ENTERTAINMENT
Saturday, July 13, 2019
BRIEFLY
Dakota Brown pops into Heppner
HEPPNER — Dakota Brown will perform during the
July Music in the Park series in Heppner.
The free event is Sunday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Heppner
City Park, 444 N. Main St. There is no admission charge.
In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at Hep-
pner Elementary School, 235 E. Stansbury St.
A pop and soul singer, Brown learned how to play gui-
tar opposite-handed after a severe automobile crash. The
injury was the catalyst for the local musician to pursue a
dream to perform. In addition to a solo act, he fronts the
Dakota Brown Band with Luke Basile, Frazer Wambeke,
Tim Coronado and Chris Newbury.
People are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair
and enjoy a relaxing evening in the park. A picnic meal
will be available by donation to benefi t the Hopeful Saints
Ministry, a combined effort of Hope Lutheran Church and
All Saints Episcopal Church.
For more information, contact the Heppner Chamber
of Commerce at 541-676-5536 or heppnerchamber@cen-
turytel.net.
Martin Gerschwitz to perform in Irrigon
IRRIGON — Multi-instrumentalist Martin Gerschwitz
performs everything from classical to psychedelic rock.
The German-born musician will perform during the
upcoming Music in the Parks. The free event is Monday,
July 15 at 7 p.m. at Irrigon Marina Park. People are encour-
aged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. In addition, those in
attendance are invited to bring a picnic dinner. In case of
inclement weather, the performance will be moved to Stokes
Landing Senior Center, 150 Columbia Lane, Irrigon.
Gerschwitz has played with Iron Butterfl y, Eric Burdon
and the Animals, Meat Loaf, Walter Trout Band and more.
He is known for his mastery of the keyboards and violin
as well as his voice. Honing
his classical training and rock
infl uence to create his own
style, Gerschwitz provides a
versatile and unique experi-
ence for audiences.
Sponsored by the North
Morrow Community Foun-
dation, Music in the Parks is
funded by the Morrow County
Unifi ed Recreation District
Contributed Photo, File
and Portland General Elec- Martin Gerschwitz, a for-
tric. It alternates weekly on mer keyboardist and vo-
Mondays between Irrigon calist for Iron Butterfl y,
and Boardman marina parks will perform Monday, July
15 at Irrigon Marina Park.
through Aug. 12.
For more information, con-
tact Jackie McCauley at 541-720-1289 or utility.clerk@city-
ofboardman.com.
East Oregonian
C3
Merit Parcel delivers
scrawling Arlo Guthrie style
Deciding on how to defi ne a rock
band’s sound into words has long
been a perplexing proposition at best.
Too often, in an attempt to be clever
and original, the resulting descrip-
tion causes more confusion than
enlightenment.
Take the case of Northern Cali-
fornia’s Merit Parcel. In their press
release, they describe their sound
as equal parts Guthrie attitude and
Cursive style.
The Guthrie in question is Arlo, son
of Woody, performer at the original
Photo contributed by 4th Corner Music
Northern California band Merit Parcel
is currently on tour to promote their
latest release, “Out for Delivery.”
Most of the music is performed on
Woodstock — the quintessential hip-
pie best known for “Alice’s Restau- acoustic instruments. Don’t let that
rant” that is still played on numerous fool you — in the proper hands, acous-
radio stations every Thanksgiving tic instruments can be just as “heavy”
as their electric counterparts. Merit
50-plus years after its release.
Cursive is the post-hardcore band Parcel can be soft and sweet or totally
in-your-face, yes, even within
from Nebraska who uses their
the same track.
music as a vehicle to get a
Nine out of the 10 tracks
message across — offering
are pretty straightforward.
up sugar and venom, often in
The “Encore” track, nine, is
the same song.
something entirely differ-
For once it rings true: Merit
ent that will largely rest with
Parcel delivers the scrawling
individuals to interpret for
sound of Arlo Guthrie front-
themselves. There are a few
ing Cursive.
J OHNNY
lyrics, but the majority of the
If that combination inter-
V INYL
6:17 track is sound clips of
ests you, check out how it
COMMENT
quotes from people as dispa-
translates live. They’ll be
rate as John F. Kennedy and
performing Thursday, July
25 from 7-9 p.m. at 40 Taps, 337 S.W. Timothy Leary. One might even call it
Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. There is no a Public Service Announcement.
Attend the show at 40 Taps and
cover charge.
Boomers who are well-versed in the see if you can come up with a better
music of Arlo Guthrie might have a description of this unique collection
hard time hearing that voice with such of individuals with one hell of a sax
intense music. Folks, Shawn Hill’s player.
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voice doesn’t simply sound similar to
A retired educator, Johnny Vinyl
that of Guthrie, it sounds exactly the
same. And it’s obvious that Merit Par- spends his days with Lucifer, a 9-year-
cel not only notes the resemblance but old German shepherd, reading and
riding the vibe. His column, Ride the
also embraces it.
They are touring in support of their vibe, focuses on entertainment. Con-
latest release, “Out for Delivery,” on tact him via tmalgesini@eastorego-
nian.com
4th Corner Music.
Oregon Book Award winner to
headline First Draft Writers’ Series
PENDLETON — Apricot A. Irving will read from her
works during the upcoming First Draft Writers’ Series.
An Oregon Book Award winner, Irving will share Thurs-
day, July 18 at 7 p.m. at Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214
N. Main St. After her presentation, there will be an open
mic for local writers to read from their work.
Irving, who grew up as the daughter of a missionary in
Haiti, wrote “The Gospel Trees.” Drawing from her par-
ents’ journals as well as her own, the memoir is the story
of learning to see, read and love — not just each other but
Haiti. It’s described as “troubling, alive, defi ant and tender.”
Showcasing notable Pacifi c Northwest authors, First
Draft Writers’ Series meets the third Thursday of each
month. For more information about the writers’ series,
call 541-278-9201 or visit www.pendletonarts.org. For more
about Irving, go to www.apricotirving.com.
Merit Parcel, an alternative-folk band from northern Cal-
ifornia, will perform July 25 at 40 Taps in Pendleton.
Contributed Photo
WHAT TO DO
FESTIVALS
Athena Caledonian Games
•July 12-14
•Athena City Park
www.athenacaledonian.org
Free admission. Features Scot-
tish athletic competitions, live
entertainment, music and dancing
highlighting the Scottish tradition.
OK Theatre 100th birthday
celebration
•Saturday,
July
13;
10 a.m.-10 p.m.
•in/around theater, 208 W. Main
St., Enterprise
www.theoldok.com
$25/person, $50/family pass.
Mardi Gras theme celebration fea-
tures food, movies and live music
with headliner Jon Cleary.
Cool Rides Car Show
•Saturday, July 13, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
•McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St.,
Hermiston
www.hermistonclassicscarclub.
com
Free/spectators,
$25/vehicle
entries. Organized by the Hermis-
ton Classics Car Club, register from
7-10:30 a.m. Includes live music,
raffl es, vendors and awards around
1:30 p.m.
Spudfest
•Saturday, July 13; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
•Downtown Hermiston
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Hermistondowntown
Free admission. Formerly Herm-
iston Funfest, off ers live entertain-
ment, food and more than 50 ven-
dors. (Also, Rotary Breakfast starts
at 7:30 a.m.).
Brews by the Blues Festival
•Saturday, July 20; 1-9 p.m.
•Orchard Park, 1410 Highway 11,
Milton-Freewater
www.mfchamber.com
$20/presale, $25/gate, $5/des-
ignated drivers. Includes tasting
glass and fi ve drink tokens. Local
food trucks skōSH and La Famil-
iar will be onsite. Live music Debra
Arlyn & The Goodness (2-4 p.m.)
and Whiskey Creek Band (6-9 p.m.)
Summer Chute Out II
•Saturday, July 20; 3 p.m., gates
open
•Pendleton Round-Up Grounds,
1205 S.W. Court Ave.
https://pendletonroundup.ticket-
force.com
$20/adults, $6/ages 11-17, $15/
fi rst responders, $30/box seats,
+$5/additional gate prices. Fea-
tures music, booths, food, beer gar-
den and Outlaw Pro/Am Flat Track
Race; main event at 7 p.m.
Pendleton Food Truck Night
•Saturday, July 27; 4-9 p.m.
•Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court
Ave., Pendleton
www.thependletonrecord.com
Free admission. Food trucks, live
music, beer garden, kid-friendly
activities.
ART, MUSEUMS & AUTHORS
David Webber
•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. Photography exhibit. Runs
through July 27.
”Nez Perce Music: A Historical
Sketch”
• M o n d a y - S a t u r -
day;10 a.m.-4 p.m.
•Josephy Center for Arts and
Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph
www.josephy.org
Free. Features historic photos of
the Plateau People. Plateau Indian
artists invited to display/sell art-
work. Runs through July 30.
“Savages and Princesses: The
Persistence of Native American
Stereotypes”
•Monday-Saturdays,
10 a.m.-5 p.m., regular hours
•Tamástslikt Cultural Institute,
near Wildhorse Resort & Casino.
www.tamastslikt.org
$10/adults, $9/senior citizens,
$6/youths. Features artwork of 13
contemporary Native American
artists. Runs through Oct. 19.
Crow’s Shadow Monothon
Gala & Art Auction
•Saturday, July 27; 6-9 p.m.
•The Foundry Vineyards, 1111
Abadie St., Walla Walla
w w w.crowsshadow.org/
monothon
$50. Features the works of
participating Monothon print-
making artists, wine and food.
(541-276-3954).
MUSIC
Sway
•Saturday, July 13; 8 p.m. No
cover
•Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild-
horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit
216, Mission.
Music in the Park-Dakota
Brown
•Sunday, July 14; 5:30-7:30 p.m.
•Heppner City Park, 444 N. Main
St.
Free. Bring a blanket or lawn
chair. Food by donation from
Hopeful Saints Ministry. Inclement
weather venue: Heppner Elemen-
tary School, 235 E. Stansbury St.
Music in the Parks-Martin
Gerschwitz
•Monday, July 15; 7 p.m.
•Irrigon Marina Park
Free. Former Iron Butterfl y musi-
cian plays across multiple genres.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Sama Dams
•Tuesday, July 16; 7 p.m.
•Great Pacifi c Wine & Coff ee Co.,
403 S. Main St., Pendleton
No cover. All ages. Sam and Lisa
Adams and bandmates off er up
rhythmic jazz and indie rock.
Jill Cohn
•Thursday, July 18; 7-9 p.m.
•40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave.,
Pendleton
No cover. Raised in a small East-
ern Washington town, the song-
stress has 12 independent releases,
including her latest, “Balanced on
the Rail.”
Northwest Country Nights
•Friday, July 19; 5-10 p.m. No
cover.
•Maxwell Siding Pavilion, 255 S..
First Place, Hermiston
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$7/advance, $10/door Features
Brewers Grade Band with Cory
Peterson & Dallin Puzey.
Live from the Leslie
•Friday, July 19; 8 p.m.
•The Lodge, 14 S.E. Third St.,
Pendleton
www.brownpapertickets.com
$10/advance, $12/door. Features
Ural Thomas and the Pain perform-
ing R&B and soul. Opening set by
La Grande’s Smith Union Soul.
Sons of Nashville
•Friday, July 19; Saturday, July
20; 8 p.m. No cover
•Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild-
horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit
216, Mission.
Music in the Parks-Cruise
Control
•Monday, July 22; 7 p.m.
•Boardman Marina Park
Free. Performs rock, pop and
country from the 1950s through the
1980s. Food available for purchase.
Wednesdays in the Park
•Wednesday, July 24; 6-8 p.m.
•Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court
Ave., Pendleton
www.pendletonparksandrec.
com
Free. Will West & The Friendly
Strangers (folk band from Port-
land). Bring a lawn chair or blan-
ket for the family-friendly shows.
Food, beer and wine available for
purchase.
THEATER, STAGE, FILM &
LECTURES
Free Summer Movies for Kids!
•Wednesdays & Thursdays;
9:15 a.m.
•Hermiston Stadium 8 Cinema,
355 W. Theater Lane
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Free. Parents w/their children
also free. Movies start as rooms fi ll;
with last start time at 10 a.m. Sen-
sory-friendly showing at 10:15 a.m.
July 17-18: “The Grinch,” July 24-25:
“Madagascar.”
Movies in the Park
•Fridays; dusk
•Community Park, 1000 S.W.
37th St., Pendleton
www.pendletonparksandrec.
com
Free. Bring lawn chairs or blan-
kets. Concessions available for pur-
chase. In case of inclement weather,
cancellations posted by 6 p.m. at
park and Pendleton Parks & Recre-
ation’s Facebook page. July 12: no
movie; July 19: “Ralph Breaks the
Internet,” July 26: “Black Panther.”
First Draft Writers’ Series
•Thursday, July 18; 7 p.m.
•Pendleton Center for the Arts,
214 N. Main St.
www.pendletonarts.org
Free. Features headliner Apricot
A. Irving, an Oregon Book Award
winner. Concludes with short
open mic sessions for audience
members.
Hermiston Movies in the Park
•Fridays; dusk
•McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St.,
Hermiston
www.hermistonrecreation.com
Free. Bring a blanket, chairs
and snacks. July 26: “The House
with a Clock in its Walls,” Aug. 2:
“Aquaman.”
HOT TICKETS
•Live from the Leslie: (Ural
Thomas and the Pain) July 19, The
Lodge, Pendleton. Tickets ($10-$12)
via www.brownpapertickets.com
•Wildhorse concerts: Paquita
la del Barrio (21+ July 26, $49-
$139), En Vogue featuring Tony!
Toni! Tone! (Ages 18+ July 27, $39-
$99) at Wildhorse Resort & Casino.
Tickets via Wildhorse Gift Shop or
www.wildhorseresort.com
•Umatilla County Fair main
stage performers Tracy Byrd (Aug.
6); Jackson Michelson (Aug. 7);
The Georgia Satellites (Aug. 8);
Latino Night-bands TBA (Aug. 9);
Sugar Ray (Aug. 10) (free/general
admission, $12/reserved, $20/pre-
mium) www.umatillacountyfair.net
(541-567-6121).
•Wheatstock Music Festival.
(Reckless Kelly, headliner) Aug. 17,
Quantum 9 Arena, Helix). Early bird
tickets ($20) via www.wheatstock.
org
•Round-Up Happy Canyon
Kick-off Concert: (Trace Adkins)
Sept. 9, Happy Canyon Arena. Tick-
ets ($46 to $150) via www.pendle-
tonroundup.com
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our calendar? Send information to
community@eastoregonian.com, or
c/o Tammy Malgesini, 333 E. Main
Street, Hermiston, OR, 97838.