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ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, September 28, 2019 East Oregonian C3 BRIEFLY BJ the DJ to spin hits of Neil Diamond Photo contributed by EOFF “Pigeon Kings” is featured during the opening night of the Eastern Oregon Film Festival. In its 10th year, the event is Oct. 24-26 in La Grande. Festival celebrates 10 years of cinema Eastern Oregon Film Festival is Oct. 24-26 By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian LA GRANDE — The Eastern Oregon Film Festi- val is gearing up for its 10th annual event Oct. 24-26 in La Grande. The festival was named to MovieMaker magazine’s top 25 Coolest Film Festi- vals in the World in 2017. The recognition included a description of the festival as “an experience” for both filmmakers and guests. The accolades didn’t seem to impress owners of the Granada Theatre — the venue had hosted the festi- val’s feature-length films for the past nine years — which severed ties with the festival earlier this year. However, the show will go on. Festival director Christo- pher Jennings, a 1998 Pend- leton High School graduate, said festival screenings will be held at Festival Hq, Wine Down, and Beckie’s Studio of Dance, all within shout- ing distance in the 100 block of Depot Street. A special Photo contributed by EOFF An Oct. 25 screening of “I am Human” will be shown at East- ern Oregon University’s McKenzie Theatre as part of the 10th annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival. Friday night screening of “I am Human” will be shown at Eastern Oregon Universi- ty’s McKenzie Theatre. The sci-fi documentary by Taryn Southern and Elena Gaby explores the co-evolution of humans and technology. Other screening high- lights include Milena Pas- treich’s “Pigeon Kings.” The opening night film doc- uments a group of men in South Central Los Angeles who train pigeons for the competitive sport of Avian Acrobatics. The festival’s closing night features Adam Khalil and Bayley Sweitzer’s haunting and inspiringly imaginative “Empty Metal.” The festival features 24 short films and 10 feature-length productions in the narrative, documentary and experi- mental formats. In addition to official selection screenings, Jen- nings said EOFF will host a screening block featur- ing “The Best of North- west Filmmakers’ Festi- val,” which is presented by The Northwest Film Cen- ter in Portland. Also, a spe- cial event is slated for Sat- urday that showcases the work of a local filmmaker who took part in EOFF’s filmmaker Project Sponsor Program. The “silent film” tells the story of a woman who receives troubling news about her apathetic boy- friend, which forces her into a critical decision. Director Benjamin Morgan’s short film stars local actors Joc- elyn Berado and Gregory Rawlins. A Q&A session will follow. EOFF also includes a full slate of after-party music events, which will be held at Hq each evening. Musical acts include Seattle’s “Truck- stop rock” Sons of Guns, a pair of Portland-based acts, including experimental duo Methods Body and the Spa- ghetti Western rock ’n’ roll seven-piece ensemble, Fed- erale. Also amping up the party will be Boise-based folk-rocker Nick Delffs and Sun Blood Stories, a psych- rock trio, who also hail from Boise. Festival passes are $55, which provide entry into all screening events and after-parties. General admission is $10 at the door for each screening or after- party — if capacity allows. For more information, including a schedule and descriptions of all the films, or to purchase a pass, visit www.eofilmfest.com. For questions, email director@ eofilmfest.com. ——— Contact Community Edi- tor Tammy Malgesini at tmalgesini@eastoregonian. com or 541-564-4539 MILTON-FR EEWA- TER — From “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” and “Song Sung Blue” to “Love On The Rocks” and “Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good),” the hits of Neil Diamond are featured during Oldies Night in Milton-Freewater. BJ the DJ says Diamond was the most popular male vocalist from the mid- 1960s to the mid-1980s across the United States — with more than 50 chart singles on the Billboard Hot 100. Many of those will be heard as Bob Jones spins Diamond’s popular tunes. The free event is Satur- day, Oct. 5 from 7-10 p.m. at Wesley United Method- ist Church, 816 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. In addi- tion to music, Jones will offer up information about the songs, the writers, the times and the musician. People are invited to ask questions, make comments and even get up and dance. For more informa- tion, contact Jones at dubuquer70@gmail.com or 541-938-7028. Buttercreek Boys resume monthly performances HERMISTON — The Buttercreek Boys are back. Offering toe-tap- pin music, the seasoned musicians are resuming monthly performances at a new venue. The group will play the second Wednes- day of the month from 6-7:30 p.m. at Sun Terrace Hermiston, 1550 N.W. 11th St. There is no admission charge. For more informa- tion, contact chuckwag- onefamily@gmail.com or 541-564-2595. Pink Floyd tribute band to perform ‘Animals’ WALLA WALLA — A Portland-based tribute band takes concertgoers on a musical journey featur- ing a full performance of Pink Floyd’s 1977 album, “Animals,” plus other of the band’s classics. Pigs on the Wing has steadily developed a repu- tation for delivering a high quality, high energy take on Pink Floyd’s music. Each band member is a seasoned veteran of the original rock scene and brings a deep understand- ing of the precision and importance of Pink Floyd’s music in many fans’ lives. The group will perform Friday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla. Tickets for the all- ages show are $25-$28. In the spirit of Pink Floyd, Pigs on the Wing’s Ani- mals 2019 tour features an immersive visual dimen- sion, including a light show and live projection mapping. For more informa- tion or to purchase tick- ets, visit www.phtww. com. For questions, call 509-529-6500. — East Oregonian staff Photo contributed by Rene Louey Pigs on the Wing, a Pink Floyd tribute band, will perform Oct. 11 at the Power House Theatre in Walla Walla. WHAT TO DO FESTIVALS Oregon’s Alpenfest •Sept. 26-29 •Enterprise, Joseph, Wallowa Lake www.oregonalpenfest.blog- spot.com Free/opening day & other activities; performances: $18- $20/adults, $9-$10/kids. Cel- ebration of Swiss & Bavarian culture with polka music, folk dancing, alphorn blowing, Swiss yodeling, food and beverages. Harvest Fest •Saturday, Oct. 5; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. •Downtown Hermiston www.facebook.com/ hermistondowntown Free. Entertainment, ven- dors, food booths and more. Morrow County Harvest Festival •Saturday, Oct. 5; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. •SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman www.sagecenter.com Free. Local vendors, artisan crafters, food trucks, wagon rides, pumpkin painting, face painting, kids’ games and more. Hermiston Oktoberfest •Saturday, Oct. 5; 6 p.m. •Maxwell Pavilion, 145 N. First Place, Hermiston www.facebook.com No cover. Presented by Herm- iston Brewing Co., & Nookie’s Restaurant, features music with Jessie Leigh, traditional German food, beers and lager, and a cornhole tournament with cash prizes (541-561-1047). Boardman Quilt Show •Friday, Oct. 11; Saturday, Oct. 12; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. •Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. $4/admission. Quilt displays, raffle quilt, vendors and door prizes. To register a quilt, call Lila Killingbeck at 541-571-2576. Oktoberfest Pendleton •Saturday, Oct. 12; noon-9 p.m. •Pendleton Round-Up Grounds, 1205 S.W. Court Ave. www.facebook.com $15/includes event beer stein and two drink tokens; $5/des- ignated drivers and ages 13-20; free/12 and under. Features food and fun for all ages, live music and beer for adults. ART, MUSEUMS & AUTHORS “Between the Lines” •Monday-Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. •Betty Feves Memorial Gal- lery, BMCC, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Free. Features the work of Hillsboro artist Barbara Martin. Gallery also open by appoint- ment by calling 541-278-5952. Runs through Oct. 24. “Small Works Invitational” •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 small works of 14 regional artists in the East Oregonian Gallery. Also, “One Summer (of Motherhood)” by Lori Sams is on display in the Lorenzen Board Room Gallery. Runs through Sept. 28. “Savages and Princesses: The Persistence of Native American Stereotypes” •Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. •Tamástslikt Cultural Insti- tute, near Wildhorse Resort & Casino. www.tamastslikt.org $10/adults, $9/senior citizens, $6/youths. Features the art- work of 13 contemporary Native American artists — whether using humor, subtlety or irony, the exhibit is fiercely honest. Runs through Oct. 19. MUSIC Expertease Band •Saturday, Sept. 28; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Cale Moon •Saturday, Sept. 28; 9 p.m. •Midway Bar & Grill, 1750 N. First St., Hermiston No cover. Hailing from the Tri-Cities, the Nashville record- ing artist hit the road several years ago in an RV continues to strum along the way. Jamie & Luke •Friday, Oct. 4; 6:30 p.m. •Sno Road Winery, 111 W. Main St., Echo No cover. Eastern Oregon natives Jamie Nasario & Luke Basile perform blues and more. Raucous •Friday, Oct. 4; Saturday, Oct. 5; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Camp Crush •Saturday, Oct. 5; 7 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages. New-wave pop duo from Portland. Oldies Night in Milton-Freewater •Saturday, Oct. 5; 7-10 p.m. •Wesley Methodist Church, 816 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. Free. BJ the DJ will the hits of Neil Diamond. Elwood & Henry in Oregon •Saturday, Oct. 12; 7 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages. Elwood Haney and David Henry team up to perform folk rock with a little bit of soul. NIGHT LIFE {p dir=”ltr”}Bingo Night {p dir=”ltr”}•Saturday, Sept. 28; 6 p.m. {p dir=”ltr”}•Neighbor Dudes., 405 N. First St. Suite 104, Hermiston {p dir=”ltr”}No cover. Enjoy an evening of bingo and beer. 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. Karaoke •Thursdays, 9 p.m. •The Pheasant Blue Collar Bar & Grill, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston First Thursday Wine Tasting •Thursday, Oct. 3, 5-7 p.m. •The Gathering Place at Bell- inger’s, 1823 S. Highway 395, Hermiston Free. Features SuLei Cellars. 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 Cornhole Tournament •Friday, Oct. 4; 5-7 p.m. •Ordnance Brewing, 405 N. Olson Road, Boardman No cover. (541-314-8720). THEATER, STAGE, FILM & LECTURES “Newsies” •Sept. 27-28, Oct. 4-5 7:30 p.m. •Sept. 28, Oct. 5; 2:30 p.m. •Elgin Opera House, 104 N. Eighth St. www.elginoperahouse.com $8-$17. The Broadway musi- cal is set in New York City and shares the story of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” “Murder Among the Mateys” •Saturday, Sept. 28; 6 p.m. •The Break House At School- house Village, SW Birch Street, Pilot Rock www.facebook.com $35/person, $60/couple. The interactive murder mystery presentation includes dinner and drinks. Reserve by Sept. 20 (541-975-4845). “SAGE Movie event” •Friday, Oct. 18; 7:15 p.m.; Sat- urday, Oct. 19; 2:15 p.m. •SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman www.visitsage.com $4/person, includes popcorn. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Concessions avail- able for cash purchase. Film to be announced. HOT TICKETS •Kings of Hip Hop with Tone Loc, Vanilla Ice, Biz Markie and Color Me Badd (18+ Oct. 4, $20- $45 via www.ticketmaster.com) at Legends Casino, Toppenish, WA. •Hells Bells (21+ Oct. 26, free Halloween concert & party); Urban Cowboy Reunion with Mickey Gilley and Johnny Lee (21+, Nov. 23, $39-$59 via www. wildhorseresort.com) at Wild- horse Resort & Casino. Steamroller •Mannheim Christmas (Dec. 5, $40-$80 via www.ticketmaster.com) at Toy- ota Center, Kennewick. ——— 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.
