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Little Music City's Al Hare hits Bargeway tonight; Trout Lake music fest starts Friday

Little Music City's Al Hare hits Bargeway tonight; Trout Lake music fest starts Friday

Bargeway Pub & Catering’s Entertainment Weekly

By Jim Drake

Al Hare plays Bargeway tonight, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m.

The Bargeway Pub is back in action tonight after a little goodbye party for Nolan Hare on Wednesday, Oct. 11. His Brother, Al Hare will take the stage tonight at 6 p.m. Combine that with some Kung-Pao Firecracker Calamari and an ice cold beer and you got some smooth tunes to calm that fire and ice.

Thursday, Oct. 12 - Al Hare, 6 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 13 - Whiskey Villains, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 14 - Rich & Blonde, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 15, Al Hare, 6 p.m.

Team Trivia Night at The Ruins

The Ruins in Hood River announces a new Team Trivia night and the next session is Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 6:30 p.m. Teams up to six people can play and solo players are encouraged to attend and join up. Hosted by Julie Hatfield, Team Trivia Night will feature high quality audio and video projection systems. There will be cash prizes for the best teams, and prizes for the worst answer. $5 cover charge.

Mark your Calendar for these Upcoming Team Trivia Night sessions:

Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 22, Nov. 29

Live Music at The Ruins

The Ruins in Hood River presents live music featuring touring NW acts and local bands. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Oct 12, Jenner Fox w/ Ben Larsen (Ticketed Show)

Doors at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance https://www.tickettomato.com/event/8118 or $25 at the door. This will be an indoor, seated, listening show.

About the Artist

Jenner Fox tells the stories of people and places with unparalleled compassion and respect. His artful tone, poetry, and fluency on his guitar do something only the brave ones do: let us in. Bringing Fox’s songs into a more vast musical landscape, the band has delighted audiences up and down the west coast since day one. Featuring Oregon’s tuba state champion Aaron Moore on electric bass, farmer and dobro extraordinaire Benji Nagel, and former members of the beloved Northwest outfit Polecat – Jeremy Elliott on electric guitar and Aaron Guest on keys.

Friday, Oct 20, Tom Petty Tribute Show (Ticketed Show)

Hood River's The Honey Jays presents a Tribute to Tom Petty. This will be a fundraiser for the Music Festival of The Gorge, which supports art education. This is a collaborative community event pulling together musicians from four different local bands, all covering songs from the late great Tom Petty (on his birthday). All ages show.

Tickets at: https://www.tickettomato.com/event/8339

‘Xanadu’ at The Granada Theater

Classic 80s movie Xanadu with Olivia Newton-John screens Friday, Oct. 13, at the Granada Theater in The Dalles. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Show at 6 p.m. Dinner options available.

Live Music at Double Mountain

Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River brings local and regional music to the stage.

Thursday, Oct. 12, Alonzo Garbanzo, 6:30 p.m.

The Gold Souls

Saturday, Oct. 14, The Gold Souls, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 15, Daniel Beaudoin, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 26, Ben Johnson, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 27, The Balladiers, 8 p.m.

‘As the Crow Flies’ exhibit at The Dalles Art Center

A collaborative event between six Gorge area cultural institutions happening throughout October. “As the Crow Flies” is a metaphor used to join the diverse and rich collection of programs happening at these six cultural institutions from Cascade Locks to Goldendale. Imagine a crow, its curiosity piqued, flying down the Columbia River, and stopping at each location to explore. This is the essence of “As the Crow Flies.” Locals and visitors alike will be treated to programs that bring the spirit of Fall and Halloween to life in ways unique to each cultural institution.

Artist Talk at The Dalles Art Center

Thursday, Oct. 19

Join Executive Director, Sally Johnson and she speaks with Daiva Bergman Harris, Alan Root and other artists from the As The Crow Flies exhibit. A fun night of exploring how artists approach their work. Join us for another lively Artist Talk. Come have a glass of wine or a snack while we engage artists of As the Crow Flies in conversations about their journey as artists, what inspires them and what has been challenging. Audience members are invited to ask their own questions. Tickets are $5 and benefit The Dalles Art Center.

https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/as-the-crow-flies-artist-talk

As the Crow Flies Event Listings:

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum

Sunday, Oct. 1 - Thursday, Oct. 26: Create a Murder of Crows! With admission, each guest will receive a feather to create the Murder of Crows community art project (with information posted about the Gorge-wide event). Murder of Crows community art project on display through Nov. 30.

Thursday, Oct. 26, 6-8:30 p.m. Paint a Crow! Paint night with Denae Manion. Guests will experience a night at the museum painting a crow and special lights out tour of the museum; cost is $45, food & drink available for purchase.

Saturday, Oct. 28, Annual Bugs & Birds Day with OSU extension scientists and Billy the entomologist, with special museum scavenger hunts; admission free for those in costume.

Sternwheeler Cruise

Saturday, Oct. 14, 6-9 p.m. Magical History Masquerade. Join us aboard Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge for our annual dinner cruise auction with a haunting new theme. Tickets on sale September 1. Cascade Locks Historical Museum.

Columbia Gorge Museum, Stevenson

Saturday, Oct. 21, 1- 4:30 p.m. The Ghosts of Skamania County. Whiskey Flats will play as YOU conjure up a ghostly scarecrow! Using plastic wrap and packing tape, you can make ghosts using your own body or one of the mannequins we’ll provide. Hang your ghost at your home, at the museum, or on the streets to show your Halloween spirit. Use provided props to turn your ghost into a “former” member of the history of our county, Fun for everyone. Free with a donation.

The Goldendale Library

 Friday, Oct. 27, 2:30 and 4 p.m. Crafternoon! Ravens & Crows & Bats! Oh MY! Please join us at the library for an all-ages craft event. Enjoy this Origami and Craft Program at The Goldendale Library.

The Dalles Art Center

Friday, Oct. 27, 5-6 p.m. Nevermore, A Reading of The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe. A secret surprise guest will read the Edgar Allan Poe Poem, The Raven. Complimentary snacks and beverages. Make your own Raven window art activity. Free event.

Sonnes, ‘Art Club’ show at Columbia Center for Arts

Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River is proud to present the work of mixed media artist Carmen Sonnes in its main gallery for the month of October, and a collective show of works by members of the Hood River Art Club in its “Lobby for Local Art” gallery.

About the Artists

Carmen arrived in this area from South Texas back in the 80’s, fell in love with the Pacific Northwest, and never left. The child of migrant farm workers, she grew up in orchards, vineyards, and farms very similar to those here in the Hood River Valley. Carmen was an inquisitive but painfully shy kid, so she spent a lot of time alone, drawing and imagining. She kept imagining, sketching, and painting for the next 60 years. Carmen has no formal training or art studies: she simply creates from her heart and mind, delighting in the act of “making art.” She especially enjoys recycling, repurposing, and finding an artful way of giving items new lives and meaning.

The Hood River Art Club show will feature 20 works from club members. Now in its 74th year (wow!), the Club provides a supportive environment for local artists to meet and improve their skills, share stories and improve their community. “We are so excited to host the Hood River Art Club in our Lobby for Local Art gallery this month because we want everyone to know that this is a community art center and the art created by our community members is important to see and share,” said Columbia Art board chair Genevieve Scholl.

Live Music at Zim’s

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

Friday, Oct. 13, The Reddy Black Trio, 7-9:30 p.m.

Willy & Nelson Band

Saturday, Oct. 14, Willy & Nelson Band, 7-9:30 p.m.

Clubs meet at TD Library

Bookclubs and more meet at The Dalles Library:

Wednesday, Oct. 11, Adult Art Club, 1 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 12, Pride Book Club, 6 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 13, Horror Movie Trivia, prizes for winning team, 6 p.m.

Art on view at White Salmon Library

Experience a display of artistic responses to the 2023 Community Reads book, “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt. The exhibit will be available for viewing through Oct. 31, in White Salmon Library's Sprint/Baker Gallery during library open hours.

Live Music at The Pines

The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River hosts live music featuring local and regional musicians.

Thursday, Oct. 12, Chic Preston and Roger Gadway, 4-6 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 13, Yooz, 6-9 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 15, Tim Mayer and Chic Preston, 3-5 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 19, TBA, 4-6 p.m.

Freehugger

Friday, Oct. 20, Freehugger, 6-9 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 22, Dave Henehan and Tim Mayer, 3-5 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 26, Happy Hour with Scot Bergeron,4-6 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 27 Halloween Party with Willy & Nelson, 6-9 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 29, TBA, 3-5 p.m.

‘Rossco & Friends’ at The Dalles Country Club

Ati Yates, Rossco Wright and Friends play jazz at The Grill at The Dalles Country Club in The Dalles on Saturday, Oct. 14, starting at 6 p.m.

The band features Rossco Wright on Guitar, Will Boehling on Bass, Alan Swartz on Cajon, Ati Yates (Vocals) and Dr. Michael Metzler on Sax.

Live Music at Trout Lake Hall

Trout Lake Hall in Trout Lake, Washington is bringing live music back to the Historic building’s stage.

Thursday, Oct. 12, Travis Ehrenstrom, Americana. Jam-Fusion. Old-Soul. 6 p.m., Free Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages

Travis Ehrenstrom's musical journey began in rural Central Oregon. From teaching himself to play guitar at age 14 to recording his first album at Santa Cruz's Ridgetop Sound Studios, Travis wasted no time in developing himself as an artist. Travis's music has taken him across the country, opening for renowned acts like the Blind Boys of Alabama and performing at venues from the Santa Monica Pier Folk Festival to North Park University in Chicago.

DUSTY TRAILS

Trout Lake Hall's 2 Day Americana/Country Music Festival

$40 for a 2 Day Pass (Day Passes Available)

All Ages

FRIDAY OCTOBER 13

Main Stage:

6 p.m. Logan Ledger

7 p.m. Robert Henry & The Repeaters

8 p.m. Vincent Neil Emerson

 SATURDAY OCTOBER 14

Patio:

3 p.m. Rose Gerber

3:30 p.m. Richard Gans

4:00 p.m. Lindsie Feathers

4:30 p.m. Just Clark

5:00 p.m. Broken Flowers

5:30 p.m. Mark Tegio

 Main Stage:

6 p.m. Mac Cornish & The Hens

7 p.m. James Jones & The Chupacabras

8 p.m. Roselit Bone

Sunday, Oct. 15, Bluegrass Pickin' Circle with Tony Fuentes, 3-5 p.m., Free event, all ages.

It’s a Bluegrass Pickin' Circle hosted by Tony Fuentes. Come and make some music or just come and listen to some pickin’!

More information and tickets at: https://www.troutlakehall.com/

Mt. Hood Town Hall fundraiser in progress

The Mt. Hood Town Hall “Love Where You Live” fundraising event is happening now and donations are appreciated. Show your support and attend the Live Prize Drawing, Dinner and Movie event on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 4:30-7 p.m. Enjoy a special holiday movie and more. Email inquiries and donations to mthoodtownhall@gmail.com

Live Music at Mid Columbia Senior Center

The Mid-Columbia Senior Center in The Dalles features local music performers in the main cafeteria room. Meal purchases support Meals on Wheels programs.

Monday, Oct. 16, Troubadettes & Troubadour, 11 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 17, Jim Gordon, 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 18, Billy Taylor, 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 19, Tom Graff, 11 a.m.

Monday, Oct. 23, Troubadettes & Troubadour, 11 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 24, Jim Gordon, 11 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 26, George Foryan, 11 a.m.

Friday, Oct. 27, Ted Horwitz, 11:30 a.m.

Monday, Oct. 30, Troubadettes & Troubadour, 11 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 31, Jim Gordon, 11 a.m.

Underground Music Station Halloween Bash

The Underground Music Station in Hood River presents a Halloween Bash on Saturday, Oct. 28. There will be three amazing Hood River Bands: Isolated Oscillators (9 p.m.), Greenneck Daredevils (10:15 p.m.) and Vitamin D (11:45 p.m.). It's the late show to bring us past the Witching Hour! 21+ over only. Admission is $15 or $10 if you come with a wristband from the Chickensh*t Gamblers show at The Ruins.

‘Petty Fever’ at Granada

The Granada Theater presents Petty Fever in concert on Friday, Oct. 20, at 8 p.m. “Petty Fever – a Tom Petty tribute - is an award-winning, full-production tribute to the Rock Hall of Fame musician that features captivating guitarist/vocalist and Hollywood FAME Award Winner Frank Murray. Come celebrate Tom Petty's 73rd birthday with the band. Tickets available at: https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/p79p2rkjky

Everybody's 15th Anniversary Block Party

Come celebrate Everybody's Brewing's milestone - 15 years of good vibes, great brews, and unforgettable memories on Saturday, Oct. 14, on East Jewett Boulevard in White Salmon for a block party. It's gonna be one epic party, packed with live music, delicious food, 20+ market vendors and of course, our signature craft beers that you know and love. Grab your friends, bring your dancing shoes, and get ready for an unforgettable celebration.

Music Lineup (TIcketed Tent Show):

2:30-3:30 p.m. Jess Clemons (singer/songwriter from The Dalles)

4-5 p.m. Jujuba (Afrobeat and Juju music from Portland)

Scott Pemberton

5:30-7 p.m. Scott Pemberton (NW Rock, Blues, Roots from Portland)

7:30-8 p.m. Stein Holding Competition

8-9:30 p.m. LDW (Eclectic rock with a love of Talking Heads from Seattle)

Tickets for Music in the Tent:

$15 Advance, $20 at door

$25 Advance, aluminum anniversary cup & fill of your choice of beverage / $30 day of

Age 10 & Under Free

‘Wedding From Hell’ at Civic Auditorium

The Dalles Civic Auditorium requests the honor of your presence at the Wedding from Hell! A wedding, a murder, and a mystery all in one.

The event will take place Friday, Oct. 13, and Saturday, Oct. 14, in the Civic Auditorium Ballroom, 323 East 4th St. Downtown The Dalles.

About the Event

Join us for a wedding where almost anything that could go wrong, does! As guests of the wedding, you are encouraged (but not required) to dress to “kill”! Prizes are awarded to the wackiest/tackiest attire and top detective. We will also host a “gag” gift exchange, bring your best-wrapped gift and a sense of humor, and join the fun.

Tickets are $50 and must be purchased in advance. Ticket price includes a divine catered dinner featuring, garlic rosemary pork loin chops, basil baby red potatoes, oven-roasted fresh vegetables, orange spinach salad, a roll with butter, and for dessert, of course, Wedding cake! Great food and a murder mystery show? What could be a better date night than that?

Additional beverages such as soda, beer, and wine will be available for purchase.

A Wedding from Hell by Eileen Moushey is produced by special arrangement with Mysteries by Moushey, Inc.

To learn more and purchase tickets visit: www.thedallescivic.com

Halloween Hootenanny at Mountain View Grange

The White Salmon Library is sponsoring a Toddler/Preschool Halloween Hootenanny at the Mountain View Grange in White Salmon on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 10:30 a.m.Grab your costumes and get ready for a Halloween hootenanny with northwest favorite, the extraordinary Red Yarn. Red Yarn (aka Andy Ferguson) is a Texas-born, Oregon-based family performer who weaves folk songs and puppetry into high-energy shows. For toddlers and preschoolers, and their caregiver/parent. Siblings welcome.

Gorge Lady Players show at HR Elks

The Hood River Elks hosts a special concert on Saturday, Oct. 14 with the Gorge Lady Players, featuring a debut performance of Funky Cranium and The Starlings. Music starts at 8 p.m.

‘Eagle Eyes’ at Granada Theater

The Granada Theater in The Dalles presents an evening with Eagle Eyes - An Eagles Tribute on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 8 p.m.

About the Event

Eagle Eyes – Eagles tribute is ‘THE’ tribute to the legendary California country rock band. Audiences are mesmerized by this group of Vancouver, B.C. musicians’ precise vocal harmonies and service to the smallest of details in performing songs spanning the extensive Eagles’ Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame Career (including a few Joe Walsh selections).

Tickets available at: https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/1g9ggr298v

Live Music at Thunder Island

Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks presents live music, trivia nights and more, including the Sunset Live Music Series.

Monday, Oct. 9, Open Mic with host Sage Dawson, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 12, Trivia Night, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 14-15, Thunder Island Brewing Company 10 Year Anniversary Party. All Day Saturday: DJ Zinker Dance (7-9 p.m.); Sunday:

Giveaways on the hour, birthday cake, tunes, and more. Free Admission - Family Friendly.

Octopus Extravaganza at White Salmon Library

Kids can celebrate Community Reads at the White Salmon Library on Friday, Oct. 13, at 3:30 p.m.. Learn about underwater animal life and explore the marvelous world of the octopus through activities and crafts. Fun for ages 4-10 years.

Live music at Working Hands

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

Friday, Oct. 13, Rich & Blonde (Country), 7:30 p.m.

Gina DeNolbe

Saturday, Oct. 14, Gina DeNolbe (Pop-Folk), 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 15, Open Mic, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 21, Eric Kallio (Singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 22, Open Mic, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 28, Haunt-The-Heights Block Party with live music from Two Strikes, The Working Hands All-Stars and The Quick & Easy Boys. Event is noon - 10 p.m. No cover charge.

Sunday, Oct. 29, Open Mic, 6 p.m.

Live Music at Mosier Company

Mosier Company in Mosier brings live local and regional music to the stage.

Sunday, Oct. 15, Megan Alder & The Woods, 6-8 p.m.

Live Music at Solera Brewery

Solera Brewery in Parkdale brings local and regional music to the stage.

Monday, Oct. 23, The Obscura Jazz Quartet, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 31, Scary-Oke, 6 p.m.

Unleash the spirit of song this Halloween at Soleras SCARYOKE Night! Join us for a chilling evening of music, merriment, and monstrous melodies. Dress up in your best costumes and take the stage to belt out your favorite tunes. The only thing scarier than the costumes is the courage to sing your heart out in front of all your friends and neighbors. Special Prizes for best costumes and notable performances. Hosted by Roman. Karaoke starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 9ish. Family friendly song selections until 8 p.m., then anything goes. We will have candy for trick-or-treaters

Harvest October show at 301 Gallery

301 Gallery in Hood River presents Watercolors by Four Master Painters: Sturman, Rollins, Walkup, Takahashi during the month of October. Opening Night Reception: Friday, Oct. 6, 5-7 p.m., with live music with Kerry Williams and Chic Preston.

Live music at Hood River’s Farmers’ Market

The Hood River Farmers’ Market happens every Saturday from May to November, downtown Hood River in the parking lot on Columbia Street. Enjoy live music from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with local and regional artists.

Saturday, Oct. 14, Dennis Williams and Friends

Saturday, Oct. 21, Ben Tell

Saturday, Oct. 28, Lydia Petersen

Saturday, Nov. 4, Kyle Glenn

Saturday, Nov. 11, Tony Fuentes

Packer Orchards Fall Festival

The fall festival at Packer Orchards and Farm Place in Hood River is happening through Friday, Oct. 29. Join the fun with a Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo, a Giant Hay Stack and more. There’s something for everyone!

Rocky Horror Show at Bingen Theater

Big Britches Productions is rehearsing for a musical production of the Rocky Horror Show - opening night is Friday, Oct. 6, at The Bingen Theater.

Performance Dates include:

Friday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 15, 2 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are available at:

https://www.bigbritches.org/rocky-horror-show-tickets

About the Musical

The Rocky Horror Show (written by Richard O’Brien) is “a humorous tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the 1930s through to the early 1960s. The musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist, Dr Frank-N-Furter, unveiling his new creation, Rocky, a sort of Frankenstein-style monster in the form of an artificially made, fully grown, physically perfect muscle man complete "with blond hair and a tan".”

Viewing Advisory: The Rocky Horror Show is not for the faint of heart or pre-teen children. Due to the sexual nature of this show Big Britches Productions recommends youth under the age of 16 should attend only at a parent's discretion.

Tia Carroll Blues/Soul Benefit Show at Hood River Inn

Tia Carroll

A fundraiser for the Rowena Wildlife Clinic features a performance from Tia Carroll - the California Queen of Blues and Soul on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Gorge Room of the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn. Carroll’s four piece band features top-notch players on the touring blues scene and promises a “fantastic” show. 21+ over only.

Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tia-carroll-benefit-for-rowena-wildlife-clinic-tickets-718228509807?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete&_gl=1*1ateh9b*_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjw38SoBhB6EiwA8EQVLh4teA9RZgU0R-ASDE8B8Ej1CoDVreiHa8gyLOJaxfV2ONdT3fMucRoC_egQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Writing Group meets at HR Library

The Hood River Writing Group meets every Wednesday at 3 pm at the Hood River Library. It’s creative writing together - join with fellow writers to work on your craft through prompts and share the results. Facilitated by Patty Kaplan.

Hispanic Heritage Month at White Salmon Library

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) at the White Salmon Library with ten new book releases that shine a spotlight on the voices of Latino and Hispanic authors. Titles available in the Libby Library Reading app. More information at:

https://www.libbylife.com/2023-09-18-10-new-releases-to-read-during-hispanic-heritage-month?fbclid=IwAR0EP4c6JzmnDunAr5HMn3QhXOe0dse6ENZE0LL8ferjbUd3Ucff3rJFrz8

Spooky Skate Night at Hood River Elks Lodge

Celebrate Friday the 13th at Spooky Skate Night at the Hood River Elks Lodge. Friday, Oct. 13, starting at 8 p.m. Costumes encouraged! Music by ENF DJ and DJ Swoop.

Extremely Frank Dance Concert at The Ruins

Jamie Goetz

Join the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Jazz Collective Big Band for "Extremely Frank," featuring world-class Sinatra tribute artist Jamie Goetz on Saturday, Oct. 21, at The Ruins in Hood River. Jamie Goetz will perform the authentic 1930s-40s dance arrangements that audiences enjoyed when Frank was at his jazz-singing best. Tickets $25 adults ($15 CGOA members), $5 youth ages 10-17, free for kids under 10, tickets available at www.gorgeorchestra.org

About the event

Pop star, matinee idol, raconteur...for decades, Frank Sinatra was one of America's biggest celebrities. You know the hits: Strangers in the Night, My Way, The Best is Yet to Come, New York, New York...really, too many to list. And let's not forget the movies like “Guys and Dolls,” “From Here to Eternity” and “Pal Joey.” Then there are the Las Vegas shows, the TV appearances...Frank Sinatra was at the heart of popular culture.

Frank Sinatra began his career singing with big bands, and while we can't hop in a time machine back to the 1930s and 40s, CGOA can bring you the next best thing. Oh, and dancing is more than allowed...it's encouraged. So put on your porkpie hat -- Frank famously said how you wear your hat is all about "angles and attitudes" -- dress to the nines and enjoy the return of Old Blue Eyes, courtesy of CGOA.

‘Graveyard Book’ featured for Community Read

The Community Read featuring “The Graveyard Book” is intended to be a shared reading experience with loads of activities throughout the month of October at The Dalles Wasco County Library. Designed for all ages, the event starts on Monday, Oct. 2, offering patrons free copies of the book – while supplies last. There will be arts and craft workshops, spooky snacks, games, a haunted graveyard walk, ghost tours and special performers. On Saturday, Oct. 28, the library will host a ‘big’ event – A Day in the Graveyard from 1-4 p.m. - later that evening a discussion of the book will take place in the Pioneer Cemetery.

 About the Book

“The Graveyard Book” by Neil Gaiman

“IT TAKES A GRAVEYARD TO RAISE A CHILD.”

“Nobody Owens, known as Bod, is a normal boy. He would be completely normal if he didn’t live in a graveyard, being raised by ghosts, with a guardian who belongs to neither the world of the living nor the dead. There are adventures in the graveyard for a boy—an ancient Indigo Man, a gateway to the abandoned city of ghouls, the strange and terrible Sleer. But if Bod leaves the graveyard, he will be in danger from the man Jack — who has already killed Bod’s family. The Graveyard Book, a modern classic, is the only work ever to win both the Newbery (US) and Carnegie (UK) medals.

Cut the Rug Line Dance at TD Eagles Lodge

Saturday, Oct. 21, Cut the Rug Dance event, with Megan Alder & The Woods, 5-9 p.m.

Line Dancing, 5 to 6 p.m.

Line Dancing and Couples Dancing, 6 to 9 p.m.

Live Music at Last Stop Saloon

Last Stop Saloon in The Dalles presents live local and regional music for the month of September.

Every Monday, Al Hare, 7 p.m.

Every Tuesday, Dave Tallman, 7 p.m.

Every Wednesday, Tyson Huckins, 7 p.m.

Murder Mystery: Hollywood Whodunnit at HR Hotel

Join the Hood River Hotel for a Murder Mystery! This year's theme is Old Hollywood Whodunnit. Come dressed in your sharpest attire and be ready to solve a murder. Saturday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. More information and tickets at: https://www.facebook.com/events/184973104602614/?ref=newsfeed

Line Dances at Mid Columbia Senior Center

The Mid Columbia Senior Center in The Dalles offers Line Dance Classes Thursday, 1 p.m. starting Sept. 7, $2 donation

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, Oct. 25, The Good Notes, 6-8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 28, Westside Swing, 7 p.m.

Games at Mid Columbia Senior Center

The Mid Columbia Senior Center in The Dalles offers a variety of fun game options this fall:

Mondays at 1 p.m. Hand and Foot Canasta

Mondays at 6 p.m. Poker

Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Dominoes

Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Wii Bowling

Thursdays at 1 p.m. Mahjong

Fridays at 1 p.m. Mahjong

Fridays at 6 p.m. Pinochle

NEW: LINE DANCE CLASSES ADDED: THURSDAYS AT 1 P.M. STARTING SEPT. 7. $2 DONATION.

2023 Harvest Fest tickets on sale now

The Hood River Valley Harvest Fest returns to the Gorge Oct. 13-15. Presented by Toyota, Harvest Fest features live music, kids activities, produce, fine arts, crafts, and everything else fall related at the Hood River Event Site. Tickets are on sale now at: bit.ly/Harvest2023

Live Music at Route 30

Route 30 Bottles and Brew in The Dalles hosts weekly live music events, trivia nights and more.

Monday Night: Musician Mondays

Tuesday Night: Band Jam for House Band Practice (7 p.m.)

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.)




Halloween Round Up 2023: Flip your wig & dig your grave event here

Halloween Round Up 2023: Flip your wig & dig your grave event here

Warfighter Outfitters: Veterans Unite for Unforgettable Salmon Fishing Adventure

Warfighter Outfitters: Veterans Unite for Unforgettable Salmon Fishing Adventure

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