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Photo by George Lauby
Jim Calhoun, at right, hosts Scottish and country musicians at his ranch Saturday near North Platte, no charge.
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Chris Sayre will play several instruments at the museum Aug. 21.
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A rundown of entertainment in North Platte and Lincoln County. • Weekend movies at the Platte River Mall include “The Bourne Legacy”, “The Campaign”,”The Expendables 2”, “Ice Age: Continental Drift 3D”, “The Odd Life of Timothy Green”, and “Paranorman 3D.” Schedule subject to change, see www.carmike.com. • Every day until Labor 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. 12th). Crafts, produce, flowers, meat, live music, etc. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 16 • Platte River Mall (near theater) – Farmer’s Market. Fresh produce, crafts, etc. 4:30-6:30 p.m. • Historical Museum (2403 N. Buffalo Bill) – Special movie presentation “Standing Bear’s Footsteps.” 7-9 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 17 • Feather River Vineyard (5700 E. State Farm) – Visitors are invited to watch the process of winemaking at harvest. 2-8 p.m. • Lakehouse (Lake Maloney inlet) - Business After Hours. Refreshments, socializing. 5-7 p.m. Bring a buck and a business card. • Harvest Christian Fellowship church (1501 S. Dewey) - Family movie night. Rio. 7 p.m. $2 per person, includes pop and bag of popcorn. Proceeds benefit mission trip to Poland next year. • Cedar Bowl (1100 S. Jeffers) – Cosmic bowling under black lights. 8-11 p.m. $4 per game. • Sculley’s Shooters (2221 E. Fourth) – Live music by Whiskey Bent. 9 p.m. Cover charge.
Saturday, Aug. 18 • Maxwell – Maxwell Heritage Day with parade, feed, team races, and draft horse pull. Events throughout town all day. • Feather River Vineyard (5700 E. State Farm) – Visitors are invited to watch the process of winemaking at harvest. 2-6 p.m. • Quality Inn (2102 S. Jeffers) – “Anticipation of Hope” gala, a Rape and Domestic Abuse program to celebrate survivors and hear their stories. Silent auction. 6 p.m. Make reservations at 532-0624. Cost $30. • Senior center (900 E. Tenth) – Bingo, 7-10 p.m. • Lincoln Hiway RV Campground - Rocker Randall Zwarte in concert. Show starts at 9 p.m. $10 or any unused concert ticket from the summer. • Eagles Club - live music by the Gary Phipps Show. Starts a 7 p.m. Cover charge. Open to the public. • VFW Post 1504 (2100 E. Fourth) – Live country music by Ray Mullen. 7-10 p.m. Free will donation. • Calhoun Ranch (4.5 miles northwest of North Platte) - Live Irish music by Thistle Down of Scotland as well as local musicians. All day, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Family event, play areas, hay rack rides, watermelon feed. Free will donation. • Sculley’s Shooters (2221 E. Fourth) – Live music by Whiskey Bent. 9 p.m. Cover charge.
Sunday, Aug. 19 • Feather River Vineyard (5700 E. State Farm) – Visitors are invited to watch the process of winemaking at harvest. 2-8 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 21 • Historical Museum (2403 N. Buffalo Bill) – Humanities program “A Musical Journey Across America” presentation by Chris Sayre. 7-9 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 22 • Pop Corner (1847 W. A) – Live piano and song by Shermie Wiehe. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • 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. $3.
Friday, Aug. 24 • Lakehouse (Lake Maloney inlet) - Live music by Rascal on the stage by the lake, 7-10 p.m. • Hershey Football Field – outdoor Christian concert featuring Chye. Bring lawn chairs. 7:30 p.m. Free will offering. • Cedar Bowl (1100 S. Jeffers) – Cosmic bowling under black lights. 8-11 p.m. $4 per game. • Sculley’s Shooters (2221 E. Fourth) – Live music by Nashville Reject. 9 p.m. Cover charge.
Saturday, Aug. 25 • Throughout Hershey – annual Fall Festival with kids games, BBQ, water fight at fire hall, parade, and much more. • Cody Park Pool - Kayak games, local celebrity dunk, silent auction and lunch. Fundraiser for Bridge of Hope abuse shelter. • Senior center (900 E. Tenth) – Bingo, 7-10 p.m. • VFW Post 1504 (2100 E. Fourth) – Live country music by Ray Mullen. 7-10 p.m. Free will donation. • A to Z Books (507 N. Jeffers) – West central Nebraska’s Open Mic Nite. Established performers and newcomers. 7-10:30 p.m. Free-will donation. Refreshments provided or bring your own. • Sculley’s Shooters (2221 E. Fourth) – Live music by Nashville Reject. 9 p.m. Cover charge.
Sunday, Aug. 26 • St. Patrick's Church (Fourth & Chestnut) - 60th annual BBQ dinner & fundraiser. Noon-3 p.m. Meal, lots of children's games. Raffle drawing for up to $1,000. Silent auction. • Neville Center – Senior Center fundraiser show featuring variety music and comedy by international artist, Dalena Ditto. Starts 2 p.m. • VFW Post 1504 (2100 E. Fourth) – Live country music by Ray Mullen. 7-10 p.m. Free will donation.
Wednesday, Aug. 29 • Pop Corner (1847 W. A) – Live piano and song by Shermie Wiehe. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • 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. $3.
Thursday, Aug. 30 • Public Library (120 W. Fourth) – The Courage to Continue program by Cherrie Beam-Clarke, a story about surviving in the early days of the Sandhills. Noon-1 p.m. Free program.
To get your entertainment event listed, email george@northplattebulletin.com, call 308-696-0052 or drop a note at the Bulletin office.
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