the
surface with humor and passion.
Blake’s latest double-album,
“Recitative,” was called “...as in-
stantly indelible as Springsteen,
Weill, Reed and Van Morrison.”
An Evening to Remember
Martin Luther King Jr.
free for children under a year old and $5
for all others. Discounts are available
for groups that make arrangements in
advance. Also, Terrifically Free Tuesday
offers free admission the first Tuesday of
each month. For more information, visit
www.cmeo.org.
Sprout Film Festival features
people with disabilities
MISSION — The public can view
memorable and through-provoking
entertainment featuring people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities
during the Sprout Film Festival.
The event is Monday, Jan. 15 from
1-2:30 p.m. at the Wildhorse Cineplex in
Mission. Sponsored by the CTUIR Tribal
Vocational Rehabilitation, there is no
admission charge.
The event also includes guest speakers,
local employers and employees who have
found employment opportunities through
Umatilla County and tribal vocational
rehabilitation programs. According to Lon
Thornburg, transition network facilitator
at InterMountain Education Service
District, the eight films offer a variety of
comedy, drama and inspiration.
“There is something for everyone to
enjoy in this line-up of dynamic films,”
he said.
For more information, contact Michele
Madril at 541-966-3115 or michele.
madril@imesd.k12.or.us. For more about
the film festival, visit www.gosprout.org/
film-festival.
•Monday, Jan. 15; 7-9 p.m.
•Great Pacific Wine & Coffee
Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton
No cover. All ages. Features
a evening of music and spoken
word to honor the legacy of Mar-
tin Luther King Jr.
Bart Budwig
•Wednesday, Jan. 17; 7-9
p.m.
•Great Pacific Wine & Coffee
Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton
No cover. All ages. Cele-
brating the solo release “Sabai,”
which was inspired and created
in a remote cabin in the Eagle
Cap Wilderness.
Jam Night with Josiah
•Friday, Jan. 19; 6:30-9 p.m.
•Historic Balch Hotel, 40 S.
Heimrich St., Dufur
No cover. Bring your favorite
instrument and share the tunes.
Extra percussion available for
musicians to play.
Branded
•Friday, Jan. 19; Saturday,
Jan. 20; 8 p.m. No cover
•Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild-
horse Resort & Casino, off I-84
Exit 216, Mission.
Joseph Hein Band
•Saturday, Jan. 20; 7-9 p.m.
•Great Pacific Wine & Coffee
Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton
No cover. All ages. Musician
creates harmonious sounds with
energetic up-tempo rhythm.
The Wasteland Kings
•Saturday, Jan. 20; 9 p.m.
•Hamley Steakhouse & Sa-
loon, 8 S.E. Court Ave., Pend-
leton
No cover. The La Grande-
based group offers a unique
twist on classic rock and Ameri-
cana sounds.
Billy Don Burns
•Monday, Jan. 22; 7-9 p.m.
•Great Pacific Wine & Coffee
Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton
No cover. All ages. Features
the country music warrior who
carries his guitar like a sword.
Wasteland Kings
•Thursday, Jan. 25; 7 p.m.
•40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant
Ave., Pendleton
No cover during Live Music
Thursday.
Troy Fair Band
•Friday, Jan. 26; Saturday,
Jan. 27; 8 p.m. No cover
•Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild-
horse Resort & Casino, off I-84
Exit 216, Mission.
Chicks with Hits
•Friday, Jan. 26; 8 p.m.
•Rivers Event Center, Wild-
horse Resort & Casino, off I-84
Exit 216, Mission.
$49-$79. The 21-and-older
show features Pam Tillis, Terri
Clark and Suzy Bogguss. Active
military personnel and veterans
can purchase up to four tickets at
a 20 percent discount by show-
ing identification at the gift shop.
Ezza Rose Band
•Saturday, Jan. 27; 7-9:30
p.m.
•Great Pacific Wine & Coffee
Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton
No cover. All ages show fea-
tures the Portland-based band
whose sound is described as
dreamy, soul and rock ’n’ roll with
minimalist melodies and eerie
harmonies.
Theater, stage, film
& lectures
Cabin Fever Concert
•Saturday, Jan. 13 & Satur-
day, Jan. 20; 6 p.m.
•Hermiston Conference Cen-
ter, 415 S. Highway 395
$15/show only, $38/dinner &
show. Limited tickets available
for the Dutch oven dinner by
Sharon’s Sweet Treats. John
Wambeke & Friends provide an
evening of music and humor.
Tickets available at Cottage
Flowers, 1725 N. First St., Herm-
iston.
Dancing with the
Hermiston Stars
•Saturday, Jan. 13; 7 p.m.
•Hermiston High School au-
ditorium, 600 S. First St.
$20/adults,
$10/youths.
Desert Arts Council presents
the event with professionals
with the Utah Ballroom Dance
Company working with six local
“stars” — Cameron Bendixsen,
Josh Burns, Erik Juarez, Tricia
Mooney, Erica Sandoval, Ashley
Seibel — as they raise money to
support the arts and compete for
the mirrored ball trophy.
“Legal Marijuana in
Pendleton: One Year Later”
•Tuesday, Jan. 16; 7 p.m.
•Science & Technology 200,
BMCC, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave.,
Pendleton
$5/adults,
free/students.
Eastern Oregon Forum features
discussion with Brandon Kren-
zler, partner/owner of Kind Leaf,
a cannabis dispensary; Steve
Hardin, manager of emergency
services at CHI/St. Anthony Hos-
pital; and Dr. David Conant-Nor-
ville, a child and adolescent psy-
chiatrist with Mind Matters clinics
in Pendleton and Hillsboro.
“Totally 80s Totally
Murder” Dinner Show
•Saturday, Feb. 10; 5 p.m.
•Sub Zero Restaurant &
Lounge, 100 W. Highway 730,
Irrigon
$40/if purchased by Jan.
20, then $49, $59.95/VIP ($50 if
purchased by Jan. 20). Includes
dinner and interactive murder
mystery event. Costume contest
with ‘80s style, awards, drawings
and raffles. Lucky Coyote show
follows. 541-922-4374.
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Want to get your event list-
ed in our calendar? Send in-
formation to community@eas-
toregonian.com, or c/o Tammy
Malgesini, 333 E. Main Street,
Hermiston, OR, 97838.
‘Paddington 2’ sweet, cheerful and simply wonderful
Associated Press
Warner Bros. Pictures
Paddington, voiced by Ben Whishaw, in a
scene from “ Paddington 2.”
“Paddington 2” is that rare creation that
somehow improves on its already charming
predecessor.
Maybe it’s the addition of Hugh Grant as a
lunatic faded star desperate for some cash to get
his one-man show going, Brendan Gleeson as a
moody prison chef named Knuckles McGinty,
a totally random dance routine during the
credits, or just the sheer earnestness of it all, but
“Paddington 2” is a total delight.
Paul King returns as director and co-writer
for the sequel, which finds Paddington (voiced
again by Ben Whishaw) living happily with the
Brown family. Paddington, through his Polly-
anna positivity and Emily Post politeness, has
turned their little candy-colored neighborhood,
Windsor Gardens, into a friendly paradise.
Paddington gets a mission when he spots a
London pop-up book at an antique store. In an
effort to buy it, Paddington meets the actor Phoenix
Buchanan (Grant), who was once a star and has
now been reduced to doing dog food commercials
and takes an unusual interest in the pop-up book.
One night Paddington notices a strange man
breaking into the antique store that houses the
coveted pop-up book, attempts to stop it and
wrongly ends up in prison.
Pretty dark for a Paddington movie, sure, but
King keeps it light and positive (this is perhaps
the brightest and cleanest prison you’ve ever
seen on screen).
Is it too lame to get wrapped up in the
messages in a kid’s film? “Paddington 2” has
a lot of worthy ones — the importance of
kindness, family, and, heck, even saving money
to get a thoughtful gift for someone who means
something to you.
It is a cheerful, sweet movie, where there is
no problem that a lovingly made marmalade
sandwich won’t fix, and it’ll be sure to leave
kids and adults smiling and even wiping a few
tears away at the end.
“Paddington,” 103 minutes, is rated PG.
Three and a half stars out of four.