Calendar: Nov. 7, 2023
Published 3:00 am Tuesday, November 7, 2023
- Brian Warren, left, plays the Mad Hatter and Abby Foust plays Alice in the College Community Theatre’s production of “Alice in Wonderland.” Shows are Nov. 9-12 at the Bob Clapp Theatre on Blue Mountain Community College’s Pendleton campus.
Tuesday 11/7
LEGO Club: 3-5 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.
Art in the Evenings: For ages 5-12, this pop-up art project is perfect for a family; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; $10; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Bingo — La Grande: 5:30-7 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St.
Art class — Intro to Crystal Grids: Learn the meanings of crystals, their uses and differences; 6-8 p.m.; $75 members, $90 non-member; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
Bingo — Pendleton Eagles: 6-9 p.m.; 428 N. Main St., Pendleton.
Trivia Night: 7 p.m.; Side A, 1219 Washington Ave., La Grande; sideabeer.com.
Wednesday 11/8
Walk-in Wednesday Workshop: Explore various medium disciplines and techniques every Wednesday; $25; 10 a.m. to noon; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; josephy.org.
Pinochle: 1:30 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.
Bingo: 5:30-8 p.m.; VFW High Valley Post 4060, 518 N. Main St., Union; 541-805-9321.
Acoustic Jam: Organized by Powder River Music Revue; 6 p.m.; The Ison House Bed and Brew, 1790 Washington Ave., Baker City.
Bingo — Elgin: 6:30 p.m.; Elgin Community Center, 260 N. 10th Ave.
Thursday 11/9
Game Night: 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.
Trivia Night: Limited to 10 teams, four members per team; sign-up is required on Facebook; 6 p.m.; Terminal Gravity, 803 SE School St., Enterprise.
Art class — Sip-n-Spin: For age 21 and older, enjoy a beverage during this introduction to wheel throwing; 6-8 p.m.; $30 members, $45 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; crossroads-arts.org.
Xtreme Music Bingo: 6-8 p.m.; free; 40 Taps, 337 SW Emigrant Ave., Pendleton; 541-612-8559.
Local Author Talk: Amelia Diaz Ettinger will read from her work of poetry “Self Dissection”; 6:30 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.
“Alice in Wonderland”: Presented by College Community Theatre; 7 p.m.; $20 adults, $16 seniors, $13 students; Bob Clapp Theatre at Blue Mountain Community College, Pendleton; collegecommunitytheatre.com.
Live music — Marika Straw and Seth Kinzie: 7 p.m.; Range Rider, 107 NW First St., Enterprise.
Jam Night: Held the second Thursday of each month; 7-8 p.m.; free gathering for musicians of all experience levels; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Live music — Arthur Buezo: Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m.; $10 at the door; HQ, 112 Depot St., La Grande; lagrandehq.com.
“Camelot”: Presented by Elgin Opera House; 7:30 p.m.; $18; Jewel Theater, 831 Alder St., Elgin; elginoperahouse.com.
Friday 11/10
Wild Preschool: Outdoor class for ages 0-6 with hands-on earth science projects and nature-based art; 10 a.m.; Pete’s Pond, 913 S. Miller Drive, La Grande; artcentereast.org.
No School Make-And-Take: An art project to fill a non-school day; 10:30 a.m.-noon; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Ice Cream Social: Sponsored by the Spray School District to welcome exchange students; 3-5 p.m.; Spray Garage, 205 Main St.
Piano Jam: Join ragtime pianist Keith Taylor for an hour of music; 4:30 p.m.; musicians and singers are welcome to join; free; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City.
Art class — Punch Needle Rug Hooking: Learn the basics of this art form and leave with a finished “mug rug”; 6-8 p.m.; $25 members, $30 nonmembers; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
“Alice in Wonderland”: Presented by College Community Theatre; 7 p.m.; $20 adults, $16 seniors, $13 students; Bob Clapp Theatre at Blue Mountain Community College, Pendleton; collegecommunitytheatre.com.
“Camelot”: Presented by Elgin Opera House; 7:30 p.m.; $18; Jewel Theater, 831 Alder St., Elgin; elginoperahouse.com.
Saturday 11/11
All You Can Eat Breakfast: Hurricane Creek Grange #608 hosts breakfast on the second Saturday; 7 a.m.; $10 donation; Hurricane Creek Grange #608, 82930 Airport Lane, Joseph.
Free for all: Art gathering for youth up to age 12; held every Saturday; 9:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Farmers Market — Wallowa: Lower Valley Farmers Market; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; indoors at 110 E. First St.
Wild School: This nature-based activity is for ages 6-12; 10 a.m.-noon; free; Pete’s Pond, 913 S. Miller Drive, La Grande; artcentereast.org.
Hip and Handmade for Adults: Free, drop-in class held every Saturday; 10:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Saturday Crafts for Kids: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston.
Underground Holiday Market: 11 a.m.; Underground Market Place, 1101 Washington Ave., La Grande.
Storytellers: An adult community group that nurtures the power of personal storytelling meets; 1 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.
Art class — “Mommy and Me” Christmas Deer or Jolly Snowman: Designed for moms and kids, for age 8 and older; 1-3:30 p.m.; $31.50 members, $35 nonmembers; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 116 Bridge St., John Day; paintedskycenter.com.
Music Jamboree: 1-4 p.m.; $3; Milton-Freewater Neighborhood Senior Center, 311 N. Main St., Milton-Freewater.
“Camelot”: Presented by Elgin Opera House; 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; $18; Jewel Theater, 831 Alder St., Elgin; elginoperahouse.com.
Art class — Sip-n-Spin: Learn basic wheel throwing skills while enjoying complimentary wine; for age 21 and older; 6-8 p.m. (and again Nov. 18); $82 members, $98 nonmembers; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
Live music — The AM (Acoustic Minds): Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 6:45 p.m.; $12 in advance at churchillbaker.com or $18 at the door; Churchill School, 3451 Broadway St., Baker City.
Live music — An Evening With Martin Gerschwitz: 6-9 p.m.; $20; Milton-Freewater Elks Lodge, 611 N. Main St., Milton-Freewater; mfcda.org.
Tunesmith Night: This evening of original music features John Hewitt, JD Kindle and Simone; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; $10; Odd Fellows Hall, 105 NE First St., Enterprise.
“Alice in Wonderland”: Presented by College Community Theatre; 7 p.m.; $20 adults, $16 seniors, $13 students; Bob Clapp Theatre at Blue Mountain Community College, Pendleton; collegecommunitytheatre.com.
Warren Miller Film: 7-10 p.m.; $10; Vert Auditorium, 480 SW Dorion Ave., Pendleton; eventbrite.com.
Sunday 11/12
“Alice in Wonderland”: Presented by College Community Theatre; 2 p.m.; $20 adults, $16 seniors, $13 students; Bob Clapp Theatre at Blue Mountain Community College, Pendleton; collegecommunitytheatre.com.
Monday 11/13
Storytime — Echo: 10:30 a.m.; Echo Public Library, 20 Bonanza St.
Art class — Youth Collage: Free, drop-in class; 3:15 p.m.; for ages 5-12; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Wallowa County Chess Club: 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.
Adult Craft Night: Supplies are always provided; 5-7 p.m.; Union Carnegie Library, 182 N. Main St., Union; cityofunion.com.
Tuesday 11/14
Storytime — Hermiston: 10:30 a.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.
Live music — BlueMountaineers: 10:45-11:45 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St.
Creation Station: A free, drop-in art experience; Tuesday-Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday, 12:30-3:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Pinochle — La Grande: 1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St.
Bookminders Book Club: 1:30-3 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston.
Bingo — Baker City: 1:30 p.m. (doors open at 12:15 p.m.); Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.
Art class — Teen Short Film Production with Nicholas Jennings: Begins Nov. 14 and meets Tuesdays through Dec. 5; 4-5 p.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; pendletonarts.org.
Bingo — La Grande: 5:30-7 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St.
Bingo — Pendleton Eagles: 6-9 p.m.; 428 N. Main St., Pendleton.
Art class — Creative Mending with Stephanie Huffman: Part of the Happy Hour series; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Art class — Introduction to Spanish: Learn how to introduce yourself in Spanish; for age 18 and older; 6-8 p.m.; $20 members, $24 nonmembers; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
Wednesday 11/15
Walk-in Wednesday Workshop: Explore various medium disciplines and techniques every Wednesday; $25; 10 a.m. to noon; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; josephy.org.
Pinochle: 1:30 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.
Bingo: 5:30-8 p.m.; VFW High Valley Post 4060, 518 N. Main St., Union; 541-805-9321.
Acoustic Jam: Organized by Powder River Music Revue; 6 p.m.; The Ison House Bed and Brew, 1790 Washington Ave., Baker City.
Art class — Paper Quilling: 6 p.m.; $20 members, $25 nonmembers; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Bingo — Elgin: 6:30 p.m.; Elgin Community Center, 260 N. 10th Ave.
Charcuterie Class: With the Cheese Fairy Cheese Shop; 7 p.m.; Side A Brewing, 1219 Washington Ave., La Grande; sideabeer.com.
Live music — “The Music of Romance”: Presented by the Grande Ronde Symphony 7 p.m.; McKenzie Theater, 1 University Blvd., La Grande; granderondesymphony.org
Thursday 11/16
Wine Walk: Theme is the “Toddy Trot”; hosted by Baker City Downtown; $12 donation gets a wine glass and map of participating locations; part of the proceeds will support Broadcast Baker/KBZR; 5-7 p.m.; starts at Hatch, 2019 Main St., Baker City.
Art class — Recycle Christmas Workshop: Explore creative ways to use recycled plastics, metals, wood and more to create a nativity, Santa, snowman or elf; 6-8 p.m.; $16 members, $24 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; crossroads-arts.org.
Show opening: The Art of the Gift and Jeff Blackwood’s “Maker’s Hands”; 5:30-7 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
First Drafter Writers’ Series: 7 p.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
“Camelot”: Presented by Elgin Opera House; 7:30 p.m.; $18; Jewel Theater, 831 Alder St., Elgin; elginoperahouse.com.
Friday 11/17
Little Pinecones Book Club: For ages 0-5, includes story and art activity; 10 a.m.; free; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
Handmade Holidays Makers Market: 4-8 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
Art class — Lush Canvas, A Night with Matisse: Paint a landscape in the style of Henri Matisse; 6 p.m.; $45 members, $55 nonmembers; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
“Camelot”: Presented by Elgin Opera House; 7:30 p.m.; $18; Jewel Theater, 831 Alder St., Elgin; elginoperahouse.com.
Saturday 11/18
Handmade Holidays Makers Market: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
Turkey Trot: Sponsored by Mountain Valley Fitness and Health, with proceeds benefiting the Friday Backpack Program; 9 a.m. start; 2519 Cove Ave., La Grande.
Community Sewing Circle: Bring your projects (knitters, quilters, etc.) and spend some time with others who love to create; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Heritage Station Museum, 108 SW Frazer Ave., Pendleton.
“Anastasia”: Presented by the Elgin Opera House; 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.; $18; Elgin Opera House, 100 N. Eighth St.; elginoperahouse.com.
Live music — “The Music of Romance”: Presented by the Grande Ronde Symphony, with La Grande and Baker high school choirs; 1 p.m.; St Francis de Sales Cathedral, First and Church streets, Baker City; granderondesymphony.org.
“Camelot”: Presented by Elgin Opera House; 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; $18; Jewel Theater, 831 Alder St., Elgin; elginoperahouse.com.
Friday 11/24
“Camelot”: Presented by Elgin Opera House; 7:30 p.m.; $18; Jewel Theater, 831 Alder St., Elgin; elginoperahouse.com.
Saturday 11/25
“Anastasia”: Presented by the Elgin Opera House; 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.; $18; Elgin Opera House, 100 N. Eighth St.; elginoperahouse.com.
“Camelot”: Presented by Elgin Opera House; 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; $18; Jewel Theater, 831 Alder St., Elgin; elginoperahouse.com.