Live Music, Comedy, Plays - take your pick; Entertainment busting out like wildflowers
This Week in Gorge Entertainment
By Jim Drake
Flor plays Hood River May 7
The Wikipedia page for LA-based indie-rock band Flor says that they started out playing music in Hood River in 2014. But long-time locals like me, with archival memory and an extensive local band CD collection, know that Flor started out as the band Sunderland, which existed as early as 2010, albeit with slightly different personnel onboard. Now featuring Zach Grace (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), McKinley Kitts (guitar), Dylan Bauld (bass), and Kyle Hill (drums), Flor makes an extremely rare appearance at Hood River’s River City Saloon on Saturday, May 7. Moving away from the teenage-garage rock sounds of Sunderland, Flor’s music has evolved into heartfelt atmospheric pop, and Pandemic Era video shows the band performing complex original songs with confidence. For reasons unknown, the band has decided to do three shows in 24 hours for this leg of their tour and the Hood River show is the last stop of the day. Let’s hope that all travel plans and all regular seasonal non-thundersnow weather plans work out, so the band can rest up for their homecoming show.
Tickets available at: https://www.tickettomato.com/event/7508
Watch Flor here: https://flor.lnk.to/lmho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfvsZkf8Ht4
Columbia Gorge Club Swap Meet April 30
The Dalles Eagles/Elks presents a Car Club Swap Meet on Saturday, April 30, at the Lodge, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event promises food, music, a beer garden, and raffle prize opportunities. For vendor info call 541-980-5940.
May the 4th Be With You
The Dalles Library presents Star Wars Day on Wednesday, May 4, with exciting all-day craft activities, Boba Tea, and a special showing of Episode IV at 5 p.m. Full schedule at: https://www.wascocountylibrary.com/the-dalles-library
A Quest for Shakespeare April 23
If you’re keeping track: There are 6 Library Events in this column. Get ready to celebrate The Bard’s Birthday on Saturday, April 23, with A Quest for Shakespeare at the Hood River Library. Attendees will Make Potions, Fight with Swords, Wear Ruffs, and Get Prizes. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
‘Rent’ debuts May 6 at Bingen Theater
Learn all about the upcoming production of “Rent,” presented by Columbia Gorge Orchestra Stages in a recent Podcast, hosted by Mark Steighner. Rent is based on Jonathan Larsen’s musical and is rated "PG-13" for language, drug use, and sexual or suggestive content. Directed by Joe Garoutte, with musical direction by Dan Kenealy. Performances at the Bingen Theatre. The May 13 and May 15 performances include post-show "talkback" with cast and creative team. Tickets available at www.gorgeorchestra.org
Performances on May 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 7 p.m.; and May 8 and 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20/$15 CGOA members.
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‘Sinbad’ movie at Granada Theatre
This week the Granada Theatre in The Dalles presents “The 7th Voyage of Sinbad” a classic movie from 1958. Shows Friday and Saturday, April 22 and 23. So, is this the one with the Fighting Skeletons, or am I thinking of something else? (Note to self: Watch that copy of Clash of the Titans to see if that’s the one with the Fighting Skeletons).
‘Firewise’ talk May 3 at HR Library
Join Glenn Ahrens from OSU Forestry for a “one of a kind experience” with a talk about Firewise Living in the Gorge, on Tuesday, May 3, at 7 p.m. at the Hood River Library. On Wednesday, May 4, at 10 a.m. join the team for a field trip to Dry Creek to “see the real-world repercussions,” of fire damage led by trained forestry and naturalist experts.
Spring Lineup announced at Bargeway Pub
Bargeway Pub in The Dalles announces a music lineup with local and regional acts with rock, blues and country.
Saturday, April 23, Joseph Hunter Duncan (pictured) (Folk-pop)
Wednesday, April 27, Chris Baron (Folk-rock)
Ben Rice at 64 Taphouse
It’s Blues and More from Guitarist Ben Rice, coming to the 64 Taphouse in Hood River on Wednesday, April 20, at 7 p.m.
Live Music at The Pines
Live music returns Fridays, from 6-9 p.m. at The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River.
April 22, County Line
April 29, Heart & Hammer
Comedy Show at HR Elks
On Friday, April 22, Stand-Up Comedian Headliner Jake Silberman returns to the Hood River Elks Lodge along with Seattle-based comedian Bernice Ye and Gorge favorite James McLeod for a guaranteed great night of stand up comedy. 8 p.m., $10 cover.
