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ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, October 12, 2019 East Oregonian C3 Standard Deviation to amp up Echo OktoberFest East Oregonian Production photo contributed by H. Nelson Tracey “Picture Jasper,” filmed entirely on the Oregon-Idaho border, is among the short films to be screened at the Eastern Oregon Film Festival. The Oct. 24-26 event is in La Grande. LA movie director mines EOFF screening ‘Picture Jasper’ features Oregon- Idaho landscapes By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian LA GRANDE — A short film that will be screened during the Eastern Oregon Film Festival was shot entirely on the Oregon-Idaho border. H. Nelson Tracey, direc- tor/producer of “Picture Jas- per,” was particularly inter- ested in submitting the project to EOFF because of the close proximity to the filming loca- tion. Tracey will be traveling from Los Angeles to attend the screening. The movie focuses on Steve Schultz, a lifelong man of the American West, who mines for the rare form of rock that’s used Owyhee Mountains of East- to create spectacular finished ern Oregon and Western Idaho jewelry. Through booms and with his family, rockhounding busts, he works to find nature’s was in Schultz’s blood from an treasures. Schultz, who resides early age. Collecting rocks morphed in southwest Idaho, is featured in the film, which was pro- into cutting and polishing duced by Peter Henry stones, which led to sil- ver and gold smithing. with music composed Silver Streams is cur- by Bryan Hume. rently active in mining In its 10th year, the 10 different gemstone Eastern Oregon Film mines of agate, jaspers Festival is Oct. 24-26 and opals from Idaho in La Grande. The festi- val headquarters is Hq, and Oregon. Tracey 112 Depot St. Approx- Tracey indicates sto- rytelling is his passion, imately 20 minutes in length, the screening of “Pic- and cinema is his medium. ture Jasper” is Saturday, Oct. Other recent film projects he’s 26 at 12:15 p.m. at Beckie’s Stu- worked on include “Ski Bum: dio of Dance, 110 Depot St. The Warren Miller Story,” Growing from a hobby, which was the Opening Night Schultz and his wife, Kathie, and Audience Award Winner founded Silver Streams North- at Slamdance Film Festival west in 2000. Exploring the 2019 (Park City, Utah); “Con- spiracy Party,” a comedic short selected for Adirondack Film Festival 2019 and Apocalypse Later Film Festival 2019 (Phoe- nix, Arizona); and “Ingredients for Recovery,” an educational video on the benefits of alcohol and drug abuse treatment. EOFF passes are $55, which provide entry into all screening events and after-parties. Gen- eral 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 tmal- gesini@eastoregonian.com or 541-564-4539 ECHO — Standard Deviation will crank up the tunes during an upcoming celebra- tion in Echo. The La Grande-based band are the fea- tured performers during Echo Oktober- Fest. The Oct. 19 event kicks off at 3 p.m. in downtown Echo. It includes food, music and beer. Standard Deviation will get amped up at 6:30 p.m. The group plays danceable cov- ers of rock and blues songs from the ’60s and ’70s, with a few modern songs thrown in for good measure. Their influences include Steppenwolf, the Yardbirds, James Gang and The Rolling Stones. Pre-sale tickets are $20, which provides a $5 bonus token. They are available at H&P Cafe, Columbia Bank, Community Bank and Echo Ridge Cellars. For more infor- mation, visit https://echo.kiwanisone.org. See the Wednesday, Oct. 16 edition of the East Oregonian for a full story about Echo OktoberFest. Contributed photo Standard Deviation, a La Grande-based band, will perform during Echo OktoberFest. The Oct. 19 event kicks off at 3 p.m. in down- town Echo. BRIEFLY SAGE movie events feature ‘Toy Story 4’ BOARDMAN — A pair of screenings of “Toy Story 4” are featured during the monthly movie event at the SAGE Center. The showings are Friday, Oct. 18 at 7:15 p.m. and Sat- urday, Oct. 19 at 2:15 p.m. at 101 Olson Road, Boardman. The cost is $4 per person, which includes popcorn. Also water and concessions are available for cash pur- chases. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The G-rated animated adventure comedy was released this summer. Featur- ing the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts and Keanu Reeves, when a new toy called “Forky” (Tony Hale) joins Woody and the gang, a road trip reveals how big the world can be for a toy. For more information, call the SAGE Center at 541- 481-7243 or visit www.visit- sage.com. Tri-Cities artists offer tour of art TRI-CITIES, Wash. — More than 30 artists in 25 venues are featured during Tour d’Arts of the Tri-Cities. In its fourth year, peo- ple will have an opportunity to visit and view art in the scenic Red Mountain viti- culture area in Benton City. other venues include pri- vate home and commercial studios, wineries, and other businesses. Presented by Cyber Art 509, the three-day self- guided tour is Friday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The hours for Sunday, Oct. 19 in the Red Mountain area are from noon to 5 p.m. Also, a Sneak Peek Night is Thursday, Oct. 17 from 5-9 p.m. at Tucannon Cel- lars, 40404 Demoss Road, Benton City. It offers a chance to meet all the art- ists in one location and see a preview of their work. Light hors d’oeuvres will be pro- vided; also, the Red Moun- tain VW Photo Bus and Fast & Curryous food truck will be available on site. Tour d’Arts is free. Art- work is available for view- ing and purchase — includ- ing all painting mediums, photography, pottery, jew- elry, paper, tapestry, wood and metal sculpture and glass work. For more information, including information about artists and a map for studio locations and venues, visit www.509tourdearts.com. For questions, contact Pam Sharp at 509-627-3097 or psharp@wyoming.com. — East Oregonian staff WHAT TO DO FESTIVALS 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. Project Community Connect & Veteran Stand Down •Saturday, Oct. 12; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. •Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395 www.home-4-hope.weebly.com Free. Veterans and those that are homeless or at risk of being homeless are invited to learn about available resources and receive on-site services. In addi- tion, there will be numerous give- aways and lunch from Veg Out. Fall Women’s Expo •Saturday, Oct. 12; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. •Higher Power Fitness, 2120 N. First St., Hermiston www.facebook.com/ hermistonwarmingstation Admission by donation for Hermiston Warming Station. The expo features home-based busi- ness products vendors, food and drinks (541-571-5691). 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 drives and ages 13-20; free/12 and under. Features food and fun for all ages, live music and beer for adults. Echo OktoberFest •Saturday, Oct. 19; 3 p.m. •Downtown Echo https://echo.kiwanisone.org $20/advance includes $5 bonus token (H&P Cafe, Columbia Bank, Community Bank, & Echo Ridge Cellars.). Beer & brats, burgers and dogs, wines and soda. Scary mov- ies, pumpkin painting. Live music with Standard Deviation. (Mike Duffy 541-303-5730). ART, MUSEUMS & AUTHORS Sharma Shields •Monday, Oct. 14; 7:30 p.m. •Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande. Free. Eastern Oregon Univer- sity presents the award-winning author as part of the Carl and San- dra Ellston Ars Literary Lecture Series (541-962-3633 or daxelrod@ eou.edu). “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 Hills- boro artist Barbara Martin. Gallery also open by appointment by call- ing 541-278-5952. Runs through Oct. 24. “To Grandmother’s House” •Tuesday-Friday, 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 “folk sur- realism” artwork of Erika Rier. Also, photography of Anne Sump and Julie Muller on display in the Lorenzen Board Room Gallery. Runs through Oct. 26. “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 American artists — whether using humor, subtlety or irony, the exhibit is fiercely honest. Runs through Oct. 19. MUSIC 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. TBA •Friday, Oct. 11; Saturday, Oct. 12; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Molly’s Revenge •Tuesday, Oct. 15; 7 p.m. •Pendleton Center for the Arts, 215 N. Main St. www.pendletonarts.org $15. Celtic trio returns for fifth show at the arts center, offering an energetic performance. The Hackles•Bart Budwig Fall Tour MMXIX •Tuesday, Oct. 15; 7 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages. The sound engineer at Enterprise’s OK The- ater brings his band to strum new Americana. Also, The Hackles cel- ebrate the release of their second album. The Wasteland Kings •Thursday, Oct. 17; 7 p.m. •40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton No cover. The La Grande-based band performs Americana and more. Saintseneca •Friday, Oct. 18; 7 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages. American folk-rock band from Columbus, Ohio. Thrillride •Friday, Oct. 18; Saturday, Oct. 19; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Heavy Diamond Ring •Friday, Oct. 25; 7 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages. Bringing folk-rock to fresh new heights. Hellcats •Friday, Oct. 26; Saturday, Oct. 27; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. NIGHT LIFE 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, Nov. 7, 5-7 p.m. •The Gathering Place at Bell- inger’s, 1823 S. Highway 395, Hermiston Free. Featured winery or cellar TBA 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 “Toy Story 4” •Friday, Oct. 18; 7:15 p.m.; Satur- day, 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. Eastern Oregon Film Festival •Oct. 24-26 •Hq, 112 Depot St., La Grande www.eofilmfest.com $55/festival pass; $10/individ- ual film screenings & afterpar- ties. In its 10th year, the festival includes 24 short films and 10 fea- ture-length productions, and live music at evening events (direc- tor@eofilmfest.com). HOT TICKETS •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 Wildhorse Resort & Casino. •Terry Fator: singer, comedian, ventriloquist & celebrity impres- sionist (18+ Nov. 3; $20-$50) via www.ticketmaster.com at Legends Casino, Toppenish, WA. Steamroller •Mannheim Christmas (Dec. 5; $40-$80) via www.ticketmaster.com at Toyota 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.
