CONCERTS
‘Blues and BBQ’: Blues both outside and inside of the Columbia Theatre, including Dave “Buttermilk” Whittaker, Robbie Laws, Karen Lovely, Dover Weinberg, Willis Moss, Pete Moss and Dave Miller. 5 p.m. Sept. 20. $45 with BBQ in advance, $35 without BBQ. A fundraiser for the theater. 575-8499, www.columbiatheatre.com.
PLAYS‘The Ministry of Fairy Tale Justice’: Play by local writers Cody Swires and Seth Burns about a duo’s quest to stop an evil sorceress despite trolls, dragons and even koala bears. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 and 16 and 2 p.m. Aug. 17, Stageworks Northwest theater, 1433 Commerce Ave.
‘Laughter on the 23rd Floor’: Stageworks Northwest production of Neil Simon comedy, directed by Jennifer Cheney. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 12-28. $15. Not recommended for children because of adult language. 1433 Commerce Ave. www.stageworksnorthwest.org
ETC.
Cowlitz Valley Old-Time Music Association: Open-mic fiddling, country and other old-time, musical entertainment. 7 p.m. the first, third and fifth Fridays of the month at Catlin Grange, 205 Shawnee in North Kelso. Acoustic and electric instruments, donations at door. For information, call Donna at 578-7818.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Chinese Garden: In the lounge, Dead Bars (Seattle), Stab Me Kill Me (Seattle), Honey Badger (Seattle), and DuBois (El Paso, Texas), 8 p.m. Aug. 16. 21 and older, $5 at the door. 1071 15th Avenue, Longview, WA (360) 423-1510.
Flowers and Fluff: Live music 6:30-dusk Fridays with Jason Lambert Aug. 15. Live music 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays in summer with Dennis Harris Aug. 17. 45 E. Columbia River Highway, Clatskanie. 503-728-4222.
Hung Far Low: DJ, 9 p.m.-midnight Aug. 15. Mr. X, rock, 9 p.m. Aug. 16. Karaoke with Nimmo starting at 9 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays. No cover charge. 3061 Ocean Beach Highway. 360-232-8231.
Lone Fir Bar and Grill: On the deck, “The Original Diamond Rio Band” reunion with Mike Cleek and Willis Moss, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 16. Limited parking; car-pooling suggested. 3741 Pleasant Hill Road, Kelso. 423-5412.
Longview American Legion: Rode Hard, country. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Fridays. No cover charge. Open to members and guests. 1250 12th Ave. 425-3670.
Longview Eagles: Karaoke by Lone Star, 8-11 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, with contest ($5 entry fee) on Fridays. Members and guests welcome. 1526 12th Ave. 425-1444.
Roland Wines: Aaron LaMere and the Jeroboams, folk and originals, 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 14. 3424 Columbia Heights Road, Longview.
Silver Star: The King Brothers, classic rock, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 14. DJ C, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Aug. 15-16. No cover charge. 1032 Vandercook Way. 423-8007.
AUDITIONS
Mainstage Theatre: Auditions for “Fiddler on the Roof” 6-9 p.m. Sept. 8, with call backs 6-9 p.m. Sept. 9. Parts for those 8 and older available, though the lead role of Tevye has been cast. Rehearsals Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Production dates Nov. 14, 15, 21, 22, 23. For information, call 575-7133 or Mainstage Theatre on Facebook.
ETC
Art in the Park: Sixth annual event with juried arts and crafts presented by Columbian Artists at Hemlock Plaza, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 16. www.columbianartists.org
‘Music on the Mountain’
Bands play from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the amphitheater outside the Johnston Ridge Observatory.
Aug. 30: Daniel Kirkpatrick and the Bayonets, 60s-style rock fronted by Longview native. Concerts are free but admission to the JRO costs $8 per person. For weather updates, call 360-449-7940.
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‘Concerts at the Lake’
Concerts run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays at Martin Dock at Lake Sacajawea. Admission is free.
Aug. 14: Ants In the Kitchen, blues, soul and rock and roll. antsinthekitchenband.com
Longview Squirrel Fest
Aug. 16 event at R.A. Long Park in the Longview Civic Center includes Flying Squirrel Zip Line, face painting, children’s games and the Great Acorn Scramble. All events are free.
Freak Mountain Ramblers: A Portland group that plays rock ‘n’ roll, bluegrass, alternative country and country-blues. 4 p.m.
Creme Tangerine: Beatles classics along with Beatles albums in their entirety. 5:30 p.m.
Chance McKinney: “Industrialized Country,” a blend of country music with 90’s rock, 60’s Motown and heavy metal influences. 7 p.m.
Petty Fever: Tom Petty tribute band, 9 p.m.
Exhibitions
Appelo Archives Center: Historic exhibitions of the Naselle-Grays River area. Hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays or by appointment. 1056 State Route 4, Naselle. 360-484-7103; appeloarchives.org.
Broderick Gallery: Works from local and international artists, including a variety of styles. Moved to 1318 Commerce Ave. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 503-703-5188. www.broderickgallery.com.
Broadway Gallery: In August, featured artists are Mike Patnode with photography, Kit Metlen with Indian-inspired art, Earlene Holstrom with pastels and Scott McRae with miniatures. Cooperative gallery shows the work of its 30 member artists. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 1418 Commerce Ave. 577-0544. http://the-broadway-gallery.com, www.facebook.com/TheBroadwayGallery.
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum: “We’re Still Here: The Survival of Washington Indians,” organized in 2012 by the Washington State Heritage Center and about the continuing story of Native Americans in Washington. Also an installation of paintings, drawings and carvings by Charles Funk, whose work draws on the history of the Chinook Tribe. Both through Sept. 28. 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. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. $5 adults, $4 seniors older than 55, $2.50 youths 12-17. Thursdays free. 115 S.E. Lake, Ilwaco. 360-642-3446; columbiapacificheritagemuseum.org.
Cowlitz County Historical Museum: Temporary exhibition “Badges, Bandits and Booze,” a history of law enforcement in Cowlitz County, extended. Permanent exhibits include authentic pioneer cabin, replicas of general store and logging bunkhouse, waterfowl decoys. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Open until 9 p.m. first Thursday of month. Donations. 405 Allen St., Kelso. 577-3119. www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/museum.
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 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through August. Free. 161 Merwin Village Road, off Lewis River Road. Open by appointment. 225-9522. www.lelooska.org.
Lower Columbia College Art Gallery: Li Tie: Focusing on Memories, works by artist born in China who has a master’s in fine arts from San Diego State, through Aug. 20. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays. In LCC Rose Center. 360-442-2510.
Lord & McCord Art Works: August featured artists are Gary Bevers with wood turning, Jan Dalen with metal infections, Michael Metz with ceramics, Ken Knodell with fused glass and Linda McCord with still life paintings. 1204 Broadway, Longview. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, noon-6 p.m. Fridays.
McThreads Wearable Art Boutique: Handmade, one-of-a-kind jewelry and fiber art. In August featured artists are Ms. Marie with jewelry and Heather Phillips with hat. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, noon-6 p.m. Fridays. 1206 Broadway. 360-261-2373. www.mcthreadswearableart.com
Pacific Northwest Gift Gallery: Works of 65 local artists, artisans and authors. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 1316 Mount St. Helens Way, Castle Rock. 274-8583, TerrieSpindleArt@aol.com.
River Life Interpretive Center: In Redmen Hall, 1394 W. SR4, Skamokawa, open noon-4 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. 360-795-3007.
Tsuga Gallery: Featuring more than 30 local artists’ work, including paintings, photography, sculpture and jewelry. 70 Main St., Cathlamet. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays.
Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum: Extensive logging, fishing and cultural displays. 1923 locomotive outside. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. 65 River Street, Cathlamet. 360-795-3954.
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