leisure routine: Auditions for 2 Longview plays are in early January

live PERFORMANCES 

Austin Trafelet standup: 9-10:30 p.m., Dec. 28, Kelso Theater Pub, 214 S Pacific Ave., Kelso. Toledo and lessen Columbia basketball alumnus Austin Trafelet will perform standup on the Kelso Theater Pub to raise dollars to assist Toledo basketball. Trafelet performs continually, commonly as lots as 6 nights per week, and his movements is inspired by his favorite comedian, bill Burr. Tickets are $25 and may be bought with money, verify (made out to Toledo element safeguard membership) or via Venmo to @pointguardclub. Attendees need to be 21 or older.

Stage Door concert collection presents Tango Cowboys: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Jan. 20, Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook means, Longview. The duo performs track from North and South the usa focusing on vocal tangos and cowboy songs from the '30s and '40s. The Stage Door live performance sequence facets cafe-vogue seating on stage, hors d'oeuvres and an open bar. Tickets: www.columbiatheatre.com.

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wet Months collection presents 'attractiveness and The Beast': 2-three p.m., Jan. 21, Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook approach, Longview. The rainy Months series encompass live performances for young households, including this classic romantic story. Tickets: $10 per ticket or $30 for four tickets at www.columbiatheatre.com.

Silent movie accompanied by means of Vancouver Symphony Orchestra: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Jan. 26, Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook way, Longview. Watch the 1927 silent romantic drama "7th Heaven," as the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performs are living. Tickets: www.columbiatheatre.com.

Broadway's next Hit Musical: Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m., Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook manner, Longview. it's "Whose Line is it Anyway?" meets the Tony Awards at this musical improv experience. Attendees vote on their favourite song for performers to sing and watch as the solid turns it into a full-blown musical. 

Stage Door live performance sequence items true North: Feb. 10, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook method, Longview. proper North performs bluegrass-leaning Americana that highlights a wide array of instruments, together with mandolin, fiddle and upright bass. The neighborhood's newest venture, Ghost Tattoo, is its third album to reach #1 on people radio. The Stage Door concert collection points cafe-vogue seating on stage, hors d'oeuvres and an open bar. Tickets: www.columbiatheatre.com.

Wait except darkish: Showimes fluctuate, Feb. sixteen-March 10, Love highway Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. In 1944 Greenwich Village, Susan Hendrix, a blind yet able woman, is imperiled by using con men in her own condominium. because the climax builds, Susan discovers that her blindness just might be the key to her get away, however she and her tormentors must wait except darkish to play out this classic thriller's chilling conclusion. Tickets are set at $25.

Marshall Charloff & crimson xPeRIeNCE: Feb. sixteen, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook manner, Longview. pink xPeRIeNCE is a Prince tribute band this is carried out live for over 300,00 fans due to the fact 2011 alongside acts including inexpensive Trick, Fetty Wap and the Atlanta Rhythm section. Tickets are $forty five-50 for adults, $forty five for seniors and $20 for children 17 and beneath. Tickets: www.columbiatheatre.com.

3 Leg Torso: 3 p.m., Feb. 18, Birkenfeld Theatre, seventy five S. Nehalem St., Clatskanie. The group uses a violin, cello and accordion to create normal up to date chamber track. Tickets: clatskaniearts.org.

rainy Months sequence presents Mr. Blue footwear: Feb. 18, 2 p.m.-three p.m., Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook method, Longview. Grammy Award-successful producer, adolescence entertainer and guitarist Mr. Blue shoes involves the Columbia Theatre with his particularly interactive song event. Tickets: www.columbiatheatre.com

Vox Fortura: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 23, Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook method, Longview. This community of four will current enjoyable vocals from virtually each era and genre in a twist on classical crossover and dad-op track. For tickets, consult with www.columbiatheatre.com.

The Sunshine Boys via Neil Simon: Showtimes differ, April 26-may also 19, Love road Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. Al and Willie were desirable-billed vaudevillians for over forty years. Now they aren’t even speakme. When CBS requests them for a “background of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings them returned together, together with a flood of reminiscences, miseries, and laughs. The story follows a young agent re-uniting his elderly uncle together with his lengthy-time stage accomplice. anyway remastering their sketch, both guys have a lot of issues to determine before they are able to return to the public eye. Tickets are $25.

The Spitfire Grill: Showtimes fluctuate, September 6-29, Love highway Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. A feisty parolee follows her dreams, in line with a web page from an old shuttle e-book, to a small town in Wisconsin and finds a place for herself working at Hannah’s Spitfire Grill. The Grill is on the market, but there aren't any takers for the best eatery within the depressed city, so newcomer Percy convinces Hannah to raffle it off. Entry fees are 100 greenbacks and the most desirable essay on why you want the Grill wins. soon, mail arrives by means of the wheelbarrow and things in reality beginning cookin’ on the Spitfire Grill. Tickets are $35. 

live in 3, 2, 1: Showtimes vary, Nov. 8-Dec. 1, Love highway Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. shuttle back to yesteryear when Hollywood begins dabbling with the slicing-facet know-how of television. A noted director and his trio of higher-than-lifestyles stars come to RCA in ny to operate the primary-ever televised transmission of their Western serial. things go hilariously wrong as personalities clash, the director falls sick, and film consequences need to be created on the fly! The audience of this madcap farce receives to witness the in-adult antics happening behind the scenes whereas additionally gazing the printed the digital camera sees. Tickets are $25.

AUDITIONS

Auditions for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike: 6:30 p.m., Jan. 2, Stageworks Northwest Theatre, 1433 Commerce Ave., Longview. Roles for 4 ladies and two guys can be found in this run of the Tony-profitable display directed with the aid of Leslie Slape. For greater tips, name 360-431-5332 or e-mail leslie.slape@gmail.com.

Auditions for "The publication club Play": three:30-6:30 p.m., Jan. 3-four, middle Stage Theatre within the Rose core for the arts, 1528 Maple St., Longview. LCC is maintaining auditions for a February show. Seven roles can be found. For more suggestions, check out the audition list at lowercolumbia.edu/drama/auditions.

FUNDRAISERS

SOUP OFF! 2024: 6-9 p.m., Jan. 13, at Canterbury Park, 1335 third Ave., Longview. Come style scrumptious soups from 10 local eating places, vote for a winner and support the Columbia Theatre. Kaiser Permanente has allowed the experience to make use of its automobile parking space at 1230 seventh Ave. for additional experience parking. Tickets are $75 and encompass entertainment, appetizers, drinks and, of course, soup. Shuttles from the further parking to the event will start at 5:45 p.m.

displays

Alcove Gallery on the neighborhood Arts Workshop, decrease Columbia CAP: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays, 1526 Commerce Ave., Longview. Free arts and crafts classes and substances are additionally available at the workshop. Free.

The Broadway Gallery: eleven a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays via Saturdays, 1418 Commerce Ave., Longview. 360-577-0544, the-broadway-gallery.com. December’s featured display points all the gallery’s participants’ work together with Scott McRae, Noel McDonald and Trudy Woods. Artisan playing cards, masks, jewelry, books with the aid of native authors, pottery, sculpture, glass, steel, images, wearable art and more purchasable. The experience is free to visit.

An owl plate by using Trudy Woods, who might be featured at the Broadway Gallery through December in Longview. 

Broadway Gallery, Contributed

A flower ceramic by way of Noel McDonald, who will be featured at the Broadway Gallery via December in Longview.

Broadway Gallery, Contributed

Ginkgo leaf ceramics with the aid of Noel McDonald, who can be featured on the Broadway Gallery via December in Longview. 

Broadway Gallery, Contributed

A flower portray by Scott McRae, who can be featured on the Broadway Gallery via December in Longview.  

Broadway Gallery, Contributed

Cowlitz County old Museum: 10 a.m. to four p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 405 Allen St., Kelso. 360-577-3119, cowlitzcountyhistory.org. The museum, formed in 1949, collects, preserves and interprets tips and artifacts that tell the story of Cowlitz County through a partnership between Cowlitz County and the Cowlitz County historic Society. The reveal “1923: The 12 months that changed Cowlitz County,” highlights how the deliberate metropolis of Longview formed the enviornment and runs via 2023. Free admittance and donations authorized.

Koth Memorial Gallery on the Longview Public Library: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to six p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to five p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Longview Public Library, 1600 Louisiana St., Longview. 360-442-5300, www.longviewlibrary.org. An show on quilters is set to be held during December. Free to attend.

lower Columbia faculty Forsberg art Gallery: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays via Thursdays, in the Rose middle for the arts at reduce Columbia faculty, 1528 Maple St., Longview. 360-442-2510, www.lowercolumbia.edu/gallery. existing exhibitions and receptions are free and open to the public.

Rainier Oregon historical Museum: midday to 4 p.m. Saturdays, third ground of metropolis corridor, 106 W. B St., Rainier. www.rainiermuseum.org. gain knowledge of about the history of Rainier, from Lewis and Clark's stop in 1805 and 1806 in Goble to the founding of the city in 1851. historic pictures or objects people would want to share or donate to the museum are welcome. Contact 503-556-4089, 360-751-7039 or kay-lynn2@hotmail.com to make a contribution. Free.

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