02/05/10 Night life

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NIGHT LIFE

Blues/Jazz/Swing

CASCADE WINE COMPANY.
5 tonight. Dennis Clauss and Laurel Cawley. 214 W. Yakima Ave. 509-972-2811.

 

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.

 

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

* 5:30 tonight: American Nobody.

 

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

 

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.

* 9 p.m. Feb. 19 and 26: Roadhouse Band. (Classic rock/blues/country and reggae.)

 

GILBERT CELLARS. 5 N. Front St., Yakima. Music in the tasting room or the Gilbert Underground. 509-249-9049 or www.gilbertcellars.com/events.

* 8-10 tonight: Stefan George. (Acoustic singer-songwriter.)

* 8-10 p.m. Feb. 12: One Up Two Down. (Acoustic rock.)

* 8-10 p.m. Feb. 13: Chad Bault (Acoustic singer/songwriter.)

 

GUERRA'S COFFEE COMPANY. 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.

 

JOHNNY'S ON THE AVE. 9 p.m. Fridays. Rotating lineup. Red Lion Yakima Center Hotel, 607 E. Yakima Ave. 509-248-5900. Cover: $5. (Old rock 'n' roll.)

 

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

* 8 tonight: Katie Evans. (Acoustic alternative.)

* 7 p.m. Sundays: Open mike.

 

PASTIME. 9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Point of Entry. 125 E. Naches Ave., Selah. 509-697-8303. (High-energy rock.)

 

SPEAKEASY RESTAURANT & LOUNGE. 104 S. Third St. 509-453-4762, www.myspace.com/yakimaspeakeasy.

* 9 tonight: Wayman Chapman.

* Thursdays: Battle of the Bands. $5 cover.

 

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.

* 7-10 tonight:The Great Adventures of John Eakin & Jeff Hoppis. (Classic rock and blues.)

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

* 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays: Andrew Ruggiero.

 

WHISTLIN' JACK LODGE. 8:30-11:30 tonight and Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Thursday: 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: One Up Two Down. (Acoustic rock.)

* 9 p.m. Saturday: Motorbreath. (Metallica tribute.)

* 9 p.m. Feb. 13: Dread Knuckles. (Rock.)

* 9 p.m. Feb. 14: Missionary Position. (Rock/hard/blues.)

 

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. Saturdays: Latin Music DJ. Cover: $5 from 9-10 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. Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays. 104 S. Third St. DJ dance music with DJ Kool P. 509-453-4762.

 

STUDIO WEST. 7:30-11 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 2600A W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. DJ/dancing. Info: Glen Blomgren, 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws/

 

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

 

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 the third Saturday of each month. 8590 Highway 410, Naches. 509-658-2905.

 

Comedy

CARMEN'S COMEDY CLUB. 316 S. First St., Suite 7, Selah. Cost: $15 for 7 or 9 p.m.; reservations recommended. 509-698-3900, carmenscomedyclub.com.

* Tonight-Saturday: Todd Johnson.

* 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 p.m. Saturday. Katie Hanson. (Senior flute recital.)

* 1 p.m. Sunday: Rachel LaBerge. (Master's flute recital.)

* 3 p.m. Sunday Heidi Goheen. (Junior flute recital.)

* 4 p.m. Sunday: Music Department Faculty Showcase: Music of Women Composers.

* 5 p.m. Sunday: Flute Studio Recital.

* 7 p.m. Sunday: Holly Sawyer. (Junior flute recital.)

* 7 p.m. Tuesday: Bassoon Studio Concert.

* 7 p.m. Wednesday: Kairos Quartet concert.

* 7 p.m. Feb. 18: String Studio Recital.

 

SECOND SUNDAY SERIES.
2 p.m. Feb. 14. String ensemble with Denise Dillenbeck, Heather Natz, Tim Betts, Kara Hunnicutt and Bret Smith. Englewood Christian Church, 511 N. 44th Ave. Free; donations accepted. Roger Finch, 509-877-6628.

 

2010 SEASONS BROWN BAG SERIES. 12:05-12:55 p.m. Fridays at The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Cost: $5 at the door. Feel free to bring your lunch and beverage with you. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.

* Today: Solo and Ensemble student musicians.

* Feb. 12: The Joe Brooks Jazz Quartet.

 

DRAWING ROOM DIVERSIONS: DECONSTRUCTING THE STRING QUARTET. Feb. 18. Great Hall, Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive. Dinner at 6 p.m., program at 7 p.m. Presented by Yakima Valley Museum, Yakima Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: 509-248-0747, www.yakimavalleymuseum.org.

 

Benefit Concert

"509 FOR HAITI." 4 p.m. to midnight tonight. Raw Space, 119 E. Fourth Ave., Ellensburg. Relief concert for Haiti. Free fundraising event. Performances by Star Anna with Justin Davis, the Rachel Mae Band, Better Day, Afro Panda, Sidestreet Reyny, Rävinwolf and Nick Vigarino. www.raw-space.net/files/ or donate at www.mycentral.cwu.edu/earthquakerelief.

 

Jazz/Blues

SACHAL VASANDANI. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $25. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Vocal jazz pop).

 

"JAZZ: FROM THE BIG APPLE AND BEYOND." The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $60 for all concerts. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.

* 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20: The Mauger Trio.

* 7:30 p.m. April 9: Tierney Sutton with Hubert Laws and Larry Koonse.

* 7:30 p.m. July 8: Emil Viklicky Trio.

 

Latin Jazz/Salsa

SONANDO. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $15. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Latin jazz/salsa.)

 

Variety

WASHINGTON MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE. Feb. 12-15. Yakima Convention Center, 10 N. Eighth St. Conference theme: "Sowing The Seeds." Tickets: $15 general admission through Capitol Theatre Ticket box office, 509-853-2787, or Yakima SunDome, 1-800-325-7328. www.wmea.org.

* 4:15 p.m. Feb. 13: WMEA Junior All State Vocal Concert.

* 4:15 p.m. Feb. 13: WMEA Junior All State Instrumental Concert at Davis High School.

* 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14: WMEA All State Jazz Choir at Capitol Theatre.

* 10 a.m. Feb. 15: WMEA All State Wind Symphony, Chamber Orchestra and Wind Ensemble at Capitol Theatre.

* 1:30 p.m. Feb. 15: Gala Concert at Yakima Valley SunDome. All-State Treble Choir, Symphonic Choir, Symphony Orchestra and Concert Band. Tickets: $16, free for ages 2 and younger. On sale through www.ticketswest.com.

 

"TOAST TO PASSION." 1-5 p.m. Feb. 13-15. Maryhill Winery, 9774 Highway 14, Goldendale. Live music, wine and chocolate tastings. Free. www.maryhillwinery.com.

* Feb. 13: Kit Garoutte.

* Feb. 14: Wayman Chapman.

* Feb. 15: Sandee Marshall.

 

DANCE

Ballroom

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES. Monday. Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Jim Ide will teach fox trot, swing, nightclub two-step, cha cha, tango and more. 509-698-7300.

* Next session: March 15 through April 19.

 

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES. 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday. Grandview Middle School cafeteria, 1401 W. Second St. Cost: $30 per couple or $40 noncity residents. Jim Ide will teach fox trot, swing, nightclub two-step, cha cha, tango and more. 509-882-9219.

 

HARMAN CENTER BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES. Thursdays at the Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave. Cost and info: 509-575-6166 or 509-576-4213.

 

Latin

LATIN DANCE CLASSES. 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. Northwest Communities Education Center, Radio KDNA, 121 Sunnyside Ave. in Granger. Learn merengue, zumba and cumbia. For beginners and all ages in both English and Spanish. Cost and registration: 509-854-2222.

 

Variety

DANCE CLASSES. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill, Suite A. Ballroom, country, salsa, swing, rock 'n' roll. Glen Blomgren, 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws/.

 

Boomer

BOOMER DANCES. 8-11 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of each month. 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 at the Hal Holmes Center, 209 N. Ruby St. in Ellensburg. Through May. Free; donations encouraged. 509-925-6745 or www.fairpoint.net/~eburgcontradance/.

 

LINE DANCING (NOT JUST COUNTRY). Wednesdays. Susie's Bourbon Street Bistro & Bar. Beginners from 7-8 p.m., intermediate from 8-9 p.m. $3 donation each lesson. Info: Sandi, 509-830-3818.

 

LOWER VALLEY SQUARE DANCERS. 7:30 p.m. 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 Jim Dobbs. 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. Feb. 13 band is Quit Thinkin' of Cle Elum, caller is Gary Miller of Yakima.. 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

 

PARADE OF HEARTS VALENTINE DANCE. 7-10 p.m. Feb. 19. Grandview Senior Center, 401 S. Second St. Cost: $5. For area seniors age 55 and older. Music and refreshments. Semi-formal/formal dance. 509-882-9219.

 

NO QUARTER -- LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE BAND. 9 p.m. Feb. 20. Yakima Convention Center, 10 N. Eighth St. Tickets: $7 in advance, $10 at the door. www.yakimavalleyroundup.com. (Rock.)

 

COMEDIAN KEN DAVIS. 7 p.m. Feb. 26. Stone Church, 3303 Englewood Ave. Tickets sold through www.kendavis.com/tickets or 800-425-0873. Benefits Compassion International. Family oriented.

 

CHRIS THOMAS KING. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $20. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Blues.)

 

"THE EVOLUTION OF GOSPEL MUSIC FROM THEN TO NOW." 6 p.m. Feb. 27. Englewood Christian Church, 511 N. 44th Ave. Celebrating National Black History Month. 509-966-6550. (Gospel.)

 

YAKIMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: SUBBARAMAN CONCERT. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27. The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. With the Yakima Symphony Chorus. Tickets: $15-$63, or season tickets for $50-$250 at YSO office, 509-248-1414.

 

KINDERCONCERT. 3 p.m. Feb. 28. Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. Performance by the Yakima Youth Symphony Orchestra and Yakima Ensemble Strings. Visit the instrumental zoo after the concert. Free. 509-853-2787.

 

YAKIMA MUSIC CLUB. 1:30 p.m. March 4. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Danene Knudsen. Cost: $5 for nonmembers. Info: Roger Finch, 509-877-6628. (Organ.)

 

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 families. www.lowervalleyconcerts.embarqspace.com. (Classical fusion).

* 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.)

 

COMEDIAN JEFF ALLEN. 7 p.m. March 18. Stone Church, 3303 Englewood Ave. Tickets sold through www.jeffallencomedy.com. Benefits Love INC Yakima. Family oriented.

 

PEARL DJANGO. 7:30 p.m. March 18. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $18. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Gypsy jazz.)

 

DRAWING ROOM DIVERSIONS: WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE IN WORDS AND MUSIC. March 18. Great Hall, Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive. Dinner at 6 p.m., program at 7 p.m. Presented by Yakima Valley Museum, Yakima Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: 509-248-0747, www.yakimavalleymuseum.org.

 

PDXV JAZZ WITH REBECCA KILIGORE. 7:30 p.m. March 19. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $15. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Jazz.)

 

LOS FLACOS. 7:30 p.m. March 27. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $15. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Traditional Mexican, South American and Caribbean music.)

 

YAKIMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: CAOILE CONCERT. 7:30 p.m. March 27. The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. With the Yakima Symphony Chorus. Tickets: $15-$63, or season tickets for $50-$250 at YSO office, 509-248-1414.

 

CHARANGA DANZON. 7:30 p.m. May 1. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $20. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Traditional Cuban music.)

 

FIDDLIN' UNDER THE STARS GOLDENDALE BLUEGRASS, WINE AND ART FESTIVAL.
2-10 p.m. May 21, noon-9 .m. May 22. Ekone Park in Goldendale. Admission: $5 per person, good for both days. Six regional bluegrass bands, wine tasting, arts and crafts. Camping available. www.goldendalechamber.org.

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