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FISHTRAP FIRESIDE SEASON OPENS NOV. 5 ENTERPRISE — A special on- line November episode of Fish- trap Fireside will feature readings from three Wallowa County writ- ers: Lauren MacDonald, Randi Movich, and Amy Zahm. The next episode is available for stream- ing beginning Friday, Nov. 5, at www.fi shtrap.org and on Fish- trap’s YouTube Channel. Fishtrap Fireside is a monthly reading series designed to feature diverse voices from lo- cal writers. Each month off ers a fresh look at what people of the West are thinking about and writ- ing down. ORNAMENTS, GIFT ITEMS SOUGHT FOR CROSSROADS SHOW BAKER CITY — Crossroads Carnegie Art Center will again have an ornament expo and The Gift of Art shows this holiday season. The expo opens Nov. 5. Those interested in entering ornament art or gift pieces for the the December show can stop by the center at 2020 Auburn Ave., visit the Quick Forms link at www.crossroads-arts.org, 5 QUICK TAKES A BRIEF LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING IN EASTERN OREGON NOVEMBER 3�10, 2021 more information and a list of complimentary ticket locations at oregoneastsymphony.org. FAIR TRADE SALE BENEFITS ARTISANS WORLDWIDE N-Link-Photography/Contributed image Oregon East Symphony presents “Blow It Up, Start Again,” composed by Jon- athan Newman (above), on Sunday, Nov. 7, at Vert Auditorium in Pendleton. or contact Alyson Spiering at 541-523-5369 or alyson@ crossroads-arts.org. OREGON EAST SYMPHONY RETURNS WITH A BANG PENDLETON — The 2021-22 Oregon East Symphony concert season launches Sunday, Nov. 7, with “Blow It Up, Start Again,” a concert Executive Director J.D. Kindle describes as “explosive.” “Blow It Up, Start Again!” begins at 2:30 p.m. at the Vert Auditorium, 470 SW Dorion Ave. This concert will test a new feature for the Oregon East Symphony: free seating. Through the support of the Pendleton Foundation Trust, free concert passes are available from mul- tiple businesses and organiza- tions in Pendleton. Those passes will be used for free admission — fi rst-come, fi rst-served — at the concert. In addition to the free general seating, balcony and reserved fl oor seats are available for purchase online or by contacting the Symphony offi ce. Reserved seats are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for students or $65 for a family (two adults and chil- dren of the same household). Face coverings are required for all audience members. Find PENDLETON — People can get a jump start on their Christ- mas list by shopping at the Fair Trade Sale, hosted by the First Presbyterian Church of Pendle- ton, 201 SW Dorion Ave. The sale kicks off Friday, Nov. 5, from 5-7 p.m. and continues Saturday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Shoppers are reminded to wear a mask. A fundraiser for the Presby- terian Women Mission eff orts, the sale helps support artisans in developing countries across the globe. Many of the hand- made items — including jewelry, toys, ornaments, baskets, home decor and Nativity scenes — are upcycled or made from ma- terials local to their region. In addition, a selection of coff ee, chocolate, olive oil and more will be available. The soup supper portion of the event has been canceled but people can take home and enjoy the homemade noodles. They will be dried, packaged and avail- able for purchase. For more information, contact the church at 541-276-7681, fpcp@pendletonpresbyterian. com or search Facebook. MARTIN GERSCHWITZ TO PERFORM IN ECHO NOV. 6 ECHO — Multi-instrumentalist Martin Gerschwitz plays every- thing from classical music to psychedelic rock — and he’s returning to Eastern Oregon for a performance in Echo. Gerschwitz is said to provide a versatile and unique experi- ence for audiences. See for yourself — Saturday, Nov. 6, 3:30 p.m. at Sno Road Winery, 111 W. Main St., Echo. Food and beverages will be available. Known for his mastery of the keyboards and violin, the musi- cian has performed with Iron Butterfl y, Eric Burdon and the Animals, Meat Loaf, Walter Trout Band and more. Honing his clas- sical training and rock infl uences, Gerschwitz created his own style. For more information, call 541-376-0421 or visit www.face- book.com/snoroadwinery. work with a dynamic team in a new state of the art facility part-time & full-time positions open Learn more at wvcenterforwellness.org or contact HR at hr@wvcenterforwellnes.org 541-426-4524 x1062
