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16 MARCH 23�30, 2022 QUICK TAKES ACE GALLERY TO BE RENAMED IN HONOR OF SUE ORLASKE LA GRANDE — The Art Center East Co-op Gallery will be renamed in honor of Sue Orlaske, who made countless contributions to Northeastern Oregon’s world of art over a span of more than two decades. ACE announced on Friday, March 11, that Orlaske was chosen from among four local artists who were posthumously nominated to become the gallery’s namesake. She received the most votes in an election by community members. HQ WELCOMES HORSE FEATHERS MARCH 24 LA GRANDE — Portland band Horse Feathers is the fi rst visiting act of the season at HQ, 112 Depot St., with a show on Thursday, March 24, 7 p.m. The fi ve-piece band features strings and “a blue-grassy rock genre,” said Chris Jennings of HQ. Opening for the band is returning guest Nick Delff s. Tick- ets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Purchase tickets at www.lagrandehq.com/tickets. BRIAN KELLY RIDES THE WAVE AT 40 TAPS PENDLETON — With yelping vocals over layers of angular guitar lines and solid drum beats, the tunes of singer- songwriter Brian Kelly are said to be reminiscent of Tom Petty, The Shins, British Sea Power and U2. Take a listen and decide for yourself as the Oakland, California-based musician performs under the moniker of Oceanography. The free show is Thursday, March 31, 7 p.m. at 40 Taps, 337 SW Emigrant Ave. Call 541-612-8559 if you have questions. For more about the musician, visit www.oceanogra- phymusic.com. OPEN REGIONAL FOCUSES ON PHOTOGRAPHY PENDLETON — Calling all shutterbugs, this year’s Open Regional Exhibit at Pendleton Center for the Arts is seeking photography submissions. The show is open to all adult amateur and professional artists who live in Eastern Oregon or Southeast- ern Washington. Also, there is a teen category. Photographers, who may enter two photographs, are encouraged to select their best shots taken within the past fi ve years. In addition, artists may indicate their works are for sale, with the arts center receiving a 30% commission. Submissions must be dropped off on April 2, noon to 4 p.m. at Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. To ar- range a diff erent time, contact the arts center. The judge’s critique and awards ceremony, which in- cludes cash prizes, is April 14, 5 p.m. The exhibit runs April 14 to May 27. For more information, includ- ing registration and labeling instructions, visit www.pendle- tonarts.org, call 541-278-9201 or email director@pendleton- arts.org. A BRIEF LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING IN EASTERN OREGON PORTRAITS Oil or Pastel • By Artist GOT KARAOKE? — THE PHEASANT DOES HERMISTON — Those ready to warm up their voices for kara- oke are invited to The Pheasant Blue Collar Bar & Grill, 149 E. Main St. Adults 21 and older can be a bar star at the Hermiston water- ing hole. The mic is plugged in at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. For questions, call 541-567- 3022 or search for The Pheas- ant’s Facebook page. Sam Collett above: Oil, right: Pastel SamCollettFineArt Details and pricing scroll to the bottom of the portraits tab on my website View my work or contact me visit: www.samcollettfineart.com NOW AVAILABLE! Delivery to La Grande and Baker City medicinal patients twice a week (Tues and Wed.) starting on September the 21st. Order must be submitted by 11 am pst the day of delivery. SKIP THE LINE, SHOP ONLINE Burntriverfarms.com 541-200-6699 1055 NW Washington Ave. Ontario OR License: 050 1003704D5A3 Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of this drug. For use only by adults twenty-one years of age and older. Keep out of reach of children.
