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 'Trolling on the River' by Gene Inez Staples is among the featured works at the Broadway Gallery in August. Courtesy photo
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Entertainment Calendar
Thursday, July 31, 2008 4:44 PM PDT
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THURSDAY, JULY 31
LIVE MUSIC
Grumpy’s Tavern: Nate Grossman, solo guitar, 8 p.m. No cover charge. 3051 Ocean Beach Highway. 636-4322.
FRIDAY, AUG. 1
LIVE MUSIC
Henri’s: Etched in Stone, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover charge. 4545 Ocean Beach Highway. 425-7970.
Monticello Hotel: Blues Busters, classic rock, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., no cover charge. 1405 17th, 425-9900.
Silver Star: Backshift, classic rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover charge. 1032 Vandercook Way. 423-8007.
SATURDAY, AUG. 2
CONCERTS
Chamber Music Southwest Washington: Clark Potter, a Longview native and University of Nebraska music professor, will return for a recital including Beethoven’s “Eyeglasses Duo” and Schubert’s String Quintet. Also playing will be Carol Jacobson from Humboldt State University and local musicians John Brecher, Steve Mehart and Don Kirkpatrick. 2 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church parish hall, 22nd and Louisiana. Free.
LIVE MUSIC
Henri’s: Etched in Stone, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover charge. 4545 Ocean Beach Highway. 425-7970.
Monticello Hotel: Blues Busters, classic rock, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the lounge. No cover charge. 1405 17th Ave. 425-9900.
Silver Star: Backshift, classic rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover charge. 1032 Vandercook Way. 423-8007.
New River Casino: Haywired, country/rock, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover charge. (Former Wild Grizzly Casino.) 902 Ash St., Kelso.
SUNDAY, AUG. 3
ETC.
Kelso Bridge Market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hanging baskets, plants, crafts, new vendors and entertainment.
UPCOMING
CONCERTS
Jerry Naylor: Musician who took over for Buddy Holly in the Crickets will autograph “The Rockabilly Legends,” a book he wrote. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 9, Treasure House, 1252 Commerce. 423-3620.
Summer Sounds in the Circle: Free concert featuring Portland blues singer Linda Hornbuckle, local band Big Fish Jazz and Portland-based bluefolk rock group A Beautiful Mess, 2-8 p.m. Aug. 17, R.A. Long Park (Civic Circle).
Chris O’Brien: Singer/songwriter based in Boston, 8 p.m. Aug. 22, Kelso Theater Pub, 214 So. Pacific, Kelso. Beg to Differ, an acoustic band from Kelso, will open. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. (360) 414-9451 or www.ktpub.com
Any Band USA: Contemporary Latin rhythms, 7 p.m. Aug. 23, Pioneer Church, Cathlamet. (360) 795-8428.
ETC.
11th Annual Cruizin’ to the Delaware: All ages car show, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Delaware Plaza, 926 Delaware St. Event includes live band and barbecue, hula hoop contest at 5 p.m. and bubble gum blowing contest at 6 p.m.
All makes, models and years welcome. pre-register by mail, ($15) or at event ($20). Show benefits the Relay for Life cancer fundraiser.
Mount St. Helens Bluegrass Festival: Lineup includes Silverado, Cedar Hill, Cascade Mountain Boys, Lee Highway, Prairie Fever, Black River and Small Towne. Aug. 8-10, Toledo High School. www.washingtonbluegrassassociation.org
AUDITIONS
‘My Fair Lady’: Auditions for Mainstage Theatre production directed by Susan Donahue, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 2, R.A. Long auditorium. Rehearsals will be 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Sept. 4. Production dates Nov. 14, 15, 21, 22, 23. For information, call Donahue at 575-7133.
CALL TO ARTISTS
Friends of Woodland Library: Entries in any medium sought 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 or 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.
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 or 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.
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.
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.
Jake Owen: With open act Backfire, 6 p.m. Oct. 4. $20-$30.
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: “Art and Animals” event 10:30-2 p.m. Aug. 2, with adoptable animals present. Launches opening of exhibit running through August. Also in August, featured artists are Candace McCormack Clarke (watercolors), Scott Dennis (pottery), Gene Inez Staples (oil painting) and Wendy Avner (art dolls). Artists reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 7. 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: “America By Food,” exploring the connections between Americans and the foods we produce, prepare, preserve and present at the table, through Sept. 14. “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.
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.
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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