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ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, March 10, 2018 East Oregonian Page 3C PENDLETON BRIEFLY Willow Creek Symphony announces free concerts Jazz Club rings in St. Paddy’s Day HERMISTON — The preparatory orchestra of the Inland Northwest Musicians is performing a pair of free concerts. The Willow Creek Symphony includes student musicians and adults from Hermiston, Boardman, Umatilla, Irrigon, Ione, Walla Walla, Athena and Pendleton, as well as some members of the Inland Northwest Orchestra. The concerts are Saturday, March 17 at 7 p.m. at Armand Larive Middle School, 1497 S.W. Ninth St., Hermiston; and Sunday, March 18 at 4 p.m. in the Gronquist Building, 11650 Railroad Ave., located near the golf course in Arlington. While there is no admission charge, donations are accepted. Receptions will follow each performance. The program includes “Melodies by Joseph Haydn,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic” arranged by Daniel Walter, “To A Wild Rose” by Edward MacDowell and “Berceuse” by Edvard Grieg. The Willow Creek Symphony is under the direction of R. Lee Friese, music director/ conductor, and Ralph Werner, associate conductor. Founded in 1999, Inland Northwest Musicians provides live musical performances to rural audiences. The nonprofit organization fosters an atmosphere of encouragement and assists musicians in developing their talent. Auditions are not required. For more information, contact 541-289-4696, inwm@machmedia. net or visit www. inlandnorthwestmusicians. com. A full day of musical enter- tainment will be presented by The Pendleton Jazz Club beginning with the world’s shortest parade. The annual tradition is held on St. Patrick’s Day — Saturday, March 17 — at the Rainbow Cafe, 209 S. Main St., Pendleton. Two parades will take place — one just prior to when the Oregon Liquor Control Commission allows alcohol sales to start at 7 a.m. and one at 7 p.m. The parades are rather short in length and brief in duration, said Pendleton musician J.D. Kindle, so observers are asked to not blink — lest they miss it. The event showcases a range of performers, a jazz jam session and the short, but lively, parades. The open jazz jam is from noon until 3 p.m. Musicians interested in taking part are asked to bring their own instruments. Local performers include Imperial Twang, Misty Mouth, James Dean Kindle & The Eastern Oregon Playboys, Medium, Joe Pitt, 200e, Lance Leonig, Murray Dunlap and Lincoln Barr. This year will also feature a handful of visiting guest performers that are Jazz Club associates, including psyche- delic performance art rockers Don’t & Triplet (Portland), desert voodoo-wop couple Dusty & Moira (Joshua Tree, California), and lo-fi folk songstress Monica (Astoria). “The Jazz Club will not be providing a schedule of performances, so please don’t ask,” Kindle said. “Mystery and surprise is part of the deal.” The Pendleton Jazz Club is a private fraternal organization dedicated to the liberation of the mind, body and soul through the power of music. For more than 30 years, the club has been presenting music at the Rainbow on St. Patrick’s Day. For more information, contact Kindle at 541-215- 5650 or jamesdeankindle@ gmail.com. Echo Ridge resumes Wino Wednesdays ECHO — With spring just around the corner, Wino Wednesdays are returning to Echo Ridge Cellars. People are invited to check out the latest selections Wednesday through Friday from 2-6 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 6 p.m. The winery is located at 551 Thielsen, Echo. For more information, call 541-376-8100 or search www. facebook.com. PENDLETON East Oregonian Festivals A Wee Bit O’Ireland •March 16-18 •Heppner No cover. The celebra- tion includes lots of food, fun events, great entertainment and a chance to win a pot o’gold. Red to Red XC MTB Race Prestige Wrestling 4: Do or Die • Friday, March 30; 7-11 p.m. EO Media Group file photo Double bill coming to Great Pacfic PENDLETON — The Caitlin Jemma Band and Bart Budwig and his band will take the stage during an upcoming performance in Pendleton. Jemma, a small-town girl with a big country heart, was raised in the high desert of northern Nevada. Her songwriting is influenced by a sense of adventure, reverie and discovery. Budwig, the resident sound engineer at Enterprise’s OK Theatre, recently released a new solo project. The all-ages show is Thursday, March 22 from 7-9 p.m. at Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton. There is no cover charge. For more information, call 541-276-1350 or visit www. greatpacific.biz. Contributed photo Dusty & Moira of Joshua Tree, California, are among the guest acts performing during The Pendleton Jazz Club’s event on St. Patrick’s Day at the Rainbow Cafe in Pendleton. File photo James Dean Kindle & the Eastern Oregon Play- boys are among the bands featured during The Pendleton Jazz Club’s St. Patrick’s Day event at the Rainbow Cafe in Pendleton. WHAT TO DO •Saturday, March 17; noon- 3 p.m. •Sno Road Winery, 111 W. Main St., Echo No cover. Downtown ven- dors, food and fun for the whole family. Race information to be announced. Singer/songwriter Bart Budwig along with the Caitlin Jemma Band will perform March 22 at Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., Pendleton. There is no cov- er charge for the all-ages show. Contributed photo Imperial Twang, featuring Brian Baird, Jef Farley, Jim White and Shaner Applegate, during a past perfor- mance at the Rainbow Cafe. The band is among those planning to play during the St. Patrick’s Day cele- bration at the Pendleton watering hole. www.ticketfly.com •Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 Airport Road, Hermiston $20-$50. Features the best independent talent in the Pacif- ic Northwest as well as former WWE superstars. Matches in- clude Filthy Tom Lawlor vs MV Young, Mike Santiago vs Julian Whyt, Sonico vs Kaine Jaiden, Guerrero De Neón vs León Negro and more matches to be announced. Art, Museums & Authors “A Perception of Failure” •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 first solo exhibit of artist Claire B. Jones encourage viewers to examine their ideas and experiences of failure. Gal- lery also open by appointment by calling 541-278-5952. Runs through March 22. “Eastern Oregon Regional High School Art Exhibition.” •Monday-Fridays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. •Nightingale Gallery, Loso Hall •Eastern Oregon University, La Grande www.eou.edu/art Free. Features the art- work of high school students form across the region. Runs through March 21. Louise Bourgeois •Friday, March 16; 6-7:30 p.m., opening reception •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. Exhibit features works of Louise Bourgeois (1911- 2010), a French-American artist whose work explores themes of childhood, domesticity, family, gender roles and sexuality. Se- lections are from the collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his family foundation. Runs March 16 through May 5. 2018 ArtWORKz Junior Art Show & Competition •Jan. 27-March 17; 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. •Tamástslikt Cultural Insti- tute, near Wildhorse Resort & Casino. www.tamastslikt.org $10/adults, $9/senior citi- zens, $6/youths. View exhibit featuring youth artists from the region. Runs through March 17. Spring at Peterson’s •Tuesday-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. •Peterson’s Gallery and Chocolatier, 1925 Main St., Baker City www.petersonsgallery.net Free. Features the work of regional artists, including new pieces by Tom Diamond, Shirlee Severs and Jeannie Schroder, as well as new chocolate items from the Spring 2018 menu. Runs through March 31. Plein Air Painting Workshop •April 6-8 •Historic Balch Hotel, 40 S. Heimrich St., Dufur www.balchhotel.com $250/registration, $50/ma- terials fee. Learn techniques from Nancy Klos, an award-win- ning Portland based Plein Air artist. To register, contact Klos at nancyklos@gmail.com, 503- 957-9938 or visit www.atelier- nangallery.com. Music Gotcha Covered •Saturday, March 10; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Young Artists Competi- tion •Sunday, March 11; noon-5 p.m. •Hermiston High School www.inlandnorthwestmusi- cians.com Free. Inland Northwest Musicians seeks instrumental and voice participants up to age 25 for annual competition. (amassey@wtechlink.us or 541-379-5564). Wasteland Kings •Thursday, March 15; 7 p.m. •40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emi- grant Ave., Pendleton No cover during Live Music Thursday. The Irish Singers •Friday, March 16; 7-10 p.m. No cover •Sno Road Winery, 111 W. Main St., Echo Mouth Full of Pizza •Friday, March 16; 8-10 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Cof- fee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pend- leton No cover. All ages show fea- tures open mic favorites. Expertease •Friday, March 16; Saturday, March 17; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. St. Patrick’s with the Irish Singers •Saturday, March 17; 7-10 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Cof- fee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pend- leton No cover. All ages show features traditional Irish tunes, with stomping and clapping re- quired. Willow Creek Symphony •Saturday, March 17; 7 p.m. •Armand Larive Middle School, 1497 S.W. Ninth St., Hermiston •Sunday, March 18; 4 p.m. •Gronquist Building, 11650 Railroad Ave., Arlington www.inlandnorthwestmusi- cians.com Free, donations accept- ed. An ensemble of the Inland Northwest Musicians. Recep- tion follows to visit with perform- ers. Mamabird Records Show- case •Monday, March 19; 7-9 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Cof- fee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pend- leton No cover. All ages event. The American West •Saturdays in March; 9 p.m. •Midway Bar & Grill, 1750 N. First St., Hermiston No cover. Join in for trivia fun and a chance to win prizes. Also features DJ music. •St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 525 Gale St., Heppner. Free. Donations accepted for “Anson Strong,” to raise money for 2-year-old Anson Fairbank, who has leukemia. The drama is written and di- rected by Father Gerry Con- don and features actors from south Morrow County. Dessert served. (Ashley Lindsay at farmwife02@icloud.com, 541- 376-8285 or 541-379-4079). Karaoke at the Packard “Unlucky Charms” Night life Karaoke w/DJ David •Saturdays; 8 p.m. •Riverside Sports Bar, 1501 Sixth St., Umatilla Saturday Trivia Nights •1st/3rd Wednesday, 9 p.m.-midnight •The Packard Tavern, 118 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton No cover. Thirsty Thursdays •Third Thursday; 6 p.m. •Midway Bar & Grill, 1750 N. First St., Hermiston No cover. Hosts a local brewery offering tastings. LOL Comedy Jam •Thursdays; 8 p.m. •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. No cover. March 15: Alex Powers, John Galligan; March 22: Travis Nelson, Bo Johnson Wine tasting •Fridays, 4-8 p.m. •Sno Road Winery, 111 W. Main St., Echo. 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 Karaoke •Fridays; 9 p.m. •Midway Tavern, 1750 N. First St., Hermiston •Wednesday, March 21; 7-9 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Cof- fee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pend- leton No cover. All-ages show features Portland songwriter Matthew Zeltzer and Maria Mai- ta-Keppeler. Cimmi’s Late Night Marti- ni Lounge Cory Peterson Theater, stage, film & lectures •Thursday, March 22; 7 p.m. •40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emi- grant Ave., Pendleton No cover during Live Music Thursday. Caitlin Jemma Band w/ Bart Budwig and his Band •Thursday, March 22; 7-9 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Cof- fee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pend- leton No cover. All-ages show features a double bill. Jilt •Friday, March 23; Saturday, March 24; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. •Fridays; 9 p.m.-midnight •Virgil’s at Cimmiyotti’s, 137 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. Features martinis, mixology and music. “A Soldier’s Tale” •Saturday, March 10; 7:30 p.m. •BMCC Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pend- leton $20/adults, $15/students, $45/family of four. The Oregon East Symphony and Pendle- ton Ballet Theatre present Igor Stravinsky’s theatrical ballet work “A Soldier’s Tale” (L’his- toire du soldat). “Searching For Meaning” •Sunday, March 11; 3 p.m. •Ione Community School, 445 Spring St. •Thursday, March 15; 7 p.m. •Saturday, March 17; 6:30 p.m. •Milton-Freewater Commu- nity Building, 109 N.E. Fifth Ave. $40 ($45 at the door). This St. Patrick’s Day murder mys- tery dinner event features a catered meal and professional actors. (541-969-4485). “The Last Hot Lick” •Saturday, April 14; 3 p.m. •BMCC Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pend- leton $11/general, $8/ Round- Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame members. Advance tick- ets available beginning March 12 at the Pendleton Round- Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame, 1114 S.W. Court Ave., Pendleton (541-278-0815). The film, which includes scenes shot in Pendleton, Rufus, Wasco and the Painted Hills, stars Jai- me Leopold and Jennifer Smei- ja, two Portland musicians. A person attending the screening will win a new Pendleton Wool- en Mills Bucking Horse Blanket. Hot tickets •Blue Oyster Cult (April 20, $24-$59) and Hal Ketchum (May 26, $25-$45), at Wildhorse Resort & Casino. Buy tickets for the 21-and-older shows via the Wildhorse Gift Shop or www. wildhorseresort.com •Eagles. May 5, Moda Center, Portland. Tickets ($59- $400) via www.ticketmaster. com •Summer Concert Series: Hunks the Show (June 2, $29- $65); Kim Russo: The Hap- py Medium (June 16, $65); Naughty by Nature, hip hop party w/ Sir Mix-A-Lot & Tone Loc (July 27, $49-$99); and Ra- mon Ayala (July 28, $49-$129) at Wildhorse Resort & Casino. All shows are 21-and-older, ex- cept the hip hop party, which is 18-and-older,Tickets available via the Wildhorse Gift Shop or www.wildhorseresort.com ——— Want to get your event listed in our calendar? Send information to community@ea- storegonian.com, or c/o Tammy Malgesini, 333 E. Main Street, Hermiston, OR, 97838.
