Try This: ‘Bond, James Bond’ & the Blues
Friday, November 14 | 12:26 p.m.
BY MATT WASTRADOWSKI
COLUMBIAN STAFF WRITER
Terry Robb has won the Cascade Blues Association’s Muddy Award for Best Acoustic Guitarist every year since it was introduced in 1992. (Christian Patterson)
Sony Pictures Daniel Craig stars as James Bond in “Quantum of Solace,” the franchise’s first direct sequel.
Janine Hawley Guest mezzo soprano
Christopher Zimmerman Guest conductor
Terry Robb, a fixture on the Northwest blues scene, takes the stage for a concert in Ridgefield.
It is the second concert Robb has performed with a band at the Old Liberty Theater. Previously, Robb had performed solo shows at the theater.
Hours: 7:30 tonight.
Where: Old Liberty Theater, 115 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield.
Admission: $15.
Telephone: 360-887-7260.
On the Web: oldlibertytheater.com.
2. Guests join symphony
Guest conductor Christopher Zimmerman leads the Vancouver Symphony through two concerts featuring a variety of music this weekend.
The symphony will perform three selections from “On the Town” by Leonard Bernstein and “Symphony No. 9” by Antonín Dvorák. Mezzo soprano Janine Hawley will join the symphony for Gustav Mahler’s “Kindertotenlieder.”
When: 3 p.m. today and 7 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Skyview High School, 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver.
Admission: $28-$40, $23 for seniors 62 and older, $7 for students.
Telephone: 360-735-7278.
On the Web: vancouversymphony.org.
3. Food and gifts galore
The Holiday Food & Gift Festival is giving shoppers the chance to get a head start on the shopping season.
Handmade arts and crafts, holiday gifts, jewelry, photography and gourmet foods will be for sale at the festival.
Samples of tea, pasta, chocolate, soups, meats and coffee will be offered and available for purchase.
Santa Claus will make an appearance, as well.
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield.
Admission: $5, free for children 12 and younger.
On the Web: hfgf.com.
4. Fair offers do-it-yourself tips
The Do It Yourself Fair offers workshops on a variety of topics, including how to build a green home, floor renovation, bike maintenance, basic car repair and food preservation. Fifteen informational booths will also be available.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.
Where: Clark College’s Gaiser Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver.
Admission: Free.
Telephone: 360-397-6118, ext. 4352.
On the Web: www.clark.wa.gov/recycle/diy.html.
5. Latest ‘Bond’ flick takes new direction
James Bond is back on the big screen. “Quantum of Solace” picks up where the popular 2006 “Bond” installment, “Casino Royale,” left off. Following the betrayal and death of Vesper Lynd, Bond (Daniel Craig) makes his next mission personal by going after the organization that coerced Lynd.
“Solace” eschews several “Bond” conventions, such as the popular “Bond, James Bond” line. Will the changes pay off in “Quantum of Solace?” Find out this weekend. The film is rated PG-13.
When: Various showtimes daily.
Where: Cinetopia, 11700 S.E. Seventh St., Vancouver; Battle Ground Cinema, 1700 S.W. Ninth Ave., Battle Ground; Liberty Theater, 315 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas; various Clark County Regal Cinemas locations.
Admission: Varies by theater.
Telephone: Cinetopia, 360-213-2800; Battle Ground Cinema, 360-666-7200; Liberty Theater, 360-834-2131; Regal Cinemas, 800-326-3264.
On the Web: cinetopiatheaters.com for Cinetopia; battlegroundcinema.com for Battle Ground Cinema, libertytheater.com for Liberty Theater, fandango.com for Regal Cinemas.
Now that you have your weekend planned, here are several ideas for the week ahead.
Underwood continues to “Ride”
Carrie Underwood, who became the first country singer to win “American Idol” in 2005, stops by Portland for a concert. Shortly after winning the competition, Underwood released her debut album, “Some Hearts,” which featured the hit single, “Jesus, Take the Wheel.” She is currently touring in support of her sophomore album, “Carnival Ride.”
When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17.
Where: Rose Garden arena, 1 Center Court, Portland.
Admission: $35-$55 through the Rose Quarter, 877-789-7673 or rosequarter.com.
Stitching together fun
Several sewing, quilting, needle art and craft companies will offer exhibits of work at the Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival. Visitors can also take part in make-and-take workshops and free educational seminars.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 20-22.
Where: Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield.
Admission: $8, which is good for all three days; $5 for parking.
On the Web: rustybarn.com.
Exhibit hopes to inspire “Change”
The Vancouver National Historic Reserve Visitor Center is hoping that visitors choose to “Arrange for Change.” That’s the name of a new exhibit at the visitor center. The exhibit explores climate change, its implications and what people can do to combat it.
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The exhibit is on display through Dec. 31.
Where: Vancouver National Historic Reserve Visitor Center, 1501 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver.
Admission: Free.
Telephone: 360-816-6200.
On the Web: nps.gov/fova.
