The Afters

Type of Event: Rock Concert

Description:
We are very fortunate to have a band like The Afters make an appearance here at Gold Creek. They are a powerhouse of rocking music. The Afters' music has appeared on the networks of MTV, mtvU, ABC Family, and E! News as well as on HOT AC and VH-1 radio along with mainstream media outlets such as Billboard, BOP and Popstar. CCM magazine selected I Wish We All Could Win as an Editor's Top 10 Album Pick of 2005, and Relevant featured the band as a Spotlight Artist.

Date and Time: June 22, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.

Best suited audience - Anyone who loves Rock and Roll

Cost - $5.00 or All Access Pass / Children 5 and under are free
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Kermet Apio with special guest Drew Barth

Type of Event: Comedy Concert

Description:
You won’t want to miss the comedy standup of Kermet Apio and special guest Drew Barth.
Kermet Apio has performed on Star Search, Evening at the Improv on A and E, Comedy Showcase on NBC to mention just a few. This Hawaiian native and Seattle transplant will make your sides hurt. Come prepared to Laugh.
Drew Barth is a young comedian. Drew also hails from Seattle.  Come enjoy this up and coming comedian. Recently winning a comedy competition at Giggles Comedy Club.

Date and Time: June 8, 2008 – 6:30 p.m.

Best Suited Audience:  Family Show / Young children are welcome but may be bored.

Acoustic Battle of the Artists
With special guest Trent Monk

Type of Event:

Description:
This competition will showcase acoustic musicians from our community. The grand prize winner taking home a new Taylor guitar. If you want to perform at this event please submit 2 original songs with lyrics by email to larry@goldcreek.org. Also click here to see a full list or rules.

The evening will culminate with a concert by Trent Monk. Trent is from Texas and has been part of the duo Monk and Neagle, and has had a recording deal with Reunion Records. Ed Cash produced their first project called The Twenty First time. The Twenty-First Time exceeds the John Mayer/Jack Johnson/Bebo Norman jazz/acoustic-pop fusion established on Monk & Neagle’s 2004 self-titled debut. Trent’s phenomenal vocal work is powerfully evident. But by far, the telltale mark of distinction here is found in the lyrical depth and meaning that permeates the record. You won’t want to miss this event. Come and support our local musicians and here some world class acoustic music.

Date and Time: June 22, 2008 – 6:30 p.m.

Best Suited Audience: All Ages – Acoustic Music Lovers

Listen To The Music Concert

Type of Event: Concert – Featuring our own Gold Creek Band

Description: Our team will perform many of your favorite songs from the Listen to the Music archive

Date and Time: June 29, 2008 – 6:30 p.m.

Best Suited Audience: All Ages – Music Lovers

Cost - Free

Eric Haines

Type of Event: Music, Juggling, Puppets, Comedy

Description: Eric Haines brings pure entertainment to the world of comedy, with an act that is part rock concert, part comedy show and part twisted, bizarre circus.  Whether it’s stand-up comedy, unforgettable characters, original music, a six foot unicycle routine or amazing variety acts, Eric Haines puts on a spectacular show that truly has something for everyone.  

Haines was the winner of the 2004 Northwest Comedy Competition. Highlights of his comedy career include opening for Weird Al Yankovic, Neal McCoy and Louie Anderson.  

“You da bomb”
-Weird Al Yankovic

“Engaging, honest and heartfelt– you will love him.”
-Louie Anderson

This is a must see event for the whole family. Y you won’t want to miss.

Date and Time: July 13, 2008 – 6:30 p.m.

Best Suited Audience: All ages – Kids will love this fast moving show.

Cost - Free

Viral Video Awards

Type of Event: Viral Video (like the stuff you see on YouTube) Competition and Ice Cream Sundae Night

Description:
An event created for the closet viral video producers in our community. Anyone can enter this event by creating, shooting, and editing your own viral video. Create something original or recreate one you’ve seen on www.youtube.com and bring it your own flare. Videos will be judged on their creative and original content. All videos that make the cut will be shown on July 20 along with some favorite classic videos. One video producer will be chosen and will win the Viral Video Award prize package which includes an Adobe Video Editing Suite. To submit your video or to read all rules click here.

Date and Time: July 20, 2008 – 6:30 p.m.

Best Suited Audience: All Ages

pureNRG

Type of Event: Kids Concert

Description:
If you enjoy high energy you are going to love this.

pureNRG has become a favorite on Radio Disney and have logged a tremendous number of miles on the road—first as the opening act on Jump5’s farewell tour, and most recently on the Winter Jam tour with MercyMe, BarlowGirl and Skillet. The group---comprised of Carolyne, Jordan, and Caroline---debuted last year with a self-titled CD and followed with two DVD releases that showcased not only their vocal skills, but also their amazing acrobatics and complex choreography. It’s that combination of high-octane energy combined with lyrical integrity that lies at the core of pureNRG’s success. Each member of the group brings a diverse skill set to pureNRG. They’ve all been involved in dance since the age of three and are all engaging vocalists who know how to deliver a great pop song with enviable style and panache. Most importantly, they are committed young believers who are active in church and their community.

Date and Time: July 27, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.

Best Suited Audience: Kids of all ages

Cost - $5.00 or All Access Pass / Children 5 and under are free
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Dana Daniels

Type of Event: Comedy and Magic Show

Description:
Dana Daniels has been called one of America’s top comedian magicians working today. In-fact, he was just awarded the 2007 Stage Magician of the year from the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA. Dana's many television appearances include Stand-up Live, Evening at the Improv, CBS Morning show, The Golden Girls, News Radio, Masters of Illusions, The Secret World of Magicans and Lance Burton's Magic Special. Dana has also opened for such stars as Madonna, Charo, Tony Orlando, Amy Grant and Vince Gill.

 Dana keeps the laughs going at a speedy clip using his trusty side kick Luigi the Psychic Parrot. Yes, you read correctly -- a psychic parrot!
Dana has filled our building before so you will want to be here early for a great seat.

Date and Time: Aug. 3, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.

Best Suited Audience: All Ages – Everyone will love Dana and his Psychic Parrot Luigi

Cost - $5.00 or All Access Pass / Children 5 and under are free
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Bite of the Creek

Type of Event: Food Tasting

Description: We are inviting local eateries from our community to come display their epicurean creations at our Bite of the Creek. Local restaurants will have samples of some of their food for tasting for a minimal charge. Come explore the tastes of our community.

Date and Time: Aug. 10, 2008 – 6:30 p.m.

Best Suited Audience: All Ages – anyone who enjoys good food!

Panic Squad

Type of Event: Improv Team

Description:
The Panic Squad is Andrew Bright, Cliff Prang and Scott Campbell… three seemingly ordinary guys who combine their love for entertaining with unique improv powers as they perform hilarious, out-of-thin-air comedy for diverse audiences across North America.

The Panic Squad performs improvised comedy—fast-paced and on-the-spot comedy--based on suggestions and participation from the audience.  It is an interactive style of comedy that has grown extremely popular in recent years.  While the Squad’s performance is very similar in style to Theater Sports and “Whose Line is it Anyway?” once you take in a Panic Squad show, you quickly realize an important difference.

The Panic Squad delivers CLEAN comedy without sacrificing the FUNNY.

The team prides themselves on genuine, wholesome laughter, not those nervous chuckles solicited by below the belt material. The Panic Squad is determined to send a strong message - “comedy can be clean AND exceptional. It can be wholesome AND ridiculous-crazy-funny!” Come and laugh.

Date and Time: Aug. 17, 2008 – 6:30 p.m.

Best Suited Audience: All Ages – Anyone who likes to laugh

Mark Thompson

Type of Event: Ventriloquist

Description: We are so fortunate to have Mark perform in all of our services. We will be inviting the kids to joins us in the adult service for an amazing presentation.

Mark Thompson, Musical Ventriloquist was featured in 1997 and 1999 at The International Ventriloquist Convention in Las Vegas as one of the leading professional ventriloquist performers in the world.
In 1999 he was featured, in Chicago, at the International Festival of Puppetry and Ventriloquism as one of the best in the art.
Tens of thousands of people throughout the country enjoy Mark’s ten entertaining videos and CD’s. Mark Thompson and his Cuckoo Crew make appearances on television, cruise ships and performs for some of the nations biggest corporations and organizations.  

Date and Time: Aug. 24, 2008 – All Services

Best Suited Audience: All ages - especially children