Lisa James plays Bargeway tonight, Nov. 4; music, entertainment & art in The Gorge
This Week in Gorge Entertainment
By Jim Drake
Lisa James plays the Bargeway Pub in The Dalles tonight, Friday, Nov. 4 starting at 6 p.m. Lisa James is a singer-songwriter whose original music combines elements of pop and Americana with an unguarded twist, according to her website.
Live Music at Bargeway Pub
Bargeway Pub in The Dalles hosts live music from local and regional bands.
Friday, Nov. 4, Lisa James, 6 p.m.
Every Saturday & Sunday - BB Lake Band, 1 p.m.
Every Sunday - Reddy Black Trio, 5 p.m.
Pigs on the Wing
Couldn’t Get a Ticket, It Was a Sold Out Show…..
The Pigs on the Wing Pink Floyd cover band is coming to the Bingen Theater in Bingen, Washington, on Saturday, Nov. 12, but according to the Eventbrite ticket network, the show is already Sold-Out. I’m sure hard-core fans will keep checking the link anyway, thinking they’ll do some creative furniture rearranging and open up a back row of seats at the last minute….but Fire Regulations and Occupancy Limitations must always be met. Let the theater know you’d like to see additional shows added. In the meantime, go crank up “Juke Box Hero” and in your mind be the guy who makes it to the stage.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pigs-on-the-wing-the-dark-side-of-the-moon-tour-tickets-415111047317
History Museum Fundraiser at Riverside Church
The Hood River County History Museum holds an Annual Fundraising event on Saturday, Nov. 5, starting at 6 p.m. at Hood River’s Riverside Community Church. Expect “a lively evening of live local music, theater, and history.”
Tickets at:
‘This Island Earth’ screens at Granada
The Granada Theater in The Dalles brings the 1955 sci-fi classic movie “This Island Earth,” on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4-5. Billed as the first color sci-fi, this film is considered to be inspiration for Star Trek and even Star Wars. Doors open 5:30 p.m., show at 6 p.m. Wear a spacesuit for free popcorn.
DJ Janeric at 6th St. Station
Reports are cryptic, but it seems the 6th Street Station Food Cart Court in The Dalles will be bringing in DJ Janeric Tha Emcee (representing Animal Music Industries) for an entertainment event on Saturday, Nov. 5.
Underwood Parks Fundraiser
The Underwood Parks and Recreation District invites you to a Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 6-10 p.m. at the Underwood Community Center. Expect live Americana music by County Line. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of new playground equipment.
Music, women’s open mics at White Buffalo
Coming up at the White Buffalo Wine Bar in Hood River:
Thursday, Nov. 17, Women’s Open Mic with Lesley Saunders, 6 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 15, Women’s Open Mic with Lesley Saunders, 6 p.m.
Secret Salsa meets at Crush
Join Secret Salsa dance group on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Crush Cider Cafe in Hood River. Beginner dance class with Juan Francicoluna starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission with donation at the door.
Gorge Sinfonietta presents ‘Nights of Romance’
Billed as the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association’s “biggest, boldest and most emotion-filled program ever,” the Gorge Sinfonietta presents “Nights of Romance” featuring piano soloist Mitchell Jett Spencer and the Columbia Gorge Dance Academy on Friday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. at Wy’east Middle School’s Performing Arts Center in Odell.
Tickets for the Nights of Romance are $25 for adults ($15 for CGOA members), $5 for youth ages 10-17, and free for kids under 10. There will be a limited number of $5 tickets for those with SNAP or Oregon Trail Cards. Tickets are available through CGOA’s website: gorgeorchestra.org.
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About the Concert
The concerts focus on some of the most popular music from the 19th-century Romantic tradition. What that means is music with emotional intensity and drama. “The music of Classical composers like Mozart was defined by order and symmetry,” said Sinfonietta conductor Mark Steighner. ‘But the music of the Romantic period was often drowning in passion and originality.” Not all Romantic music is about tragic love stories, Steighner said but explores a wide range of emotions.
The Romantic tradition wasn’t just musical, either. The same approach was
happening in poetry, fiction and art. “Artists began showing life as it really is, with all its blemishes, conflicts and extremes.”
The Nights of Romance concert includes the tone poem “Scheherazade,” a
musical version of “A Thousand and One Arabian Nights.” It’s full of exotic sounds and color. While it isn’t a concerto, the music features concertmaster Kirsten Norvell’s violin playing. In a concert highlighted by collaboration, dancers from the Columbia Gorge Dance Academy will join the orchestra, dancing to Edward Elgar’s “Salut d’Amour.”
“This is a very simple, very beautiful love song without words,” Steighner said. “We’re thrilled to be joined by choreographer Susan Sorensen and her dancers.” Sorensen has worked with Steighner as choreographer on recent musicals like “Mamma Mia” and “West Side Story.”
Richard Wagner wrote sprawling, hours-long operas, but “Siegfried’s Rhine
Journey” is a short and thrilling excerpt from “Twilight of the Gods.” It musically describes a young warrior hero setting off on an adventure. “Even if you know nothing about classical music, Wagner’s music will sound familiar,” Steighner said. “The movie music we all love, like John Williams’ music for “Star Wars,” was influenced by Wagner and the Romantics.”
In a program that’s already exciting, the Second Piano Concerto by Sergei Rachmaninoff might be off the emotional charts. It’s one of the most difficult piano concertos ever written, but also the most romantic. Several of its ravishing melodies have been turned into pop songs, like Eric Carmen’s “Never Gonna Fall in Love Again.”
The piano soloist for the concerto is the incredible Mitchell Jett Spencer, making his debut with the Sinfonietta. “Mitchell is an amazing, virtuoso talent,” Steighner said. “He moved to the Gorge this past year and we’re incredibly lucky to have him perform with us.”
Gorge Speakeasy returns to The Ruins
The Ruins in Hood River presents An Evening of Storytelling as the Gorge Speakeasy returns on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 7-9 p.m. Proof of vax required for this indoor event, 18+ only.
Marty O'Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra play The Ruins
Folk-rock quartet Marty O'Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra play The Ruins in Hood River on Saturday, Nov. 5. Featuring Marty O’Reilly [vocals, guitar], Ben Berry [upright bass], Matt Goff [drums, percussion], and Chris Lynch [violin, keys], the band has “experienced their journey together as a family, while inviting fans into an extended family through consistently unforgettable gigs.”
Tickets at: https://www.tickettomato.com/event/7692
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.
Nov. 7, Scot & Rebecca (Folk-Rock)
Nov. 14, Chris Baron (Folk-Funk)
Nov. 21, Kerry Williams (Acoustic-Folk)
Nov. 28, Erisy Watt (Indie-Folk)
Comedy Night with Michael Glazmaier and Alex Kaufman
Music at Double Mountain
Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River welcomes local and regional acts to the stage:
Friday, Nov. 4, Great American Trainwreck (Americana), 8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 11, Comedy Night with Michael Glazmaier and Alex Kaufman, 8 p.m.
Live Music at Zim’s
Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles presents live local music.
Friday, Nov. 4, Dan & Jose, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 5, Kenny and the Jeffs with Tracy Klas, 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 11, Cheyenne West and Silvarado, 7 p.m.
Native American Storytelling at TD Library
The Dalles Library presents Native American Storytelling with Jefferson Greene on Saturday, Nov. 5, starting at 2 p.m. “Greene is a cultural artist born and raised on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. HIs relatives and culture inspire him to share his life experiences, learnings, understandings and adventures with communities throughout the Northwest region.”
Laser Tag at Hood River Library
It’s Laser Tag Night at the Hood River County Library on Friday, Nov 18, starting at 6 p.m. You get the chance to “run wild in the library and attack your friends.” Teens ages 12 to 20 can sign up. Snacks and game equipment will be provided. Limit 20 participants. Register at:
Karyn Ann & Christine Sweeney
Live music at Working Hands Beer
Working Hands Beer in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.
Friday, Nov. 4, Karyn Ann & Christine Sweeney, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 5, Albert Nicholas & Alder Brook, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 6, Open Mic hosted by Tim Decker, 6 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 11, Erisy Watt accompanied by Jeremy Ferrara, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 12, Eric Kallio (Acoustic Folk), 7:30 p.m.
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.
Nov. 4, Chihuahua Desert
Nov. 11, Grateful Growlers
Nov. 18, Erisy Watt
Nov. 25, Brigid’s Crossing
Hoodoo Johnson at 64 Taphouse
Rock and Roller Hoodoo Johnson brings the dance groove to 64 Taphouse in Hood River on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Music starts at 7 p.m.
Big Library Read at White Salmon Library
The Big Library Read is a global digital book club. Borrow the ebook or audiobook of ‘A Snake Falls to Earth’ by Darcie Little Badger with no waitlists or holds through Nov. 16. Download the Libby app at: https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/biglibraryread
November is Native American Heritage Month and the White Salmon Library celebrates with 51 new books by Native American writers.
Quick & Easy Boys
Live music at Trout Lake Hall
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, Nov. 3, Fogholler (Modern Bluegrass), 6 p.m. Free show
Friday, Nov. 4, Quick & Easy Boys, 7 p.m. Ticketed show
Saturday, Nov. 5, Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms Country, 7 p.m., Ticketed Show
For tickets and more info visit: https://www.troutlakehall.com/
Swing Dance in White Salmon
Join Secret Salsa dance group for Thursday Night Swing Dances on Thursday evenings at the Mt. View Grange in White Salmon. Dance starts at 7 p.m. for East Coast Swing and continues at 8 p.m. for intermediate and Lindy Hop Swing. Admission with donation at the door.
‘Wizard of Oz’ auditions scheduled
The Dalles Civic Auditorium presents “The Wizard of Oz Jr.” auditions coming up Monday and Tuesday, November 7-8, from 4-6 p.m. For more information call Gail at 360-880-6642.
Live Music at Last Stop Saloon
Last Stop Saloon in The Dalles features live music with local favorites and NW regional bands.
Monday Nights: Al Hare, 7-9 p.m.
Tuesday Nights: Jeff Carrel, 7-9 p.m.
Thursday Nights: Jeff Minnick, 8-11 p.m.
Sense of Place lectures return
Sense of Place lectures return to the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River. “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
Wednesday, Nov. 9: “Nancy Russell’s Legacy at Cape Horn: Inside a National Scenic Area Campaign,” with Bowen Blair (pictured)
Wednesday, Dec. 7: “The Iconic Mitchell Point Tunnel Returns!” with Tova Peltz & Kevin Price
The Artists of the Gorge Exhibit at Stevenson Library
The 43rd Annual Artists of the Gorge Exhibit is on display through Oct. 31 at the Stevenson Community Library. Twenty artists from The Gorge have been selected to this juried show and the public can vote in person or online for the People’s Choice Award.
View the exhibit and vote online at https://www.fvrl.org/artists-gorge.
Anastasia The Musical premier Oct. 28
The Hood River Valley High School Theater Dept. presents Anastasia The Musical on Friday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. at the high school’s Bowe Theater.
7 p.m. evening performances continue Oct. 29, 30, Nov. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12. Matinees Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets at:
https://hrvhs-theatre.ticketleap.com/anastasia/
Empowered Movement Aerial show Nov. 5
Join aerial artists from Empowered Movement Aerial for a benefit show on Saturday, Nov. 5, at NK Studio and Fitness Center in Bingen, Wash. Expect a show including evil scientists, potions and ‘dark and spooky’ characters. See what they mix up in this “awe-inspiring aerial performance.” Proceeds benefit non-profit scholarship funds. Tickets at:
Kaleidoscope open at TDAC
The Dalles Art Center presents a new exhibit: Kaleidoscope, by Sally Ann Kortge. The show runs through Nov. 12. “A Kaleidoscope is an instrument containing loose bits of colored material that change position to create an endless variety of patterns. Sally Ann operates as an instrument in bringing color, form, and material together in unexpected and creative ways. The immediacy and vibrancy in which she lives is infused into the artwork that she creates. As a self described folk artist, Sally Ann has used an urgency of life created after surviving cancer to fully express her exuberant creativity that has been with her since childhood.” Her work has been described as fitting into the canon of non-conformers such as James Castle.
