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QUICK TAKES A BRIEF LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING IN EASTERN OREGON 5 FEBRUARY 2�9, 2022 HISTORY WALK PLANNED FOR FRIDAY, FEB. 4 TAMASKLIKT RESUMES FEATURED EXHIBITS OLDIES NIGHT SERVES UP THE PLATTERS BAKER CITY — Casey Taylor will lead a history walk Friday, Feb. 4, starting at Crossroads Carnegie Art Center at 5 p.m. In observation of the Chinese New Year, Taylor will talk about the Chi- nese in Eastern Oregon. “We’ll concentrate on the Chinese populations of Eastern Oregon, Baker and Auburn, and their contributions,” he said. MISSION — A mixed-media exhibition marks the return of featured exhibits at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute. The fi rst exhibit since 2019, “You Are Here” explores themes related to place and identity. Many of the featured artists draw from personal and collective histo- ries and memories. It opens on Free First Friday, with no admission charge — Friday, Feb. 4 — and runs through May 14. Tamástslikt, located off Interstate 84 Exit 216, near Wildhorse Resort & Casino, is open Tues- day through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Masks and social distancing are required. Regular admission, good for two con- secutive days, is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $7 for youths 6-17 and free for ages 5 and younger. The exhibit includes painted portraits by Ric Gendron; lithographs that merge historical photos with traditional quilt patterns by Wendy Red Star; dramatic landscapes by James Lavadour; fi ber art pieces constructed from wool blankets and embroidered by Marie Watt; as well as works from C. Maxx Stevens, Marcus Amerman, Roger Amerman, Preston Singletary, Melanie Yazzie, Merritt John- son and Nicholas Galanin. For more information, call 541-429- 7700 or visit www.tamastslikt.org. MILTON-FREEWATER — BJ the DJ will spin hits from The Platters during the upcoming Oldies Night in Milton-Free- water. The free event is Saturday, Feb. 5, 7-10 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 816 S. Main St. Bob Jones calls The Platters “the big- gest hit group of the late 1950s.” They had four No. 1 singles on the Billboard magazine pop charts, including “The Great Pretender,” “My Prayer,” “Twilight Time” and “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.” The evening will feature those tunes and dozens more, along with commentary on the songs, the artists and the times. For more information, contact Jones at dubuquer70@gmail.com or 541-938- 7028. TOM PETTY TRIBUTE BAND RETURNS TO BAKER CITY BAKER CITY — Tom Petty Unplugged will play at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, at The Ison House Bed & Brew, 1790 Washing- ton Ave. The show is indoors with limited capacity. Tickets are $10 per person for ages 21 and older. Tickets are on sale now at www.theisonhouse.com/music. FISHTRAP FIRESIDE GOES LIVE FRIDAY, FEB. 4 ENTERPRISE — The February episode of Fishtrap Fireside goes live Friday, Feb. 4, with readings from three Wallowa County writers: longtime Fish- trap friend Rick Bombaci, retired health professional Kathy “Kat” Johnson and poet Katherine Marrone. Anyone can take in Fireside online at www.fi shtrap. org and on Fishtrap’s YouTube Channel. paintedskycenter.com Clair Kehrberg will teach a fi ve-session class, beginning Feb. 15, on making a leather handbag at Painted Sky Center for the Arts in Canyon City. CALL FOR ARTISTS: LITTLE BIG SHOW 2022 BAKER CITY — The Little Big Show isn’t until August, but artists can pick up their board canvas Friday, Feb. 4, 3-8 p.m. at Churchill School’s Hall Pass Gallery, 3451 Broadway St. Although each person can take up to eight boards, organizers ask that artists pick up only the boards “you can commit to fi nishing quality pieces of art.” There is a non- refundable fee of $5. Artwork can be three-dimensional, but may not extend past the sides of the board. The last day to pick up boards is July 1, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., at Churchill. For more information, contact Brian Vegter, dogbri@icloud.com or 541-325-1689. work with a dynamic team & make a difference in someone's life part-time & full-time positions open at our residential care facilities Learn more at wvcenterforwellness.org or contact HR at hr@wvcenterforwellnes.org 541-426-4524 x1062 MAKE A LEATHER HANDBAG AT PAINTED SKY CANYON CITY — A fi ve-session class on making a leather handbag starts Tuesday, Feb. 15, at Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 118 Washington St. Class is for ages 16 and older, and skill levels from beginner to inter- mediate. The instructor is Clair Kehrberg. Classes meet Tuesdays, through March 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Registration is $270 members or $300 nonmembers. Scholarships are available. Register at paintedskycenter.com.