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ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, August 24, 2019 East Oregonian C3 Wallowa County music festival gets ready to jam By STEVE TOOL EO Media Group ENTERPRISE — Billed as “The Sweet- est Little Music Festival in Eastern Oregon,” the 11th annual Juniper Jam is Saturday, Aug. 31 in Wallowa County. This year’s extrava- ganza features two stages of live original music and a dozen music acts as well as buskers roaming the grounds. It runs from 11 a.m. to approximately 10 p.m. at the Wallowa County Fairgrounds in Enterprise. The multi-faceted festival will also show- case artisans as well as a variety of food booths. The festival is the prin- cipal fundraiser for the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance. Festival and alliance director Janis Carper said this year’s offering should please just about any music palette. “One thing I’m really excited about is the cross-pollination of bands this year,” she said. “This year we have some pretty exciting inci- dences of that.” For example, she noted local musician Bart Bud- wig’s band, which has members who also play in other bands. Buskers, a relatively new feature, will play acoustic music sets throughout the grounds when the gate opens and before the acts start. “It’s a nice way to fill the void while people are wandering in slowly and checking things out,” Carper said. “You need to have music going, because you can’t have recorded music playing.” In addition to the music, the festival offers other amenities. About a half-dozen artisan booths will populate the grounds as well as about the same number of food vendors, mostly local. The alli- ance is selling beverages, including beer and wine. Contributed photo Musicians of all ages perform with Blue Yesterdays. The group, which plays music from the Big Band era, is featured during the Aug. 25 season finale of the Powder River Music Review in Baker City. Blue Yesterdays jazzes up park concert series East Oregonian Contributed by Leon Press Photographic MAITA is headlining the 11th annual Juniper Jam Aug. 31 at the Wallowa County Fairgrounds in Enterprise. Advance tickets are $20. Staff photo by Kathy Aney, file Contributed photo Bart Budwig played mul- tiple instruments during his set at the June 29 Jackalope Jamboree in Pendleton. The Wallowa County musician is part of the Aug. 31 Juniper Jam lineup in Enterprise. Sway Wild (featuring Mandy Fer and Dave McGraw) will perform during the Aug. 31 Juniper Jam at the Wallowa County Fairgrounds. “I like to boost the art end of it,” Carper said. “It adds so much when it’s local people showing off their stuff.” Several of the musi- cians have played the fes- tival previously while oth- ers have played at venues throughout the region. With bands ranging in areas from Montana, Colorado, Oregon and New Mexico, Carper said the festival offers some- thing for everybody. “We have a good mix of styles,” Carper said. “It will be fun.” Those planning to attend are encouraged IF YOU GO Advance tickets are $20 and kids 12 and under are free. Tickets at the gate are $25 Camping is available for festival-goers for $5 per night For more information, contact 541-426-3390, info@wvmusicalliance.org or visit www.juniperjam. com to bring sunscreen, lay- ered clothing, blankets and lawn chairs. People are not to bring coolers, pets or their own alcohol beverages. Advance tickets are $20 and kids 12 and under are free. Tickets are avail- able at Joseph Hardware, the Dollar Stretcher and Bookloft, both in Enter- prise, and www.brown- papertickets.com. Tickets purchased at the gate are $25. In addition, camp- ing is available for festi- val-goers for $5 per night. For more information, contact 541-426-3390, info@wvmusicalliance. org or visit www.juniper- jam.com. ——— EO Community Edi- tor Tammy Malgesini con- tributed to this story. Con- tact her at tmalgesini@ eastoregonian.com or 541-564-4539 BAKER CITY — The Powder River Music Review crescendos with its final concert of the season. Blue Yesterdays will per- form music from the Big Band era featuring jazz and swing. The show is Sunday, Aug. 25 from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Powder River Pavilion at Geiser-Pollman Park, 1723 Madison St. There is no set admission fee, but to help support the summer series, people are encouraged to make a donation. Those who give $5 receive a raffle ticket for a door prize. In addition, local Girl Scouts will be selling cookies. Formed in the 1980s in Baker City, the commu- nity group plays old swing tunes that appeal to a wide audience. The group typi- cally rehearses weekly and performs several times a year. For information, visit www.facebook.com/Pow- derRiverMusicReview. For questions, contact baker- cityevents1@gmail.com or 541-519-5653. Batman meets Mr. Kirkman at Fort Walla Walla East Oregonian WALLA WALLA — Adam West (aka Batman) spent the first part of his life in Walla Walla and William Kirkman the last. They were separated by decades in life but have come together in a permanent exhibit at the Kirkman House Museum. “Museum After Hours: Batman meets Mr. Kirk- man” features a presenta- tion with Johnathan Grant and Rick Tuttle. The free event is Thursday, Aug. 29 at 5 p.m. at Fort Walla Walla Museum, 755 Myra Road. Grant, who often por- trays Batman at various events, has loaned most of the items on display in the Adam West Exhibit at the Kirkman House Museum. He met West through his job at the Marcus Whit- man Hotel. He has been col- lecting Adam West mem- orabilia for several years. Tuttle, who often portrays William Kirkman, has been on Kirkman House Muse- um’s board of directors for nearly two decades. He was responsible for the overall concept and construction of the exhibit. The exhibit follows West’s life from early child- hood to more recent guest performances on “Family Guy” and “The Big Bang Theory.” Because his por- trayal of Batman is so iconic, special emphasis is placed on the character. The exhibit places you in Bruce Wayne’s den with many high-quality props. Visitors can experience the thrill of receiving a call on the Bat Phone and pressing a hidden button to reveal the Bat Poles. Grant and Tuttle will talk about how the exhibit has evolved and where it may go in the future. For more information, call 509-525-7703 or visit www.fwwm.org. WHAT TO DO FESTIVALS Sherman County Fair •Aug. 20-24 •Sherman County Fairgrounds, Moro www.shermancountyfairfun. com Free admission. Saturday activities include horse and kids games (8:30 a.m.), Queen’s Reception (10 a.m.), 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale (3 p.m.), Demo Car Derby (7:30 p.m., entry by dona- tion) and dance with Countryfied (9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.). Celebrate Oregon Agricul- ture with OMSI •Saturday, Aug. 24 & Sunday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. •SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman www.visitsage.com Free. Features hands-on activ- ities for all ages that explores the science behind the food we eat. Adams Community Picnic •Saturday, Aug. 24; 4-7 p.m. •Adams City Park, Main Street www.cityofadamsoregon.com Free. Play old-fashioned games, enjoy barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers (those attending are invited to bring a dish to share), live music and presentation of summer reading program awards. Main Street Block Party •Friday, Aug. 30; 6-10 p.m. •Main Street, Pendleton www.facebook.com Free. All ages welcome. Fea- tures the music of Western Cen- turies & Sera Cahoone, food ven- dors and a beer garden. Juniper Jam •Saturday, Aug. 31, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. •Wallowa County Fairgrounds, Enterprise www.juniperjam.com $20/advance, $25/gate, free/ ages 12 and under. Features mul- tiple genres of music, including folk, country, Americana, roots, rock and blues. Also, food and beverage vendors, local artisans and children’s activities. Camping available for $5 for festival-goers. ART, MUSEUMS & AUTHORS “Michael Wartgow: Lost Verses” •Tu e s d a y - Fr i d a y, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, noon-4 p.m. •Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. www.pendletonarts.org Free. Features the photogra- phy and reclaimed paper objects of Wartgow, an art instructor at Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Runs through Aug. 31. ”A River Runs Through Us: The Art and Words of the Lostine” •Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. •Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph www.josephy.org Free. Exhibit highlights the wild watershed area, its inhabi- tants, the river, forests and alpine setting. Runs through Sept. 9. “Savages and Princesses: The Persistence of Native American Stereotypes” •Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. •Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, near Wildhorse Resort & Casino. www.tamastslikt.org $10/adults, $9/senior citizens, $6/youths. Features the artwork of 13 contemporary Native Amer- ican artists — whether using humor, subtlety or irony, the exhibit is fiercely honest. Runs through Oct. 19. MUSIC Escape •Saturday, Aug. 24; 7-9 p.m www.brownpapertickets.com •Chute 8, EOTEC, 1705 Airport Road, Hermiston $10/general, free/ages 3 and under. Features Journey tribute band. Food vendors and beer garden available. Gates open at 6 p.m. Brass Fire •Saturday, Aug. 24; 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. Kaitie Wade •Saturday, Aug. 24; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. James Dean Kindle & Roger Conley •Saturday, Aug. 24; 8:30-10:30 p.m. •Virgil’s at Cimmiyotti’s, 137 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. Local musicians James Dean Kindle (vocals, gui- tar, harmonica) and Roger Conley (pedal steel guitar) perform clas- sic and soon-to-be classic coun- try tunes in an intimate setting. Open Mic at GP •Thursday, Aug. 29; 7 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages are wel- come. Bring your instrument, voice, family and friends. Groove Nation •Friday, Aug. 30; Saturday, Aug. 31; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Dogger •Thursday, Sept. 5; 7-10 p.m. •40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton No cover. Providing an acous- tic set, Dogger, aka Clinton Mul- lins, will share his passion for music and share stories from the road. J.D. Kindle & the Eastern Oregon Playboys •Wednesday, Sept. 11; 7 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages. Local band rounding up musical entertainment. NIGHT LIFE Beers & Bingo •Saturday, Aug. 24; 6-9 p.m. •40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton No cover. Specials available. Karaoke w/DJ David •Saturdays; 8 p.m. •Riverside Sports Bar, 1501 Sixth St., Umatilla Saturday Night Trivia •Saturdays; 9 p.m. •Midway Bar & Grill, 1750 N. First St., Hermiston Free. Show what you know for fun and prizes. Karaoke Party •Wednesdays & Thursdays; 9 p.m. No cover. •The Pheasant Blue Collar Bar & Grill, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston Wino Wednesdays •Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m. •Echo Ridge Cellars, 551 N. Thielsen St., Echo 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 and food pairings. LOL Comedy Jam •Thursdays; 8 p.m. •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. No cover. Aug. 29: Greg Beachler, Bill Scott Karaoke •Thursdays, 9 p.m. •The Pheasant Blue Collar Bar & Grill, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston First Thursday Wine Tasting •Thursday, Sept. 5, 5-7 p.m. •The Gathering Place at Bell- inger’s, 1823 S. Highway 395, Hermiston Free. Features live music and wine tasting from Watermill Winery. 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 Blue Collar Bar & Grill, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston Karaoke •Fridays; 9 p.m. •Midway Tavern, 1750 N. First St., Hermiston THEATER, STAGE, FILM & LECTURES Sensory Friendly Movie •Saturday, Aug. 24; 10:30 a.m. •Hermiston Stadium 8 Cinema, 355 W. Theater Lane www.facebook.com/ arcofumatillacounty $5.50. In conjunction with The Arc Umatilla County, sen- sory-friendly screening of “The Angry Birds movie 2” with lights up a little and volume down. HOT TICKETS •Round-Up Happy Canyon Kick-off Concert: (Trace Adkins) Sept. 9, Happy Canyon Arena. Tickets ($46 to $150) via www. pendletonroundup.com •Live from the Leslie: (Red Shahan w/Denver, Sept 13), (Federale w/Jenny Don’t & The Spurs, Sept 14) The Lodge, Pend- leton. Tickets ($12-$17) via www. brownpapertickets.com ——— Want to get your event listed in our calendar? Send information to community@eastoregonian.com, or c/o Tammy Malgesini, 333 E. Main Street, Hermiston, OR, 97838.
