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ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, December 7, 2019 East Oregonian C3 BRIEFLY Talvik exposes dark side of Christmas Photo contributed by Jennifer Pecora The Grand Hall at Fort Walla Walla Museum is decked out for the holiday season. In addition, a variety of unique gift items are available for pur- chase in the museum’s store. Fort Walla Walla decks the grand hall Museum store offers unique gift shopping By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian WALLA WALLA, Wash. — While it might not quite be “boughs of holly,” the Grand Hall at Fort Walla Walla Museum is decked out for the holidays. Visitors are encouraged to drop in and get into the spirit of the season. Be sure to step inside the museum store, which features hundreds of local products, arti- san goods, special publications and a number of new offerings for the holiday season. Admission is free to the store, so shoppers are invited to come in and browse — and maybe find a unique gift item for that hard to shop for person on your Christmas list. Feelings of nostalgia can elicit memories of holidays past. To jumpstart a journey down mem- ory lane, don’t forget to take a look at some of the new tin toys in the museum store. Jennifer Pecora, the muse- um’s communications manager, shared that tin toys have been made since the mid-1800s. The lightweight material is both inex- pensive and sturdy enough to maintain molded shapes. Simi- lar cast-iron toys were produced from the late 1800s through the 1930s, however, their produc- tion declined during World War II because of the scarcity of iron. Tin toys, Pecora said, continue to attract the attention of kids of all ages, as well as collectors. A variety of new and colorful tin toys are available in the museum store, including a boat that uses a small candle to light the boiler and power it through the water. A spinning ballerina, marching sol- diers, Christmas ornaments and a wind-up woodpecker trick bank also are available. In addition, handmade teddy bears and dolls, books, mocca- sin-making kits and more are sure to delight recipients on Christmas morning. Also, the store carries a wide selection of new, used, and out- of-print books related to regional history, military topics, Native Americans, traditional crafts, agriculture, activity books and storybooks. And there’s a spe- cial section dedicated to local authors. Visitors to the museum can still enjoy “Fantastic Finds: Trea- sures from the archives” until Dec. 31. The special exhibit, which runs through Dec. 31, showcases some treasures from the museum’s permanent collection. The museum, which is on its winter schedule, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s located at 755 Myra Road, Walla Walla. It’s closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day. General admission is $9, stu- dents and seniors pay $8, kids ages 6-12 are $4 and it’s free for children under 6. Also, in conjunction with the Blue Star Museum program, all active-duty military personnel and their fam- ilies are always admitted free. For more information, con- tact Pecora at 509-525-7703, jen- nifer@fwwm.org or visit www. fwwm.org. ——— Contact Community Edi- tor Tammy Malgesini at tmal- gesini@eastoregonian.com or 541-564-4539. Sofia Talvik recently released another Christmas single. For more than 10 years, the Swedish Americana-folk artist has made it a tradition to write and release a free single leading up to the holiday season. However, it’s not your typical “Dashing through the snow” or “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.” Talvik focuses on the darker side of the holiday season. More along the lines of “He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake,” Tal- vik’s 2019 single is titled “Christ- mas Train.” It’s a modern take on the Krampus story — Santa’s evil counterpart according to Central European folklore — but in the form of a train that’s robbing every- one of dreams and futures. In 2017, Talvik revamped her Christmas singles to make them come together as an album, “When Winter Comes, A Christmas Album.” For more information or to download the free single, visit www.sofiatalvik.com. — EO Media Group Released by Makaki Music “Christmas Train” by Sofia Talvik. WHAT TO DO FESTIVALS Pendleton WinterFest •Saturday, Dec. 7; 10 a.m.-2p.m. •Pendleton Convention Cen- ter, 1601 Westgate sah.ticketleap.com Free/Family Day. (541-276- 5121). Family Day offers a chance to view trees and engage in hol- iday activities, including visiting with Santa Claus. 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 Cen- ter in Hermiston. Afterwards, gather at the fallen rider bench at the Hermiston Cemetery (Amanda Silvani 541-720-9304). Hermiston Festival of Trees Family Day •Sunday, Dec. 8; noon-4 p.m. •Hermiston Community Cen- ter, 415 S. Highway 395 $5/Family Day suggested donation. Get in the Christmas spirit with holiday activities, entertainment, pictures with Santa and more. Musical Christmas Light Show •Daily Dec. 4-31; 5-10 p.m. •SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road www.visitsage.com Free. Light show accompa- nied by Christmas music (out- door speakers on site or tune into 106.9 FM on car radio) (541-481-7243). Heppner Winter Fest •Friday, Dec. 13; 6-8:30 p.m. •Heppner City Park, Light Parade line-up Free. After the parade, photos with holiday friends (6:45 p.m., Sage Clothing), story- time with Mrs. Claus (7:30 p.m., city hall), and Snowball Drop (8 p.m., Main Street Shamrock). (541-676-5536). ART, MUSEUMS & AUTHORS The Art of the Gift •Tu es day - Fr i day ; 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 features creative gifts, unique stocking stuffers, one-of-a-kind items. 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.wee- bly.com Free. Exhibit features the photography of Debbie McIn- tosh. Runs through Dec. 31. “Timber Culture” •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. A visual and inter- pretive look at the history of Oregon’s multicultural logging industry. Runs through Dec. 31. Crow’s Shadow Holiday Open House •Sunday, Dec. 8; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. •48004 St. Andrew’s Road, Mission www.crowsshadow.org Free. Tour the printmaking studio, view works in the per- manent collection and enjoy light refreshments. 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 Victo- rian home, listen to live music, enjoy homemade cookies and hot apple cider. make a tree ornament and shop for holiday gifts. (541-938-4636). MUSIC 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 in the season with song. Reservations encouraged (541-289-4696). Oldies Night in Milton-Freewater •Saturday, Nov. 2; 7-10 p.m. •Wesley Methodist Church, 816 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. Free. BJ the DJ will spin top hits by The Beach Boys. Holiday Music Festival •Saturday, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 8, 3 p.m. •McKenzie Theatre @ Eastern Oregon University, La Grande www.eou.edu/music $10/adults, $8/students & seniors. Featuring a variety of musical ensembles, more than 200 regional perform- ers ring in the holiday season. (541-962-3352). Guy Johnson Band •Saturday, Dec. 7; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Sum People •Thursday, Dec. 12; 7 p.m. •40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton No cover. Features reggae rock. Decade X •Friday, Dec. 13; Saturday, Dec. 14; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Brass Fire •Saturday, Dec. 14; 7-10 p.m. •Red Lion, 304 S.E. Nye Ave., Pendleton No cover. Features regional horn band, playing Big Band Era music as well as blues, soul and rock. Holiday Music Festival •Saturday, Dec. 14; 7:30 p.m. •Vert Auditorium, 480 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton www.oregoneastsymphony. org $25/adults, $20/seniors, $15/ students, $65/family of four. The Oregon East Symphony pres- ents an ecumenical celebration of the holidays through song featuring several community ensembles. (541-276-0320). Jill Cohn •Thursday, Dec. 19; 7 p.m. •40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton No cover. Seattle-based sing- er-songwriter offers personal reflections and contemplations on domestic violence and van- ishing rain forests. Nuketown •Friday, Dec. 20; Saturday, Dec. 21; 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. Christmas Sweater Grand Prix •Saturday, Dec. 14; noon-9 p.m. •Oregon Grain Growers Brand Distillery, 511 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton No cover. Mosey on in and show off your Christmas sweater for a chance to win gift cards — $100 for first, second, $50 and third, $25. Also, Christmas mov- ies will be playing on the big screen (free hot cocoa and pop- corn) and a cake walk for kids. Music & Dinner •Sunday, Dec. 15; 4-7 p.m. •Echo Ridge Cellars, 551 N. Thielsen St., Echo www.paypal.com $60/person. Enjoy wine social with hors d’oeuvres, a prime rib dinner and dessert by Alexan- der’s Chocolaterie. Music by Jamie Nasario and Luke Basile. (541-376-8100). Karaoke Party •Wednesdays & Thursdays; 9 p.m. No cover. •The Pheasant Blue Col- lar 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 Col- lar Bar & Grill, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston 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 Col- lar Bar & Grill, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston Karaoke •Fridays; 9 p.m. •Midway Tavern, 1750 N. First St., Hermiston First Thursday Wine Tasting •Thursday, Jan. 2, 5-7 p.m. •The Gathering Place at Bell- inger’s, 1823 S. Highway 395, Hermiston Free. Featured winery or cel- lar TBA THEATER, STAGE, FILM & LECTURES “The Best Christmas Pag- eant Ever” •Dec. 6-7; 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 7-8; 2 p.m. •1130 Sumach St., Walla Walla www.ltww.org $15-$20. The timely com- edy will surely tickle the funny bones of audience members while getting them primed for the holiday season. “The Nutcracker” •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 under the direction of Julie Sneden-Carlson presents the holiday favorite. Advance tick- ets highly recommended (970-261-5331). HOT TICKETS •College Community The- atre-Blue Mountain Commu- nity College: “The Sound of Music” (February), and “The Two Gentleman of Verona” (May) individual performances and season tickets available via w w w.collegecommunit y the - atre.com •“The Juice Joint is Jump- ing!” (Dec. 31, $40-$70), at Schoolhouse Village in Pilot Rock. Reserve tickets for the murder mystery dinner theater (541-975-4845 or 541-970-4622). ——— 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.
