This Week in Gorge Entertainment with Jim Drake, Oct. 5
THE NOT DOWN YET EDITION!
This week’s column was luckily compiled before everything went Down!
By Jim Drake
Quiet Riot in TD Oct. 16
The year was 1983 when Quiet Riot released their third album, “Metal Health.” Critics say this was the start of Hair Metal, and to back that up, the album went to the Number One spot on Billboard, and the radio rockers like “Cum On Feel the Noize” and “Metal Health” ruled the airwaves. The current lineup of Quiet Riot makes a stop in The Dalles on Saturday, Oct. 16, at The Granada Theater. Bands Garden of Eden and Cherrybomb 13 open the show. All ages - tickets at https://www.granadatheatrethedalles.com/
Columbia Arts welcomes Acosta-Meyers
Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River announces that Yasmin Acosta-Myers has been hired on as the Interim Executive Director. The arts center management says Acosta-Meyers’ degree in Arts Administration and experience with local educational and cultural organizations such as the Big Art Project, the Hood River Cultural Trust and others will bring many benefits to the center. “Fever Dream: An Abstract Interpretation of Dreamscapes and Nightmares” is the scheduled exhibit for the month of October.
‘Constellations’ one-act live performances in October
Billed as a “romance with infinite possibilities,” Constellations is a one act play that explores relationships and the difference between choice and destiny. Coming to the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River Oct. 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17. Directed by Tom Burns, Constellations “explores how even the smallest change in our lives can dramatically alter the course we take. It is a spellbinding exploration of love, science, quantum theory, and infinite possibility for heartbreak or for hope.”
Learn more here: https://www.columbiaarts.org/events/constellations/
Birds and Brews Oct. 21 at Discovery Center
Meet and Greet the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center’s Finest Feathered Friends on Thursday, Oct. 21, from 7-9 p.m. at Birds & Brews, an after-hours event that includes access to the museum’s exhibits and a close up view of the resident raptors. pFriem Brewing will be on hand, as well as staff to answer any questions - about Birds or Beer! Tickets to this limited event at
Festival of Light Oct. 31
Covenant Hood River Church (455 Frankton Rd) hosts a Festival of Light on Sunday, Oct. 31, from 5-8 p.m. Featuring Laser Tag, Inflatables, Music, Hot Cider, Face Painting and more, organizers say a fun time will be had by the entire family.
Jazz Collective, Europatopia concerts Celebrate Fall
There are two BIG shows on tap from the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association. On Sunday, Oct. 10, the Jazz Collective Big Band takes the stage at the Hood River Elks Club for a Classic American Jazz Dance Party. Music starts at 7 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 17, it’s World-Folk Gypsy Swing from Europatopia, featuring The Dalles’ own Joel Kabakov pictured on guitar and accordion. This show will be held at Hood River Valley Christian Church, at 2 p.m. Outside, weather permitting. No tickets are required but admission is by donation. Audience COVID protocols at gorgeorchestra.org.
KOIN 6 highlights Last Stop, Little Music City
Another Video mentioning The Dalles has been uploaded to YouTube, this time KOIN 6’s Nicole DeCosta interviewed bartender Nicole Piacente at The Last Stop Saloon last week in a “Choose Local” TV segment to talk about the venue’s work in renovating the space, menu options, tourist highlights of The Gorge as well as highlighting the Little Music City aspect of the Saloon and The Dalles. Clocking in at 2 min 35 sec, this brings our Recent Video Total to 3 min 1 sec if we include the Quiet Riot Video from the other week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ukVlMSBUKc
October is Gorge Happiness Month
For several years now, a Team of Happiness Experts have been delving into the Science of Being Happy and bringing The Gorge access to information and events including online Happiness Groups designed to help people bring the elements of Gratitude, Kindness and Moments of Silence to their lives, both at work, school and at home. October is Gorge Happiness Month and there’s a Calendar of Happiness Activities to Prove It. http://www.gorgehappiness.org/en/calendar2021/
Open Mic back at Trout Lake Inn
The Trout Lake Country Inn reports that the Open Mic Session is back on Mondays from 6:30-9 p.m., just in time for Fall and promising music from local players in a “warm and friendly atmosphere. And they also mention there will be Tacos, oh yes, Tacos.
Thunder Island celebrates Oct. 23-24
The Bandulus play Thunder Island on Oct. 23 in Cascade Locks
Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks is going to celebrate eight years on Saturday, October 23. Festivities start at noon and includes live music from DJ Zinker (noon-2 p.m.); Honky-tonk Boogie with Midnight Rodeo (2-5 p.m.); Ska, reggae and soul from The Bandulus (5:30-7:30 p.m.); and DJ Zinker returns with the Dance Beats (7:30-9 p.m.). On Sunday, Oct. 24 there’s live music from 4-6 p.m. with singer-songwriter Matt Coughlin.
Left Coast Country, more at Ruins
Music at The Ruins in Hood River continues on Tuesday, Oct. 19 with Left Coast Country, along with opening act Joe Kaplow. I’m betting they’re creating a Gorge fanbase, due to the fact they just played at Hops Fest. On Friday, Oct. 22, it’s Riley Downing (The Deslondes) with Kassi Valazza and Tommy Alexander. Downing is promoting his solo release “Start it Over.” Both shows are ticketed and COVID protocols for entry required, for info visit: https://www.theruins.org/music-calendar
Stephanie Sweet at The Pines
Stephanie Sweet
The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River hosts live music on Friday nights from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 8: Stephanie Sweet (pictured); Oct. 15: Henry Schifter; Oct. 22: Chic Preston.
Honey Badgers at Rivertap
The Honey Badgers featuring Dale Brandenburger, Sevren Olson, Nick Caccavo and Lou Seapy, on Friday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m. at Rivertap in The Dalles. With music vibes stemming from Alaska and beyond, the Honey Badgers make original acoustic music based on traditional tunes and play eclectic covers.
Movie Fundraiser helps Brisben Foundation
Enjoy the movie Fried Green Tomatoes (Drama, PG-13) and help the Patty Brisben Foundation for Women’s Sexual Health on Wednesday, Oct. 6, at Sunshine Mill in The Dalles. There’s a Pre-party at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:15 p.m. Entry includes door prize raffles and more.
