Entertainment Calendar
Thursday, July 10, 2008 5:24 PM PDT
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TODAY
LIVE MUSIC
Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts opens the Lake Sacajawea summer concerts, 6 to 8 p.m. at Martin Dock. Free. Service clubs sell hamburgers, pop, etc.
Amphitheater at Clark County: The Police: With Elvis Costello and the Imposters, 7:30 p.m. $46, $96 and $200.
St. Helens: Gator Beat plays Zydeco music, part of 13 Nights on the River, series of free music evening 6-9 p.m. in Columbia View Park, also open-air market.
Vancouver: 5 Guys Named Moe, part of Riverview Six to Sunset free summer concerts, 6 p.m. at Esther Short Park, located at Eighth and Columbia. Brings chairs or blankets to sit on the lawn.
PLAYS
Summer theatre festival: “Twelfth Night,” directed by Susan Donahue, 7:30 p.m. R.A. Long High School. Fundraiser for student thespian trip to Scotland in 2009. $7 all seats. 575-7133.
FRIDAY
LIVE MUSIC
Lone Fir: Jim Mesi, 6-10 p.m. on the deck. No cover charge. 3741 Pleasant Hill Road, Kelso. 423-5412.
New River Casino: Backshift plays classic rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5 cover (includes $5 gaming card). 902 Ash St., Kelso.
Roski’s Steakhouse: Haywired plays country and classic rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Milepost 8, Silver Lake.
Woodland concerts: Silver Rose plays country music as part of summer series, 7-9 p.m., free. Hoffman Plaza, downtown.
PLAYS
Summer theatre festival: “Twelfth Night,” directed by Susan Donahue, 7:30 p.m., R.A. Long High School. Fundraiser for student thespian trip to Scotland in 2009. $7 all seats. 575-7133.
‘Grease’: Shoestring Players production of musical set in 1950s high school, 7 p.m. Olmscheid Auditorium, St. Helens High School. $8-$12. (503) 397-3245, www.sscpmusicals.com
SATURDAY
CONCERTS
Arcato String Quartet: Program of classical and pops music, 7 p.m. July 12, Pioneer Church, Cathlamet. Members are Leianne Duke, Carol Cole, Marilyn Pierik and David Keyes. $12.50 adults, $8 youth. To purchase, call (360) 849-4328.
Cape Disappointment State Park: Don Hottell’s Ragtime Band, six-piece band from Methow Valley. 2 p.m. Confluence Project amphitheater at Waikiki Beach. Part of free concert series.
PLAYS
Summer theatre festival: “The Importance of Being Earnest,” directed by Phillip Kennedy, 7:30 p.m. Fundraiser for student thespian trip to Scotland in 2009. $7 all seats. 575-7133.
‘Grease’: Shoestring Players production of musical set in 1950s high school, 7 p.m. Olmscheid Auditorium, St. Helens High School. $8-$12. (503) 397-3245, www.sscpmusicals.com
LIVE MUSIC
Kelso Cowboy Church: Live country gospel music, 7-9 p.m., New Horizon church, 405 N. 19th Ave., Kelso. 636-2860.
New River Casino: Backshift plays classic rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5 cover (includes $5 gaming card). 902 Ash St., Kelso.
Porky’s Cafe and Lounge: OPTICUS, progressive rock, 10 p.m. $3 cover; 21 and over. 561 Industrial Way, Longview. 636-1616.
Regent Restaurant and Lounge: xxx, classic rock, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. No cover charge.
Roski’s Steakhouse: Haywired, country/classic rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover charge. 4220 Spirit Lake Memorial Highway. (Formerly the Silver Shores.) 274-0400.
ETC.
Wilho Saari, internationally recognized for kantele playing and composing, will perform during the Cowlitz Community Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 7th Avenue across from fairgrounds.
Chalk Walk of the Town: Sidewalk art competition, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Downtown Longview Saturday Market, with judging at noon. Commerce Avenue between Broadway and Hudson. Market hours 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
SUNDAY
PLAYS
Summer theatre festival: “The Importance of Being Earnest,” directed by Phillip Kennedy, 7:30 p.m., R.A. Long High School. Fundraiser for student thespians trip to Scotland in 2009. $7 all seats. 575-7133.
‘Grease’: Shoestring Players production of musical set in 1950s high school, 2 p.m.. Olmscheid Auditorium, St. Helens High School. $8-$12. (503) 397-3245, www.sscpmusicals.com
LIVE MUSIC
Kelso Bridge Market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hanging baskets, plants, crafts, new vendors and entertainment.
UPCOMING
PLAYS
Summer theatre festival: “The Importance of Being Earnest,” directed by Phillip Kennedy, runs at 7:30 p.m. 17, 19, 25 and 27. “Twelfth Night,” directed by Susan Donahue, runs July 18, 20, 24 and 26 at R.A. Long High School. A fundraiser for a trip to a theater festival in Scotland in 2009. $7 all seats. For information, call 575-7133.
‘Grease’: Shoestring Players production of musical set in 1950s high school, 7 p.m. July 17, 18 and 19. Olmscheid Auditorium, St. Helens High School. $8-$12. (503) 397-3245, www.sscpmusicals.com
ETC.
Bald Eagle Festival: Annual celebration in Cathlamet, July 18-19.
Yale Valley Arts Festival: Events include Third Angle Concert at 4:30 p.m. July 20 at Anderson Lodge Hilltop House, $38; Watercolor workshop with Stephan Soihl, 10 a.m-3 p.m. July 21-22, $50 per day; Oral History Evening, 7-9 p.m. July 25, Yale School; and Family Arts Day, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 26, Yale School. For information, call (360) 263-4704 or see YaleValleyArtsFestival.org.
CALL TO ARTISTS
Broadway Gallery seeks entries for its August Animal Art Show. Original work in any medium is welcome. Entry categories include Junior, Non-professional and Professional. Turn in July 21-25. Entry forms at Gallery, 1418 Commerce Ave., Longview. (360) 577-0544.
Friends of Woodland Library seek entries in any medium for the 2008 Art in the Park event, to be held Sept. 6. (360) 225-4830 or flower252@comcast.net.
LAKE SACAJAWEA CONCERTS
This summer’s concerts at Lake Sacajawea will feature crowd favorites from the past 10 years. Music runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at Martin Dock. Admission is free.
Jonathan Harris: This country singer and songwriter has opened for Merle Haggard and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. July 17.
Golden Bough: Traditional Celtic music of Ireland and Scotland, July 24.
Danny Vernon: An Elvis imposter, er, tribute artist. July 31.
The Cheeseburgers: Lots of Jimmy Buffett, plus rock, country and Caribbean rhythms. Aug. 7.
Misty River: A quartet of women who play folk and bluegrass. Aug. 14.
Little Big Man: Reggae reggae, jazz, funk, and Hawaiian. Aug. 21.
WOODLAND HOT SUMMER NIGHTS
Woodland’s Hot Summer Nights concert series has an all-local lineup.
Concerts are free and held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday nights at Hoffman Plaza in downtown Woodland.
Stifler: Contemporary, July 18.
The Cadillacs: ‘50s-‘60s rock and roll, July 25.
Chad Dowling Productions: DJ Teen night, Aug. 1.
Bad Daddies: Blues and classic rock, Aug. 8.
Call of the Wild: Karaoke and line dancing, Aug. 15.
Grupo Universo Musical: Mexican, Aug. 22.
RIVERVIEW SIX TO SUNSET CONCERTS, VANCOUVER
Vancouver has its own free summer evening concerts at Esther Short Park, located at Eighth and Columbia. Music is on a permanent bandstand. Concerts start at 6 p.m.
People can brings chairs or blankets to sit on the lawn.
5 Guys Named Moe: July 10
Patrick Lamb Band: July 17
Curtis Salgado: July 24
Pepe & The Bottle Blondes: July 31
The Beatniks: Aug. 7
Johnny Limbo & the Lugnuts: Aug. 14
CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT STATE PARK
Free concert series at the new Confluence Project amphitheater at Waikiki Beach at Cape Disappointment State Park near Ilwaco. All concerts begin at 2 p.m.
Oceanfloor Orchestra: Portland group mixes jazz with pop music. July 26.
Beerman Creek Stringband: Bluegrass house band for KMUN’s radio show “Troll Radio Review.” Aug. 9.
Hank Cramer and Constellations Crew: Combination of sea shanties and maritime music. Aug. 23.
Information: (360) 642-3029; www.parks.wa.gov/events
AMPHITHEATER AT CLARK COUNTY
This is the fifth year of concerts at the amphitheater, which includes a covered reserved seating area and under-the-starts (or rain) lawn.
Toby Keith: With Montgomery Gentry, Carter’s Chord, Mica Roberts and Trailer Choir. July 18. $48.50 and $73.50.
James Taylor: 8 p.m. July 24. $20, $45 and $60.
Counting Crows and Maroon 5: With Augustana, 7 p.m. Sept. 20. $29.50, $49.50, $69.50 and $125.
Journey, Heart and Cheap Trick: 7 p.m. Sept. 21. $33.50, $45.50, $65.50, $91 and $131.
For tickets, see Ticketmaster.com or livenation.com or call (503) 224-4400. For information, www.amphitheateratclarkcounty.com
CLARK COUNTY FAIR
Not to be confused with the Clark County Amphitheater, which is adjacent. Grandstand seating for all shows is included with fair admission. Ticket prices listed are for reserved infield seats.
The fair runs Aug. 1-10. Fair admission is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children.
Corbin Blue: Singer from “High School Musical,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1. $20.
Eric Church: Country singer, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2. $18.
Queensryche: Heavy metal band, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3. $20.
Clay Walker: Country singer, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4. $18.
Joe Nichols: Country singer, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5. $18.
NW Bull Riding Championships: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6, with Muttin’ Bustin at 2 and 6:45 p.m.
Extreme Big Air Motorcyles and MX Challenge: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7.
Demolition Derby: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8.
Pro Arena and Tuff Trucks: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9.
Monster and Tuff Trucks: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10.
The fair is at the 179th Street exit of I-5 in Ridgefield.
Information: (360) 397-6180; www.clarkcofair.com
13 NIGHTS ON THE RIVER
The city of St. Helens in Columbia County offers free music from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays in Columbia View Park. There’s also an open-air market.
The music runs from 6 to 9 p.m., with tryouts for Columbia County Idol at intermission.
Gator Beat: Zydeco, July 10.
Jennifer Lynn: Country, July 17.
Honestly: Rhythm & blues/Gospel, July 24.
Virginia Lopez & Melao de Cuba: Latin, July 31.
Michael Allen Harrison: Piano, Aug. 7.
DK Stewart & DK-4: Jazz/boogie, Aug. 14.
Brownsmead Flats: Crabgrass, Aug. 21.
Hit Machine: “We Play Everything,” Aug. 28.
Cowboy Heroes: Country/folk, Sept. 4.
Information: www.13nightsontheriver.com
SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR
Lewis County’s fair runs Aug. 12-17 at the fairgrounds between Centralia and Chehalis.
Little Big Town: Country band with Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Roads Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, and Phillip Sweet. 8:30 p.m. Aug. 14. $24.50 grandstand and bleacher seats, $29.50 arena seats.
Chicago: After 41 years, the band keeps playing with four original members. 8:30 p.m. Aug. 15. $34.50 grandstand and bleacher seats, $44.50 arena seats.
The Grass Roots: Featuring original lead singer Rob Grill, 8 p.m. Aug. 16. Free show with fair admission. Golden Circle seats $17.
Information: (360) 740-1495 or (360) 736-6072
NAPAVINE AMPHITHEATER
Napavine’s amphitheater is a community project in the city park. Take Exit 72 from I-5 and follow the signs.
Helle’s Belles: Female AC/DC tribute band, with opening act Out of Order. 8 p.m July 18. $15.
Jason Michael Carroll: Country singer, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7. $20-$25.
David Allan Coe: Country singer who wrote “Take This Job and Shove It.” 8 p.m. Sept. 20. $25-$40.
Tickets available at Just Music in Longview, 423-3939.
Information: www.thenapavineamphitheater.com
COLUMBIA MEADOWS
Two shows are scheduled at the concert venue that’s set up in the fields between Rainier and St. Helens every summer.
Warped Tour: 30 alternative bands starting at noon Aug. 10. $31.
Jack Johnson: With Rogue Wave and Culver City Dub Collective, 7 p.m. Aug. 20. $39.50.
Information: www.columbiameadows.net
LOWER COLUMBIA AREA EXHIBITS
Art Gallery at Lower Columbia College: Connecting Waters Invitational, with works by 30 artists who showed their work in previous Connecting Waters juried exhibitions. Through Aug. 26. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays. Free. New gallery in LCC Rose Center. (360) 442-2510.
Broadway Gallery: In July, featured artists are Michael Duquette (stone carvings), Karen LeBack (watercolors) and Janice Newton (oil paintings). Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 1418 Commerce Ave. 577-0544.
Castle Rock Exhibit Hall: Old-time logging displays and other north Cowlitz County memorabilia. Civil War items. Winter hours 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Donations welcome. 147 Front Ave. N.W., Castle Rock. Information: 274-6603.
Clark County Historical Museum: “Boomer!,” exhibit about how the Baby Boom generation transformed American culture, through April 30, 2009. Beaux Arts style museum was built in 1909 as a Carnegie Library. 1511 Main St., Vancouver. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, open first Thursdays until 8 p.m. $4 adults, $3 students and seniors. (360) 993-9679. www.cchmuseum.org
Columbia River Maritime Museum: Special exhibit on “Steamboats of the Columbia River.” Permanent exhibits include retired Coast Guard motor lifeboat, old fishing vessels. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $8 general, $7 seniors, $4 ages 6-17, younger than 6 free. 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria. (503) 325-2323; www.crmm.org
Cowlitz County Historical Museum: “Rivers on the Rampage: The Great Flood of 1933” through the summer of 2009. Permanent exhibits include authentic pioneer cabin, replicas of general store and logging bunkhouse, waterfowl decoys. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Closed Mondays. Donations. 405 Allen St., Kelso. 577-3119. www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/museum
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum: (Formerly called the Ilwaco Heritage Museum.) Permanent exhibits on Lewis and Clark and the Columbia River, an 1890 railroad car and a model of the old train that ran up the Long Beach peninsula. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. $3 adults, $2.50 seniors older than 55, $2 youths 12-17, $1 children 6-11. 115 S.E. Lake, Ilwaco.
Lelooska Cultural Center: More than 600 native artifacts from North America including dolls, moccasins and an entire fur trade store furnished to the period. Open by appointment. Free. 161 Merwin Village Road, off Lewis River Road. 225-9522. www.lelooska.org
The Long-Bell Reading Room: Information on Longview history located in the Merk Building, 1337 Commerce Ave. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. (360) 636-0993. Also an exhibit in outside window.
Lewis County Historical Museum: In 1912 Burlington Northern railroad depot. Permanent exhibits include Native American display of Cowlitz and Chehalis Indians, blacksmith shop and children’s hands-on area with mercantile store and old-time kitchen. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, closed Sundays-Mondays. $2 adults, $1.50 students and seniors. 599 Front Way, Chehalis. 748-0831. www.lewiscountymuseum.org
Museo at the Merk: Work of members of The Columbian Artists Association displayed in the window of the Merk building, on the side visible from Broadway. During July, works by Alan Brunk on display.
River Life Interpretive Center: Fiber Arts by members of the Clatsop Weavers and Spinners Guild through Aug. 10.. Museum hours: Noon-4 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. Redmen Hall, 1394 W. SR 4. Skamokawa. 795-3007.
Veterans Memorial Museum: Exhibits on veterans of wars, focusing on WWII and more recent conflicts. 100 S.W. Veterans Way, Chehalis, at Exit 77 of I-5. Summer hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. $5 adults, $3 students. (360) 740-8875, www.veteransmuseum.org
Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum: Extensive logging, fishing and cultural displays. 1923 locomotive outside. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays. 65 River Street, Cathlamet. 360-795-3954.
World Kite Museum: New exhibition “The Sky Above India.” Permanent exhibit of kites from around the world. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through September. $5 adults, $4 seniors and $3 children. 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach. (360) 642-4020. www.worldkitemuseum.com
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