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Tuesday, February 9
OMSI SCIENCE PUB
Brain Chemistry for Lovers: Where the Art of Song Meets the Science of Love
Featuring Valerie Day, Darrell Grant, and Larry Sherman, PhD
Bagdad Theater & Pub
Doors: 5 p.m.; event at 7 p.m. | $15 advance and day of; Ticketmaster, Crystal or Bagdad box offices | All ages welcome
Love Science Pub at the Mission? Then try it out at the Bagdad! Learn about cutting-edge topics in science and technology from leading researchers and scientists, all while enjoying food and drinks.
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 Tuesday, February 9
CALEB KLAUDER & SAMMY LIND
Edgefield
7 p.m. | Free | 21 and Over
The Foghorn Stringband's mandolinist and fiddler team up to bring a stripped-down approach to old-time country and Appalachian string music.
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 Tuesday, February 9
OPEN BLUEGRASS JAM
Rock Creek Tavern
7 p.m. | Free | All ages until 10 p.m.
Rock Creek's Bluegrass Jam is a Tuesday tradition in the local bluegrass/old-time community, and new faces are welcome -- perfect for players of intermediate skills and above.
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 Tuesday, February 9
"NORTHWEST HIP HOP"
hosted by Marv Ellis
White Eagle Saloon
8:30 p.m. | Free | 21 and over
International recording artist Marv Ellis continues to cross genres with his unique ground breaking sound. A master wordsmith and producer of fresh innovative ideas, he currently holds residency at the White Eagle in Portland, where he performs every week with his earth fusion four-piece band, the Platform.
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Wednesday, February 10
On Our Big Screen!
BLAZERS vs. PHOENIX
Mission Theater
Doors: 5 p.m. | Free | 21 & over
Catch all the action on our big screen while enjoying great food & beverages!
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 Wednesday, February 10
From Seattle…
THE STAXX BROTHERS
Old St. Francis School
7 p.m. | Free | All Ages
Seattle's 7-piece soul band The Staxx Brothers have been touring in support of their sophomore album, We Are The Blaxstonz, a work Jambase.com calls "the perfect mixture of grime and polish, where they slap you high five while simultaneously exposing the seamy side of our collective underbelly."
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 Wednesday, February 10
MEXICAN GUNFIGHT
Edgefield
7 p.m. | Free | 21 and Over
Mexican Gunfight is a rock band with a big and easy notion of what “rock” can do. Stylistic influences abound: blues grit, country lyricism, the soulfulness of gospel, a rare jam thrown in … even tinges of Latin and jazz dot their sonic landscape.
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 Wednesday, February 10
ROCK CREEK BRANDERS
Rock Creek Tavern
7 p.m. | Free | All ages until 10 p.m.
Made up of Freak Mt. locals and former Rock Creek Tavern affiliates, the Rock Creek Branders play Americana roots rock, with a great mix of covers and originals.
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 Wednesday, February 10
THAD BECKMAN
Boon's Treasury
8 p.m. | Free | 21 and over
Beckman plays an engaging blend of blues, singer-songwriter and folk music. Not everyone can pull off such a combination, but Beckman has chops, writing talent, a big personality and a bag full of true stories which all dovetail for a cool show.
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Wednesday, February 10
LEX BROWNING
White Eagle Saloon
8:30 p.m. | Free | 21 and over
Thursday, February 11
LIMITED-EDITION BEER RELEASE PARTY
One Night Only, or 'Til the Beer is Gone!
Meet at the Distillery Bar!
Edgefield
5 p.m. 'til it's gone | No admission fee; pints at special pricing | 21 & over to taste
Get it while it lasts! We're tapping a special keg, and when it's gone, it's gone.
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 Thursday, February 11
"Eagle Time"
WILL WEST & THE FRIENDLY STRANGERS
White Eagle Saloon
5:30 p.m. | Free | All ages
Carolina-born, and the son of a fiddle player, West cites bluegrass, delta blues and heavy metal music as some of his early influences. His "Southeast Roots with Northwest Inspirations" are informed by modern folk, blues and improvisation.
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 Thursday, February 11
BRAD CREEL & THE REEL DEEL
Kennedy School
6 p.m. 'til 8 p.m. | Free | All Ages
Informed equally by the heartbreak of a tough divorce and the cartoons he used to churn out before creating music, Brad Creel's smart and funny folk is, as Creel calls it, "dark music with a happy sound." In other words, he's as likely to make you laugh in your beer as cry in it.
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Thursday, February 11
Performing on the Chapel Pub's theater organ…
BEN DARWISH
Chapel Pub
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Free | All ages welcome
Jazz & rock keyboardist Ben Darwish -- recently noted for his work with Commotion -- puts the pipes and chimes of the Chapel Pub's theater organ to the test.
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 Thursday, February 11
THE SWEET HARLOTS
Edgefield
7 p.m. | Free | 21 and Over
The Sweet Harlots, an acoustic duo from Bend are best described as a moody mix of chamber pop, Americana and Celtic, but they have a reputation for going in unpredictable directions as the night progresses.
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 Thursday, February 11
THE OLD YELLERS
Rock Creek Tavern
7 p.m. | Free | All ages until 10 p.m.
This Americana band plays their way through rock and roll, alt country and folk music, mixing it up with a large repertoire of great original songs and a fine collection of tried-and-true classics. They have great harmonies, sweet ballads and a rocking good time every time they hit the stage.
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 Thursday, February 11
JON KOONCE
Boon's Treasury
8 p.m. | Free | 21 and over
Formerly of Johnny and the Distractions, singer-songwriter, guitarist and local legend Jon Koonce romps, stomps, twangs and rages through tales of love, lust, trailer parks, truck stops, demons and dogs.
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Thursday, February 11
2010 WINTER OLYMPIC OPENING CEREMONY
Telecast live on our big screen!
St. Johns Theater & Pub
6 p.m. | Free | Minors with a parent
USA! USA! USA! Have a beer while you watch the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.C.
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Thursday, February 11
Fleur de Lethal Presents…
GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES
Bagdad Theater & Pub
Doors 8:30 p.m. | $5 per person | 21 & over
Lorelei and Dorothy are lounge singers on a transatlantic cruise. Stars Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe.
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 Thursday, February 11
P-LUX
The Way Downs
White Eagle Saloon
8:30 p.m. | Free | 21 and over
Funky, jazzy, snazzy. Booty bumpin' meets fusion rockin'. On the one and in the pocket.
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