11/20/09 Night life

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NIGHT LIFE

Blues/Jazz/Swing

GILBERT CELLARS. 8 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 4-5. Mark and Kim Holt. 5 N. Front St., Yakima. Music in the tasting room or the Gilbert Underground. 509-249-9049. (Blues.)

 

JACK-SONS SPORTS BAR: BLUES, BREWS AND BURGERS. Thursdays (except for comedy nights). Open blues jam: 7-9 p.m. Featured blues band: 9-11 p.m. 432 S. 48th Ave. 509-966-4340.

 

JOHNNY'S ON THE AVE. 8 p.m. Fridays: Wayman Chapman. Red Lion Yakima Center Hotel, 607 E. Yakima Ave. 509-248-5900. (R&B.)

 

KANA WINERY. 10 S. Second St. 509-453-6611, www.kanawinery.com.

* 5-6:30 p.m. Fridays (except First Fridays.). Big Boss Man and Friends. (Acoutic guitar blues and folk.)

 

NORTH TOWN COFFEEHOUSE. 28 N. First St. 509-895-7600, www.northtowncoffee.com.

* 8 tonight: Mark and Kim Holt. (Blues.)

* 8 p.m. Nov. 27: Lainey Lou. (Keyboards and vocals.)

 

RUSSILLO'S PIZZA AND GELATO. 6 p.m. Fridays. Jim Henson. Track 29, 1 W. Yakima Ave. 509-453-0325. (Guitar.)

 

WHISTLIN' JACK LODGE. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Saturdays. Wayman Chapman. Fireside Lounge, 20800 State Route 410, Naches. 509-658-2433. (R&B.)

 

Folk/Bluegrass

GILBERT CELLARS. 8 tonight. Camille Bloom. 5 N. Front St., Yakima. Music in the tasting room or the Gilbert Underground. 509-249-9049. (Folk.)

 

Rock/Country/Open Mike

1885 BAR AND GRILL AT VAN'S. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays: Rotating lineup. 6208 Naches Ave., Naches. 509-653-2257.

 

BOHEMIA CAFÉ. 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Open mike. 402 E. Yakima Ave. 509-453-0508.

 

COUNTRY ROCK CAFE. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays: Rotating lineup. 221 Naches Ave., Naches. 509-653-2112.

 

GUERRA'S COFFEE CO. 6 p.m. Thursdays. Open mike. 1829 S. First St., Suite B, Sunnyside. Sign-up sheet on the door, limited spots available. 509-839-6101.

 

NORTH TOWN COFFEEHOUSE. 28 N. First St. 509-895-7600, www.northtowncoffee.com.

* 7 p.m. Sundays: Open mike.

 

SPEAKEASY RESTAURANT & LOUNGE. 9 p.m. every other Friday: Dreaded Knuckles. 104 S. Third St. 509-453-4762, www.myspace.com/yakimaspeakeasy. (Rock.)

 

SUSIE'S BOURBON STREET BISTRO & BAR. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays: Live country-rock. 1023 N. First St. $4 cover. 509-575-0234.

 

TIM'S DOWNTOWN TASTING ROOM. 312 E. Yakima Ave. 509-248-5251.

* 7 tonight: The Great Adventures of John Eakin & Jeff Hoppis. (Classic rock and blues.)

* 7 p.m. Saturday: Mark Baysinger and Brent Miller. (Rock/blues.)

* 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays: Service Industry Night. Open mike.

 

WHISTLIN' JACK LODGE. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Fridays. Don Forgey. Fireside Lounge, 20800 State Route 410, Naches. 509-658-2433. (Classic rock, country.)

 

YAKIMA SPORTS CENTER. 214 E. Yakima Ave. Cover varies. 509-453-4647, www.yakimasportscenter.com.

* 9 tonight: Dance Illuminate. (Party pop.)

* 9 p.m. Saturday: Big High with Tieton Drive. (Rock.)

* 9 p.m. Nov. 28: Billy Joe and the Dusty 45's. (Rockabilly.)

 

DJ

EL VALLE. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 410 Yakima Valley Highway, Sunnyside. DJ dance music. 509-837-7222.

 

HOOPS. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays-Tuesdays. 2103 W. Lincoln Ave. DJ dance music. 509-575-4667.

 

JACK-SONS SPORTS BAR. 432 S. 48th Ave. 509-966-4340.

* 10 p.m. Fridays: 107.3 FFM Flava Mix with DJ Lil Mikey and others.

* 10 p.m. Saturdays: Groan and Sexxxy Saturdays with DJ Lil Mikey.

 

JOHNNY'S ON THE AVE. Red Lion Yakima Center Hotel, 607 E. Yakima Ave. 509-248-5900.

* 8 p.m. Thursdays: Requests with DJ D/hip-hop/'80s.

* 8 p.m. Saturdays: DJ D and DJ Madness. Cover: $5 from 8-10 p.m., $10 from 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

 

MAX'S BAR AND GRILL. 9 p.m. Thursdays. 1107 S. Third St. DJ dance music. 509-457-8041.

 

MISTY'S LOUNGE. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Clarion Hotel, 1507 N. First St. DJ Derek. 509-249-7850.

 

SPEAKEASY RESTAURANT & LOUNGE. 9 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays. 104 S. Third St. DJ dance music. 509-453-4762.

 

SUSIE'S BOURBON STREET BISTRO & BAR. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays. 1023 N. First St. DJ dance music. 509-575-0234.

 

YAKIMA SPORTS CENTER. 9 p.m.-midnight Nov. 25, Nov. 27: Lovelyfade. 214 E. Yakima Ave. 509-453-4647, www.yakimasportscenter.com.

 

Karaoke

BOOMERS ROADSIDE BAR & GRILLE. 8 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, 9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 1719 S. First St. 509-453-5433.

 

CLUB 54. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays. 2014 S. First St. 509-453-3877.

 

EL VALLE. 8 p.m.-midnight Thursdays. 410 Yakima Valley Highway, Sunnyside. 509-837-7222.

 

HOOPS. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Sundays and Tuesdays. 2103 W. Lincoln Ave. 509-575-4667.

 

JACK-SONS SPORTS BAR. 9 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays. 432 S. 48th Ave. 509-966-4340.

 

THE JAMMER SPORTS BAR. 8 p.m.-midnight Fridays. 2310 Rudkin Road, Union Gap. 509-574-4115.

 

MAX'S BAR AND GRILL. 9 p.m. daily. 1107 S. Third St. 509-457-8041.

 

SILVER CREEK BAR AND GRILL. 8-11 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 108 Iler Road, Moxee. 509-575-1339.

 

SILVER DOLLAR TAVERN. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 324 B St., Mabton. 509-894-4642.

 

STONEHENGE TAVERN. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 603 First Ave., Zillah. 509-829-9411.

 

SUSIE'S BOURBON STREET BISTRO & BAR. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sundays-Mondays. 1023 N. First St. 509-575-0234.

 

WILLY D'S. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays. 10609 Gilbert Road, Wiley City. 509-972-8885.

 

THE WOODSHED. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Saturdays. 8590 Highway 410, Naches. 509-658-2905.

 

Comedy

CARMEN'S COMEDY CLUB. 316 S. First St., Suite 7, Selah. Cost: $11 for 7 or 9 p.m.; reservations recommended. 509-698-3900, carmenscomedyclub.com.

* Tonight-Saturday: Billy Wayne Davis.

* 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays: Manic Thunder Improv Troupe and open mike. No cover.

 

CONCERTS

Classical/Chamber/Choral

CWU MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Music Education Building, off Alder Street, Ellensburg. Costs and info: 509-963-1216, www.cwu.edu/~music.

* 7 tonight: Single Reed Night,

* 4 p.m. Saturday: Christi Wans, senior trumpet recital.

* 4 p.m. Sunday: Choir Concert.

* 4 p.m. Tuesday: Jazz Nite.

* 7 p.m. Dec. 3: Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Concert.

 

SEASONS BROWN BAG SERIES. Noon-1 p.m. Fridays at The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Admission: $5 at the door. Feel free to bring a lunch and beverage. Call 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.

* Today: Yakima Symphony Chorus.

 

YAKIMA MUSIC CLUB. 1:30 p.m. Dec. 3. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Christmas Brass, Yakima Children's Choir. $5 for nonmembers. Info: Roger Finch, 509-877-6628.

 

LOWER VALLEY CONCERTS. Sunnyside High School auditorium, 1801 E. Edison Ave. Part of the Lower Valley Community Concert Season. Season tickets: $50 adults, $15 students, $105 family. www.lowervalleyconcerts.embarqspace.com. (Classical fusion.)

* 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3: Rudolf Budginas (Virtuoso pianist.)

* 7:30 p.m. March 16: Casey MacGill's Blue 4 Trio (Tight vocal trio.)

* 7:30 p.m. April 15: Intersection (String trio: Violin, cello, piano.)

 

Jazz/Blues

HAL WEARY HOMECOMING QUARTET. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Featuring Lenny Price. Tickets: $15. 509-453-1888, www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Jazz.)

 

YVCC JAZZ GUITAR ENSEMBLE. 7 p.m. Dec. 3. YVCC's Kendall Hall auditorium, South 16th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard. Featuring Shal Seltzer (guitar), Rod Woolcock (guitar), Sean Rodriguez (guitar), Alan Matson (bass), Buddy Graham (drums), James Durkee (conductor and guitar). 509-469-1955, www.yvcc.edu.

 

Rock/Country

DANA LYONS. The Pine Shop, 302 S. First St. Benefit concerts for Cowiche Canyon Conservancy. 509-972-3191. (Rock/country.)

* 10 a.m. Nov. 27: Children's concert. $5-$20 per family.

* 7 p.m. Nov. 27: Ken Bevis. $12-$20 per person.

 

Americana

CAMERATA CLUB MEN'S CHORUS CONCERT. 7 p.m. Saturday. Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. "Sentimental Journey, A Trip Down Memory Lane." Guest choral groups include CWU Men's Chorus and Toppenish High School Chorus. Tickets: $10, available at the Theatre Box office, or call Dick Schut, 509-452-8819.

 

Broadway

SHOWTIME ONE'S "REVISITING BROADWAY." 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday. Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Song and tap performance. Tickets: $10, available through Showtime One members. Call Patti, 509-965-0152, or Betty, 509-248-8931.

 

Folk/Bluegrass

KRISTEN WARD & STAR ANNA. 8:30 tonight. Cave B Estate Winery, 348 Silica Road NW, Quincy. $12 per adult. 509-785-3500, www.caveb.com. (Acoustic/Americana/Folk Rock.)

 

MUSICIANS JAM. 7-9 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. Location subject to change. Info: Cheryl, 509-966-0572. (Bluegrass, old-time and traditional fiddle tunes and songs.)

 

Variety

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE. Maryhill Winery, 9774 Highway 14, Goldendale. 509-773-1976, www.maryhillwinery.com.

* 1-4 p.m. Nov. 27-28: Strolling Magician.

* 1-5 p.m. Nov. 27: Ben Macy Duo. (Jazz.)

* 1-5 p.m. Nov. 29: Sandee Marshall. (Pianist.)

 

HARVEST TUNES. 7:30 p.m. concerts. Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive. Admission: $10 plus two cans or a large package of nonperishable food. Proceeds go to Northwest Harvest. www.harvesttunes.com.

* Dec. 4: Coyote Ridge Bluegrass Wranglers.

 

DANCE

Ballroom

HARMAN CENTER BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES. Thursdays. Beginners: 6:30-8 p.m. Gailleon Park, 101 N. 65th Ave. Cost and info: 509-575-6166, 509-576-4213.

 

Swing

SWING DANCE CLASSES. 6 p.m. Thursdays. Studio West, 9902 Tieton Drive. $20 per couple. Info: Glen Blomgren, 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws.

 

Boomer

BOOMER DANCES. 8-11 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of each month (second Friday only in December). Harman Center at Gailleon Park, 101 N. 65th Ave. DJ Lou Bartelli and dance music of the '50s, '60s, '70s. $5. Snack bar open, no alcohol. 509-575-6166.

 

Country/Contra/Line

KITTITAS COUNTY CONTRA DANCERS. 7:30-10:30 p.m. the first Saturday of each month. Hal Holmes Center, 209 N. Ruby St., Ellensburg. December-May. Admission free, donations encouraged. 509-925-6745, www.fairpoint.net/~eburgcontradance/.

 

LOWER VALLEY SQUARE DANCERS. 7:30 p.m. the first Friday and third Saturday of each month. Lower Valley Square Dance Center, 761 Belma Road, Mabton. 8-10 p.m., mainstream. Cuer Lorna Hayden, caller Carl Edwards. 509-882-3184 or 509-894-4824.

 

LOS BAILADORES DEL SOL. 7:45-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Fridays. YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave. Dance group practice; public welcome to participate. 509-248-4712.

 

SQUARE AND ROUND DANCING. 7:30-10:30 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Yakima Valley Square Dance Center, 207 E. Charron Road, Moxee. $4. 509-697-3954 or 509-575-0855. Presented by Gateswingers.

 

YAKIMA CONTRA DANCING. 8-11 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at Broadway Grange, 909 W. Washington Ave. Suggested donation: adults $6, students $3. Dec. 12 Band: North Pine from Ellensburg. Caller: Mike Schuh from Seattle. Free newcomer teaching session from 7:30-8 p.m. Info: Shelly Jenkins, 509-966-0044.

 

YAKIMA ROUNDERS. 8-10 p.m. Thursdays. Yakima Valley Square Dance Center, 207 E. Charron Road, Moxee. Round dance. $3. Singles welcome. 509-965-3015 or 509-453-6377.

 

Senior

HARMAN CENTER SENIOR DANCES. Gailleon Park, 101 N. 65th Ave. Adults of all ages. $3. 509-575-6166.

* 1:30-4 p.m. Wednesdays: Norm Mohar music from the '40s and '50s, country, big band.

* 1:30-4 p.m. Fridays: Gary Malner plays big band and swing.

 

PLAN AHEAD

December

YAKIMA VALLEY LIGHT OPERA COMPANY. 8 p.m. Dec. 4. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Admission: $15. Songs from Carmen and La Traviata. Info: Debra Hardy, 509-972-5497 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Opera.)

 

REVUE." 3 p.m. Dec. 6. Yakima Evangelical Church, 80th and Nob Hill Boulevard. Bel Canto's annual Christmas concert. Reception follows. Donation of clothing or nonperishable food item accepted. www.belcantoyakima.com.

 

A STAN KENTON BIG BAND CHRISTMAS WITH RALPH CARMICHAEL. 6 p.m. Dec. 6. Englewood Christian Church, 511 N. 44th Ave. Free; donations accepted. Part of the Second Sunday Series. Info: Roger Finch, 509-877-6628.

 

"DECEMBERFEST" CONCERT. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Eisenhower High School's Little Theatre, 702 S. 40th Ave. Free concert performed by the Yakima Valley Community Band. 509-965-2115.

 

ADRIAN LEGG. 7 p.m. Dec. 10. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $20 available at Taylor Music or at the door. 509-453-7194. (World class fingerstyle guitarist.)

 

"THE BIG EASY," JAZZ DANCE AND DESSERT. 7-9 p.m. Dec. 12. West Valley High School, 9800 Zier Road. (New date and time.) Featuring the West Valley Jazz Bands. Tickets: $10 donation. Info: Kelly, 509-966-6364 or Ron, 509-972-5962.

 

GERMAN CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT. 11 a.m. Dec. 12. Living Care Retirement Center's Meyer Auditorium, 215 N. 40th Ave. Performance by the West Valley High School German Choir, directed by Rick Beck. Hosted by the Central Washington American Historical Society of Germans from Russia. 509-453-4107.

 

"A NORTHERN NATIVITY." 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Twist on the Christmas story told with music and art by Anne Schilperoort on piano and art by William Kurelek. Admission: $15. 509-453-1888, www.theseasonsyakima.com.

 

DOWNTOWN ROCKIN' NEW YEARS EVE. 6 p.m. Dec. 31. Millennium Plaza. Live music, children's activities, food vendors, raffles, fireworks at midnight. Free. Info: Committee for Downtown Yakima, 509-225-2485.

 

USA DANCE -- YAKIMA'S NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER AND DANCE. 7 p.m. Dec. 31. Red Lion Hotel, 607 E. Yakima Ave. Formal/semi-formal attire. Cost: $50 per person. Dance music by Chuck Thompson. RSVP by Dec. 20 to Jeannine, 509-930-6757.

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