Thursday, July 1, 2021
GO! magazine — A&E in Northeast Oregon
Quick Takes
Sumpter Valley Railroad
offers short runs
ACE plans in-person
opening receptions July 9
SUMPTER — Sumpter Valley
Railroad has a full schedule for the
Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Steam trains will depart from the
Sumpter Depot for shorter rides to
the river and back.
“These are short runs leaving
more time for the fl ea market, corn
dogs and cotton candy and more,”
said Kim Svaty, of the Sumpter Val-
ley Railroad.
On both Saturday and Sunday,
trains leave the depot at 11 a.m.,
12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Fares are $18.50 adults, $15 se-
niors and military, $10 for children
age 3 to 17. Ages 2 and younger
ride for free with a ticket-holding
adult. Purchase tickets in advance
at www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org.
LA GRANDE — Art Center East
announced the upcoming opening
of “Strange Days” in the Main Gal-
lery featuring work from Salem-
based artist Bob Dodson.
Primarily a mixed media artist,
Dodson feels the approach suits the
mix of concepts he attempts to visu-
alize. A lot of his work stems from
his interests in science, technology
and religion. He believes these are
the fundamental tools humans use
to seek answers to questions such
as “Why are we here?” or “What
purpose do we have?”
Dodson chose the exhibition title,
“Strange Days,” in relation not only
to the pandemic but as a refl ection
of the general genre of his artwork.
“I fully embrace mystery and
strangeness,” he said.
Also at ACE, in the Co-Op Gal-
lery, is the Canoy Benefi t Exhibit,
featuring work from the late artist
Craig Canoy and other regional
artists.
Often focused on depicting the
beauty of the natural world, Canoy
worked primarily in pastel.
Upon his death in 2020, Canoy
made a cash bequest to Art Center
East. He left his art collection to
ACE for the purposes of fundrais-
ing. Proceeds from the Canoy
Benefi t Exhibit will go toward Art
Center East’s Youth Scholarship
fund.
The public is invited to an open-
ing reception for both exhibits on
Friday, July 9, from 6-8 p.m. The
shows will remain on display until
Sept. 4 at the art center, 1006 Penn
Ave., La Grande.
Regular gallery hours are
Wednesday through Friday from
noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Exhibits can also be viewed
virtually at www.artcentereast.org
thanks to a partnership with John
J Howard Real Estate.
Visit Art Center East’s website
or call 541-624-2800 for further
information.
Flea market happening
this weekend in Sumpter
SUMPTER — Sumpter’s annual
Fourth of July fl ea market takes
place this weekend. Vendors will
be set up along the main streets as
well as at the fairgrounds.
Ison House plans indoor
concert for July 3
BAKER CITY — Rudolf Korv
will play at The Ison House Bed &
Brew, 1790 Washington Ave., Baker
City, on Saturday, July 3. The
music starts at 7 p.m. This show
is for ages 21 and older. Beer and
cider will be available for purchase.
There is no cover charge.
Wallowology hosts late-
night astrology outing
JOSEPH — Friday, July 9,
Wallowology is hosting a free “Star
Party” for ages 8 and older (paren-
tal supervision required) from 9:30-
11 p.m. A second party for ages 16
and older begins at 10:30 p.m. and
goes until midnight. Telescopes
will be provided and beginners are
more than welcome at the Wal-
lowa County event. To sign up and
receive more details and directions,
email info@wallowology.org.
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