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Newspaper Page TextENTERTAINMENT Saturday, January 4, 2020 East Oregonian IT’S TIME TO TANGO Hermiston ‘stars’ to cut a rug for charity causes By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian HERMISTON — A new crop of Hermiston “stars” is hoping to waltz away with the coveted mirror ball trophy during the eighth annual Danc- ing with the Hermiston Stars. Kicking up their heels will be Bennett Christian- son, Maria Faaeteete, Shawn Lockwood, Kimberly Nevil, Nazario Rivera and Scott Stan- ton. Coordinated by the Herm- iston Education Foundation, the event is Saturday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Hermiston High School, 600 S. First St. Tickets are $25 ($20 if purchased in advance) for adults or $10 for students. In addition to raising money to help support scholarship and grant programs through the education foundation, each participant is dancing for a cause. People can “vote” for their favorite dancer by mak- ing a donation on their behalf via a link at the HEF website. Born and raised in Herm- iston, Christianson is a real estate broker and owner of Christianson Realty Group. Growing up with a solid foun- dation, the Hermiston man has committed to cut a rug for Campus Life, where he sits on the board of directors. The faith-based organization offers a safe environment for activi- ties and support for local teens. Faaeteete, who ﬁ rst came to Hermiston when her hus- band accepted a coaching job, thought she’d stick around for Christianson Faaeteete Lockwood Nevil Rivera Stanton a year or two — that was 12 years ago. Since then, they’ve expanded their own family and convinced extended fam- ily to move to the area. Draw- ing inspiration from a friend’s nephew, Faaeteete plans to boogie for the Parent Proj- ect Muscular Dystrophy. The nonproﬁ t organization was founded by parents of chil- dren with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. With a heart for youths in the community, Lockwood is ready to tango for Made to Thrive. The local nonproﬁ t provides support to at-risk youngsters through sports, activities, music and art. And that’s right up Lockwood’s alley, who got her start helping kids more than three decades ago with Hermiston Little League. Over the years, she has helped with many youth organi- zations and was recognized in 2018 as the woman of the year by the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce. A Hermiston native, Nevil became the chief executive ofﬁ - cer of the Greater Hermiston Area Chamber of Commerce this past spring. Nevil will hit the dance ﬂ oor for the cham- ber’s foundation, which was developed to provide ﬁ nancial support and assist in making the chamber self-sustaining. The foundation’s initial project will focus on the construction of the chamber’s new facility, which will include space for work- force development classes and activities. A community health worker with Good Shepherd Health Care System, Rivera hopes to provide a shot in the arm for the Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation. While work- ing at Good Shepherd, Rivera recognizes the positive things the foundation provides for the community. In addition to fund- ing special programs and grants, it has provided more than 400 scholarships to help local res- idents pursue careers in the health care ﬁ eld. Stanton — ﬁ re chief of Uma- tilla County Fire District #1 — is getting ﬁ red up for the Leuke- mia & Lymphoma Society. Each year, nearly a dozen ﬁ reﬁ ghters from UCFD1 travel to Seattle to participate in the LLS Fire- ﬁ ghter Stairclimb — climbing 69 stories while raising money for the LLS. Stanton, who made the climb in 2015, continues to support his team, who has raised more than $100,000 over the past 10 years. Advance tickets are avail- able at the school district ofﬁ ce, 305 S.W. 11th St., or via a link at www.hermistoneducation- foundation.org. For questions, contact Maria Duron at 541- 667-6036 or maria.duron@ hermistonsd.org. For additional information about each dancer and their cause, visit the Herm- iston Education Foundation’s Facebook page. ——— Contact Community Edi- tor Tammy Malgesini at tmal- gesini@eastoregonian.com or 541-564-4539. WHAT TO DO FESTIVALS 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/volun- teers $9/ages 5-12) People can watch races, which include the Iditarod & Yukon Quest qualiﬁ ers; meet-and-greet with mushers at vet checks; Race Central and Kids’ Corner. Melonville Comedy Festival •Friday, Jan. 24; 8 p.m. •EOTEC, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston www.melonvillecomedyfestival. com $35/advance, $40/door, $300/ table for 10. Features headliner James Johann, featured comedian Travis Nelson and emcee Jeremiah Coughlan. (541-567-5180). Daddy Daughter Dance •Saturday, Feb. 8; 6-9 p.m. •Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate www.pendletonparksandrec. com $20/person. DJ music, dancing, prize drawings, hors d’oeuvres and a posed portrait. For fathers and their daughters in kindergar- ten through eighth grade. Reg- ister by Jan. 24 or until sold out (541-276-8100). Daddy Daughter Dance •Saturday, Feb. 15; 6-8:30 p.m. •Boardman Pool & Recreation Center, 311 N. Olson Road www.boardmanpool.com $30/couple; $10/additional daughters (tickets available soon). For dads and their daugh- ters ages 3 and up. Includes DJ music, snacks, portraits and craft project to make a photo frame. (541-616-1050). Me and My Superhero Mother Son Dance •Saturday, Feb. 29; 5-8 p.m. •Pendleton Recreation Center, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave. www.pendletonparksandrec. com $15/person. The semi-formal dance is for moms and their sons in kindergarten through ﬁ fth grade. Includes music, dancing and a photo (541-276-8100). ART, MUSEUMS & AUTHORS “Watercolor Views in Diﬀ er- ent Hues” •Thursday, Jan. 9; 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 the works of seven watercolor artists from east- Musician showcases Simon & Garfunkel tunes PENDLETON — An evening of Simon & Garfunkel songs, and Paul Simon solo hits, are featured as One Trick Pony takes the stage in Pendleton. In addition to performing numerous familiar tunes, Michael Trew draws audiences into spirited sing-alongs. Along the way, the musician shares stories about how such songs as “The Sound of Silence,” “Mrs. Robinson” and “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy)” came to be. One Trick Pony will perform Thursday, Jan. 9 from 7-9 p.m. at 40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. There is no cover charge. Trew has toured across the United States since 2008, with the rock group The Autumn Electric, as half of The Graduate, a Simon & Garfunkel tribute duo, and as a solo act. In addition to singing and playing guitar, Trew performs on piano on “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Still Crazy After All These Years,” on ﬂ ute for “El Condor Pasa” and rhythm looping as he brings “You Can Call Me Al” and “Late in the Evening” to life. For more information about the show, call 541-612-8559 or search Facebook. — EO Media Group ern Washington. Gallery also open by appointment by calling 541- 278-5952. Exhibit runs through Jan. 9 — Feb. 6. First Draft Writers’ Series •Thursday, Jan. 16; 7 p.m. •Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. www.pendletonarts.org Free. Features Johanna Strob- orock, who teaches at Whitman University. In addition to her nov- els, “Pigs” and “City of Ghosts,” her work has appeared in 2014 Best of the Net Anthology, the Wilson Quarterly and elsewhere. Con- cludes with short open mic ses- sions for audience members. MUSIC Oldies Night in Milton-Freewater •Saturday, Jan. 4; 7-10 p.m. •Wesley United Method- ist Church, 816 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. Free. BJ the DJ will spin Motown hits. 24/7 •Saturday, Jan. 4; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, oﬀ I-84 Exit 216, Mission. One Trick Pony •Thursday, Jan. 9; 7p.m. •40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton No cover. Enjoy an evening of Simon & Garfunkel songs with a Contributed photo One Trick Pony — featuring Michael Trew — will perform the songs of Simon & Garfunkel, and Paul Simon solo hits, on Jan. 9 at 40 Taps in Pendleton. Paul Simon tribute artist. Groove City •Friday, Jan. 10; Saturday, Jan. 11; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, oﬀ I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Ben Davis Jr. •Thursday, Jan. 16; 7 p.m. •40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton No cover. The southeastern Ohio musician plays alt-country. Joe Slick Band •Friday, Jan. 17; Saturday, Jan. 18; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, oﬀ I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Brass Fire •Saturday, Jan. 18; 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. NIGHT LIFE Karaoke w/DJ David •Saturdays; 7 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. Trivia w/Two Dads Tipsy Trivia •Tuesday, Jan. 7; 6-8 p.m. •Neighbor Dudes., 405 N. First St. Suite 104, Hermiston No cover. Teams of ﬁ ve com- pete — bratwursts for players (541-289-2337). 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 oﬀ ering tastings and food pairings. Trivia w/Two Dads Tipsy Trivia •Thursday, Jan. 23; 6-8 p.m. •Ordnance Brewing, 405 N. Olson Road, Boardman No cover. Teams of ﬁ ve com- pete. (541-314-8720). LOL Comedy Night •Thursdays; 8 p.m. •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, oﬀ I-84 Exit 216, Mission. No cover. Jan. 9: Monica Nevi, Meaghan Gross; Jan. 16: Harry Riley, Ryan McComb 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. 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 Dancing with the Hermiston Stars •Saturday, Jan. 11; 7 p.m. •Hermiston High School, 600 S. First St. www.hermistoneducationfoun- dation.org $20/advance, $25/door, $10/ students. Features Bennett Chris- tianson, Maria Faaeteete, Shawn Lockwood, Kimberly Nevil, Nazario Rivera and Scott Stanton. “Much Ado About Nothing” •Feb. 21-22, 28-29; 7:30 p.m. •Feb. 22, 29 & March 1; 2:30 p.m. •Hale-Turner Little Theatre, 831 Alder St., Elgin www.elginoperahouse.com $17. The Shakespeare comedy is presented in the recently reno- vated space (541-663-6324). HOT TICKETS •College Community The- atre-Blue Mountain Community College: “The Sound of Music” (February), and “The Two Gentle- man of Verona” (May) individual performances and season tickets available via www.collegecommu- nitytheatre.com. •Capital Theatre in Yakima: “An American in Paris” (Jan. 11-12, $12-$84); “Peter and the Wolf” (Jan. 27, $7); ”Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” (Jan. 28-29, $12-$84); “The Lonely: Celebrating the Music of Roy Orbison” (Feb. 9, $48); “Chicago: The Musical” (Feb. 25-26, $12-84). Tickets available via www.capitol- theatre.org. These shows are all ages. (509-853-2787). ——— 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. C3