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SEPTEMBER 9-15, 2011 CCURRENTSURRENTS The News-Review’s guide to arts, entertainment and television ToastToast ofof thethe towntown WinemakersWinemakers featurefeature theirtheir concoctionsconcoctions atat thethe 42nd42nd annualannual UmpquaUmpqua ValleyValley WineWine ArtArt andand MusicMusic FestivalFestival MICHAEL SULLIVAN/The News-Review INSIDE: What’s Happening/3 Calendar/4 Book Review/10 Movie Review/14 TV/15 Page 2, The News-Review Roseburg, Oregon, Currents—Thursday, September 8, 2011 * &YJUt$BOZPOWJMMF 03t*OGPt3FTtTFWFOGFBUIFSTDPN Roseburg, Oregon, Currents—Thursday, September 8, 2011 The News-Review, Page 3 what’s HAPPENING TENMILE An artists’ reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Remembering GEM GLAM the gallery, 638 W. Harrison St., Roseburg. 9/11 movie, songs Also hanging is art by pastel A special 9/11 remembrance painter Phil Bates, mixed event will be held at 5 p.m. media artist Jon Leach and Sunday at the Tenmile Com- acrylic painter Holly Werner. munity United Methodist Fisher’s is open regularly Church, 2119 Tenmile Valley from 9 to 5 p.m. Monday Road. through Friday. The event includes a show- Information: 541-817-4931. ing of a one-hour movie, “The Cross and the Towers,” fol- lowed by patriotic music and MYRTLE CREEK sing-alongs with musicians Mark Baratta and Scott Van Local artist’s work Atta. hangs at gallery The event is free, but dona- Myrtle Creek artist Darlene tions for musicians’ expenses Musgrave is the featured artist are welcome. Refreshments at Ye Olde Art Shoppe. will be served. An artist’s reception for Information: 541-643-1636. Musgrave will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the ROSEBURG gallery, 106 N.E. Oak St., Myrtle Creek. Clark Gallery A native Oregonian, Mus- grave grew up in Glide and opens new show occupied herself by drawing in Clark Studio and Gallery News-Review file photo the dirt as a youngster. Mus- opens up a new art show today grave saved up enough Green featuring local watercolor Vendors, demstrations and activities will keep visitors to this year’s Umpqua Gem and Stamps to trade in for her first painter Bill Mehlhoff. Mineral Club rockin’. See this page for details. oil painting kit at age 27 and An artist’s reception for taught herself how to paint. Mehlhoff is 5 to 8 p.m. tonight Musgrave’s painting focus at the gallery, 130 N.E. on landscapes, wildlife, pets Exchange Ave., Roseburg. the park. ROSEBURG rock painting for children both and portraits. Her artwork will Information: 541-672-6621. Information: 541-679-9466. days. hang until Oct. 1. Geology show Bonseki sensei Herb Bas- Artwork can be viewed dur- WINSTON MYRTLE CREEK tuscheck from Lyons, Ore., ing regular business hours, 9 rocks fairgrounds will give a presentation on a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Melon festival ripe Choir returns to The Umpqua Gem and Min- Bonseki, the Japanese art of Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. eral Club’s 2011 annual show, painting landscapes with rock Saturday. again for year 43 regular rehearsals “Oregon Really Rocks” is dust, pebbles and medium Information: 541-863-6843. The 43rd annual Melon Fes- The South County Commu- from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Satur- tival is Friday through Sunday sized rocks at 10 a.m. Sunday. nity Choir will begin day and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun- The materials he uses are from at Riverbend Park, S.E. rehearsals from 7 to 8:30 p.m. day in Douglas Hall at the ROSEBURG Thompson Ave. a beach where he lived in Monday at the Myrtle Creek Douglas County Fairgrounds, Japan for many years. The The three-day festival is a 2110 Frear St. Music grant is nod to the area’s agrarian roots United Methodist Church, 437 beach was destroyed in the Second Ave. Admission is free but dona- tsunami earlier this year. open for youth and is from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday, tions are requested and go to 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and The Monday night Information: 541-672-5229. Grant applications for young rehearsals will prepare the purchase geology textbooks musicians in Douglas County 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. the club presents to local Events include kids’ games choir for its annual Christmas ROSEBURG from third grade through col- and activities, music and enter- concert. schools. lege sophomores are available tainment, bingo. Soloists and small groups Event activities include rock Artists’ reception at the Umpqua Valley Arts A festival highlight is the are always welcomed. Audi- and gem vendors, displays, Center. parade, which starts at 9 a.m. tions are not required. demonstrations, wheel of for- for two pastelists The Ed Moorin Trust, Saturday at the Shop Smart Retired music instructor tune, silent auction, door Award winning pastel artists administered through the parking lot. It’s followed by Arnold Erickson directs the prizes, raffle prizes, gold pan- Lora Block and Connie Noah Umpqua Valley Arts Associa- watermelon-growing and choir. ning and food. will be the featured artists at tion, offers individual grants of melon-eating contests at Information: 541-863-4674. There will be rock hunts and Fisher’s Flowers & Fine Art. $250 to $750 to students with musical talent and considering performing arts as a career. ■ Mail: Currents, The News-Review, P.O. Box 1248, Roseburg, 97470. Currents reporter: DD Bixby The grants can go to pay Phone: 541-957-4218 ■ Drop-off: The News-Review office at 345 N.E. Winchester St., Roseburg. Currents editor: Tricia Jones tuition to music camps or com- CURRENTS Phone: 541-957-4216 petitions, music or voice les- ■ Email: [email protected] TV Guide questions: sons and instrument or equip- To submit local arts and ■ Fax: (541) 957-4270 Vicki Menard ment purchases. Funds are not entertainment information, Phone: 541-957-4203 intended for dance or theater pursuits. send printed or Information must be received by noon Friday to be Published every Thursday by typewritten information to: published in the following Thursday’s Currents. Please see BRIEFS, page 4 Page 4, The News-Review Roseburg, Oregon, Currents—Thursday, September 8, 2011 MUSIC Review: Strait still going strong on new album MICHAEL McCALL For The Associated Press hirty years after his MCA TRecords debut, George Strait is mak- ing the most adven- turous music of his career. He still serves up the breadwinners — western swing, honky-tonk and smooth country bal- lads — that have made him one of the most enduring stars of George Strait, “Here for a Good Time” all time. Yet, at age (MCA Nashville) 59, he stretches out in (”Blue Marlin Blues”), and he his arrangements and themes in tackles two daring covers (Del- ways that challenge his remark- bert McClinton’s classic “Lone ably pliant voice and that make Star Blues” and Jesse Winches- statements he didn’t dare in the ter’s introspective “A Show- past. man’s Life”). He’s also writing more Strait has spent his career songs, a trend that started with defying music industry conven- his previous album “Twang.” tions; as he starts his fourth This time, Strait contributes decade as a star, he’s proving seven songs, nearly doubling that Nashville’s focus on youth the number he’s written in his still has to make room for an career. He co-writes all of old-timer who’s making music them, including the current hit as undeniably strong as ever. — the wonderfully swinging CHECK OUT THIS “Here For A Good Time” — TRACK: “I’ll Always Remem- with his son Bubba Strait; six ber You,” written by Strait, his of them include assistance from son and Dillon, is the most Strait’s favorite writer, Dean autobiographical song the vet- Dillon. eran has recorded. A love letter The Texan assumes the role to his fans, the traditional coun- of an alcoholic on two moving try ballad includes a recitation ballads, “Poison” and “Drinkin’ reflecting on how he never Man”; he also takes on gospel expected to enjoy the career he (“Three Nails And A Cross”) has —and as grateful as he is, and old-time rock ‘n’ roll he’s not done yet. United Methodist Church, 1771 Briefs Harvard Ave., Roseburg. New students must call to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 reserve a spot in classes. Class- es include pre-beginning, begin- Applications available at the ning, intermediate and Arts Center, 1624 W. Harvard advanced. No prior musical Ave. experience is necessary to par- Information: 541-672-7696. ticipate. Website: www.uvarts.com. Rehearsals are on Thursday afternoons at 4 p.m. starting ROSEBURG Sept. 15. Unless they have received private lessons or have Orchestra ready to previous musical experience, strike up the band students must be 7 years of age The Douglas County Youth or older to participate. Orchestra will begin its 2011-12 A one-time annual registra- season with registration and tion fee is $65 a student or $160 auditions for all classes from 4 for a family of three or more. to 7 p.m. tonight at the First Information: 541-643-5035. Roseburg, Oregon, Currents—Thursday, September 8, 2011 The News-Review, Page 5 weekly CALENDAR Hall, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 THURSDAY,Thursday, Sept. 8 SEPT. 8 Sunday,SUNDAY, Sept. 11 SEPT. 11 Frear St., Roseburg. This year’s theme is “Oregon Really Rocks.” Two-day event includes rock and gem dealers, displays, MUSIC MUSIC demonstrations, games, gold panning, SHASTA RAY AND THE DOWNHOME SEA BREEZE MUSIC OF THE ISLE — 7 rock hunts and rock painting. Special BAND — 5 to 8 p.m., Charley’s BBQ, 812 to 10 a.m., Mildred Kanipe Park, 16513 demonstration on Bonseki, rock dust art- W.