Courtesy Photo­Image Glen Templeton performs Friday at an Unreel Event.

Courtesy Photo­Image Stargazing and constellations will be the topic of a library presentation July 19.

Courtesy Photo­Image Word of Mouth plays at the Ft. Cody Trading Post July 19.

A rundown of entertainment in North Platte and Lincoln County.

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• Weekend movies at the Platte River Mall include “The Amazing Spiderman 3D”, “Brave 3D”, “Ice Age: Continental Drift 3D”, “Magic Mike”, and “Ted.” Schedule subject to change, see www.carmike.com.

• Every day - Cody Go Karts - miniature golf, go karts, other "dry" activities 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Waterslides, bumper boats & "wet activities" 1-6 p.m. See www.codygokarts.com for pricing.

• Every Saturday - Outdoor farmer's market, downtown Parkade Plaza. Produce, crafts, etc. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Also, open air market @ Garden Glove Garden Center (1800 E. 4th). Crafts, produce, flowers, meat, live music, etc. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Friday, July 13

• Depot Restaurant (downtown) - Blue Swing plays gypsy jazz and swing from 6-8 p.m.

• Harvest Christian Fellowship (2607 Rodeo Rd.) – mother-daughter garden tea. Welcome to all women with a meal, dessert, wedding dress show, and special speaker Roxane Lauber. 6-8:30 p.m. Tickets $12, children 4-6 $6.

• A to Z Books (507 N. Jeffers) – West central Nebraska’s Open Mic Nite. Beatles and British Invasion theme night. Established performers and newcomers. 7-10:30 p.m. Free-will donation. Refreshments provided or bring your own.

• Centennial Park – City municipal band concert. 8-9 p.m. No charge.

• Lincoln Highway RV Park (4684 Rodeo Rd.) - Country music mini-festival starring up and coming star Glen Templeton, playing new and classic country music. And, the Gary Phipps Show of North Platte (Neb. Country Music Hall of Fame). Gates open at 6 p.m. $15 until July 7, $20 after. Camping available.

• Lakehouse (near Lake Maloney inlet) – Live country music by Rascal, 6-7:30 p.m., followed by recording artist Joel Warren, formerly of Stapleton, now touring the country.

• Near Cody Park Pool - Outdoor movie Secondhand Lions, a drama and comedy about a young boy who is sent to live with his eccentric uncles. Starts at 8 p.m. No charge. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks.

• Cedar Bowl (1100 S. Jeffers) – Cosmic bowling under black lights. 8-11 p.m. $4 per game.

Saturday, July 14

• Main boat ramp, Lake Maloney – Carp-O-Rama family fishing with shore lunch, Dutch oven cooking and prize drawing for kids. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free event.

• American Legion (2020 E. Fourth) – Sixth annual American Legion Riders poker run. Registration and breakfast 9-10 a.m. Stops in Gothenburg, Broken Bow, Arnold, and ends at Budke’s. Begins at 10 a.m. $20 entry fee includes breakfast.

• Kelsey’s Place (219 Rodeo Road) – Ashlynn Gamble memorial poker run with prizes and raffle. Proceeds for Rape and Domestic Abuse shelter of North Platte. Stops at Hershey Bar, Wallace Bar, and Longhorn Bar. Lunch in Sutherland. Registration at 10 a.m. at Kelsey's.

• Lincoln County Fairgrounds – raceway action with IMCA modifieds, hobby stocks, sports mods, etc. 7-10 p.m. Adults $10, Kids 6-12 $5, 5 and under free.

• Kelsey's Place (219 Rodeo Road) - the band Crazy Horses, starts 9 p.m. Cover. Special foods served beginning at 4 p.m.

• Sculley's Shooters - Live music by the Blue Collar Band of North Platte, starts at 9 p.m.

Sunday, July 15

• Maranatha Camp – Open waterfront days with water attractions including a tower and waterslide. 2-7 p.m. $6 per person, $30 for family of 5 or more.

Wednesday, July 18

• VFW Post 1504 (2100 E. Fourth) – bingo, total of 24 games, starts at 6:45 p.m.

• North Platte Senior Center (900 E. Tenth) – the Golden Classics, a four-piece combo, plays a dance. 7-10 p.m.

Thursday, July 19

• Public Library (120 W. Fourth) – Presentation by Rick Windham on stargazing and constellations. Will showcase best star-gazing places in Nebraska. Attendees can bring their own lunch. Tea and water provided. Noon-1 p.m. Free program.

• Ft. Cody Trading Post (near I-80) - Live music by Word of Mouth and The Talbott Brothers. 6-9 p.m. $5 admission. Bring lawn chair, blankets, food if you like. Family friendly, food and beverages including alcohol can be purchased.

• Rail Bar (next to Depot Restaurant downtown) - Live music by James Burke, 9-12 p.m. $3 cover.

Friday, July 20

Lincoln County Fair begins (see below)

• Lincoln Highway RV Park (4684 Rodeo Rd.) - First night of North Platte Blues Music Festival. The Moon Cats 7 p.m. Sons of '76 9 p.m. Tijuana Gigolos at 11 p.m. Gates open 5 p.m. $15. Camping available. See www.unreelevents.com.

• Cody Park – City municipal band concert. 8-9 p.m. No charge.

• Cedar Bowl (1100 S. Jeffers) – Cosmic bowling under black lights. 8-11 p.m. $4 per game.

• Sculley's Shooters (E. Fourth) Nationally known California band, Smile Empty Soul, plays post-grunge music. Music starts around 9 p.m.

Saturday, July 21

• Lincoln Highway RV Park (4684 Rodeo Rd.) - Second day/night of North Platte Blues Music Festival. James Burke 5 p.m. Baby Jason Davis 7 p.m. Bluz Brothers (8-piece show tribute band from Chicago) 9 p.m. Tijuana Gigolos 11 p.m. $30. Campsites available. See www.unreelevents.com.

Sunday, July 22

• VFW (2100 E. Fourth) – Live country music by Ray Mullen. 7-10 p.m. Free will donation.

Lincoln County Fair: July 20-Aug 5

Headline evening events

Friday, July 20

• 7 p.m. – Ranch Rodeo

Saturday, July 21

• 7 p.m. – Sandhills Shootout auto races start.

Wednesday, July 25

• 7 p.m. – Team Sorting

Thursday, July 26

• 7 p.m. – MWA Wrestling – Men, Women, and Midgets

• 9 p.m. – “Jeff Michaels” Hypnotist in Beer Garden

Friday, July 27

• 6:30 p.m. – Chamber Ag Challenge in infield

• 7 p.m. – Demo Derby

• 7 p.m. – Magic Rob – Family Magician

• 7 p.m. – Jeff Michaels Hypnotist in Beer Garden

• 9 p.m. – Live music by Nashville Reject.

• 10 p.m. – Live music by recording star Stoney LaRue.

Saturday, July 28

6:30 p.m. – “Jeff Michaels” Hypnotist in Beer Garden

8 p.m. – Jonny Klein bull riding

9 p.m. – “Nashville Reject” (free concert)

For a complete schedule of fair events, click HERE.

To include your entertainment event, email george@northplattebulletin.com, drop a note at the Bulletin office or call us at 696-0052.