Sounds and scenes from the 2nd annual Crossing the Blues Festival August 21,21.

Thanks to Rhythm Culture, the Oregon 234th Army Jazz Band and the cast of "Barefoot in the Park" for the sounds. 

Photos from the 2009 Union County Fair in La Grande, Oregon.

Photos from a scenic drive called "The Grande Tour", highlighting the most beautiful sights Eastern Oregon has to offer.

Kristy McKee, an Imbler High School junior, hopes to help showcase the St. Croix breed of sheep to eastern Oregon. There are only 10 St. Croix breeders in the state, and most live in the Willamette Valley.

Chris Baxter traveled to the 2008 Cove Cherry Fair, taking these wonderful photographs along the way.

Some of The Observer's favorite memories from the 2008 Elgin Stampede. Photography by Chris Baxter.

Some of The Observer's favorite memories from the 2008 Elgin Stampede. Photography by Chris Baxter.

The 2008 International Dinner and Show was a smash hit, and The Observer was there to capture it in its full glory. Please enjoy the photos and audio within this slideshow.

The Observer recorded and captured the delight that the Grande Ronde Symphony Orchestra provided this week with the help of Mihyun Kim, renowned pianist.