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ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, November 23, 2019 East Oregonian Inland Musicians holiday concert ushers in the season By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian ECHO — Familiar Christmas favorites are featured during the 21st annual holiday concerts of the Inland Northwest Musicians. From classical, tradi- tional, Russian ballet music or a modern classic like LeRoy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride,” music director and conductor R. Lee Friese has chosen a program to usher in the season. Featuring both the orchestra and cho- rale, the event is Saturday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. at the Echo Community Center, 20 S. Bonanza St. While admission is free, it is highly recommended that people make reserva- tions to ensure a seat. The past concerts have been extremely popular, playing before a full house. “The Christmas concert at Echo is like going home for the orchestra and chorale — we have performed many concerts there,” Friese said. “This concert is always a cel- ebration. It is an intimate set- ting and very exciting.” The most famous of Tschaikovsky’s ballets, “The Nutcracker,” will surely bring familiar pictures into your mind, said Sue Friese. From the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Arabian veiled dancers and the well-known “Waltz of the Flowers” will trans- port you to the world-fa- mous stages presenting the EO file photo Tuba player Ralph Werner plays with the Inland Northwest Musicians during a past holiday concert. Featuring the orchestra and chorale, performances are Dec. 7 in Echo and Dec. 8 in Connell, Wash. “Nutcracker Ballet.” The orchestra will change paces a bit with LeRoy Anderson’s popular “Sleigh Ride.” The popular classic will be conducted by Ashley Walchli. The Herm- iston resident is participat- ing in a conducting appren- ticeship with the Inland Northwest Orchestra. Her premier conducting intro- duction, Walchli received a bachelor’s degree in music with an emphasis in piano performance in 2016 from Oregon State University. The chorale will perform a selection of Alfred Burt carols that were originally written and sent to family and friends on Christmas cards in the 1950s, Friese said. The chorus also high- lights the Austrian carol, “Still, Still, Still,” arranged by Norman Luboff. The pro- gram also features the com- bined chorale and orchestra with “Festive Noels,” a med- ley of European carols by Bob Krogstad. And, Friese said, the greatest shout-out of celebration from through- out all music history, the “Hallelujah Chorus” by George Frideric Handel. The program will be repeated during a Sun- day, Dec. 8 performance at 4 p.m. at Connell High School, 1100 W. Clark St., Connell, Washington. That concert will include high school choir students in the singing of “Festive Noels” and the “Hallelujah Cho- rus.” The Connell per- formance doesn’t require reservations. To RSVP for the Echo concert, call 541-289-4696. For more about the INWM, visit www.inlandnorthwest- musicians.com. ——— Contact Community Edi- tor Tammy Malgesini at tmal- gesini@eastoregonian.com or 541-564-4539 C3 BRIEFLY call the theatre office at 509-876-2316 or visit www. ltww.org. Little Theatre announces ‘Orient Express’ auditions WALLA WALLA, Wash. — The Little The- atre of Walla Walla is gearing up for its mys- tery-thriller, Agatha Chris- tie’s “Murder on the Orient Express.” The open auditions are Nov. 26-27 at 7:30 p.m. downstairs in the Mildred Stewart Room at the the- atre, 1130 E. Sumach St., Walla Walla. The play has roles for five adult female characters and five adult male characters. The per- formances are Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 7-8 and 14-15 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. The audition process at The Little Theatre of Walla Walla is casual and people of all levels of experience, ethnicity and physical abil- ity are encouraged to par- ticipate. Prospective actors should arrive a few minutes early to fill out some paper- work, and will take turns reading from provided scenes. For more information, Schoolhouse Village offers roaring good time PILOT ROCK — Things will be hopping as the Schoolhouse Village helps usher in 2020. The Roaring ‘20s is the theme during a New Year’s Eve Murder Mystery Din- ner. “Murder at the Juice Joint” offers up a Prohi- bition Era whodunit. The event is Tuesday, Dec. 31 with the doors opening at 6 p.m. at 241 S.W. Fourth St., Pilot Rock. The cost is $40 per per- son or $70 for a couple. The evening includes a prime rib dinner and dessert by Pendleton Catering Com- pany, LLC — and a side of murder and mayhem. Space is limited. For more information or to make reservations, contact Reilly Miller at 541-975- 4845 or 541-970-4622. — EO Media Group Photo contributed by Night of Mystery Schoolhouse Village will present “Murder at the Juice Joint,” a murder mystery dinner event Dec. 31 in Pilot Rock. Art of the Gift offers holiday shopping By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian Photo contributed by Pendleton Center for the Arts Kris O’Grady, owner of Bushel and a Peck, will offer a Wreath Bar on Nov. 23 during the opening weekend of Art of the Gift at Pendleton Center for the Arts. PENDLETON — A unique shopping experience offers one-of-a-kind gifts during the holiday season. In its 19th year, Art of the Gift has been celebrated in the East Oregonian Gal- lery since the Arts Council of Pendleton renovated the Car- negie building that used to house the public library. The works of more than 75 artists are on display now through Dec. 31 at Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Admission is free. As part of the event’s opening weekend, Kris O’Grady will host her much anticipated Wreath Bar on Saturday, Nov. 23 from noon to 4 p.m. O’Grady, owner of Bushel and a Peck, is known for her contemporary flo- ral design and will have a range of materials on hand to help visitors design a cus- tom wreath for their home or office. Executive director Roberta Lavadour said artists have been descending on the arts center throughout the week, delivering new works for the special exhibit and sale. The pieces are carefully chosen to showcase the beautiful crafts- manship being done in the region. The selection includes everything from fused and blown glass, jewelry and fine woodworking to wearable textile art, Christmas cards and stocking stuffers. During the Art of the Gift, the work of Scott Duff will be featured in the Lorenzen Board Room Gallery. Duff’s large-scale photographs focus on the Owyhee and the Painted Hills. The Art of the Gift is open to the general public and there is never an admission to view items in the East Oregonian Gallery, the Lorenzen Board Room Gallery or the Pend- leton Foundation Trust Fine Craft Gallery. Regular hours are Tuesday through Fri- day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call Pendleton Center for the Arts at 541-278-9201 or visit www. pendletonarts.org. ——— Contact Community Edi- tor Tammy Malgesini at tmalgesini@eastoregonian. com or 541-564-4539 WHAT TO DO FESTIVALS Hermiston Farm Fair & Trade Show •Dec. 4-6 •Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 Airport Road; BMCC/OSU HAREC, 2121 S. First St. Hermiston Community Cen- ter, 415 S. Highway 395 www.hermistonchamber.com $40/banquet tickets (Thurs- day, Dec. 5 with no-host social starting at 6 p.m. at the com- munity center). Event features vendors, seminars and displays. (541-567-6151). Pendleton WinterFest •Friday, Dec. 6; 6-10 p.m. Sat- urday, Dec. 7; 10 a.m.-2p.m. •Pendleton Convention Cen- ter, 1601 Westgate sah.ticketleap.com $40/evening gala, free/Family Day. Gala event includes dinner, dancing live/silent auctions of holiday decor. Family Day offers a chance to view trees and engage in holiday activities. Holiday Barrel Tasting Weekend •Dec. 6-8 •Various wineries in Walla Walla, Milton-Freewater area www.wallawallawine.com Some events free. Amidst the festive atmosphere of the season, winemakers and cellar staff provide samples of future releases straight from the wine barrel. Echo Toy Run •Saturday, Dec. 7; noon departure •Main Street, Echo www.facebook.com Free. Participants (motorcy- cles, cars, trucks) bring a new, unwrapped toy to deliver to Good Shepherd Medical Center in Hermiston. Afterwards, gather at the fallen rider bench at the Hermiston Cemetery (Amanda Silvani 541-720-9304). Hermiston Festival of Trees •Saturday, Dec. 7; 6-10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8; noon-4 p.m. •Hermiston Community Cen- ter, 415 S. Highway 395 $40/evening gala event, $5/ Family Day suggested donation. Get in the Christmas spirit while bidding on holiday-themed decor. Family Day features activ- ities, entertainment and pictures with Santa. ART, MUSEUMS & AUTHORS “Umatilla County Memo- ries: A Pictorial History of the mid-1800s through 1939” •Saturday, Nov. 23; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. •Heritage Station Museum, 108 S.W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton www.heritagestationmuseum. org Free. Umatilla County Histori- cal Society officially launches the pictorial history book, published by the East Oregonian in cooper- ation with several local partners. The Art of the Gift •Tu e s d ay - Fr i d ay ; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; •Saturdays; noon-4 p.m. •Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. www.pendletonarts.org Free admission. The East Ore- gonian Gallery is transformed into a showcase of creative gifts from craftspeople from across the nation. Unique stocking stuffers available for under $10. Also, one-of-a-kind gifts as well as functional and wearable items for sale. Runs through Dec. 31. “Yellowstone in Winter” •Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m-8 p.m., Friday/Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. •Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. www.pendletonlibrary.weebly. com Free. Exhibit features the pho- tography of Debbie McIntosh. Runs through Dec. 31. “This Good Land: Contem- porary Native Artists from Oregon” •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. “Timber Culture” •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. A visual and inter- pretive look at the history of Oregon’s multicultural logging industry. Runs through Dec. 31. Christmas Open House-Joy •Saturday, Dec. 14; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. •Frazier Farmstead Museum, 1403 Chestnut St. www.facebook.com/ frazierfarmstead Free. Tour decorated Victorian home, listen to live music, enjoy homemade cookies and hot apple cider. make a tree orna- ment and shop for holiday gifts. (541-938-4636). MUSIC Sam Densmore •Saturday, Nov. 23; 7 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages. Port- land-based singer-songwrit- er-producer offers up folk, Amer- icana, alternative and acoustic rock. Megs McLean •Saturday, Nov. 23; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Cory Peterson Band •Saturday, Nov. 23; 9 p.m. •Midway Bar & Grill, 1750 N. First St., Hermiston No cover. Eastern Oregon band plays country favorites. Design •Friday, Nov. 29; Saturday, Nov. 30; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Whiskey, Wine, Beer and Weed •Thursday, Dec. 5; 7 p.m. •40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton No cover. Americana Acid Grass is live in the tap room. Holiday Concert •Saturday, Dec. 7; 4 p.m. •Echo Community Center, 20 S. Bonanza St. www.inlandnorthwestmusi- cians.com Free. Ensembles of the Inland Northwest Musicians usher the season in with song. Reservations encouraged (541-289-4696). THEATER, STAGE, FILM & LECTURES “Shrek: The Musical” •Nov. 21-23; 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 23-24; 2:30 p.m. •BMCC Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton www.collegecommunitythe- atre.com $20/adults, $16/seniors, $12/ students. College Community Theatre presents the popular musical based on the Oscar-win- ning animated film. No children under 3 admitted. (541-215-9917). “The Hamlet Thrill-Ma-Geddon” •Nov. 22-23; 7 p.m. •Hermiston High School audi- torium, 600 S. First St. $5/adults, $4/seniors, $2/stu- dents. Hermiston High School presents the comedy by play- wright Don Zolidis featuring musi- cal numbers, backup dancers and zombie battles (541-667-6036). “The Best Christmas Pag- eant Ever” •Nov. 22-23, 29-30 & Dec. 6-7; 7:30 p.m. •Nov. 30, Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-8; 2 p.m. •1130 Sumach St., Walla Walla www.ltww.org $15-$20. The timely comedy will surely tickle the funny bones of audience members while get- ting them primed for the holiday season. “The Nutcracker” •Thursday, Dec. 5, Friday, Dec. 6; 7 p.m. •Saturday, Dec. 7; Sunday, Dec. 8; 2 p.m. •Bob Clapp Theatre at BMCC, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave. www.facebook.com $8/adults, $4/children under 12. Pendleton Ballet Theatre pres- ents the holiday favorite. Advance tickets recommended; available Nov. 26 from 5-7 p.m. and Nov. 23 & 30 from 10 a.m.-noon at Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St. HOT TICKETS •College Community The- atre-Blue Mountain Commu- nity College: “Shrek: The Musi- cal” (November), “The Sound of Music” (February), and “The Two Gentleman of Verona” (May) individual performances and sea- son tickets available via www.col- legecommunitytheatre.com 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.
