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ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, October 26, 2019 East Oregonian C3 Arts center cooks up delicious fundraiser By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian Photo contributed by Mary Alice Wilson Award-winning author Rick Steber is featured during the Nov. 5 Terrific Tuesday event at Heritage Station Museum in Pendleton. Heritage Station Museum announces upcoming events East Oregonian PENDLETON — Staff at Heritage Station Museum are excited about several upcoming events. The public is reminded that Saturday, Nov. 2 is the Free First Saturday event. Everyone is invited to visit the museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 108 S.W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton. Coming on the tail of that is the Terrific Tues- day program. Expect to hear some tall tales as Oregon author Rick Ste- ber makes a presentation Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. about writing about the American West. The Prineville-based writer received the presti- gious Beverly Hills Book Awards three years in a row. With more than 40 titles under his belt, Ste- ber has more than a mil- lion books in print. Steber is said to be a keen observer of the evolving American West and articulates these changes in prose that is boldly descriptive, invigo- rating and creative. Also, on Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 4-6 p.m., the museum is hosting a Teacher’s Open House. All teachers in Umatilla County are invited to visit the museum for free and learn about its programs. The special open house provides a chance for teachers to provide feed- back about the museum and its offerings. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP. And on Saturday, Nov. 9, a ribbon-cutting event is planned at noon for a military tribute exhibit in the newly restored Sig- nal House. In addition, a Quilts of Valor presenta- tion is planned. Visitors will be able to check out the exhibit throughout the afternoon until 4 p.m. The museum is open Tuesday through Satur- day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regular admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $2 for students and free for kids 5 and under. Also, Umatilla County Historical Society memberships are available that provide free admission to the museum. For more information, contact Shannon Gru- enhagen at shannong@ heritagestationmuseum. org, 541-276-0012 or visit www.heritagestationmu- seum.org. ——— Contact Community Editor Tammy Malgesini at tmalgesini@eastorego- nian.com or 541-564-4539 PENDLETON — Din- ner with Friends is gearing up for an evening of no-host cocktails, a mini-auction and dinner to support Pend- leton Center for the Arts. In its third year, the “off- year” event is an alterna- tive to the big, gala auctions that the organization hosts every other year. Arts cen- ter staff and board members will cook up their own sig- nature dishes. Also, special wine and beer tastings will be available. “Not to brag, but we think this will be one of the best dinners you enjoy this year,” said Roberta Lava- dour, arts center executive director. “Our board mem- bers and staff love to cook, and we love sharing our favorite dishes with our patrons.” Dinner with Friends is Sunday, Nov. 3 with no-host cocktails and the mini-auc- tion at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at Virgil’s at Cim- miyotti’s, 137 S. Main St., Pendleton. Owner Jennifer Keeton is offering the use of the facility as an in-kind donation to the arts center. Tickets are $40 per person or $75 for couples. The evening includes a 10-course tasting menu, fea- turing the signature dishes of the staff and board members of Pendleton Center for the Arts. The event was inspired by the fact that arts center patrons, customers and stu- dents feel like friends, Lava- dour said. Sharing a meal together, she said, seemed like the most enjoyable way to raise money needed to support programming. “Most of us cook for our friends and family, and Photo contributed by Pendleton Center for the Arts Mireya Gavia de Wolf’s dishes are popular during Dinner with Friends. Tickets are now on sale for the Nov. 3 event, which serves as a fundraiser for Pendleton Center for the Arts. everyone has that one dish that’s always a winner,” Lavadour said. “It should be eclectic and delicious.” The mini-auction, Lava- dour said, features work by a couple of the region’s most beloved artists and other much-sought-after items. Also, everyone in atten- dance will receive a spe- cial cookbook featuring all the dishes served over the course of the evening. Money raised will be used to support free art classes that Pendleton Cen- ter for the Arts makes avail- able to all age groups in the community. For more infor- mation or to reserve tick- ets, call 541-278-9201, stop by the arts center at 214 N. Main St., or visit www. pendletonarts.org. Seating is limited to 80 guests, so early reservations are highly recommended. ——— Contact Community Edi- tor Tammy Malgesini at tmalgesini@eastoregonian. com or 541-564-4539 Oldies Night at Wesley United plays hits of 1984 East Oregonian M I LT O N - F R E E WA- TER — The biggest hits of 1984 are featured Saturday, Nov. 2 during Oldies Night at Wesley United Meth- odist Church, 816 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. Bob Jones (BJ the DJ) will spin the hits that topped the charts from 7-10 p.m. The biggest song of the year belonged to Madonna, when “Like A Virgin” claimed the No. 1 spot for six weeks. It was one of four Madonna hits that made the top 10 in 1984. The most success- ful artist of the year, how- ever, was Prince, whose “When Doves Cry” stayed at the top of the chart for five weeks, in support of his movie and soundtrack “Purple Rain.” Other artists new to the Top 100 in 1984 included Tina Turner (“What’s Love Got To Do With It”) and Cyndi Lauper (“Time After Time”). British hit- makers like Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Canada’s Thompson Twins also will find their place in Friday’s rotation. In all 36 songs, with comments about the artists, songs and song- writers, bring 1984 to the forefront. An additional 18 songs provide background music from 6-7 p.m. For more informa- tion, contact Jones at 541-938-7028 or email dubuquer71@gmail.com. WHAT TO DO PRE-HALLOWEEN EVENTS Saturday, Oct 26 Devils & Demons Hallow- een Party •9 p.m.; Wildhorse Sports Bar •off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. No cover. Wear a devil/ demon-themed costume for a raffle ticket for a chance to win $500. Live music by The Hellcats. Pheasant Costume Party •9 p.m.; The Pheasant Blue Collar Bar & Grill, •149 E. Main St., Hermiston No cover. DJ Diego, drink spe- cials, prizes, treats and costume party. Joker and Jester Comedy Tour •6:30-10 p.m.; 40 Taps •337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton www.eventbrite.com $15/presale, $20/door. Join in for a night of laughs and a fund- raiser for Pendleton Animal Wel- fare Shelter (PAWS). Live/silent auction, 50:50, mystery balloon pop and a dog toy comedy toss. info (541-246-6772). FESTIVALS Echo Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch •Tuesday-Thursday, 2-6 p.m.; Fridays, 2-10 p.m.; Satur- days, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. •100 N. Dupont St., Echo www.echocornmaze.com $10/general; free/ages 2 and younger; $12/day pass; $1/tick- eted attractions. Also the Field of Screams Corn Maze Path is $12 on Oct. 26 and 31 from 7-9 p.m. Also, Echo Corn Maze K9 Days is Saturday, Nov. 2 from 1-5 p.m. Bring your well-behaved dog on a leash for canine fun. Wish list items accepted for PAWS (call/ text 509-528-5808). Altrusa Food Truck & Auc- tion Extravaganza •Saturday, Oct. 26; 5 p.m. •Hermiston Community Cen- ter, 415 S. Highway 395 www.facebook.com $20. Tickets are available from Altrusa members or the Herm- iston Chamber of Commerce. Bring money for food truck fare. Event also features live/silent auction, wine and beer tasting, live entertainment, a raffle for a chance to win a $2,000 Visa card and a 50-50 cash drawing. Fall Release Weekend •Nov. 1-3 •Various wineries in Walla Walla, Milton-Freewater area www.wallawallawine.com Some events free. Cellar doors are open and new releases are available for tasting. Cele- brate with special pours, wine- maker dinners, live music and more. ART, MUSEUMS & AUTHORS “This Good Land: Contempo- rary Native Artists from Oregon” •Thursday, Nov. 7; 4:30- 6:30 p.m.-opening reception •Monday-Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. •Betty Feves Memorial Gal- lery, BMCC, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Free. Features an exhibition of prints made at Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts in Mission. Gallery also open by appoint- ment by calling 541-278-5952. Runs through Dec. 5. “To Grandmother’s House” •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 “folk surre- alism” artwork of Erika Rier. Also, photography of Anne Sump and Julie Muller on display in the Lorenzen Board Room Gallery. Runs through Oct. 26. “Timber Culture” •Friday, Nov. 8; opens •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. A visual and inter- pretive look at the history of Oregon’s multicultural logging industry. Runs Nov. 8-Dec. 31. MUSIC Hellcats •Saturday, Oct. 27; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Purusa Acoustic •Friday, Nov. 1; 7 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages. Portland duo plays soul, alternative pop/ rock and blues. Notorious 253 •Friday, Nov. 1; Saturday, Nov. 2; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Ezza Rose Band •Thursday, Nov. 7; 7 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages. Portland band plays rock, dream-rock, soul-rock and pop. Hair Nation •Friday, Nov. 8; Saturday, Nov. 9; 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 cel- lar TBA Cornhole Tournament •Friday, Nov. 8, 6 p.m.; Satur- day, Nov. 9, noon •Maxwell Pavilion., 255 S. First Place, Hermiston www.facebook.com No cover. Purse is $3,500 with Friday singles ($20 entry fee); Saturday doubles ($40 entry fee) (541-561-1047, 541-561-6160). 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 Eastern Oregon Film Festival •Oct. 24-26 •Hq, 112 Depot St., La Grande www.eofilmfest.com $55/festival pass; $10/indi- vidual film screenings & after- parties. In its 10th year, the fes- tival includes 24 short films and 10 feature-length productions, and live music at evening events (director@eofilmfest.com). Food Drive Movie •Saturday, Nov. 2; 9 a.m. •Hermiston Stadium 8 Cin- ema, 355 W. Theater Lane www.moviesinhermiston.com Free with nonperishable food donations. View “Elf” or “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.” Sensory Friendly Movie •Saturday, Nov. 2; 9 a.m. •Hermiston Stadium 8 Cin- ema, 355 W. Theater Lane www.facebook.com/ arcofumatillacounty Free with nonperishable food donations. In conjunction with The Arc Umatilla County, senso- ry-friendly screening of “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” with lights up a little and volume down. Family Movie Day •Saturday, Nov. 16; 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. •Hermiston Community Cen- ter, 415 S. Highway 395 www.facebook.com Free admission. “The Lion King.” Concessions available (no outside food). Bring your own seating. HOT TICKETS •Terry Fator, singer, come- dian, ventriloquist & celebrity impressionist (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 informa- tion to community@eastorego- nian.com, or c/o Tammy Malge- sini, 333 E. Main Street, Hermiston, OR, 97838.
