Statesman Journal from Salem, Oregon • Page 39

STATESMAN JOURNAL THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2003 StatesmanJoumal.com 3 Your guide to what's happening in the Mid-Valley from January 16-22 '1 p- 1 Final showings today: "Bowling for Columbine" "Drumline" The Hot Chick" This film will stupefy some viewers and delight others who appreciate an insider's satire of the lunacy of the movie business, kkkk Salem Cinema Outback comedy is aimed at youngsters. ickV2 Movieland, Lancaster "NATIONAL Loud, crass and dumb, this dud stars Martin Lawrence and Steve Zahn. No stars. Santiam "A GUY This movie is a watered-down sex farce without enough sex or farce dulls, irk Santiam raiispra-5 "ABOUT Jack Nicholson stars in this low-key delight about a man who embarks on a Midwestern Odyssey in a recreational vehicle, kkkk Movieland "KANGAROO The mildly amusing "ABOUT SCIS: VIDEO REVIEW Hugh Grant stars in "About a Boy," a witty lock at adults who don't grow up and the kids who must do the growing up for them. KT.TFA2I GAMES "Ratchet Clank" is a futuristic fantasy adventure starring a long-eared alien mechanic, Ratchet, and Clank, a renegade robot, and it's for PlayStation 2.

BVEIPHI J. INDEPENDENCE: Jackstraw, the Portland-based bluegrass band, has such an authentic sound, you might mistake them for good ole' Southern boys. rarpma SALEM: Terry Robb Gary Burford perform at 9 p.m. Wednesday at Night Deposit, 195 Commercial St. NE.

Free. Call: (503) 585-5588. LINCOLN CITY: Wednesday is Karaoke Night with Ultrasonic from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Chinook Winds Casino's Rogue River Lounge.

Free. The casino is at 1777 NW 44th St. Call: (888) 244-6665. NEWPORT: Undersea Gardens, Waxworks, Ripley's Believe it or Not! is open Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 250 SW Bay Mariner Square. Cost: $3.95 to $7.95.

Call: (541) 265-2206. NEW GAME RELEASES COMING OUT TUESDAY: "Battle Engine Aquila," PlayStation "Serious Sam Gold," PC SALEM: Blues showcase with Bobby Simms is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Southside Speakeasy at 3529 Fairview Industrial Drive SE. Free. Call: (503) 378-0737.

NEWPORT: Hatfield Marine Science Center has computer interactive displays and exhibits and a touch tank. It is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays-Mondays at 2030 SE Marine Science Drive. Donations accepted.

Call: (541)867-0100. A- FALLS CITY: The eclectic Carr Nord Hofmann jazz trio tours high schools-before a free performance Jan. 23. if LINCOLN CITY: The Crustacean Classics Seafood, Wine and Crab Races has food, entertainment and what else speedy crabs. soraia ft "A SALEM: White Knuckle Ryde performs at 9 p.m.

Friday at Shooters Cafe Saloon at 4615 Sil-verton Road. Free. Call: (503) 378-9131 7 NEW ON VIDEO AND DVD: "The Bourne Identity" "Mad Love" "Simone" FtiwiE ViuZO hi IT It .1 PASSU NEW ALBUMS: "Lovebox," Groove Armada "Jazz On Sale," Christian Howes "One Bedroom," The Sea And Cake LINCOLN CITY: The 1 -acre Connie Hansen Garden has an education center with an art gallery, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, with hosts available 10 a.m.

to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, 1931 NW 33rd St Free. Call: (541) 994-6338. SALEM: The Cactus Bar Grill's Tuesday comedy show from 8 to 9:30 p.m. features two comedians and is open to ages 21 and older, 3165 River Road N.

Cost is $5. Call: (503) The is f( DINING REVIEW: BUFFALO PIT Slow-cooked barbecue is alive and well in Keizer. If you have the urge to munch on properly smoked meats and excellent sauces served up in a funky establishment, the Buffalo Pit is the place to go. MENU MATTERS What do child-sized pizzas, Porto wine tasting and tea at Salem's Historic Deepwood Estate have in common? (MM Pt buUMaul fault. 11 BETWEEN THE VINES infamous 100-point system for scoring wine insidious, and our wine expert is its enemy.

QT.lPaiS Yr 7 i I SALEM: A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village's Oil Painting Sampler Workshop for ages 8 an older, 10 a.m. to noon Monday at 116 Marion St. NE. Cost: $22 members and $28 non-members.

Call: (503) 371-3631. SALEM: Beginning drawing eight-week classes are from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Wednesday-March 12, at the, Visual Arts Center, 1220 12th St SE. Cost: $99 each. Call: (503) 581-7275..