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ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, December 21, 2019 East Oregonian Holiday season tunes up with musical pageant BRIEFLY Fishtrap Fireside welcomes EOU dean Great Pacific hosts 13th annual Christmas concert East Oregonian PENDLETON — The music will be plentiful as Pendle- ton-based rock band James Dean Kindle & The Eastern Oregon Playboys host the annual Great Pacific Christmas Pageant. The free concert is Sunday from 2-7 p.m. at the Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton. Frontman J.D. Kin- dle describes the all-ages event as “less of a pageant and more of a marathon holiday music concert featuring a slew of local musicians performing in rapid succession.” Kindle said the show embraces an anything-goes approach. He said they try to program a diverse selection of holiday material, including sacred and secular, well known and obscure as well as new and old. In addition, Kindle said he and the Playboys encourage guest performers to do the same. “Occasionally we’ll take some artistic license with a song and totally rearrange it into something nearly unrecognizable,” he said. “We try to not repeat any material from years prior but we’ve broken than rule a few times — not this year though!” Guest performers include Dan Haug, country-jazz fusion group The Hyper Modern Coun- try Quartet, Paul Collins, The Naughty List, Murray Dunlap, father-and-son duo Ian and Harri- son Summerfield, punk rock band The Identities, classical music duo Zach Bank and Viet Block of the Oregon East Symphony, Kipling Bose and Ruby Miller of REV, and indie rock band Misty Mouth. Joining Kindle and The Playboys will be guest singer Oriyah Der- rickson and bell ringer Gordon Hepburn. This year’s event is the 13th annual musical extravaganza, which takes place the Sunday prior to Christmas Eve. “This Christmas show was one of the first performances of the Eastern Oregon Playboys when we formed in the latter half of 2007,” Kindle said. “We expected it to be a one-off event but it’s something we’ve stuck with as a tradition ever since.” ——— Contact Community Edi- tor Tammy Malgesini at tmal- gesini@eastoregonian.com or 541-564-4539 C3 Photo contributed by Ric and Pat Walters Kipling Bose and Ruby Miller, two members of REV, a band formed several years ago at Pendleton Center for the Arts’ Rock & Roll Camp, return for the 2019 Great Pacific Christmas Pageant Sunday in Pendleton. ENTERPRISE — Fishtrap Fireside starts off the new year with two Wallowa County locals and a special guest from Union County. People are invited to find a seat by the fire and hear readings from Moll McCarty, Ralph Swinehart and Nate Lowe, Eastern Oregon University’s dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. “Fishtrap has developed a unique partnership with EOU through Fishtrap College and Summer Fishtrap” said Mike Midlo, Fishtrap program man- ager. “It’s an honor to introduce Nate to the Fireside audience and have him read.” The free event is on Friday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. at Fishtrap, 400 E. Grant St., Enterprise. An open mic follows where audience mem- bers have a chance to get up to the podium and share their stories. Fishtrap Fireside is a free monthly event for Wallowa County writers to read and share their work. The program takes place the first Friday of the month October through April. For more information, contact Midlo at mike@fishtrap.org, 541-426-3623 or visit www.fishtrap.org. Bend music festival offers early bird pricing Photo contributed by Ric and Pat Walters Photo contributed by Ric and Pat Walters Peter Walters of James Dean Kindle and the Eastern Oregon Playboys performs during a past Great Pacif- ic Christmas Pageant. The Pendleton-based group is hosting the 13th annual event Sunday from 2-7 p.m. Dan Haug performs at a past Great Pacific Christmas Pageant. The Pendleton musician returns for this year’s event Sunday at Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., Pendleton. BEND — Discount tick- ets are now available for the 4 Peaks Music Festival, which is held during the summer solstice weekend. In its 13th year, the event is June 18-21 at Stevenson Ranch in Bend. The family-friendly fes- tival, which includes music, the arts and fun, is currently selling tickets for the entire weekend, plus camping and parking. Early bird pricing is $225 for the entire weekend — passes for ages 11-17 are $80. Kids under 10 (must be accompanied by an adult) are free. Also, opportunities are avail- able for volunteers, who receive a free festival pass and volunteer T-shirt. For questions, contact volunteer@4peakspresents.com For more about the festi- val or to purchase tickets, visit https://4peaksmusic.com. For questions, email willcall@4peak- spresents.com. — EO Media Group WHAT TO DO FESTIVALS Parade of Lights •Saturday, Dec. 21; 6 p.m. •Downtown Weston; Mini Park www.facebook.com Free. Tree lighting, light parade and singing of Christmas carols (541- 720-1888). Festive Christmas Light Display •December, nightly •S.E. Emigrant Ave./Ninth St., Pend- leton www.pendleton.or.us Free. Light show with a variety of Christmas music (tune into 89.3 FM on car radio) (541-966-0370). Christmas Light Show •Daily Dec. 4-31; 5-10 p.m. •SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road www.visitsage.com Free. Light show accompanied by Christmas music (outdoor speakers on site or tune into 106.9 FM on car radio) (541-481-7243). Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog Race •Jan. 22-25 •Joseph, Enterprise, Fergi Ski Area www.eaglecapextreme.com Free, except Saturday night banquet ($20/adults, $12/volunteers $9/ages 5-12) People can watch races, which include the Iditarod & Yukon Quest qualifiers; meet-and-greet with mushers at vet checks; Race Central and Kids’ Corner. ART, MUSEUMS & AUTHORS The Art of the Gift •Tuesday-Friday; 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 Orego- nian 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.weebly.com Free. Exhibit features the photog- raphy of Debbie McIntosh. Runs through Dec. 31. “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 interpretive look at the history of Oregon’s multicultural logging industry. Runs through Dec. 31. MUSIC Cale Moon •Saturday, Dec. 21; 6-9 p.m. •The Pheasant Blue Collar Bar & Grill, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston No cover. Nashville recording artist performs, followed by an ugly sweater party. Nuketown •Saturday, Dec. 21; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Imperial Twang Saturday, Dec. 21; 8 p.m.-midnight Rainbow Cafe, 209 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. Local favorites perform alt-country and rock music at their 14th annual holiday event. GP Christmas Extravaganza •Sunday, Dec. 22; 4-9 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. Hosted by James Dean Kindle & the Eastern Oregon Play- boys, amp up your holiday spirit with tunes of the season and more. Includes a variety of musical guests. Shanks Pony •Friday, Dec. 27; Saturday, Dec. 28; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Elwood •Friday, Jan. 3; 7 p.m. •Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages. Folk and soul musician from La Grande. NIGHT LIFE Beers and Bingo •Saturday, Dec. 21; 6-9 p.m. No cover •40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton No cover. Specials available. Ugly Christmas Sweater Bingo •Saturday, Dec. 21; 6-9 p.m. •Neighbor Dudes., 405 N. First St. Suite 104, Hermiston No cover. Enjoy an evening of bin- go, beer and ugly sweaters. Karaoke w/DJ David •Saturdays; 7 p.m. •Riverside Sports Bar, 1501 Sixth St., Umatilla Let’s Get Elfed Up Party •Saturday, Dec. 21; 9 p.m. •Mac’s Bar & Grill, 1400 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton No cover. Beer pong challenge at 9:30 p.m. for a chance to win party pit tickets to Eric Church and Mack- elmore (summer 2020); $100 Mac’s gift card for best attire and $50 gift card for best team name. Saturday Night Trivia •Saturdays; 9 p.m. •Midway Bar & Grill, 1750 N. First St., Hermiston Free. Show what you know for fun and prizes. (F)ugly Sweater Party •Saturday, Dec. 21; 9 p.m.-close •The Pheasant Blue Collar Bar & Grill, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston No cover. Don your ugly sweater, grab a bite to eat and chill before the last minute Christmas rush hits. Come early to hear Nashville record- ing artist Cale Moon. 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.-mid- night •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 brewery offering tastings and food pairings. Karaoke •Thursdays, 9 p.m. •The Pheasant Blue Collar Bar & Grill, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston Wine tasting •Fridays, 4-8 p.m. •Sno Road Winery, 111 W. Main St., Echo. Founder’s Party •Friday, Dec. 27; 6:30 p.m. •40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton No cover. Help celebrate five years in business; includes taste contest, discounts and Roast and Toast of owner. 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 First Thursday Wine Tasting •Thursday, Jan. 2, 5-7 p.m. •The Gathering Place at Bellinger’s, 1823 S. Highway 395, Hermiston Free. Featured winery or cellar TBA THEATER, STAGE, FILM & LECTURES Christmas Movie Marathon •Saturday, Dec. 21; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. •Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395 www.facebook.com Free admission. For movie times, see posting at community center or call 541-667-5018. Concessions available; also cookie decorating for $1 each. Bring your own seating. “Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” •Saturday, Dec. 21; 1:15 p.m. •Vert Auditorium, 480 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton www.pendleton.or.us Free. Children under 5 need to be accompanied by an older sibling or adult. Includes free popcorn and refreshments. NEW YEAR’S EVE Tuesday, Dec. 31 Rock In The New Decade With School bOI & Wicked Mary! •8 p.m.; The Pheasant Blue Collar Bar & Grill, •149 E. Main St., Hermiston No cover. Rock in the new year with the ultimate AC/DC tribute band. 2020 New Year’s Eve •8 p.m.; Rivers Event Center, Wild- horse Resort & Casino •off I-84 Exit 216, Mission www.wildhorseresort.com No cover. Dance to ‘70s disco band The Aphrodisiacs. James Dean Kindle & The Eastern Oregon Playboys •9 p.m.; Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co. •403 S. Main St., Pendleton No cover. All ages Roaring Twenties New Year’s Eve Party •9 p.m.; Midway Bar & Grill •1750 N. First St., Hermiston No cover. Don pearls and pinstripes and feather boas; food and drink specials all night long. New Year’s Eve Party •9 p.m.; Union Club •201 E. Main St., Hermiston No cover. Party with a Roaring 20s theme with food, dancing and live entertainment, including Jamie Nasario & Luke Basile. New Year’s Eve Fireworks •midnight; Festival Street •180 N.E. Second St., Hermiston Free. Fireworks and Watermelon Explosion HOT TICKETS •College Community Theatre-Blue Mountain Community College: “The Sound of Music” (February), and “The Two Gentleman of Vero- na” (May) individual performances and season tickets available via www.collegecommunitytheatre. com •“The Juice Joint is Jumping!” (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 com- munity@eastoregonian.com, or c/o Tammy Malgesini, 333 E. Main Street, Hermiston, OR, 97838.
