Drag shows, Bands, Author Talks, Comedians just a piece of this week's entertainment pie in the Gorge
This Week in Gorge Entertainment
By Jim Drake
Storyteller Hornyak at TD Art Gallery
Will Hornyak
The Dalles Art Center presents storyteller Will Hornyak on Thursday, March 23, at 7 p.m.
Critics say Hornyak is “a soulful storyteller, creative teacher and dynamic performer. Hornyak weaves world myths, local tall tales and original creations into unique, well-crafted and engaging performances.”
Tickets available at:
https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/live-at-the-carnegie-will-hornyak
Darcelle XV returns to Route 30
Route 30 in The Dalles presents the return of Darcelle XV & Company - Portland’s famous Drag Queen Cabaret Revue - on Monday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. Limited seating - tickets in advance available at the venue.
Women’s Open Mic, more at White Buffalo
Coming up at the White Buffalo Wine Bar in Hood River:
Thursday, March 9, Mark Daly, 6 p.m. (Original folk-rock)
The All Women’s Open Mic returns to the White Buffalo Wine Bar in Hood River on Thursday, March 16, starting at 6 p.m. Hosted by Lesley Saunders, this event encourages beginner players and backup musicians are available to help out.
Women’s History Month celebrated
The History Museum of Hood River County celebrates Women’s History Month with “Not Just a Footnote: Women Who Built Hood River,” featuring hundreds of historic photos from Ella May Davidson and more women of Hood River’s history. An opening reception for the exhibit happens Friday, March 10, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Low Bar Chorale at Ruins
The Ruins in Hood River presents The Low Bar Chorale on Friday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m. Get ready to sing your favorite rock, indie or pop song with the rest of the crowd and a live back-up band and special guest Ashleigh Flynn. No prior musical experience required. Advance tickets at:
https://www.tickettomato.com/event/7843/low-bar-chorale-at-the-ruins
Double Mountain Celebrates
Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River celebrates Multiple Anniversaries on Saturday, March 18. The event starts at 11:30 a.m. and features live music from The Muddy Souls, Los Guys, Jujuba, Gliterfox and Portland Bluegrass band Never Come Down.
Music, Trivia Night at Double Mountain
Honey Jays
Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River welcomes local and regional acts to the stage:
Wednesday, March. 8, Humpday Trivia with hosts Nikki and Whitney (aka Whikki). Sign-ups start at 6 p.m., and trivia begins at 6:30 p.m. No cover charge.
Thursday, March 9, Honey Jays, 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 18, Anniversary Party, 11:30 a.m.
‘Ocean’s 11,’ more at Granada
The Granada Theater in The Dalles presents the classic movie “Ocean’s 11,” on Friday and Saturday, March 10-11. Showtime 6 p.m. Featuring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Peter Lawford and Angie Dickinson.
The Granada Theater hosts Alex Falcone and Friends Comedy Night, Friday, March 24, 7 p.m.
The Granada Theater presents Christian Rock Band The Union of Sinners & Saints on Saturday, March 25, 7 p.m.
Tickets at: https://granadatheatrethedalles.com/
Live Music at Zim’s
Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles presents live local music.
Tuesday, March 7, Reddy Black Trio, 7 p.m.
Friday, March 10, Reddy Black Trio, 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 11, Rezound (Classic Rock), 7 p.m.
‘Sword in the Stone’ at TD Library
An all-ages production of “The Sword in the Stone” by the Traveling Lantern Company comes to The Dalles Library on Saturday, March 11, at 11 a.m. “A young boy liberates his destiny, as young Wart stumbles upon an unusual friend: a memorable and beloved old sorcerer named Merlin. He is soon astonished to discover that he is the only person in the kingdom who can pull the legendary blade Excalibur, from its massive stone pedestal. Little does he know that he will grow up to become the just, ethical, and admired King Arthur.”
Author Talk at TD Library
Meet up at The Dalles Library for an online session with NYT bestselling author David Epstein on Monday, March 13, starting at 10 a.m. He’ll be discussing “Range,” and “The Sports Gene.”
Register at: https://libraryc.org/wascocountylibrary/24480
Poetry Conversations at White Salmon Library
Reading, Writing and Reflecting are the goals of the Weekly Community Conversations through Poetry, scheduled for Tuesdays, from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Gallery at the White Salmon Library.
Live music at Working Hands
Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.
Thursday, March 9, Trivia Night, 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 12, Open Mic hosted by Tim Decker, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, March 15, Pint of Science Night, 6 p.m.
Live Music at The Pines
The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River hosts live music on Fridays, from 6-9 p.m.
Friday, March 3, Chihuahua Desert
Friday, March 10, Amber & The Pale Ales
Friday, March 17, Kit Garoutte
Friday, March 24, “Juliet” Yanko
Friday, March 31, Yooz Guys
St. Patrick’s at Stevenson Eagles
Stevenson Eagles #1744 celebrates St. Patrick’s Day on Friday, March 17, with dinner (5 p.m.) and live music from Stratosphere (8 p.m.). Event is open to the public.
Sunshine Mill Drive-In Movies
Sunshine Mill in The Dalles presents Drive-in movies on the Big Outdoor Screen. Movies start at 9 p.m. and tickets per carload are available online:
Friday, March 10, “The Goonies”
Saturday, March 11, “The Lego Movie”
Epic Aerial event at Bingen Theater
Join ten Aerial Performers and the NK Studio Team Dancers for a “Journey into the magical lands of Greek Mythology,” on Friday, March 10 (7 p.m.) and Sunday, March 12 (3 p.m.) at the Bingen Theater.
The show will feature original aerial performances by Empowered Movement Aerial and world-renowned clown Barnaby King.
Tickets at:
Comedy Night at Bingen Theater
The Bingen Theater presents Comedy Night with HBO/Showtime alum Susan Rice, with help from Bobby Sherman and Lee Tilman on Saturday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets at:
Arlington Artisan’s Market
The First Sunday of the Month is Arlington Artisan’s Market, from Noon - 7 p.m. in the Earl Snell Memorial Park. Markets are scheduled for March 5, April 2, June 4, July 2, Aug. 6, Sept. 3, and Oct. 8.
Live Music at Trout Lake Hall
Chris Couch plays a free show at Trout Lake Hall March 8.
Trout Lake Hall in Trout Lake, Washington is bringing live music back to the Historic building’s stage.
Thursday, March 9, Chris Couch (of World’s Finest), 6 p.m.- Free Show
“Couch has been a staple of the Portland music scene for over a decade now, first as a founding member of the reggae-rock group, Outpost, and more recently as the lead singer/songwriter/rhythm guitar player in the West Coast genre-jumping, touring and festival mainstay, World's Finest.”
Friday, March 10, DJ Jeffrey Silverstein, 6 p.m. - Free Show
Saturday, March 11, Mark Tegio & The Tall Cans, 6 p.m.
“Country singer and storyteller in the style of Blaze Foley and Townes Van Zandt.”
More information and tickets at: https://www.troutlakehall.com/
Gaming at Mid Columbia Senior Center
The Mid-Columbia Senior Center in The Dalles presents a weekly schedule of fun gaming activities you don’t want to miss:
Monday at 6 p.m. Poker
Monday at 6 p.m. Pinochle
Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Dominoes
Tuesday at 1 p.m. Bunko ($5 Buy In)
Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Wii Bowling
Wednesday at 6 p.m. Pinochle
Thursday at 1 p.m. Mahjong
Friday at 1 p.m. Mahjong
Friday at 6:00 p.m. Pinochle
Serious Theater/Cascade Singers 2023 Schedule
Cascade Singers
Friday, March 17, Cascade Singers St. Pat’s at St. Pete’s Landmark Church, 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 13, Serious Theater, Arsenic and Old Lace, Sawyer Hall Theater, 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 14, Serious Theater, Arsenic and Old Lace, Sawyer Hall Theater, 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 27, Cascade Singers Composer Concert, Zion Sanctuary, 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 28, Cascade Singers Composer Concert, Zion Sanctuary, 2 p.m.
Sunday, June 18, Anna/Jeremy - Schumann, Zion Sanctuary, 2 p.m.
Sunday, July 9, Organ Concert Just Beautiful Music 3, Zion Sanctuary, 2 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 2, Cascade Singers Anna/Jeremy, Zion Sanctuary, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 3, Cascade Singers Anna/Jeremy, Zion Sanctuary, 2 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 15, Serious Theater, Stinky Cheese Man, Sawyer Hall Theater, 7 p.m
Saturday, Sept. 16, Serious Theater, Stinky Cheese Man, Sawyer Hall Theater, 7 p.m
Sunday, Sept. 17, Serious Theater, Stinky Cheese Man, Sawyer Hall Theater, 2 p.m
Sunday, Oct. 15, Art and Music Together, Zion Sanctuary, 2 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 24, Serious Theater, Christmas Carol, Sawyer Hall Theater, 2 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 25, Serious Theater, Christmas Carol, Sawyer Hall Theater, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 26, Serious Theater, Christmas Carol, Sawyer Hall Theater, 2 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 9, Holiday Spectacular, Civic Auditorium, 7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 15, Cascade Singers Christmas Messiah, Zion Sanctuary, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 16, Cascade Singers Christmas Messiah, St. Peter’s Landmark, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 23, Organ Concert, Winter Music, Zion Sanctuary, 7 p.m.
The newly renovated Sawyer Hall Theater is located on the 1st floor of Zion Lutheran ELCA located at the corner of 10th and Union streets, The Dalles.
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, March 8, Singer Siana Chailte, 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 11, West Side Swings Band, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 15, Open Mic with Kerry Williams, 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 18, Wasco Brothers Band (Country), 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22, Alonzo Garbanzo, 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 25, Willy & Nelson Band, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 29, The Good Notes, 6 p.m.
Silverhill, more at Route 30
Silverhill
Route 30 Bottles and Brews in The Dalles brings live music and more to the stage.
Thursday, March 9, New Prohibitions with Danny Wilson, 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 11, Silverhill, 8 p.m. (Rock, Originals, Blues)
Saturday, March 18, Southern Sons, 8 p.m. (Southern Rock)
Author Garvin at TDAC
Eileen Garvin
The Dalles Art Center presents author Eileen Garvin on Thursday, March 16, at 7 p.m., to discuss her best-selling debut novel “The Music of Bees.” The Oregonian says “Garvin's characters ring true, as does her depiction of the Hood River Valley, which gives this novel a unique sense of place. The Music of Bees is just the book to sink into when you need inspiration and restoration.”
Lunafest at HRVHS March 8-9
Lunafest - Films about Women by Women - screens at Hood River Valley High School on Wednesday, March 8 (7 p.m.) and Thursday, March 9 (9 p.m.). The festival features seven films with “diverse stories that can spark conversation, connection, and change.”
Films include: Reclaim Your Water: Natasha Smith by Faith E. Briggs; Miss Chelove: From Java To The Streets Of D.C. by Sara T. Gama; Pete by Bret Parker & Pete Barma; This Is Beth by Jen Randall; More Than I Want To Remember by Amy Bench; Syed Family Xmas Eve Game Night by Fawzia Mirza & Kausar Mohammed; Swimming Through by Samantha Sanders.
Sam Baker in concert
Sam Baker
Singer-songwriter Sam Baker makes his return visit to the Gorge, on Friday, March 17 (7 p.m.) and Sunday, March 19, (2 p.m.) at the Hood River Middle School, performing a program of new songs with the Columbia Gorge Sinfonietta as well as selections from the "Go In Peace Symphony.” The concert is called “Chasing Light” and features a new suite of spoken word stories with music written by conductor Mark Steighner, interwoven with songs and spoken word sections by Sam Baker.
Tickets at www.Gorgeorchestra.org
About the concert
CGOA presents Sam Baker and the Gorge Sinfonietta “Chasing Light.”
Sometimes, tragedy and loss can be transmuted into art. That’s certainly true of the songs of Sam Baker. Baker has spent a career writing lyrical and intimate songs about his own challenges. But he also writes touching, surprising lyrics about everyday people, their joys and moments of suffering. Just like in 2020, when Sam Baker joined the Gorge Sinfonietta for a program of original songs, he’s partnering with the orchestra
again to present a new concert, called “Chasing Light.”
In 1986, Sam was the victim of a terrorist bombing on a passenger train in Machu Picchu. Others in his train compartment were killed, but Sam survived with catastrophic injuries, including brain damage, a cut artery, and blown-in eardrums. Over 17 reconstructive surgeries and years of rehabilitation later, Sam still suffers from tinnitus and had to relearn language and to play guitar left-handed.
The terrorist attack and its emotional and physical aftermath have found their way into Sam Baker’s songs. Haunted imagery of passengers dying and survivor guilt infuse many lyrics. More often than not, though, Baker’s songs express wonder, gratitude, love and hope. While there has been some darkness and pain in Sam Baker’s life, his songs also contain wit and humor.
Since 2004, he has released 6 albums. Baker's 2013 album, Say Grace, was listed by Rolling Stone as one of the top 10 country music albums of 2013. Baker has been featured on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross. While Baker’s songs have always contained narrative elements, he’s been experimenting with spoken word pieces with musical accompaniment. He’s even in the process of writing a play.
In 2020, Sinfonietta conductor Mark Steighner partnered with Sam Baker and wrote nearly two dozen orchestra arrangements for Sam’s songs. The program was called the “Go in Peace Symphony” after the title of the concluding song. For the upcoming March concerts, Steighner and Sam Baker will be reprising some favorites from the earlier concert, but the highlight will be a 20 minute suite of spoken word stories and songs. The new concert is called “Chasing Light.” The program also features a live performance of Baker’s “The Tattooed Woman,” which the Sinfonietta recorded during the pandemic as an online-only video.
Oscar Party, Kathryn Grimm at 64oz Taphouse
Kathryn Grimm & The Blues Tools takes the stage at 64oz Taphouse in Hood River on Wednesday, March 1, starting at 7 p.m. Get ready for a Red Carpet Oscar Party on Sunday, March 12, starting at 3 p.m.
Tickets and info at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/3573486779585416/?ref=newsfeed
Women Artist Show at White Salmon Library
Join the White Salmon Library on Wednesday, March 8, at 6:30 p.m. for a presentation by Louise Palermo, Education Curator at Maryhill Museum of Art, will share her lecture “She Persisted: Women Artists Through Time,” for an opening reception for the Women Artists of the Gorge exhibit, running through March 31. Find more information at: https://fvrl.librarymarket.com/she-persisted-women...
Rodeo Queen Coronation at MCSC
2023 Wasco County Rodeo Queen Kai Leah
2023 Wasco County Rodeo Queen Kai Leah’s Coronation is celebrated on Sunday, March 12, from 2-4 p.m. at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center in The Dalles. Includes silent auctions and Cowboy Poetry from Duane Nelson.
If you have items to donate for the silent auction please call or text Gaylene at (541) 806-2576.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg film at Mt. View Grange
“RBG: Hero, Icon, Dissenter - A Documentary Film” will be shown on Friday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m. at Mt. View Grange in White Salmon. The 2018 film explores the “exceptional life and career of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon.” Rated PG. Sponsored by Soroptimist International and FVRLibraries.
Live Music at Last Stop Saloon
Last Stop Saloon in The Dalles features live music with local favorites and NW regional bands.
March Schedule:
Friday, March 10, Jay Bean, 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, March 11, Alonzo Garbanzo, 7-10 p.m.
Friday, March 17, Al Hare, 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, March 18, Rich & Blonde, 7-10 p.m.
Friday, March 24, Ray Lemley, 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, March 25, Ben Blakely, 7-10 p.m.
Friday, March 31, Jamie Reynolds, 7-10 p.m.
Every Monday, Al Hare, 7-9 p.m.
Every Tuesday, Jeff Carrel, 7-9 p.m.
Every Wednesday, Tyson Huckins, 7-9 p.m.
Every Thursday, Jeff Minnick, 8-11 p.m.
Every Sunday, Ben Blakely, 7-9 p.m.
Civic Kids Wizard of Oz
Step into the journey to the Wizard of Oz! The Dalles Civic Auditorium will have four performances for you to join in on the events of Dorothy and her friends' travels.
Civic Kids - Wizard of Oz at Civic Auditorium March 10, 11, 18 and 19.
Tickets at: https://thedallescivic.com/calendar-of-events
Sense of Place returns
Kat Brigham, Chair of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
Sense of Place lectures return to the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River on Wednesday, March 8, at 7 p.m., with A Conversation with Kat Brigham, Chair of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and Appointed Member of the First-Ever Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee for the U.S. Department of the Interior. “Sense of Place features presenters with a unique knowledge of the Columbia River Gorge and who consider the natural, cultural, and political history that has shaped this place. The presenters can include scientists, tribal members, authors, farmers, and many others from throughout the Pacific Northwest. The information and stories shared at these talks deepen our understanding of the Gorge and strengthen our connection to the landscape and to each other.”
Tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sense-of-place-season-13-tickets-396034308277
Columbia Center for the Arts Outreach Program starts March 9
A conversation about the direction and future of the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River starts on Thursday, March 9, with in-person and virtual outreach sessions planned. Some sessions include kids workshops and other activities. For the full schedule visit:
https://www.columbiaarts.org/cca-eventscalendar/cca-calendar/
Amazing Bubble Man at Bingen Theater
Bubbles made Amazing by By Bubble Man
The Amazing Bubble Man pops into the Bingen Theater on Saturday, March 11, at 2 p.m. “Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He is a favorite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed twelve years of sell-out success. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornados and trampolines to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages.”
Tickets at:
https://www.bigbritches.org/the-amazing-bubble-man-tickets
Binn Ceol St Paddy's Celebration at Solera
Solera Brewery in Parkdale brings traditional Irish music on Friday, March 17, at 5 p.m. with the Binn Ceol band. Made up of members of Barley Draught, Binn Ceol performs a variety of traditional folk songs, rebel songs, pipe tunes (Highland, Uilleann, and small-pipes), and sing-a-longs. Some are easy listening, and some are boisterous. Audience participation is encouraged.
The Jeremiahs in concert at UCC
The Jeremiahs will be at UCC Church in The Dalles on Tuesday, March 21, at 6:30 p.m.
“One of the most exciting bands to come out of Ireland,” The Jeremiahs will be at UCC Church in The Dalles on Tuesday, March 21, at 6:30 p.m.
About the Band
“The Jeremiahs is an Irish folk band that comprises four musicians who have come together with the common goal of writing, composing and performing folk songs and music. They have traveled extensively, bringing their music far and wide and are heralded as a live band not to be missed. With a wonderful mixture of newly composed songs and tunes in the folk genre and a well-selected catalog of older folk songs, they are sure to rouse all the emotions.
Hailing from County Dublin is singer Joe Gibney on vocals. On fiddle, viola and vocals is County Cork’s Niamh Varian-Barry (formerly of Solas). On flutes and whistles is the French-born Julien Bruneteau and on Guitar is Dublin-born James Ryan.”
https://www.tickettomato.com/event/7942/landmark-concerts-welcomes-the-jeremiahs-usa-tour-23
