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ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, March 17, 2018 East Oregonian JOSEPH BRIEFLY Josephy Center shines spotlight on women By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian Three inspiring and talented Wallowa County women take center stage during a National Women’s Month event in Joseph. Featuring writers Pamela Royes, Mary Emerick and musician Gail Swart, A Women’s Tea is Sunday at 4 p.m. at Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 Main St., Joseph. Admission is free. Published in June 2016, Royes’ memoir, “Temperance Creek,” continues to fly off the shelves. As a 20-something suburban college student, she dropped out of school in the mid-1970s after a chance encounter with Skip Royes, a recently returned Vietnam Veteran. The next day, they embarked on a four-year wilderness journey on horseback as wandering sheepherders in the far reaches of Hells Canyon. Four decades later, Royes set out on a new adventure — to write her memoir. To hone her skills, she participated in writing workshops through Fishtrap, a nonprofit literary organization based in Enterprise. Sharing about the lifestyle and landscape in her debut publication, readers describe Royes’ writing as lyrical. The narrative shares deep emotions in an imaginative way that paint detailed images. Royes is currently working on her second book, a work of fiction. Growing up in the Midwest, Emerick graduated with an English/ creative writing degree from Mich- igan State University. Even while working as a wildland firefighter and embarking on a career with the United States Forest Service, she’s been a lifelong writer — from jour- naling and blogging to anthologies and magazines. However, Emerick’s goal was to eventually publish a book. It took a handful of years of intermittent writing as she juggled her day job before finally releasing her first novel in November 2015. Inspiration for “The Geography of Water,” Emerick said, spilled into her head during wilderness kayaking trips along the Alaskan Panhandle’s rugged coastline. Meeting people while passing villages and communities sparked her interest in how living in such isolation impacted relationships. During an EO Media Group interview before the book’s launch, Emerick said transitioning from writing environmental analysis and wilderness plans for her USFS job to creating fiction proved difficult at times. Participating in Fishtrap’s A Wee Bit O’Ireland •March 16-18 •Heppner No cover. The celebration includes lots of food, fun events, great entertainment and a chance to win a pot o’gold. Red to Red XC MTB Race •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. Hermiston Home & Out- door Show •Friday, March 23, 12-7 p.m.; Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, March 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. •Hermiston Community Cen- ter, 415 S. Highway 395 www.mycolumbiabasin.com Free admission. More than 45 vendors to assist with plan- ning spring and summer proj- ects. Food available for pur- chase and activities available for kids. Prestige Wrestling 4: Do or Die • Friday, March 30; 7-11 EO Media Group file photo Described as Wallowa County’s favorite music teacher and musician, Gail Swart, is featured during a National Women’s Month event Sunday in Joseph. Imnaha Writers Retreat, she said, helped her gain focus. The rewards include being chosen as a top-five finalist for the 2017 Ken Kesey Award for Fiction. Although disappointed Oregon Book Awards judges didn’t select her novel, she has garnered positive feedback. “What matters are the emails, the messages, the conversations I’ve had with readers, who appreciated and loved the book,” she said. Less than two years later, Emerick published “Fire in the Heart: A Memoir of Friendship, Loss, and Wildfire.” It recounts her personal journey as a wildland firefighter for more than two decades. Emerick shares about her fears, triumphs and transformation from a timid and insecure youth to a confident professional. Nearly a native, Swart was 5 when she moved to Wallowa County with her family. As a youngster, her mother told her she was blessed with a God-given talent and had a responsibility to share it with others. Now an octogenarian, Swart taught in Enterprise for more than 40 years and has been recognized numerous times for her service to the community. Rich Wandschneider, Fishtrap’s a.m.-1:30 p.m. •Betty Feves Memorial Gal- lery, Blue Mountain Communi- ty 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 Re- gional 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 artwork of high school students form across the region. Runs through March 21. 2018 ArtWORKz Junior Art Show & Competition •Saturday, March 17; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last day •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 p.m. 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 Jaid- en, Guerrero De Neón vs León Negro and more matches to be announced. Art and Museums Louise Bourgeois •Tuesday-Sundays, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. •Peterson’s Gallery and Chocolatier, 1925 Main St., Bak- er 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. Music Pendleton Jazz Club St. Patrick’s Day •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. On loan from the collection of Jor- dan D. Schnitzer Family Foun- dation. Runs through May 5. To arrange after ours group view- ings, call 541-278-9201. •Saturday, March 17, 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. •Rainbow Cafe, 209 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover charge. Event starts just after 7 a.m. with short parade. Numerous local musi- cians perform throughout the day. Guest musicians are Don’t & Triplet (Portland), Dusty & Moira (Joshua Tree, CA) and Monica (Astoria). Open jazz jam from noon to 3 p.m. Event con- cludes with a parade at 7 p.m. “A Perception of Failure” •Saturday, March 17; 7-10 p.m. •Monday-Thursdays, 9:30 Women’s month crescendos with showcase event JOSEPH — The conclusion of the month-long recognition of National Women’s Month, a celebration is planned in Joseph. In its fifth year, the Women, Words & Music Showcase is Saturday, March 31 at 7 p.m. at the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 Main St., Joseph. Admission is $10 per person. Everyone is invited to help celebrate the women’s talents and achievements. The gathering includes musical entertainment by the a capella group Harmony Rising, and musicians Lauren Bihr, Meredith Brann, Emma Carlson, Janis Carper, Carolyn Lochert, Heidi Muller and Laura Skovlin. Featured readers are Lauren MacDonald (“Circle Of Seasons Zine”) and Kristy Athens (“Get your Pitchfork On”). It’s also the final day of an exhibition showcasing the works of female artists. For more information, call 541-432-0505 or visit www. josephy.org. EO Media Group file photo Author Pamela Royes is fea- tured during National Women’s Month Sunday in Joseph. In 2016, she wrote about her four- year wilderness journey during the 1970s in Hells Canyon. founding director, refers to Swart as “Wallowa County’s favorite music teacher and musician.” “Her music has touched us for decades, her piano notes ringing in Enterprise school classrooms, churches, the OK Theater, concert halls, and the Wallowa Lake Lodge, carrying us along from kindergarten to Christmas,” Wandschneider said. EO Media Group file photo Mary Emerick juggled work as a wildland firefighter and a career with the United States Forest Service before finally reaching a goal of publishing a book. She is part of a National Women’s Month event Sunday in Joseph. Also, as part of National Women’s Month, an exhibition showcasing the works of female artists is on display at the Josephy Center. The main gallery is open Monday through Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. For more informa- tion, call 541-432-0505 or visit www.josephy.org. WHAT TO DO Festivals Page 3C St. Patrick’s with the Irish Singers •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages show fea- tures traditional Irish tunes, with stomping and clapping required. 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. Reception follows to visit with performers. Expertease •Saturday, March 17; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Mamabird Records Show- case •Monday, March 19; 7-9 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages event. The American West •Wednesday, March 21; 7-9 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages show features Portland songwriter Matthew Zeltzer and Maria Mai- ta-Keppeler. Cory Peterson •Thursday, March 22; 7 p.m. •40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant 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 & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages show fea- tures 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. Weston Simonis •Thursday, March 29; 7 p.m. •40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton No cover during Live Music Thursday. Open Mic at GP •Thursday, March 29; 7-9 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages are wel- come during the last Thursday of each month. Bring your instru- ment, voice, family and friends. Night life Karaoke w/DJ David •Saturdays; 8 p.m. •Riverside Sports Bar, 1501 Sixth St., Umatilla Saturday Trivia Nights •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. Karaoke at the Packard •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 22: Travis Nelson, Bo Johnson; March 29: Monica Levi, Brent Flyberg 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 Cimmi’s Late Night Mar- tini Lounge •Fridays; 9 p.m.-midnight •Virgil’s at Cimmiyotti’s, 137 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. Features martinis, mixology and music. Theater, stage, film & lectures “Unlucky Charms” •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). Our Opioid Crisis •Tuesday, March 20; 7 p.m. •BMCC, Room ST-200, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton $5/adults, free/students. Eastern Oregon Forum panel features Eric Holeman, clinical pharmacist; Dr. Joel Rice, board certified psychiatrist specializing in addiction medicine; Dr. Chuck Hofmann, medical director at New Directions Northwest, an addiction treatment center; Mike Stensrud, Umatilla County’s Eastern Oregon prescription drug overdose prevention co- ordinator; and Stuart Roberts, Pendleton police chief. “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 Jamie Leopold and Jennifer Smeija, two Portland musicians. A per- son attending the screening will win a new Pendleton Woolen Mills Bucking Horse Blanket. Hot tickets •Umatilla County Fair main stage performers (cost TBA). Reserved and premium seating go on sale April 4. Watch for de- tails in upcoming edition. •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 Cen- ter, Portland. Tickets ($59-$400) via www.ticketmaster.com •Summer Concert Series: Hunks the Show (June 2, $29- $65); Kim Russo: The Happy Medium (June 16, $65); Naugh- ty by Nature, hip hop party w/ Sir Mix-A-Lot & Tone Loc (July 27, $49-$99); and Ramon Ayala (July 28, $49-$129) at Wildhorse Resort & Casino. All shows are 21-and-older, except the hip hop party, which is 18-and-older,Tick- ets available via the Wildhorse Gift Shop or www.wildhorsere- sort.com ——— 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. Post-Americana group to make stop in Pendleton PENDLETON — Fresh from featuring from a European tour, The American West is making a stop in Pendleton. The post-Americana duo features Portland’s Matthew Zeltzer (guitar/vocals) and Maria Maita-Keppeler (vocals, violin). They are currently promoting their new album, “The Soot Will Bring Us Back Again.” The event is Wednesday, March 21 from 7-9 p.m. at Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton. There is no cover charge for the all-ages show. For more information, call 541-276-1350. For more about the The American West, visit www.theamericanwestmusic. com. FILM New film reveals Muppet secrets By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES — Only Miss Piggy’s creator knows the depths of her tragic origin story. Frank Oz, who gave life to the character in the early 1970s, says Piggy left her hometown farm for life in the big city after her dad died in a tractor accident and she had a falling out with her mother. Piggy went to charm school once she got to the Big Apple, Oz says, “but she had to pay for it, so she did some things she wasn’t proud of.” (A bacon commer- Frank Oz cial, he adds.) Gonzo’s daring nature was born out of puppeteer Dave Goelz’s personal insecurities, and actor/ puppeteer Jerry Nelson drew on Eeyore’s depressive demeanor to create Snuffleupagus’ signa- ture phrase — “Oh, dear” — on “Sesame Street.” It takes more than a wacky voice to bring a Muppet to life. Every character has a detailed backstory dreamed up by the puppeteer behind it — or rather, beneath it. The artists who created some of the Muppets’ most beloved characters — Cookie Monster, Grover, Count von Count, Bunson Honeydew, Animal, Prairie Dawn and Pepe the King Prawn — shed light on their creative processes and their characters’ secret backstories in a new documentary, “Muppet Guys Talking ,” available online Friday. “This is a great opportunity to show people who the people were underneath,” says Oz, who directed the film. “Besides the idea of showing the world the culture in which we lived and worked because of (Muppets creator) Jim (Henson).” Featuring original Muppet performers Oz, Goelz and Nelson, along with Fran Brill and Bill Barretta, the 65-minute documentary is a love letter to Henson and the creative community he developed. The five artists discuss their memo- ries, moments of inspiration and the challenges of working with puppets.
