Giggin’ Guide gets the Bang Bang Experience
Bargeway Pub & Catering’s Entertainment Weekly
By Jim Drake at gorgeentertainment@gmail.com
March continues to Heat Up with record temps and an unlimited supply of music, art, comedy - there’s something for everyone! Get a Grip on the upcoming week and while you’re at it, get a sneak peek into April!
Bargeway Pub Lineup
Friday, March 28 | 6 PM - Willie & Nelson
Saturday, March 29 | 6 PM - Zach Grooms
Pair these bands with a Bloody Hell Mary complete with candied bacon, olive, pickled bean, onion and pickled garlic and you got music for your mouth and mind. Because it’s all about balance, right?
Asian-inspired dishes
And don’t forget these great food and music events in the run up to the weekend:
Wednesday, March 26 — Feeling delicious? All Aboard the Crazy Delicious Asian train at the Bargeway Pub, 1535 Bargeway Road, The Dalles.
Crazy like a fox eating Delicious Asian.
Taste the delights of the far Eastern Gorge on Wednesdays as we bring fresh ingredients to take you far far away on a tasty trip. Asian-inspired dishes beginning at 5 p.m.
Thursday, March 27 — Tacos & Tequila Thursday with some musical sauce from Jeff Carrell or Al Hare.
Tacos, Tequila, Fajitas, Tequila, Burritos, Tequila! Choose from Fiery Habanero Shrimp, Barria, Tequila Lime Shrimp, & Chicken! Homemade Chips and Salsa made daily!
Great Food - Great Music - Great Prices!
And now there is another favorite on the penny pincher menu.
The Reuben manages your mouth like a Partridge Family manager. Smoother than David Cassidy.
Hey there! While you’re here, why not check out Columbia Community Connection’s Local Calendar and daily news coverage?
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News you can use
By Jim Drake
The last thing Doyle ever wrote about Sherlock Holmes was in 1927: a letter to readers listing his favorite Sherlock Holmes Adventures. Doyle died in 1930.
Elementary! On April 1, The Dalles Library Community Reads Program dives into the very first Sherlock Holmes story “A Study in Scarlet,” published in 1887. For nearly 100 years, the complete works of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was thought to include 56 short stories and 4 novels. But in 1995, author Peter Haining published “The Final Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,” introducing rare archival material including stage plays and prototype stories by Doyle that are said to belong in the canon of the “world’s most famous consulting detective.” The Game is Afoot!
Comedy show from Scott Losse, May 2.
HR Middle School PTO presents Comedy Night with Scott Losse
Comedy Night with Scott Losse is a fundraiser for Hood River Middle School, coming up on Friday, May 2, 7-9 p.m. Expect “a night of laughs in support of Hood River Middle School with Pacific Northwest Comedian Scott Losse in our historic auditorium.”
Tickets at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scott-losse-comedy-night-tickets-1265180702539
Ruth Patterson
Patterson conveys history of women's rights movement - celebrated through song
Ruth Patterson recently performed at the White Salmon Library, celebrating the history of the women’s rights movement through the decades, with poignant songs from Nina Simone, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Madonna, and more. Integrating her favorite poems and personal stories of growing up through the turbulence of the 1960s to today, Patterson conveyed how these artists were important in bringing equal rights issues to the forefront, and how they helped to implement political change. Event was sponsored by the local chapter of Soroptimist International.
Boyd Nunley brings authentic steel drum vibes.
Growlerzz show brought Mardi Gras vibes
I wasn’t exactly sure what genre the Growlerzz would bring to their recent show at The Pines, but I didn’t expect to see a Steel Drum in the mix. Keyboardist and newest band member Boyd Nunley adds his talents to bring an authentic Caribbean flavor, and the first set dove into a Mardi Gras feel to the tunes. Also of note, the band’s saxophonist Paul Huffman is part of a new trio called Tunnel No. 3, which promises to venture rock singer/songwriter territory.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1422045374683899/user/100063694984430/
The Grand Dalles Music Festival
May 30, May 31, June 1
The Dalles, OR
A three day festival in the heart of the Dalles Oregon. Performances by northwest Bluegrass and Old time bands with dances on two nights. The historic Granada Theatre will be the venue for concerts, jamming, dances and workshops, Lewis and Clark Park will be the site for outdoor concerts, jamming, kids activities and open mic for bands or individuals. A camping area across from the park for RV's and tent camping. A showing of The Winding Stream movie about the Cash and Carter Family. Events at different locations around the city to get a taste of the town. The Dalles is a Lewis and Clark heritage site and the fiddle music from the expedition will be performed.
For more information and tickets click here.
Granada Theater: Music and Movies
The Granada Theater in The Dalles presents family entertainment, movies, regional touring acts and more.
Circus on Ice returns
Monday, March 31, Free Movie: Rez Ball, Sponsored sponsored by Yakima Nation Youth Activities, 5 p.m. First 300 people receive a free popcorn, candy, soda or water included.
Friday, April 4, Movie: The Great Mouse Detective, 6 p.m., Free Admission, Presented by The Dalles County Library
Sunday, April 6, CIRCUS ON ICE, Two shows - 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tickets available at: https://circusonicethedallesor.eventbrite.com
To add Private Box Seating for your party for a one time fee of $30 call 815-993-6585.
TOO SLIM AND THE TAILDRAGGERS
Friday, March 28, 7 p.m., Live Music with TOO SLIM AND THE TAILDRAGGERS
$55/person Private Box for 2 people (+$5 Handling fee) $30 General Admission (+$5/ticket handling fee at checkout)
https://granadatheatrethedalles.com/events-and-buy-tickets/3-28-too-slim-and-the-taildraggers/
Live Music at Zim’s
Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles presents live local music.
Tuesday, March 25, Reddy Black Trio (Rock, Blues, Country), 7-9 p.m.
Live Music at Last Stop Saloon
The Last Stop Saloon in The Dalles presents live music and more.
Saturday, March 29, DJ Dance Night, 10 p.m. (21+ only)
Mid-Columbia Community Concert Association
2024-25 Season Tickets Available
MCCCA brings you a season to remember, featuring another great selection of artistic talent from many genres - diversity with superb entertainment value that appeals to all ages. Concerts at The Dalles Civic Auditorium. Buy Tickets.
Thursday, April 10, 2025, Trevor Panczak (Canadian Country)
Trevor Panczak (Canadian Country)
The Dalles Art Center
Temporary Flash Tattoos
Saturday, March 29, 3-5 p.m.
Exhibiting artist and tattooist Kat Carroll will be at TDAC on Saturday, March 29, for a "flash tattoo" event. No need to commit to lifelong ink; these tattoos are only temporary! This event shows that art comes in many different forms, and allows all ages to engage with the ancient artistry of tattooing (without the permanency).
Friday, April 4, Kids Paint Night with Kat Carroll, 5 p.m.
Live Music/Events at Route 30
Route 30 Bottles and Brew in The Dalles hosts weekly live music events, trivia nights and more.
Wednesday Night: Useless Knowledge Trivia Night (6:30 p.m.)
Thursday Night: Thirsty Thursday with House Band (7 p.m.)
Friday Night: Karaoke Night (7 p.m.)
The Dalles Eagles
The Dalles Eagles hosts live music and other community events.
The Dalles Eagles Dance Schedule
Line Dancing: Mondays, 5 p.m.
Dance Class: Thursdays, 6 p.m.
Pool Tournament
Saturday, March 22, Pool Tournament, 5 p.m.
Saturday, March 29, Pool Tournament, 5 p.m.
Events at Mid Columbia Senior Center
Mid Columbia Senior Center in The Dalles presents music, movies and more.
Adult education courses:
Exploring Irish Short Stories
Modern Irish Literature: Exploring Irish Short Stories
A discussion of Irish culture, history and language style with Kerry Cobb.
Friday, April 11, 10 a.m.
Clubs meet at TD Library
The Dalles Library hosts book clubs, art classes and more.
Wednesday, March 26, Sci-Fi Book Club, 6 p.m.
On Display March 1-31, Quilt Exhibit: Bigger & Bolder
Spring Break Teen Activities
March 22-29: Spring Break Teen Activities
Tuesday, March 25, Walking Tacos, 1-3 p.m.
Wednesday, March 26, Rave Party, 1-3 p.m.
Wednesday, March 26, Masters Family Circus, 3 p.m.
Thursday, March 27, Movie at Granada Theater: “Tremors,” 1-4 p.m.
Friday, March 28, DIY Ramen, 1-3 p.m.
Friday, March 28, Oregon's Reptileman, Rich Ritchey
3-5 p.m. (All Ages event)
April 1-30, Community Read - A Study in Scarlet
Step into the world of Sherlock Holmes by joining our community read of “A Study in Scarlet.” Follow Holmes and Watson as they unravel a case filled with secrets, intrigue, and masterful deduction. Pick up a copy at the library and join the conversation!
Webinars
The Dalles Library invites you to register for upcoming free webinars and online events. Visit the upcoming webinars page to see all events, register and explore recordings of past events.
Wednesday, March 26, 4 p.m. Dreams We Chase: An Author Talk with Novelist Jennifer Weiner
https://libraryc.org/wascocountylibrary/69134?uMarketingSource=_LSC_ME_03_2
Wednesday, April 2, 4 p.m. Wordsmith and Wonder: An Author Talk with Jodi Picoult
https://libraryc.org/wascocountylibrary/70513?uMarketingSource=_LSC_ME_03_3
Matthew Fleming
Tuesday, April 8, 11 a.m.
The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming
https://libraryc.org/wascocountylibrary/71004?uMarketingSource=_LSC_ME_03_4
Thursday, April 24, 4 p.m.
The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz
https://libraryc.org/wascocountylibrary/71495?uMarketingSource=_LSC_ME_03_5
Live Music and Events at Balch Hotel
Coming up in 2025 at The Balch Hotel:
Friday, March 28, Robert Sarazin Blake Album Release Concert, 7 p.m.
Friday, May 9, Ben Johnson, 6-8 p.m.
With a smoky voice honed in the mountains and lonesome deserts of the west, Ben Johnson tumbled onto the Portland music scene offering a stark portrait of real American life. Performing a mix of originals and covers, Johnson’s music is a journey through America’s roots.
No cover charge for guests dining or lodging.
Events in Hood River & Mosier
Mardi Gras Fundraiser for
Meals on Wheels
Hood River Valley Adult Center
4th Annual Mardi Gras Fundraiser for Meals on Wheels
Saturday, May 3, 5-10 p.m.
Hood River Valley Adult Center
2010 Sterling Place, Hood River
Louisiana Style Buffet Dinner, Crawfish Boils, New Orleans Jazz Music, Live Auction, Silent Auction and Raffle. No Host Bar, Limited Seating. 21+ only. Advance Tickets $25/$30 at the door. Call 541-386-2060.
2025 Columbia Gorge Wine Festival
2025 Columbia Gorge Wine Festival
Best Western Plus Hood River Inn presents the Columbia Gorge Wine Festival, a wine / food / art / entertainment event at the Hood River County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 10. We’ve invited 15 of the region’s finest winemakers to offer you tastes of their best. You can purchase wine by the taste, the bottle, or the case.
All Ages Welcome (under 21 Free admission)
All proceeds benefit the Hood River County Education Foundation. Proudly sponsored by Hood River Fairgrounds, Hood River County Chamber and Gorge Wine. Get tickets now at tickettomato.com
2025 Participating Wineries:
Capital Call Vintners, Cathedral Ridge Winery, Cork Wine Shop, Double Strand Wine, Garnier Vineyards, Hawkins Cellars, Mt Hood Winery, Hood Crest Winery, Jacob Williams Winery Mac, Le Doubblé Troubblé Wine Co.
Oak Flat Vineyards Tasting Room and Bistro, The Pines 1852, Phelps Creek Vineyards, Ridge of Wonders Winery, Stave & Stone Winery.
Live Music at The Ruins
The Ruins in Hood River presents National and Regional touring musical acts, films, and other community events. https://www.theruins.org
The Columbia Canoe Project
Film: The Columbia Canoe Project
Friday, March 28, 6-8:30 p.m.
Tickets at: https://mountain-king-industries.com/hood-river-tickets
About the film
The Columbia River Canoe Project follows cousins Robert Lester and Braxton Mitchell as they attempt a 1,300-mile canoe expedition from the Continental Divide near Butte, Montana, all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Braxton, only 18, has never been in a canoe before volunteering for this adventure of a lifetime. Though just a few years older, Robert leads the expedition, trying to overcome the unforeseen challenges of such an ambitious journey. As the pair navigate the river, enduring the hardships of battling dams, rapids, and wind, Braxton grows up, learning about life and discovering his true capabilities.
While following their downstream journey, the film highlights the ecological issues facing the Columbia River Watershed and promotes the importance of environmental stewardship. The Columbia River Canoe Project takes viewers on an adventure filled with breathtaking landscapes, unpredictable challenges, and a wealth of inspiration.
Johnny Franco
Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom w/ Megan Alder
Tuesday, April 1
Doors at 5:30 p.m. Indoor venue. All-ages.
Tickets are $15 in advance (click here) or $20 at the door.
Walk down any street in Portland, Oregon and you are sure to encounter a mustachioed Brazilian rock and roll troubadour named Johnny Franco and (his real brother) Dom. Recently moving from Sao Paulo, the duo has developed a cult following in Portland for their high-energy performance and music.
The self-proclaimed Professional Entertainer has sold out his last two headline shows at the Doug Fir in Portland, Oregon. Signed by music producer Sterling Fox (Lana Del Rey, Elle King) on his label Blanket Fort, Johnny has released a debut EP “Experience Report #1” that feels instantly timeless and two singles “Stay Real & Shelter The Light” combining original vocal stylings with a unique jangly Brazilian influenced beat.
Gorge Speakeasy
Gorge Speakeasy: Storytelling Event
Wednesday, April 2, 7-9 p.m., Doors 6 p.m.
Join us for an evening of storytelling in Hood River that strengthens the community! Community members take the stage to share stories centered around a theme of the month. You can sign up to share a story, or just sit back and listen. Admission is by donation of any size, but a $10 donation gets you signed up for the chance to win prizes; we donate proceeds to a local non-profit each month to keep our community strong through the joy of sharing stories.
The Heligoats
The Heligoats w/ Sam Humans & Doug Stepina
Thursday, April 3, 6-9 p.m.
Doors at 5:30 p.m. Indoor venue. All-ages.
Tickets are $15 in advance (click here,) or $20 at the door.
Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini
Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini
Friday, April 4, 6-9 p.m.
Doors at 5:30 p.m. Indoor venue. All-ages.
Tickets are $20 in advance (click here,) or $25 at the door.
Describing the musical partnership of Natalie Cressman (Trey Anastasio Band) and Ian Faquini as a duo is accurate, but their collaboration contains multitudes. She's a trombonist, vocalist and songwriter from San Francisco. He's a composer, guitarist, and singer from Brasilia. Together they've honed a singularly expansive creative communion encompassing their love of Brazilian songbook, jazz, Impressionism and sophisticated pop songcraft.Their original material features lyrics in Portuguese, French and English set to music drawing from a vast stylistic spectrum. With sumptuous two-part vocal harmonies hugging Brazilian-accented Portuguese accompanied by trombone and acoustic guitar, Cressman and Faquini's richly orchestrated sound seems to emanate from a much larger ensemble.
Live Music at Double Mountain
Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River brings local and regional music to the stage.
Thursday, March 27, Minda Lacy Duo, 6:30 p.m.
Live Music at Underground Music Station
The Underground Music Station in Hood River, 512 Industrial Street, presents live music and more.
Bang Bang Experience
Friday, April 4, Bang Bang Experience, 8 p.m.
Dust off your dancing shoes and join us!
Bang Bang is a 7-piece brass and drums ensemble playing the music of trumpet player, Sam Dechenne. Inspired by the sounds of international brass bands and Jazz ensembles, Funk and Reggae horn sections, West African and Latin American drumming and Western chamber music - their sound is truly their own.
The rhythm section interweaves grooves and swaps roles throughout the performance for a visual and audible experience. Drum set, Cahon, Timbales, Congas, Surdo (Brazilian Bass Drum) and a variety of mixed percussion make up the intricate drum beats you’ll hear at a concert. The lower brass section takes on the bass role, rhythmic comping, inner harmony and main melody. Riding the musical wave on top is trumpet, voicing the main melody and voice of the band.
Bang Bang
With Bang Bang you’ll hear melodic and fiery solos from every member of the band, soft and intimate 3-part horn section compositions, exciting rhythm breaks and catchy melodies and horn riffs that will keep your ears open and your toes tapping.
Check out the band here:
https://youtube.com/@bangbangexperience?si=8Ix47EY6997cwMkT
Live Music at Working Hands
Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.
Working Hands
Thursday, March 27, Trivia Night, Sign ups at 6:30. Start at 7. Teams up to 6, $5 per person.
Saturday, March 29, Alonzo Garbanzo (Local solo artist to do some covers and such), 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 30, Open Mic, 6:30-9:30 p.m. (all ages welcome)
Brunch Every Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Come and get it. Special drink menu as well.
Live Music at The Pines
The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River hosts live music featuring local and regional musicians.
Chasing Ebenezer
Thursday, March 27, Jacob Daniel (Solo singer/keyboard), 4-6 p.m.
Friday, March 28, Chasing Ebenezer (Folk-Rock), 6-9 p.m.
Sunday, March 30, Bees in a Bottle (Cinematic Folk), 3-5 p.m.
Monday, March 31, Open Mic Night, 6-8 p.m.
Live Music at Hood Crest Winery
Hood Crest Winery in Hood River hosts live music and more.
Stay tuned for more music!
Live Music at Solera Brewery
Solera Brewery in Parkdale brings local and regional music to the stage.
Monday, March 31, Trivia Night, 6 p.m.
Monday, April 7, Trivia Night, 6 p.m.
Monday, April 14, Trivia Night, 6 p.m.
Live Music at 64 Taphouse
64 oz. Taphouse in Hood River brings live music to the stage.
Stay tuned for more music!
Live Music at Phelps Creek Vineyard
Phelps Creek Vineyard in Hood River presents live music in the tasting room with local and regional bands.
Stay tuned for more music!
Live Music at pFriem Family Brewers
pFriem Family Brewers in Hood River presents live music and more.
Stay tuned for more music!
Events at Ferment Brewing
Ferment Brewing in Hood River presents live music, special events and more.
Stay tuned for more music!
Live music at Hood River Brewing Co.
Hood River Brewing Co. in Hood River features live music onstage at the taproom from local and regional acts.
Wednesday, March 26, Open Stage, 5:30-8 p.m.
Friday, March 28, Alonzo Garbanzo (Dennis Castanares), 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Monday, March 31, Taproom Trivia, 5:30-8 p.m.
Saturday, March 29, Happy Hour with Scot & Bill (Acoustic Duo), 4-6 p.m.
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 26, Boot Lag Bonnie, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, March 29, Booth Dog (Rock), 7-10 p.m.
Events at Mt. Hood Town Hall
The Mt. Hood Town Hall hosts special community events, holiday markets, and more.
Stay tuned for more events!
Events at Hood River Elks Lodge
Friday, March 28, Spring Fling Paint Party, 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 29, Inaugural Ball (1950s/60s Happy Days Theme), 5 p.m. Awards presentations, Dinner, DJ Dancing and more specials. All members and their guests are invited. This event is 21 and over.
Friday, April 11, Button Bridge Comedy Jamboree, 8 p.m.
The Button Bridge Comedy Jamboree returns to the Hood River Elks Lodge on Friday, April 11. Comedians Juan Denmark, Jack Trumbull and Katie Nguyen perform. Hosted by Chris Hudson.
Tickets available at: www.eventbrite.com/e/leave-your-troubles-tickets-1289122121969
Button Bridge Comedy
Hood River Hotel
Events at the Hood River Hotel
Saturday March 29, 7:30 p.m.
Oregon saxophone legend Renato Caranto returns to the Hood River Hotel. He will be joined by Portland Hammond B3 Organ master Louis Pain, Chic Preston on voice and guitar and Tim Ortlieb on drums playing a mix of jazz, R&B and funk. Renato was hand-picked by the great Merle Haggard for a three year stint in his world-touring band. Come early for best seating to see and hear one of Oregon's greatest musicians!
Live Music at Hood River Farmers Market
The Hood River Farmers Market is open every Saturday, May 4 to Nov. 23, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 501 Columbia Street in Hood River.
Winter Season 2024-25
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
403 Portway Avenue, Hood River
Saturday, April 5
Saturday, April 19
301 Gallery
Stop in to 301 this season to see a rich and diverse offering of fine art and craft, from painting, photography, and sculpture, to ceramics, glass, metals, wood, jewelry, and more. 301 is open every day, downtown Hood River, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
301 Gallery in Hood River celebrates FIBER Art&Design
Columbia Center for the Arts
Events at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River
LESSONS FOR TODAY
Friday, March 28, 7 p.m.
Film: LESSONS FOR TODAY
The Legacy of Minoru Yasui
Presented by the Minoru Yasui Legacy Project & Hood River Latino Network. Free Event, Donations accepted.
On March 28, 1942, Minoru Yasui intentionally violated a racially discriminatory curfew. He spent 9 months imprisoned in solitary confinement before being sent to an internment camp. In remembrance of his brave fight for justice, the State of Oregon designated March 28th as Minoru Yasui Day. On March 15, 2025 President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. The last time this law was invoked was December 7, 1941 when it was used to arrest Japanese-Americans including Minoru's father, Masuo Yasui. The lessons of Minoru Yasui's legacy are more critical than ever. Come learn about the connections between Minoru Yasui's fight and the ongoing work of standing for justice today. There will be guest speakers, opportunities to take action, and a chance to connect with others who share a passion for justice.
The Watershed Rock Opera
Friday, April 11
Saturday, April 12
Sunday, April 13
The Watershed Rock Opera
A SENSE OF PLACE EVENT
Tickets at: https://events.humanitix.com/watershed-rock-opera/tickets
About the event
To celebrate 15 years of the Sense of Place program, we present…
"THE GREATEST ROCK OPERA EVER PRODUCED ABOUT A WATERSHED!"
The Watershed Rock Opera will take you on a wild romp from sky to river as it follows the watershed through 5 different stories from the Columbia River Gorge. This multimedia performance features original music composed and performed by local musicians in accompaniment with film, audio, and theatrical performances.
"IT'S LIKE A LOVE LETTER TO A PLACE AND ITS PEOPLE, BUT WITH MORE PERCUSSION."
A multimedia performance in 5 movements celebrating the Columbia River Gorge and its people. Featuring original music composed and performed by local musicians in accompaniment with original film, audio, and theatrical performances.
And like all true love stories, there will be passion, tragedy, humor, and awe. Imagine a pear orchardist, ready for harvest, when Mother Nature strikes!...Or hiking in the high alpine of the Cascade Mountains, tracking rare carnivores with a feisty biologist...Even here, in our homes, schools, and workplaces - there's something mysterious, some might even say magical, happening right under our feet (and butts)...There, to witness it all, is our watershed. Come see and hear what it has to share. Click HERE to learn more about the people and stories behind this unique project. *Please NOTE: this event will include flashes of light, brief adult language (2 curse words), and loud noises.
Diving Deep: Finding the Martin Car & Myself
Wednesday, April 16, 7:30 p.m.
Performance: “Diving Deep: Finding the Martin Car & Myself”
A narrative performance by Archer Mayo with live music from Chrissy Lancaster. Directed by Christine Mchugh. Portions of proceeds donated to the Gorge Rebuild-it Center.
Tickets at:
https://events.humanitix.com/diving-deep-finding-the-martin-car-and-myself/tickets
Event description
A gripping multimedia dramatic retelling of investigator and independent diver Archer Mayo’s seven-year search for the missing Martin family. This deeply personal and suspenseful journey unfolds through vivid storytelling and archival imagery, accompanied by improvised cello music by Chrissy Lancaster. Follow Mayo's relentless pursuit of truth and the ultimate discovery that brought closure to a decades-old mystery.
The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association
Folksong Tapestry with the Voci Community Choir
Join director Dan Kenealy and the outstanding Voci Community Choir for a performance of beloved folk songs from the Americas and around the world. Step into a world of captivating melodies and rich cultural heritage as CGOA’s Voci Community Choir presents Folksong Tapestry. This unique performance will take you on a musical journey across continents, weaving together a collection of diverse and vibrant folk songs from around the globe.
Folksong Tapestry
Friday, April 25, 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 27, 2 p.m.
Hood River Valley Christian Church
Tickets at:
Hood River County Library
Hood Rivers Reads 2025
The Beadworkers: Stories by Beth Piatote
Books Available Now
Join us for the Hood River County Reads 2025 kick-off celebration! This beloved community initiative returns with The Beadworkers: Stories by Beth Piatote, a masterful collection praised by Louise Erdrich for its wit and storytelling prowess.
Hood River Reads 2025
Hood River Reads Events 2025
Saturday, March 29, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
FISH Food Bank Meeting Room
The Land, The People: Native Americans and the Natural World
Land Stewardship: Leon Ganuelas (Yakama), Manager of Yakama Wildlife Resource Management; Native Rights and Treaties: Russell Spino (Warm Springs), CRITFC Chief of Police
Date: TBD
History Museum of Hood River County
Native American Beadwork Display
Sign-ups on Library website https://hoodriverlibrary.org/
Poetry Open Mic
Wednesday, April 2, 6 p.m.
Poetry Open Mic Night at the Library in Celebration of the Indian Creek Trail Poetry Walk
Experience the magic of local poetry at the Hood River Library’s Open Mic Night, celebrating the Indian Creek Trail Poetry Walk. Share your original work or simply come to listen as community voices bring poetry to life in this special evening that honors the intersection of nature, art, and community connection.
Big Night in a Small Town
Big Night in a Small Town
Hood River Library Foundation Benefit
Sunday, April 6, 5:30 p.m.
Join Us for a Big Night to Support Library Services
Five top local chefs, one course each, a thoughtfully curated fine dining experience, including beer & wine. A fundraiser for the Hood River County Library Foundation. Tickets available at:
https://event.auctria.com/21dd2c69-3bc9-436f-b543-2fdda7066ad4/a809178051b511ea91bae14d12592328
Hood River County Library Pop-Up Book Sale
Friends of Hood River County Library Pop-Up Book Sale!
Looking for great reads at bargain prices? Join us for our special one-day book sale on Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Hood River Library meeting room.
Browse our curated selection of gently used books in all genres and formats! Don't miss our Bag Sale from 3-5 p.m. — fill a bag with books for one low price! All proceeds directly support library programs and services. Cash and credit cards accepted. Mark your calendars for this wonderful opportunity to support your library while expanding your personal collection!
Harp Workshop
Harp Workshop w/ Aryeh Frankfurter & Lisa Lynne
Saturday, April 12, Noon
Hood River Library Reading Room
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP:
https://hoodriverlibrary.as.me/schedule/0525b24d/?appointmentTypeIds[]=75285501
Join acclaimed harpists Aryeh Frankfurter and Lisa Lynne for an immersive hands-on harp workshop in the Hood River Library Reading Room on Saturday, April 12, at noon. Experience the enchanting world of harps under expert guidance — perfect for both beginners and enthusiasts alike — just be sure to secure your spot by registering online.
Hood River Library Book Club
Join the Hood River Library Book Club on the second Wednesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. in the Hood River Library Meeting Room. Discussion groups are held monthly throughout, and all are welcome to attend. Books are chosen month-to-month. Meetings are hybrid, so folks are welcome both in-person and online. https://hoodriverlibrary.org/book-club/
2025 Upcoming Meetings/Selections
1-8 West With Giraffes (Lydia Rutledge)
2-12 Unfamiliar Fishes (Sarah Vowell)
3-12 Beadworkers (Beth Piatote)
4-9 Thunderstruck (Erik Larsen)
5-14 Drive Your Plough over The Bones (Olga Tokarczuk)
6-11 Real Americans (Rachel Khong)
7-9 Fever in the Heartland: The Klu Klux Klan’s Plot to Take Over America, and the Women Who Stopped Them (Timothy Egan)
8-13 The Women’s March (Jennifer Chiaverini)
9-10 Crow Talk (Eileen Garvin)
10-8 Heaven and Earth Grocery Store (James McBride)
11-12 Yellowface (R.F. Kuang)
12-10 Dinners with Ruth (Nina Totenburg)
Writing Group Meets at HR Library
Creative writing together! Join with fellow writers to work on your craft through prompts and (sometimes) share the results. Facilitated by Patty Kaplan.
Live Music at
Mosier Company
Mosier Company in Mosier brings live local and regional music to the stage.
Stay Tuned for more music!
Secret Salsa Society
The Secret Salsa Society is your place for Salsa Dancing in the Gorge! Join the weekly dance at a fun, local venue. Expect to hear Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha, Timba, Cumbia, and more. Suggested donation $3 per person. All Ages event and Beginners are welcome! Beginner lessons at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 26, Crush Cider Cafe (Hood River), 7-9 p.m.
Secret Salsa Society
Hood River County Education Foundation Benefit
Tickets are on sale now for Derek Hughes: Stand-Up Magician in the Hood River Middle School Historic Auditorium on Saturday, April 12.
Hughes has performed his magic on MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, the CW’s Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and the Ellen Degeneres Show. He’s a consulting producer on TRUtv’s hit magic series, The Carbonaro Effect, and was a finalist on season 10 of NBC’s America’s Got Talent.
Tickets on sale now! www.hrcef.org
Derek Hughes: Stand-Up Magician
Events In Bingen & White Salmon
Live Music at Everybody’s Brewing
Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon brings local and regional music to the stage.
Music Mondays
Monday, March 24, Billy D (Blues/Rock), 6-8 p.m.
Monday, March 31, Edad del Pavo (Acoustic/Latin), 6-8 p.m.
Edad del Pavo
White Salmon Library Events
Together We Read
March 13-27, Together We Read
The Queen of Sugar Hill will be available in eBook and eAudio from March 13-27 with no holds and no waiting as part of Together We Read. Get it now using the Libby app or at https://fortvancouver.overdrive.com/
Events at Bingen Theater
Big Britches Productions 2025 Schedule Preview
Moon Over Buffalo, April 25-May 10
The Spitfire Grill, A Musical, Aug. 1-16
The Woman in Black, Oct. 3-18
It’s A Wonderful Life, Live Radio Play, Dec. 5-20
Tickets at:
Moon Over Buffalo
Moon Over Buffalo
Written by Ken Ludwig
April 25, 26, May 2, 3, 9 & 10 - Doors at 7 p.m. - Show at 7:30 p.m.
April 27 & May 4 - Doors at 1:30 p.m. - Show at 2 p.m.
Please plan to arrive at least fifteen minutes early.
Directed by Lisa Roth
Run Time: Approximately 2 hours with a 20-minute intermission
Tickets at: https://www.bigbritches.org/moon-over-buffalo-tickets
In the summer of 1953, George and Charlotte Hay, former Broadway stars, bring their run-down touring company to Buffalo, New York, performing pared down versions of Cyrano de Bergerac and Private Lives while lamenting missed Hollywood opportunities. Chaos erupts when George’s off-stage affair with the troupe's young ingenue results in an unexpected pregnancy, prompting Charlotte to consider running off with their lawyer, sending lightweight George on a grief-stricken drinking binge. It turns out that Frank Capra is headed to town on a talent scouting mission looking to potentially hire the couple for his swashbuckling Scarlet Pimpernel epic if he likes what he sees. As a result, the Hay family -- including sharp tongued, hard-of-hearing mother-in-law Ethel, determinedly practical daughter Rosalind, and dashing stage manager Paul, Rosalind’s ex-boyfriend -- must work overtime to get sloppy drunk George into his Cyrano hat and nose. With the entrance of Rosalind’s fiance, anxious TV weatherman Howard -- one man with two mistaken identities -- and Richard Maynard, the wealthy lawyer hoping to lure Charlotte away to his mansion -- the confusion only intensifies. With a plethora of pratfalls, slamming doors aplenty, and backstage shenanigans, Ken Ludwig’s Moon Over Buffalo is a fast-paced, hilarious screwball comedy in the old tradition, a throwback farce, a valentine to the stage, and the larger-than-life personalities that inhabit the world of the theatre.
Live Music at Jacob Williams Winery
Jacob Williams Winery in Wishram, Wash., presents live music in the tasting room/on the patio throughout the season.
Stay tuned for more music!
Events in Trout Lake
Live Music at
Trout Lake Hall
The Trout Lake Hall in Trout Lake, Washington brings live music and community events to its historic venue. https://www.troutlakehall.com/
True Loves
Thursday, March 27, True Loves, A night of groovy funk soulful dance music, $20 Advance // $25 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, 21+
Listening to the Seattle-based original funk & soul group, True Loves, is like walking down a favorite neighborhood street, slapping-five with friends, checking up with clerks in their stores, and smelling the familiar scents of your most cherished locale. The band is it’s own block party. What began in 2014 as a jam session between three of the city’s best- drummer David McGraw, bassist Bryant Moore and guitarist Jimmy James- has since blossomed into a global force that features percussionist Iván Galvez, Trombonist Greg Kramer, and saxophonists Gordon Brown and Skerik. Together, the group’s live performances have garnered them much acclaim and millions of streams on YouTube. In 2017, the True Loves recorded their debut instrumental LP, Famous Last Words, which received worldwide adoration, earning them spots at coveted music festivals. In 2018, the group released the “Dapper Derp/Kabuki” 45” on WeCoast Records followed by 2019’s Colemine Records “Famous Last Words/Mary Pop Poppins” 45 single. The band released their sophomore album “Sunday Afternoon” in 2021, on Color Red Music.
Lilly Hiatt
Saturday, March 29, Lilly Hiatt / Phillip-Michael Scales, Alt-Rock blends with singer/songwriter sensitivity, $15 Advance // $18 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
The last few years have been a little hazy for Lilly Hiatt, who finds herself searching for answers on her striking new album, Forever. Recorded at home with her husband, Coley Hinson, who produced and played most of the instruments, Forever grapples with growth and change, escape and anxiety, self-loathing and self-love. The songs are intensely vulnerable, full of diaristic snapshots and deeply personal ruminations, but they’re also broad invitations to find yourself in their unflinching emotional excavations. The result is a raw, unvarnished work of love and trust that walks the line between alt-rock muscle and singer/songwriter sensitivity, a bold, guitar-driven exploration of maturity and adulthood from an artist who wants you to know you’re not alone, no matter how lost you may feel.
Phillip-Michael was born in Michigan, forged in Chicago, and now lives in Nashville, TN. He grew up with B.B. King calling him “nephew” and calls his music "Dive Bar Soul," a blend of Indie Rock storytelling and the passion of the blues. In February of 2022, he caught the attention of Ellen Degeneres who featured him on her show. In June of 2024 he spent a month supporting Legendary Songwriter Keb’ Mo’ on tour.
Jake Xerxes Fussell
Sunday, March 30, Jake Xerxes Fussell, Folk inspired singer, guitarist, and composer based in Durham, NC., $18 Advance // $20 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
Jake Xerxes Fussell is a singer, guitarist, and composer based in Durham, NC. His intuitive creative process often draws from traditional music and archival field recordings-incorporating elements of songs from the past into new work. He is, according to Ann Powers of NPR, "may be the leading interpreter of American folk music right now..."
Fussell’s most recent album “When I’m Called,” was released to critical acclaim by Fat Possum Records in the summer of 2024. The album was produced by James Elkington and features Blake Mills (guitars), Ben Whiteley (bass), and Joe Westerlund (drums), along with additional vocals from Joan Shelley and Robin Holcomb.
Fussell and Elkington also wrote and recorded the music for “Rebuilding,” a new feature film directed by Max Walker-Silverman that is set to premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
“Fussell’s music often comes with complex citations; he is a folk singer in the truest sense,collecting ideas and melodies and lyrics from distant and disparate traditions, looking for the things that unite us in our humanity.”-The New Yorker
“(Fussell) is one of the great magpies of American song, collecting forgotten, tarnished gems with a folklorist’s zeal... his renditions aren’t so much cover versions as composites...”–The Guardian
Matthew Logan Vasquez
Friday, April 4, Matthew Logan Vasquez / Softjaw, Indie Rock, Electronic Pop, R&B, and Soulful Americana, $20 Advance // $20 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
Best-known as the co-founder and frontman for shape shifting heartland indie rockers Delta Spirit, Matthew Logan Vasquez's fiery delivery and thought-provoking lyrics draw from a huge and versatile well of influences, including Gordon Gano, Kurt Cobain, Neil Young, and Thom Yorke. As a solo artist, he juggles elements of indie rock, electronic pop, R&B, and soulful Americana, flirting with despondency, but ultimately succumbing to beatitude. Vasquez’s latest release Frank’s Full Moon Saloon - an album that delivers more raw versions of songs that span the band’s 20 year career, was released in February this year. Part 2 & 3 of the Franks series will be rolling out through 2025.
Long Beach Power Pop!
Family Mystic
Saturday, April 5, Family Mystic / Roux Dio, Funk, Soul, Psychedelia, Progressive Jazz fusion, and angelic vocal harmonies, $15 Advance // $15 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
Family Mystic is more than just a band — they are a transformative experience that redefines music through song, dance, and emotional connection. Based out of Portland, Oregon, this collective of four visionary songwriters blends elements of funk, soul, psychedelia, progressive jazz fusion, and angelic vocal harmonies, creating a genre-defying experience that invites listeners to connect with their shared humanity through the power of music.
ROUX DIO
Roux Dio has been simmering along in Hood River since summer of 2024. The quintet is a special sauce of original fun and funky swamp-boogie and new grass tunes with deep grooves and improvisation in the mix. Only the finest ingredients went into the cauldron for this batch and one thing is certain: Luke Maddux, Neil Mangrum, Hunter Parmentier, Andy Lade and Rory Johnson are cooking up some fine musical sustenance that needs to be served up hot.
Open Mic Night with Lincoln Crockett
Sunday, April 6, Open Mic Night with Lincoln Crockett, Bring your songs, poetry, music to the stage or just come to listen, FREE, All Ages, Doors at 5 p.m., Sign up by 5:30 p.m., Open Mic 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Join us in bringing the good times to the Hall every month! Historic room, great sound, supportive audience. Early and fun. Upright piano available! We want to hear you! Come be a part of it.
Jay Si Proof
Friday, April 11, BARN BURNER: Jay Si Proof, A high-energy night of funk, improv disco, and unstoppable dance-floor joy! $15 Advance // $15 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, 21+ BARN BURNER shows are all about the dancing! No matter who might be on the stage, you are guaranteed to groove.
Jay Si Proof is an explosion of funk with unhinged, audacious, and joyous energy! There are no walls between performer and audience at a Jay Si Proof show, there are no boundaries between acquaintances, friends and strangers. Teetering between funk anthems, entirely improvised disco bangers, and sentimental lo-fi grooves, Jay Si Proof is as much an experience as it is a concert.
Nefesh Mountain
Wednesday, April 16, Nefesh Mountain / Jenny Jahlee, New York based Progressive Americana blending Folk, Bluegrass, Jazz and Blues, $18 Advance // $20 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
The New York based Progressive Americana group Nefesh Mountain Band has been hailed as one of the formative boundary-pushing ensembles in roots music. The band's creators and dynamic husband and wife team of Eric Lindberg and Doni Zasloff have created a world and sound all their own; blurring the lines between Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, Jazz and Blues with a masterful hand as songwriters, instrumentalists and composers alike. The band has recorded and shared the stage with Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Bryan Sutton, John Doyle, Noam Pikelny (Punch Brothers), Mark Schatz (Bèla Fleck, Nickel Creek), Mike Gordon (Phish) and Tony Trischka among others. The Troubadours along with their band continue to forge new paths in unknown territory, armed with Zasloff and Lindberg’s strong, smokey, and folksy vocals and Lindberg’s soulful and masterful skills on guitars and banjo alike.
The Sweet Lillies
Friday, April 18, The Sweet Lillies / Eugenia Riot, Progressive Americana. Strings with old time soul, original flavor & dance beats, $15 Advance // $20 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
The Sweet Lillies' music is, first and foremost, heartfelt and collaborative. Those defining traits are given life by the quartet of musicians who make up the Lillies, Julie Gussaroff, Becca Bisque, Dustin Rohleder and Jones Maynard. Together they have combined their individual strengths to deliver powerful narratives of life in song. With their lineup of guitar, viola, upright bass, drums and ethereal vocal harmonies that float like a dream, the Sweet Lillies' music has a hard hitting original flavor with a forward-looking eye. The Sweet Lillies have incorporated all of their cumulative life-experiences into their music, song-writing, and artistry, crafting an uncommonly-beautiful style they have christened “Progressive-Americana” - a nod to the band’s all encompassing musical tastes and willingness to experiment with genres ranging from folk and rock all the way to hip-hop.
Eugenia Riot is the nom de plume of Portland, Oregon based singer-songwriter Leigh Jones. The name is taken from her eldest known female ancestor, Eugenia Riot, who was born in the year 1205 in Yorkshire, England. An internationally touring musician with a background in theater, Jones delights audiences with her irresistible stage presence and enrapturing voice. She has spoken at the US Embassy in Ethiopia on Women in Music, was selected with her former band Crow and the Canyon for the American Music Abroad program, and has toured the US from coast to coast since 2010.
Megan Alder & The Woods
Friday, April 25, Megan Alder & The Woods / Robert Sarazin Blake, Vocal wonder performing original music, classic swing and folk, $15 Advance // $20 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
Vocal wonder performing original music, classic swing and folk.
Hailing from the Columbia River Gorge, Megan Alder is a vocal powerhouse performing upbeat swing and Americana music. She delivers her original songs with raw grit and soul. Influenced by artists like Billie Holiday and Bonnie Raitt, Alder leads her band with fearless flat picking. She performs as a solo artist with live loops and kazoo flare. Her latest EP, Dark Side, features four original songs recorded live in Parkdale, OR, available on all platforms.
Robert Sarazin Blake has been a fixture of the Pacific Northwest folk music scene since 1996 when he released his first cassette of original songs and hit the road. Since then, he’s toured extensively around the U.S. and beyond. He became a well-known presence on the East Coast during his time there from 2001 to 2003 and continued to visit two or three times a year. Regular tours of Ireland between 2002 and 2019 culminated in a collaboration with Uilleann piper John McSherry on Blake’s album ‘A Long Series of Memorable Nights Forgotten’. Between 2015 and 2019 Blake toured Germany, Norway, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Between these adventures, he continued performing around the Pacific Northwest and in his hometown of Bellingham, Wash.
Events in Stevenson & Cascade Locks
Sternwheeler Homecoming
2025 Sternwheeler Homecoming Gathering
Saturday, March 29, 3-5 p.m.
Cascade Locks Port Marina Park
Who's ready for a small get-together?! The Sternwheeler is kicking off the 2025 season in style with a Dockside Gathering on Saturday, March 29, from 3-5 p.m. Join us for a relaxing social event of drinks and music on the boat! Mark your calendars as we'll be thrilled and ready to chill!
Thunder Island Events
Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks presents live music, trivia nights and more.
Community Night
Wednesday, March 26, Community Night, 5-8 p.m. Benefit event for local non-profit Northwest Trail Alliance, learn more at https://nw-trail.org.
Monday, April 7, Bluegrass/Old-Time Acoustic Jam, 5 p.m.
Thursday, April 10, Trivia Night, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, April 16, Foosball Tournament, 6 p.m.
Gorges Beer Events
Stay Tuned for more events!
Cascade Locks Monthly Book Club
The Cascade Locks Book Club meets every fourth Thursday of the month at the Cascade Locks Library from 5:15-7 p.m. It will be patron lead and free for all to join. Call 541-386-2535 for more information.
Thursday, March 27, 5:15 p.m. This month's book club selection is “The Book Thief,” by Markus Zusak.
See our calendar for a full list of events 541-386-2535 for more information.
