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This week at the Bargeway
Alonzo Garbonzo hits the stage tonight, May 3 at the Bargeway Pub.
By Jim Drake
Alonzo Garbanzo will bring a host of cover tunes as well as his own original music to The Bargeway Pub on May 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. We suggest an RPM and the parmesan encrusted chicken. Or keep it light with a couple of oyster shooters. The guitarist ranges from Radiohead to Chubby Checker, and he can throw some Dylan and Milli Vanilli into the mix. Weather could not be better for a song and an adult beverage along the mighty Columbia. Word has it we may be in for little lightnin’ like those fingers on that fretboard.
Also this week at the Bargeway:
Thursday, May 4, Al Hare, 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, May 6, BB Lake Band, 1-4 p.m.
Saturday, May 6, Rich & Blonde, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 7, BB Lake Band, 1-4 p.m.
Sunday, May 7, Reddy Black Trio, 6-9 p.m.
The Bargeway Pub sits along the edge of the Columbia with a full outdoor stage with chairs and tables nestled in the grass and along the patio.
Comedy Night at the Granada: Sam Miller
Sat, May 20, 7:00 PM
Sam Miller can tell some wild tales, almost as wild as that hair.
Sat, May 20, 7:00 PM
Granada Theatre The Dalles, OR • The Dalles, OR
Starts at $20.00 Click for tick.
Comedy Night at the Bingen: Seattle Edition
Fri, May 26, 7:30 PM
Bingen Theater • bingen, WA
Starts at $15.00. Click for tick.
Women’s Open Mic at White Buffalo
The White Buffalo Wine Bar in Hood River hosts the Women’s Open Mic on Thursday, May 18, starting at 6 p.m. Women’s Open Mic encourages players of all levels to participate, and backup band support is available.
White Salmon Wine Walk debuts
The inaugural White Salmon Wine Walk debuts on Saturday, May 13. “Downtown White Salmon will be transformed into Wine Paradise as local and regional wineries will be featured in a unique downtown shop. The spring White Salmon Wine Walk supports community winemakers and White Salmon Downtown businesses while celebrating wildflowers during the White Salmon Wildflower Festival. Taste exceptional local wines, stroll downtown, and enjoy live music and special Wildflower Festival events at the inaugural Wine Walk.” Tickets/wristband required, available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/white-salmon-wine-walk-tickets-559198015317
Live Music at Tabby’s Hole in One
Tabby’s Hole in One Clubhouse at the Hood River Golf Course presents live music with local and regional bands.
Wednesday, May 10, Scot Bergeron, 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 13, Westside Swing, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 17, Open Mic Music/Comedy, 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 20, Wasco Brothers, 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 27, Shooter, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 31, The Good Notes, 6 p.m.
Saturday, June 3, Cactus Jax, 7 p.m.
Molly in the Mineshaft at Civic Auditorium
Mid-Columbia Community Concert Association is pleased to present Molly in the Mineshaft on Friday, May 12, at The Dalles Civic Auditorium. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m.
“ ‘Newgrass’ group Molly in the Mineshaft seeks a balance of celebrating the musical heritage of bluegrass music and presenting it with a new twist. Their purpose is to uplift, entertain, and inspire people of all ages through high-energy, diverse music. They’ll wow the audience with their upbeat take on traditional favorites from around the world, mixed with roots-inspired original compositions. Members of the band have performed throughout North America and Europe, including the United States, Mexico, Croatia, France, Switzerland, and Spain. Their audiences range from Elementary school children to international dignitaries.”
Tickets are available at Klindt’s Booksellers, Lines of Designs, online at https://www.midcolumbiacommunityconcerts.org/events/molly-in-the-mineshaft or at the door.
Arlington River Cleanup May 20
Join the Arlington River Cleanup crew on Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to noon, to help efforts in cleaning up the riverfront areas in Arlington, Ore. Meet at Earl Snell Park. Gloves, bags and snacks provided. For more information contact Riley at 541-561-7129.
Gorge Makerspace Repair Cafe
The Gorge Makerspace presents a free Repair Cafe on Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. Help provided on repairing lamps, small appliances, furniture/woodworking, bikes, recreation gear, sewing, and knife/tool sharpening. Gorge Makerspace, 32 NE Pioneer Place, White Salmon.
Colin Trio at The Ruins
The Ruins in Hood River presents The Colin Trio, with Megan Alder & The Woods on Tuesday, May 9. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 6 p.m. Admission is $3 before/$8 after 7 p.m.
"Less of a trio and more of a triple-headed hydra roving through an alluring array of genre-blending styles, The Colin Trio is anything but typical. Named after lead singer, guitarist, keyboardist, Colin Hogan, listeners would be hard-pressed to name any specific member of the trio as the leader. Whether it’s Colin‘s knack for slipping in and out of musical eras with ease, or bassist Brian Link’s adeptness with any groove, or drummer Cheo Larcombe’s ability to start at the flick of a match, watching The Colin Trio perform live is akin to three improvisational masters besting one another at every turn between a cavalcade of Rock, Soul, Jazz, Funk, and the Blues.”
Live Music at Everybody’s Brewing
Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon brings local and regional music to the stage on Mondays, from 6-8 p.m.
May 1, Rich and Blonde (Lyle Country Rock)
May 8, Alonzo Garbanzo (Folk Rock from Parkdale)
May 15, Chasing Ebenezer (Portland Folk-rock Duo)
May 22, Brigid's Crossing (Trad. Family Trio)
Amazing Bubble Man at Granada Theater
The Granada Theater in The Dalles presents The Amazing Bubble Man on Sunday, May 7, at 2 p.m.
About the Artist
“Louis Pearl is one of the world’s leading bubble-ologists. He began in 1980 by making, demonstrating, and selling a toy called the Bubble Trumpet on a street corner in Berkeley, California. Eventually his toy company had 147 products with international manufacturing and distribution, but Louis found that he preferred playing with the toys over selling them. He sold Tangent Toys in 2002. Since then he has been touring the world, performing hundreds of shows every year.”
Tickets at:
Live Music at Double Mountain
Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River brings local and regional music to the stage.
Thursday, May 4, Phillip-Micheal Scales (Original Soul-Blues), 8 p.m.
Friday, May 5, Minda Lacy Duo (Folk), 8 p.m.
One Hundred and One Wonderful Years event at Civic
Join The Dalles Civic Auditorium on Saturday, May 13, for the One Hundred and One Wonderful Years event. The evening will feature “great food and a wonderful auction in the elegant ballroom.” All proceeds will go to supporting the purchase of a sound system and lighting in the historic auditorium. Individual and whole table tickets available at:
Artist Gary Harvey featured at TDAC
The Dalles Art Center has an exciting new exhibit opening in May, featuring never-seen-works of abstract artist and rural Wasco County native, William Gary Harvey. Join the fun on Thursday, May 4 for the opening night of the exhibit. “Unbeknownst to the world, a Wasco County fence builder who lived alone created more than 60 abstract paintings and drawings and 4 miniature sculptures from found objects. A selection will be on display to the outside world for the first time at The Dalles Art Center.”
Live Music at Zim’s
Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles presents live local music.
Friday, May 5, Peppa Jam, 7-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 6, Got Your Six Veteran Band, 7-:930 p.m.
Community Night at Thunder Island
Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks presents Community Night on Wednesday, May 3, between 5-9 p.m., benefitting the Hood River Area Trail Stewards (HRATS). Community Night donates some proceeds to local non-profit organizations.
‘Minka’ at River City Saloon
Philadelphia-based 80s Synth-funk band Minka makes a tour stop at the River City Saloon in Hood River on Friday, May 5. Expect to “dance with their devil's blend of Prince, Bowie, and Talking Heads infused funk.” Their website is worth checking out, if just to experience the song “Kids These Days,” https://www.weareminka.com/
Star Wars celebrated at The Dalles Library
May the 4th be with you! Celebrate all things Star Wars with The Dalles Library on Thursday, May 4. “The fan-fueled holiday is celebrated around the world, starting in 1979 only two years after the release of the original film. Help us celebrate over 40 years of Star Wars fun with several fun activities for the whole family. Costumes are strongly encouraged.
1-6 p.m.: Enjoy Star Wars-themed snacks like Dorito Star Destroyers and cupcakes. We’ll have fun crafts and activities including Light Saber Pool Noodles and a Sarlaac Pit Toss. Plus, there will be fun goodies to celebrate all things space and a chance to enter our raffle to win a Star Wars lego set.
6-7 p.m.: Join us for a Star Wars-themed paint night. We’ll paint a fun scene of Cloud City in a galactic sky. All materials will be provided.
Kids Show at TD Library
On Saturday, May 6, it’s the silly antics, feats of juggling, music and magic with Angel Ocasio at The Dalles Library. The fun begins at 11 a.m.
Live music at Working Hands
Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.
Wednesday, May 3, Music Bingo: Working Songs Theme, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 6, Freehugger (Folk-rock), 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 7, Open Mic hosted by Tim Decker, 6 p.m.
Afro-Cuban Fusion concerts with Jazz Collective Big Band
CGOA Jazz Collective Big Band presents The Afro Cuban Fusion concerts on Friday, May 19 (7 p.m.) and Sunday, May 21 (2 p.m.), at Bowe Theatre at Hood River Valley High School, 1220 Indian Creek Rd in Hood River. Concerts are in Tickets are $25 for adults ($15 for CGOA members), $5 for youth ages 10-17, and free for kids under 10. Tickets are available at gorgeorchestra.org. A limited number of $5 tickets are available for those with Oregon Trail/SNAP cards or the Washington equivalent.
About the concert
As most people know, jazz is one of America’s most original and important genres of music. Without jazz, there wouldn’t be later forms of popular music like rock, funk and rhythm and blues. Jazz is the foundation for all of them.
Of course, jazz is the name for a dizzying array of musical styles, beginning in the late 19th century. Ragtime, blues, Dixieland and swing are just a few types of music under the broad category of jazz.
Like America itself, the musical elements of jazz are very much a melting pot of African and European styles and techniques. Another, later, influence on jazz was the music of Central and South America – specifically Brazil. Historians and lovers of jazz call this form of jazz, “Afro-Cuban,” because it reflects its Black roots mixed with the dance rhythms of the Caribbean and South America.
To honor this style, and some of the great Latin composers and arrangers, the CGOA Jazz Collective Big Band and director Michael Paul present “The Afro-Cuban Fusion,” two concerts on May 19 and 21. The concerts will include big band arrangements by jazz giants like Chick Corea, Paquito d'Rivera and many more. If dance rhythms like mambo, cha cha and tango make you want to move, this is the concert for you. Afro-Cuban music is high energy, passionate and exciting.
JT Thomas at 64oz Taphouse
64oz Taphouse in Hood River presents live music from JT Thomas with guests Fenix (sax) and Calen Uhlig (bass) on Wednesday, May 3, starting at 7 p.m. “for a night of soul burning blues and funk to get you movin' and a groovin'.”
Bingo is Back at TD Eagles
Bingo games are back on Friday Nights at The Dalles Eagles starting Friday, May 5. Games start at 6 p.m. Eagle members and guests welcome.
Sunshine Mill Drive-In Movies
Sunshine Mill in The Dalles presents Drive-in movies on the Big Outdoor Screen. Movies start at 8 p.m. and tickets per carload are available online:
Friday,May 5, “The Princess Bride”
Saturday, May 6, “Encanto”
Live Music at Last Stop Saloon
Last Stop Saloon in The Dalles features live music with local favorites and NW regional bands.
Wednesday, May 3, Tyson Huckins, 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 4, Jeff Minnick, 8 p.m.
Friday, May 5, Kerry Williams, 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 6, Jeff Carrell, 7 p.m.
Live Music at Mosier Company
Mosier Company in Mosier brings live local and regional music to the stage.
Thursday, May 11, Bonneville Power Trio, 6-8 p.m.
Sunday, May 21, June Bug Boys, 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, May 25, Megan Alder & The Woods, 5-7 p.m.
Saturday, May 27, Wasco Brothers, 5-7 p.m.
Live Music at Trout Lake Hall
Trout Lake Hall in Trout Lake, Washington is bringing live music back to the Historic building’s stage.
Thursday, May 4, Jacob Westfall, Americana Tender Rock Singer-Songwriter from The Voice and American Idol, 6 p.m. (Free Show)
Friday, May 5, Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters with the Jess Clemons Trio, Flynn & the Riveters seamlessly blend honky tonk country & roots rock (Ticketed show)
Saturday, May 6, Jujuba, Ridiculously danceable Afrobeat and Juju music from Portland, 6 p.m. (Ticketed Show)
Sunday, May 7, Bingo Night, 5 p.m. (Free)
More information and tickets at: https://www.troutlakehall.com/
Live Music at Mid Columbia Senior Center
Live Music will continue at the Mid Columbia Senior Center at 11 a.m. with the regular cast of musicians (Tom, Jim, George, Billy, The TRU-Bedets & TRU-Bedude). Special performances in the month of May include:
Tuesday, May 2, Ted Horwitz (Piano)
Wednesday, May 10, Colonel Wright School Marimba Band with Ramona and her troupe of students.
Live Music at Whiskey Tango
The Whiskey Tango in Hood River presents an Indie-Rock show with Portland psychedelic pop band Jungle Mountain on Thursday, May 4, starting at 7:30 p.m.
Dusty 45s at Griffin House
Seattle’s Amerciana experts The Dusty 45s play The Griffin House in Hood River on Wednesday, May 3. “Since 1997 The Dusty 45s have inspired and fired up crowds to the delight of fans and critics alike. With their signature style and unique sound, the band is a consistently powerful and energetic player in the Americana field. The band features Billy Joe Huels (vocal/guitar/trumpet), Kohen Burrill (drums), Robin Cady (upright bass) and Rod Cook (guitar).” VIP ticket packages are available and proceeds benefit community non-profits.
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Neon Disco Skate Night at HR Elks
The Hood River Elks Lodge and Gorge Skate Club presents Neon Disco Skate Night on Friday, May 5, at 7 p.m.. Expect music from ENFDJ and DJ Swooop.
TapWater and Jess Clemons Band at Ruins
TapWater and the Jess Clemons Band play the Outdoor Season Opener on Tuesday, May 2, at The Ruins in Hood River. Portland’s “World Twang” band Tapwater brings “musical inspiration from around the world right back home to your front porch. TapWater relies on smart songwriting, polished musicianship and knockout performances to keep you coming back for more. The band’s homegrown humor and down-to-earth style complement the sound seamlessly, and create a live show that is particularly appealing to people who have tired of mainstream pop.” Opening set from the Jess Clemons band.
Note: All Ruins Tuesdays and Thursday shows are a $3 cover before 7 p.m., and $8 cover after 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Gorge Speakeasy at Ruins
It’s an evening of storytelling at The Ruins in Hood River with the return of the Gorge Speakeasy on Wednesday, May 3, starting at 6:30 p.m. The moderated event helps speakers become better at telling engaging stories. To sign up or for more information email gorgespeakeasy@gmail.com
‘Elemental’ movie at Granada Theater
A world premier of “Elemental: Reimagining Wildfire,” happens Friday (7 p.m.) and Saturday (1 p.m.), May 5-6, at The Granada Theater in The Dalles.
About the Film
“Elemental takes viewers on a journey with the top experts in the nation to better understand fire. We follow the harrowing escape from Paradise as the town ignited from wind-driven embers and burned within a few hours of the fire’s start. We visit fire labs where researchers torch entire houses to learn why some homes burn and others survive. We learn from Native Americans as they employ fire to benefit nature and increase community safety as they have for thousands of years. We follow researchers who work to understand the effects of climate on forests and the crucial role that natural forests play in storing vast amounts of carbon. Along the way we listen to people who have survived the deadliest fires to underscore the importance of this quest.”
Open Mic at Thunder Island
Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks presents Open Mic Night on Monday, May 8, with host singer-songwriter Sage Dawson. Sign-up and music kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Open Mics happen on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.
Storytime in the Park returns
The White Salmon Library presents Storytime in the Park on Wednesday, May 3, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Rheingarten Park, White Salmon. Enjoy stories, songs, puppets, bubbles, activities and more. Event is scheduled for every Wednesday from May 3 to June 14.
Live Music at The Pines
The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River hosts live music on Fridays, from 6-9 p.m.
May 5, NBC-R Band
May 12, Yooz Guys
May 19, TBA
May 26, County Line
Live Music at Jacob Williams Winery
The Jacob Williams Winery in Wishram, Wash., present live music with local and regional musicians.
Saturday, May 6, Jesse Meade, 1-4 p.m.
“Jesse Meade is a singer-songwriter who accompanies himself with his own finger-style, acoustic guitar playing while performing both original material and an array of cover songs.”
Roller Skate Night at Underwood Community Center
The Underwood Community Center presents Roller Skate Night on Friday, May 12, from 5-9 p.m. Entrance fee is a $3 donation per person or $10 for a family of 4 or more. You must bring your own skates (no metal skates please). The Concession Stand and participant Consent Forms will be available.
Little Shop of Horrors at Bingen Theater
CGOA Stages presents “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Bingen Theater. Performances continue May 6, 11, 12, 13 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m. “Little Shop of Horrors” is rated PG. Tickets are $30 for adults ($20 for CGOA members), $10 for youth ages 10-17, and $5 for kids under 10. Tickets are available at www.gorgeorchestra.org
About the Show
The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association is proud to present the musical sensation “Little Shop of Horrors,” directed by Joe Garoutte, with music direction by Dan Kenealy. Based on a cult sci-fi film from 1960, this “strange and unusual” musical is filled with fun and unforgettable tunes.
See the CCCNews Review here.
Auditions for “Bob” May 8-9
Big Britches Productions announces auditions for “Bob, A Life in Five Acts,” on Monday and Tuesday, May 8-9, at 6:30 p.m. at The Bingen Theater. For more information about needed roles visit:
