MORTON
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Ongoing Movies at the Roxy Theater Enjoy first run movies at the Roxy Theatre. Friendly service and comfortable seating in a historic theater make this experience a favorite with visitors and locals alike. Ticket Prices: |
Past Events
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Morton Parks and Tourism Advisory Group (PTAG) meeting Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bob Lyle Community Building. |
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White Pass Scenic Byway monthly tourism meeting January 7 at 1 p.m. at the Mossyrock Community Building |
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Next to Nature Launch: Views and Brews January 14 at 6 p.m. |
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Keep Roxy Rockin' Bowling Benefit January 24 at 3 p.m. Keep Roxy Rockin' Benefit Bowl features 3 games of 9 pin, refreshments, a 50/50 raffle, Roxy movie coupon, and Aussie door prizes in honor of Australia Day on January 26. |
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Neil Simon's The Odd Couple (the female version!) Dinner Theater at the Tiller Arts Center February 13 & 14 at 6:00 p.m.; February 15, at 1:00 p.m. Tickets in advance: Tickets at the door: $13 play only Enjoy a tasty, catered meal with friends at the Tiller Arts Center. And then comedy! Unger and Madison are at it again! Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is, in Neil Simon's hilarious contemporary comic classic: the female version of The Odd Couple. Instead of the poker party that begins the original version, Ms. Madison has invited the girls over for an evening of Trivial Pursuit. The Pidgeon sisters have been replaced by the two Constanzuela brothers. But the hilarity remains the same. |
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Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. Wild, the film adaptation of Cheryl Strayed's autobiographical novel, Wild: Lost and Found on the Pacific Crest Trail will be followed on Thursday by dinner at The Bean Tree and conversation led by mountaineer and guide Charlotte Austin and outdoor therapist Shiloh Reynolds. |
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The Songs of Sondheim in Concert February 28 at 7 p.m. The Songs of Sondheim - A celebration of the musical-theatre songwriting of Stephen Sondheim through the voices of Erin Bake, Bob McKenzie-Sullivan, Joseph Brassey, Catherine Brassey, Alan Newman, Paul Brassey, and Fiona Thornton, accompanied by Nancy Dillard and directed by Paul Brassey. |
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Jeff Scroggins and Colorado Bluegrass Band March 8 at 2 p.m. Jeff Scroggins and Colorado is a high energy, high mountain “bluegrass explosion,” featuring the amazing banjo playing of Jeff Scroggins plus award winning musicians on mandolin, guitar, fiddle and bass. |
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Next to Nature Spark Series: Tales from the Woods in Years Gone By and Sometimes a Great Notion March 11 at 6:30 p.m. Tales from the Woods in Years Gone By, presented by a panel of local, thoroughly seasoned loggers, precede screening of the film Sometimes a Great Notion. |
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March 18, 19, 20 for schools One Snowy Night by Charles Way--a young Icelandic boy faces responsibility, along with mythical characters, for his family's isolated farmstead. Humor and drama that will please both children and adults. |
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Blue Suede Renegade - Danny Vernon March 20 at 7 p.m. Back by popular demand: the Blue Suede Renegade, starring Danny Vernon, the dynamic performer with his amazing voice and charisma who re-creates the excitement of Elvis. |
Morton Clean Up Day Watch for more details, coming soon! |
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Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Junior May 8, 15 at 7 p.m.; May 10, 17 at 2 p.m. Presented by the OnStage Children’s Theatre Education Program at the Roxy Theater Tickets: Ronald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Junior is the timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir. Watch as young actors bring this tale to chocolate-covered life. |
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Roxy Benefit Golf Tourney June 6 at 9:30 a.m. The 3rd Annual Roxy Golf Tournament at Ironwood Greens in Glenoma features fun, 50/50 raffle, prizes, and events such as: Long Drive for men and women; Nearest the Pin for 2 holes for men and women. Participation fee of $40/person includes 12 holes, refreshments, and complementary Roxy Theater movie ticket. For more information, please contact Ron Field roan57@lewiscounty.com. Thanks for supporting your community theater! |
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Morton Dance RecitalJune 12 at 6:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of Dance, music and fun at the Morton Dance Recital! Watch students of Eatonville Dance, children, 3 to 18 years old, from beginner dancers to advanced. You will enjoy, ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and vocalists. Call Eatonville Dance Center at 360-832-5555 for more information.
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Chris Guenther and the Honky Tonk Drifters in Concert June 19, at 7 p.m. Country/Americana recording artist Chris Guenther and his band blend Texas Swing, Old Time Fiddle, Surf, Blues, and Country Roadhouse Twang. With his band, the Honky Tonk Drifters, Chris showcases music from his 6 albums and performs music standards that have shaped the Country and Americana music landscape. |
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July 11 at 7 p.m. and July 12 at 2 p.m. Presented by the OnStage Children’s Theatre Education Program at the Roxy Theater Tickets: "Kid's Time to Play" is the proud culmination of the On Stage Children's Theatre’s Educational Summer Drama Camp, coordinated by Christi Hall and directed by Jennifer Kinsman. The performance will be in the innovative format of a play segmented with vignettes developed by the participants. |
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Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! August 1, 4, 5, 8 at 7 p.m. and August 2, 9 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets: Presented by Centralia College East with Fire Mountain Arts Council, it’s Oklahoma! -- Rodgers & Hammerstein's first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, setting standards still followed in musical theatre. Amidst the high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys, two headstrong romantics, Curly and Laurey, find love's journey is as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road. A revival of the first Centralia College East Summer Musical (1987). |
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August 6-9 Every year on the second weekend of August, Morton opens its doors and welcomes all to come and experience their past and present community history. The Loggers' Jubilee has become "the Granddaddy of all Logging Shows" and a celebration for people of all ages. From the Main Street Parades to the Lawnmower Races, the world famous Logging shows to the Jubilee Queen Coronation, Morton's Loggers' Jubilee promises a good time for all! |
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White Pass Scenic Byway monthly tourism meeting August 11, 2015 - in Randle, Location TBA |
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August 16 at 4 p.m. Based out of Seattle, Washington, the North Country Bluegrass Band is one of the premier traditional bluegrass bands from the Northwest. North Country was founded in 2012 when the guys were jamming together at a local bluegrass event in Seattle. They quickly found a unique chemistry and demonstrated the same love for music, songwriting, and instrumental dynamics. Within the first year of formation, the band played at prominent music venues, including Wintergrass and the historical Paramount Theatre. Since then, they have continued to build their repertoire and toured throughout the United States and Canada. Visit the band's website. |
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September 19 at 6:30 p.m. Membership Appreciation Night welcomes Fire Mountain Arts Council members to an entertaining evening of comedy, music, a bit of business, and a potato bar supper. Please contact the Gallery to RSVP at 360-496-0542. Wish to be part of the fun? Join Fire Mountain Arts Council at the door, at the gallery, or by mail. Member dues for 2014-2015 are $50 and include four complementary tickets valued at up to $10 |
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White Pass Scenic Byway monthly tourism meeting October 13, 2015 - in Morton, Location TBA |
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October 18 4 p.m. Autumn Music Fest brings soloists, ensembles, and choirs from area churches together for an inspirational musical program. |
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Mystery Dinner Party: Murder at the Deadwood Saloon At the Tiller Arts Center Join us at the Deadwood Saloon (also known as the Tiller Arts Center) as we 'round up the rabble of prairie folk from barmaids to prospectors! Old money, new money, homesteads and oil... will the ranchers and the cowmen still be friends when pistols fly from their holsters?! Come in character and help solve the mystery of murder at the Deadwood Saloon! Dinner and drinks provided. Costume rentals available with advance notice. |
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December 9 - 12 Experience a wonderland of creativity and generosity at the BCJ Gallery Benefit Tree Auction. Visit the winter wonderland forest in the Tiller Arts Center to bid and vote for your favorites in this 4-day silent-auction event, ending at 7:00 p.m. on December 12. Stop by anytime between December 9 and 12 for door prizes, raffles, cocoa, and cookies-by-the-pound fundraiser for the Friends of the Library! Special events: |
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Friday, December 11 - 10:00 to 6 :00 Admission is Free. Enjoy the Morton Holiday Bazaars at two great locations: The Interpretive Center, 194 Main Street and The Lions Hall, 301 Knittles Way. Door Prizes awarded hourly. Enjoy Big T BBQ at the Lions Hall in the Holiday Dining Room. To go orders available. Spnsored by the East Lewis County Chamber of Commerce. |
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December 12 Complimentary Pictures with Santa at the Historic Train Depot, 194 Main Street. Refreshments. Come and see the miniature train circling though a Christmas village! Pictures compliments of Stanley Oil Company Hosted by the CRV Historic Society and the East Lewis County Chamber of Commerce. |
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December 11 through December 23 Drive thru Gust Backstrom City Park Who will win the traveling trophy? Vvote for your favorite Light Display. Admission is a donation of any amount for the Teen Center. Spnsored by the City of Morton and East Lewis County Chamber of Commerce. |
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Jingle Jury Friday, December 11 at 7:00pm Price: $9 in advance, $10 at the door, $5 for children The Candy Cane Courthouse is now in session, and your audience is the jury! The defendant, young Jim Dandy, has called Christmas spirit ’a lot of nonsense,’ but that won’t fly in the Christmas court of justice! In comes a colorful parade of Christmas personalities, including reindeer-in-training, an angel from atop a Christmas tree, wise men, and holiday shoppers, all defending the spirit of Christmas. |
