Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current | View Entire Issue (March 24, 2018)
ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, March 24, 2018 RATINGS Nielsens illustrate popularity of political shows Page 3C Grover ropes in cattle barons history By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK — After Shepard Smith set off some internal Fox News Channel bickering over his description of “entertaining” opinion programming, a glance at the cable television rankings reveals the extent to which political talk has become a pastime for millions of Amer- icans. The Nielsen company said 26 of the 40 most-watched programs on cable television last week were political shows on Fox News or MSNBC, including each weeknight telecast by Rachel Maddow, Sean Hannity and Lawrence O’Donnell. Seven were telecasts of games from opening week of the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament and four were professional wrestling. Only three scripted programs — AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” an HGTV episode of “Fixer Upper” and a Hallmark movie — made the list. Smith, the afternoon news anchor who signed a contract extension last week, had one show on the list. He said in an interview with Time magazine that some of Fox’s opinion programming “is there strictly to be entertaining. “I get that,” he said. “I don’t work there. I wouldn’t work there. I don’t want to sit around and yell at each other and talk about your philosophy and my philosophy. That sounds horrible to me.” Smith also said that Fox’s opinion shows don’t really have rules. “They can say whatever they want — if it’s their opinion,” he said. That comment drew rebukes from Hannity and fellow Fox prime-time host Laura Ingraham, who said both of their shows make news. Maddow’s Tuesday evening telecast on MSNBC, with 3.42 million viewers, was the most-watched news program on cable last week, Nielsen said. Hannity was in second and third place. Sixteen of the 26 political programs were on Fox, with the other 10 on MSNBC. Fox, which averaged 2.31 million viewers in prime time last week, was the most-watched cable network while MSNBC was second with 1.98 million, Nielsen said. CNN, which averaged 1.11 million viewers in prime time last week, has been losing ground to its rivals recently as viewers settle into political camps. That may be behind its decision last week to shuffle its lineup, adding a prime-time show with Chris Cuomo as host. CBS was the most-watched broadcast network last week, averaging 7 million viewers. NBC had 5.6 million, ABC had 4.7 million, Fox had 2.6 million, Univision had 1.6 million, ION Television had 1.5 million, Telemundo had 1.1 million and the CW had 1 million. Following Fox News and MSNBC, the remaining three networks in cable’s top five were boosted by the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. TBS averaged 1.78 million, TNT had 1.77 million and TruTV had 1.55 million. ABC’s “World News Tonight” topped the evening newscasts with an average of 8.8 million. NBC’s “Nightly News” had 7.9 million and the “CBS Evening News” had 6.7 million. For the week of March 12-18, the top 10 shows, their networks and viewerships: “NCIS,” CBS, 13.27 million; “The Voice” (Monday), NBC, 11.88 million; “The Voice” (Tuesday), NBC, 11.18 million; “This is Us,” NBC, 10.94 million; “Bull,” CBS, 10.64 million; “60 Minutes,” CBS, 10.08 million; “The Good Doctor,” ABC, 9.89 million; “NCIS: New Orleans,” CBS, 9.25 million; “Instinct,” CBS, 9.05 million; “American Idol” (Monday), ABC, 8.41 million. East Oregonian File photo Pendleton author Dorys C. Grover will share about her September 2017 book, “Oregon Pioneer Cattle Barons,” during Terrific Tues- days on March 27 at Heritage Station Museum in Pendleton. PENDLETON — Dorys Crow Grover will discuss her latest book and talk about the men who brought the cattle business to Oregon. Published in September 2017, “Oregon Pioneer Cattle Barons” highlights a small group of proud and visionary cattlemen who came to the region in the mid-1800s. Grover likened them to a scaled-down version of the California Gold Rush. Smaller ranchers, Grover said in her book, were tolerated but they discouraged intruders, particularly sheep men and homesteaders. The presentation is Tuesday, March 27 at 7 p.m. at Heritage Station Museum, 108 S.W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton. Presented by the Umatilla County Historical Society as part of Terrific Tuesdays, admission is free. Grover was born in Pendleton in 1921. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University and later studied at Washington State University. She was a professor of English for many years. Terrific Tuesdays cover a wide array of topics, from century farms and mysteries at the museum to family history and old settlements in the county. For more information, call 541-276-0012 or visit www.heritagestationmuseum. org. WHAT TO DO Festivals Tickets on sale for ‘The Last Hot Lick’ Hermiston Home & Outdoor Show PENDLETON — The Pendleton debut of the film “The Last Hot Lick” is presented by the Pendleton Round-up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame. The film, which includes scenes shot in Pendleton, Rufus, Wasco and the Painted Hills, stars Jamie Leopold and Jennifer Smeija, two Portland musicians. It tells a fictional story of a 69-year-old musician who is desperate to recapture the fame of his youth — his comeback attempts feature gigs in Oregon and Washington. The screening is Saturday, April 14 at 3 p.m. at Blue Mountain Community College’s Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. General tickets are $12 and $8 for Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame members. The film’s turning point features scenes of the Pendleton Round-Up and its Let’er Buck Room, which were shot in 2015. The film has premiered at festivals in Chicago, France and Portland. “You will enjoy this film. I guarantee it,” said Carl Culham, hall of fame membership director, who saw its film debut in Portland. “The story line and message keeps your attention.” The Pendleton film debut will serve as a fundraiser for the hall of fame. One person attending the screening will win a new Pendleton Woolen Mills bucking horse blanket. Tickets can be purchased at http://pendletonroundup.ticketforce. com/TheLastHotLickviewing and the Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon ticket office, 1114 S.W. Court Ave. For more information, call 541-278-0815. •Friday, March 23, 12-7 p.m.; Satur- day, March 24, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, March 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. •Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395 www.mycolumbiabasin.com Free admission. More than 45 ven- dors to assist with planning spring and summer projects. Food available for purchase and activities available for kids. Prestige Wrestling 4: Do or Die • Friday, March 30; 7-11 p.m. www.ticketfly.com •Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 Airport Road, Hermiston $20-$50. Features the best inde- pendent talent in the Pacific Northwest as well as former WWE superstars. Matches include Filthy Tom Lawlor vs MV Young, Mike Santiago vs Julian Whyt, Sonico vs Kaine Jaiden, Guerre- ro De Neón vs León Negro and more matches to be announced. Art, Museums & Authors Louise Bourgeois •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, domes- ticity, family, gender roles and sexuality. On loan from the collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer Family Foundation. Runs through May 5. To arrange after ours group viewings, call 541-278-9201. “Touch the Sound” •Thursday, April 5, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; exhibit opens •Monday-Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. •Betty Feves Memorial Gallery, Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Free. Featuring the work of Yelena Roslaya, the exhibit includes an in- stallation of sculptures that function as drums. The hands-on show encourag- es viewers to interact with the pieces. Gallery also open by appointment by calling 541-278-5952. Runs through May 3. “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 region- al 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. “H2O Today” •Friday, April 6; opens •Monday-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., regular hours •Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, near Wildhorse Resort & Casino. www.tamastslikt.org Free/opening day, $10/adults, $9/ senior citizens, $6/youths. The traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institu- tion explores the beauty and essential nature of water, the challenges of main- taining global water sources and pro- moting conversation. Runs April 6-July 14. Plein Air Painting Workshop •April 6-8 •Historic Balch Hotel, 40 S. Heim- rich St., Dufur www.balchhotel.com $250/registration, $50/materials fee. Learn techniques from Nancy Klos, an award-winning Portland based Plein Air artist. To register, contact Klos at nan- cyklos@gmail.com, 503-957-9938 or visit www.ateliernangallery.com. Open Regional Photography Exhibit •Saturday, May 5; noon-4 p.m., ac- cept entries •Friday, May 11; 5:30-7 p.m., open- ing reception •Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. www.pendletonarts.org $10/adults; $5/youths entry fee per piece of art. Cash prizes awarded. Vis- it the arts center website for details on entering. The exhibit runs May 11-June 29. (541-278-9201). Music Jilt •Saturday, March 24; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mis- sion. Weston Simonis •Thursday, March 29; 7 p.m. •40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton No cover during Live Music Thurs- day. 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 welcome during the last Thursday of each month. Bring your instrument, voice, family and friends. Rock-Bot (live karaoke) •Friday, March 30; Saturday, March 31; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mis- sion. Tylor & the Train Robbers No cover. All ages show. The post-Americana duo features Portland’s Matthew Zeltzer (guitar/vocals) and Ma- ria Maita-Keppeler (vocals, violin) pro- moting their new album, “The Soot Will Bring Us Back Again.” Women, Words & Music Show- case •Saturday, March 31; 7 p.m. •Josephy Center for Arts and Cul- ture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph www.josephy.org $10. In its fifth year, the event fea- tures music by Harmony Rising (a ca- pella group), and musicians Lauren Bihr, Meredith Brann, Emma Carlson, Janis Carper, Carolyn Lochert, Hei- di Muller and Laura Skovlin. Featured readers are Lauren MacDonald (“Circle Of Seasons Zine”) and Kristy Athens (“Get your Pitchfork On”). 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. Wino Wednesdays •Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m. •Echo Ridge Cellars, 551 N. Thiel- sen St., Echo Karaoke at the Packard •1st/3rd Wednesday, 9 p.m.-mid- night •The Packard Tavern, 118 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton No cover. Thirsty Thursdays •Friday, March 30; 9 p.m. •Hamley Steakhouse & Saloon, 8 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton No cover. •Third Thursday; 6 p.m. •Midway Bar & Grill, 1750 N. First St., Hermiston No cover. Hosts a local brewery of- fering tastings. The American West LOL Comedy Jam •Saturday, March 31; 7-9 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton •Thursdays; 8 p.m. •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mis- sion. No cover. 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 Martini Lounge •Fridays; 9 p.m.-midnight •Virgil’s at Cimmiyotti’s, 137 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. Features martinis, mixolo- gy and music. Theater, stage, film & lectures “Oregon Pioneer Cattle Barons” •Tuesday, March 27; 7 p.m. •Heritage Station Museum, 108 S.W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton www.heritagestationmuseum.org Free. The Terrific Tuesdays event features Dorys Crow Grover, who will discuss her September 2017 release which highlights a small group of proud and visionary cattlemen who came to the region in the mid-1800s. “The Last Hot Lick” •Saturday, April 14; 3 p.m. •BMCC Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton $12/general, $8/ Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame members. Advance tickets 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 musi- cians. A person 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 details 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 Center, Port- land. Tickets ($59-$400) via www.tick- etmaster.com •Summer Concert Series: Hunks the Show (June 2, $29-$65); Kim Rus- so: The Happy Medium (June 16, $65); Naughty 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 & Casi- no. All shows are 21-and-older, except the hip hop party, which is 18-and-old- er,Tickets available via the Wildhorse Gift Shop or www.wildhorseresort.com ——— Want to get your event listed in our calendar? Send information to com- munity@eastoregonian.com, or c/o Tammy Malgesini, 333 E. Main Street, Hermiston, OR, 97838. MOVIE REVIEW ‘Pacific Rim Uprising’ is cheer-at-the-screen fun By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer At the end of the monsters-ver- sus-robots flick “Pacific Rim,” a breach at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean is closed, plugging a hole that allowed hellish creatures to emerge and terrorize the globe. But after the movie earned $400 million worldwide, was that portal really going to stay closed? No, of course not. And, with sincere apologies to the front-line cities on the Pacific Rim facing a mauling, we say thank goodness, because the new sequel “Pacific Rim Uprising” is a visually-stunning, expertly crafted dose of cheer-at- the-screen fun. It’s the definition of what a blockbuster sequel should be. “Pacific Rim Uprising “ uses a lighter palette and is geared toward a younger audience than its 2013 predecessor, but it keeps all the key elements, upping the special effects and finding honest moments and “Pacific Rim” ★★☆☆ PG-13, 111 minutes Legendary Pictures/Universal Pictures via AP This image released by Universal Pictures shows a scene from “Pacific Rim Uprising.” humor in the midst of world-de- stroying carnage. It satisfies on every front. Success wasn’t foreordained for the sequel. Original writer Travis Beacham and director-writer Guill- ermo del Toro haven’t returned (though del Toro is still a producer), nor have its original stars, Charlie Hunnam and Idris Elba. (Elba had a very good reason for not showing up: He blew himself up in the final moments of the original to keep the Pacific portal closed). Steven S. DeKnight, who created and ran the TV series “Spartacus” on Starz, was tapped to direct while del Toro focused on the smaller monster movie “Shape of Water.” DeKnight also teamed up with Emily Carmichael, Kira Snyder and T.S. Nowlin to craft the new story, which champions outsiders and misfits as well as celebrates makeshift families and teamwork. Plus, some stuff gets pummeled. First, a step back for anyone not familiar with this horrific near-future: Aliens have sent giant monsters called Kaiju to soften us humans up ahead of world domi- nation. But we’ve created 270-foot tall robots called Jaegers to fight back. They’re so big they need to be manned by pairs of operators who build a neural bridge between their minds so they can work together. The new film opens in 2035, 10 years after the last Kaiju was defeated and the breach closed. Cities are flattened during the day as monsters and robots slug it out. Skyscrapers get punched.
