Entertainment Calendar
Thursday, November 27, 2008 11:12 AM PST
By The Daily News
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E-mail this articleFRIDAY, NOV. 28
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. 28-29; and Dec. 4-6, Center Stage at Rose Center. $8 general, $7 students and seniors, free to all LCC students. For information, call 442-2682.
ETC.
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.
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: Bolt Upright, classic rock, blues and funk, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Admission by one non-perishable food item per person. 3051 Ocean Beach Highway. 636-4322.
Henri’s: Raeann’s Groove, Top 40 dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover charge though non-perishable food donations requested. 4545 Ocean Beach Highway. 425-7970.
Regent Restaurant and Lounge: The Rotations, classic rock band from Portland, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. No cover charge. 3353 Washington Way. 423-8680.
Roski’s Steakhouse: Jeremy Ross unplugged, all types of music, 8-11 p.m. 4220 Spirit Lake Memorial Highway. No cover charge. 274-0400.
SATURDAY, NOV. 29
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. 28-29; and Dec. 4-6, Center Stage at Rose Center. $8 general, $7 students and seniors, free to all LCC students. For information, call 442-2682.
LIVE MUSIC
Chinese Village: Gravity with Rob Leggett, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. No cover charge. 3061 Ocean Beach Highway. 636-3960.
Henri’s: Raeann’s Groove, Top 40 dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover charge though non-perishable food donations requested. 4545 Ocean Beach Highway. 425-7970.
Regent Restaurant and Lounge: The Rotations, classic rock band from Portland, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. 3353 Washington Way. 423-8680.
Roski’s Steakhouse: Jeremy Ross unplugged, all types of music, 8--11 p.m. No cover charge. 4220 Spirit Lake Memorial Highway. 274-0400.
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. 29. Free horse and buggy ride with a new unwrapped toy donation; otherwise $2. 115 E. A Street, next to Bank of America.
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.
MONDAY, DEC. 1
CONCERTS
Lower Columbia College Jazz Band: “Fall Back Jazz,” fall Quarter concert, directed by Kurt Harbaugh. 7:30 p.m., Wollenberg Auditorium, Rose Center. Free.
TUESDAY, DEC 2
ETC.
WordFest: 6-8 p.m. at The Brits, 1427 Commerce Ave., Longview. Events include public readings, discussions and networking opportunities. For information, contact Alan Rose at 425-3430 ext 280, or see www.alan-rose.com.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3
LIVE MUSIC
Porky’s Cafe and Lounge: Bob Nelson Jazz Combo, 6-8 p.m. No cover charge. 561 Industrial Way, Longview. 636-1616.
UPCOMING
CONCERTS
LCC Symphonic Band: Fall quarter concert featuring John Fresk playing “Rhapsody in Blue,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Wollenberg Auditorium, Rose Center. $7 adults, $6 seniors and non-LCC students. Free for LCC students.
Home for the Holidays/Dream Celebration: Julianne Johnson, a Portland gospel and jazz singer, will do a gospel holiday show incorporating the Mark Morris After Hours Jazz 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 Concert Choir: “Rose in Winter,” also featuring LCC Madrigal Choir, both directed by Korina Groff. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Wollenberg Auditorium, Rose Center at LCC. Free.
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.
High School Honor Band: Area’s best high school band musicians in concert: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10, Wollenberg Auditorium, Rose Center, LCC.
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. 28-29; and Dec. 4-6, Center Stage at 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.
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.
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.
LOWER COLUMBIA AREA EXHIBITS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Holiday Open House with 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6 and noon-4 p.m. Dec. 7, 13 and 14. 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.
CTPA tickets
Tickets for events at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts available at the box office at 1538 Commerce Ave., open 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and two hours before show times. 575-8499 or (888) 575-8499. http://columbiatheatre.com
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