Day 46, February 15, 2012, Wednesday
On February 23rd, Thursday, Ten Depot Street Restaurant (www.tendepotstreet.com) will be featuring Star Nation. Enjoy dinner, music and spirits!
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Day 47 – February 16, 2012, Thursday
Portland Opera with EOU music students
Date: February 24, 2012 Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Event Description Portland Opera performs with the music students of EOU
Event Location McKenzie Theater, Loso Hall, EOU
Date/Time Information Feb. 24, 7:30pm
Contact Information
541-962-3757
Fees/Admission $10 general $8 students and seniors
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Day 48 – February 17, 2012, Friday
Grande Ronde Symphony Orchestra
Date: February 29, 2012 Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Event Description Community members of Union County, perform classical symphonic orchestra music.
Event Location McKenzie Theater, Loso hall, EOU
Date/Time Information Feb. 29, 7:30pm
Contact Information
541-962-3757
Fees/Admission
$8 general admission
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Day 49 – February 18, 2012, Saturday
Mark your calendar!
Anthony Lakes Snow Blast
Date: March 3, 2012
Event Description A family celebration at Anthony lakes ski area, with games, food, music and fireworks, starting at dark.
Event Location Anthony Lakes Ski Area
Date/Time Information
Fireworks start at dark
Contact Information
541-856-3277
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Day 50 – February 19, 2012, Sunday
Mark your calendars folks…
International Dinner and Show
Date: March 3, 2012 Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Event Description The international students of EOU host a meal of dishes from their home countries and then perform a show which displays many of their traditional cultural dances and music.
Event Location Dinner in Hoke Student Union, Show in McKenzie Theater, Loso Hall, at EOU
Date/Time Information
5pm for dinner, 7:30pm for the show
Contact Information
541-962-3741
Fees/Admission
$8 for either the show or dinner, or $10 for both
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Day 51 – February 20, 2012, Monday
Hit the Slopes. Alpine and Nordic skiing are among favorite winter activities in Eastern Oregon. With dry powder, short lift lines, and several hundred miles of groomed cross-country and snowmobile trails, Union County is a winter wonderland.
Ski Anthony Lakes, at 7,100 feet, boasts the highest base elevation of Oregon's ski areas. With triple chair lifts accessing 21 downhill runs, skiers can enjoy slopes for beginners and advanced skiers alike, as well as backcountry skiing via snow cat Powder Tours. Ski Anthony Lakes also has over 37 km of groomed Nordic trails. I-84, exit 285. Visit www.anthonylakes.com for the latest info.
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Day 52, February 21, 2012, Tuesday
Hit the Slopes. Alpine and Nordic skiing are among favorite winter activities in Eastern Oregon. With dry powder, short lift lines, and several hundred miles of groomed cross-country and snowmobile trails, Union County is a winter wonderland.
Meacham Divide Nordic Park. Find outstanding scenery and 25 miles of groomed trails for skate and diagonal lanes. Backcountry skiing access on ungroomed trailed near the Sno-Park at Catherine Creek Summit. I-84, exit 243. Free.
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Day 53 – February 22, 2012, Wednesday
Shop to your heart's content. From national chains to small boutiques, Union County offers shopping choices that will thrill even the most jaded big-city shopper. You'll find one-of-a-kind artwork, hand-crafted jewelry, fine antiques, and thoughtfully selected merchandise throughout the county.
Click here for a list of retail opportunities.
Be sure to check out our members' Hot Deals for money-saving special offers!
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Day 54 – February 23, 2012, Thursday
Hit the Slopes. Alpine and Nordic skiing are among favorite winter activities in Eastern Oregon. With dry powder, short lift lines, and several hundred miles of groomed cross-country and snowmobile trails, Union County is a winter wonderland.
Spout Springs Ski Resort offers 14 Alpine runs and 11 km of groomed Nordic skiing trails with lots of climbs, turns, and challenging slopes. OR 204, between Elgin and Weston. Visit http://spoutspringsskiresort.com/ for times and dates.
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Day 55 – February 24, 2012, Friday
Visit an art gallery. Union County is home to many nationally recognized artists, several of whom feature their work in either their own studios or local galleries. Plan your trip around the Third Thursday Art Walk and enjoy an evening stroll through downtown La Grande. Works range from paintings to pottery, jewelry to woodwork, bronze to fibre arts. Stop by the Visitor Center for more information on local galleries.
Annually, many galleries cooperatively hold a studio tour, opening their work areas to visitors. Generally held in the fall, this annual guided tour is a popular trip. Self-guided visitors are welcome year 'round by appointment. Pick up a brochure in the Visitor Center.
Union County's public art collection features work by professional artists, and is housed in twp public facilities: Eastern Oregon University and Oregon Department of Transportation region office. This impressive collection features two- and three-dimensional compositions created in a variety of mediums.
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Day 56 – February 25, 2012, Saturday
CREATIVE CLASSES FOR KIDS at the Arts Center at the Old Library Address: 1006 Penn, La Grande, OR 97850 541-624-2800.
HOW TO DRAW WHAT YOU SEE, Four Mondays, February 27 – March 19, 4-5 pm
Students will strengthen drawing skills through exerdises, sketches, and drawing from observations. This class is designed for the avid drawing from observation. This class is designed for the avid drawer who wants to learn to develop a greater understanding for drawing methods and mediums. Ages 6 – 11. Cost $30 members, $40 non-members. Instructor: Jessie Street.
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Day 57 – February 26, 2012, Sunday
Listen to music. Union County's music scene is rich with music festivals, live shows at small venues, the Grande Ronde Symphony, and performances at Eastern Oregon Univeristy. From award-winning blues players to noted jazz and classical musicians, the Union County music scene is candy for the ear.
Regular events include Music at the Market, Saturdays during summer at the La Grande Farmer's Market, and (nearly) every Thursday performances at local eatery Ten Depot Street. Check out the local music calendar here.
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Day 58, February 27, 2012, Monday
Visit Eastern Oregon University. Whether you're a prospective student, an alumni, or a building buff, Eastern Oregon Univeristy is a great place to spend part of your day. Established in 1920 as a "normal school," the campus is rich with historic architecture--and justifiably proud of it's newly constructed buildings. Be sure to stop into Pierce Library for a look at Oregon's first state flag and Badgley Hall for the display of local fossils, including mastodon remains. If you have time, stay for a college ball game, enjoy a performance in Loso Hall, or grab a bite to eat in Hoke Hall. Click here for a campus map.
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Day 59 – February 28, 2012, Tuesday
OPEN MIC tonight at Ten Depot Street restaurant. Visit www.tendepotstreet.com for dates, times and specials.
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Day 60 – February 29, 2012, Wednesday
Mark your calendar! PAINTING WORKSHOP with Jan Clark
Jan’s classes take students through a step-by-step process with no drawing required. Classes accommodate those with no experience up to intermediate skill level. Supply lists and photos of the projects will be available when you register. Questions on supplies – call Jan Clark at 541-962-7853 or email her at janclarkstudio@yahoo.com
NORTH DAKOTA DUTCH BARN – OIL WORKSHOP
Four Tuesdays March 6, 13, 20, and April 3 - 12 pm to 3 pm
A dark storm rolls over a huge dutch style barn that sits amid the autumn’s golden grass.
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