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ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, March 31, 2018 Nebels to perform at Folklife Coffeehouse RICHLAND — Steve and Kristi Nebel are featured during the Three Rivers Folklife Coffeehouse. The event is Friday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 1322 Kimball St., Richland, Washington. There’s a suggested donation of $8 for adults and $6 for seniors and students. Also, coffee, tea, and home-cooked sweets are available by donation. The event begins with an open mic session. Performers can sign-up at 7 p.m. The Nebels, who live in Tacoma, recently returned from a winter 2017 tour to the Folk Alliance International event in Kansas City, Missouri. Steve Nebel’s songwriting on “Raven Speaks” was chosen as one of Bob Sherman’s top 10 picks in 2010 for his award-winning show in New York City, “Woody’s Children.” Kristi Nebel was among five finalists for the Academy of Western Arts Female Singer of the Year in 2014. For more information, contact kristi.steve.nebel@ gmail.com, 509-528-2215, visit www.sknebel.com or www.3rfs.org/coffee.htm. ‘Ready Player One’ takes Spielberg back and to the future LOS ANGELES (AP) — In Ernest Cline’s novel “Ready Player One,” the main character drives a DeLorean because of “Back to the Future,” and uses a grail diary because of “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.” The films of Steven Spielberg loom large in the story littered with pop culture references. That the legendary filmmaker then ended up being the one to take Cline’s futuristic-nos- talgic vision to the big screen is a small Spielbergian miracle. “I hadn’t read anything that had triggered my own imagination so vividly where I couldn’t really shut it off,” said Spielberg, who, with “Ready Player One,” out Thursday, returns to the wide-eyed grand-scale blockbuster filmmaking that he made his name with. The sci-fi spectacle with a reported $175 million production budget presents a near-future vision of a dystopian society that has all but abandoned the real world for an escapist virtual reality existence. In 2045, most people, including the teenage hero Wade (Tye Sheridan), spend their lives as avatars (Wade’s is a cooler version of himself named “Parzival”) in the virtual world of the OASIS — a VR game created by an eccentric genius, James Halliday (Mark Rylance), who has promised his wealth to whomever wins and finds the “Easter egg.” It’s because of Halliday, who, like its author, came of age in the 1980s, that the OASIS is chalk full of 80s nostalgia from Atari to Buckaroo Banzai. It’s also why Cline assumed that “Ready Player One” would be impossible to adapt. How would anyone be able to secure all the rights? That it ended up being Spielberg doing the asking helped a little, but producer Kristie Macosko Krieger is the one he credits for getting everything from Chucky to the Iron Giant in the film. She spent three years working with Warner Bros. to obtain all the necessary clearances from various studios. Some they didn’t use, like the main “Star Wars” icons (although you may spot an X-Wing or R2-D2 in a few frames), and some Spielberg just nixed himself, like the mothership from “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” He didn’t want too many of his old movies in his new movie. “There comes a point when I would have just had to defer to someone else who likes my movies and not make a movie about my movies,” Spielberg said. East Oregonian Page 3C Guitar master blooms with latest release mix. The opening “Soc Hop” immediately followed by the title track quickly estab- Anyone remotely informed with lish that while it is an acoustic affair, that contemporary blues guitar has to be doesn’t mean that thing are mellow or familiar with the name and instrumental slow-paced. “Christmas in Istanbul” has a instantly infectious groove that first intro- prowess of Terry Robb. He, like Bill Frisell and few others, duces accompaniment in second guitar, bass and percussion. “Late has that ability that allows Night Kahl” is downright the guitar to become an funky. extension of themselves. The centerpiece of the Music pours from them album is an epic bottleneck effortlessly. And, also like solo called “Holy Spirit, Frisell, he can walk through Father and Son.” It has three a room full of music fans and distinctly emotive sections go completely unnoticed. and would be perfect as an Robb is currently touring Easter morning jam for your his most recent release, toast. “Cool on the Bloom,” on For most real blues NiaSounds, an independent performers, albums are record label in Portland. simply an excuse to go It’s a diverse collection of Johnny Vinyl out and play live to human acoustic-based blues tunes. beings. That is where they Ten of the 12 songs are truly connect with their Robb originals. Half of the songs are just Robb and guitar. The rest instrument and their audience. Check out Terry Robb live and witness have, in true Fahey form, minimalist accompaniment. There are even vocals guitar mastery for yourself. ——— on two tracks, keeping this from being a A retired educator, Johnny Vinyl completely instrumental experience. And, what a rewarding musical experience it is. spends his days with Lucifer, an 8-year-old Experience a little of that guitar German shepherd, reading and riding the mastery in person when Terry Robb vibe. He writes entertainment columns performs Thursday, April 5 from 7-9 p.m. for the East Oregonian. Contact him via at Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 tmalgesini@eastoregonian.com S. Main St., Pendleton. There is no cover charge for the all-ages show. To exemplify the above mentioned Terry Robb prowess, the 12 tracks on “Cool on •Thursday, April 5; 7 p.m. the Bloom” are each uniquely diverse. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co. Incendiary fret-work that would make •403 S. Main St., Pendleton Yngwie Malmsteen blush, soul/funk jams www.terryrobb.com No cover. and bayou bottleneck slide are among the many styles that find their way into the By JOHNNY VINYL Ride the vibe Photo courtesy of NiaSounds Guitar master Terry Robb will perform a free all-ages show April 5 at Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., Pendleton. WHAT TO DO Festivals will win a $100 Visa gift card. Adams Day •Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m. •Echo Ridge Cellars, 551 N. Thielsen St., Echo Wino Wednesdays •Saturday, April 14 •Adams www.cityofadamsoregon. com Free admission. A celebra- tion the opening of the Triangle Little League season. Activities include a fireman’s breakfast, parade, pie sale, vendors and baseball games. (541-566- 3410). 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 brew- ery offering tastings. Base of the Blues Bash •Saturday, April 14; 5 p.m. LOL Comedy Jam •Milton-Freewater Commu- nity Building, 109 N.E. 5th Ave. www.baseofthebluesbash. com $50. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by a live auction at 7 p.m. and dancing at 8 p.m. with the Gary Winston Band. Also features local wineries and breweries. •Thursdays; 8 p.m. •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. No cover. April 5: Sean Pea- body, Chad Heft; April 12: Rich Williams, Ryan Reaves Wine tasting •Fridays, 4-8 p.m. •Sno Road Winery, 111 W. Main St., Echo. BMCC Arts & Culture Festival • April 16-19 •Pendleton and Hermiston campuses www.bluecc.edu/community/ diversity-at-bmcc/arts-and-cul- ture Free. Features guest speak- ers, presentations and communi- ty barbecues. 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, 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. “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 Gal- lery, Blue Mountain Communi- ty College, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Free. Featuring the work of Yelena Roslaya, the exhibit in- cludes an installation of sculp- tures 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., 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. “H2O Today” •Friday, April 6; opens •Monday-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., regular hours •Tamástslikt Cultural Insti- tute, near Wildhorse Resort & Casino. www.tamastslikt.org Free/opening day, $10/ adults, $9/senior citizens, $6/ youths. The traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution explores the beauty and essen- tial nature of water, the challeng- es of maintaining global water sources and promoting conver- sation. Runs April 6-July 14. Plein Air Painting Work- shop •April 6-8 •Historic Balch Hotel, 40 S. Karaoke w/DJ David •Fridays; 8 p.m. •Riverside Sports Bar, 1501 Sixth St., Umatilla Photo contributed by Pete Ionian Bart Budwig recently released a duo album with John Nuhn. Catch Budwig during a Songwriter’s Night April 3 at Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., Pendleton. Songwriters Night features three musicians PENDLETON — A evening of music will feature a trio of songwriters, including James Dean Kindle (Pendleton), Bart Budwig (Enterprise) and David Robert King (Georgia). The three musicians will be trading songs and stories Tuesday, April 3 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 event. In addition, Budwig recently Heimrich St., Dufur www.balchhotel.com $250/registration, $50/mate- rials 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.ateliernangal- lery.com. First Draft Writers’ Series •Thursday, April 19; 7 p.m. •Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. www.pendletonarts.org Free. Features Clemens Starck, an award-winning poet who considers Pendleton one of his old stomping grounds. Also, short open mic readings from the audience. Open Regional Photogra- phy Exhibit •Saturday, May 5; noon-4 p.m., accept entries •Friday, May 11; 5:30-7 p.m., opening reception •Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. www.pendletonarts.org $10/adults; $5/youths entry fee per piece of art. Cash priz- es awarded. Visit the arts center website for details on entering. The exhibit runs May 11-June 29. (541-278-9201). released an album with John Nuhn, who hails from Moscow, Idaho. The two have been performing together for more than seven years and this is their first duo album, which was recorded in Germany. The 14-track release, “Live at Lost Weekend,” is available at Bandcamp (buy/stream) and SoundCloud (stream). For more information about the songwriters show, call 541-276- 1350. Soot Will Bring Us Back Again.” Women, Words & Music Showcase •Saturday, March 31; 7 p.m. •Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph www.josephy.org $10. In its fifth year, the event features music by Har- mony Rising (a capella group), 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”). Rock-Bot (live karaoke) •Saturday, March 31; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Songwriters Night •Tuesday, April 3; 7-9 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages. Features James Dean Kindle (Pendle- ton), Bart Budwig (Enterprise) and David Robert King (Geor- gia). Cory Peterson Band Music •Thursday, April 5, 5-7 p.m. •The Gathering Place at Bellinger’s, 1823 S. Highway 395, Hermiston Free. Coincides with the First Thursday wine tasting fea- turing Sineann Winery. The American West Terry Robb •Saturday, March 31; 7-9 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages show. The post-Americana duo fea- tures Portland’s Matthew Zeltzer (guitar/vocals) and Maria Mai- ta-Keppeler (vocals, violin) pro- moting their new album, “The •Thursday, April 5; 7-9 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages. See Johnny Vinyl music review on this page. Notorious 253 •Friday, April 6; Saturday, April 7; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Brass Fire •Saturday, April 7; 7-10 p.m. •Red Lion, 304 S.E. Nye Ave., Pendleton No cover. Features regional horn band, playing the music of Santana, Chicago, Elvis, Earth Wind & Fire. SprinG FlinG •Saturday, April 7; 9 p.m. •The Pheasant Blue Col- lar Bar & Grill, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston No cover. A night of music and dancing. Formerly known as the Reggeaton Party, the fun continues with dancing music with Diego. Night life Karaoke w/DJ David •Saturdays; 8 p.m. •Riverside Sports Bar, 1501 Sixth St., Umatilla Saturday Trivia Nights •Saturdays; 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. Comedy w/Alex Elkin •Saturday, April 7; 5-8 p.m. •Sub Zero Restaurant & Lounge, 100 W. Highway 730, Irrigon $13/18-and-older, $18/VIP. Ages 18-and-older for comedy show. Lucky Coyotes finish out the night for the 21-plus crowd. (541-922-4374) Oregon Lottery Party •Saturday, April 14; 5-7 p.m. •Midway Bar & Grill, 1750 N. First St., Hermiston Free. The Oregon Lottery is bringing free games (and prizes) to town, including a Video Lottery group game. One lucky player 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 Marti- ni 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 “The Last Hot Lick” •Saturday, April 14; 3 p.m. •BMCC Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pend- leton $12/general, $8/ Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame members. Advance tickets avail- able 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) Re- served 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.wild- horseresort.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.
