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Eagles Tribute band to take it to the limit Labor Day Weekend in TD

Eagles Tribute band to take it to the limit Labor Day Weekend in TD

Eagles Tribute ‘Hotel California’ in The Dalles Sept. 3

Bishop Sanitation presents “Hotel California - A Salute to The Eagles,” coming to Lewis & Clark Festival Park in The Dalles on Saturday, Sept. 3. Gates open at 4 p.m. “A spirited blend of originality and the pursuit of excellence have taken Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles” to a level of recognition normally reserved for Gold and Platinum recording artists.

By respectfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy award-winning sounds of our generation’s Greatest American Songbook, this legendary Southern California group has touched the hearts of fans all over the world. The most successful and longest-running show of its kind, Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles,” is the only show to have ever received “Official Authorization” to perform the Eagle’s catalog of music. So join us on a trip down a dark desert highway… Feel the cool wind in your hair … It’s time to check into …The Hotel California!”

For tickets and more information:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hotel-california-at-lewis-clark-festival-park-tickets-397103275587?utm_medium=LocalEventCalendar&utm_source=Vesta


Live Music at The Ruins

Thursday, Sept. 1: The Hackles (feat. members of Blind Pilot); Brian Bovenizer & The New Old Stock; The Floating Easements The Hackles play roots-folk music, Brian Bovenizer plays Surf Country, and the Floating Easements play “Country-folk psychedelia.” Tickets for this show available at https://www.tickettomato.com/event/7757

Wednesday, Sept. 7: An evening of storytelling returns with Gorge Speakeasy.

Marsh Family Band at Civic Sept. 22

Mid-Columbia Community Concert Association is pleased to present The Marsh Family Band Thursday, Sept. 22, at The Dalles Civic Auditorium. Doors open at 6 p.m.

The Marsh Family Band is the newest sensation based out of the great Pacific Northwest. This group of talented musicians will capture an audience's heart and bring smiles to their faces. Featuring two talented kids; Julian, age 14 on piano, Coral, age 13, on violin, father, Terry Marsh on drums and mother, Tracie Marsh, upright bass, and vocals, this band plays a timeless collection of Americana including a variety of jazz, Motown, bluegrass, country, electronica, classical, pop, and original music. With this eclectic mix of songs, you are sure to be captivated from beginning to end.

Tickets are available at Klindt’s Booksellers, Lines of Designs, online at www.mccca.info, or at the door.

Live Music Mondays return to Everybody’s Brewing

Live Music Mondays at Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon showcases the best in local and regional bands. Music is 6-8 p.m.

Aug. 29, Forrest VanTuyl (Western Folk from Goldendale)

Sept. 12, Red Robe Revival (Gorge Semi-acoustic Folk)

Sept. 19, Nick Orr (of The West Goats) (Acoustic Loops)

Sept. 26, Sunny Pache (Indie Folk)

Live music at Grateful Vineyard

Ashleigh Flynn & the Riveters, Sunday, Sept. 4

Live music continues at Hood River’s Grateful Vineyard. 

Music is from 4-6 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 31, Dave Henehan Trio with Hunter Parmentier and Tim Ortlieb (Contemporary and classic jazz)

Sunday, Sept. 4, Ashleigh Flynn & the Riveters (pictured) (Portland Country Rock)

Wednesday, Sept. 7, Jeff Minnick (Rock from the Gorge)

Sunday, Sept. 18, The Night Farmers (Outlaw Americana from Parkdale)

Sunday, Sept. 25, Richard and Tova Tillinghast (Folk from White Salmon)

Live music planned for Hops & Hogs Fest Sept. 10

Hops and Hogs Fest is coming to Lewis and Clark Festival Park in The Dalles on Saturday, Sept. 10. It’s a day of Beer, BBQ and Live Music - including Eric Paslay, Jon Langston, The Kyle Dills Band, and the Sam Leyde Band on the main stage from 5-11 p.m.

http://gorgehopsandhogs.com/

Live Music at Bargeway Pub

Brady Goss

Bargeway Pub in The Dalles hosts live music from local and regional bands.

Tuesday, Aug. 30, Jess Clemons

Wednesday, Aug. 31, Brady Goss, solo keyboard/vocal, (pictured) 6:30 p.m.

Every Saturday and Sunday: BB Lake Band (1 p.m.)

Every Sunday, Reddy Black Trio (5 p.m.)

Live music at Route 30

Route 30 Bottles and Brew in The Dalles features live music, trivia nights and more.

Tuesday, Aug. 30: Band Jam with The New Prohibitions, 6 p.m.

‘Connect the Gorge’ reception Sept. 2 at TD Arts Center

The Dalles Art Center presents a reception for Connect the Gorge, an open juried show connecting artists of all mediums from across the Gorge, on Friday, Sept. 2, from 5-7 p.m.

‘Faint of HeART’ at Columbia Arts Center 

The Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River presents a solo exhibition from artist Warren Heard: “Not For The Faint of HeART.” An opening reception will be held on Friday, Sept. 2, from 6-9 p.m. “The solo exhibition is a presentation of the artist’s past ten years of work completed at his studio based in Hood River. Heard is best known for his post-modern style of figurative oil works, and was recently selected as an honored recipient of the 2022 Oregon Arts Commission Fine Arts Career Enhancement Grant. His thought provoking, large-scale works of art are packed with emotion-drawing subject matter and take the viewer on a journey into the inner workings of the human psyche.”

Live Music at Zim’s

Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles presents live local music.

Tuesday, Aug. 30, Tuesday Taps & Tunes

Friday, Sept. 2, Kenny and the Jeffs, 7-9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 9, Richard Morrow, 7-9 p.m.

The Dalles Library features ‘Alice’ for Community Read

Pick up a copy of “Alice in Wonderland'' from The Dalles Library on Thursday, Sept. 1, and get ready for related themed events all September and October. For more information contact booksrfantastic@gmail.com

Hood River Library Book Club meets

Join the Hood River Library Book Club for a discussion of “Cloud Cuckoo Land,” by Anthony Doerr, on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 6:30 p.m. Join online at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95980019686

Live music at Working Hands Beer

Lisa James

Working Hands Beer in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.

Friday, Sept. 2, Amy Bleu (Portland Singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 3, All Jazz Considered, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 4, Open Mic, 6 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 9, Lisa James, (Pictured) (Portland Singer-songwriter) 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 10, Chasing Ebenezer, (Irish folk-rock), 7:30 p.m.

Vendors needed for The Dalles Eagles Bazaar

The Dalles Eagles Bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and interested vendors should contact Samantha at 541-993-6163.

‘Hallucinogenic Mushrooms as Entheogens’ lecture Sept. 16

Mt. View Grange in White Salmon presents Michael Beug on Friday, Sept. 16, at 6:30 p.m. for a lecture and presentation on “Hallucinogenic Mushrooms as Entheogens.” “Learn about the historical and potential uses of hallucinogenic mushrooms for spiritual, recreational, and even mental health purposes from Michael Beug. Beug is Professor Emeritus of the Evergreen State College and an award-winning photographer, with photographs published in roughly 50 books and articles. He currently studies the unique fungal ecosystems of the Columbia River Gorge, where he has found many unnamed species, including numerous ones previously thought to be restricted to California and Southern Oregon.”

Gentle Yoga at White Salmon Library

The White Salmon Library presents weekly Gentle Yoga sessions on Tuesday, starting Sept. 6 and running through Dec. 13, from 3-4 p.m. Pets are welcome, too. Register to receive the link to attend at ow.ly/VURo50DD0VM

Live Music at Mosier Company

Mosier Company in downtown Mosier hosts live music and more.

Saturday, Sept. 3, The Wasco Bros., 5-7 p.m. (Country)

Friday, Sept. 16, The Wasco Bros., 5-7 p.m. (Country)

Saturday, Oct. 1, The Wasco Bros., 5-7 p.m. (Country)

Live Music at Jacob Williams Winery

Jacob Williams Winery presents local and regional live music at the tasting room in Wishram, Wash. Music is from 1-4 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 3, Megan Alder

Monday, Sept. 5, CiCi Artemisa (pictured)

Saturday, Sept. 10, Ryan Durgan

Live Music at The Pines

Kim Field

The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River announces more live music on Sundays from 3-5 p.m. with a cast of rotating musical artists from around The Gorge. Live music continues Fridays, from 6-9 p.m. 

Sept. 2, County Line

Sept. 9, Kim Field (Pictured) (Blues Harmonica show)

Women’s Open Mic at White Buffalo

Local musician Lesley Saunders will host the All Women’s Open Mic at The White Buffalo Wine Bar in Hood River on Thursday, Sept. 15, starting at 6 p.m. The All-Women’s Open Mic provides a friendly and supportive environment for beginner and experienced players. 

Author Talks hosted by The Dalles Library

Virtual Author Talks is a series of author interviews hosted by The Dalles Library and the Library Speakers Consortium. Sign up to join in these informative online seminars with Notable and Best Selling authors.

Thursday, Sept. 8: “Raising Thrivers: Parenting Tips & Tools to Help Kids Thrive in an Uncertain World,” by Dr. Michele Borba, 11 a.m.

Register at: https://libraryc.org/wascocountylibrary/19074

Hood River Hops Fest returns Oct. 1

The 18th annual Hood River Hops Fest returns on Saturday, Oct. 1. Over 40 unique beers will be on tap, along with live music and food, guaranteeing an award-winning celebration of Pacific Northwest brewing.

Tickets at:  bit.ly/3Kgqd9a

Huckleberry Fest returns Sept. 9-11

Celebrate the return of Huckleberry Fest at Daubenspeck Park in Bingen, Wash coming up Friday, Sept. 9 and continuing through Sunday, Sept. 11. Featuring all the best in Local Huckleberry Pies, Ice Cream and more, the festival features live music and dance floor, a beer garden, Famous Bratwurst and Fair Food, a downtown parade, kids activities and lots of Family Fun. www.huckleberry-fest.com

Main Stage Entertainment and Activities

Fortunate Sons

Friday, Sept. 9

6 p.m. Center Street Country-rock

8 p.m. Super Escandalo

Saturday, Sept. 10

6-9 a.m. Fireman’s Breakfast

11 a.m. Parade in Bingen

Noon-5 p.m. Children’s Activities in the Park

12:30 p.m. Richard & Tova Tillinghast (Folk)

2:15 p.m. ChickenS*&t Gamblers (Hot Bluegrass)

3:45 p.m. Megan Alder

4:45 p.m. Funkinela

6 p.m. Rasco Brother Country

7 p.m. Ritchie the Reptile Man

8 p.m. Fortunate Sons (Pictured) (Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute Band)

Sunday, Sept. 11

10 a.m. Church Services

12 p.m. Spruce Baugher

1 p.m. Harmony of The Gorge

2 p.m. Willie and Nelson

Dance Hall Days at Griffin House Sept. 7

Portland’s premier wedding/party cover band Dance Hall Days plays a Summer Concert Series show at Hood River’s Griffin House on Wednesday, Sept. 7. The band has an extensive repertoire that covers everything from the 60s to the 80s and beyond. Proceeds from the show support local school and arts programs. 

Tickets at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dancehall-days-the-griffin-house-972022-tickets-375532567017?aff=erelpanelorg



















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Students, staff get scare when Subaru runs into fence next to playground in TD

Students, staff get scare when Subaru runs into fence next to playground in TD

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