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Topeka Capital-Journal, The, Aug 11, 2006

on sale

Topeka

"SHAKESPEARE IN THE MINORITY KEY: AN EVENING WITH JAMES EARL JONES," presented by and a benefit for the Brown Foundation and the Library Foundation, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 S.E. 8th. Tickets: $77, $62, $47 and $37 (facility fee included) on sale at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 11. In person at the box office or, with additional service charges, through Ticketmaster.

N.E. Kansas

RAY PRICE, 6 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, Golden Eagle Casino, about 45 miles northeast of Topeka on K-20 highway between US-75 and Horton. Tickets: $22 prime seating, $18 reserved seating on sale today, Aug. 11. (888) 464-5825, ext. 251 or 258.

Kansas City

GEORGE LOPEZ, 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. Tickets: $47.50 and $42.50 on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. Ticketmaster.

at the clubs

Topeka

AMERICAN LEGION POST 400, 3029 N.W. US-24: Legacy, 8 p.m. to midnight today, Aug. 11, $3; The Diamond Band, 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 12, $3. All Legion members and their guests welcome. 296-9400.

ANTHONY'S ALIBI, 5011 S.W. Topeka Blvd.: Babe & The Shakers for "Encore on the Patio," 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12; America's Most Wanted Karaoke with DJ Paul, 7 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17. No cover charge. Registration open for Texas hold 'em poker tournament with professional dealer. 862-7667.

THE BOOBIE TRAP BAR, 1417 S.W. 6th: The Thalidomide Kids, Rose Petal Thief, Harmless Addiction, Unleash on Friday, today, Aug. 11; Cool Jade, State of Empathy, Aberration, Saturday, Aug. 12; Sayline, Shuman's Resonance, Reign of 1000, Sunday, Aug. 13; DJ PBR Girl, Monday, Aug. 14; The Effects, Single File, Hoodwinked, Tuesday, Aug. 15; Open mic, Wednesday, Aug. 16; Battle for Blacklodge - Distance Is Safety, Michael Garfield, Unplugged: Tony Mendez, Outlaw Jake & The Chain Gang, Thursday, Aug. 17. 232-9008. boobietrapbar.com.

CELTIC FOX, 118 S.W. 8th: Sky Dog, 9 p.m. today, Aug. 11; Straight Shot, 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12; Electric jam with Danny Blackwood, 8 p.m. to midnight Sundays; Jeff Toda, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15; Acoustic open mic with Kenny Smith, 8 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays. 235-2138.

CHATTERBOX TAVERN, 2121 S.E. 6th: Karaoke with Rebecca, 6 to 11:30 p.m. Fridays; Karaoke with Smurf, 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturdays. 235-6841.

CLASSIC BEAN, in Fairlawn Plaza, 2125 S.W. Fairlawn Plaza Drive: Mundy Mundy, 8 p.m. today, Aug. 11; Chris Biggs, 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12; Jerry Boster Jazz Combo, 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14; Guys and a Lamp, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15; Open mic poetry and Rainbow Dragon DJ, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17. . 271-5005.

THE DEN, 1116 N.W. Lower Silver Lake Road: The Musicmakers, featuring Roger Francis, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today and Saturday, Aug. 11-12; Jam session, 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13; Karaoke with Rex, Tuesdays. 296-9865.

DONNIE'S, 124 S.W. 8th: Karaoke with Dusty, 7:30 p.m. today, Aug. 11. 354-9380.

DOUBLE DEUCE BAR & GRILL, 3701 S.W. Plaza Drive: Joe Moss, 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, $5; Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesdays; Free Texas hold 'em poker, 7 and 10 p.m. Wednesdays; Comedy, 9 p.m. Thursdays. 267-7222.

DOWN UNDER LOUNGE, lower level, Plaza Inn Hotel, 3810 S.W. Topeka Blvd.: Asylum Saints Band, 9 p.m. today, Aug. 11, followed at 10 p.m. by 13th Step, $4; Switch, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, $3; Karaoke by Soundwaves, 8 to 11 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; Jam session, 7 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. 266-0777. www.downunderlounge.com.

FRANCES O'DOOLEY'S IRISH PUB AND GRILLE, 1930 S.W. Westport Drive: Rich Stevenson, Irish tunes and a sing-along, 9 p.m. Fridays. 273-0131.

HEART ATTACK JACK'S, 555 S.W. 39th: 24/7, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today and Saturday, Aug. 11-12, $2. 266-0020.

HOT POCKETS BILLIARDS, 1909 N.E. Seward: No pool tournaments this week. 354-8128.

JEREMIAH BULLFROG'S LIVE, 4115 S.W. Huntoon: Music on the patio with Salty Dog, 6 to 11 p.m. Fridays; 94.5 Country & AM580 Comedy Invasion: Scott Lang and Ray Barnett, doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Aug. 11-12, $5; Live music on the patio, TBA, 8 to 11 p.m. Saturdays; 94.5 Country & AM580 Comedy Invasion: Elliott Threatt and Joe Fox, doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, $4. 273-4600. www.bullfrogslive.com.

JUL'S COCKTAIL CLUB, 4117 S.W. Huntoon, in the Gage Center: TBA, 8 to 10:30 p.m. today, Aug. 11, followed by DJ TwistTie's Dance Party, $3, no cover charge for ladies before 10 p.m.; The Exceptions, 9 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, followed by DJ TwistTie, $5; DJ, after 9 p.m. Wednesdays, $3 after 10 p.m.; Live jazz and blues, most Thursdays, $3 after 10 p.m. 272-0040. www.julstopeka.com.

MCB'S SPORTS GRILL, 2920 S.E. Croco Road: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Saturdays; Poker, 7 and 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. No cover charge. 267-7400.

PRAIRIE VIEW COUNTRY CLUB, 9840 S.W. 45th: Karaoke with Craig and Lora Jean, 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays. Open to the public. 478- 9733.

REED'S RINGSIDE SPORTS BAR & GRILL, 4731 N.W. Hunter's Ridge Circle: Box-A-Buddy, Tuesday, Aug. 15. Must register at least 24 hours in advance. See club for details. 286-4477.