It's a good time to chill; Pick a show & go
This Week in Gorge Entertainment
By Jim Drake
Winter Solstice Festival at Rockford Grange
A free family-friendly Winter Solstice Festival comes to Rockford Grange in Hood River on Wednesday, Dec. 21, from 4-7:30 p.m. Join the fun around the campfire, kids activities, live bluegrass music, dancing, and more.
Live Music at Last Stop
Last Stop Saloon in The Dalles features live music with local favorites and NW regional bands.
Friday, Dec. 23, Joe Slowik, 7 p.m.
‘Bishop’s Wife’ screens at Granada
The Granada Theater in The Dalles presents the 1947 classic movie “The Bishop’s Wife,” with Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven, coming up Friday and Saturday, Dec. 23-24. On Dec. 30 it’s “The Horn Blows at Midnight,” with Jack Benny. Visit www.granadatheatrethedalles.com for more information.
Live Music at Zim’s
Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles presents live local music.
Tuesday, Dec. 20, Taps & Tunes with The Reddy Black Trio, 7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 23, Reddy Black Trio, 7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 30, Kenny and the Jeffs, 7 p.m.
New Year’s Eve Planner
River City Saloon in Hood River - The Quick & Easy Boys w/ Crazy Pete, Doors open 8 p.m., cover charge
Granada Theater in The Dalles - A Night of Comedy, Video, Music, Dinner and Dancing (Early Evening Celebration), 7 p.m. Reservations at www.granadatheatrethedalles.com
Double Mountain in Hood River - Music with the Chicken S#!T Gamblers, no cover, 9 p.m.
Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles - New Year’s Eve with Gunshy, 7 p.m.
Working Hands Beer in Hood River - Welcome 2023 with music from Kyle Glenn at 7:30 p.m., and Victor Johnson and Jeff Carrell at 10 p.m.
The Dalles Eagles - The New Year’s Party at The Dalles Eagles features rock and roll from the Rezound Band and a special Membership Drive event.
Tabby’s Hole in One - Tabby’s Hole in One Bar at the Hood River Golf Course presents the Live Wire Band for the New Year’s Eve Party.
The Ruins in Hood River - Welcome in the New Year with the big soul band Kris Deelane & The Hurt. Expect a Motown and Soul Revue extravaganza.
Tickets at: https://www.tickettomato.com/event/7847
Mitch & The Melody Makers
Trout Lake Hall in Trout Lake, Wash. - Mitch & The Melody Makers, 50’s and 60’s Rock and Roll Soul Dance Party. Doors at 7 p.m., music at 8:30 p.m.
Holiday Party at TD Library
The Dalles Library presents a Holiday Party on Friday, Dec. 23, from 10:30 a.m. - Noon, with crafts, activities, cookies and cocoa to celebrate the holiday season.
Holiday Party at HR Library
The Hood River County Library presents a Holiday Party on Thursday, Dec. 22, from 3-5 p.m. in the children’s area. Expect a visit from Santa, games, treats, and crafts.
Kathryn Grimm at 64 Taphouse
64 Taphouse in Hood River presents NW Blues artist Kathryn Grimm on Wednesday, Dec. 21, from 7-10 p.m. Critics say her album “Blues Tools,” is a “smart collection of twelve songs that exhibit directly her talents as a songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist.”
‘Imagined Ink’ winners announced
Winners of the 2022 Imagined Ink Fall Writing Contest have been announced and an eBook of all the finalists' work is in the works. Writers ages 12-19 participated, with Best in Show going to Jael B. Read all about it here: https://www.fvrl.org/imagined-ink
Sunshine Mill Drive In Movies
Drive-In Movies are back at Sunshine Mill in The Dalles. Ticket price is per car and the venue is limited to 39 cars.
Thursday, Dec. 22, Elf
Friday, Dec. 23, It’s a Wonderful Life
Live music at Trout Lake Hall
Lincoln Crockett
Known back in the day as the Trout Lake Inn, Trout Lake Hall in Trout Lake, Washington is working to bring live music back to the Historic building’s stage.
Thursday, Dec. 22, Open Mic Night with Lincoln Crockett, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Beginners welcome. No cover charge, Doors at 5 p.m., sign up by 5:30 p.m. For tickets and more info visit: https://www.troutlakehall.com/
Live Music at The Pines
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.
Friday, Dec. 23, Chic Preston
Friday, Dec. 30, Brigid’s Crossing
Hood River's ‘Trashiest’ Band at Ruins
On Thursday, Dec. 22, The Hapa Hillbillies return to the stage for another irreverent Christmas show at The Ruins in Hood River. "Once again, back by unpopular demand, The Hapa Hillbillies unleash their disturbing, disgusting, immature and irreverent take on the holiday season. This year the band is delighted to be presenting The Tickle Sisters, who were raised in a convent, educated on a farm, married in disgrace, divorced in shame - yet - they will still sing their little hearts out for you. Not for the easily offended, show may contain foul and explicit language. May contain nuts." Note: Material is not recommended for children.
Tickets at: https://www.tickettomato.com/event/7869
‘Instagram’ Christmas at HR Library
“Get in the spooky holiday mood as members of the Hood River Library staff read “A Christmas Carol” on Instagram Live. Staff will read a section each night as old Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas.
Readings will be live at 3 p.m. on December 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 and then on Instagram stories for the rest of the day.”
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.
