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BEHIND THE SCENES
JULY 6�13, 2022
FROM THE
COVER
Catch a fi ddle — and guitar! — tune in Wallowa County
By Lisa Britton
Go! Magazine
PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
WALLOWA — The last few
years have been tough, and
musicians are ready to bring
a smile to everyone’s face
this week with fiddle and
guitar music, courtesy of the
Wallowa Fiddle Tunes Camp.
“People have been so
devoid of enjoyment,” said
Robyn Burns, camp director.
The camp is starting up
after a two-year hiatus. It
happens July 10-15 at Wal-
lowa Elementary School.
About 75 campers have
registered, Burns said. A
typical year brings about
110.
Although registration
is closed to join the camp,
Burns wants to invite the
public to a number of free
events that showcase in-
structors and campers.
She’s also hoping the
shows will pique interest for
future camps.
“Maybe next year you’ll
want to sign up, too,” she
said.
Both campers and instructors will appear
in several locations during the week for
performances that are open and free to the
public, sponsored by Wallowa Valley Music
Alliance. Here’s the schedule:
MONDAY, JULY 11
Open Mic Night: Campers will perform starting
at 7 p.m. at Wallowa Elementary School.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13
Jams at Terminal Gravity, 803 School Street in
Enterprise, 5:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 14
Courthouse Concert Series: Camp
instructors will perform starting at 5:30 p.m.
on the courthouse lawn in Enterprise.
Community Dance: Folk dancing for all ages,
no partner or experience necessary, begins at
8 p.m. at Wallowa Elementary School.
The dance caller is Laura Skovlin.
Wallowa County Chieftain, File
ABOVE: Youth and adults of
varying skill levels will again
gather at Wallowa Elementary
School for the annual Wallowa
Fiddle Tunes Camp, July 10-15,
2022.
FRIDAY, JULY 15
Farewell Concert: Enjoy live music at
10:30 a.m. at Wallowa Elementary School.
CAMP HISTORY
The camp started in 2005.
The focus of the camp, Burns said, is to help
musicians learn how to play together.
“We are giving the tools to navigate playing
music together,” she said. “Learning that
common language.”
To learn more, visit wvmusicalliance.org/
wallowa-fi ddle-tunes-camp-2022.
Robyn Burns/Contributed photo
Robyn Burns is director of the
Wallowa Fiddle Tunes Camp, along
with co-director Mike Burns.
Upcoming Classes at Crossroads
Arts – Crafts – Pottery
Art of Bookfolding 2.0
July 12 • 6:00-8:00pm (ages 12-adult)
Tie Dye Fun
July 14 • 6:00-8:00pm (ages 12+)
2020 Auburn Avenue
Baker City, Oregon
541.523.5369
www.crossroads-arts.org
Improving Your Inner Photographer
(Artist Ed)
July 30-31 • 8:00am-3:00pm
Crash Course in Pottery
July 14 • 5:00-7:00pm (adult)
Pottery With Pam – Tableware
August 3, 10, 17, 24
1:00-3:00pm (adult)
Landscape Photography
July 23 • 4:00-8:00pm (adult)
Beginning Wheel 3
August 4, 11, 25 • 6:00-8:00pm (adult)
Macrame Rainbows
July 26 • 6:00-8:00pm (12-adult)
Tapestry Weaving
August 5 • 2:00-4:00pm (adult)
Zendoodle Mandalas
July 28 • 6:00-8:00pm (12+)
Fence Rail Stars Quilt
August 6 • 10:00am-4:00pm (12-adult)
www.crossroads-arts.org
Dance
Drop-In Ongoing Classes
Tap Dancin’ with D
June 27-August 16
Monday afternoons/
evenings (classes for
ages 2-12)
Adult Open Studio
Weekly on Saturdays
1:00-3:00pm (adult)
Ballet
July 26-July 29
(ages 3-12)
Young Artists’ Studio
Weekly on Fridays
1:45-3:45pm (ages 10 and up)
Learn to Love Watercolor
and Pastels
Weekly on Wednesdays
3:00-5:00pm and/or
5:00-7:00pm (teens and adults)
Crossroads is open Monday through Saturday
from 10:00am to 5:00pm