LATEST LINEUP: X-Factor are, from left, Todd Arnoldus, Jeff Carman, Deborah Kaye Rudd, Christopher Bechtel and Marc Case. - Website photo

The band has been around since 2004 in one version or another. Its latest lineup includes the same members from JCB — Christopher Bechtel, guitars and vocals; Marc Case, guitars and vocals; Todd Arnoldus, bass guitar; Jeff Carman on drums, percussion and vocals; an Rudd on lead vocals and keyboards.

Ceramics by Sue Orlaske

The Honored Artists show, which will run through July 31, features the work of artists chosen by jurors during ArtsEast’s Artists of Eastern Oregon Show that took place last summer.

The Honored Artists are Steve Antell, photographer; Mona Dinger, photographer; and Sue Orlaske, sagger-fired ceramics.

Jurors also selected four artists for honorable mention: Kevin Boylan, Diana Dominguez, Linda Gray McKean and Jessica Thompson. These artists will show one piece of work each at the Honored Artists show.

NOW SHOWING: Matthew McDonal, “My Time 1”

An opening reception for the show will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.

This show will feature work by graduating seniors Matthew McDonal, Christine Heap, Lisa Greif, Lucas Kruse, Ashley Heisler and Emily Chartier.

“Papa’’ by Sheyenne Wiggins.

“This year we’re going to showcase the children’s art,” said organizer Patricia Knight.  

The show will be on display on the auditorium’s stage and will include art created by children ages K-12 and college students.

Arlan Taal’s 1950 Chevy pickup. - Submitted photo

The fun begins from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 13, with a cruise-in sponsored by Baxter Auto Parts and Safeway. Cruising registrants will meet at the parking lot at Safeway in La Grande and travel a route up and down Adams Avenue.

ELGIN - This year’s RiverFest has a little something for everyone on Saturday, June 14.

The Lions, who sponsor the fundraiser, decided to centralize the activities at and around the Elgin Community Center.

“We’re trying to get things centrally located for convenience and so that people who get off the excursion train might get in on the fun too,” said Lions Secretary Jared Rogers of Elgin.

‘LOVE IS ...’: Jesse Jones rehearses with the EOU Opera Club. - EOU/LAURA HANCOCK

The libretto and score were written and composed by two individuals who are new to the world of opera, but whose names are nonetheless well known on campus and in the community.

ADVANCED BALLET: From top, advanced ballet dancers are Shylinn Varney, Emily Booth, Loree Grove, Emily Butler, Rose Stevens, Becca Butler and Betsy Strandberg. Not pictured are Katie Perez and Rosie Strandberg. - Submitted photo

Beckie’s Studio of Dance presents “The Wonderful World of Dance” in the studio’s 28th annual Spring Review.

Last year Beckie Thompson-Hendrickson traveled to Eastern Europe and attended a three-day international dance festival.

EPIC BATTLE: Macbeth (Shawn Trimble, left) engages in a battle to the death with Macduff (Alan Arnson, right) - EOU Theater/KENN WHEELER

Trea Taylor, Logan Pedrow, Alan Arnson and Shawn Trimble are appearing in the adaptation of “Macbeth” opening tonight through Saturday in McKenzie Theatre in Loso Hall.

BOOGIE WOOGIE BUGLE BOY TAKES CENTER STAGE: They came, they danced, they conquered. In addition to their “most entertaining” and “best costume” awards, Patricia Sandlin’s dance group and their Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy performance took home the overall 1st place trophy at the Spotlight Dance Competition held recently in Boise. - Staff photo/CHRIS BAXTER

Each show will begin at 7 p.m. and contain different dances. Each night will include all students of the Dance Arts Inc. studio with age groups from 3 to adult.

Tickets will be available at the door. For advance tickets call 963-6549. Tickets are $7.