Downtown Baker City This Weekend

Friday, December 17, 2010

SLEIGH RIDE & BONFIRE
Geiser Grand Hotel, 1996 Main Street
Tour Historic Baker City from a Horse drawn Sleigh. Stop off at a historic house on the Powder River for a festive Bonfire. Enjoy S’mores, Hot Spiced Cider and more; sing along with old time cowboy tunes. $24, Kids under 12 $12; kids under 6 no charge. All proceeds to Historic Baker City, Inc. Sleigh departs Geiser Grand at 7 and 8pm Advance reservations please. 541-523-1889

THIRD LITERARY NIGHT
Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn
Susan Townsend’s mother Lucille Nellis is traveling from Dillon, Montana to share with us her lovely new book Magic Summer of Bluebirds. It’s a charming and informative story set right here in Baker City and is beautifully illustrated by Tom Novak. The book will be viewed on the large screen at Crossroads and Lucille and Tom will both speak about the book-- its inspiration, process, etc. The evening will begin at 7 pm and as usual there will be beverages and refreshments, so come early to socialize and get a good seat. 7:00-9:00pm


Saturday, December 18, 2010

BOOK SIGNING
Short Term Gallery, 1829 Main Street
Susan Townsend’s mother Lucille Nellis is traveling from Dillon, Montana to share with us her lovely new book Magic Summer of Bluebirds. It’s a charming and informative story set right here in Baker City and is beautifully illustrated by Tom Novak. 10 am – 3:00 pm

VICTORIAN TEA
Geiser Grand Hotel, 1996 Main Street
The Victorians would have called it a High Tea; at the Geiser we call it a delicious lunch. Inspired by actual historic menus, enjoy an elegant experience with white linen and silver service at a table next to the tall Christmas Tree under the stained glass ceiling. The day begins at 2pm, followed by a Historic Tour at 3:30 Princess Tea (age 14+under) $12. Adults $24 per person Advance tickets required.

FIRST FRIDAY DEC. 3rd

Baker City Downtown : First Friday
(Consult specific galleries/establishments for times)

Baker Towers, 1705 Main Street, Suite 100
Holiday Gift Shoppe: Gifts by Ann Bryan, Alyssa Henry, Jennefer Kelley, Dana Marlia, and Michelle Simonski. 5:00 – 8:00. Also Sat., Dec. 4th, 10:00–4:00 & Sun. Dec. 5th, 12:00 – 4:00

Clark & Company Home, 1924 Broadway
Threadbenders 4th Annual Two Day Show and Sale: A Celebration of Fiber Arts - demonstration of weaving and spinning and a Navajo rug raffle. Dec. 3rd, 5:00 – 8:00 pm; Saturday, Dec. 4th, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn
Crossroad’s Annual Regional Open Christmas Show, continuing through the end of December. The show will feature five art, quality crafts, tree ornaments and original handmade items specific to the holiday gift-giving season (such as wreathes and toys). This year’s theme is The Twelve Days of Christmas. A People’s choice award will be given for the work of art best representing the theme.. Opening reception 5:00. Refreshments served.

Earth & Vine, Corner of 1st and Washington
E&V will be featuring the Batik Convergence Group out of La Grande. This includes Sue Orlaske, Denise Stone, Jan Clark, and Linda Peterson. Music will be by Larry Robb and Jerry Smith.

Geiser Grand Hotel & Gift Shop, 1996 Main Street
Meet the Artist: Linda Smith, crafter extraordinaire, will showcase her work at this First Friday event. Linda raises sheep on a Century Ranch in Haines, which makes her sheepskin creations that much more special! Stop in 6-8pm. Commissions accepted on this special night.

Also, First Friday (and every Friday night throughout winter): See Historic Baker City’s beautiful homes, decorated for Christmas from a horse drawn sleigh. Stop off at a historic house on the Powder River for a festive bonfire. Enjoy S’mores, Hot Spiced Cider and more; sing along with Christmas Carols. $24, Kids under 12 $12; kids under 6 no charge. Sleigh departs 7 and 8pm at the Geiser Grand Hotel; advance reservations please.

Short Term Gallery, 1829 Main Street
Opening reception for featured artist Linda Callaway - drawings on bone.
Live music and a wonderful assortment of snacks with wine and warm cider.

O Christmas Tree

The downtown Christmas Tree we have every year is truly a “green” tree in every sense of the word. After 30 or 40 years in service to the local property owners, it is “volunteered” (donated) for the community Christmas Tree. Bringing the tree downtown is a volunteer event: Oregon Trail Electric Co-op donates lift trucks and equipment, OTEC linemen and employees donate their Saturday morning and expertise, and Chuck Carey, master wood faller, volunteers to cut the tree down. The tree is then carefully cradled unto Don Glerup’s log truck. Don gingerly drives the massive shuddering tree downtown to its spot on Court Avenue. Then the process is reversed: as the tree is suspended in the air with cables, Chuck whittles the tree’s base to fit precisely into the vertical culvert imbedded in the street. A week later, crews from Baker City help decorate the tree. The lights are not turned on until the Twilight Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony. For several years now school children have hung peanut-butter-packed pinecones on the tree for the birds; many times I’ve walked by to hear the tree come alive with bird chatter!
After the holidays the tree is taken down by City crews and hauled to the Powder River Correctional Facility; there it is cut into firewood for the needy. Can you ask for a harder working tree, serving so many people, and helped by so many volunteers?

DOWNTOWN TRICK OR TREAT

Friday, Oct. 29th 4:00 – 6:00 pm
PREPARE FOR A GHOULISH INVASION DOWNTOWN
Historic Baker City’s Downtown Trick-or-Treat promises to bring smiles to the faces of a few thousand assorted ghosts, goblins, witches, superheroes and fairy princesses all in search of treats handed out by downtown businesses for Halloween.

Main Street will be closed from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. So boys & Ghouls – grab your mummies & daddies and head for downtown Baker City

First Friday Art Walk Aug. 6th

Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn
Opening reception for Jan Clark, mixed media collages and batik watercolors, and Marian Perdas, fused glass. Refreshments will be served. Live music by Gene Nelson and Debbie Friedman. Crossroads is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Earth & Vine, Corner of 1st and Washington
Gallery show for the month of August. Live music by Ed Merriman.

Geiser Grand Hotel & Gift Shop, 1996 Main Street
First Friday festivities extended into the weekend with a 60’s Oldies party Saturday, August 7th, 7- 10 pm. Live music by Ed Merriman; he’ll have you rockin’ out to old favorites. Get your groove on ! Costume Contest, so get out those bellbottoms and tie-dye shirts.

Food & beverage service available. Fun for all ages, no charge!
The Geiser Grand Gift Shop features local artisans, and is open daily year round from 7am to 9pm. Complimentary shipping makes it easy to send gifts out of state.

Short Term Gallery, 1829 Main Street
Spirit Show: Bob Crump, oils, and Pat Kennedy Crump, pastels. Presented by Sarah Crump. Also a continuation of acrylic paintings of Harry Williams. As always, beverages and delicious food to nibble on. Live music by Hank Cramer, NHOTIC traveling folksinger.









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HBC ANNUAL DUCK RACE

The Duck Race during Miners Jubilee (1:00, Sunday, July 18th) has always been one of the highlights of Jubilee for many years, drawing a big crowd in the Geiser-Pollman Park at the Library bridge. With over 1200 plastic numbered ducks released into the rushing Powder River, the duck flotillas are a sight to behold! Thanks to our generous donors and dedicated ticket-sellers, the Duck Race continues to be a successful and significant fundraiser for Historic Baker City, Inc. The rest of the year we are busy promoting Baker City through events designed to showcase our historic downtown, marketing Baker City state-wide and regionally, installing streetscape amenities (trash receptacles, bike racks, banners, and benches), and writing grants for our Destination Downtown 50/50 matching fund façade improvement program. Over the past 20 years, HBC, Inc. has facilitated the restoration of over 80 buildings in the downtown historic district, which has contributed greatly to the economy and vitality of the entire community.

ELKHORN CLASSIC BICYCLE RACE

Historic Baker City, Inc. welcomes the Elkhorn Classic Stage Race this weekend (June 18,19,20. The Elkhorn is a 3-day, 4-stage bicycle race in and around the Elkhorn Mountains and headquartered in Baker City. The spectator-friendly time trial and criterium create an exciting atmosphere for participants, teams, and family.

HELLS CANYON MOTORCYCLE RALLY 11th-14th

Downtown Baker City Restaurant Specials
During Hells Canyon Motorcycle Rally

BAKER BISTRO. Now Open! 1925 Washington
Open Everyday
7 am - 3 pm breakfast & lunch


BAKER CITY CAFÉ, 1840 Main Street
Now Open for Breakfast Monday –Saturday (7:30am)
Serving coffee drinks, home made muffins, greek yogurt & fruit parfaits with house made granola, fruit cups and breakfast burritos. Enjoy the wireless internet or grab and go. During the Rally: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Hours 7:00 am-11pm, Monday-Sunday
Also at Baker City Café during Hells Canyon Motorcycle Rally: Live Music! The Smoking Guns Band Fri. 4:00-8:00, Sat.5:00-9:00
Under the Big Top (covered outdoor seating) HOT ROD BBQ (starts at noon)
Ribs, Chicken. Tri-tip, Roasted Pork, Beer & Wine, Pizza, Sandwiches, Soup, & Salads. Discount on food for official Rally wrist-band holders

THE CHAMEALEON, 1825 Main Street
Friday, June 11th Live Music- JD Rocket

GEISER GRAND HOTEL & RESTAURANT, 1996 Main Street
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7a-9pm Great Food and Good Spirits!
Weekend Specials: Baby Back Ribs smoked in house over cherry wood, Buffalo Chicken Wings with our own secret hot sauce, Fish Tacos with Salsa Verde & Bottomless Bowl of Soup & fresh baked Sourdough Bread

In the 1889 Saloon, cold microbrews and a dozen fine wines by the glass til the wee hours.

Also, a “thank you to our community” event that will cap off the HCMR weekend:
J.W.Everitt Concert June 13th 7:00- 11:00
His music is a blend of jazz, rock, blues, country and soft tones, and his ability to play guitar is beyond words. After a distinguished career extending over 15 years, as a sideman, engineer and session player, J.W. has returned to his roots as a singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist extraordinaire. We are securing tickets for our overnight guests. Steve Folkstead will be handing out the remainder of the tickets. Tickets are free.

FIRST FRIDAY JUNE 4th

Baker City Downtown
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK June 4, 2010
(Consult specific galleries/establishments for times)

Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn
Opening reception, 5:30 to 8:00 pm, for Linda Elliott

of La Grande (oil paintings) and Scott Brown, Kevin Flynn

and Mandy Riley (staff, The Potter’s Center in Boise)

“Clay-One Medium, Three Visions”

The exhibit continues through June 29th. Refreshments

will be served.

Kevin Flynn of the Potter’s Center will be giving

a wheel throwing demonstration upstairs.
Downstairs in Student Gallery this month: Baker Head Start

students. Also, between 5:00 and 8:00pm First Friday is

the Bowl Building Bonanza downstairs in the pottery studio.

This is a free family event to help make ceramic bowls

for “Feed the Arts”. Instructors and supplies included.

Paizano’s Pizza will donate $1 for each bowl built.

The “Feed the Arts” project will culminate in

a buy-a-bowl-soup dinner in November, with all

proceeds benefiting the Crossroads Scholarship Fund.

Earth & Vine, Corner of 1st and Washington
Opening reception for featured artist Tena Bootsma McKim;

live music by Larry Robb and Jerry Smith.

Geiser Grand Hotel & Gift Shop, 1996 Main Street
Friday, June 4th, Oregon Porsche Club on Washington, between Main and Resort.

Oooh and ahh over beautiful sports cars that come to rally in Historic Baker City and

visit with the drivers 4-7pm at the Geiser Café/Bar.

Sat., June 5th, Bruno Dunes Trio/Live Music: Jazz and favorite standards like “Desperado”

will have you swooning with your partner. Is it Pink Martini? Can this be local talent?

All ages welcome in the Swans Room.7-10pm

The Geiser Grand Gift Shop proudly features local artisans, and is open daily year round from 7am to 9pm. Complimentary shipping makes it easy to send gifts out of state.

Short Term Gallery, 1829 Main Street
Featured artist will be Chris Cole: New Kinetic Works and Paintings.

B&W Photographs by James Colby. Live Music by Leon Brown. Refreshments provided.






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Downtown Free WiFi Upgraded

The free wireless internet service, funded by Historic Baker City, Inc. for the benefit of downtown business owners, local citizens, visitors and tourists, has been upgraded. A free broadband connection has also been provided by the Greater Eastern Oregon Network, http://www.thegeo.net/. Our sincere thanks to Davis Computer Services Inc. at 1809 Main St., Baker City, for implementing the connectivity infrastructure and maintaining this service for Historic Baker City, Inc.

We Like Em Short FILM FESTIVAL

The Baker Art Guild & the Eltrym Theater present:

WE LIKE EM SHORT

FILM FESTIVAL

June 24th 7:00 pm

ELTRYM THEATER

1809 1st Street

Baker City

Entry forms available at www.eltrym.com and the Short Term Gallery

$200 prize for Best Picture

Proceeds benefit Baker High School

Film Arts Club

Historic Baker City's Annual Downtown Awards

April 23, 2010

Volunteer of the Year: Jeff Nelson

Community Partnership Award: BERA

(Baker Economic Resource Alliance)

Physical Improvements: Rosemary & Larry Abell

The Pythian Castle

Stepping Up To The Plate: Terry & Dan McQuisten

The Eltrym Theater

Business of the Year: Jimmy Chan's Restaurant

Downtown Success Story: Short Term Gallery

Dick & Marge Haynes

WHAT'S HAPPENING DOWNTOWN
April 2, 3, 4
Friday, April 2^nd
First Friday Art Walk
(See listing of galleries below)

Friday & Saturday, April 2nd & 3^rd (also April 9,10, 11)

One Act Festival
Friday April 2^nd is preview night.

Fri. & Sat Shows- 7:00 pm, Sun. show 3:00 pm

In the Iron Gate Theater- Basche Sage Place, Main at Broadway

Tickets: Adults $10, Members $9, Preview $5

Rating: Adults and older children

Tickets available at Betty’s Books or at the door

For more information go to: http://www.eortonline.org/

ACT I - Save Me A Place at Forest Lawn Directed by Lynne Burroughs

ACT II - The Diary of Adam & Eve Directed by D.P. Brandt

ACT III - Postcards From Sicily Directed by Cindy Hutton

Saturday, April 3rd

Annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt

Geiser Pollman Park, corner of Grove & Campbell

Line up for the hunt is 9:30 am sharp; fun starts at 10:00 am.

For more information contact Lynette Perry at Baker City Herald 523 3673

Saturday, April 3^rd

Geiser Grand : Live Music with Bruno Dunes

Fun for all ages, no charge, community welcome. Full food and beverage service available.

For more information call Geiser Grand at 523 1889

Specific Information:

FIRST FRIDAY DOWNTOWN ART WALK April 2, 2010
(Consult specific galleries/establishments for times)
Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn
Art and Soul of Agriculture opens 5:30 pm - 8 pm. The show will run through the month of April. It is a regional open show honoring the heritage of agriculture in eastern Oregon. In conjunction with the show we will be displaying Season's Edge, a pastel by artist April Waters, on loan from Oregon State University's "Art About Agriculture" permanent collection (see http://www.aprilwaters.com/). Refreshments will be served. Music by Gene Nelson and Debbie Friedman. Peoples choice awards of first, second and third will be awarded at 7:45 pm.

Earth & Vine, Corner of 1^st and Washington
Earth & Vine will feature Art by Robbe. He is a Portland artist with ties to Baker City. He will also be showing in the Castle Gallery next door. Live music by Ed Merriman.

Geiser Grand Hotel Gift Shop, 1996 Main Street
The Geiser Grand Gift Shop proudly features local artisans, and is open daily year round from 7am to 9pm. Complimentary shipping makes it easy to send gifts out of state.

Mad Matilda’s, 1917 Main Street
Keith Taylor on piano; 5:00 – 6:00

Pythian Castle Gallery, 1^st and Washington
The doors will be open for Portland artist Robbe to exhibit at the Castle Gallery and Earth and Vine next door. Music by Ed Merriman.

Short Term Gallery, 1829 Main Street
Welcome featured artist, Frank Janzen, Tamarind Master Printer at Crow’s Shadow Institute, Pendleton, Oregon. Live music by John Woodard. New works by local and regional artists, as well as hors d’oeuvres.

Baker City Downtown

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK March 5, 2010

(Consult specific galleries/establishments for times)

Baker Bistro, 1925 Washington
Closed for remodeling

Clark & Company Home, 1924 Broadway
Open for First Friday

Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn
Opening reception for featured artists: Denise Elizabeth Stone – bakit watercolor, pastel and colored pencil
Suanne Achilles – fine jewelry from fine metals and semiprecious stones

Earth & Vine , Corner of 1^st and Washington
Reception for Sandra Ford from Halfway, beginning at 5:30. Live jazz by Gina Sizer- 7:00 – 9:00pm.

Geiser Grand Hotel Gift Shop, 1996 Main Street
Becky Litke, award winning painter, will showcase her work in the Gift Shop. Becky works in watercolor, oil, acrylic and pastels. She is a noted instructor and has curated and juried many shows. Her landscapes and animal portraits reflect the vibrancy and diversity of he Eastern Oregon home. Commissions accepted on this special night. 6:00 – 8:00

Mad Matilda’s, 1917 Main Street
Keith Taylor on piano.

Pythian Castle Gallery, 1^st and Washington
No featured artist this month

Short Term Gallery, 1829 Main Street
Welcome featured artist, Steve Bailey, new to town. Live music by Zak Friewald. New works by local and regional artists, as well as hors d’oeuvres.

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Downtown This Week

WHAT'S HAPPENING DOWNTOWN

Week of March 1^, 2010

Tuesday, Mar 2

Gary Dielman Presentation

The making of OPB's program "Dielman's Monarch"

(Dielman's discovery of an ancient Eagle Cap Wilderness limber pine)

Geiser Grand Hotel, 6:00 pm (5:30 social hour)

No charge

Thursday, Mar. 4

Whit Deschner's "Mongolia"

Stunning imagery of Mongolia & of course more!

Crossroads Carnegie Art Center

2020 Auburn 7:00 pm

Friday, March 5

New Store Opening: Random Resales

1833 Main Street (next to Jimmy Chan’s)

Reg. Hours: Tues-Sat, 11:00 – 5:00pm

Open late Friday, March 5th

Friday, Mar 5

Baker Food Co-op New Store Grand Opening

Door prizes, free samples & special sale prices

Non-members welcome!

2008 Broadway 4:00 – 7:00 pm

Friday, March 5

Sane Jane’s Estate Sale

1921 Main Street 5:00-8:00 pm

Friday, Mar 5

First Friday Downtown Art Walk

Detailed listing follows

Saturday, March 6

Sane Jane’s Estate Sale continues

1921 Main Street 9:00 am–5:00 pm