05/14/10 Night life

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NIGHT LIFE

 

Blues/Jazz/Swing

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.

 

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

 

SPEAKEASY RESTAURANT & LOUNGE. 9 p.m. today and May 21. Grown Folks Night with Wayman Chapman. Special birthday "Pumps and a Bump" with The Dazzling Suburbanites. 104 S. Third St. 509-453-4762, www.myspace.com/yakimaspeakeasy. (R&B/funk.)

 

STUDIO WEST. 7:30-11 p.m. the fourth Friday of each month. Big Band Ballroom Dance with Dennis Claus Band. 2600A W. Nob Hill Blvd. Cost: $7 in advance, $8 at the door. Dancing and DJ music by request. 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws.

 

Rock/Country/Open Mike

1885 BAR AND GRILL AT VAN'S. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Rotating lineup. 208 Naches Ave., Naches. 509-653-2257.

 

BREWS & CUES. 104 S. Second St. 509-453-9713.

* 3 p.m. Sunday. Open jam session (bring your own instrument) and barbecue.

 

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

* 9 p.m. the last two Fridays and Saturdays of each month: Roadhouse Band. (Classic rock/blues/country, reggae.)

 

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.

 

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.

* 7 p.m. Sundays: Open mike.

 

RAW SPACE. 119 E. Fourth Ave. Ellensburg. 509-933-2111 or www.raw-space.net. Cover varies.

* 8 tonight: Open Country Joy and Hurricane Chaser. (Country.)

* 8 p.m. May 22: Gravity Hill and Lethal Lava Land.

* 8 p.m. July 23: Mighty High and Open Country Joy. (Country.)

 

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

* 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.

 

WHISTLIN' JACK LODGE. Fireside Lounge, 20800 State Route 410, Naches. 509-658-2433.

* 8:30 p.m. today-Saturday and 6:30 p.m. Thursday: Don Forgey. (Classic rock, country.)

 

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

* 9 tonight: Missionary Position. (Indie rock/dirty blues.)

* 9 p.m. Saturday: PALM. (Classic rock.)

 

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. 2600 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

1885 BAR AND GRILL AT VAN'S. 9 p.m. Wednesdays. 208 Naches Ave., Naches. Karaoke with Stephanie. 509-653-2257.

 

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

 

BREWS & CUES. 8 p.m.-midnight Fridays. 104 S. Second St. 509-453-9713.

 

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. 8-11 p.m. the third Saturday of each month. 8590 State Route 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, www.carmenscomedyclub.com.

* 7 and 9 p.m. today-Saturday: Sean Anderson and Kane Halloway: "We Love Selah Days," featuring Lawrence Manchester III.

* 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays: Open mike showcase. No cover.

 

FRIDAY NIGHT IMPROV. 8 p.m. Fridays. Glenwood Square's MediaWorks, 5110 Tieton Drive. Admission: $5 (cash only). Ages 18 and older. Presented by Manic Thunder. wwww.manicthunderimprov.com.

 

GEORGE LOPEZ. 8 tonight. Yakima Valley SunDome, 1301 S. Fair Ave. Tickets: $37.50 and $47.50. On sale through TicketsWest outlets, 800-325-7328, www.ticketwest.com or the SunDome box office, 509-248-7160. (Comedy.)

 

RAW SPACE COMEDY NIGHTS. 9 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. 119 E. Fourth Ave. in Ellensburg. Admission: $5. Ages 18 and older. 509-933-2111 or www.raw-space.net.

 

CONCERTS

 

Classical/Chamber/Choral

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

* Noon today: Kairos Quartet. (Recital.)

* 7 p.m. Saturday: Jazz Nite I.

* 10 a.m. Saturday: Emma Spencer. (Senior piano recital.)

* 2 p.m. Saturday: Michelle Abad. (Junior voice recital.)

* 4 p.m. Saturday: Kelsey Jobst. (Junior horn recital.)

* 6 p.m. Saturday: Euphanisms: Kendra Nye & Kelly Telaske. (Joint junior euphonium recital.)

* Noon Sunday: Darren Macri. (Senior percussion recital.)

* 2 p.m. Sunday: Gus Labayen. (Piano recital.)

* 4 p.m. Sunday: Kim Straka and Jenny Ohrstrom. (Joint voice recital.)

* 6 p.m. Sunday: Tubamigos with Will Obregon and Joel Hoyer.

* 7 p.m. Thursday: Annual Brass Blowout.

* 9 p.m. Thursday: Nathan Johnson. (Senior percussion recital).

* Noon May 21: Kairos Quartet. (Recital.)

* 7 p.m. May 21: Daniel Becker. (Senior clarinet recital.)

* 1 p.m. May 23: Erik Flaten and Friends Chamber Music Concert.

* 2 p.m. May 23: Ryan Harris. (Senior vocal recital.)

* 4 p.m. May 23: Choir Concert.

* 6 p.m. May 23: Stephanie Cooke. (Senior piano recital.)

* 6:30 p.m. May 23: Brandon Jones. (Senior trumpet recital.)

* 8 p.m. May 23: Brooke Scholl. (Cello recital.)

* 9 p.m. May 24: Christie Beard. (Junior violin recital.)

* 7 p.m. May 25: Horn Studio Recital.

* 7 p.m. May 26: Jazz Band 4 Concert.

* 8:30 p.m. May 26: Tarik Bentlemsani. (Jazz guitar recital.)

* 7 p.m. May 27: Wind Ensemble Concert.

 

"A WOMAN'S LIFE IN SONG." 2:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday. Clarion Hotel, 1507 N. First St. Tickets: $15 adults, $12 seniors and ages 11 and younger. Spring performance by Bel Canto of Yakima. 509-575-5762.

 

JOHN MOAWAD JAZZ SCHOLARSHIP CONCERT. 1 p.m. Sunday. CWU's SURC Ballroom. Cost: $10. Memorial concert to benefit John Moawad Jazz Scholarship Endowment. 509-963-2160 or www.cwu.edu.

 

Folk/Bluegrass

DEADWOOD REVIVAL. 7:30 p.m. May 21. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $15. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (String band.)

 

Rock/Country/Pop

RICHIE McDONALD WITH BRYAN WHITE. 8 tonight. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Tickets: $18 general admission, $38 VIP. Presented by 92.9 The Bull. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Country.)

 

APOLOGETIX (THAT CHRISTIAN PARODY BAND). 7 p.m. May 22. West Side Christian Church, 6901 Summitview Ave. Tickets: $10 advance, $15 at the door; ages 6 and younger free. 509-965-2800 or www.apologetix.com. (Biblical parodies of rock hits.)

 

Inspirational/Gospel

GOSPEL MUSIC JAMBOREE. 2-4 p.m. the third Sunday of each month at Mabton Grace Brethren Church, 428 B St. in Mabton. Donations accepted at the door. 509-896-5281.

 

Hip-Hop/Rap

STRANGE DAYS TOUR 2010. May 21. Yakima Valley SunDome, 1301 S. Fair Ave. With A Decade of Excellence, Tech N9ne, Brotha Lynch Hung, Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun, Big Scoob, Prozak and Cognito. Tickets: $28-$33. On sale through TicketsWest outlets, 800-325-7328, www.ticketwest.com or the SunDome box office, 509-248-7160. (Hip-hop.)

 

DANCE

 

Ballroom

USA DANCE. "Where Were You When the Mountain Blew?" May 22 at VFW on Fifth Avenue and Walnut. Fondue sauces and dancing from 8-11 p.m. Admission: $7 for USA Dance Yakima members, $10 for nonmembers. Info: Mary, 509-388-7433 or 509-966-2659

 

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

 

BALLROOM WALTZ LESSONS AND PRACTICUM. 7:30 p.m. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. Cover: $5. Info: Glen Blomgren, 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws.

 

HARMAN CENTER BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES. Thursdays through June 10. (No class this Thursday.) 101 N. 65th Ave. Cost and info: 509-575-6166 or 509-576-4213.

 

HARMAN CENTER BALLROOM DANCING. 101 N. 65th Ave. Cost: $3. 509-575-6166 or 509-453-8443.

* 1:30-4 p.m. Wednesdays: Norman Mohar.

* 1:30-4 p.m. Fridays: Gary Malner.

 

Latin

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

 

LATIN-SALSA DANCE LESSONS. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. Cover: $5. Info: Glen Blomgren, 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws.

 

Rock 'n' Roll

FRIDAY ROCK 'N' ROLL. 7:30 p.m. the first and third Fridays of each month. Old-time rock 'n' roll. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. Cover: $5. Info: Glen Blomgren, 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws.

 

Swing

SWING. 7:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month. Swing dance lessons followed by dancing from 8:30-11 p.m. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. Cover: $5. Info: Glen Blomgren, 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws.

 

Variety

WEDNESDAY YOUTH ACTIVITIES. 6:30 p.m. lessons; 8:30-11 p.m. all genres of dance. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. 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. Harman Center at Gailleon Park, 101 N. 65th Ave. DJ Lou Bartelli and dance music of the '50s, '60s, '70s. Cost: $5. Snack bar open, no alcohol. 509-575-6166.

 

Country/Contra/Line

COUNTRY DANCING. 6:30 p.m. lessons Tuesdays and Saturdays, followed by open dance at 8:30 p.m. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. Cover: $5. Info: Glen Blomgren, 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws.

 

GATESWINGERS SQUARE AND ROUND DANCING. 7:30 p.m. pre-rounds followed by mainstream from 8-10 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Yakima Valley Square Dance Center, 207 Charron Road, Moxee. $5 donation adults, $1 teens. Caller: Orvin Logan. Cuer: Jim Dobbs. 509-697-3954 or 509-575-0855.

 

GATESWINGERS ROUND DANCE. 7:30-9:30 p.m. the third Friday of each month. Yakima Valley Square Dance Center, 207 Charron Road, Moxee. Adults $5 donation, teens $1. Jim Dobbs, cuer, 509-575-0855.

 

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., 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 6:45-7:45 p.m., intermediate from 7:45-8:45 p.m. $3 donation each lesson. Info: Sandi, 509-830-3818.

 

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: 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.

 

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. Free newcomer teaching session from 7:30-8 p.m. Info: Shelly Jenkins, 509-966-0044.

 

Senior

HARMAN CENTER SENIOR DANCES. 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

 

WEST VALLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL PANTHER BANDS, CHOIR AND JAZZ ENSEMBLE. 7 p.m. May 27. Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St. Featuring Molly Barth and Andrea Klouse. Admission: $6. Tickets available at www.wvsd208.org, Inklings Bookshop or at the door.

 

MARYHILL WINERY. 1-5 p.m. 9774 Highway 14 in Goldendale. 877-627-9445 or www.maryhillwinery.com.

* May 29: RaChiChi. (Blues/jazz.)

* May 30: Carlyle. (Blues/country.)

* May 31: Wayman Chapman. (R&B/funk.)

* June 5: Ben Macy & Friends. (Jazz.)

* June 6: Amanda Richards. (Boehmian country.)

* June 12-13: John Nilsen. (Jazz/classical/folk and rock.)

* June 19: RaChiChi. (Blues/jazz.)

* June 20: Savant Garde. (Classic rock/folk/gospel/jazz/R&B.)

* June 26: Kit Garoutte. (Fingerstyle instrumentalist/singer.)

* June 27: Andre St. James Trio. (Jazz and R&B.)

 

SASQUATCH! May 29-31. Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Wash. For a complete lineup, visit www. sasquatchfestival.com. Tickets sold out.

 

"JAZZ: FROM THE BIG APPLE AND BEYOND." The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Cost and info: 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.

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

 

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Thursdays July 8-Aug. 13. Franklin Park, 20th Avenue and Tieton Drive. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a nonperishable food item for Northwest Harvest. Info: Yakima Parks and Recreation Department, 509-575-6020.

* July 8: Black Biscuit. (Alternative rock.)

* July 15: KC Jazz. (Jazz/Brazilian jazz.)

* July 22: Camille Bloom. (Folk rock.)

* July 29: Palm. (Rock classics.)

* Aug. 5: Alice Stuart & the Formerlys. (Blues/folk.)

* Aug. 13: Stephen Ashbrook. (Pop/folk/country.)

 

YAKIMA FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL. July 9-11. Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton Drive, plus downtown performances at Yakima Sports Center, Bob's Keg & Cork, The Depot, Santiago's, Kana Winery Tasting Room, North Town Coffeehouse. Music and arts festival, children's activities, medieval village, vendors. Free. 509-248-0747 or www.yakimafolklife.org.

 

A CASE OF THE BLUES AND ALL THAT JAZZ. Aug. 21. Sarg Hubbard Park, 111 S. 18th St. Jazz festival featuring blues and jazz music, local wines, microbrews, foods and desserts, silent auction. Advance tickets: $40 and $45 at the door (if available.) Ages 21 and older. 509-453-8280 or www.yakimagreenway.org.

* 3:30-5:30 p.m.: Stickshift Annie with Kimball and the Fugitives.

* 6-8:30 p.m." The Dusty 45's.

* 9-11 p.m.: The El Loco Band.

 

CARRIE UNDERWOOD. 8 p.m. Dec. 14. Yakima Valley SunDome. With Billy Currington and Sons of Sylvia. Tickets: $35.50, $45.50, $55.50, through all Ticketswest outlets, www.ticketswest.com, 800-325-7328 and the State Fair box office. More info at www.yakimasundome.com.

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