Weekend To-Dos

By Calvin Hall

The Gresham Outlook, Jun 3, 2009, Updated Oct 30, 2009

Contributed photo / The Gresham Outlook

Tim Gilson plays bass with Craig Bidondo on piano every Sunday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Riverview Restaurant, 29311 S.E. Stark St., in Troutdale. See listings for details.

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Live Entertainment

Edgefield Live Music Series – McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 S.W. Halsey St., Troutdale. All shows free for ages 21 and older unless noted. For more information, call 503-669-8610 or visit www.mcmenamins.com.

• Great Northwest Music Tour: Stephanie Schneiderman, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 4. Perhaps best known to audiences as part of Portland favorite Dirty Martini, Stephanie Schneiderman and her trio will share material from her latest CD, “Dangerous Fruit,” a work that artfully combines ambient indie pop, trip hop, folk and soul. All ages allowed.

• Jimmy Bivens, 7 p.m. Friday, June 5. Whether performing live or recording in-studio, Jimmy Bivens leads fans and audiences on a unique musical journey.

• Late Night Jazz in the Black Rabbit: Sam Hirsch and Friends, 10 p.m. Friday, June 5. Enjoy evening jazz performed by talented young musicians. All ages are welcome.

• Kris Deelane, 5 p.m. Saturday, June 6. One half of the nationally acclaimed acoustic duo Adam + Kris and part of alt-folk band SweetJuice, Kris Deelane brings a love of pop and punk (and post-punk) flair to her music.

• Late Night Jazz in the Black Rabbit: Cory Sterling & Friends, 10 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Enjoy evening jazz performed by talented young musicians. All ages are welcome.

• Jon Koonce, 5 p.m. Sunday, June 7. Jon Koonce, former leader of Johnny and the Distractions, romps, stomps, twangs and rages through tales of lust, love, trailer parks, demons and dogs.

Gresham Community Choir “Spring Revival” Concerts – Through June 22 at various locations. The Gresham Community Choir presents a series of spring and early summer concerts at various churches in East Multnomah County. Choir members come from all over the Gresham area and range from teenagers to senior citizens. Free admission and visitors are encouraged to bring canned food for donation to Zarephath Pantry. For more information, call Annette Steele at 503-465-0997.

• 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7, Rockwood United Methodist Church, 17805 S.E. Stark St.

• 7 p.m. Monday, June 15, Zion United Church of Christ, 2025 N.E. 23rd St.

• 7 p.m. Monday, June 22, Reynolds High School Performing Arts Center, 1698 S.W. Cherry Park Road.

Portland Metro Concert Band Flag Day Concert – 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14, David Douglas High School, Horner Performing Arts Center, 1400 S.E. 130th Ave., Portland. Enjoy the best of symphonic band music performed by the Portland Metro Concert Band. The program includes a variety of music with patriotic themes, including the Carmen Dragon arrangement of “America the Beautiful,” a medley of George M. Cohan tunes, a collection of World War II songs and a medley of service songs called, “Armed Forces Salute.” Broadway musicals will also be tapped as the band plays selections from “Evita” and “Les Miserables.” The community is invited. There is no admission charge, but donations to defray concert expenses will be accepted.

M & M Lounge – M & M Restaurant, 137 N. Main Ave. All shows are free for ages 21 and older unless noted. For more information, call 503-665-2626 or visit www.myspace.com/mandmlounge.

• Spinella’s Off the Wall, 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, June 3-4.

• Nobody’s Bizness, 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 5-6.

• Jam Session with Mike Beaver, 7 p.m. Sunday, June 7.

• Karaoke with Michael and Deanna, 8 p.m. Monday, June 8.

• Bingo Night, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 9.

• Spinella’s Off the Wall, 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, June 10-11.

Riverview Restaurant – The Riverview Restaurant, 29311 S.E. Stark St., Troutdale. The restaurant features live music nightly from musicians who play a style of light jazz with subtle modern and classical influences. For more information, call 503-661-3663 or visit www.yoshidariverview.com.

• Tommy Rodriguez, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Saturdays.

• Craig Bidondo, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

• Tim Gilson and Craig Bidondo, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays.

Shirley’s Tippy Canoe – 28242 E. Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale. Located on the banks of the Sandy River, Shirley’s Tippy Canoe features live music weeknights. For more information, call 503-492-2220 or visit www.shirleysfood.com.

• Ollie McCray and Friends, 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Blues and jazz music.

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