>La Grande Observer | Union and Wallowa Counties' News Leader

SUMMERVILLE

Enjoy an elegant evening of art, wine and jazz from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 30.

The Grande Gala, sponsored by the Union County Art & Culture Center, will be at the home of Eastern Oregon University President Khosrow Fatemi and his wife, Marcella, 69407 Craig Loop Road, Summerville.

Admission is $50. Tickets are available at Sunflower Books, the EOU Bookstore, McGlasson's Stationery, The Potter's House and Bella Main Street Market in Baker City. For tickets are more information call 963-5351 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

All proceeds will go to the development of the culture center.

Art will be on display from many of the premiere Union County artists.

These include Kevin Boylan, Tom Dimond, Mona Dinger, Linda Elliot, Annie Eskelin, Kathelene Galloway, Jamie Gustavson, Banjamin Holtby, Linda Gray McKean, Fred Hill, Bob Jensen, Peter Johnson, Doug Kaigler and Judd Koehn.

Also participating are Kerry Loewen, John Mueller, Sue Orlaske, Linda Peterson, Glennis Phillips, Jessica Plattner, Marlis Rufener, Jo Topholm, Brenna Tyler, Ruth Yeates, Ann Yoder, Tyrone Buffington, David Waln, Angelina De Antonis and D Jason De Antonis.

Many of the artists will be in attendance, ready to chat and share their portfolios.

Every Grande Gala ticket includes a complementary glass of wine from Bella Main Street Market. There will be a no-host wine bar with bottle and case orders available.

Live jazz will be performed by Marget Linn and Kit Garoutte. According to David Pack of Ambrosia magazine, "Linn has an acquisitively soulful and rich voice that draws me in every time I hear her. She has a palette of vocal colors that can cover any musical canvas.

Garoutte, formerly of La Grande, studied with jazz guitarists Larry Adair, Marv Lundblade and John Stowell. Of late, he has been at work writing and arranging new original songs for solo guitar. These new songs reflect his growth as a composer for solo guitar utilizing more new tunings that allow for some beautiful sonorities and compelling rhythms.

Fine hors d'oeuvres will be served by Class Act Catering.

The evening's menu includes Korean barbecue beef, marinated chicken, sausage cheese wontons, stuffed mushrooms, bacon-wrapped chestnuts, hot artichoke and spinach dips, as well as other savory delights.

On the sweet side, there will be a chocolate fountain with angel food cake and fruit for dipping. Diners will finish with rich, chocolate Kahlua cups and lemon bars.