It is with heavy hearts that we announce the cancellation of HQ MusicFest 2026. Over the past several days, we’ve closely monitored the wildfire smoke, regional fire activity, and travel conditions throughout Eastern Oregon. After careful consideration, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s festival out of an abundance of caution. This isn’t…
As many of you know, we’re keeping a close eye on the wildfire smoke and air quality in the Grande Ronde Valley. The health and safety of our artists, volunteers, vendors, and attendees will always come first. Our team is actively evaluating conditions and preparing multiple contingency plans so that, whatever the weather brings, we…
The ACE Writing Project hosts monthly author readings. Enjoy an evening of literary arts and learn about the talent hiding in our backyard! Following the featured reading, we’ll open the floor to anyone interested in sharing an original piece. Writers of all genres are welcome; open mic sign-up starts at 6:45 pm on a first-come…
Reading by Mary Emerick Date: June 15, 2022Location: HQ, 112 Depot Street, La Grande, Oregon and Zoom (hybrid event) Mary Emerick is the author of three books: The Geography of Water, a novel; Fire in the Heart, a memoir of wildland firefighting; and the Last Layer of the Ocean: Kayaking through Love and Loss on Alaska’s Wild Coast….
First off for this news season, Bart Budwig joins us at HQ in La Grande, Oregon for a #threesongset featuring tunes spanning a nearly a decade over three albums. Buy music and follow him at https://bartbudwig.bandcamp.com/ Set List: Saturday Slow, Sunday Lazy The Moon and Other Things – 2016 Whiskey Girl Whiskey Girl – 2012…
The second three song set from in La Grande, Oregon. Featuring La Grande musician Gregory Rawlins.
Art Exhibition:Divergent Thursday, February 6 from 6:00-8:00 PM OPENING RECEPTION.Exhibition will hang until March 6. Eastern Oregon University‘s Art Club and Hq are pleased to announce the opening of “Divergent” at Hq event center on February 6. The exhibition will feature student work in multiple mediums. This collaborative event is intended to help student artists…
“Problems in Multiple Colors” I create two-dimensional dioramas, placing small figures in fields of color. Either imposed by it or released. Either sequestered from social interaction or dealing with their extremes. These paintings express anxieties. Self-destruction, human interaction, bodies, home, violence. Through the poses of these small figures I express kineticism, melancholy, surrender. These paintings…
Hq has unveiled its art gallery. With support from Union County Cultural Coalition, Hq owners have installed an 8′ x 32′ lit wall for display of revolving artwork throughout the year. Current Exhibition As Charles entered grade school he became fascinated with art. As a young teenager, he began to replicate drawings and simple sculptures…