ENTERTAINMENT
Saturday, October 13, 2018
East Oregonian
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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.”
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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
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