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It’s Happening at Chinook Winds in July ... George Carlin Shakes Things Up Are you ready for the no-holds- barred, in-your-face honesty of George Carlin’s comedy? If so, don’t miss him when he performs at Chinook Winds on July 11-12. Carlin began his comedy career in 1956 at age 19, working for a Shreveport, La., radio station while serving in the Air Force. He then worked with fellow radio personality Jack Bums on a Fort Worth morning show and in 1959, the duo began performing in clubs as a comedy team. Carlin and Bums quit radio in 1960 to work nightclubs. They stayed together for two years, played leading clubs, got good press exposure and a first appearance on The Tonight Show with Jack Paar. In 1963, Carlin branched out to folk clubs and coffee houses, where the audiences were more progressive and he could develop both styles of material - the mainstream and the outspoken irreverent routines that were closer to his heart. He found Café au Go Go in Greenwich Village and spent the better part of two years developing his comedic style, including the first bits that got him on television - “The Indian Sergeant,” “Wonderful Wino,” and “The Happy Dippy Weatherman.” Famed for his landmark “Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television” routine, Carlin filled the void created by the death of Lenny Bruce, honing a provocative, scathing comic style that bravely explored the limits of free speech and good taste. Since then, his work has encompassed movies, television,radio, record albums, books, and comedy clubs nationwide. In 1970, the irreverent tone returned to his material. He grew a beard and began to dress more casually. His new style, however, didn’t go over well with middle-class audiences or nightclub owners. In December 1970, he played his last “establishment” job. From then on, his comic identity became more and more associated with the counter culture. In 1972, a recording contract led to the release of “FM & AM,” an album that won a Grammy Award after going gold. It was the first of four successive gold albums that he recorded during the first half of the ‘70s. Ten of his original albums have been nominated for Grammys. In the mid-‘70s, he moved to HBO and the freer atmosphere of cable television. His specials resulted in two Cable ACE Awards, the cable industry’s highest honor. He also received an Emmy nomination for Jammin' in New York in 1992. The show’s CD won him the 1993 Grammy Award for best spoken- word comedy album. He’s continued his association with HBO while also appearing on PBS in the critically acclaimed children’s show, Shining Station. He continues to perform more than 100 concert dates a year throughout the country. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the amazing George Carlin. Shows are at 9 p.m. on July 11 and 8 p.m. on July 12. Tickets range from $30 to $60, depending on seat location. Best Odds in Oregon If you are a Craps player, then Chinook Winds is where you want to play! We now offer better odds on Craps than any other place in Oregon. 3X Odds on 4 and 10 4X Odds on 5 and 9 *Only on pass/don’t pass, come/don’t come bets 5X Odds on 6 and 8 Important Rules to Remember • • • Seven times the flat bet for the total payoff on the pass line and come bets. Six times the flat bet for maximum lay on the don’t pass and don’t come bets. Four, five, and six times the flat for total payoffs on the don’t pass and don’t come bets. Our table games open at 10 a.m. daily; betting limits range from $5 to $500. 20 □ Siletz News □ July 2003 by Teresa Simmons Battle at the Beach III Brings More Boxing to the Coast Chinook Winds Casino presents Battle at the Beach III, Olympic-style amateur boxing, on July 25. Chinook Winds is rapidly be coming the amateur boxing venue of choice for Western Oregon. This boxing extravaganza is sanctioned by USA Boxing, the national governing body for all amateur boxing in the U.S. Senior youth boxers age 11 and up, including some Olympic hopefuls, will be featured at this event. The fight card is nearly set for 10 bouts of three to four rounds of one or two minutes each. ' Saturday Nigh HBO’s Saturday night boxing events will be featured in the Rogue River Lounge and on the gaming floor without charge through October. Most begin between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. On July 12, watch World Championship Boxing, featuring Several of these up-and-coming boxers have fought at Chinook Winds before. Venues such as this help establish youth boxing records for consideration as Olympic contenders. Local radio personality Roger Robertson will be the ring announcer. Battle at the Beach III is open to all ages with tickets priced at an affordable $10 for general admission and $20 for ringside seats. A no-host bar and food court will be available. Qpors open at 6 p.m. and the boxing ins at 7 p.m. xing on HBO Ricardo Mayorga vs. Vernon Forrest II in a 12-round welterweight cham pionship fight. Also see DeMarcus Corley vs. Zab Judah in a super lightweight fight broadcast live from The Orleans in Las Vegas. Smokin’ at the Ocean Chili, Salsa, and Barbeque Cook-off Three days of hot and spicy fun and excitement are coming your way on July 18-20. Smokin’ at the Ocean, Chinook Winds’ second chili and salsa cook-off, now includes a barbeque cook-off and lots of other fun activities. July 18 - Members of the news media are invited to test their skills in a News Media Chili, Salsa, and Barbeque Cook-off. Held outside in an oversized tent, the delicious mouth-watering aroma will tickle your senses as you listen to the Battle of the Bands. July 19 - Features the International Chili Society Chili and Salsa Cook-off, with $3,675 in total cash prizes. July 20 - Chinook Winds employees will be cookin’ up their best secret recipes in the Chinook Winds Employee Chili and Salsa Cook-off. Event hours are 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on July 18, noon to 8 p.m. on July 19, and noon to 5 p.m. on July 20. During all three days, an Arts and Crafts Festival, a Battle of the Bands, and a Barbeque Challenge will take place. The Truck Show will be held on July 19-20 only. Tasting kits will be available for purchase and attendees will get to vote for People’s Choice in the chili, salsa, and barbeque contests. The Battle of the Bands offers $3,000 in cash prizes; the Truck Show will give out $1,000 in cash prizes; $1,350 will be go to the winners in the barbeque cook-off; and the International Chili and Salsa Cook-off will divvy up $3,675 in cash prizes. The International Federation of Competitive Eating also will sponsor a Rib Eating Contest on July 19. Everyone is invited to join in or watch. There’s no age limit and no charge for admission to attend this family event. There’s an entry fee to compete in all of the competitions. For entry forms for the Battle of the Bands, the Truck Show, the Rib Eating Contest, the Chili Cook-off, the Barbeque Cook-off, or to reserve a table at the Arts & Crafts Festival, contact Martin Wheeler at 541-996-8732, martinw@chinookwindsgaming.com, or fax 541-996-7861.
