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 'East Village' by Mike Davis won the youth abstract division of the photography contest sponsored by the Longview Parks and Recreation department and Monticello Camera Club. Winners are displayed at the Longview Public Library.
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Entertainment Calendar
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 5:01 PM PST
By The Daily News
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E-mail this articleTHURSDAY, NOV. 20
CONCERTS
R.A. Long bands: R.A. Long Wind Ensemble, Concert Band and Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m. Free.
PLAYS
‘The Laramie Project’: LCC Center Stage production of drama by about the 1998 murder of gay student Matt Shepard in Laramie, Wyo. 7:30 p.m., Rose Center. $8 general, $7 students and seniors, free to all LCC students. For information, call 442-2682.
‘The Star Spangled Girl’: Rainier High School production of Neil Simon politically themed comedy, 7:30 p.m., Briarcliff Auditorium. $5.
FRIDAY, NOV. 21
CONCERTS
Big Band Broadcast: Recreation of a 1940s big band show with singer Holly Larocque and the Mark Ferguson Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Columbia Theatre. $31 and $41.
PLAYS
‘A Tale of Cinderella’: Rising Star Productions presentation of a musical retelling of the Cinderella story set in Venice. 7:30 p.m., Kelso High School auditorium. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children. www.risingstarproductions.org or (360) 431-5475.
‘My Fair Lady’: Mainstage Theatre community production of Lerner and Loewe musical, directed by Susan Donahue, 7:30 p.m., R.A. Long auditorium. $8 adults, $5 students/seniors. Tickets available at the RAL ASB office or by calling 575-7128.
‘The Laramie Project’: LCC Center Stage production of drama by about the 1998 murder of gay student Matt Shepard in Laramie, Wyo. 7:30 p.m., Rose Center. $8 general, $7 students and seniors, free to all LCC students. Tickets for this performance only available at CAP, and at the door. For information, call 442-2682.
‘The Star Spangled Girl’: Rainier High School production of Neil Simon politically themed comedy, 7:30 p.m., Briarcliff Auditorium. $5.
LIVE MUSIC
Chinese Village: Gravity with Rob Leggett, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. No cover charge. 3061 Ocean Beach Highway. 636-3960.
Grumpy’s Tavern: Let Up, rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Admission by one non-perishable food item per person for Community House. 3051 Ocean Beach Highway. 636-4322.
Henri’s: Raeann’s Groove, Top 40 dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover charge. 4545 Ocean Beach Highway. 425-7970.
Monticello Hotel: Island Rio with Paris Slim, Dover Weinberg and Willis Moss, 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. No cover charge. 1405 17th Ave. 425-9900.
Nikki’s Bar and Grill: 2 Minute Miracle, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. $3 cover. 404 W. Main St., Kelso. 425-0065.
Roski’s Steakhouse: Open mike with Jeremy Ross of Threat. 4220 Spirit Lake Memorial Highway. No cover charge. 274-0400.
Silver Star: Shotgun Overdose, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover charge. 1032 Vandercook Way. 423-8007.
ETC.
Cowlitz Valley Old-Time Music Association: Open-mike fiddling, country and other old-time, musical entertainment. 7 p.m. at Catlin Grange, 205 Shawnee in North Kelso. Acoustic instruments only, donations at door.
SATURDAY, NOV. 22
CONCERTS
Jerry Naylor: Rockabilly pioneer who was lead singer of The Crickets after Buddy Holly died, in band with Stan Perkins, son of Carl Perkins. Also Tommy Overstreet & the Nashvile Connection. 7:30 p.m., Columbia Theatre. $20-$40 in advance, $25-$45 day of show.
Godfed Static, DTP and Riverpool: Rock concert at Kelso Theatre Pub, doors open at 8 p.m. All ages. $7.
Chamber Music Northwest: Recital including Schubert’s B flat Piano Trio, 3 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Free.
PLAYS
‘A Tale of Cinderella’: Rising Star Productions presentation of a musical retelling of the Cinderella story set in Venice. 2 and 7:30 p.m., Kelso High School auditorium. Evening $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children. Matinee $8 adults/seniors, $5 children. www.risingstarproductions.org or (360) 431-5475.
‘My Fair Lady’: Mainstage Theatre Community production of Lerner and Loewe musical, directed by Susan Donahue, 7:30 p.m., R.A. Long auditorium. $8 adults, $5 students/seniors. Tickets available at the RAL ASB office or by calling 575-7128.
‘The Laramie Project’: LCC Center Stage production of drama by about the 1998 murder of gay student Matt Shepard in Laramie, Wyo. 7:30 p.m., Rose Center. $8 general, $7 students and seniors, free to all LCC students. For information, call 442-2682.
‘The Star Spangled Girl’: Rainier High School production of Neil Simon politically themed comedy, 7:30 p.m., Briarcliff Auditorium. $5.
LIVE MUSIC
Chinese Village: Gravity with Rob Leggett, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. No cover charge. 3061 Ocean Beach Highway. 636-3960.
Monticello Hotel: Island Rio with Paris Slim, Dover Weinberg and Willis Moss, 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. No cover charge. 1405 17th Ave. 425-9900.
Regent Restaurant and Lounge: Lung Invasion and Razed Ritual, punk, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. 3353 Washington Way. 423-8680.
Roski’s Steakhouse: Threat, classic rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover charge. 4220 Spirit Lake Memorial Highway. 274-0400.
Silver Star: Shotgun Overdose, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover charge. 1032 Vandercook Way. 423-8007.
ETC.
Rainier Marina Market: Indoor market with fresh produce and meat, fruits, ice cream, artists. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 13, with music by Guy Live from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 22 and 29. Free horse and buggy ride with a new unwrapped toy donation; otherwise $2. 115 E. A Street, next to Bank of America.
SUNDAY, NOV. 23
CONCERTS
Kevin O’Reilly CD release: Longview jazz/funk musician Kevin O’Reilly’s band, the Reefside Drifters, will headline a benefit for CAP, 7 p.m., Monticello Hotel ballroom. Also playing are Raeann Phillips and Monette Vi and Montage with Dangerous Dan. $10 singles, $15 couples.
PLAYS
‘My Fair Lady’: Mainstage Theatre Community production of Lerner and Loewe musical, directed by Susan Donahue, 3 p.m., R.A. Long auditorium. $8 adults, $5 students/seniors. Tickets available at the RAL ASB office or by calling 575-7128.
UPCOMING
CONCERTS
Lower Columbia College Jazz Band: Fall Quarter concert: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Wollenberg Auditorium, Rose Center.
LCC Symphonic Band: Fall quarter concert, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Wollenberg Auditorium, Rose Center.
Home for the Holidays/Dream Celebration: Julianne Johnson, a Portland gospel and jazz singer, will do a gospel holiday show incorporating a local choir. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Columbia Theatre. $20-$30.
Union Jack: Rolling Stones tribute band from Seattle, 8 p.m. Dec. 6, Kelso Theatre Pub. $8 advance at Your Market Place and Just Music, $10 at the door. 414-9451.
Northwest Jazz Orchestra: ‘A Big Band Christmas,’ 3 p.m. Dec. 7, Calvary Community Church, 2655 38th Ave, Longview. $5 donation suggested.
Lower Columbia College Community Choir: Fall Quarter concert: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Wollenberg Auditorium, Rose Center at LCC.
Columbia Chorale of Oregon: St. Helens-based choir directed by Ryan Heller, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Clatskanie Mid/High School. $10 adults, $8 students/seniors, $5 children.
‘Messiah’: Annual production at the Longview Community Church with augmented church choir and local orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 and 3 p.m. Dec. 14. Offering taken for charity.
PLAYS
‘The Laramie Project’: LCC Center Stage production of drama by Moises Kaufman and the Tectonic Theatre Project, about the 1998 murder of gay student Matt Shepard in Laramie, Wyo. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19-22; 28, 29; and Dec. 4-6, Rose Center. $8 general, $7 students and seniors, free to all LCC students. For information, call 442-2682.
‘Pot of Gold,’ ‘The Sisters Menaechmus’ and ‘The Haunted House’: Kelso High School production of three comedies based on the work of Titus Maccius Plautus. 7 p.m. Dec. 10-13, school auditorium. $7 adults, $5 students and seniors.
ETC.
Lelooska Foundation: Living History Programs with masks, stories, songs, dances and stories in the ceremonial long house. 7 p.m. Dec. 13. $10 adults, $7 children 12 and younger. In Ariel, east of Woodland on Lewis River Road. Reservations required by calling (360) 225-9522.
Maude K. Butler Watercolor Art Show: Featuring florals and Chinese porcelain by David Hansen’s collection and paintings by Butler, the mother of Julia Butler Hansen. Nov. 28-29, Hansen Heritage Center, 60 Main St., Cathlamet. (360) 849-4421 or 749-8805.
Northwest Voices: Sam Green, the first Washington State Poet Laureate, reading from his works at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at Longview Public Library. Free.
LOWER COLUMBIA AREA EXHIBITS
Art Gallery at Lower Columbia College: Art Faculty Biennial, with works by LCC faculty, through Nov. 26. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays. Free. New gallery in LCC Rose Center. (360) 442-2510.
Broadway Gallery: In November, featured artists are Lorena Birk, clay sculpture and paintings; Suzanne Martin-Mahnke, original glass beads and boutique; and Linda McCord, digitally enhanced photography. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 1418 Commerce Ave. 577-0544.
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
Longview Public Library: In Koth Memorial Gallery, photos from recent contest sponsored by Longview Parks and Recreation and Monticello Camera Club through Dec. 3.. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Closed Sundays. 1600 Louisiana St.
Morgan Arts Center: Holiday Artist Market 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 22-23, with live music at 7 p.m. Nov. 22. 190 Plomondon Road, Toledo. (360) 864-4ART, www.morganartscenter.com
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 November, works by Mitzi Christensen on display.
River Life Interpretive Center: “Covered Bridges: Spanning the American Landscape” by the Smithsonian Institution, and a display about the Grays River Covered Bridge from the Appelo Archives, through Nov. 30. 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.
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