Music

[Cindy GG]

September Calendar - Things to Do


September 3, 10, 17, 24: ETC-Entertainment Tri-Cities, Bookwalter Winery, Mary Lou Gnoza and Steve Haberman hosts ETC; highlighting local entertainers and events each week. 6-10pm
September 4 - 6: Trespasser, Branding Iron, 213 W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, 586-9292, 9-12
September 4: Romagossa Blu, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 till 10pm, local favorite
September 5, 12, 19, 26: Open dancing, at the nightclub in Island Casino every Friday from 6 till 9pm, $5 cover, hosted by Beth Trost, DJ music mix of Ballroom, Swing , Latin, Country for dancing pleasure
September 5 & 19: Camarena Latin Rhythms Salsa Night, Kimo’s Sports Bar, dancing, 9:15pm
September 5: Concerts at the Pavilion - Romagossa Blu, Flat Top Park, West Richland, 7-9pm
September 5: Free Whiskey, Celtic Band at RF McDougall’s, on Columbia Trail (behind Kimo’s) 9pm
September 5: Chase Thompson, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 till 10pm
September 6 & 7: Benton City Daze, in (of course) Benton City, 2 day event, multiple locations
September 6: Bluezette, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 till 10pm, 60’s & 70’s hits
September 6: Coyote Kings, at Basel Cellars for the Grape Stomping Festival, Walla Walla
September 11 - 14: On the Water and in the Park Boat Show, Columbia point marina, 10am till 7pm
September 11 - 13: Nuketown, Branding Iron, 213 W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, 586-9292, 9-12
September 11: Wayman Chapman, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 till 10pm, blues/R&B
September 12: Chicago, the Musical, Toyota Center, Kennewick, call 737-3722 for time and tickets
September 12: Colorblind opening for Pablo Cruise, at Clover Island Inn, parking lot party, food and drinks, call the inn for starting time and tickets at 586-0541 (usually cheaper in advance).
September 12: The Rachel Bade-McMurphy Quartet, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, 6 till 10pm
September 12: Brick, at Dax’s Bar & Grill on Lee Street near Jadwin in Richland 9 till 1
September 12, 13, 19 & 20: “You’re a good man, Charlie Brown” at ACT Studio, 943-6027
September 12, 13, 19, 20 & 21: “I love you your perfect, now change” at Richland Players, 943-1991
September 13: Columbia River Cruise’In; at Columbia Park Kennewick, an all day family event, classic car show, starts at 9am with a pancake breakfast, car judging in the morning, Poker Walk, Bingo, Door Prizes, Vendors, At 4pm a cruise through the park, then awards, from 6 till 8pm a concert by “Guilty Pleasures”, and an outdoor movie starting at 8pm, for admission bring a canned or dried food item, for more info and registration form see www.columbiarivercruisein.com or call 783-4677
September 13 & 14: Fiery Foods Festival, Pasco, Beer Garden is located downtown in the same location as the Farmers Market, food and drink available, A great music line up for Saturday night:
Colorblind from 5pm till 7pm
Mudshark from 7:30pm till 9pm
Junkyard Jane from 9:30 till 11pm
September 13: Brian Holbrook, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, 6 till 10pm, music w/personality
September 13: Colorblind, at The Pub, Kennewick, 9pm till 1, 735-7868, classic rock.
September 17 - 20: Walmart FLW Series Bass Tournament, Columbia Point Marina, 6:30am - 5pm
September 18 - 20: Bandit, Branding Iron, 213 W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, 586-9292, 9-12
September 18: Romagossa Blu, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 till 10pm, local favorite
September 19 & 20: Sausage Fest, at Christ the King School, Richland, this annual weekend party ia always heavily attended, entertainment all day long but the real (adult) party is in the Inside Beer Garden with plenty of food and drink. This year on both nights (9pm) the band Colorblind is playing !
September 19: Bluezette, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 till 10pm, 60’s & 70’s hits
September 20: Grillin and Chillin, Wash Cattle Feeders Assoc. at Preston Winery, Pasco, 787-2921
September 20: Mudshark, at The Pub, Kennewick, 9pm till 1, 735-7868, classic rock.
September 24: Wings over Washington Air Show, Tri-City Airport Pasco, 3pm till 8, 547-9015
September 25 - 27: Bandit, Branding Iron, 213 W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, 586-9292, 9-12
September 25: Wayman Chapman, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 till 10pm, blues/R&B
September 26: Mary Lou Gnoza & Steve Haberman, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 - 10
September 26, 27, & 28: Great Prosser Balloon Rally, Prosser Airport, call 786-3177 for more info
September 27: Brian Holbrook, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, 6 till 10pm, music w/personality
September 27: IV, at The Pub, Kennewick, 8pm till 1, 735-7868, classic rock and original music.
September 27: Brick, at the Long Branch Bar & Grill on SR 397 Finley area, 9pm till 12 ?
September 27: Foreigner, at Central Wash. State Fair, Yakima, for tickets 800-325-SEAT
September 28 & 29: Richland Kennel Club Dog Show, at Columbia Park Kennewick, 531-0315
September 27 & 28: Catch the Crush, Columbia/Yakima Valley Wineries, the annual fall open house for all the regions wineries celebrating harvest and grape crush in the heart of Washington's wine country. Each of the wineries offers its own celebratory events including grape stomps, harvest and crush activities, winery tours, free run juice, hors d’oeuvres, live music, and of course – wine tasting!, they will be open from 10 am to 5 pm both Saturday and Sunday (some open later so check winery pages for hours). Please bring your own glass, or purchase the optional VIP ticket that includes a glass. There is no charge for regular admittance, only for a VIP ticket. see http://www.columbiavalleywine.com/catchthecrush.htm

Out of town but nearby (well some more than others)

September 5 - 7: Huckleberry Festival, Bingen Wa., Local festival, including Fresh Huckleberry pie, brew fest, Bratwurst, all day entertainment, vendors, food booths, Website: http://community.gorge.net/huckleberryfest/
September 6 & 10 - 13, Pendleton Round-Up, Happy Canyon Arena Pendleton Or., it kicks off on the 6th with a concert with Joe Nichols and Jason Michael Carroll, rodeo starts on the 10th, this is one of the oldest rodeos in the country at 98 years, see www.pendletonroundup.com for info
September 12-14: Fall in Lake Chelan Car Show, Downtown Chelan, show & shine and local cruise, bridge street dance, for more info see the website: http://www.lakechelan.com
September 19: Riverwalk Concert Series - Romagossa Blu - Riverwalk Park in Chelan, Wa. , Grab a blanket and bring family & friends to relax to the sounds of the lake. Sample food from local vendors. Sip wine and beer from the beverage garden. Free! Website: http://www.lakechelan.com
September 20: Wenatchee Taste of the Harvest, Wenatchee Wa., Sample wine & hard cider from 10 award-winning local wineries Fine local restaurants offer a la carte menus , Local culinary buffs will test their skills in this exciting, live, outdoor cooking challenge. You’ll be amazed at the locally produced, contemporary fine art on display. Allez Garcon! Hurry Up & Wait! our hospitality industry pros in a 2-block foot race modeled after the tradtional Bastille Day Waiters Race of Paris. musical talent will be on stage in the middle of Wenatchee Avenue all day long! The lineup will offer blues, country, jazz and rock and roll.Website: http://www.wendowntown.org
September 20: Festival of Wheels and Music Jamboree, Goldendale Wa., Show n’ Shine with more than 150 antique and custom cars and motorcycles show up. The Outlaw Lawn Dragsters racing down Main Street at speeds zero to 60 mph in less than 2 seconds. Pine Springs Resort will host the Motorcycle Surrender the Teddy Poker Run. Broken Boulder Farm will host another Rock Crawl Play day and Eddieville will host an ATV and Motorcycle Play day as well. In addition the Goldendale Motorsport Association will host KART RACING in Goldendale. Website: http://cityofgoldendale.com
September 26 - 27: Rhythms at the Lake, Chelan area, a 2-day event full of a variety of music presented at various venues throughout the Chelan area. Music includes a variety of types including; Country, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Christian, Reggae, Hispanic, folk and other. Armbands get you into all venues and are available for purchase at he Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce and ALL Venues (during performance times). Only $15 for the whole weekend!!! Some of the musicians playing are Michael Peterson, The Randy Oxford Band, Junkyard Jane, The Shades, and Becki Sue and her Big Rockin’ Daddies, see website: http://www.lakechelan.com

Editorial: Summer finishes with a flourish ! Its good to see that The Fiery Foods Festival has returned to having great bands on Saturday night. The Sausage Fest is one of those fun yearly traditions for me to attend, and then the month finishes out with “The Crush” weekend ! So many wineries and too little time. You will find a lot of great musical choices this month.

This monthly periodical is published to FOB (Friends of Bob) members. If you want to get on the mailing list, send an email to [e-mail] while the supply lasts.

For other concerts/activities also see: http://www.theentertainernewspaper.com
..and check the insert in the Tri-City Herald on each Friday for more activities.

[Cindy GG]

October Calendar - Things to Do



October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: ETC-Entertainment Tri-Cities, Bookwalter Winery, Mary Lou Gnoza and Steve Haberman hosts ETC; highlighting local entertainers and events each week. 6-10pm
October 2 - 4: Trespasser, Branding Iron, 213 W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, 586-9292, 9-12
October 2: Adrienne Bousquet, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 till 10pm, jazz favorites
October 3: Straight Up Jazz Quartet, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 till 10pm
October 3 & 17: Camarena Latin Rhythms Salsa Night, Kimo’s Sports Bar, dancing, 9:15pm
October 4: Fall Garden Fest, at Master Gardeners Demo Garden on Union Street, Kennewick, 9am - 3
October 4: Grapefest 2008, Downtown Kennewick, 8am - 5pm, lots of family activities, grape stomp competition, kids area, bbq cook-off, sidewalk chalk contest, wine garden, jazz music Barry Bergstrom
October 4: Cuisine de Vin, at Terra Blanca Winery, Benton City, fundraiser for Children’s Development Center, several regional chefs will prepare their signature hor d’oeuvres which will be paired with Terra Blanca wines, music by Retread, event runs from 7pm till 11, 735-1062 ext. 249
October 4: RocktoberFest, at the Trac, Pasco, 20 beers on tap and some wine. Poker Run for Bikes,music starts at 3pm with Romagossa Blu, 4:30 with JavaKola, 6:50ish with IV, and at 8:20 Hells Belles, a female AC/DC cover band. This is planned to be an outdoor event. call 543-2999
October 4: Black Ice, at The Pub, Kennewick, 9pm till 1, 735-7868, classic rock from Sagle, Idaho
October 4: The Rachel Bade-McMurphy Quartet, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, 6 till 10p
October 4: The Shades, at Espo’s Sorts Bar, on Vista Way, Kennewick, 783-1904, 9pm till 1
October 4: Plastic Soul, at Island Casino, Gage blvd, Kennewick, 8pm, 947-0195
October 5: 22nd Concours d’Elegance Car Show, Columbia Crest Winery, Patterson, 9am - 4pm
October 5: Barlow Girl Million Voices Tour, Toyota Center, Kennewick,737-3722
October 9 - 11: Good Bad Habit, Branding Iron, 213 W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, 586-9292, 9-12
October 10, 17, 24, 31: Open dancing, at the nightclub in Island Casino every Friday from 6 till 9pm, $5 cover, hosted by Beth Trost, DJ music mix of Ballroom, Swing , Latin, Country for dancing pleasure
October 10: Coffeehouse Concert - Jill Cohn, All Saints Church on Kimball Ave, Richland, 7:30pm
October 10: Bluezette, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 till 10pm, 60’s & 70’s hits, tonight happens to be my annual celebration so all FOB members are enticed to join in.
October 11: 20th Annual Great Mid-Columbia Duck Race, 9am - 3pm, Columbia Park, Kennewick
October 11: Wayman Chapman, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 till 10pm, blues/R&B
October 11: Mudshark, at The Pub, Kennewick, 9pm till 1, 735-7868, classic rock.
October 16: Jewels for Hope - 10th annual sale to benefit Hope House, Dillon Hall (behind St. Joseph’s Church), Kennewick, handcrafted jewelry, handbags, and accessories, 4 to 8pm, 946-4645
October 16 - 18: Good Bad Habit, Branding Iron, 213 W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, 586-9292, 9-12
October 17: Mary Lou Gnoza & Steve Haberman, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 - 10
October 18: Howl’n Scream Scram races, Badger Mtn Park, Richland, 1/2 mile kids race (costume optional), Adult 5k/10k races, 9am -11am, call 628-1590 or http://www.3rrr.org
October 18: Brian Holbrook, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, 6 till 10pm, music w/personality
October 23 - 25: Bandit, Branding Iron, 213 W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, 586-9292, 9-12
October 24 -25: Womens Expo, at the Trac Facility, Pasco, call 543-2999 for times.
October 24: Bluezette, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 till 10pm, 60’s & 70’s hits
October 24: Colorblind, at Nookie’s Sports Bar, Hermiston, 541-289-7415, 9pm till 1, classic rock.
October 25: 23rd Annual Harvest Ball, at Red Lion Hotel Pasco, 6pm, to benefit Children’s Hospital
October 25: Celebrate America, at the Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick, 8pm, 735-0500
October 25: The Shades, at Espo’s Sorts Bar, on Vista Way, Kennewick, 783-1904, 9pm till 1
October 25: Straight Up Jazz Quartet, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 till 10pm
October 26: 28th Annual Tri-Cities Marathon, start/finish at Shilo Inn, Richland, 8am, 377-8161
October 30 - 1: Bandit, Branding Iron, 213 W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, 586-9292, 9-12
October 31: Downtown Halloween Trick or Treat, Downtown Kennewick Parkade area, 3-5pm
October 31: “Safe Treat Street” Trick or Treating, Ranch & Home parking lot Kennewick, 4-7pm
October 31: Trick or Treat in Downtown Pasco, 4th and Lewis St. area, 6-8:30pm
October 31: Tom Gnoza, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 - 10
October 31: Colorblind, at The Pub, Kennewick, 9pm till 1, 735-7868, The Halloween Party
October 31: Brick, at Dax’s Bar & Grill on Lee Street near Jadwin in Richland 9 till 1
October 31-1: Hunting Widows Weekend & Chippendales Show, Wildhorse Casino, 800-654-9453


Out of town but nearby (well some more than others)

October 4 - 5 & 11 - 12: Lake Chelan Crush at the Wineries, Chelan area, special demonstrations and harvest related events at all participating wineries in the Lake Chelan Valley. For more information visit: www.lakechelanwinevalley.com
October 11: Federweisser and Zwiebelkuchen, Steppe Cellars, Sunnyside, A German tradition. We will taste the new still fermenting white grape juice (the Federweisser) right from the tank and have the traditional onion cake (the Zwiebelkuchen.) Music, dancing, onion tart, a barbeque dinner, and the federweisser will all be included in the ticket price of $20. A limited number of tickets for this catered event are on sale now.
October 17 - 19: Hood River Harvest Festival, Hood River, Or., over 100 craft & artisan exhibitors, great food, music, locally grown produce, and the Harvest Fest Quilt Raffle, the Hood River Valley Harvest Fest is a must see! One of the largest annual events in the Gorge. Come see, shop, taste and smell the bounty, see website http://www.hoodriver.org/
October 18: Winemaker for a Day, Two Mountain Winery, Zillah, Two Mountain Winery opens their fields again on October 18th to those of you who want a real ‘winemaker experience’! Shadow Matt & Pat Rawn as you pick grapes, run the crusher, take readings and taste the wine in their ‘Winemaker for a Day’ session. 12 noon-2 pm. Cost is $25. This event sold out very quickly last year so make your reservations early! Call [phone] to reserve your place.
October 18: Celine Dion, at the Tacoma Dome, 8pm, 735-0500
October 23: ZZ Top, at the Beasley Performing Arts Center, Pullman Wa., 8pm, 800-325-SEAT
October 25 - 26: Hallowine, a themed weekend in the Rattlesnake Hills (Zillah area). Sampling great wine, costumes, pumpkins, wine discounts, and fun – and it’s called Hallowine. Chills and thrills await you on the haunted trail. Stop in at each of the wineries to discover what treats they have available, or what ‘costumed persona’ will serve you. There could be wine-bar witches, pirates talking funny, or vampires dribbling wine (not blood) down their chins as you approach the tasting bars. But don’t be afraid. “Ve only vant you to taste our vines!” , see website http://www.rattlesnakehills.com/events.htm


Editorial: Fall is upon us and the outdoor events are almost finished. At the end of the month there will be a plethora of Halloween parties. Starting next month the amount of music activities will slow down for the next 4 or 5 months. This is the typical cycle through the holidays. But this is a great time to visit with friends, so staying at home is still a choice - not a requirement. I hope to see you out during October !

This monthly periodical is published to FOB (Friends of Bob) members. If you want to get on the mailing list, send an email to [e-mail] while the supply lasts.

For other concerts/activities also see: http://www.theentertainernewspaper.com
..and check the insert in the Tri-City Herald on each Friday for more activities.

[Cindy GG]

November Calendar - Things to Do

October 31: Tom Gnoza, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 till 10pm, hard to define
October 31: Colorblind, at The Pub, Kennewick, 9pm till 1, 735-7868, The Halloween Party
October 31: Brick, at Dax’s Bar & Grill on Lee Street near Jadwin in Richland 9 till 1
October 31: Foolish Fortune, at Island Casino, Gage blvd, Kennewick, 9pm - 12, 947-0195
November 1: First Annual Family Fun Hike, Badger Mountain, Richland, 1 to 4pm, a hike and some trail history offerred, sponsored by Friends of Badger Mountain. 372-3348 for more info
November 1: TC Cancer Center “Autumn Affair”, at Red Lion Hanford House, Richland, 5:30 till 11pm, features a six-course gourmet dinner served with fine Wa. wines, and an auction. 737-3374 for info
November 1: Jak Grooms & Unwound, Branding Iron, 213 W Kennewick Ave, 586-9292, 9-12
November 1: Brick, at Island Casino, Gage blvd, Kennewick, 9pm - 12, 947-0195
November 1: Hunting Widows Weekend & Chippendales Show, Wildhorse Casino, 800-654-9453
November 4, 11, 18, 25: The Jam Band, Island Casino Showroom, Richland, 8pm, 539-2355
November 5, 12, 19, 26: ETC-Entertainment Tri-Cities, Bookwalter Winery, Mary Lou Gnoza and Steve Haberman hosts ETC; highlighting local entertainers and events each week. 6-10pm
November 5, 12, 19, 26: The Millionaires Club, Jackson’s Kennewick every Wednesday night, 9pm
November 5, 12, 19, 26: The Jam Band, at Dax’s Bar & Grill on Lee Street in Richland 9 till 12
November 6 - 8: Trespasser, Branding Iron, 213 W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, 586-9292, 9-12
November 7, 8, 9: Candy Cane Christmas, Red Lion Hotel - Columbia Center, arts/crafts/gifts
November 7, 8, 9: Custer’s 13th Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, at the TRAC Facility Pasco, all day, Over 150 Artists and Crafters with many unique handcrafted items, call 543-2999 for particulars.
November 7 & 21: Camarena Latin Rhythms Salsa Night, Kimo’s Sports Bar, 9pm, 531-7233
November 7, 14, 21, 28: Open dancing, at the nightclub in Island Casino every Friday from 6 till 9pm, $5 cover, hosted by Beth Trost, DJ music mix of Ballroom, Swing , Latin, Country for dancing pleasure
November 7: Vicky & The Velvets, at Dax’s Bar & Grill on Lee Street near Jadwin in Richland 8pm
November 7: Brian Holbrook, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, 6 till 9pm, music w/personality
November 7: Then & Now – 30 years of Wine & Food, Tri-City Country Club, Kennewick, 6:30pm – 10, Learn about the wine industry and how it has changed and where it’s going, the Executive Chef of the C.C. will create a food experience focusing on NW cuisine and culinary changes during the last three decades, $65, 528-4606 or visit website http://tcwinefest.com
November 8: 30th Annual Tri-Cities Wine Festival Public Tasting and Auction, Red Lion Hotel, Pasco, all varieties of wine to taste, food sampling, and more to buy, hear the varietal winners and join in the silent auction, $60 at the door (55 in advance) call 528-4606 or visit website http://tcwinefest.com
November 8: Mary Lou Gnoza & Steve Haberman, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 - 9
November 8: Studebaker John, at The Pub, Kennewick, 9pm till 1, 735-7868
November 12: Winemakers Dinner - Walla Walla Vintners, at Katya’s Restaurant and Wine Bar, Richland, 6 till 8:30pm, limited space, call 946-7777 for reservation.
November 13 - 15: Trespasser, Branding Iron, 213 W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, 586-9292, 9-12
November 13: Straight Up Jazz Quartet, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 till 9pm
November 14: Coffeehouse Concert - Tom Rawson, at All Saints Episcopal Church Social Hall, Richland, 7:30 - 9pm, call 943-5662 for info
November 14: Jeff Dunham “Spark of Insanity” Comedy Tour, Toyota Center, 8pm,735-0500
November 14: Bluezette, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 till 9pm, 60’s & 70’s hits
November 15: Chef’s Seminar – Focus on the Best of Northwest Food and Wine, Terra Blanca Winery, Benton City, the guest chef will interact in the demo-kitchen, you will sample various dishes and hear the recommended wine pairings, 1-3pm, call 588-6082, or visit www.terrablanca.com
November 15: Brian Holbrook, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, 6 till 10pm, music w/personality
November 15: Karelian Folk Music Ensemble, Battelle Auditorium, Richland, 7:30pm, 528-2215
November 20 - 22: Nuketown, Branding Iron, 213 W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, 586-9292, 9-12
November 20: Mary Lou Gnoza & Steve Haberman, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 - 9
November 21 , 22, 23: 18th Annual Christmas Memories, Benton County Fairgrounds, 586-9211
November 21 & 22: St Joseph’s Arts and Crafts Show, 502 Garfield, Kennewick, 9am -4pm
November 22: Black Cat Bone, Ice Harbor Brewery, Kennewick, 7:30pm, 946-1744
November 22: Colorblind, at The Pub, Kennewick, 9pm till 1, 735-7868, The Thanksgiving Party
November 22: The Shades, at Espo’s Sorts Bar, on Vista Way, Kennewick, 783-1904, 9pm till 1
November 22: An Evening “Unlike Any Other”, Three Rivers Convention Center, 6:30 - 10pm, Luxury Auto Show for Charity. 547-5555
November 25: CBC Band Concert, at CBC Theater, Pasco, 7:30pm, call 547-0511 for info
November 27: 5th Annual Turkey Trot, Columbia Park, 7:30am - 12:30, family fun run, call 783-6195
November 27 - 29: Nuketown, Branding Iron, 213 W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, 586-9292, 9-12
November 28 – 30: Thanksgiving in Wine Country, More than 40 Yakima Valley wineries open their doors following Thanksgiving to celebrate the season. Sample our finest wines and carefully selected culinary pairings from local restaurants. This event offers consumers a perfectly paired recipe with a Yakima Valley wine, and education on why the two pair well together. Sauce, seasoning, or simply the flavors of the entrée itself. For more info visit www.wineyakimavalley.org or call 800-258-7272.
November 28: Chase Thompson, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 till 9pm
November 28: The Shades, at The Pub, Kennewick, 9pm till 1, 735-7868, Thanksgiving Bash
November 29: Festival of Trees - Family Day, Three Rivers Convention Center, 10am - 4pm
November 29: Bluezette, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 till 9pm, 60’s & 70’s hits
November 29: Plastic Soul, at Jackson’s - Richland on Lee St. at G-Way, 9pm, 947-0195

Out of town but nearby (well some more than others)

November 7: Jessica Simpson, Snoqualmie Casino, Snoqualmie Wa. 8pm, 735-0500
November 8: Chateau Champoux’s 7th Vine to Wreath, Alderdale Wa., a day of wreath making, any size, any number, from fresh cut grapevines. Gift basket giveaways, wine tasting, and lunch. Limited seating, $25, 11am – 4pm, bring your own decorations, supplies provided, www.chateauchampoux.com
November 8, 11, 22: Blend your own - Wine Class, Portland Or., Guided by a wine instructor students learn to blend three of the local red varietals, background on wine varieties, and the importance of blending. Class cost is $40 and you leave with a bottle of your own blend. Reserve a space, 6:30 – 7:30, call 503-226-9797 or visit www.urbanwineworks.com
November 15: Northwest Food and Wine Festival, Portland Or., more than 600 wines and 50 restaurants and gourmet food choices, everything from raw oysters to a chocolate fountain, live music at the piano bar, and a silent auction, $99, call 800-422-0251, or visit www.nwfoodandwinefestival.com
November 27 - January 1: Traditions at Sunriver Resort, Old fashioned sleigh rides. Gingerbread villages as far as the eye can see. The biggest holiday light display in Central Oregon. A dandy holiday celebration that harks back to a time when generations embraced the season. From Thanksgiving to New Year's Day, enjoy over 150 family events. see website http://www.sunriver-resort.com/traditions/
November 28 – 30: Thanksgiving in Wine Country, Paterson Wa., 10am till 5, sampling food and wine at Columbia Crest, complimentary gift wrapping, 888-309-WINE or www.columbia-crest.com

Editorial: We are entering the season of holiday Arts & Craft Fairs and soon the nightly music choices will drop until springtime. This is the typical cycle. But as you can see from above there are plenty of events to keep you busy ( including Tri-City Americans hockey games that I don’t even have room to list). Be careful on the roads ....and have a safe & fun November !

This monthly periodical is published to FOB (Friends of Bob) members. If you want to get on the mailing list, send an email to [e-mail] while the supply lasts.

For other concerts/activities also see: http://www.theentertainernewspaper.com
..and check the insert in the Tri-City Herald on each Friday for more activities.

[Cindy GG]

January:

January Calendar - Things to Do


January 1: Pooch & Pal Run/Walk and 26th Annual 5K Thunder Run, Big Cross Country Course, north on Rd. 36 off Argent, 8am - 1pm, 947-6628
January 2 & 3: Jim Basnight, at Wildhorse Casino, Pendleton, 509-845-1939, 8pm
January 2: Carol Carrara Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 till 9pm, jazz
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Open dancing, at the nightclub in Island Casino every Friday from 6 till 9pm, $5 cover, hosted by Beth Trost, DJ music mix of Ballroom, Swing , Latin, Country for dancing pleasure
January 3: Rommagossa Blu, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 till 9pm, local favorites
January 4: Brides 2009, at the Trac Facility, Pasco, 528-6492, 10:30am - 5pm
January 7: Eddie Manzanares & Cafe Blanco, Bookwalter Winery, music with a Latin flair 6-10pm
January 7, 14, 21, 28: The Millionaires, Jackson’s Kennewick. every Wednesday night, 9pm
January 8: Brian Holbrook, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, 6 till 9pm, music w/personality
January 8, 15, 22, 29: Jam Night, at Dax’s Bar & Grill on Lee Street in Richland, every thurs. 9 till 12
January 8 - 10: Nuketown, Branding Iron, 213 W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, 586-9292, 9-12
January 9 - 10: Arena Cross, at the Trac Facility, Pasco, 947-1316, Webb Hill Raceways, 7:30pm
January 9 - 11: Gun & Antique Show, at the Trac Facility, Pasco, 722-0076, an interesting combo
January 9: Coffeehouse Concert - Uncle Joe’s Banjo Band, at All Saints Episcopal Church Social Hall, Richland, 7:30 - 9pm, call 528-2215 for info, for those of you that can’t get enough banjo
January 9: Barry Bergstrom & Eagle Wings, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, 6 till 9pm, jazz
January 10: The Shades, at Espo’s Sorts Bar, on Vista Way, Kennewick, 783-1904, 9pm till 1
January 10: Bluezette, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, 6 till 9pm, singing 60’s & 70’s hits
January 11: Robin and Linda Williams Concert, at Kennewick 1st United Methodist Church, from 3pm till 5pm, call 528-2215 or visit : http://www.3rfs.org
January 14: Eddie Manzanares & Cafe Blanco, Bookwalter Winery, music with a Latin flair 6-10pm
January 15: Kurt Gustafson, at Bookwalter Winery, Jazz guitar 6-10pm
January 15 - 17: Nuketown, Branding Iron, 213 W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, 586-9292, 9-12
January 16 - 18: The Sportsman Show, at the Trac Facility, Pasco, 697-8208, this is manly man stuff
January 16 - 18: ACT performs “Ramona Quimby”, at Chief Jo Middle School Auditorium, Richland, shows Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 3pm, for info call 943-6027
January 16: Mary Lou Gnoza & Steve Haberman, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 - 9pm
January 16 - 17: The Shades, at Wildhorse Casino, Pendleton, 509-845-1939
January 16 - 31: Richland Players perform “Bus Stop”, at Players Theater Richland, call 943-1991
January 17: Live Roller Derby - Atomic City vs Trampires, Hermiston Or., 5pm, 425-306-1902
January 17: Wayman Chapman, at Bookwalter Winery, Blues, R&B, and Jazz guitar 6-10pm
January 17: Nasty Jack, at Island Casino, Gage blvd, Kennewick, 9pm - 12, 947-0195, NYE Party
January 22: CBC Jazz Orchestra, performance at the Art and Music Scholarship Gala, Gregson Auditorium at Pasco High, 7:00pm, 547-0511 for more info
January 23 - 25: ACT performs “Ramona Quimby”, at Chief Jo Middle School Auditorium, Richland, shows Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 3pm, for info call 943-6027
January 23: Tasting with Tingstad, at Bookwalter Winery, 6-9pm, Cost $20 to benefit Tapteal Greenway, wine tasting and conversation with Eric Tingstad
January 24: Rachel Bade-McMurphy Quartet, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 - 9pm
January 24: Disturbed, at the Toyota Center, 8pm, call 737-3722 for ticket info, heavy metal band
January 24: IV, at The Pub, on Clearwater in Kennewick, 9pm till 1, 735-7868, Classic Rock
January 24: Tingstad & Rumbel, in concert at Battelle Auditorium, Richland, 308-4065
January 29: The 3rd Annual Follow Your Dreams Banquet, CBC Gjerde Center, 6pm, 547-2369
January 29: Carol Carrara Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 till 9pm, jazz
January 30: Bluezette, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, 6 till 9pm, singing 60’s & 70’s hits
January 30: Annie, at the Toyota Center, Kennewick, call 737-3722 for ticket info
January 31: Mid-Columbia Symphony - Celebrate Romance, 3 Rivers Convention Center, 8pm
January 31: Rommagossa Blu, Bookwalter Winery, 627-5000, Richland, 6 till 9pm, local favorites
January 31: The Shades, at Espo’s Sorts Bar, on Vista Way, Kennewick, 783-1904, 9pm till 1


Out of town but nearby (well some more than others)
January 16 - 17: 2009 Winterfest: Fire & Ice at the Lake. Chelan will bustle with a flurry of Winterfest activities—snowmobile races, snow and ice sculpting, a torchlight parade and a spectacular fireworks show. Visitors will once again have the opportunity to ice skate at Chelan’s city park, and take a sleigh ride in Chelan’s historic downtown. Ten ice sculptors from throughout the Northwest will each sculpt two sculptures, creating an outdoor gallery of winter art.
January 17: The 5th annual WinterHop BrewFest, Downtown Ellensberg, noon till 5pm, Ten businesses in historic downtown Ellensburg host 20 Washington microbreweries. Wander through unusual venues for tasting beer; from the local newspaper to furniture stores, listen to live music, and sample over 40 varieties of some of the finest microbrews the Northwest has to offer! Tickets are $20 and include a commemorative glass and 5 tasting scrip. Get your tickets at the Chamber office at 609 N. Main St., or call 509-925-2002 .

January 31: Kolvane, at Highway 99 Blues Club, Seattle, 9pm, formerly known as Rose City Kings, This high-energy blues-rock show always blows the roof off the dump with the band's powerful chops and tight grooves.


Editorial: I hope you had a happy and safe Holiday. As you can see from above; January is one of the most meager months for activities. But don’t despair here are some other ideas to keep you entertained...
• The Tri-City Americans Hockey Team have 13 home games during Jan/Feb, for dates and times go to http://www.amshockey.com/
• Jokers Casino has live comedians at least once or twice a week and DJ music on some nights. Call 943-1173 for specifics
• Dance classes start again in January so check out Beth Trost at http://www.dancebybethtrost.com/ for ballroom and swing dance styles, and for classes and private lessons in salsa/merengue see Dana & Christian Camarena at http://www.camarenalatinrhythms.com/doku.php
• The Red Room (coffee house and music venue) on Vineyard in Kennewick is an all ages club (which means no booze) that books live music every week. Want a place you can bring your teenagers to enjoy live music, then this is the place. Check out their website http://redroomcoffeeandconcerthouse.com/
• Take a mini wine tour of Red Mountain or Prosser. Limit your visit to three or four and take notes of the varieties/blends you like. Right now there are no crowds and most are open every Saturday and Sunday. For a listing and location of the +200 wineries from Yakima to Walla Walla see http://www.winecountrywashington.org/avaOverview.aspx

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For other concerts/activities also see: http://www.theentertainernewspaper.com
..and check the insert in the Tri-City Herald on each Friday for more activities.