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ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, October 13, 2018 East Oregonian Page 3C LA GRANDE Musician-turned-author shares hot tub talks By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian Mike Mallory has been multi-tasking as of late. He stays pretty busy as owner La Grande Stereo and Music. In addition, he’s a guitarist and vocalist with The Wasteland Kings, a La Grande-based Amer- icana band that plays a musical gumbo of rock ‘n’ roll and blues, folk and alt-country. The band has played throughout the region at numerous local watering holes, parks and festivals, including multiple performances at Wheat- stock Music Festival. However, Mallory’s favorite gig these days is serving as grand- father to his 12-year-old grand- son, Joseph DiMaggio Mallory, aka Joey. Lately, when Mallory hasn’t been strumming on his gui- tar, he’s been working on his first publication. The book launch for “A View From The Hot Tub: Con- versations With My Grandson” is Oct. 13 on Amazon.com. The collection of stories cen- ters around Joey, as well as high- lighting the rest of Mallory’s fam- ily. The initial stories, Mallory said, appeared as Facebook posts. “To my surprise, friends and strangers began commenting,” he said. “With each new post, the numbers grew. There’s something about a kid who repeatedly out- smarts the adults in the room that triggers a laugh.” Still, he said, the response sur- prised him. A bit biased, Mallory said he knows his grandson is spe- cial — something every grand- parent feels. “I’m a grandparent, the stereo- typical variety — quick to give Contributed photo Mike Mallory with his grandson, Joey, who is the in- spiration for “A View From The Hot Tub,” which is available Oct. 13 on Amazon.com. ABOVE “A View From The Hot Tub” by Mike Mallory and Tom Carroll is available Oct. 13 on Ama- zon.com. eye-rolls to others who got here before me.” After installing a hot tub, Mal- lory was soon in even more awe of his grandson when Joey pondered life and things of the universe while soaking. From humorous to insightful, Joey covers it all. “He tells us that being in the hot tub is ‘his quiet time.’ I think BRIEFLY Photo contributed by Rick Ahern Molly’s Revenge, a Cal- ifornia-based Celtic trio known for their energetic performances, will take the stage Oct. 16 at Pend- leton Center for the Arts. Molly’s Revenge reels in arts center PENDLETON — An energetic acoustic Celtic band from Califor- nia is returning to play in Pendleton. Molly’s Revenge brings a classic combination of bagpipes, whistle and fid- dle, with a backdrop of gui- tar, mandola and bodhran. It provides a traditional foun- dation, but their hard-edged arrangements of Celtic jigs and reels offers freshness that engages a broad fan base. The show is Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at Pend- leton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. For tick- ets, which are $15 each, and are available by phone, 541- 278-9201, or visit www. pendletonarts.org. Early ticket purchases are highly recommended. Frontman David Brewer studied in Scotland at the Ceolas Music School in South Uist under some of the best pipers in the world. He has composed nearly 200 traditional style tunes, many of which have appeared on recordings, independent films and television. John Weed is a classi- cally trained violinist who switched to playing Irish fid- dle about 15 years ago. Rounding out the group is Stuart Mason, who has been collecting and performing traditional music for more than 30 years. For more information about the band, visit www. mollysrevenge.com. Lecture series features local novelist, poet LA GRANDE — Popu- lar Eastern Oregon author Contributed by Photography by Tammy Laramore Mike Mallory, a guitarist and vocalist with The Waste- land Kings, recently wrote “A View From The Hot Tub,” The book, written with Tom Carroll is a collection of stories, many of which sprouted from Face- book posts. he means that Laura and I are sup- posed to be quiet. Joey provides a constant flow of commentary on almost everything.” And Mallory said his ponder- ings were too precious to keep to himself. With a penchant for commas, Mallory enlisted the help of Tom Carroll, who co-authors the book. Shining through the collection of stories, Carroll said, is a reflection of family relationships and enjoy- ing life. He expects people will enjoy reading about the antics of the Mallory household. For more information, con- tact Mallory at LaGrande_Ste- reo@hotmail.com, 541-963-5933 or search Facebook for “A View From The Hot Tub.” ——— Contact Community Edi- tor Tammy Malgesini at tmal- gesini@eastoregonian.com or 541-564-4539 LEFT Bette Husted will read from her new novel “All Coy- ote’s Children” Tuesday as part of Eastern Oregon Uni- versity’s Carl and Sandra Ellston Ars Poetica Liter- ary Lecture Series. The free event, which will be held at 7:30 p.m. in EOU’s Pierce Library reading room, is open to everyone. Husted’s first novel tells the story of Jack and Annie Fallon and their son Riley as they split their time between Portland and the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and the hardships they face after Jack’s disappearance. Husted is best known for her poetry, including “At This Distance: Poems” and the chapbook “After Fire.” Her memoir “Above the Clearwater: Living on Sto- len Land” was a finalist for the Oregon Book Award and won the WILLA Award in creative nonfiction for writ- ing about the rural West. She also wrote a second collec- tion of nonfiction, “Lessons from the Borderlands.” Ars Poetica brings qual- ity local, regional, national and international authors to EOU to perform readings for the students, staff, fac- ulty and citizens of EOU and La Grande community. For more information, contact Vicky Hart at 541-962-3740. Library display highlights Day of the Dead HERMISTON — Dia de los Muertos, a festive holi- day to remember and honor deceased loved ones, is fea- tured in a current display at the Hermiston Public Library. Originating in central and southern Mexico, it’s also referred to as Day of the Dead. Despite the Oct. 31-Nov. 1 dates, white faces and skulls, it’s not related to Halloween. Also, held in conjunction with National Hispanic Her- itage Month, handmade jew- elry is on display to show- case the art of the indigenous natives from Mexico called Huicholes throughout the month. The Hermiston Pub- lic Library is open Monday through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday/Sat- urdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s at 235 E. Gladys Ave. For more information, call 541- 567-2882 or visit www.herm- istonlibrary.us. WHAT TO DO Festivals Echo Corn Maze •Tuesday-Thursdays, 2-6 p.m.; Fri- days, 2-10 p.m.; Sundays,11 a.m.-6 p.m. •Saturdays; 7-9 p.m., Field of Screams •100 Dupont St., Echo $10/one-time; $12/all day & haunted path. In addition to corn maze, activities include a sunflower bale maze, corn pit, pumpkin patch, zipline, refreshments and more. (509-528-5808). Boardman Fall Quilt Show •Oct. 12-13; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. •Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. $3/good for both days. Features quilt displays, vendors, quilt raffles and fea- tured quilter Kathy Morgan. Register to enter quilts by Oct. 1. (541-571-2576 or 480-518-2642). Oktoberfest Pendleton •Saturday, Oct. 13; noon- 9p.m. •Pendleton Round-Up Grounds, 1205 S.W. Court Ave. $12/adults, $5/non-drinkers & youths. Features music, food, activities and beer. Echo Oktoberfest •Saturday, Oct. 20; 4-10 p.m. •Bonanza Street, Echo $20. Fundraiser for St. Peter’s Catholic Church restoration project, event features food, beer garden, live music and more. Art, Museums & Authors “Beautiful Games: American Indian Sport & Art” •Saturday; Oct. 13; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last day •Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, near Wildhorse Resort & Casino. www.tamastslikt.org $10/adults, $9/senior citizens, $6/ youths. Exhibit highlights sports, which have played a pivotal role in American Indian tribal communities. Runs through Oct. 13. “Returning, Invitational Exhibi- tion” •Saturday, Oct. 13; 4-6 p.m. •Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts, 48004 St Andrews Road, Mission www.crowsshadow.org Free. Features 10 returning printmak- ers. Visit with artists, tour studio and view works. Runs through Nov. 16. “Yellowstone In Winter: Solitude, Struggle, and Surprise” •Monday-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat- urdays; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. •Pendleton Art + Frame, 36 S.W. Court Ave. Free. Features work of Pendleton pho- tographer Debbie McIntosh. Dia De Los Muertos Exhibit •Monday-Thursdays; 11 a.m-7 p.m.; Friday-Saturdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. •Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. www.hermistonlibrary.us Free. In recognition of National His- panic Heritage Month. Also, a display of handmade jewelry showcases the art of the indigenous natives from Mexico called Huicholes. Runs through Oct. 30. New Papercuts Karaoke at the Packard •Tuesday-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat- urdays, noon-4 p.m. •Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. www.pendletonarts.org Free. Features the latest papercutting artwork by Pendleton artist Jenny Morgan. Runs through Oct. 27. •1st/3rd Wednesday, 9 p.m.-midnight •The Packard Tavern, 118 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton No cover. Music Tunesmith Night •Saturday, Oct. 13; 7 p.m. •Sugar Time Bakery, 107 N. River St., Enterprise www.wvmusicalliance.org $10. All ages. Wallowa Valley Music Alliance monthly series features three original songwriters. Food service avail- able; people may bring their own adult beverages. Oregon Music Hall of Fame In- duction & Concert “Votive” •Monday-Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. •Betty Feves Memorial Gallery, BMCC, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Free. Opening exhibit of 2018-19 sea- son features the wood sculpture work by Laura Burchan of Stevenson, Washington. Gallery also open by appointment by call- ing 541-278-5952. Runs through Oct. 25. •Wednesday, Nov. 7, 5-7 p.m. •The Gathering Place at Bellinger’s, 1823 S. Highway 395, Hermiston No cover. Features food specials, wine discounts. Halloween Trivia •Wednesday, Oct. 17; 7 p.m. No cover •40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton No cover. Don a costume to add to the fun. (541-612-8559). Thirsty Thursdays •Third Thursday; 6 p.m. •Midway Bar & Grill, 1750 N. First St., Hermiston No cover. Hosts a local brewery offer- ing tastings and food pairings. Wine tasting •Saturday, Oct. 13; 7 p.m. •Aladdin Theater, 3017 S.E. Milwaukie Ave., Portland. www.omhof.org $30/advance, $35/door; $100-$110/ VIP. Features performances by The King- smen, Monti Amundson Trio and Ural Thomas and the Pain. •Fridays, 4-8 p.m. •Sno Road Winery, 111 W. Main St., Echo. Curtis Moore & the Honest Crooks •Fridays, 8 p.m. •The Pheasant, 149 E. Main St., Herm- iston •Saturday, Oct. 13; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wildhorse Re- sort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Madeline Tasquin •Monday, Oct. 15; 7 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages. Accompanying herself on piano, guitar or ukulele, the Canadian-born performer delivers her in- tricately crafted music with a radiant stage persona. Karaoke w/DJ David •Fridays; 8 p.m. •Riverside Sports Bar, 1501 Sixth St., Umatilla DJ and dancing 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, mixology and music. Molly’s Revenge •Tuesday, Oct. 16; 7 p.m. •Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. www.pendletonarts.org $15. Energetic Celtic band performs reels and jigs. The group typically sells out shows when in town. (541-278-9201). Live Music Thursday-Colly •Thursday, Oct. 18; 7-9 p.m. •40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton No cover. Features rock group from Ohio. Dave Stamey •Thursday, Oct. 18; 7 p.m. •The Liberty Theater, 344 E. Main St., Dayton, Wash. www.libertytheater.org $20. Award-winning cowboy musician. The Mix •Friday, Oct. 19; Saturday, Oct. 20; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wildhorse Re- sort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Jilt •Friday, Oct. 26; Saturday, Oct. 27; 8 p.m. •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wildhorse Re- sort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. No cover. Saturday night features a Halloween party. “Playing House” •Monday-Fridays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. •Nightingale Gallery in Loso Hall, East- ern Oregon University, La Grande www.eou.edu/art Free. Features installation art by Maria Lux, who also will return for a public talk about her studio practice Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. in Badgley Hall’s Huber Audi- torium. Runs through Nov. 2. Wine Wednesday Night life Games on the Patio •Saturdays; 7 p.m. •Midway Bar & Grill, 1750 N. First St., Hermiston Free. Join the fun outside on the pa- tio or cornhole, Jenga, horseshoes and more. Then, stick around for trivia inside at 9 p.m. Karaoke w/DJ David •Saturdays; 8 p.m. •Riverside Sports Bar, 1501 Sixth St., Umatilla Wino Wednesdays •Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m. •Echo Ridge Cellars, 551 N. Thielsen St., Echo Theater, stage, film & lectures “Mary Poppins” •12-13; 7:30 p.m. •Oct. 13; 2:30 p.m. •Elgin Opera House, 104 N. Eighth St. www.elginoperahouse.com Reserved $17/$8. Order tickets by call- ing 541-663-6324. “Medieval Murder Dinner The- atre” •Nov.10-11; TBA •Granada Theatre, 221 E. Second St., The Dalles www.granadatheatrethedalles.com $TBA. A murder mystery dinner (served buffet-style) theater experience. No host bar available. Additional details to be announced. (Call 815-993-6585 for seating preferences). Hot tickets •Carlene Carter (Oct. 6, $50-$70) Granada Theatre in The Dalles. Buy tick- ets via 815-993-6585 or www.granadathe- atrethedalles.com •”Finding Neverland.” Nov. 4, Toyota Center, Kennewick. Tickets ($37-$82) via www.ticketmaster.com •Fleetwood Mac. Nov. 19, Moda Cen- ter, Portland. Tickets ($67-$197) via www. ticketmaster.com •Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Nov. 24, Moda Center, Portland. Tickets ($42-$76) via www.ticketmaster.com •Jo Koy. Dec. 14, Toyota Center, Ken- newick. Tickets ($37-$47) via www.ticket- master.com •Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band. Feb. 2, Moda Center, Portland. Tickets ($49-$125+) via www.ticketmaster.com ——— Want to get your event listed in our cal- endar? Send information to community@ eastoregonian.com, or c/o Tammy Malge- sini, 333 E. Main Street, Hermiston, OR, 97838.
