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Friday, Aug. 1-Saturday, Aug. 2

* The 34th annual Vintiques Northwest Nationals car show rolls into State Fair Park this weekend.

The chrome fest is open to the public beginning at 9 a.m. today and 8 a.m. Saturday at 1301 S. Fair Ave. Here, you can peek under the hood of hundreds of pre-1972 candy-colored cars and trucks and talk shop with fellow gearheads. Activities includes a swap meet, poker run, drag races, show and shine, car games, antique show and live music.

Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for seniors and children. For registration information, visit www.vintiques.com.

Friday, Aug. 1-Sunday, Aug. 3

* Pine Springs Resort, the campground located just this side of Goldendale on Highway 97, is hosting a Backyard Blues Bash this weekend.

For $35 you get two nights of camping, plus live music by Hambone Wilson, Too Slim and The Taildraggers, The Strange Tones, Junkyard Jane, Boogie Bone and Colonel.

For complete information and to make reservations, call 773-4434 or visit www.pinespringsresort.net.

Saturday, Aug. 2

* The King of Motown, Smokey Robinson, is coming to the Yakama Nation Legends Casino outdoor arena at 580 Fort Road in Toppenish.

A consummate hitmaker -- best known as the voice of The Miracles and vice president of Motown Records -- the 68-year-old Robinson is responsible for some of R&B's most lasting songs, including "Shop Around," "Tears of a Clown," "Ooo Baby Baby," "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" and "I Second That Emotion."

Robinson takes the stage at 8 p.m.. Tickets cost $20 to $40 and are available through the Legends Casino gift shop, 877-726-6311, ext. 5271, or Ticketmaster, 453-7139, www.ticketmaster.com.

* Two Mountain Winery's Dinner and a Movie Series returns with the Bogart-Bergman classic, "Casablanca."

The informal evening begins with dinner at 7:30, followed by the movie at dusk. Remember to bring a blanket or lawn chair for lounging. The cost is $25, which includes the meal and a glass of wine. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling 829-3900.

Two Mountain Winery is at 2151 Cheyne Road in Zillah. Another dinner and a movie event is set for Aug. 30 featuring the baseball tear-jerker "Field of Dreams."