Baker County Living
The Arts
Galleries Crossroads Carnegie Art Center Crossroads is all things art in Baker County, with monthly shows featuring artists from near and far, as well as a changing roster of classes and workshops. ■■ 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City ■■ 541-523-5369 ■■ www.crossroads-arts.org ■■ Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Short Term Gallery This gallery is a co-op of local artists who rotate their work in a regular basis. ■■ 1829 Main St., Baker City ■■ www.shorttermgallery.com ■■ Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Peterson's Gallery Peterson's is a family-run gallery that features new artists every month from around the region. Also, chocolatier Alyssa Peterson is constantly creating new confections, as well as offers drinking chocolate. ■■ 1925 Main St., Baker City ■■ 541-523-1022 ■■ petersonsgallery.net ■■ Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday The Dancing Elephant Gallery The Dancing Elephant Gallery is a locally owned gallery and gift shop featuring fine art and high quality handcrafted gifts by local and regional artists. ■■ 1788 Main St., Baker City ■■ 541-523-9672 ■■ dancingelephantgallery.com ■■ Hours: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
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Dick Kramer, right, and Eli Dickison in 'Arsenic and Old Lace.' Earth & Vine This restaurant is always open during First Friday, and usually has new art and music. ■■ 2001 Washington Ave., Baker City Cowboy Cabin Design ■■ 2013 First St., Baker City
Theater
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astern Oregon Regional Theatre was established in 2003, and produces about four plays each year. The actors come from the community, and volunteer their time to bring theater to Baker County. If you don’t fancy the spotlight, there are also chances to work behind the scenes. EORT now has its own theater, located inside Basche-Sage Place in downtown Baker City. Look for the “Now Showing” flag when perfor24
First Friday Monthly art shows open on the first Friday of each month, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the downtown galleries. A number of businesses also stay open late, including Mad HABIT Boutique, Antieler Anders, Castle Gallery, and No. 1911.
mances are on. The theater is located upstairs, and an elevator is available during performances for those who would rather not take the stairs. ■■ Office: 2021 Main St. Suite 221 ■■ Phone: 541-523-4371 ■■ Website: www.eortonline.com