March 2015 • The Entertainer

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PAGE 2 • March 2015 • The Entertainer
March
2015
Craft Brew and Bacon Festival planned
Y
ou just can’t go wrong with a new
event if it features both beer and
bacon.
And not just beer, but true craft
brews. The Three Rivers Craft Brew and
Bacon Festival will be held for the first
time this year on March 14 from 6 to 10
p.m. at the Three Rivers Convention
Center in Kennewick. Plans are to
make it an annual springtime event.
“We will have a collection of craft
brews, with many that have never been
available or served in the Tri-Cities,”
said Heather Breymeyer, director of
sales for the convention center. She
said the event will particularly highlight
the craft brews of Washington state.
Vendors from all over the Pacific
Northwest, California and even the East
Coast will be represented at the event.
A small selection of wines and distilled
beverages will also be available for
tasting, including spirits from
Kennewick’s River Sands Distillery.
Local restaurants will be serving
samples of their favorite bacon appetiz-
them in advance at the Toyota Center
box office or online at
ticketmaster.com. They will sell for $25
at the door. Your ticket includes a fiveounce tasting glass, four tasting
tokens, all of the bacon-themed foods
presented by local restaurants and the
live entertainment. Tokens for additional tastings can be purchased for
$1.50 each or four for $5.
You can also opt for a $50 VIP
ticket that includes a commemorative
pint glass, a tee shirt, eight tokens
and early admission at 5:30 p.m. Only
100 VIP tickets will be sold, so act
ers and will compete for the “People’s quickly to get yours before they’re sold
Choice” award and a cash prize for the out.
best bacon dish.
Naturally, this is a 21 and over
Entertainment will be provided by
event. The Three Rivers Convention
the Knutzen Brothers and the Vaughn Center reminds you to drink responsiJensen Band. The Knutzen Brothers
bly and to use a taxi service or have a
play original songs, standards, olddesignated driver.
time country music and pop favorites.
For information and links to ticket
Vaughn Jensen and his band play
sales for the first Three Rivers Craft
Texas-style blues and rock music.
Brew and Bacon Festival, visit
Tickets are only $20 if you purchase threeriversconventioncenter.com.
Richland Players will host ‘Kaleidoscope 2015’
Ten theatre companies from across
the state will converge at the Richland
Players Theater on the Richland
Parkway on March 12, 13 and 14 for
“Kaleidoscope 2015.”
Every other year, the Washington
State Community Theatre Association
sponsors the Kaleidoscope event as
part of AACTFest, a national competition that begins at the state level and
ends with 10 regions competing in June
— this year in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
For members of the Richland Players, it will be a busy three days of
coordinating rehearsals, performances
and social events as well as presenting
their own entry in the competition, a
reprisal of this season’s popular play
The Turn of the Screw.
Members of each company will
perform their piece within 60 minutes
and must stage all set pieces, props
and people in a 10-foot-square area
immediately before and after their
performance. The production is then
adjudicated by a panel of three judges.
At the end of the festival, two companies will be selected to advance to the
Region 9 festival to be held in Oregon at
the end of March.
“Kaleidoscope is not just an opportunity for participants to celebrate live
theatre,” said festival chairman Ted
Miller. “Audience members will also
have a unique experience observing the
entire process and listening to the
adjudicators’ feedback. This year’s
festival includes one-acts, cuttings of
full length plays, musicals, dramas and
comedies. There is really something for
everyone.”
With the presentation of so many
plays in a short time, Kaleidoscope is a
wonderful theatre experience for
audiences, although it’s challenging for
each cast and crew. “Imagine bringing a
big production like La Cage aux Folles
across the state to be performed in an
unfamiliar theatre with only 10 minutes
to set up and an hour to perform,” Miller
said.
The Richland Players staged The
Turn of the Screw last fall as part of the
2014-15 season, but made some
changes to adapt it for the festival. “We
had to cut about 30 minutes out of the
show and reimagine
our set,” said director
Robert Hanson. “It’s
been a fun challenge,
but we’ve stayed true
to the feeling of the
ghost story that
audiences loved in
our October production.”
Other local
theatrical companies
entering the competition are the Academy of Children’s
Theatre, presenting
Give a Boy a Gun,
and Mid-Columbia
Photo by Chris Wooley
Musical Theatre with
CATS, which is
Maxim Chumov, Billy Hultquist and Jamie Flanery perform in
coming to the
Richland High School Spokane Civic Theatre’s production of Orphans, the Spokane
group’s entry in Kaleidoscope 2015. In this wickedly funny
Auditorium stage in
comedy-mystery, the lives of two orphaned brothers living in a
April.
rundown Philadelpha rowhowse are turned upside down by a
Five sessions are
wealthy businessman.
scheduled beginning
Thursday evening. A
festival pass for the entire weekend is door. The box office will open one hour
$30, and tickets for individual sessions before each session.
Kaleidoscope 2015 features some of
are $10 each. Seating is open, so plan
Washington State’s best theatre
to arrive early. Festival rules dictate
that absolutely no entry will be allowed groups. “We hope you will experience
the magic with us,” said festival coonce a performance has started.
The Kaleidoscope 2015 schedule of chair Christy Humann.
For more information, contact the
plays in each session is available
festival organizers via e-mail at
online at www.richlandplayers.org.
[email protected].
Tickets are available online or at the
ENTRIES IN KALEIDOSCOPE 2015
The Academy of Children’s Theatre (Richland), Give a Boy a Gun
Bellingham Theatre Guild (Bellingham), BI-VOCALS
Changing Scene Theatre Northwest (Kitsap), Very Tragical Mirth
Driftwood Players (Edmonds), Oblivion
Mid-Columbia Musical Theater (Richland), CATS
The Richland Players, The Turn of the Screw
Spokane Civic Theatre (Spokane), Orphans
Stage Left Theater (Spokane), The Thread Men
Tacoma Musical Playhouse (Tacoma), La Cage Aux Folles
In addition, the Tri-Cities’ newest theatre company, the Rude
Mechanicals, will present a showcase performance of The Complete
Works of Shakespeare Abridged.
This Month’s Features
Antique Show moves to Southridge .... 5
Sandhill cranes returning to Othello ... 5
Wildhorse plans fireworks show ........ 5
‘Fluffy’ Iglesia performs in Yakima ...... 6
Heppner celebrates its Irish roots ...... 6
Elgin, Ore.,stages ambitious musical 6
Arts offerings at CBC in full swing ....... 8
Music, art, lectures featured at CBC .... 8
CBC Planetarium explores universe .. 8
Young musicans compete in Oregon . 9
Historic riverboat coming to area ...... 10
Youth to play in symphony concert .... 10
Patriot Car Show supports school .... 12
Barnard Griffin hosts live music ........ 12
Chris Tomlin to play Toyota Center .. 13
Miss Tri-Cities open house planned 13
Blues artists to play at guitar festival 14
WSU Pullman hosts Sheryl Crow ..... 15
Power House Theatre events set ...... 15
Quilt auction will be at antique show 16
Taj Mahal will headline UnTapped ..... 16
Local Dancing with the Stars planned 17
Allied Arts show will help food bank ... 18
Custer’s Arts & Crafts returns to TFAC19
Quilters Guild plans annual show ..... 19
Movies: Kingsman and The DUFF ..... 20
Book: David Duchovney’s Holy Cow .. 21
Professor explores St. Helens event . 21
How man bubbles best in ‘bubbly’? .. 22
Food: Stuffing is for any time of year .. 23
NW Healing Spirit Expo scheduled .... 24
Advice from a certified sex educator . 24
Travel poll says we still like the water 26
Leavenworth is for year-round fun ..... 27
Monster trucks returning to TRAC ...... 28
The big game: What’s with that call? . 29
Time to get dirty in the garden ............ 30
Jordan World Circus is coming back . 32
3 Rivers Folklife has full schedule ..... 32
Cline Computers opening new store 33
Monthly Features
Dance ................................................. 17
Books and movies ....................... 20-21
Sports .................................................. 28
Horoscopes, crossword .................... 31
Calendar Of Events
Monthly Entertainment Planner ... 34-35
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The Entertainer • March 2015 • PAGE 3
Mastersingers will team with Spokane Choral Artists
T
he Mid-Columbia Mastersingers will
welcome the return of the Spokane
Choral Artists, directed by Max
Mendez, for a double choir concert in
the Tri-Cities on March 27 and 28 at
8 p.m. at Parish of the Holy Spirit in
Kennewick.
Mendez and Mastersingers Director
Justin Raffa will present a “Behind the
Music” talk 30 minutes before each
concert, with background information
about the composers and the music,
and details about the joining of these
two top-level eastern Washington
choirs.
Each choir has 16 singers for a total
of 32, and the two artistic directors will
take turns conducting the various
pieces. The Mastersingers last joined
with the Spokane Choral Artists in
Rutter and Tavener, as well as contemporary composers John Muehleisen
and Eric Whitacre. The centerpiece is
a cantata-style work by Vivaldi with
chamber orchestra and ornate vocal
solos, very similar to his well-known
Gloria. The concert will also be performed the weekend of March 21 and
22 in Spokane.
For the Tri-Cities performances,
single tickets purchased in advance are
$20, and tickets at the door will be $22.
Kindergarten through 12th-grade
student tickets are always free.
Advance tickets can be purchased
The Spokane Choral Artists will perform with the Mid-Columbia Mastersingers.
online or at the Mastersingers office
during office hours.
Visit.midcolumbiamastersingers.org,
2013 for a presentation of double choir
This time the two groups will perform
call (509) 460-1766 or send e-mail to
music that included the great Francis
music for double choir by great [email protected].
Poulenc’s Figure Humaine.
posers including Vivaldi, Brahms,
ACT will present Shakespeare
classic comedy Twelfth Night
The Academy of Children’s Theatre
will present four March performances of
William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night,
which opened on Feb. 27.
There will be one performance on
March 6 at 7 p.m., two performances
on March 7 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and
a special student-night performance on
Thursday, March 5, at 7 p.m. Tickets
for student night will be just $5 with a
student ID. All performances will be at
the ACT Theatre on Wellsian Way in
Richland.
Twelfth Night is Shakespeare’s
multi-faceted story about twins separated in a shipwreck. It’s a classic
comedy complete with mistaken
identities and romantic sub-plots.
The ACT production, featuring a cast
of 20 children and adults, is an entertaining version of Twelfth Night that
takes place during the Golden Age of
Piracy. The staging, costumes, and
set design reflect that theme. It runs
under two hours and will appeal to kids
of middle-school age and older. It is
directed by award-winning director
Ellicia Elliott.
Tickets are now available online at
www.academyofchildrenstheatre.org,
by calling (509) 943-6027, or by visiting
the ACT office at 213 Wellsian Way in
Richland. Ticket prices are $13 for
adults, $10 for seniors (65-plus) and
youth (13-18), and $7 for children
under age 13.
For more information, visit
academyofchildrenstheatre.org.
IN BRIEF
Tickets on sale for Sasquatch Music Festival
Tickets are on sale for this year’s Sasquatch Music Festival at the Gorge
Amphitheatre, to be held on Memorial Day weekend, May 22-25. The festival
will feature Robert Plant & the Sensational Space Shifters, Ryan Adams, Of
Monsters and Men, Kendrick Lamar, Lana Del Ray, Modest Mouse and more
than a hundred other artists. All-weekend passes are $350 each and are
available online at sasquatchfestival.com, where you can also find a complete
schedule, camping options and other information.
Murder-mystery weekend planned in Dayton
The Weinhard Hotel in Dayton will host another of its poplular murdermystery weekends on March 14 and 15. Beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday at
the Victorian-era hotel, participants have fun searching for clues to a mystery
while exploring historic Dayton, The getaway package is $259 per couple,
which includes a sleuthing map, a wine-and-cheese reception and four-course
dinner on Saturday, a room for the night and a Contnental breakfast on Sunday,
when awards will be presented to the best detectives. For information about the
Weinhard, visit weinhard.com. To make a reservation, call (509) 382-4032.
Spring Antique Show: great adventure in a new home!
T
he Spring Antique Show With a
Twist of Vintage, the Tri-Cities’
annual homegrown antique event, is
moving to a new home in the
Southridge Events Center in
Kennewick. The 30,000 square feet of
exhibit space in the new venue will be
filled with antique and home décor
dealers from throughout the Northwest.
Show days are Friday and Saturday,
March 13 and 14. The hours on Friday
are 4 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday the
show is open all day from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. Adult admission is $7 for both
days, and kids under 12 are admitted
free. Parking is always free and there
is plenty of it.
The Tri-Cities Antique Show is
partnering with the Three Rivers
Carousel Foundation to produce this
annual spring event. In addition to
admission to the show, your gate
admission includes a ride token for the
GESA Carousel of Dreams located just
next door to the Southridge Events
Center. The Carousel Café will be
providing lunch, fresh salads, beverages and snacks throughout the show.
The Rockabilly Roasting Company of
Kennewick will showcase gourmet
coffee and baked goods for those with
a sweet tooth.
The Southridge Events Center in south Kennewick and, next door at left, the Gesa Carousel of Dreams. This is the new
30,000-square-foot home of the Tri-Cities Spring Antique Show — With a Twist of Vintage! The dates are March 13 and 14.
treasure before the official opening of
the show at 4 p.m. Contact Roxy
Theatre Antiques at (509) 585-2301.
Southridge Events Center
California and Idaho. It is an antique
and vintage market rolled into one, all
under one roof. No matter what your
tastes or what you collect, you will find
it here.
Bring a Friend and stroll the show,
enjoying everything from fine antique
furnishings to vintage elements with
peeling paint. You can even find the
paint.
The Tri-Cities Antique Show with a
Twist of Vintage will fill every inch of
this huge, premier events center, and
the partnership with the Three Rivers
Carousel Foundation will add some
inspiration and fun to this traditional
R.O.Y.’s Glass Repair
30-year-old event.
Dealers from throughout the NorthRoy Taylor of Real Oldies of Yesteryears Antiques will be available at the
west will have antiques and collectibles, vintage jewelry, oak furniture, event entrance to help you with
books and stamps,
repairing your
heirloom glass or
pottery and glass,
plus “A Twist of
pottery treasure.
Vintage” with painted
You can drop off
your item with Roy,
(or not) furniture,
Early Buyer Badges
garden treasures and
then stroll through
the event while he
Early Buyer Badges are back. If you home décor. Come
completes the
really want to be the first inside to see to the show to be
inspired to add to
repair.
what each dealer is unpacking, you
With great care,
may purchase your Early Buyer Badge your home, create a
special space in
he will remove
at the Roxy Theatre Antiques in
your garden or find a
scratches and
downtown Kennewick. Badges are
chips, glue your glass and pottery, drill
available before the opening day of the treasured antique.
holes in glass or pottery, repaint gold
show for $15 each. They will be
available at the door on Friday, March
Antique and Vintage Market and silver trim and repair and rewire
13, for $20 each. Access to the Events
This show is such a great adventure lamps.
“Every piece has a story and a
Center and the dealers will be at 1 p.m. that it draws exhibitors and antique
special challenge,” Roy said. “I have
on Friday, which will give you three
hunters from Washington, Oregon,
even been asked to redesign broken
hours to browse and find that perfect
Othello Crane Festival planning
in full swing; set for March 27-29
By Fay Coats
As the days grow longer and
spring approaches, area bird
watchers are on the look-out for
large graceful gray birds flying
overhead. If they are flying low
enough, one can see a red patch on
the birds’ heads. They have a very
distinctive call described as a loud,
rolling sound that can be heard from
more than a mile away. Upon
hearing this loud sound, birders
excitedly call one another or post
the news on their Facebook or
Twitter pages: “The Cranes are
here.”
Sandhill cranes, that is, on their
way from California to Alaska. The
birds stop in the Othello area to
refuel for a couple of months and
then move on to breed and raise
young in Alaska. Their main goal
from mid-February to April is to gain
weight for the rest of their journey.
Eighteen years ago, the Sandhill
Crane Festival came into being.
What started as a small festival has
grown to become one of the
Northwest’s premier events. “We
started planning for this year’s
festival almost as soon as the 2014
event was over,” said Chris
Braunwart, co-chair of the 2015
Crane Festival event. “We’re excited
to once again offer this amazing
event to the community.”
Braunwart and her husband Kurt
are working with a large committee
to make this happen. “We have a
great bunch of people, each with
assigned tasks, to put this together,” Braunwart said. She also
credits Marie Lotz and the Grant
County Conservation District as
being “the driving force that keeps
us going.”
The Crane Festival enjoys good
community support. “We couldn’t do
it without help from area businesses
and organizations,” Braunwart said.
A large number of volunteers are
needed both before and after the
event, which is designed for both
children and adults. Special activities for children, under the direction
of Audre Goeke and Terry Rice, are
held on Saturday, March 28, from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. People wishing to
volunteer for the main festival should
call Jane Grant at (509) 346-2316.
To help with the children’s activities,
contact me, Fay Coats, at (509)
488-2886.
For complete information about
the festival, speakers, travel tips and
much more, visit the new website,
othellosandhillcranefestival.org.
Fay Coats is one of many volunteers
who are working tirelessly to make the
Sandhill Crane Festival a success.
pieces into something very different,
giving them a new life. Just ask.”
Lunches and Treats
You can take a break from your
antiquing adventure and enjoy the
GESA Carousel of Dreams right next
door. Rockabilly Roasting will be open
for business in the Southridge Events
Center with gourmet coffee, fresh
baked goods and sundries.
If you just want to satisfy your sweet
tooth, Real Fudge will be in the show
with delicious sweet treats. “Specialty
fudge is our favorite. We have a variety
of flavors for you to enjoy,” said Nancy
Schultz, owner of Real Fudge in Mesa.
“And we have great fun meeting
everyone and sharing.”
Antiques, Friends, Treasures
Join your friends at the Tri-Cities’
own Spring Antique Show With a Twist
of Vintage. You’ll enjoy the the new
home, the Southridge Events Center in
Kennewick, on Friday and Saturday,
March 13 and 14. Visit with experts,
ask questions, find a vintage look that
you love, and have some fun.
roxytheatreantiques.com, follow the
Roxy Theatre Antiques on Facebook,
or call (509) 585-2301.
Wildhorse Resort will celebrate
20 years with live fireworks show
Every year, Wildhorse Resort and
Casino in Pendleton celebrates an
anniversary with the best fireworks
show in eastern Oregon. This year, for
the 20th birthday of the resort, the
show be the best ever on Saturday,
March 14.
Some of the greatest fireworks
specialists in the business have
designed this spectacular show. You
can listen to a special musical medley
choreographed with the fireworks on
the huge speakers at the site or listen
from your car radio by tuning to
Umatilla Tribal radio, KCUW, at 104.3
on the FM dial. Look to the skies
above the casino starting at 8:05 p.m.
The Sports Bar at Wildhorse is your
live entertainment headquarters. The
good times start rolling with live
comedy, which has moved to Thursday
nights from 8 to 10 p.m., with no cover
charge.
On Friday and Saturday nights, top
bands rock the house from 9 p.m. to
1 a.m. From Sunday through Wednesday, Happy Hour is from 4 to 7 p.m.,
featuring drink specials and half-priced
appetizers!
LIVE MUSIC LINEUP
March 6-7: Herrick
(www.herricklive.com)
March 13-14: Vibe Central
(facebook.com/vibecentralband)
March 20-21: M-80s/Metal Shop
(metalshoprocks.com)
March 27-28: The Joe Slick
Band (thejoeslickband.com)
COMEDY
March 5: Ryan Wingfield and
Kaz Gable
March 12: Njaio Bealum
items such as pool tables and barbecue grills.
Haid said the money raised topped
last year’s total and exceeded his own
goal for this year. “We are thrilled with
the outcome,” he said. “Surpassing our
expectations is always a great feeling,
especially when it is going to a great
cause like the Wounded Warriors.”
“Wildhorse does a wonderful job of
giving back to the regional communities,” said Diane Long, marketing
director. Sponsorships of community
For wounded warriors
events alone total $400,000 a year, and
For the third consecutive year, the
Wildhorse Sports Bar has raised funds the resort also has a 20-year tradition
for the Wounded Warrior Project. More of support for nearly a thousand raffles,
golf tournaments and other fundraisers.
than $4,000 was raised during this
The Wildhorse complex features a
annual fundraiser.
Each year, bar manager Kevin Haid 24-hour casino, hotel, RV Park,
teams up with vendors for the donation restaurants, cineplex and 18-hole golf
of prizes. Raffle tickets are sold at the course. For more information and
schedules, visit wildhorseresort.com
sports bar during the Super Bowl for
Gabriel Iglesias comedy tour coming to Yakima
G
abriel Iglesias is one of America’s
most successful stand-up comedians. He performs in sold-out concerts across the United States
and internationally, and is currently
touring his “Unity Through Laughter”
show. It’s coming to the Yakima
SunDome on March 20 at 8 p.m., and
tickets are on sale now.
Iglesias has embraced the nickname
“Fluffy,” and his official website is
fluffyguy.com. He’s the youngest of six
children raised by a single mother in
Long Beach, Calif. During a difficult
childhood he coped by developing a
strong sense of humor. His stand-up
comedy is a mixture of storytelling,
parodies, characters and sound effects
that bring his personal experiences to
life.
Last July, Iglesias’s stand-up
comedy film The Fluffy Movie was
released to theaters, and since then he
has voiced a character in the animated
film The Book of Life along with Zoe
Saldana and Channing Tatum. Last
summer, Comedy Central aired season
three of his hit series “Stand-Up
Revolution,” which features comedians
that he personally selected.
Iglesias also appeared in the 2012
movie Magic Mike and is reprising his
WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS!
Enter our drawing for a pair of
tickets to the Gabriel Iglesias comedy
show. Name one movie he has
appeared in, and send your answer to
[email protected].
The drawing will held on March 15,
and you’ll be notified by return e-mail
if you’re a winner. Good Luck!
special to more than 15 million viewers.
This was a great follow-up to his
previous DVD specials, “Hot &
Fluffy: and “I’m Not Fat...I’m Fluffy,”
which have sold millions of copies.
Igelsias has been nominated for an
ALMA — the American Latino Media
Arts Award — in several categories. He
has headlined the Just for Laughs
Comedy Festivals in Montreal
and Toronto, as well as the Amman,
Jordan, Comedy Festival. His appeal is
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias will perform at the Yakima SunDome on March 20.
international, and his shows have
role in the sequel, Magic Mike XXL,
with Jay Leno, Conan, Jimmy Kimmel toured Canada, Australia, Europe,
Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the
due out this summer. He has played
Live, the Late Late Show with Craig
other film roles in A Haunted House
Ferguson, Steve Harvey, Good Morning United Arab Emirates.
Tickets are available at the
2 and the hit animated films The Nut
America and many others.
Job and Disney’s Planes. His TV
In 2013, Comedy Central premiered SunDome box office, online at
ticketswest.com or by phone at
credits include appearances on the
“Gabriel Iglesias: Aloha Fluffy” in an
(800) 325-SEAT.
Arsenio Hall Show, the Tonight Show
unprecedented two-night comedy
Heppner, Ore., celebrates
‘Wee Bit O’ Ireland’ in March
The Elgin Opera House cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is busy putting the final
touches on their performance. From left are Rick Mugrage in the role of Caractus,
Gia Tognoli as Jemima, Henry Fager as Jeremy and Jeanette Smith, who plays Truly.
In front is Shasta in the canine role of Edison.
Oregon’s Elgin Opera House
stages an ‘amazing’ musical
With a feeling of spring already in
the air, it’s the perfect time to consider
a road trip to beautiful northeast
Oregon. In addition to the beauty of the
Eagle Cap Wilderness and the welcoming spirit of Union and Wallowa
county residents, there is something
else worth the journey: the Elgin Opera
House, Northeast Oregon’s favorite
family theater located in Elgin.
Opening on March 7 and running
every weekend through April 4, Chitty
Chitty Bang Bang, newly adapted for
the stage, will be playing at the historic
opera house. Featuring a seasoned
cast, the show boasts complex sets,
special effects, and one very amazing
car known affectionately as “Chitty.”
Two separate teams have contributed to constructing Chitty. One team
of craftsmen spent two months building
the core of the car on top of a golf-cart
chassis and crafting retractable wings.
Another team tended to the engineer-
ing details that give the car lifting and
turning capabilities and an inflatable
boat effect.
The opera house has “outdone itself”
with this production, according to
director Terry Hale. “We have put more
effort, time, and money into Chitty than
any other stage prop we have used at
the Opera House.”
Twelve-year-old Henry Fager, who
plays Jeremy Potts, is amazed with
the set design, props and music. “It’s
a very good show,” he said. “It’s a
must see.”
Eleven-year-old Gia Tognoli, who
plays Jemima Potts shares the
enthusiasm. “This is a great family
show. It’s full of laughs and it’s been
amazing to be a part of this show!” she
said.
Tickets for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
can be purchased online at
elginoperahouse.com or by calling
(541) 663-6324.
Heppner, Ore., likes to celebrate the town’s Irish roots, and
has turned that heritage into an
annual tradition that is always held
on the weekend closest to
St. Patrick’s Day. This year, that
puts the event on the weekend of
March 13-15.
The 33rd Annual “Wee Bit O’
Ireland” St. Patrick’s Celebration
welcomes everyone who’s Irish or
wants to enjoy the fun of being
Irish for a weekend. The first
things you’ll see as you arrive in
Heppner are the family flags that
have been hung throughout the
town. You will find many leprechauns moving about the city too
— but that’s just the beginning of
the fun.
The weekend will include a
coffee hour sponsored by KUMA
Radio in Heppner and a traditional
Gaelic social gathering called a
Céilí, which involves Gaelic folk
music and dancing. You can
expect lots of singing, laughing
and celebrating.
You can participate in the
“Welly Toss” (throwing a
Wellington boot for distance. You
can stop by and check out the
Cruz-In Car Show, watch the
“O’Ducky race” and take a seat on
the sidewalk to watch the “Great
Green Parade.”
And that’s not all. You’ll also
want to witness the sheep dog
trials and maybe even participate
in the Irish road bowling competition. Even if you don’t participate,
it’s fun to watch.
Organizers have guaranteed
that you’ll enjoy plenty of Irish
food, Irish music and entertainment during your weekend in
Heppner. Performances by
CrossStrung and the Old Time
Fiddlers are sponsored by the
Morrow County Unified Recreation
District and are free to enjoy at no
At Heppner’s “Wee Bit O’ Ireland”
St. Patrick’s celebration, you might
meet these leprechauns anywhere on
the street or at one of the many fun
activities. The annual celebration
takes over the entire town for a
weekend, and this year it’ll be held
the weekend of March 13-15.
charge.
To get to Heppner from the TriCities, take 395 South to Interstate
84 East, then just a few miles to
the east take exit 182 onto Oregon
Route 207. Go south on 207 to
Lexington and turn left on Main
Street (Oregon 74). Follow OR-74
to Heppner.
For schedules and other information about “Wee Bit O’ Ireland,”
visit www.heppnerchamber.com.
For information you can also call
the Heppner Chamber of Commerce at (541) 676-5536.
Community college offers art,
music, theatre, lectures in March
Get starstruck
at the CBC
Planetarium!
By Bill McKay
It feels as if Columbia Basin College
is offering more options for concerts,
lectures, plays and literary events than
it has in many months. We appreciate
the faculty, staff members and students who work hard in and out of the
classroom to add to the cultural vitality
of our region. We hope to see you at
some or all of these events — and, as
always, let us know what you think.
W
hen you look up at a clear night
sky, do you try to “connect the
dots”? The human brain has a tendency to look for patterns, and people
have been drawing pictures with the
stars for thousands of years. Ancient
people told stories about the real and
mythical things they saw in the sky,
and also used the sky as both clock
and calendar. Because most constellations are visible only for part of the year
— for example, Orion in the winter and
Cygnus in the summer — the appearance of a particular constellation could
signal planting or harvest.
In these modern days of wristwatches and smartphones, few people
use the sky to tell time, but professional and amateur astronomers alike
continue to use constellations as
waypoints in the sky. Parts of constellations sometimes point toward other
stars or objects.
The “pointer stars” of the Big Dipper
point toward the North Star (Polaris);
the belt of Orion points toward the
Theatre
The center light area of this chart shows
boundaries for the constellation Orion.
Pleiades, a lovely open cluster of
young stars. The sky has also been
divided into puzzle pieces encompassing the 88 constellations recognized
by the International Astronomical
Union. These pieces help to categorize
astronomical objects; any object within
a constellation’s boundary “belongs” to
that constellation.
‘Stars’ continues on Page 9
PLANETARIUM MOVIE SCHEDULE
March 6: Dynamic Earth, 7 p.m.; Stars of the Pharaohs, 8 p.m.
March 7: Kaluoka’hina: the Enchanted Reef, 2 p.m.;
IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System, 3 p.m.
March 13: Black Holes: 7 p.m.; Secrets of the Sun, 8 p.m.
March 14: Oasis in Space: 2 p.m.; Cell, Cell Cell!, 3 p.m.
March 20: Dynamic Earth, 7 p.m.; Stars of the Pharaohs, 8 p.m.
March 21: Kaluoka’hina: the Enchanted Reef, 2 p.m.;
Zula Patrol: Under the Weather, 3 p.m.
March 27: Black Holes, 7 p.m.; Bad Astronomy, 8 p.m.
March 28: Oasis in Space: 2 p.m.; Secret Lives of Stars, 3 p.m.
The Rocky Horror Show will be
presented this summer in the CBC
Theatre, and auditions for the roles will
take place March 6 at 7 p.m. in the
Gjerde Center and March 7 at 12 noon
in the CBC Theatre. Callbacks are set
for March 8 at 1 p.m.
If you are interested in auditioning,
you need to come prepared to sing 60
to 90 seconds of a song from a
musical. Bring sheet music or a CD
without lyrics. Wear shoes and
clothing you can move in, and men
auditioning for Frank or Rocky should
wear form-fitting clothing.
This will, no doubt, be a show to
remember!
Lecture Series
This month, there are two lectures.
The first is a presentation by Greg
Curtis entitled “Economic Espionage
— How Our Allies and Adversaries
Target Us.” It will be presented at the
Mid-Columbia Library on Union in
Kennewick on March 12 at 7 p.m.
From Greg’s engaging interactive
presentation, you’ll gain a basic
understanding of foreign economic
intelligence collection and ways of
recognizing, precluding or neutralizing
attempts by hostile foreign interests to
harm the U.S. economy. The host for
the evening is our valued partner,
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
You can also take in a presentation
by Robert Bartlett at the Richland
Public Library entitled “The Story of the
Triple Nickel: Black Paratroopers in
Washington State,” on March 19 at
7 p.m. It will be hosted by the Friends
of the Richland Public Library. In May
of 1945, an elite unit made up of some
of the Army’s best-trained paratroopers
were assigned to a remote airstrip in
Oregon as part of a highly classified
mission known as Operation Firefly.
Free Concerts
There are a number of concerts this
month in the CBC Theatre — all free to
the public — beginning at 7 p.m. On
March 10 the CBC Choir and Orchestra will perform, and March 12 is the
ever-popular Jazz Nite. On March 17
the Columbia Basin Concert Band will
play, along with guest performers of
the Southridge High School Wind
Ensemble.
We will also partner with the Robert
Richardson Memorial Scholarship
Committee on the evening of March 19
to host the final round of the scholarship competition, featuring the scholarship finalists in recital. This concert is
a wonderful chance to hear some of
the finest high-school talent in our
region.
Another fantastic partner of ours is
the Columbia Regional Pipe Band.
‘Arts’ continues on Page 9
Young musicians will compete at Hermiston High
I
nland Northwest Musicians is
sponsoring its 15th annual Young
Artists Competition to be held Sunday
afternoon, Mar. 8, at Hermiston High
School.
Instrumentalists and
vocalists up to age 25
will compete in four age
divisions — elementary,
middle school, high
school and young adult.
Cash awards will be
presented to division
winners, and some
participants will also be
selected to perform in
concert with the Inland
Northwest Orchestra on
May 2 and 3 in
Hermiston and
Richland.
The association of
musical ensembles serving southeastern Oregon and Washington under the
umbrella name Inland Northwest
Musicians is a nonprofit organization
formed in 1999. It consists of the 50member Inland Northwest Orchestra
based in Pendleton, the 40-voice Inland
Northwest Chorale of
Pendleton, the Wallowa
Valley Orchestra in
Wallowa, and the Willow
Creek Symphony and
Singers, consisting of a
30-member youth
orchestra and small
choral ensemble that
rehearses in Irrigon.
All Inland Northwest
Musicians’ concerts are
free. It was founded by a
group of instrumentalists
and vocalists who
wanted to make classical music available
to everyone, regardless
of income or geographic
location, and to help develop local
talent. Its sponsors help to keep all
performances free of admission
charges. The member groups have
‘Arts’
Continues from Page 8
This ensemble is part of the CBC graduation ceremony each year. The pipe band will
be performing in the CBC Theatre on
March 7 at 7 p.m. in a program entitled “An
Evening of Celtic Music.” Tickets for this
event are $17 for adults and $15 for seniors.
The tickets will be available only at the door
and will be non-reserved seating.
LitFest
After a successful
start of the season
with the popular event
“About the Book,”
LitFest continues with
Allen Johnson on
March 10 at 7 p.m. in
the Doris Roberts
Gallery at the
Richland Library.
The Richland
author will read from
his novel The AwakAllen Johnson
ening and has a few
other surprises up his sleeve to, as he puts
it, “make sure that no one nods off.”
Johnson is a leadership consultant who
has written several nonfiction works, including The Power Within: The Five Disciplines
of Personal Effectiveness.
Esvelt Gallery
We had a wonderful artist reception last
month featuring our amazing CBC faculty
members, and have now changed the space
over to our “Open Gallery.” This is a time
when we give CBC art students in various
media some open time to experiment and
explore. It runs from March 17 to March 26.
Stop in a take a look. You never know
what will be on the walls or on pedestals.
Bill McKay is Dean of Arts and
Humanities at Columbia Basin College.
‘Stars’
Learn how to use constellations to
navigate the night sky at the state-of-the-art
planetarium at Columbia Basin College. The
planetarium is open to the public on Fridays
(shows at 7 and 8 p.m.) and Saturdays (2
and 3 p.m.). Shows last one hour and
include a live “sky talk” and a full-dome
movie. Call (509) 542-4515 or visit
www.columbiabasin.edu/planet for more
information.
performed hundreds of concerts in
more than 40 small communities.
Most musicians performing in the
various Inland Northwest Musicians
ensembles are volunteers, and many
drive long distances to rehearse and
perform.
To hear all the orchestras and
chorales, you’ll want to attend the
outdoor “Pops Concerts in the Park” in
June. They will be held on June 20 in
Ione and June 21 in Athena.
For information, visit
inlandnorthwestmusicans.com.
IN BRIEF
Popular Kidz Dig Rigz coming up on May 16
Mark your calendars for “Kidz Dig Rigz,” a fundraising event for Kadlec
Foundation’s Pediatric Champions, on Saturday, May 16, in Columbia Park in
Kennewick. Kids are able to get up close and personal with different types of
“big rigs” — race cars, farm machinery, fire trucks, military vehicles and more!
Entertainment includes monster truck rides, the tractor ride-and-drive, bouncy
houses, face-painting, clowns, and visits from favorite mascots and superheroes. Last year’s Kidz Dig Rigz raised more than $40,000 for pediatric care.
Parent to Parent supports parents of autistic kids
The Arc of Tri-Cities’ Parent to Parent program has first-Wednesday monthly
meetings on autism resources from 11 a.m. to 1.p.m. at 1455 Fowler St. in
Richland. RSVP to (509) 783-1131, ext. 108, or [email protected].
Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler returning to Tri-Cities
T
THE SCHEDULE
he historic Columbia Gorge
Sternwheeler will be back in the TriCities April 17-26 for a week of cruises
departing from the Clover Island Inn.
On the schedule are lunch, brunch and
dinner cruises, plus a cruise through
the Snake River locks. Or, for a bargain
price you can take a sightseeing
cruise without a meal. The boat will
also be available for one-level rentals
and private events.
The Columbia Gorge is an authentic
499-passenger sternwheeler reminiscent of the ships that cruised the
Columbia in the 1800s. It’s a replica of
the historic Bailey Gatzert, which
operated on the river from the 1890s to
the 1920s.
Lunch cruises last two hours and
are perfect for an afternoon getaway, a
birthday, office party or entertaining
out-of-town guests. Along with your
lunch are the views and narration of the
sights along the way. The cost is $40
for adults and $20 for kids from 4 to 12
years of age. The champagne Sunday
brunch cruises are slightly more —
$46 for adults and $23 for kids.
The two-hour dinner cruise aboard
the Columbia Gorge is, quite simply,
the perfect night out. What makes it
perfect are the dazzling city lights,
The Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler docks at Clover Island in Kennewick on a
previous visit. The vessel, operated by Portland Spirit Cruises, will be back in the
Tri-Cities April 17-26, offering lunch, brunch, dinner and Snake River locks cruises.
great cuisine that is locally sourced
and prepared fresh on board, plus live
entertainment and narration of the
sights. The cost is $52 for an adult
and $49 for a child 4-12.
The Snake River locks cruise is a
special 5½-hour cruise that passes
through the locks at Ice Harbor Dam.
The $88 price includes the captain’s
narration, a continental breakfast and
lunch buffet.
For $28 per person, you can join any
of the trips except the locks cruises to
take in the sights without a meal.
Group pricing is available for 15 or
more. For information or to purchase
tickets, visit www.portlandspirit.com or
call (800) 224-3901.
Friday, April 17 - Dinner
(6:30-8:30 p.m.)
Saturday, April 18 - Brunch
(10 a.m.-12 noon. The dinner cruise
is sold out.)
Sunday, April 19 - Snake
River Locks (10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.);
Dinner (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
Monday, April 20 - Lunch
(12-2 p.m.); Dinner (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, April 21 - Snake
Dinner (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, April 22 - Lunch
(12-2 p.m.); Dinner (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
Thursday, April 23 - Snake
Dinner (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
Friday, April 24 - Lunch
(12-2 p.m.); Dinner (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
Saturday, April 25 -Snake
Dinner (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
Sunday, April 26 - Brunch
(10 a.m.- 12 noon); Brunch (24 p.m.)
Visit portlandspirit.com for
tickets and information.
March symphony concert will feature Young Artist winners
The Mid-Columbia Symphony will
present the next concert in its 70th
Anniversary Platinum Season on
Saturday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. in
the Richland High School Auditorium.
The concert will include two masterpieces from the Romantic period.
First, the orchestra will play the
Academic Festival Overture by
Johannes Brahms. Brahms composed
the piece in the summer of 1880 as a
thank-you to the University of Breslau,
which had awarded him an honorary
doctorate degree. The overture is an
ironic wink at academia, filled with
memorable settings of melodies that
were actually student beer-hall tunes.
Eight-year-old pianist Nathan Hu will
join the orchestra for the first movement of J.S. Bach’s Piano Concerto
No. 1 in D Minor. High-school flutist
Grant Bender will also be a featured
soloist in Mozart’s Concerto for Flute
and Orchestra No. 2.
Hu is the son of Dehong Hu and
Lei Wang of Richland. Bender also
lives in Richland and is the son of
Chuck and Erica Bender. Both
received cash prizes in the Young
Artists’ competition and were chosen
to play as soloists with the orchestra.
Rounding out the program will be
Antonin DvoYák’s Symphony No. 7.
Long overshadowed by DvoYák’s own
Symphony No. 8 and Symphony No. 9,
the Symphony No. 7 is beginning to
gain the recognition that it deserves.
For information and tickets, visit
midcolumbiasymphony.org or call the
symphony office at (509) 943-6602.
Enjoy food, live music at
Barnard Grffin Wine Bar
Jerry England has helped plan Liberty Christian’s Patriot Car Show and will be
proudly displaying this classic hot rod.
Cruise on over to the 2nd
annual Patriot Car Show
L
iberty Christian School will hold its
2nd annual Patriot Car Show on
Saturday, April 18, at the school at
2200 Williams Blvd. in Richland.
This event started with an idea that a
student shared, and with some hard
work by volunteers, the idea came to
fruition last spring. This year, the
planning committee is hoping to see a
much larger turnout by hosting it on a
Saturday and increasing awareness.
“The car show is an invitation to the
entire community.” said Superintendent
Jim Cochran. “We want to bring people
onto our campus and share the
excitement that is going on.”
The show will take place at the
school from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Registration for participants is $15 per
car and includes lunch. Food will be
available for purchase from the
You may know Barnard Griffin for its
signature label wines — and maybe
even for the French-accented contemporary cuisine of the Barnard Griffin
Wine Bar and Eatery in Richland. But
did you know about the live music
every Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.,
with no cover charge?
Here’s the lineup for March:
March 6: Enjoy the music of the
Knutzen Brothers, who play original
songs, standards, old-time country and
pop favorites. Every performance is
unique.
March 7: Wayman Chapman
plays his versatile repertoire, best
known for smooth R&B, blues, jazz
and funk.
March 13: Jack Rothwell entertains with all your favorite tunes from
the 1960s and 70s.
March 14: Guitarist and vocalist
Eddie Manzanares plays a combination of jazz and Latin sounds from
bossa nova to flamenco and salsa.
March 20: Bluezette band
members are all outstanding solo
musicians as well — Steve Haberman,
Trish Thompson and Cathy Kelly. They
play a delightful blend of retro tunes,
current hits and originals.
March 21: Baja Dunes plays a
feel-good mix of tunes ranging from
classics by Van Morrision and Steely
Dan, to smooth jazz and blues ala
Herbie Hancock.
March 27: Guitarists Tony Woods
and J.P. Benitez play Latin rhythms.
March 28: Jim Basnight fronts his
band that plays a number of styles
including rock from the 50s through the
90s as well as soul, punk, funk,
Americana, alternative and blues.
Visiting the Wine Bar and Eatery
allows you to explore Barnard Griffin’s
exclusive edition Reserve wines that
have limited distribution outside of the
winery. When the weather warms you’ll
be able to dine on the lovely patio at
Barnard Griffin, but your dining experience is in a lovely setting at any time
of the year.
For information and reservations, call
(509) 627-0266.
school’s booster organization as well,
and there’ll be other vendors and
bounce houses for the children. A
silent auction will also take place
during the hours of the car show, with
funds going toward the educational
efforts of Liberty Christian School.
Following the car show, the school
will be transformed into the classic
Route 66 for the Mid-Columbia Auction
and Dinner. This portion of the day is
by ticket purchase. It includes additional silent-auction items, followed by
dinner and a live auction. Tickets are
$30 each or $200 for a table of eight.
For more information, to register a
vehicle or to purchase tickets to the
auction and dinner, visit the website at
auction.libertychristian.net or contact
Kris Dunham, development coordinaAcoustic musicians the Knutzen Brothers will play at Barnard Griffin on March 6.
tor, at (509) 946-0602.
IN BRIEF
Celtic music concert moves to CBC Theatre
This year’s “Evening of Celtic Music” concert by the combined Desert Thistle
and Columbia Regional Pipe Bands will be held on Saturday, March 7, at the
Columbia Basin College Theatre beginning at 7 p.m. If you thrill to the sound of
Scottish bagpipes, you will love this concert. Also, special performances will
include Scottish fiddlers, solo piping and drumming and traditional Celtic music
of all kinds. The Columbia Regional Pipe Band is composed of local players as
well as pipers and drummers from around the region — Portland, Spokane, and
even Western Montana — who began playing with the local Desert Thistle Pipe
Band members in 2011. The combined group is known as the Columbia Regional Pipe Band. The goal of this regional band is to compete at Highland
Games events during the summer and travel to Glasgow, Scotland, in August to
compete in the World Pipe Band Competition. Tickets to the concert at CBC
are $17 for general admission and $15 for seniors 65-plus and youth under 12.
They can be purchased at the door. Visit desertthistlepipeband.org.
Chris Tomlin’s ‘Love Ran
Red’ tour will come here
G
rammy and Dove Award-winning
Christian music sensation Chris
Tomlin is hitting the road again with his
“Love Ran Red” Tour, featuring Christian music favorites Tenth Avenue North
and Irish sensations Rend Collective.
The tour makes a stop at Toyota
Center in Kennewick on Thursday,
April 9, at 7 p.m.
Chris Tomlin serves as worship
leader at Passion City Church in
Atlanta, led by communicator and
pastor Louie Giglio. As the songwriter
behind the worship favorites “How
Great is Our God,” “Jesus Messiah,”
“Holy is the Lord” and “Forever,” Tomlin
continues to write songs that connect
people to their faith.
The folk-influenced Rend Collective
from Bangor, Northern Ireland, will add
some zany fun to the concert. The
group employs a bewildering array of
children’s toys and handmade oddities
as instruments. Their endearlingly
raucous live shows have sold out tours
on both sides of the Atlantic.
You’re encouraged to buy tickets
early. The last time Tomlin played
Toyota Center, the show sold out. The
highly anticipated night of worship will
feature Tomlin’s signature tunes as
well as new songs from his “Love Ran
Red” album, which was released in
October.
With 10 albums, 12 number-one
radio singles, a Grammy Award, eight
additional Grammy nominations, three
Billboard Music Awards, 21 Dove
Awards, a platinum and four gold
albums to his credit, Chris Tomlin is
among the most well-known and
influential artists in contemporary
Christian music. Referred to by Time
Backstage at the 2012 Grammy Awards
in Los Angeles, Chris Tomlin poses after
receiving the award for Best
Contemporary Christian Music Album.
Magazine as “most likely the most
often-sung artist anywhere,” Tomlin
also has 15 of the top 100 songs that
are licensed by Christian Copyright
Licensing International, with four of
them being in the top 10.
Opening the show will be Tenth
Avenue North, headliners in their own
right with four studio albums and
multiple Dove Awards, along with
energetic worship favorites Rend
Collective.
Advance tickets are $35 and $25 for
reserved seating, and will $5 more at
the door. Tickets are available through
the Tri-City Bible Bookstore in
Richland, all Ticketmaster outlets, the
Toyota Center Box Office and online at
ticketmaster.com. For phone orders,
call (800) 745-3000.
Miss Tri-Cities Program plans open house
The Miss Tri-Cities Scholarship
Program invites all who are interested in participating as a teen
contestant or for Miss Tri-Cities, or
as a little sister or a volunteer, to
attend an open house on March 21
from 1 to 3 p.m. at Banner Bank,
201 W. First Ave. in Kennewick.
Miss Tri-Cities 2014, Samantha
Brown, and Miss Tri-Cities Outstanding Teen of 2014, Paige
Rebstock, will be there to share
highlights of their year of service and
to answer questions. Applications
and brochures will be available.
For the “Miss” Program, contestants must be at least 17 years of
age, a graduate of high school
before last July 1, and no older than
24 as of next Dec. 31. For the teen
program, a contestant must be from
13 to 17 years of age and not a
graduating high-school senior in
2016, which would make her eligible
for the Miss Program instead.
Contestants must not have ever
been married, must adopt a platform
or cause and meet residency and
character requirements of the Miss
America organization. Each contestant must also have a musical or
dramatic talent.
The Miss Tri-Cities Outstanding
Teen Pageant and the Miss Tri-Cities
Pageant will take place in the
Kennewick High Auditorium on
July 19. Winners will compete in the
Miss Washington Outstanding Teen
Pageant in May 2016 or the Miss
Washington Pageant in July 2016.
Visit misstricities.org, where you
can submit an application if you
wish. The deadline is April 10. If you
have questions, call (509) 539-3252.
IN BRIEF
Red Cross sponsors Real Heroes Breakfast
Each year, individuals and organizations that have had a positive impact on
the lives of others — whether through a lifesaving action or tireless work to
benefit the community — are honored by the American Red Cross at the Real
Heroes Breakfast. This year’s breakfast will be on March 5 from 7 to 8:15 a.m.
at the TRAC Center in Pasco. The breakfast is free and open to the public, but
RSVPs are required and you will be asked to consider a financial gift to the Red
Cross during the event. For information about the 2015 Real Heroes Breakfast,
or to RSVP, call the Benton-Franklin Red Cross office at (509) 783-6195.
Mothers bond with sons at ‘Leprechaun Limbo’
The third annual Leprechaun Limbo Mother-Son Night Out, a fun event for
mothers to bond with their boys, will be held on Saturday, March 7, from 6 to
10 p.m. at the Southridge Events Center in Kennewick. The event features a
dance party and hands-on activities and games, organized by each of the event
sponsors. Admission is $60 per couple at the door, and $20 for each additional
son. For more information, visit leprechaunlimbo.com.
So many blues and roots artists in one place! It’s the fourth annual Walla Walla Guitar Festival, sponsored by Robin Barrett and the Coyote Kings.
Coyote Kings sponsor Walla Walla Guitar Festival
F
or two days, March 13 and 14,
Walla Walla becomes the Pacific
Northwest blues and roots capital
when the Coyote Kings present 15 top
Northwest acts in five venues in
beautiful downtown Walla Walla. It’s
the fourth annual Walla Walla Guitar
Festival, and it’s a great big party!
This year the festival is preceded on
Thursday night, when the guitar festival
takes over the Thursday-night jam at
Sapolil Cellars, hosted by Robin
Barrett and Big Monti Amundson. If
you’re in town a day early, this will be
a great show, and there’s no cover.
The Friday-night kick-off begins at
6 p.m., but it’s always fun to arrive
early and explore downtown Walla
Walla. The kick-off is the warm-up for a
very full day (and night) on Saturday.
The Friday-night music starts with
the Campbell Davis Band at Sapolil
Cellars at 6 o’clock. Then at 8 p.m.,
Junkyard Jane plays at Sapolil Cellars
and the Randy Oxford Band, featuring
Lady A, will perform at VFW Post 992.
That will be followed at 10 p.m. by Dan
Faller and the Working Poor at the
VFW, and Rock Blyth and Two Faced
Johnny at Sapolil.
Saturday sessions run from noon
until 2 a.m. Sunday. Acoustic Showcase starts it off at noon at Sapolil
Cellars, featuring Billy Stoops, Big
Monti Amundson and Gary Winston.
From 2 in the afternoon until 7 that
evening, the Elks Lodge is home to the
“Large Show.” It will feature Robin
Barrett and the Coyote Kings with Big
Monti, the Rafael Tranquilino Band and
the Strange Tones.
From 7 to 8 p.m. there will be a
break in the action to allow you to have
dinner and regroup for the long night
ahead. And you’ll need it, because at
8 p.m. the “Guitar Crawl” begins and
continues until midnight. It will feature
the Rae Gordon Band and Chris Lord
and Cheatin’ River at Sapolil Cellars,
the Jesse Weston Band and the
Wasteland Kings at the VFW, and
Kevin Selfe and the Tornadoes from 9
to 11 at Main Street Studios. At
midnight at Sapolil Cellars is the
“Allstar Jam,” hosted by Vaughn
Jensen and Tuck Foster, running until
the 2 a.m. close.
To all this great entertainment, add
the famous Walla Walla Guitar Festival
drawing. Every person who buys a
ticket to the festival also receives a
ticket for the drawing, with more
available for sale. Prizes include a
cigar-box instrument from Front Porch
Guitars, a Fender guitar from the Music
Machine and a gorgeous 20-by-30-inch
framed print of Scott Barnett’s “Sunset
on Downtown Walla Walla.” There will
also be plenty of food items, travel and
Walla Walla wines in the drawing.
Tickets are $20 for Friday and $40
for Saturday and are available online at
wallawallaguitarfestival.com. A pass for
the whole weekend is $60, and motelfestival packages start at $169.
Members of the Washington Blues
Society receive 5 percent off the cost of
tickets and motel-festival packages. On
the website, type “member” in the
promo box to receive the discount
The Walla Walla Guitar Festival is
the “shake off your cabin fever” party of
the year, so get your tickets and
lodging now!
For Mom’s Weekend, WSU
presents Sheryl Crow concert
S
heryl Crow is a nine-time Grammy
winner who has sold more than 35
million albums around the world. She
will be in Pullman for a Mom’s Weekend concert on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. in
Beasley Coliseum.
Sheryl Crow has performed duets
with musical luminaries such as Sting
and Mick Jagger, has been nominated
for an additional 27 Grammys, and has
released eight studio albums (seven in
the top 10, four reaching platinumplus), plus a quadruple-platinum
greatest hits collection and a Christmas album.
Her most recent album, “Feels Like
Home,” captures the sound of a great
and established artist enjoying a fresh
start. It features songs on which Crow
collaborated with her longtime guitar
player and frequent co-writer Jeff Trott,
with whom she co-wrote such Crow
classics as “If It Makes You Happy,”
“My Favorite Mistake,” and “Every Day
is a Winding Road.” It also features
songs by Nashville writers Chris
DuBois, Luke Laird, Natalie Hamby
and Chris Stapleton, among others.
Crow’s hit singles cross over several
genres.She has a combined 40 top-10
hits on various Billboard charts,
including the Hot 100.
Other activities during Mom’s
Weekend in Pullman, April 10-12,
include three stage performances of
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest in
Daggy Hall; several showings of the
movie Into the Woods in the CUB
Auditorium; “Sky Moms” in the WSU
Planetarium; and an open house in the
Abelson Hall Greenhouse. There’s
much more, and you’ll find a complete
schedule of activities online at
momsweekend.wsu.edu.
Tickets to the Sheryl Crow concert
are $60.50 for the general public and
$55.50 for WSU staff, faculty and
students. They are on sale now at the
Beasley Coliseum box office, Tickets
West outlets and online at
ticketswest.com. For phone orders,
call (800) 325-SEAT (7328).
For information, visit the website
beasley.wsu.edu.
Gesa Power House Theatre offers
comedy, theatre, children’s show
The Gesa Power House Theatre, the
former coal-gas and electrical generating plant in Walla Walla that is now a
center of arts and culture, has a varied
schedule of arts event in March. Here’s
what’s coming up:
The Moms’ Network
Fundraiser — March 7
Maryellen Hooper, winner of the
American Comedy Award for Best
Female Stand-Up, performs at 7 p.m.
on March 7 as part of a fundraiser for
The Moms’ Network. A lip-sync
competition by local competitors and a
dance party will round out the evening
of entertainment. Reserved-seat tickets
are $50, and VIP tickets that include a
meet-and-greet with Maryellen Hooper,
wine, refreshments and a swag bag,
are $85.
Myth Understandings
for children — March 12
The Adventist Health Little Watts
Children’s Series continues with
Comedian Maryellen Hooper will
Theater Simple’s Myth Understandings perform March 7 at the Moms’ Network
on Thursday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m.
Fundraiser at the Gesa Power House.
It’s a funny, physical and sideways
look at myths and fairytales and their
battle to survive in our world of technol- $25. This show is recommended for
ages 18 and up. Beer and wine will be
ogy. Two excitable scientists testavailable throughout. Next up in the
driving a personal thinking machine
2015 Comedy Series is “Matt Baker’s
(“iHed”), containing all the world’s
myths and stories, are thrown into the Comedy plus Stunt Show” on Saturmiddle of a world of adventure, excite- day, May 16.
ment and danger. Tickets are $9 for
adults and $6 for youth. This show is
A Gay SDA Play (Works
suitable for ages 5-13, with plenty of
fun for the adults in the audience. Next in Progress) — April 1
Local playwright Bradley Nelson
up in the Adventist Health Little Watts
explores
the real-life struggles between
series is Nearly Lear on Thursday,
the Seventh-day Adventist religion,
April 9.
which is strongly represented in the
Walla Walla community, and members
“Theatresports”
who come out as gay. Nelson takes
(Improv)— March 13
his script to the Gesa Power House
On March 13 at 7:30 p.m., Seattle’s Theatre on Wednesday, April 1, at
7 p.m. for a staged reading as part of
longest-running comedy show,
“Theatresports,” will come to the Gesa the Works in Progress series presented by Shakespeare Walla Walla.
Power House stage. It’s competitive
For its dialogue, the play draws from
improvisational theater in which two
more than two dozen interviews.
teams face off and take audience
Admission is $12 at the door. Free
suggestions to create scenes on the
spot. It is noted for the wickedly sharp admission to students and teachers.
For more information and ticket
wit and lightning reflexes of the actors.
sales, visit the Gesa Power House
A panel of local judges decides the
Theatre online at www.phtww.com.
winner. Reserved-seating tickets are
SEW-Q quilt auction will
benefit Hospice House
T
The nonprofit SEW-Q Guild was
he 19th annual quilt auction of the
South Eastern Washington Quilters founded in 1995, and its connection to
Hospice dates back to 1996 when the
(SEW-Q) Guild, will be held on SaturTri-Cities Chaplaincy was preparing to
day, March 14, at 2 p.m. at the
Southridge Event Center in Kennewick open the facility and the guild was
preparing for its first auction. Last year,
in conjunction with the popular Spring
SEW-Q was able to donate
Tri-Cities Antique Show. The
$3,000 to the Tri-Cities
show is open on March 13
Chaplaincy for Hospice.
and 14, and a quilt preview
Every year, SEW-Q
will begin when the show
members also create
opens on Friday, March 13,
handmade ornaments and a
at 4 p.m. Friday hours are 4
tree skirt to decorate a
to 8, and on Saturday the
Christmas tree at Hospice
quilts can be viewed from
House, and these items are
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
auctioned the following year
This is the first antique
with 100 percent of the
show of the year and the
proceeds going back to the
largest in eastern WashingThe 2015 raffle quilt charity.
ton (see page 5). The annual
The remainder of the
show provides a full specauction
proceeds fund the
trum of antiques and collectibles. Your
guild’s
activities
and
its other commu$7 admission fee for both the quilt
nity service efforts. SEW-Q members
preview and the antique show is good
make and distribute 60 to 70 lap and
for both days.
wheelchair quilts every year to a
The live auction featuring dozens of
variety of organizations.
quilts will start at 2 p.m. In addition,
The quilt auction allows members to
the winner of the SEW-Q raffle quilt
fulfill the SEW-Q mission statement:
will be drawn immediately following the
“SEW-Q is focused on expanding the
auction.
art of quilting through fellowship,
The variety of quilts at the auction is encouragement of creativity and
astounding. From baby blankets to
promotion of self-esteem of SEW-Q
king-size “man quilts,” from contempo- members. We will strive to create
rary to country styles, from wall
community awareness of quilts and
hangings to comforters, from the
quilt-related articles through the
practical to the heirloom, SEW-Q
presentation of history, design and
offers a quilt for every home, every
past, current and future construction
need and every décor. And when you
techniques. Through these efforts we
bid on a one-of-a-kind treasure of
will strive to make a difference in the
handcrafted fabric art, you are also
lives we touch.”
offering your support to an outstanding
For more information about SEW-Q,
community resource, Hospice House.
visit www.sewq.org.
Blues icon Taj Mahal will head a long list of great performers for UnTapped 2015.
Taj Mahal will headline
UnTapped Festival in May
On Saturday, May 9, the Benton
County Fairgrounds will come alive
with the sounds of award-winning
bands. Thousands of fans of blues and
brews will be on hand for the music
and the chance to sample the wares of
Northwest microbreweries.
Mark your calendar for the 19th
annual UnTapped Blues and Brews
Festival on Mothers’ Day weekend,
May 8 and 9. It begins on Friday night
with a pre-show party at Clover Island
Inn, and a lengthy roster of great
performers will entertain all day
Saturday at the fairgrounds.
Headlining this year will be Taj
Mahal, a Grammy-winning blues
musician who writes music and plays
the guitar, piano, banjo and harmonica,
among many other instruments. In his
50-year career he has redefined blues
music by incorporating sounds from the
Caribbean, Africa and the South
Pacific.
The other headliner group is Too
Slim and the Taildraggers, a Spokane
band led by “Too Slim” Langford. This
group is an award-winning favorite of
the Inland Empire Blues Society.
The festival features microbrews from
across the region, including local
favorites, and breweries compete for
honors.
For updates on the event and ticket
sales, keep checking back with the
event website, untappedblues.com.
Local show is set — ‘Dancing with the Tri-City Stars’
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By Beth Trost-Hayter
or years, those of us who love
graceful ballroom dancing have
loved and watched the popular TV
reality show “Dancing with the Stars.”
Now we’re going to have our own
local event — “Dancing with the TriCity Stars,” on Saturday, June 6. This
is a program that has been a long time
coming to the Tri-Cities, although such
local events been held in Hermiston,
Pendleton and Wenatchee, with great
success.
I have felt that someone with a
dance background should bring this
event to life in the Tri-Cities. Because I
operate a dance studio, Dance by Beth
Trost, and have faithfully followed the
TV show each season, I wanted to
emulate this popular show with local
celebrities. So I started the mirror ball
rolling.
I will be hosting the show and have
been working on it for months. I have
hired a professional ballroom dance
company from out of state to conduct
the event and provide the professional
dance teachers who will train and
dance with our local dancers. That is
this company’s main focus — helping
communities bring
this program to their
cities.
I attended
Hermiston’s recent
production, “Dancing
with the Hermiston
Stars,” which is in its
third year working with
the same ballroom
dance company.
I had been in
contact with the
director for months,
and we met face-toface in Hermiston.
Their company is
made up of professional dancers who
travel from city to city
each year with this
major production.
Our program will be
held at the Chief
Joseph Middle School
Auditorium in
ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars 2014” winners Witney Carson and Alfonso Ribeiro
Richland on the
evening of Saturday, June 6. Tickets will be $29,
local radio and television personalities, a
and I anticipate that they will sell out. Our cast
middle-school principal and others you will
members include a local mayor, a state senator,
enjoy watching compete for the mirror-ball
IN BRIEF
Full day of line-dance workshops scheduled
The Tri-Cities Line Dance Play Day with “Dancin’ Dean” instructing will be
held on May 16 at the Pasco Eagles. The cost is just $45 for all day if you
register by April 1, and will be $55 after that date. A half-day morning-only
session is just $25 before April 1 or $30 at the door if space permits. Hurry to
sign up, because the event will be limited to 70 dancers. The all-day session of
workshops begins at 8:30 a.m., includes a one-hour lunch break and ends with
open dancing from 5 to 6 p.m. Dancin’ Dean (dancindean.com) is a worldfamous line-dance instructor based in Vermont, and DJ Harvey Cameron wll
provide the music. Make checks payable to Debra Anderson and mail to 8713
W. Klamath Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336. For information, contact Debra at
(509) 531-3821 or [email protected], or Jo Miller at (509) 430-6856 or via
e-mail to [email protected].
Dance class will teach ‘showgirl’ routines
The “Women’s Broadway Dance Class” is an evening class and rehearsal to
learn dance routines for the Showgirls Dance Troupe, directed by Beth TrostHayter. It will be held on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. in March, April and May.
If you wish, you can take the class just for the fun and the exercise. You will
learn to dance like a showgirl or a Rockette and learn the routines to songs
such as “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” “Charleston,” There’s No Business Like Show
Business” and “New York, New York.” You can be fitted for costumes (optional)
if you’re serious about performing with the troupe. All ages are welcome. The
class is offered by Kennewick Parks and Recreation, and you can sign up by
phone at (509) 585-4293 or online at go2kennewick.com/recreation. If you have
questions, call Beth Trost-Hater at (509) 586-7609 or send her e-mail at
[email protected].
trophy.
We also have judges
with high profiles, and
they will critique each
dance routine and hold
up a number paddle
with a score, just as on
the TV show.
I will announce the
cast in next month’s
Entertainer and tell you
how to get tickets. And I
will have more exciting
news connected with
this event to entice you
to attend.
Save the date,
June 6, talk it up among
your friends and stay
tuned!
Beth Trost-Hayter
teaches Ballroom,
Swing, Latin and
Country Dance and can
be reached at (509)
586-7609; e-mail
[email protected].
Visit her website,
dancebybethtrost.com.
Allied Arts teams with food bank to feed the hungry
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By Bob Allen
unger is a problem here as it is in
most communities. The Allied Arts
Gallery at the Park is teaming up with
the Tri-Cities Food Bank to help
alleviate this condition by sponsoring
an “Empty Bowls” fundraiser.
Empty Bowls is an international
grassroots effort to fight hunger. The
basic premise is simple: Potters and
other craftspeople work with the
community to create handcrafted
bowls. Guests are invited to a simple
meal of soup and bread. In exchange
for a cash donation, guests are asked
to keep a bowl as a reminder of all the
empty bowls in the world. The money
raised is then donated to the Food
Bank.
Empty Bowls events have now taken
place across the United States and in
at least a dozen other countries. Many
millions of dollars have been raised and
donated to hunger-fighting organizations. Each group organizing an event
designs it around the needs of its own
community and is responsible for its
own event.
The largest hunger-relief organization
in the United States, Feeding America,
reports that the nation’s food banks
donated hand-made pottery and glass
bowls. These are on display at the
Gallery at the Park at 89 Lee Blvd. in
Richland, at the entrance to Howard
Amon Park. For a donation (suggested amount $20), people will
receive a bowl of their choice to take
home and a coupon redeemable at
several local restaurants for a bowl of
soup.
Participating restaurants include
Fox and Bear Public House, the Grill
For a donation, take home a handcrafted Empty Bowl from the Gallery at the Park in on Gage, Jack-Sons in Richland,
Richland as a reminder of world hunger, and enjoy soup from a local restaurant.
Andy’s North, Rosy’s Ice Cream and
Diner, Barnard Griffin Winery, the
recession and the number of foodcould soon be overwhelmed by deSage Port Grille, Zinful Panini Grill and
stamp recipients has increased
mand. Statistics show that 1 out of 8
Wine Bar, Atomic Brewpub and Eatery
dramatically. Your help is needed now and Monterosso’s Italian Restaurant.
Americans struggle with food insecumore than ever.
rity every day. Millions of people have
All donated money will go to The TriFor the local event, artists have
lost their jobs during the most recent
Cities Food Bank. A box for nonperishable food donations is also available at
the gallery.
SPEAKING OF HUNGER, DID YOU KNOW THAT…
The Gallery at the Park is operated
Hunger exists in every community in the nation.
by the Allied Arts Association, a
Forty percent of people served by the Tri-Cities Food Bank are children.
501(c)3 non-profit organization. For
In 2013, 14 percent of households (17.5 million) were food insecure.
more information on Empty Bowls and
In 2010, the Tri-Cities Food Bank served 125,000 people, 33,000 families.
the gallery, visit alliedartsrichland.org or
The Tri-Cities Food Bank distributes an average of 15 tons of food weekly.
call (509) 943-9815. The Gallery is open
More than 4 million senior citizens face hunger.
Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to
Source: Feedingamerica.org and tricitiesfoodbank.org
5:30 p.m., and Saturday from 10 to 5.
CyberArt 509 group has exhibit at the Smoke Stop
CyberArt 509, an online cooperative of artists in the Tri-Cities, is showing
artwork at the Smoke Stop, 113 W. Kennewick Ave. in Kennewick. The store is
open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Sunday from 12 to
5. Included are acrylic paintings by Greg Ashby, Ed David and Patrick Fleming;
earth paintings by Maggie Remington; watercolors by Jan Taylor, Claire
Hastings and Terry Madson; and photographs by Patricia Fleming, Fred Fraser
and Pan Pence. These works will be displayed through the end of March.
Learn to paint with watercolors
L
earning a fun new skill is a great
way to celebrate the rejuvenation
of spring. If you’re looking for a way
to throw off those winter blues, try
taking a watercolor class.
Tri-Cities watercolor artist Lisa
Hill is now accepting students for
March, April and May classes. She
gives her students a firm foundation
of knowledge by teaching the
fundamentals of color relationships,
color mixing, the importance of light
and dark value contrasts, and basic
paint application techniques.
The beginners’ class will create a
beautiful, realistic painting. More
experienced students will explore
in-depth techniques such as paint
pouring and negative painting, and
work with a wide range of subject
matter including flowers, animals,
birds, simple still-lifes and architecture.
Each class is a four-week series,
with one three-hour session per
week for a minimum of 12 hours of
instruction. Each class has a clear
focus with a lesson about a specific
“Tangerine and Cream,” by Lisa Hill
technique for painting a particular
subject. With a maximum of four
students per class, each student
will have plenty of one-on-one
instruction. All necessary supplies
are available for purchase.
For information about classes
and supplies, contact Lisa online at
LisaHillWatercolorist.com.
Custer’s Spring Arts & Crafts
Show returns to the TRAC!
Now in its 16th year, Custer’s Spring
Arts and Crafts Show is everything you
love about Custer’s Christmas show,
but with a spring touch! It’s the chance
to shop for yourself without the “I
should be buying Christmas gifts” guilt.
The show arrives at the TRAC Center
in Pasco on March 20, 21 and 22.
This fun event brings together more
than 150 professional artists and
crafters from all over the West Coast
region. Many of the artists return to the
show year after year, but each season
there are new artists in the mix. This
spring, more than 20 new artists will
join the event! All artists represent their
own work, and one of the highlights of
the show is the ability to talk with them
about their creative processes.
This show features pottery,
jewelry, woodwork, glass, photography, metal art, textiles, seasonal
décor, specialty gourmet foods and
much more. Whether your style is
eclectic, country craft, rustic lodge,
modern or fine art, there really is
something for everyone in every price
range. This show thrives on variety
and unique creativity!
Admission is only $6, good for all
weekend. Come and go as often as
you like. Kids 12 and under are
admitted free and the parking is free.
The hours of the show are: 10 a.m.
to 8 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 to 4 on
Sunday. For details, visit
www.CusterShows.com.
Quilters Guild celebrates
‘home’ as story source
Tri City Quilters’ Guild will present
its 32nd annual show and vendor mall
on Friday and Saturday, March 27 and
28, at the Three Rivers Convention
Center in Kennewick. Admission is $5,
and the parking is free. Food and
beverages will be available.
The theme, “The Story Begins at
Home,” was chosen by Floreine
Turlington, who chairs the event. Born
in the Philippines, having worked in
Hong Kong and now living in the TriCities, she knows the truth of that
theme.
“Home is where quilters create,”
Floreine said. “And most of our work
stays there or is gifted to serve homey,
utilitarian purposes — bedcovers,
pillow covers, table runners, garments.
But every choice contains a story.
Why that pattern? Why that block?
Why that color, that fabric, that quilting
design? We hope our exhibit explores
the narratives buried beneath the
cloth.”
Featured guest featured artist Mary
Lou Wiedman is an authority on story
quilts. She values them because
“quilters have the opportunity to tell the
world who they are and what they love”
by including fabrics and artifacts from
their families and friends.
In order to emphasize the uniqueness of each life, Mary Lou teaches
her students to be mavericks. The
titles of the books she has authored
embody those lessons: Out of the
Box: Unleash Your Creativity; Out of
the Box with Easy Blocks; and Flower
Power.
Featured member artist Judy Main
will exhibit her favorite and most
Guest artist Mary Lou Wiedman will
exhibit her colorful faux folk quilts. In
her lectures she will explain how, like
“Family Vacation,” they picture
memories and include fabrics and
embellishments from family and friends.
successful quilts. Many are her own
designs, and — because she relishes
competition — boast ribbons from
national and local shows and county
fairs. Her current enthusiasm is
community service, and she has
finished several pieces recently for
Quilts of Valor.
Several other quilters from the region
will share their quilting stories as well.
And a special exhibit will feature
furniture vignettes decorated with
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Action comedy Kingsman is homage to spy films
T
By Aubrey Langlois
here is something inherently sexy
about a British man who knows
how to handle his cars and his guns.
It’s another thing when it’s a juvenile
delinquent who has turned to drugs
and crime to keep up with his crazy
addiction to high-octane situations.
Kingsman: The Secret Service is a
James Bond-esque film that doesn’t try
to be or replace 007. But there are
enough incredible fight scenes, gun
battles, women with knives for feet and
just plain world-ending badness to go
around — and then some. Matthew
Vaughn wrote the screenplay, based
on the comic book The Secret Service,
and it pays homage to all the 1960s
spy flicks we loved and grew up on.
Following a washed-up street kid
from the bad side of London named
Gary “Eggsy” Unwin (Taron Egerton),
it’s immediately apparent that Eggsy
comes from a broken home. He has an
abusive stepfather, a drug and alcohol
problem and a long list of daddy issues
stemming from a dead paternal figure.
All of this is just the beginning of the
film and is mostly narrated by Harry
“Galahad” Hart (Colin Firth). It is
discerned that something went wrong
during a mission years ago and it’s
Eggsy’s father who ended up dying
because of Hart’s inability to see the
danger quick enough. To right the
wrong, Hart gives his friend’s son a
medal with a phone number engraved
on the back, to call whenever there is
suit and tie.
Fortunately, as in all good spy
movies, there is a dastardly evil villain
who causes trouble and threatens the
whole of humanity for his own selfish
desires. Samuel L. Jackson plays the
ball-cap-wearing, lisping billionaire
Richmond Valentine, bent on destroying humankind. Thank goodness
there’s some hunky spy to save the
world from devastation, or we’d all
really be screwed.
The writing for the movie is spectacular, as is the acting, and there are
choreographed fight scenes that blow
minds. There is never a dull moment,
and while not every second is jampacked with punches being thrown or
bullets shooting from smoking barrels,
even the more morose scenes are
suspenseful and the movie has a good
sense of balance. There is never too
Taron Egerton, Colin Firth and Samuel L. Jackson in Kingsman: The Secret Service
much comedy to seem unrealistic, and
never too much gore to make it feel
remark for nearly everything.
an emergency.
Hart wants to use the young man in shocking. However, in the end there are
Years go by. Eggsy is behind bars
bits about exploding heads and anal
after a nail-biting police car chase, and his highly selective spy club, and
jokes that do come on slightly stronger
Eggsy is given the option to join. He
he’s in need of a favor. When all else
does so because — than the rest of the film.
fails for getting
Kingsman is action-packed, classic,
well, who wouldn’t?
himself out of jail, he
well-written
and fun — all the things we
He is quickly
calls the number on
look
for
in
a
great
movie. This film has
immersed in a set of
the back of the card.
them
in
spades.
It’s
difficult to find an
insanely difficult
When he’s reoriginal
thought
in
the
great, wide world
tasks that could
leased, just outside
of
motion
pictures,
and
while this flick
inevitably end in
the jail is Hart, who
isn’t
a
completely
new
idea,
it’s
death, but he can’t
measures up the kid and finds he
surprisingly
messy
and
elegant.
might have potential. Eggsy, of course, stop. He wants to be a Kingsman,
There’s nothing cliché about
is the stupified ride-along who asks too even if he has to drop the pretend
Kingsman,
and it’s well worth watching!
gangsta-homie look, and don the suave
many questions and has a snarky
Mean girls turn teen comedy The DUFF into an unfunny rip-off
By Aubrey Langlois
There were slim pickings for datenight movies last month, so I ended up
at another teenage comedy/drama that
seems to be a slammed-together
remake of Mean Girls, Never Been
Kissed, and Not Another Teenage
Movie.
While that may sound appealing,
The DUFF, which is an interesting
acronym for Designated Ugly Fat
Friend, is really another unoriginal
spin-off of its predecessors. The only
difference between other movies and
this one is that, rather than the popular
girls trying to make over an unpopular
girl for laughs, it’s the geek who makes
herself over to get back at the pretentious high-school bimbos.
The film itself wasn’t poorly done,
and the acting of Mae Whitman in the
picture’s main role of Bianca Piper was
razor sharp. But every Hollywoodshipped film dealing with this subject
struggles to make an already very
attractive girl unattractive, and just
putting her in glasses and denim
overalls doesn’t quite do it.
Don’t let the slapped-on comedy
label for this film fool you. The ridiculous amount of mean-girl attitude is
entirely not funny.
Bianca is the DUFF to her friends
Jess and Casey (Skyler Samuels and
Bianca A. Santos), and she lives next
door to an extremely attractive jock
named Wesley. She finds out during a
With the homecoming dance coming
up and a down-in-the-dumps Bianca
being forced to attend it and write an
article about it for the school newspaper, it comes as an eye-rolling shocker
that the film completely ripped off a
scene from Pretty in Pink. Bianca goes
to the dance in a homemade dress. As
if that weren’t enough, Bianca makes
not one, but two long-winded speeches
about how people shouldn’t put labels
on others, and everyone’s a DUFF at
some point in their life... blah, blah,
blah.
OK, I’m just going to spoil it for you,
but don’t worry because you will have
seen it coming from a mile away. The
DUFF gets the guy — just not the one
Mae Whitman, left, as the DUFF, and girls with attitude. Guess who gets the guy.
she had in mind in the beginning,.
While most of us are all for films
Amell, will make every girl both cringe
party, thanks to Wes, that she is the
teaching young women to love and
at what comes out of his mouth and
DUFF, and while Bianca doesn’t have
respect themselves, this movie won’t
sigh because of his good looks.
to necessarily be ugly or fat, she just
and shouldn’t be one of those films. It’s
In an effort to make Bianca better
has to be uglier and fatter than her
difficult to stomach the unrealistic
looking, she and Wes hit the mall —
friends.
portrayal of overly pretty, hyperbecause everyone
This discovery
stereotyped groups and a main characknows better style
leads Bianca on a
ter who attempts to make herself
makes you more
mad dash to
beautiful to impress her crush rather
attractive — and
popularize herself
than just being herself. That isn’t the
while shopping and
by asking her
looking comfortable message that should still be fresh in
neighbor jock for
the audience’s mind as they leave the
together, they are
help in becoming
theater, but the thought lingers.
caught on camera.
“un-DUFFed” so she can ask out her
Avoid seeing the movie and consider
crush Toby (Nick Eversman). There are The video is then downloaded to the
internet. Wesley’s “sort-of-ex” girlfriend reading the book of the same title by
some chuckle-worthy jokes and
Kody Kiplinger, which I have heard is
Madison is insanely jealous and
wholesome humor, but nothing that
much better.
breaks free of its preconceived mold — completely out of her gourd, and a
except that Wesley, played by Robbie wave of cyber-bullying begins.
Animal lovers will love Duchovny’s book!
Holy Cow: A Modern Day Fairy Tale, by worshipped.
David Duchovny, Farrar, Straus and
A plan is put into action, and with
Giroux, 2015
Elsie’s brazen wit and drive to escape
the oppressive humans, there is
By JoDean Jordan
nothing that will stop her from getting
cow, a pig, and a turkey walk onto on a plane. Except that
she’s a cow, and her
a plane. No, this is not the beginhooves make booking
ning of a joke; it is the premise of the
a flight very difficult,
book Holy Cow. Elsie Bovary is a
and she doesn’t know
happy cow, spending her days being
milked by appreciative farmers, grazing how to blend in, and
she has no money,
in the pasture, and gossiping with her
and nothing to wear,
BFF, Mallory.
and it’s a very long
It’s the way it’s always been for
trek to the nearest
Elise and her mother, and her mother
before her. She is a contented creature airport.
Enter a fed-up pig
with a sense of humor and many
who wants only to get
friends. All the animals get along and
know their place on the sunny, produc- to Israel where he’s
sure he won’t end up
tive farm they call home.
on a dinner plate, and a
It’s when Mallory realizes that she
emaciated turkey who
has a thing for bulls and would like to
wants to escape the
get a better look that a new world is
farm before Thanksgivopened for Elsie. They sneak out of
ing. With a detailed
their fenced-in area, gaining access
plan and lots of practice
not only to the testosterone-filled
bullpen, but also to the farmer’s house. walking on two legs, the three unlikely
Elsie’s curious snooping reveals the allies are off to find contentment and
longevity.
farmer’s family gathered around the
This first book by actor David
“God Box,” a lighted talking machine
Duchovny is a clever fable full of
with moving pictures. It displays the
historical references, pop culture and
cruelties of human animal consumption, especially those that cause Elsie groan-worthy jokes. It takes its reader
on the journey for self-discovery of
to pass out repeatedly. Leather,
slaughterhouses, McDonald’s, chicken three amusing underdogs who are
willing to risk it all to find a happilycages, cruel act after cruel act — it
ever-after. From a pig converting to
never ends! That’s it! She’s going to
Judaism and changing his name to
India where cows are revered and
A
Shalom, and Tom the Turkey finally
learning to fly (in a way), to sassy
Elsie getting a chance to tell her story
the way she wants to despite the
advice of her editor, the
fable leads its readers to
an unexpected conclusion.
One downside to the
book is that it has a
tendency to get preachy
to its human readers at
times, but Elsie anticipates and justifies this
by informing her readers
that she went against
the advice of her editor
to tell the truth no
matter how controversial.
It also contains some
cliché sayings and
references that have been
“done to death” in other contexts
if not in this one.
Despite the book’s unconventional
take on the situation and overall
“weirdness” at times, it does hit home
with a solid message. “It is not right to
be reviled, nor is it right to be worshipped. And most importantly, it’s
very valuable not to be part of the herd,
but instead to be heard.”
This book can be downloaded
through Amazon Kindle, via iBook or
downloaded to a Nook for $10.99. It
can also be purchased in hardback at
Barnes and Noble for $15.83.
Movies
New Releases
Playing in Theaters
March 2015
6th Chappie
The Coup
The Second Best Exotic
Marigold Hotel
Unfinished Business
13th Cinderlla
Run All Night
20th Insurgent
The Gunman
27th Home
Get Hard
April 2015
3rd Furious 7
10th Underdogs
The Longest Ride
17th Child 44
A Little Chaos
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
24th The Age of Adaline
Little Boy
WSU geologist merges science, eyewitness interviews in his
new book about the disastrous Mount St. Helens eruption
May 18 will mark the 35th anniversary of Earth’s largest terrestrial
landslide in historical times — a result
of a restless volcano and a uniquely
violent eruption. The top of Mount St.
Helens plowed into Spirit Lake, throwing water 860 feet above lake level, in a
great inland “tsunami.”
A ground-hugging hot surge sped
across valleys and ridges, killing
dozens of people and nearly all other
life as it leveled 234 square miles of
forest. An extraordinary natural phenomenon — a vast cloud — rose 19
miles and mushroomed, plunging
much of Washington state into ashen
blackness darker than night as it
spread eastward.
Richard Waitt was part of a team
studying volcanoes in the Cascade
mountain range, and was one of the
first U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
researchers to arrive after the
mountain’s early rumblings. Not long
after the devastating eruption, he met a
couple who had barely outraced a
searing ash cloud.
Listening to their story, he realized
that people who were even fleetingly in
or just outside the explosion-leveled
forest observed processes that a
geologist later scrutinizing deposits
couldn’t know. He began interviewing
other witnesses and eventually collected hundreds of stories, often
making repeated visits to gather
additional details, correct errors and
resolve discrepancies.
‘I didn’t feel burned…’
Two people Waitt spoke with were
Jim Scymanky and Mike Hubbard.
Scymanky, about 12 miles northwest,
was logging a north slope above
Hoffstadt Creek.
“Rocks zinged through the woods,
bouncing off trees. Then the tops of
trees snapped off,” he said. “It got hot
right away, then scorching hot and
impossible to breathe. I was being
cremated. The pain was unbearable.”
of Mount St. Helens.
At first, Waitt sought only to docuHubbard was farther out — 16 miles
northwest near Green River.
ment the eruption’s natural processes;
“I was on my knees, my back to the but these descriptions and remarkable
hot wind,” he said. “It
personal experiences
blew me along, lifting my
seemed inextricably
rear so I was up on my
intertwined.
hands. It was hot but I
“Observations are valid
didn’t feel burned — until
to science only if place
I felt my ears curl.”
and time are known, and
those elements were
clarified by details of the
Readable science
adventure stories,” Waitt
Waitt is a meticulous
said. “Only together did
Ph.D. geological scientist
they
make a powerful and
who has studied, written
readable science story.”
and spoken about
He tapped numerous
volcanoes and the
other sources in addition
geology of the Pacific
to his interviews — legal
Northwest. He has
depositions, personal
collaborated on and
diaries, geologists’ field
appeared in eight films, including the
Discovery Channel’s “Amazing Earth,” notes, radio logs and police records.
Newspaper stories and even sun
“Mystery of the Megaflood” for PBS’s
NOVA series, the National Geographic shadows on photographs revealed
Channel’s “Ice Age Meltdown” and the additional intricacies. The book
History Channel’s “How the Earth Was includes numerous previously unpublished maps and personal photoMade.”
He has intimate knowledge of Mount graphs.
The book is available in paperback
St. Helens and is uniquely qualified to
merge an accurate chronicle of events for $22.95 at bookstores nationwide or
direct from WSU Press (800-354-7360)
with the related science. He has
or online at wsupress.wsu.edu. A
collaborated with Washington State
University Press to publish In the Path promo of the book can be viewed on
of Destruction: Eyewitness Chronicles YouTube.
Go Wild for Reading program scheduled
Regional Service Corps-AmeriCorps
is sponsoring the 10th annual “Go Wild
for Reading” event, which will celebrate
Earth Month and the environment. The
program encourages reading during
school breaks. Children of all ages and
their parents are welcome.
The program includes fun and
interesting books to read, activities,
crafts, guest speakers and games. It
will be held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on
March 31 and April 1 and 2 at the
Mid-Columbia Libraries in West Pasco,
Kennewick (both Union St. and
Keewaydin), and West Richland as
well as the Richland Public Library.
The “I Love to Read” poster contest
will be held for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Submit entries
at participating libraries during the
reading events. Posters must incorporate the “I Love to Read” theme and
be at least 8.5 by 11 inches but no
larger than 18 by 22. Twelve finalists
will receive prizes and bicycle helmets. and the grand prize winner will
receive a new bicycle.For information
and contest rules, visit www.rsca.us.
Releases
New DVD Releases
March 2015
3rd Godzilla
Foxcatcher
Life Parners
Ask Me Anything
6th Hunger Games:Mockingjay Pt
10th Night at the Museum 3: Secret
of the Tomb
Listen Up Philip
Happy Valley
Pioneer
17th The Penguins of Madagascar
Annie
Exodus: Gods and Kings
Song of the Sea
Top Five
24th Into the Woods
The Hobbit 3: The Battle of the
Five Armies
Unbroken
31st Interstellar
The Imitation Game
Wild
Outcast
April 2015
7th
A Most Violent Year
Home Sweet Hell
14th The Woman in Black: Angel of
Death
God Help the Girl
Batman vs. Robin
21st Fortitude
Little Accidents
28th Accidental Love
The Barber
Emerald
How many bubbles are needed in a glass of bubbly?
Various grapes, carbonation
F
izzy bubbles are the big draw for
those who love sparkling wine, but
can they tell the difference between
varying carbonation levels? And do
they have preferences as to how much
carbonation should be in their wine?
That’s what Washington State
University School of Food Science
graduate student Kenny McMahon is
looking at as part of his Ph.D. dissertation with advisor Carolyn Ross.
Findings from his first study “showed
that consumers like the lower carbonation levels but have a greater preference for the higher carbonated wines,”
said McMahon, who presented his
data at the Washington Association of
Wine Grape Growers annual conference.
A second study is being conducted.
Detection and preference
For the first study, McMahon
convened two panels — one with
trained wine tasters and one with
typical wine consumers.
He made his own sparkling wines —
with differing carbonation levels — in a
commercial Washington winery. The
carbonation range was zero to 7.5
grams of carbon dioxide per liter.
Photo courtesy of
Kenny McMahon, WSU
Kenny McMahon puts used glasses into bins
during a panel taste test for his study.
The trained panel was studied
regarding attributes related to carbonation. Panelists were asked to consider the perception of bite/burn,
carbonation/bubble-pain, foaminess,
numbing, prickly/pressure and
tingliness, as well as various aromas,
flavors and basic tastes.
McMahon said the trained panel
started to pick up those various
attributes at lower carbonation levels
than the typical consumers, but most
participants noted the carbonation by
about 2 grams per liter.
The consumer panel was studied to
see if participants noticed the differing
levels of carbonation and what amount
they preferred.
McMahon also asked both panels to
think about the carbonation in each sip
and how it impacted the sensation in
their mouths.
“We were looking to see at what
point people noticed the carbonationrelated attributes and what wine they
liked the most,” he said.
Sparkling wine is any wine containing carbonation, which gives rise to
bubbles. The wine can be made using
a variety of grapes, such as
chardonnay or pinot noir.
Some sparkling wines, such as
Portugal’s vinho verde, benefit from
lower carbonation levels, but there
haven’t been many studies on the
subject.
Traditional producers keep a steady
9 to 11 grams per liter because that’s
the way champagne was originally
made. A proportion of U.S. producers of
sparkling wine follow that tradition. But
only wine made in the Champagne
region of France can be labeled with
the term “champagne.”
IN BRIEF
Regional Chamber will hold annual awards luncheon
Registration is open for The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce annual
awards luncheon and meeting on March 25. The cost is $40 per person or $320
for a table of eight. The keynote speaker is John Murkowski of Pensar Development, Inc, and several awards will honor local business people. Register by
March 20 at tricityregionalchamber.com or by calling (509) 736-0510.
It’s like stepping into an earlier century when you enter the elegant lobby of the
Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center in downtown Walla Walla.
Enjoy the Easter brunch at Walla
Walla’s beautiful Marcus Whitman
If you’re looking for the perfect place
to go for Easter brunch, you’ll find
everything you’re looking for at the
Marcus Whitman Hotel in Walla Walla.
The staff is putting out a very special
buffet to celebrate the holiday, served
from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Easter
Sunday, April 5. You’ll need reservations, but that’s just a phone call away
at (509) 524-5139.
The hotel’s award-winning chefs will
put their special innovative twists on
some classic selections and offer a
variety of surprises for you if you’re into
culinary adventures. If you can’t make
the special Easter brunch, visit some
evening for a unique dining experience
or take mom to the Mother’s Day
brunch on Sunday, May 10.
Executive Chef Scott McLean works
with local growers to give his guests a
true farm-to-fork experience. Dine in
the Marc Restaurant, relax in the
Vineyard Lounge or schedule a Chef’s
Table for a truly memorable culinary
experience.
Easter brunch prices are $29.95 for
adults, $25.95 for seniors, $17.95 for
children 6 to 12 of age and free for
children 5 and under.
The Marcus Whitman Hotel and
Conference Center is in the heart of
Walla Walla, and was recently named
“Hotel of the Year” by the Washington
State Wine Commission. It is within
walking distance of wine-tasting
rooms, eclectic shops and art galleries. You can easily make a day of it
and enjoy what beautiful downtown
Walla Walla has to offer.
The Marcus Whitman originally
opened in 1928, and it was completely
restored and reopened in 2001. From
the moment you enter the Grand
Lobby, you’ll know you’ve discovered a
place that is like no other in our region.
For some stunning photos and other
information, visit the website at
marcuswhitmanhotel.com.
And be a hero to your family by
making your reservations now for a
very special Easter experience.
Celebrity chef says stuffing can be lifesaver all year
I
meatloaf recipe might call for, use
instead one-half that amount of leftover
stuffing for an extra flavor and moisture
boost to whatever else is featured in
the recipe.
Stuffing Dessert Topping:
Sprinkle a few small mounds of leftover
stuffing on a nonstick baking sheet and
bake at a preheated 425 F to dry it out
and make it crunchy. Sprinkle atop
leftover pie, or over vanilla ice cream or
frozen yogurt.
By Lisa Messinger
Creators Syndicate
s stuffing only a “gift” to your family
during the holiday season? If so,
you’re missing out on an easy addition
that elevates almost any everyday
meal to elegance — and that’s whether
you use easy boxed versions or
homemade, and whether it’s freshly
prepared or a luscious leftover.
Cathy Mitchell of HSN recently
wowed talk-show host Steve Harvey
with an eye-appealing and taste-budtempting meal of Chicken Cordon Bleu
Dump Dinner so easy it took less than
two minutes to assemble and appears
in her Cathy Mitchell Presents Quick
and Easy Dump Dinners cookbook.
The “dump” expert (she also wrote
the bestseller Cathy Mitchell Presents
Quick and Easy Dump Cakes and
More) advised to just dump convenience stuffing mix, which comes preseasoned, with a little water in the
bottom of a baking or casserole dish,
top with boneless skinless chicken
breasts, and then slices of ham, and
then a mixture of condensed cream of
chicken soup and honey mustard, and
then slices of Swiss cheese. Cover
and bake at 425 F for about 20 minutes, but definitely until the chicken is
thoroughly cooked: juices run clear
when a knife is inserted in the center
and the internal temperature at thickest part has reached at least 165 F.
Some busy home cooks don’t
realize that all kinds of interesting
ingredients can make the foundations
of stuffing that does double duty as a
dressing or side dish. Wild and
jasmine rice are excellent, like in Rick
Rodgers’ less-than-10-minute prep
creation in The Big Book of Sides that
also includes thawed frozen edamame
Photo courtesy The Big Book of Sides.
Quinoa, like this carrot and mint mixture, can be a good stuffing or side dish.
(soybeans that have moved mainstream into many major supermarkets), green tea leaves and fresh
ginger.
Quinoa (the popular grain-like seed
that includes a good amount of protein)
is the basis of Rodgers’ carrot and
mint specialty that follows and takes
just minutes to assemble.
First, here are some of my ideas for
leftover bread-based stuffing that can
make a lasting impression year-round:
Stuffing Sandwiches: A lot of
upscale restaurants are now regularly
serving hot bread-based sandwiches
that also include stuffing, meat and
condiments such as cranberry sauce
or chutney.
Stuffing “Cookies”: Sprinkle a
bit of ground cinnamon, grated nutmeg
and stevia, or another natural nocalorie sweetener, into leftover stuffing
and pat into cookie shapes on a
nonstick cookie sheet. Bake at a
preheated 425 F, checking every five
minutes for desired crispiness for
these slightly sweet and somewhat
savory crisp “cookies.”
Stuffing Oatmeal: Stir a few
tablespoons of leftover stuffing and an
optional few teaspoons of leftover pie
filling or cooked fruit puree or jam into
cooked oatmeal and then reheat to
desired temperature.
Stuffing Meatloaf: However
many breadcrumbs your favorite
QUINOA WITH CARROT AND MINT
1 tablespoon unsalted butter or
extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, cut into 1 / 2-inch dice
1 cup quinoa, rinsed well under cold
water in a fine wire sieve, and drained
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken
broth
1 / 2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh
mint
Yields 4 servings.
Melt the butter in a medium
saucepan over medium heat. Add the
onion and carrot and cover the
saucepan. Cook, stirring
occasionally, until the vegetables
soften, about 3 minutes.
Add the quinoa and stir well. Add
the broth and salt and bring to a boil
over high heat. Reduce the heat to
medium-low and cover the saucepan
again. Simmer until the quinoa is
tender and has absorbed the liquid,
20 to 25 minutes. (Don’t worry if the
quinoa is tender and some liquid
remains.)
Carefully remove it from the heat
and let it stand, covered, for 5
minutes. Carefully drain the quinoa in
a wire sieve, if necessary.
Add the mint and fluff the quinoa
with a fork. Serve hot. — The Big
Book of Sides by Rick Rodgers.
Psychic Expo: ‘Walking through the door changed me!’
The Divine Fellowship sponsors the
did that apply in my life?
15th
annual Northwest Healing Spirit
Little
by
little,
I
began
to
get
a
alf a lifetime ago, I went to my first
Expo on April 11 and 12. This event
psychic expo. I couldn’t get myself grasp of energy and how it works,
hosts vendors
and specifically how it
to walk through the door. I didn’t want
and lectures that
to be sucked into some guru stuff that works in my life. I
offer the opportulearned
how
positive
didn’t make sense and was all touchyenergy uplifts me and I discovered I wasn’t alone nity to help you
feely. I wanted answers, and people
floating around in caftans with turbans gives me strength
in my search for answers. on your journey.
We don’t have
and
how
negative
on their heads didn’t feel right to me.
your answers,
energy
drags
me
That put me on a path of selfbut we hold sacred space for you
down and makes me
discovery. I had to find out for myself
while you explore.
— not just take someone’s word for it. feel fearful and lifeless.
We’ve got lots of returning vendors
I discovered I wasn’t alone in my
As my journey unfolded, I learned to
that
have shared their creativity,
search
for
answers.
I
wasn’t
alone
in
have respect for all beliefs, even if they
artwork, and spiritual techniques with
didn’t fit for me. I learned about energy the journey toward awareness. Other
us before. And some interesting new
people came into my life, not to tell
and how every living thing is energy.
vendors join this year. For a full listing
me what to believe but to encourage
Even rocks and crystals have energy.
of our vendors and what they offer, go
me
to
keep
searching.
But what did that mean to me? How
H
By Janice Lynch
“
”
to our website
NWHealingSpiritExpo.com or find us on
Facebook. You will also find a listing of
the lectures and demonstrations that
are free with admissionadmission.
Whether you are looking for kindred
spirits, looking for some fun (take a
selfie at our selfie station), or looking
for help on your journey, $6 — or $5
and a non-perishable food item for our
local food bank — gets you in the door.
You will also be charged only $5 if you
donate a pet-food item for our local
animal shelter.
Maybe your journey will lead you to
walk through the door into the NW
Healing Spirit Expo on April 11 and 12.
I hope to see you there!
Sexual health has many other health amd relationship benefits
By Katie Klute
Sex…the topic alone can be a bit
scary, confusing and even uncomfortable. If you are struggling with your
sexual health, it may add to the
emotional rollercoaster the word alone
evokes.
At Therapy Solutions we strive for
“Wholebody Wellness.” That means
physical wellness, mental, emotional
and even sexual wellness. Many of our
clients struggle with pelvic pain,
changes during menopause, changes
during cancer treatment and even
through life’s transitional phases.
These can apply to empty-nesters,
newly married or even divorced
couples.
Sex provides our body with a
number of benefits. It increases our
immune system, lowers our blood
pressure, improves a woman’s
bladder control, counts as exercise,
can lower a person’s risk for heart
attack, can lessen pain, improve
sleep and lessen stress (WebMD).
No matter what or why, we at Therapy
Solutions take our clients’ health very
seriously and aim to treat the whole
person.
As a Certified Coach and Sex
Educator, I have the honor of working
with individuals who are struggling
with eating disorders, dealing with
it. They get to understand
chronic illnesses — and,
how body image can
yes, who have sexual
affect how we feel about
health questions or
ourselves, and therefore
concerns. Sex is a tricky
affect our sexual health
topic and one that is held
during and after cancer
in highest confidence and
treatment. Those who are
care.
in transition learn how to
During individual
revive their relationships.
sessions or classes,
So, while the topic of
clients learn about the
sexual health may cause
body’s changes and how
a bit of discomfort, it is an
they might affect their
Katie Klute is a Certified
important part of a healthy
sexual health during
Coach and Sex Educator with
life. We invite you to
pregnancy, childbirth and
Therapy Solutions in Richland.
attend one of our educapost-partum. Women
tional classes! You can also log onto
working through menopause will learn
our website and follow the link to ask a
how to navigate through the dreaded
confidential question. Visit
hot flashes, the ever-changing hormones and the moods that come with www.therapy-solutions.us.
Study: Online comments influence the debate
on immunizations, other health information
With measles and other diseases
once thought eradicated making a
comeback, healthcare websites are
educating consumers about important
health risks. But WSU researchers
say that people may be influenced as
much by online comments as by
credible science.
Writing in the Journal of Advertising,
WSU marketing researchers Ioannis
Kareklas, Darrel Muehling and T.J.
Weber reported that Internet comments from individuals whose expertise is unknown impact the way people
feel about vaccines.
Their study, “Reexamining Health
Messages in the Digital Age: A Fresh
Look at Source Credibility Effects,”
followed the recent measles outbreak.
The people studied were found to be
equally persuaded by the legitimate
science and the online comments.
The study provides some insight into
why the anti-vaccination movement has
been so persistent. The researchers
suggest that health websites should
include opposing viewpoints but should
also ensure that supportive comments
are abundant, easily accessible and
supported by solid research evidence.
A TRAVEL LEADERS SURVEY:
Water destinations popular; Europe getting cheaper
E
By Sondra Wilson
ach year, the Travel Leaders Group
asks agents throughout the U.S.
what their customers are buying and
where they are going. There are some
interesting results to share this year.
When it comes to international
travel, Americans are heading for the
water — to sail on it or relax near it.
But they’re also doing so in some farflung ports of call, including some that
are relatively new for cruises.
A Caribbean cruise is the top
international vacation destination for
2015, retaining its first-place ranking
from 2014. And Caribbean cruising is
very achievable for us in the Northwest.
Most leave from Florida, but we also
have Galveston and New Orleans as
optional departure points.
At number two, also unchanged from
2014, is Cancun, Mexico, for its miles
of beaches and activities for every age
and interest. Among this year’s
noteworthy events, the annual Food
and Wine Festival takes place March
12-15, with some of the world’s best
chefs offering lectures, demonstrations, wine-tastings and other
activities.
Water destinations, and specifically Caribbean cruises, still top the list of
Americans’ favorite travel, according to a Travel Leaders survey.
This would also include the Riviera
Maya area outside of Cancun. I’m
personally amazed at how affordable
these vacation options are. Packages
available at Travel Leaders include air
from Pasco, hotel for five nights, all
meals and drinks, all non-motorized
water sports, and in many cases,
resort credits. For about $1200 per
person you can take this trip this
spring.
Across the pond, things are changing. Europe is drawing American
tourists in the highest numbers this
millennium, capturing eight of the top
15 international destinations in the
survey, including London, which jumped
three spots to number three. European
river cruises and Rome complete the
top five.
What is positioning Europe to have a
banner year is the value of the dollar
relative to the Euro. Thanks to a
significantly stronger dollar, it’s a
buyer’s market for Americans who’ve
dreamed of seeing the world. At last
check, it will take $1.14 for us to buy
one Euro, and it hasn’t been that good
in a decade. But don’t put it off,
because who knows how long this
great value will last.
An escorted tour with an outstanding
company like Globus, with your own
guide, coach, and hotel program, is a
great option for first-timers. Very
attractive pricing through Travel Leaders
will get you on your way.
My favorite way to travel independently is to book a Monograms package. This program lets you prepay your
three-night hotel stay including daily
breakfast, gives you the assistance of
a local host to advise you, and includes
a half-day tour of each place you visit.
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‘Travel’
dock in beautiful villages. You can
come with me on the ultimate river
cruise to the Christmas markets of
Germany this next December.
Rounding out the top 10 international
destinations
for 2015 are Mediterranean
The tour will help you get your
cruises; Paris; Punta Cana, Dominican
bearings and send you back to revisit
Republic; and Montego Bay, Jamaica.
the places that pique your interest. A
As cruise lines launch new ships,
Monograms package is offered for
there
are more options for relaxation
most European destinations.
London, with its wealth of museums, and exploration. The eastern Caribbean, a popular choice for those on
churches, palaces and pubs, is a
their first voyage, includes such ports
natural starting point for exploring
of call as the U.S. and British Virgin
Europe. Sherlock Holmes is the
subject of an exhibit at the Museum of Islands.
Southern Caribbean destinations
London that runs until April 12. And
include
remote, unspoiled areas in the
The Best Western Hotel at Icicle Village Resort in Leavenworth
this year England marks the 200th
West
Indies
and Aruba. Western
anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo
Caribbean cruises sail to, among other
with a display at Windsor Castle, a
places, Jamaica and Mexico, where
short train ride from London.
Rome beckons travelers with its mix you can explore Mayan ruins.
With the United States enjoying a
of history, food and culture. Among the
stronger economy than many counnot-to-be-missed sights are the
tries, the U.S. dollar is in the midst of
n winter, spring or summer, there is
Planning a wedding? Start your lives Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and
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ans’ favorite in-state holiday destinaholding your wedding and reception at Chapel, where a new lighting system
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look
at
tion, the Bavarian village of
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River cruises are an increasingly
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least
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along the Continent’s most scenic
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waterways. Avalon Waterways offers a them too!
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Bad boys hit the TRAC Center Arena March 12-13
W
hen good little boys play in the
dirt, they use toy motorcycles
and trucks and act like they are racing.
When the big, bad boys get in the dirt
they go over the edge and the horsepower shakes the ground!
The bad boys of racing will be racing
in the TRAC Center Ranch & Home
Arena on March 13 and14 with the
Monster Truck Winter Nationals and
Thrill Show. The promoter of the event,
Checkered Flag Productions, promises
to return to Pasco with a show that will
have you on the edge of your seat.
“We know our fans have missed us,
and the good news is we are back and
we are bringing the biggest names in
monster trucks with us including TV
star and former world champion Bounty
Hunter,” said Checkered Flag President Ed Beckley.
Beckley is a former motorcycle
stuntman who has performed all over
the United States and is still doing
ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps over
cars. His crew travels to more than 70
events a year. You can visit the
company online at
checkeredflagproductions.com.
The field of trucks for the Pasco
show includes multiple television stars
Bounty Hunter, doing what the monster truck does best — thrilling audiences.
that will get the crowd on their feet. In
addition to Bounty Hunter, the trucks
that will compete include Scarlet
Bandit, Ghost Ryder, Heart Breaker,
Trouble Maker and Double Trouble.
To make an even bigger splash,
Beckley and his Checkered Flag crew
have added flat-track motorcycle
racing. The races are open for local
riders, and there will be some of the
best traveling pro riders in the races as
well. They will attack a smooth, fast,
flat track, ripping laps around the dirt
floor of the arena at white-knuckle
speeds and sliding sideways, speedway-style.
With a lineup of monster trucks, tufftruck competition and flat-track races,
Mid-Columbia race fans are going to
enjoy two nights of thrills and thunder.
Bring your camera to capture the
excitement.
“We will bring a mix of indoor flattrack motorcycle racing, monster truck
freestyle car crushing and side-byside racing,” Beckley said.
Ticket prices range from $15 for a
general admission children’s seat
(advance purchase) to VIP adult
seats for only $25. VIP seats are
expected to go fast. With a VIP ticket
you are allowed on the floor before the
races start to check out the trucks up
close. You can take photos with the
drivers and get autographs.
To purchase tickets, visit the TRAC
Center box office or the center’s
online box office at traconline.com.
For phone orders, call (509) 5432999.
If you’re interested in racing on the
flat track, call (940) 683-4742 during
Central time zone business hours, or
visit badboysofracing.com.
WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS
Read the accompanying article and
find the name of one monster truck
besides Bounty Hunger that will
compete in Pasco. E-mail the name to
[email protected].
The drawing will be held on
March 10, and you’ll be informed right
away by e-mail if you’re a winner.
Good luck!
Was ‘The Call’ in Super Bowl a super blunder?
There may have been
some logic behind the
play that lost the game
I
By ‘Philly’ Robb Francis
t will live on in infamy as “The Call.”
The Seattle Seahawks were on the
verge of becoming the first team in a
decade to win back-to-back Super
Bowls, and in a matter of seconds they
fell off the edge. They watched the New
England Patriots, led by the greatest
quarterback of his era and one of the
best of all time, erase a 10-point
Seahawks lead and swing a four-point
cushion in their favor.
Two minutes to go in the game and
the march toward two-in-a-row began.
Russell Wilson found Jermaine Kearse
down the right sideline for a catch that
defied all odds and expectations and
put Seattle four yards away from
history. Marshawn Lynch carried the
ball to the one yard line on first down,
setting up second and goal and “The
Call.”
Many have said it was the worst
decision in Super Bowl history. It’s not.
I would argue that Philadelphia Eagles
Head Coach Andy Reid’s time management in Super Bowl XXXIX included
a number of decisions worse than the
final call of Super Bowl XLIX. The worst
call in the history of the Super Bowl
would be an end around to a backup
offensive lineman. You see my point.
The wrong call?
It is understandable to be upset, and
to shake your head and wonder why
Seattle didn’t give the ball to the most
bruising running back in the game. It is
also understandable to believe it was
the wrong call, which I wouldn’t
necessarily disagree with. I will tell you
why it was done, and even though
there was a sound rationale for the
Seahawks doing what they did, it still
won’t take away the anguish.
In order to really understand the call,
you need to understand the situation.
Second down and goal to go from
roughly the one yard line, with one
time out left and twenty seconds on
the clock. You have to plan for the
three remaining downs in the series,
into the NFL replay broadcast of Super
Bowl XLIX may give the real insight into
who made the call and how it was
made. It leads not to Darrell Bevell or
Pete Carroll, but to Russell Wilson
himself.
Before Wilson found Chris Matthews
in the end zone at the end of the first
half to tie the game, the Seahawks
called a time out. Pete Carroll was
more than ready to send the field-goal
unit onto the field. But during that time
out, Wilson changed Carroll’s mind. In
the recorded audio, Wilson is heard
telling Carroll that he wants to make
the back-shoulder throw to Matthews in
the end zone, and that he knows he
can make that play. Carroll pauses,
then lets his QB go back on the field
and execute.
If Wilson were to fail on that throw,
the whole dynamic of the game would
change. Because the pass did find
Matthews, the true risk of that play has
been overlooked, but the reality is that
it was much riskier than the goal-line
play at the end of the game. The fact
New England Patriots' Malcolm Butler makes the game-winning interception.
that Carroll allowed Wilson to change
knowing what you have at your disis utterly ridiculous. If they didn’t want his mind in the first half suggests the
possibility that it happened again at the
posal.
Lynch to perform they wouldn’t have
With three downs, 20 seconds and
put him in a position to succeed, much end.
If you view Russell Wilson as your
one time out, at least one play will
less making a knee-jerk decision like
best
player and you want that Noll/
have to be a pass play. You can argue that at the most crucial time of the
Bradshaw,
Walsh/Montana, Belichick/
which down it should have been —
game — essentially “throwing” the
Brady
relationship
and legacy, then if
second or third — but there is no
game, for lack of a better term.
you’re
Pete
Carroll
you put your faith in
arguing that one play must come from
that
quarterback,
for
better or worse.
Who’s to blame?
the arm of Russell Wilson.
This
was
the
only
occasion
in the past
Wilson and Carroll have both taken
There was also information available
three
years
in
which
that
trust
didn’t
the blame for the final play, even
to Pete Carroll and Darrell Bevell that
turn
out
in
the
Seahawks’
favor.
It was
though Jermaine Kearse deserves his
you would not have known about
a
high-percentage
play
that
was
just
unless you had been keeping your own share for getting locked down by
not
executed
as
well
as
it
should
have
Brandon Browner and being unable to
statistics over the season. One of
been
on
more
than
one
front.
step in front of Malcolm Butler before
those stats is that, from the one yard
There is no guarantee that Lynch
he made the infamous pick.
line this season, Marshawn Lynch
would
have gotten into the end zone.
The real explanation for the final play
failed on four of five attempts. He also,
And
it
wouldn’t
have come down to
could have more to do with how the
twice, failed on third down and two
“The
Call”
if
the
defense had not
Seahawks’ touchdown at the end of
yards or less during the same Super
allowed
Tom
Brady
to throw two
the first half played out. The NFL
Bowl.
touchdowns
in
the
fourth
quarter.
records
audio
on
a
number
of
players
Much has also been made about a
Maybe
the
blame
shouldn’t
be the
during
the
Super
Bowl,
then
adds
that
potential political motivation. The
offense’s alone to shoulder.
audio to game footage to create
reasoning goes that the Seahawks
another dimension when revisiting the
didn’t want to give Lynch the ball
Philly Robb Francis can be heard
game. It started with NFL Films and
because they didn’t want him to win
along with Craig West on “The Locker
MVP and then have to pay him a ton of continues to this day with the NFL
Room,” weekdays at 10 a.m. on KONA,
610 on the AM radio dial.
money along with Russell Wilson. That Network. The audio that was inserted
IN BRIEF
Sign up for trip to see Mariners vs. Boston
The Kennewick Senior Center is sponsoring a bus trip to Seattle on Sunday,
May 17, to see the Seattle Mariners play the Boston Red Sox. With early
registration the fee is $89, but it will go up to $107 if you register after April 28. It
includes motorcoach transportation and seating between third base and left
field. The bus will depart from 500 S. Auburn in Kennewick at 7:30 a.m. for a
1:10 p.m. game time. There will be a dinner stop in North Bend on the return
trip, but meals are not included in the price. Register online with Kennewick
Parks & Recreation at go2kennewick.com/seniorcenter, or call (509) 585-4303.
Inland Empire bike ride lets you choose distance
The Entertainer will have more details next month, but mark your calendar
now for the Group Health Inland Empire bicycle ride on May 9, brought to you
by local Kiwanis Clubs. There are four distance choices from 25 to 100 miles,
starting in Columbia Park in Kennewick and taking you on scenic routes along
rivers, vineyards, orchards and wheat fields.The 25-mile ride, perfect for a family,
is $25 for adults, $10 for ages 13 to 17, and free for kids 12 and under when
riding with a registered adult. Helmets are required for all riders. Registration
forms are available at Tri-City bicycle shops, REI, health clubs and online at
inlandempirecentury.org. You can also call (509) 586-6836 for information.
Register by April 11 to get a tee-shirt.
Spring renewal — time to get dirty in the garden!
T
By Micki Perry
he first day of spring isn’t until
March 21, but spring fever has
already hit big-time. Every chance I
get, I am out in the garden, cleaning up
the garden beds and paths, weeding
the stray grasses and chick weed,
digging in the dirt, and spreading
mulch (chopped-up leaves).
Mulching is a great form of recycling, as mulch eventually breaks down
and is incorporated into the soil. Our
native soils can use all the organic
material they can get. Of course mulch
on the soil surface also insulates the
soil and plants, prevents weeds, and
preserves moisture. In the spring, if
you want the soil to warm up in order
to plant spring-sown seeds, it is
actually advisable to rake off thick,
heavy mulches so the soil can warm
up. A thin layer of mulch such as
shredded leaves and garden wastes
can be reapplied after you have planted
the seeds.
I used to make mulch with a heavyduty 10-horsepower shredder, but it is
no longer working. If you don’t have a
fancy heavy-duty shredder, don’t
despair. Some garden vacs not only
vacuum up leaves, but also shred
them. You can also make shallow piles
of leaves and run over them with your
lawn mower. Chopped-up leaves make
great mulch — or you can use your
leaves and garden waste to start a
compost pile.
That soggy mess of leaves you didn’t get around to picking up last fall can still be
turned into mulch. Shred them with your mower or garden vac.
Eventually you will end up with wonderful, rich compost that you can use as
mulch or incorporate as humus in your
garden soil.
Analyzing your soil
Spring is a good time to appraise
and analyze your garden soil. Is it
sandy, loamy (with some organic
matter incorporated) or clay? Damp
clay soil gloms together in a squishy
ball when squeezed in your hand.
Loamy soil crumbles when you
squeeze it, and sandy soil just sifts
through your hand like sand. No matter
what kind of soil you have, you can
Composting
improve it by incorporating as much
Composting sounds complicated,
organic material as possible and by
but it really isn’t that difficult. The
using organic mulches.
secret is to use a mix of brown and
Soils are also acid (sour) or alkaline
green materials. Leaves and shredded
(sweet).
Most soil in our area tends to
wood and manures are brown, and
be
more
alkaline, so we can’t easily
grass clippings, weeds and kitchen
grow
plants
like azaleas, rhododenand garden wastes are green. You can
drons
and
blueberries
that do better in
layer brown and green materials, but if
acidic
soils.
you turn the pile occasionally it all gets
If you really want to know your soil’s
mixed up anyway, so you really don’t
pH, you can have it professionally
have to worry about layering.
analyzed by a soils laboratory. Even
When you add kitchen wastes, try
though many garden magazines and
not to include meat scraps, as they
books will tell you that you can have
get putrid and attract rats and other
your soil analyzed at your county
vermin. Egg shells are great, but
extension office, this is not a service
decompose better if pulverized.
that is offered. But you will get a
Otherwise, just about anything from
the plant kingdom except diseased or referral to a lab if you ask. You can
always get a kit to do a pH test
poisonous plants, and any animal
yourself.
wastes except dog and cat manure,
can be added. You don’t even have to
Spring planting
add worms. They will come on their
own.
Spring is the time we most want to
Keep your pile moist, but not soggy. be messing around with dirt. After the
Turning the pile occasionally will speed first day of spring you can usually start
up the decomposition process.
planting seeds indoors that will grow
IN BRIEF
Master gardeners will host Spring Garden Day
Benton Franklin County Master Gardeners will be presenting Spring Garden
Day at Bethel Church off Keene Road in Richland on Saturday, March 14, from
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be two keynote speakers and 10 different
gardening seminars to choose from. This event is open to the general public at
a cost of $20 and is a great opportunity to meet and learn from local and
regional garden experts. Call (509) 735-3551 for details or look for brochures at
local libraries.
into transplants to be set out after the
last frost. Check seed packets to see
how many weeks in advance seeds
need to be started. If you start things
too soon they will just get leggy and
won’t be healthy transplants. Some
vegetable seeds like peas, spinach,
and lettuces can be planted in the
ground in March, as they can endure a
frost and do best in cool weather.
The best thing about spring is that
many plants spring up without even
being planted. Crocuses, daffodils,
hyacinths, tulips and other spring bulbs
pop up from the ground. Of course we
did plant them once upon a time but
they have lain hidden for so long we
tend to forget about them until they
surprise us on a spring day.
Other perennials come back to life
with new growth if not blossoms. Many
annuals have self-seeded and come up
in new places — certainly not where
we planted them last year. Biennials
that were just groundcover last year
burst into bloom and new sprouts come
up everywhere. When the forsythia
blooms, we know it’s finally spring and
time to prune the roses.
I am watching every day for the first
crocuses, dandelions or other signs of
the season. I’ve already seen some
robins! My gardener’s blood is already
stirring and I’m ready!
Micki Perry produces concerts for
3 Rivers Folklife Society. She has been a
gardener all her life and a Master
Gardener since 1997 though she is now
retired.
HOROSCOPES
of life that you find messy someone
else would consider neat. Your perfect
HOLIDAY MATHIS match may not agree on what qualifies
as a mess, but one thing is certain:
ARIES (March 21-April 19). A
This person won’t mind getting messy
limitation will be lifted, and suddenly
with you, especially emotionally. Love
many more options are open to you.
With all the possibilities, you may feel and creativity are seldom tidy.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll
anxious about your next move. Exisset
rules for yourself, and yourself
tentialist philosopher Soren
retaliates
with a “no way!” Because
Kierkegaard said, “Anxiety is the
you’re you, you would think you would
dizziness of freedom.” Once you get
know what’s reasonable. But you
centered on your purpose, the dizzidon’t. You’re deeper and more comness will abate.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Certain plex than even you can understand.
Now you have an opportunity to get to
friends of yours are always more
know you better. It’s not selfish; it’s
comfortable when the attention is
necessary.
flowing to them. They may love you
very much, and yet they are also too
jealous and insecure to allow for a
healthy balance of give and take.
Because they are not likely to change,
decide how much you’re willing to give,
and stick to that plan.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When
people mean well, you can feel it. You
give them a pass when they don’t
exactly hit the mark, because you
know their intentions are true — and
also because you’d appreciate the
same leeway when you make minor
mistakes. We’re only human! Your
graciousness will win you admirers.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Lately
you’ve been in the habit of giving
people more than they deserve. It’s a
trend that will serve you well for a
while, but consider cutting back the
generosity. It will give you a break, and
it will give them a chance to get
stronger and build the confidence that
comes with self-sufficiency.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your influences
will matter greatly. Your path will change
based on how you feel about the others
around you and how much you believe in
the benefit of their actions. You’ll be
imitating those who have what you want in
hopes that you will gain similar advantages. Your ability to duplicate a good plan
will work wonders.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Beware
of the tendency to be satisfied with the
wins made by your loved ones, friends
and teammates. Though it is lovely to
be able to delight in the success of
others, vicarious living will rob you of
your own sweet victories. This is your
time to implement a plan to engineer
the change you wish for.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The
argument you’ve been having on and off
over the past few weeks is now getting
old. Sometimes you don’t even feel up
to taking your own side in the fight.
Because it’s clear that no one is going
to win this, how about you just drop it?
A window of good fortune will open in
the area of relationships.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You can
keep jealousy at bay by loving yourself the
way you are. If that’s a hard place to get
to, rest in the knowledge that jealousy can
be a useful tool for showing you your
desire. You’ll translate the hot energy of
envy into a plan for getting more of what
you want out of life.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).
It’s said that no tear falls in vain. For
people experiencing grief, it’s a hard
thing to believe, but once the sadness
passes, it’s easy to see the truth.
Releasing feelings helps clear the way
to a new experience. Allowing yourself
the full range of emotion will be an
emotional refreshment.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).
You’ll have challengers this month.
They believe you’re a formidable
opponent, or they’re your teammates
determined to help you be your best.
They’re the people who make you try a
little harder and hang in there a little
longer. You’ll exceed expectations
because of these unlikely allies.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).
“Messy” is a subjective term. That area
3 Rivers Folklife Society
activities for this month
By Micki Perry
In March, 3 Rivers Folklife Society will have twp singalongs, a coffeehouse
and a concert. For directions to venues and further information about 3 Rivers
Folklife events, visit our website at www.3rfs.org or call (509) 528-2215.
Singalongs set for March 6 and 14
The First Friday Folkie Free-for-All on Friday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. takes
place at my home at 1011 South Dawes in Kennewick. Whether you call it a
hootenanny, a jam, a song circle or a singalong, gathering with friends to make
music is a lovely way to spend an evening. If you play an instrument, bring it —
or just bring your voice and a snack to share. Call (509) 783-9937 for directions.
At the Second Saturday Sea Song Singalong on Saturday, March 14, the
singing of mostly sea songs and shanties begins around 7 p.m. at Round Table
Pizza on George Washington Way in Richland. Everyone is welcome and there
is no cost except for the food and beverages. We will be serving pie at 9 p.m. in
honor of a momentous Pi day; 3/14/15.
March 13 Coffeehouse features Heather Stearns
The 3 Rivers Coffeehouse on Friday, March 13, at the All Saints Episcopal
Church, 1312 Kimbal Avenue in Richland, will feature Heather Stearns, a singersongwriter and bard. As usual, the coffeehouse
will begin at 7:30 p.m. with an open-mic
session. Potential performers should arrive
early to secure a performance slot. Suggested
donation at the door is $8, or $6 for seniors and
students.
Heather Stearns is a young singer,
songwriter, poet and bard who was raised in a
musical family in Dayton. She plays guitar and
show from place to place. Today,
he Jordan World Circus of Las
writes songs, but fell in love with the ukulele in
modern technology makes it possible 2010 and now also plays a unique instrument
Vegas, one of North America’s
premier traveling circuses, is coming for shows like the Jordan World Circus called a guilele, which is a hybrid cross of a
to travel with ease and entertain
to the TRAC Arena in Pasco on
guitar and a uke.
March 31, with show times at 4 and 7 thousands of people nearly every day.
In addition to composing her own modern
p.m. The circus will also make a stop Even with all the entertainment options songs, Stearns has immersed herself in ancient
we have today, there is still nothing as bardic culture in the persona of Honorable Lady
in Wenatchee on April 7 for one
Heather Stearns
thrilling as a live circus.
performance at 7 p.m at the Town
Emma in the Society of Creative Anachronisms.
The amazing feats of the circus’s
Toyota Center, and in Yakima on April
Her specialty is storytelling and songs from hundreds of years ago. She has
8 for two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Asian elephants are possible because self-produced three CDs.
the animals are highly intelligent and
Yakima SunDome.
learn quickly, according to Delisa
Each performance of the Jordan
Buddy Mondlock shares original songs
Jordan of the Jordan World Circus.
World Circus includes all the eleNashville songwriter Buddy Mondlock will perform his original songs in
She said the hardest part of training an
ments of a traditional circus show
concert on Saturday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Unitarian
elephant is muscle-building, just as
including lions and tigers, amazing
Universalist Church, 2819 West Sylvester in Pasco. Tickets are available in
with human athletes. An elephant
aerialists and daredevils, clowns,
advance at Kennewick’s Bookworm and Octopus’ Garden in Richland. Adult
could
learn
in
a
week
how
to
stand
on
elephants, horsemanship and precitickets are $11, and they’re $9 for seniors and students. They will be $1 more at
sion performing animals of all shapes its hind legs, but gaining the strength
to do it easily could take months. All of the door.
and sizes.
Buddy Mondlock could be called a songwriter’s songwriter. He began playing
the circus’s elephants have been in
Americans have been going to
the
guitar when he was 10, sang Crosby, Stills and Nash songs with his sisters,
training
since
they
were
about
2
years
circuses for almost 300 years. It has
and eventually started writing his own songs. He was a finalist in the Kerrville
old, and their average age today is
always been a popular form of family
Folk Festival songwriting contest in 1987 and has been a regular performer at
about 45. Crews spend countless
entertainment, and it still is today.
Where else can you see an elephant hours attending to their needs for food, Kerrville and other folk festivals for many years.
Mondlock was “discovered” at Kerrville by the songwriter Guy Clark, who
water, medical care and bedding..
perform or a daring young lady hang
encouraged him to move to Nashville to make his living as a songwriter. At one
To purchase tickets online,
by her teeth 25 feet in the air?
time he was a songwriting partner with Garth Brooks, who went on to stardom in
The first tent circus was introduced visit.thejordanworldcircus.com or
the country genre, but Mondlock’s songs were recorded by mostly folk artists
eventbrite.com Adult tickets can be
In 1825 when producer J. Purdy
including Guy Clark, Nancy Griffith, David Wilcox, Janis Ian , Peter Paul and
purchased
at
the
box
office
an
hour
Brown realized the potential to
Mary, Joan Baez, and Cry, Cry, Cry.
before showtime
perform more often by moving the
In 2000 he went on tour with Art Garfunkel and Maia Sharp to promote their
trio album “Everyone Waits to be Noticed, “ and he tours solo occasionally in
WANT TO WIN A FAMILY PASS TO THE CIRCUS?
the U.S. and Great Britain. His most well-known and most recorded song is “The
To enter our drawing for a family pass to the Jordan World Circus, read the
Kid,” but other notable songs are “Amsterdam,” “Comin’ Down in the Rain,” and
article above and the ad on page 36 and answer these easy questions:
“Every Now and Then.” His newest and most personal album is “The Edge of the
At what age does a circus elephant begin training?
World.”
What is the name of the venue where the circus will perform in Wenatchee?
Send your answers via e-mail to [email protected]. Include
Find out more about Buddy Mondlock at www.buddymondlock.com.
Performing elephants are an awe-inspiring part of the Jordan World Circus. Asian
elephants, like horses, have been domesticated for thousands of years, and circus
elephants are not “wild” animals in captivity. They are bred and trained to perform,
just like show dogs or the Lippizzaner Stallions.
Jordan World Circus performs
in Pasco, Yakima, Wenatchee
T
your name, phone number, preferred date and time you would like to attend the
circus, and the number of people in your family.
We will draw winners on March 20, and will let you know if you’re a winner.
‘Quilts’
will go to the owner of the winning
ticket at 4 p.m. on Saturday.
More than 35 sellers will offer
quilting and fiber arts merchandise in
Continues from Page 19 the vendor mall. The silent auction will
feature similar kinds of previouslyquilted items to underscore the fact
that “Quilts Turn Houses Into Homes.” owned items, and many will have “buy
now” prices so they can be purchased
The perimeter walls of the exhibit
hall at Three Rivers Convention Center immediately for a fixed amount.
Tri-City Quilters’ Guild was estabwill be lined with challenge quilts from
lished to promote the growth, knowlthe Hoffman Challenge travelling
exhibit, and from the guild’s contest to edge, and appreciation of quilting and
to contribute to the community by
use a brightly-colored fabric that
providing comfort quilts to the clients of
features the theme “The Story Begins
local agencies. Profit from our shows
at Home.”
helps us accomplish our mission.
Each year, a special quilt is disFor more information, visit
played and raffled to raise funds. This
year’s raffle quilt, “Bali Wedding Star,” www.tcquilters.org.
Tumbleweed Music Festival is seeking talent
Applications for performers, songwriting contest entrants and vendors for the
Tumbleweed Music Festival are currently posted on our websites at
www.3rfs.org/tmf and www.tumbleweedfest.com.
We are also seeking artwork for our posters and a logo for Tumbleweed 2015.
Information about the logo contest is posted at www.tumbleweedfest.com. The
deadline for entries is March 31.
Cline Computers opens
new store in Kennewick
C
line Computers, a long-time
Richland business, has opened a
new location at 10th Avenue and
Highway 395 in Kennewick. Joel and
Sharla Cline and their staff provide
walk-in computer repair, virus and
spyware removal, software troubleshooting, on-site service calls, hardware sales, Internet services and
monthly maintenance plans for businesses.
For 15 years, Cline Computers has
served thousands of regular customers
in its Van Giesen location just off the
Bypass Highway in Richland. The
second location in the 10th Avenue
Square mini-shopping plaza across
from Fred Meyer will better serve an
increasing Kennewick clientele.
“We’re pleased about the new
location to assist existing customers
in the area and attract new customers
who haven’t heard of us.” said Sharla
Cline. The company will provide the
same services in the new location that
are now offered in Richland.
The new store is open for business
now, and a grand opening celebration
will be planned for a future date. Stop
by at 3001 W. !0th Ave., Suite 101, for
a free diagnostic service, a $39 value.
www.clinecomputers.com or call
(509) 586.DATA (3282).
IN BRIEF
ASQ meeting will feature Behavior Based Quality
Tim Staton will be the featured speaker at the March 10 dinner meeting of
the local ASQ (American Society for Quality) section. His talk “The Secret to
Great BBQ” focuses on Behavior Based Quality (BBQ). The meeting will be
held at Columbia River Catering at the Shilo Inn in Richland, with checkin and
networking starting at 5:30 p.m, buffet dinner at 6, and the presentation at
6:45. The cost is $20 for ASQ members, $24 for non-members, or $5 for the
presentation only. Reservations are requested by March 5. E-mail
[email protected] or call (509) 3712221.
Submariners plan birthday celebration dinner
The Shilo Inn in Richland will host the Inland Empire Base Submarine
Birthday Ball on April 11, celebrating 115 years of “the silent service.” Social
hour starts at 5:30 p.m. (1730 hours), followed by a dinner of London broil,
Pacific salmon or chicken cordon bleu and dancing to the music of DJ Bob
Crider. For tickets and information, call Pete Smith if you’re in Walla Walla or
Pendleton, (509) 522-9425 or send e-mail to [email protected]. In
the Tri-Cities and Hermiston areas, call Steve Wilson at (509) 578-1344 or
e-mail [email protected].
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MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
COMEDY
TRI-CITIES & SURROUNDING AREAS
Mar 1 , 8
Mar 2
Mar 3
Mar 4
Mar 4-25
Mar 5
Mar 6
Mar 6
Mar 6
Mar 7
Mar 7
Mar 7
Mar 7-28
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May 2-30
May 2-30
May 4-25
Jun 6-27
Jul 4-18
Aug 1-29
Sep 5-28
Oct 3-31
Nov 7-28
Dec 5-26
Ballroom Dancing, live swing music, Eagles club (509-946-6276), Pasco .............................. 1 pm
Jam night with Vaughn Jensen, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ............................ 8 pm
Karaoke Tuesday! Industry night, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ........................ 9 pm
Mary Lou and Stevie Show - Retro-Pop, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ........... 5 pm
Pamela Thomas-Martin, Wednesdays, American Legion (509-545-1200), Pasco .................. 6 pm
Wabi Sabi - Jazz Fusion feat. Dara Quinn, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ....... 10 pm
Dan Myers Musical Mystery Tour, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ..................... 5 pm
Henhouse Prowlers - Bluegrass from Chicago, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland . 9 pm
Knutzen Brothers, Barnard Griffin Wine Bar & Eatery (509-627-0266), Richland ..................... 7 pm
Blue Lotus - Psychedelic Rock, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ........................... 9 pm
Kenny Day - R&B/Soul, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ....................................... 5 pm
Wayman Chapman, Barnard Griffin Wine Bar & Eatery (509-627-0266), Richland ................. 7 pm
Open Dancing on Saturdays, Red Lion (509-783-1332), Pasco ................................................ 6 pm
Jam night with Vaughn Jensen, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ........................... 8 pm
Mary Lou and Stevie Show - Retro-Pop, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ............ 5 pm
Mbrascatu - Latin/Americana fusion, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland .................. 10 pm
PigWar with DoveDriver - Psychedelic soul, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ..... 9 pm
Gregory Rawlins - Alt Folk from LaGrande, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ....... 5 pm
Jack Rothwell, Barnard Griffin Wine Bar & Eatery (509-627-0266), Richland .......................... 7 pm
Fruition - Bluegrass favorites from Portland, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ....... 9 pm
Eddie Manzanares, Barnard Griffin Wine Bar & Eatery (509-627-0266), Richland ................... 7 pm
Three Rivers Saxtette - Saxophone Quartet, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ..... 5 pm
Karaoke Tuesday! Industry night, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ....................... 9 pm
Mary Lou and Stevie Show - Retro-Pop, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ............ 5 pm
Simba & Exceptional Africans - Afrobeat/Reggae/Jazz, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328) .... 9 pm
Ballroom Dancing, Easy Swing Dance Band, Community Center (509-946-5385), Richland 1 pm
BlueZette, Barnard Griffin Wine Bar & Eatery (509-627-0266), Richland ................................... 7 pm
Mark Reeder & Steve Cary - Acoustic Fusion , Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland 5 pm
Satisfi w/Apophus - Reggae/Hip Hop, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland .................. 9 pm
Steve Carver - Jazz Piano, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ................................. 5 pm
Baja Dunes, Barnard Griffin Wine Bar & Eatery (509-627-0266), Richland ................................ 7 pm
Humphrey, Hartman and Cameron-String Trio, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland . 5 pm
Ballroom Dancing, live swing music, Eagles Club (509-946-6276), Pasco .............................. 1 pm
Jam night with Vaughn Jensen, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ............................ 8 pm
Mary Lou and Stevie Show - Retro-Pop, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ......... 5 pm
Cindy McKay - Songs from an Angel, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ................ 5 pm
Los Caipirinhos - Reggae/Ska/Latin Fusion, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ...... 9 pm
Tony Woods & J. P. Benitez, Barnard Griffin Wine Bar & Eatery (509-627-0266), Richland .. 7 pm
Steve Carver - Jazz Piano, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ................................. 5 pm
Finn Doxie - Alt. Celtic from Portland, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ............... 9 pm
Jim Basnight, Barnard Griffin Wine Bar & Eatery (509-627-0266), Richland .......................... 7 pm
Karaoke Tuesday! Industry night, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ....................... 9 pm
The Shift - Transcendental Rock & Roll from NYC, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328) ......... 10 pm
Scott Pemberton Trio - Psychedelic funk rock, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland . 9 pm
Badger Mountain Dry Band - Bluegrass, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ............ 5 pm
Eon Sky CD Release w/Odyssey & Saturn Vela, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), ............ 9 pm
McTuff - Jazz heavyweights from Seattle, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ........ 8 pm
Bob Wayne and the Outlaw Carnies - Rock/Country, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328) ........ 9 pm
Bob Wayne & the Outlaw Carnies - Rock/Country, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328) ........... 9 pm
Open Dancing on Saturdays, Red Lion (509-783-1332), Pasco ................................................. 6 pm
CONCERTS
Mar 1
Mar 5
Mar 7
Mar 10
Mar 12
Mar 17
Mar 19
Mar 21
Mar 2, 28
Apr 9
Apr 10
Apr 14
Apr 19
Apr 25
May 9
May 9
May 16
May 30
Oct 3
May 9
WW Symphony - ‘Born in the U.S.A’, Cordiner Hall (509-529-8020), Walla Walla ................... 3 pm
Cellist Sally Singer Tuttle, pianist Jackie Wood, St. Paul’s (509-529-1083), Walla Walla 12:15 pm
An Evening of Celtic Music, CBC Theatre (desertthistlepipeband.org), Pasco ......................... 7 pm
CBC Choir & Orchestra, CBC Theatre (columbiabasin.edu), Pasco ........................................ 7 pm
CBC Jazz Nite, CBC Theatre (columbiabasin.edu), Pasco ....................................................... 7 pm
Columbia Basin Concert Band, CBC Theatre (columbiabasin.edu), Pasco .............................. 7 pm
Robert Richardson Recital, CBC Theatre (columbiabasin.edu), Pasco ................................... 7 pm
MC Symphony Pomp & Romance, Richland HS Aud., midcolumbiasymphony.or ........... 7:30 pm
MC Matersingers, Spokane Choral, Parish of Holy Spirit (midcolumbiamastersingers.org) .. 8 pm
Chris Tomlin, Toyota Center (ticketmaster.com), Kennewick ..................................................... 7 pm
Community Concerts, Quartetto Gelato, Faith Assembly (509-205-5848), Pasco ............. 7:30 pm
WW Symphony - ‘Classical Connections’ , Cordiner Hall (509-529-8020), Walla Walla ... 7:30 pm
Alex DePue with Miguel De Hoyos, Sunnyside HS Aud.(509-839-5222, 781-07040 ............ 3 pm
Femme Fatale: The Music of Film Noir, Gesa Power House Theatre (509-529-6500) .... 7:30 pm
UnTapped Blues & Brews, Benton Co. Fairgrounds (untappedblues.com), Richland
Community Concerts, pianist Umi Garrett, Faith Assembly (509-205-5848), Pasco ........ 7:30 pm
Walla Walla Symphony - ‘Carmen’, Cordiner Hall (509-529-8020), Walla Walla ................ 7:30 pm
MC Symphony, Beethoven’s 9th, Richland HS Aud. (www.midcolumbiasymphony.org) 7:30 pm
Fall Music Fest, TRAC Center (509-543-2999), Pasco ............................................................... 6 pm
Community Concerts, pianist Umi Garrett, Faith Assembly (509-205-5848), Pasco ..... 7:30 pm
Mar 5-7
Vince Valenzuela, Jokers Comedy Club (509-943-1173), Richland .......................................... 8 pm
Mar 7
Maryellen Hooper for Moms’ Network, Gesa Power House Theatre (509-529-6500), .......... 7 pm
Mar 12-15 Benjie Wright & Lang Parker , Jokers Comedy Club (509-943-1173), Richland ...................... 8 pm
Mar 13
Theatresports - Seattle improv comedy show, Gesa Power House (509-529-6500) ........ 7:30 pm
Mar 19-21 Don Frost, Jokers Comedy Club (509-943-1173), Richland ...................................................... 8 pm
Mar 20
Gabriel Iglesias, SunDome (ticketswest.com), Yakima ............................................................... 8 pm
Mar 26-28 Rodger Lizaola, Jokers Comedy Club (509=943-1173), Richland ............................................. 8 pm
Apr 2-4
Spencer Dobson, Jokers Comedy Club (509-943-1173), Richland ........................................... 8 pm
Apr 9-11
Jose Sarduy, Jokers Comedy Club (509-943-1173), Richland .................................................. 8 pm
Apr 16-18 Felipe Esparza, Jokers Comedy Club (509-943-1173), Richland ............................................. 8 pm
Apr 23-25 Angel Guillen, Jokers Comedy Club (509-943-1173), Richland ................................................. 8 pm
Apr 30-May 2 Dwight Slade, Jokers Comedy Club (509-943-1173), Richland ........................................... 8 pm
May 16
Matt Baker’s Comedy + Stunt Show, Gesa Power House (509-529-6500), Walla Walla .. 7:30 pm
PERFORMING ARTS
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Apr
Apr
Apr
Apr
1
Richland Players ‘The Sleeper’, Players Theatre (509-943-1991), Richland ........................... 2 pm
6
Auditions for ‘Rocky Horror Show’, CBC Gjerde Center (509-542-5531), Pasco ..................... 7 pm
6, 7, 8 ACT, ‘Twelfth Night’, ACT Theatre (academyofchildrenstheatre.org), Richland ....................... 7 pm
7 ACT, ‘Twelfth Night’, ACT Theatre (academyofchildrenstheatre.org), Richland 3 pm
7
Auditions for ‘Rocky Horror Show’, CBC Theatre (509-542-5531), Pasco ....................... 12 Noon
7- Apr 4 ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, Elgin Opera House (541-663-6324), Elgin, OR
12
Adventist Health Series: “Myth Understandings”, Gesa Power House (509-529-6500) .... 6:30 pm
19
‘Mama Mia’, Toyota Center ((ticketmaster.com), Kennewick ............................................... 7:30 pm
13, 14, 20, 21 ‘Treasure Island’, Chiawana High School (509-5436788, ext.5605), Pasco ............. 7 pm
1
Staged Reading: “A Gay SDA Play”, Gesa Power House (509-529-6500), Walla Walla ...... 7 pm
9
Adventist Little Watts Series: “Nearly Lear”, Power House Theatre (509-529-6500) ..... a 6:30 pm
16
‘Searching for Aztlán’ - Bilingual Theater, Gesa Power House Theatre (509-529-6500) ... 7:30 pm
22
‘Guys & Dolls, Toyota Center (ticketmaster.com), Kennewick ............................................. 7:30 pm
SPECIAL EVENTS
Mar 5
Red Cross Real Heroes Breakfast, TRAC Center (509-543-2999), Pasco .............................. 7 am
Mar 6
Columbia Basin NRA - Dinner & Auction , TRAC Center (509-543-2999), Pasco ................... 6 pm
Mar 7
Sons of Norway Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner, 1st Lutheran, 395 & Yelm (375-0919) ........ 12 & 2 pm
Mar 13
Monster Trucks, TRAC Center (509-543-2999), Pasco ....................................................... 7:30 pm
Mar 13
Tri-Cities Antique Show With a Twist of Vintage, Southridge Events Ctrr (509-585-2301) ...... 4 pm
Mar 13-15 Wee Bit O’ Ireland, (541-676-5536), Heppner, OR
Mar 14
2nd Saturday at Western Antique Aeroplane & Auto Museum (541-308-1600), Hood River .. 9 am
Mar 14
Karaoke with Walla Walla Choral Society, Gesa Power House (509-529-6500) ................ 7:30 pm
Mar 14
Monster Trucks, TRAC Center (509-543-2999), Pasco ................................................. 2 & 7:30 pm
Mar 14
Antique Show With a Twist of Vintage, Southridge Events Center (509-585-2301), Kenn. ..... 9 am
Mar 20
Variété: Count on Me, Fundraiser, 3 Rivers Conv. Ctr (509-943-8455), Kennewick .......... 5:30 pm
Mar 20-22 Custer’s Spring Arts & Crafts Show, TRAC Center (509-543-2999), Pasco ........................... 10 am
Mar 21, 22 21st Annual Wood Show, Tri Tech Skills Center (509-619-0811), Kennewick ........................ 9 am
Mar 27-28 Tri-City Quilters’ Guild annual show, 3 Rivers Convention Center (509-420-4322), Kenn. .. 10 am
Mar 27-29 Sandhill Crane Festival, (866-726-3445), Othello
Mar 28
Rascal Rodeo - Dinner & Auction, TRAC Center (509-543-2999), Pasco ................................ 6 pm
Mar 31
Jordan World Circus, TRAC Arena (thejordandworldcircus.com), Pasco .................... 4 & 7:30 pm
Mar 31
‘Go Wild for Reading’, Mid-Columbia Libraries & Richland Library (509-948-8607) ......... 12:30 pm
Apr 7
Jordan World Circus, SunDome (thejordanworldcircus.com), Yakima .......................... 4 $ 7:30 pm
Apr 9
Tri-Cities Pregnancy Network - Spring Banquet, TRAC Center (509-543-2999), Pasco ........ 7 pm
Apr 11
2nd Saturday at Western Antique Aeroplane and Auto Museum (541-308-1600), Hood River` 9 am
Apr 11
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation - Dinner & Auction, TRAC Center (509-543-2999), Pasco .. 6 pm
Apr 16
Bridging Partnerships Small Business Symposium, TRAC Center (509-543-2999), Pasco ... 8 am
Apr 16-19 Spring Fair, Wash. State Fair Events Center (253-841-5045), Puyallup
Apr 17-26 Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler Cruises, Clover Island Dock (800-224-3901), Kennewick
Apr 18
Mid-Columbia Patriot Car Show, Liberty Christian School, (509-946-0602), Richland ............ 9 am
Apr 18
Mid-Columbia Patriot Auction, Liberty Christian School, (509-946-0602), Richland ................. 5 pm
Apr 18
Indoor & Outdoor Garage Sale, TRAC Center (509-543-2999), Pasco ..................................... 8 am
Apr 18
Camp Patriot Smash for Cash Demolition Derby, TRAC Center (509-543-2999), Pasco ........ 7 pm
Apr 23-26 Shrine Circus, TRAC Center (509-543-2999), Pasco
Apr 24-26 Spring Barrel Tastings, Participating Wineries (509-965-5201), Yakima Valley ....................... 10 am
May 1
NW Preparedness Expo, Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center (509-786-3177), Prosser 12 Noon
May 2
NW Preparedness Expo, Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center (509-786-3177), Prosser ..... 9 am
May 9
2nd Saturday at Western Antique Aeroplane & Aute Museum (541-308-1600), Hood Rive .... r9 am
May 9
Group Health Inland Empire Century, Kiwanis Building, Columbia Park (509-586-6836) 6:30 am
May 12-13 Health & Safety Expo, TRAC Center (509-543-2999), Pasco .................................................... 7 am
May 22-25 Barrel Racers National 4D , TRAC Center (509-543-2999), Pasco .......................................... 8 am
May 24
Pacific NW Mustang Club Show & Shine, Col. Pt. Marina Park (509-366-8699), Richland .... 9 am
Jun 5-6
Uncommon Threads - A Celebration of Quilting ,Clore Center (509-786-4507), Prosser ...... 10 am
Jun 6
Dancing with the Tri-City Stars, Chief Jo MS Auditorium (509-586-7609), Richland ............... 7 pm
Jun 13
2nd Saturday at Western Antique Aeroplane & Auto Museum (541-308-1600), Hood River .. 9 am
Jun 20
Jul 11
Show, Swap Meet, Western Antique Aeroplane & Auto Mus. (541-308-1600), Hood River ... 9 am
Jul 25
Antiques in the Park , John Dam Plaza (509-430-2151), Richland ............................................ 9 am
Jul 30 - Aug 1 Creation Fest Northwest, Benton County Fairgrounds (800-327-6921), Kenn. ............ 12 Noon
Aug 8
2nd Saturday at Western Antique Aeroplane & Autoe Museum (541-308-1600), Hood River 9 am
Aug 15
Indoor & Outdoor Garage Sale, TRAC Center (509-543-2999), Pasco .................................... 8 am
Sep 12-13 Hood River Fly-In, Western Antique Aeroplane & Auto Museum (541-308-1600), .................. 8 am
Sep 19
International Model A Day, Western Antique Aeroplane and Auto Museum (541-308-1600) ... 9 am
Oct 3
Oct 10-11 Jurassic Quest - Dinosaurs Are Coming!, TRAC Center (509-543-2999), Pasco
Oct 10-11 Catch The Crsuh, Participating Wineries (509-965-5201), Yakima Valley ............................... 10 am
‘Calendar of Events’ continues on Page 35
‘Calendar of Events’
SPECIAL EVENTS, CONT.
Oct
Nov
Nov
Nov
Dec
16-18
6-8
14
27-29
12
HBA Tri-Cities Fall Home Show, TRAC Center (509-543-2999), Pasco ................................. 10
................ Custer’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Show , TRAC Center (509-543-2999), Pasco 10
2nd Saturday at Western Antique Aeroplane & Auto Museum (541-308-1600), Hood River .. 9
Thanksgiving in Wine Country, Participating Wineries (509-965-5201), Yakima Valley ......... 10
2nd Saturday at Western Antique Aeroplane & Auto Museum (541-308-1600), Hood River .. 9
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CLASSES & ACTIVITIES
Mar 1
Mar 2
Mar 3
Mar 4
Mar 5
Mar 5
Mar 5
Mar 6
Mar 7
Mar 7
Mar 7
Mar 7
Mar 7
Mar 7
Mar 7
Mar 7
Mar 9
Mar 9
Mar 10
Mar 12
Mar 16
Mar 17
Mar 18
Mar 19
Mar 19
Mar 19
Mar 26
Mar 30
Apr 25
May 30
Jun 4
Jun 12-15
Sep 24
Oct 24, 25
Wine and Watercolors - ‘Roots of Life’, Anelare Winery (509-430-8633), Benton City ............ 1 pm
Cyber Safety for Parents, communityed.ksd.org (509-222-5080), Kennewick ................. 6:30 pm
Excel Refresher, communityed.ksd.org (509-222-5080), Kennewick ............................... 6:30 pm
Beginning Yoga 8-week series, Yoga Community (509 521-4287), Kennewick ..................... 6 pm
Refinish, Reface or Replace, communityed.ksd.org (509-222-5080), Kennewick ........... 6:30 pm
Eggplant Creations, communityed.ksd.org (509-222-5080), Kennewick ................................ 6 pm
Camellia-Oriental Paper Art, communityed.ksd.org (509-222-5080), Kennewick ............. 6:30 pm
Pet Portraits, communityed.ksd.org (509-222-5080), Kennewick ......................................... 6:30 pm
Learn to Sew, communityed.ksd.org (509-222-5080), Kennewick ............................................ 9 am
Salad Dressings 101, communityed.ksd.org (509-222-5080), Kennewick ......................... 12 Noon
Learn to Cross Stitch, communityed.ksd.org (509-222-5080), Kennewick .............................. 9 am
Raising Backyard Chickens, communityed.ksd.org (509-222-5080), Kennewick ............... 10 am
To Bee or Not to Bee, communityed.ksd.org (509-222-5080), Kennewick ............................ 9 am
Natural Beekeeping, communityed.ksd.org (509-222-5080), Kennewick ................................ 1 pm
Therapy Dogs, communityed.ksd.org (509-222-5080), Kennewick ................................... 12 Noon
Aviation History in the Tri-Cities, communityed.ksd.org (509-222-5080), Kennewick ........... 10 am
Myths & Truths About Estate Planning, communityed.ksd.org (509-222-5080), Kennewick 7 pm
Brews and Brushes - “Easter Egg Hunt”, Barleys Brew Hub (509-430-8633), Kennewick .... 6 pm
Wine & Watercolors, Chris Blevins, Zinful Panini Grill (509-430-8633), Kennewick ............... 6 pm
Homemade Juicy Pork and Mustard, communityed.ksd.org (509-222-5080), Kennewick 6:30 pm
Being or Choosing an Executor, communityed.ksd.org (509-222-5080), Kennewick ............ 7 pm
Frugal Living, communityed.ksd.org (509-222-5080), Kennewick ....................................... 6:30 pm
Unlocking Social Security, communityed.ksd.org (509-222-5080), Kennewick ................. 6:30 pm
Mindfulness Through Art: Playing with Paint, Therapy Solutions (509-430-8633), Richland . 6 pm
Photography: Shoot Like a Pro, communityed.ksd.org (509-222-5080), Kennewick ........ 6:30 pm
Postnatal Yoga, Yoga Community (509 521-4287, theyogacommunity.com), Kennewick . 6:30 pm
Wine & Watercolors, ‘Here Comes the Sun’, Goose Ridge Winery (509-430-8633), Rchlnd .. 6 pm
Beginning Yoga 8-week series, Yoga Community (theyogacommunity.com), Kennewick ... 6 pm
Painting with Alcohol Inks, Blevins/Vitulli , Private Residence (509-430-8633), Richland ...... 9 am
Wine & Watercolors - “Have a Pour!”, Airfield Estates (509-430-8633), Prosser ...................... 1 pm
Mindfulness Through Art: Playing with Paint, Therapy Solutions (509-430-8633), Richland .. 6 pm
Wood Carving Rendezvous, Benton Co Fairgrounds (509-619-0811), Kennewick ................ 9 am
Mindfulness Through Art: Playing with Paint, Therapy Solutions (509-430-8633), Richland 6 pm
Tropical Fish (a Chris/Suzi watercolor workshop), Private Residence (509-430-8633) ........ 9 am
SPORTS
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
May
May
4
6
13
13
14
20
21
9
2 -25
Tri-City Americans vs. Vancouver, Toyota Center (amshockey.com), Kennewick ........ 7:05
Tri-City Americans vs. Everett, Toyota Center (amshockey.om), Kennewick ................. 7:05
Monster Trucks, TRAC Center (509-543-2999), Pasco ...................................................... 7:30
Tri-City Americans vs. Prince George, Toyota Center (amshockey.com), Kennewick .. 7:05
Monster Trucks, TRAC Center (509-543-2999), Pasco ................................................. 2 & 7:30
Tri-City Americans vs. Portland, Toyota Center (amshockey.com), Kennewick ............... 7:05
Tri-City Americans vs. Spokane, Toyota Center (amshockey.com), Kennewick ............ 7:05
Group Health Inland Empire Century, Kiwanis Bldg, Col Park (inlandempirecentury.org) .. 6:30
Barrel Racers National 4D, TRAC Center (509-543-2999), Pasco ............................................. 8
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BATTER UP
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‘Bragging’ champs:
Congratulations to the women bowlers of
Spare Time Lanes in Kennewick, who won the 2014-15 “Bragging Rights
Challenge” for the third year in a row, competing against women from
Atomic Bowl of Richland and Go Bowl of Pasco. Left to right are Joani Paul,
Ardis Vinnecour, Bev Wirth Sapp, Carole Pitkin, Cheryl Biberstine, Karyn
Vandecar (front), Jeanne Goss, Muriel Gibbs (front), Glenna Stratton, Kelly
Hoover, and Kerri Manterola. Other Spare Time bowlers who participated in
one or more of the events were Gloria Ziegler, Cindy, Miller, Tye Bjork,
Robin Headley, Tara Withrow, Dru Squires, Bette Conway, and Geri Coburn.

March 2015 • The Entertainer

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