Misty River makes concert count

Misty River will return to the stage Sunday to headline a benefit concert for the Salmon Creek Kiwanis Club. The folk-inspired acoustic quartet has been together for more than 11 years. Its Sunday performance is its sixth headlining concert for the Kiwanis.

All of the concert’s proceeds after expenses will be donated to the Kiwanis Club’s general fund. That money, in turn, will be given to a variety of community organizations in need.

When: 3 p.m. Sunday.

Where: Skyview High School, 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver.

Admission: $15 in advance, and $18 at the door.

Telephone: 360-699-1234 or 360-574-3747.

The concert is just one of several weekend entertainment options in Clark County and Portland. Others include a new production from Magenta Theater, and a home and garden show to give you ideas for the season ahead.

Classical and tango come together

Pianist Thomas Rheingans will headline the latest concert in the Live at the Fries concert series. Rheingans will perform a variety of classical works, including compositions by Ravel and Chopin.

He will be joined by tango dancers Rebecca Smith and Eric Lindgren for the performance, as well.

When: 2 and 8 p.m. today.

Where: Washington State School for the Blind’s Emil Fries Auditorium, 2214 E. 13th St., Vancouver.

Admission: $12 for the 2 p.m. show, $16 for the 8 p.m. show. Tickets through Brown Paper Tickets, 800-838-3006 or http://brownpapertickets.com.

On the Web: http://liveatthefries.com.

Magenta opens season with ‘Crossing Delancey’

Magenta Theater launches its 2010 season with “Crossing Delancey.”

In the production, Isabelle is a young woman who lives alone and works in a book shop. She pines for a handsome author, but her grandmother and her friend think they have found the perfect match for Isabelle.

Isabelle struggles with whom to choose — or whether to choose at all.

When: 7 tonight, as well as Feb. 20 and 25-27; and 2 p.m. Feb. 20.

Where: Magenta Theater, 606 Main St., Vancouver.

Admission: $10-$15.

Telephone: 360-635-4358.

On the Web: http://magentatheater.com.

Monster trucks rev up in Portland

The Monster Jam monster truck series stops by Portland this weekend.

The event features fan favorites such as Grave Digger, Donkey Kong, Blue Thunder, Iron Man, The Patriot, Tropical Thunder and Captain USA. Monster Jam includes freestyle events and races.

The Built Ford Tough Party in the Pits gives fans the chance to view the trucks up close and meet the drivers. It is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today.

When: 2 p.m. today and Sunday, as well as 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Where: Rose Garden arena, 1 Center Court, Portland.

Admission: $20-$45 and $10 for children through the Rose Quarter, 877-789-7673 or http://rosequarter.com.

Show offers garden and outdoor help

It’s never too early to start thinking about the upcoming gardening season.

The Yard, Garden and Patio Show offers garden displays, more than 250 exhibitors, outdoor cooking seminars, a recycled garden art section, wine and beer gardens and dozens of giveaways.

When: 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Where: Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland.

Admission: $11, free for children 12 and younger accompanied by a paid adult.

Discounted advance tickets and coupons are available online and at select retailers. Complete information is available online.

Telephone: 800-342-6401.

On the Web: http://ygpshow.com.