06/11/10 Night life

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NIGHT LIFE

 

Blues/Jazz/Swing

JACK-SONS SPORTS BAR: BLUES, BREWS AND BURGERS. 8 p.m. to midnight Thursdays. Jack-Sons Showcase Jam. All musical styles; PAs, drums, amps provided; bring your own guitars, keyboards. 432 S. 48th Ave. 509-966-4340.

 

KANA WINERY. 5-7 p.m. Fridays (except First Fridays). Big Boss Man and Friends. 10 S. Second St. 509-453-6611, www.kanawinery.com. (Acoustic guitar blues and folk.)

 

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

 

STUDIO WEST. 7:30-11 p.m. the fourth Friday of each month. Big Band Ballroom Dance with Dennis Claus Band. 2600-A 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.

 

TIM'S DOWNTOWN TASTING ROOM. 7 tonight. Tuck and Steve. 312 E. Yakima Ave. 509-248-5251. (Blues.)

 

Folk/Bluegrass

NORTH TOWN COFFEEHOUSE. 8:30 p.m. June 18-19. Mark and Kim Holt. 28 N. First St. 509-895-7600, www.northtowncoffee.com. (Acoustic folk.)

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

* Tonight: Dead Scene Celebrity with The Hey Hey My My's. (Rock/Neil Young tribute.)

* Saturday: The Black Crabs. (Rockabilly.)

* June 18: Big High. (Rock.)

* June 19: The Preservation of Austin. (Rock/soul.)

 

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-Thursdays. 2600-A W. Nob Hill Blvd. 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.

 

STUDIO WEST. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. Nightclub dancing. Cover: $5. 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws.

 

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; reservations recommended. 509-698-3900, www.carmenscomedyclub.com.

* 8 p.m. today-Saturday. Ryan Wingfield featuring Andy Wood.

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

 

THE LATIN STARS OF COMEDY. 7 p.m. Saturday. Yakama Nation Legends Casino, 580 Fort Road. Tickets: $18.50, $25, $35 available through www.ticketmaster.com. www.yakamalegends.com or 877-726-6311, ext. 5271.

 

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.

 

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.

* 7 tonight: Prep Choir Concert.

* Resumes July 1.

 

WHITNEY WOMEN'S CHORALE. 7:30 p.m. Monday. Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. 48th Ave. Presentation by the Whitney Women's Chorale from Boise, Idaho. Free. Donations accepted. 509-966-2370. (Chamber/choral).

 

Jazz/Blues

THE DAVE PECK TRIO. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Cost: $5. www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Jazz.)

 

Benefit Concerts

"WHATEVER IT TAKES." 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Tim's Downtown Tasting Room, 312 E. Yakima Ave. Silent auction. Live music with the Village Musicians, Andy Ruggiero and MySomethingBox. Proceeds benefit Angels of East Africa (www.angelsofeastafrica.org). For more information about the event, visit www.myspace.com/nothingbox01 or Tim's Downtown Tasting Room, 509-248-5251.

 

Rock/Country

TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS. 7:30 tonight-Saturday. Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Wash. With special guest Joe Cocker. Tickets available through www.livenation.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or 800-745-3000.

 

Americana

DEADWOOD REVIVAL. 9:30 p.m. Saturday. The Brick, 100 W. Pennsylvania Ave. in Roslyn. Info: Carol Pope, 360-460-1236 or www.deadwoodrevival.com. (Americana roots and jam band improv.)

 

Ethnic/World

BONAIR WINERY. 1:30-5 p.m. Saturdays through Labor Day. 500 S. Bonair Road in Zillah. "Slava," the guy from nowhere. 509-829-6027 or www.bonairwine.com. (Gypsy-style guitarist).

 

Variety

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

* Saturday-Sunday: 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.)

 

TRIBAL JAM IV. 6 p.m. today. Yakama Nation Legends Casino, 580 Fort Road. Tickets: $15, available at www.ticketmaster.com. www.yakamalegends.com or 877-726-6311, ext. 5271.

 

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.

 

Talent Shows

YAKIMA'S GOT TALENT PRELIMINARY AUDITIONS.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. All ages. Registration fee is $10 per act, $20 for an act of three people or more. Application form must be submitted online at www.theseasonsyakima.com/drupal/calendar/yakimas-got-talent-preliminary-auditions or by calling 509-453-1888.

* Final public performances: 7:30 p.m. June 18-19. Tickets: $15-$35.

 

DANCE

 

Ballroom

BALLROOM DANCE AND PRACTICE. 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. Cover: $10 for two hours. Info: Glen Blomgren, 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws.

 

HARMAN CENTER BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES. Last 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: Musician is Norman Mohar.

* 1:30-4 p.m. Fridays: Musician is 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.

 

SALSA DANCE LESSONS. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. Cover: $10 for two hours. Info: Glen Blomgren, 509-930-9020 or www.studiowest.ws.

 

Swing

JITTERBUG & LINDY HOP. Jitterbug swing from 6:30-7:30 p.m. the first and third Friday of each month; Lindy Hop on Thursdays. Studio West, 2600 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Suite A. Cover: $10 includes lesson and open dance. 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 CLASSES. Country 2-Step at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Country Waltz at 6:30 p.m. Saturdays; Line Dance from 10-11 a.m. Mondays and Thusdays. 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.

 

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. Resumes Oct. 9 with the exception of Folklife Festival dance July 10. 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

 

DWIGHT YOAKAM. 7 p.m. June 26. Yakama Nation Legends Casino, 580 Fort Road. Tickets: $20, $25, $50, available through www.ticketmaster.com. Info: www.yakamalegends.com or 877-726-6311, ext. 5271. (Country.)

 

SALSA IN THE STREET SERIES. 7:30 p.m. July 2. Cambalache. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Cost: $10. www.theseasonsyakima.com. (Latin/salsa.)

* Aug. 2: Marlin Ramazinni.

 

LILITH TOUR. 1 p.m. July 3. Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Wash. Main stage: Sarah McLachlan, Sugarland, Sheryl Crow, Erykah Badu, Colbie Caillat. Second stage: A Fine Frenzy, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, Marina & The Diamonds. Third stage: Submarines, Ann Atomic, OurStage Winner. Acts subject to change. On sale at LiveNation.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or 800-745-3000.

 

CONCERTS IN THE PARK.
7 p.m. Performance by the Yakima Community Band. Classical, jazz, Broadway tunes and marches. Bring blankets/chairs. Free. Info: Gary Peterson, 509-965-2115 or www.yakimacommunityband.com.

* Randall Park: July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11.

* Topppenish Railroad Park: July 15, Aug. 12.

* Selah's Wixson Park: Aug. 5.

 

"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.

 

MARYHILL WINERY AMPHITHEATER. 7 p.m. Maryhill Winery & Amphitheatre, 9774 Highway 14. Summer series. Tickets: $35-$70 through www.ticketmaster.com.

* July 10: Train. (Rock.)

* July 17: Lyle Lovett. (Country.)

* July 31: Jackson Browne with David Lindley. (Rock/acoustic.)

* Aug. 7: Natalie Merchant. (Alternative rock/folk.)

* Aug. 28: Earth, Wind & Fire. (R&B/disco.)

 

JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS. 7 p.m. July 16. Yakama Nation Legends Casino, 580 Fort Road. Tickets: $20, $25, $35, available through www.ticketmaster.com. Info: www.yakamalegends.com or 877-726-6311 ext 5271. (Rock.)

 

KINGS OF LEON. 7:30 p.m. July 17. Gorge Amphitheater in George, Wash. Tickets: $35.50 and $49.50. On sale through www.livenation.com, www.ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. (Alternative rock/indie rock.)

 

YAKIMA VALLEY LIGHT OPERA COMPANY DINNER SHOW. 7:30 p.m. July 15-17. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Cost: $15. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.

 

ELTON JOHN. 8 p.m. July 18. Yakima Valley SunDome, 1301 S. Fair Ave. Tickets available through all Ticketswest outlets, www.ticketswest.com, 800-325-7328 and the State Fair box office. More info at www.yakimasundome.com.

 

GLADYS KNIGHT. 7 p.m. July 18. Yakama Nation Legends Casino, 580 Fort Road. Tickets: $20, $35, $50, available through www.ticketmaster.com. Info: www.yakamalegends.com or 877-726-6311 ext 5271. (R&B/soul.)

 

AN EVENING IN VIENNA. 6 p.m. July 22. The Seasons, 101 N. Naches Ave. Benefit dinner/concert. Cost: $35 with dinner included or $20 concert only. 509-453-1888 or www.theseasonsyakima.com.

 

JAZZ IN THE VALLEY. July 30-Aug. 1. Downtown Ellensburg. Live jazz performances in 10 venues throughout downtown Ellensburg. Festival passes: $35. Day and evening passes: $10 and $15. Info: Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce, 888-925-2204 or 509-925-3137 or www.jazzinthevalley.com.

 

SUNDAY MUSIC SERIES. Noon-4 p.m. at Silver Lake Winery at Roza Hills, 1500 Vintage Road, Zillah. 509-829-6235, www.silverlakewinery.com or rattlesnakehills.com.

* Aug. 1: Romagossa Blu. (Latin, reggae, jazz/blues.)

* Aug. 8: Rose and Kat. (Folk.)

* Aug. 15: Larry La Riviera. (Cajun, country.)

* Aug. 22: Wayman Chapman. (Funk, rock and blues.)

 

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.

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