Waterfront Wednesday springs Alder tonight at Bargeway Pub in TD; Your Giggin' Gorge-wide guide
Bargeway Pub & Catering’s Entertainment Weekly
By Jim Drake at gorgeentertainment@gmail.com
Megan Alder will be smoking the fretboard tonight at Bargeway Pub in The Dalles as Steve Kane welcomes her to the stage at The Dalles’ premier venue for Waterfront Wednesday. She starts at 6 p.m.
Alder hails from the Columbia River Gorge and brings a powerhouse voice to her performance, including upbeat swing and Americana music. She delivers her original songs with raw grit and soul with influences by artists such as Billie Holiday and Bonnie Raitt.
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And that’s just the appetizer as the Bargeway offers a full line of cocktails, brews and some fabulous food. Can you say Kung-Pao Firecracker Calamari?
And don’t forget this buffet of great local musicians that can make Santa feel phat with joy:
Thursday, Dec. 21 - Jeff Carrell, 6 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 22 - Rich and Blonde, 6 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 23 - Alonzo Garbonzo, 6 p.m.
Jeff Carrell in his happy place.
Hillstomp at The Ruins
The Ruins in Hood River presents Hillstomp on Friday, Dec. 29. Show starts at 6 p.m. Advance tickets at: https://www.tickettomato.com/event/8424
About the Band
Portland Oregon junkbox blues duo HILLSTOMP is infamous for digging through the dumps and forgotten backwoods of American music, recycling traditional elements into a refreshing and distinctive brand of do-it-yourself hill country blues stomp. North Mississippi trance blues, a bit of Appalachia, and a dash of punkabilly come clanging and tumbling from assorted buckets, cans and BBQ lids, all drenched in rambunctious slide guitar. Somehow it works. Despite their homemade instruments and novel approach, Hillstomp is no novelty act. Hillstomp’s memorable live performances tap into a magic that cannot be rehearsed, converting outlaws and traditionalists alike from skeptics into preachers.
Winter Hearth Night Market at Pine Street
Pine Street Bakery in Hood River presents the Winter Hearth Night Market on Wednesday, Dec. 20, from 4-8 p.m. This is a craft pop-up featuring local makers of jewelry, wreaths, baskets, herbal teas and more.
Winter Wednesday’s at Everybody’s Brewing
Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon presents Winter Wednesdays on the heated deck with group activities and family fun, from 5-7 p.m.
Dec. 27, Beer Trivia with Kyle Bray. $5 buy in and groups up to 6.
Jan. 10, Knits & Giggles: Bring your knitting/crocheting materials and best dad jokes to share.
Jan. 17, Puzzle Competition: Get ready to puzzle off! $5 buy in and winner takes all.
Jan. 24, Bingo with Dougie Fresh
Jan. 31, BYOG (Bring Your Own Game): Bring your own Catan, Chess, Monopoly or other game.
Clubs meet at TD Library
Bookclubs and more meet at The Dalles Library:
Tuesday, Dec. 19, Teen Writer’s Club, 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 19, Adult Writing Group, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 20, Adult Art Club, Watercolor Snowmen, 1 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 21, 3rd Thursday, Book Club, 4 p.m.
Live music at Working Hands
Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.
Thursday, Dec. 21, Holiday Trivia, 7 p.m.
Advent Concert at Riverside Church
The Riverside Church in Hood River welcomes the Riverside Chancel Choir and Sing-Along with Kristen Warnock & Friends, on Friday, Dec. 22, starting at Noon.
BPT plays Tabby’s New Years Eve
Bonneville Power Trio
Tabby’s Hole-In One Clubhouse at the Hood River Golf Course in Hood River presents a New Year’s Eve Party with the Bonneville Power Trio, with special guest Harmonica Ace Hugh Fredrick. Free Appetizers starting at 4 p.m., Music starts at 8 p.m.
Funky Cranium at Double Mountain
Funky Cranium is a band founded by women that have bonded together because they all have experienced and survived a traumatic head injury. Musically, expect the sound to be “rip rap rhymes meets pop meets disco funk.” Funky Cranium is comin' to rock your jingle bells on Friday, Dec. 22, at Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Pigs On The Wing NYE Party at The Ruins
Pink Floyd cover band Pigs On The Wing presents a New Year’s Eve Party, Sunday, Dec. 31, at The Ruins in Hood River.
Tickets at: https://www.tickettomato.com/event/8343
About the Show
Join Pigs on the Wing as they return to The Ruins on Sunday, Dec. 31, for a very special VIP New Years Eve celebration to ring in the new year! Performing the “ANIMALS’ album in its entirety plus a full second set of mixed Floyd classics! Opening up the evening will be Portlands’ own Louder Oceans. This event is STANDING ROOM ONLY with a limited amount of tickets available, so secure your spot for this exclusive NYE party with the PIGS!
From its garage-rock roots in 2006 as a one-off show, to full album productions and performing for thousands of fans each year, Portland Oregon based Pigs on the Wing have built a loyal following dedicated to the band’s high energy take on Pink Floyd’s music. All members of Pigs on the Wing are seasoned veterans of the Pacific NW rock scene and are unapologetic in bringing their wide-ranging musical influences to the table. Setting the band aside from other tribute rock acts, Pigs on the Wing balance a decidedly un-tribute-like attitude towards the music with precision to detail and a deep understanding of the importance of Pink Floyd's music in many fans' lives.
Holiday Quilts on display
Join the Friends of the White Salmon Library for a Holiday Quilt Show, on display in the Gallery through the month of December.
Live Music at Trout Lake Hall
Trout Lake Hall in Trout Lake, Washington is bringing live music back to the Historic building’s stage.
Friday, Dec. 22, The Muddy Souls, Jamgrass, FREE, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
The Muddy Souls
The Muddy Souls are a leading progressive/jamgrass band based in Eugene, OR featuring original songs, virtuosic improvisation, tight vocal harmonies, and a high-octane groove that always has the dance floor bouncing. Formed in 2018, the band has four albums of completely original music, and has played more than 150 shows across the Pacific Northwest, Northern California, and the Northeast including festival sets at Freshgrass, Bridge City Bluegrass, Oregon Country Fair, and Wintergrass. A gem of the Northwest music scene the Muddy Souls are sure to get your feet dancing and your face grinning.
Saturday, Dec. 23, Low Bar Chorale, Sing your favorite holiday songs with a live band, $12 Advance // $15 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
Low Bar Chorale
Join Low Bar Chorale for a wild night of singing, stories, special guests, and the occasional music trivia nerdout. Ben Landsverk and our live band supergroup will lead you through traditional carols and holiday-adjacent alt/indie rock and pop music in glorious 3-part harmony. We'll teach you all the parts!
Saturday, Dec. 30, Open Mic All-Stars! Hosted by Lincoln Crockett, Celebrating a year of monthly open mics at the Hall, FREE, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m., All Ages
Join us in celebrating a year of monthly open mics at the Hall with a special night for some of our regulars and favorites! There's no signup sheet this evening so reach out to Lincoln directly during December if you want to be a part of it! lincoln@lincolncrockett.com
Sunday, Dec. 31, Twistin' The Year Away with Mitch & The Melody Makers, Dance Contests, 50's, 60's Rock and Roll Band, Dance Party! $15 Advance // $15 Day Of Show, 7:30 p.m. Doors / 8 p.m. Festivities Begin, All Ages
Trout Lake Hall will kick off the night with fun dance contests for all ages! Show off your limbo skills and your fast moves in musical chairs! Then we’ll welcome the best cover band to the stage and twist the year away!
Mitch and the Melody Makers are a 50’s and 60’s rock and roll cover band from Portland, Oregon! The Melody Makers have been bringing the Rock & Soul Dance Party to events all across the northwest with a mixture of classic favorites and deep cuts that’ll be sure to wear out your dancin’ shoes. Come celebrate 2024 and dance the night away!
More information and tickets at: https://www.troutlakehall.com/
Team Trivia Night at The Ruins
The Ruins in Hood River announces a new Team Trivia night and the next session is on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 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.
Upcoming Team Trivia Night sessions:
Dec. 20
Dec. 27
Rockford Grange Winter Solstice Country Dance and Soup Kitchen
Caroline Oakley and her Family Band
The Solstice Country Dance returns on Thursday, Dec. 21, from 5-9:30 p.m. at the Rockford Grange in Hood River. Enjoy a Country Dance (Contra, Squares and Circle Dances) with Caller Caroline Oakley and her Family Band. Soup Kitchen opens at 5 p.m., Winter Solstice Ceremony at 6 p.m. Beginner dance instructions 6:15 p.m., Dance 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Bonfire 8 p.m. Admission: Adults $10/Children Free
Evenings of Carols, Prayer & Community
Gather with your community for an evening of Christmas Carol Sing Alongs, Hope, Prayer, Cookies and Cocoa at the Granada Theater in The Dalles, Sundays, Dec. 10, 17, 24 (Special Candlelight Service), 31, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Live Music at Zim’s
Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles presents live local music.
Tuesday, Dec. 19, Reddy Black Trio, 7-9 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 22, The New Prohibitions, 7-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 23, Rich & Blonde, 7-9:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 29, Peppa Jam, 7-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 30, Exit 84, 7-9:30 p.m.
Foosball Tourney at Thunder Island
Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks presents River Room Foosball Tourneys.
Wednesday, Dec. 20, 6 p.m.
Holiday Parties at Libraries
Join the fun at the library's holiday party for a jolly good time filled with festive crafts, exciting games, yummy treats, and maybe a visit from Santa Claus himself!
Cascade Locks Library Wednesday Dec. 20, 11 a.m. -.1 p.m.
Parkdale Library Wednesday Dec. 20, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Hood River Library Kids Library Thursday Dec. 21, 2-4 p.m.
Give the Gift of Giving at The Dalles Eagles
The Dalles Eagles is asking for donations for the annual Gift of Giving program for families and kids in need. Gifts for Kids - Let’s Give These Kids a Merry Christmas. Cash Donations Welcome.
Live Music at Last Stop Saloon
The Last Stop Saloon in The Dalles brings local and regional live music to the stage.
Jay Bean
Friday, Dec. 22, Joel Treville, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 23, Jay Bean, 7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 29, Al Hare, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 30, Music with Kerry Williams, 7 p.m.
Live Music at Solera Brewery
Solera Brewery in Parkdale brings local and regional music to the stage.
The Night Farmers
Thursday, Dec. 21, The Night Farmers (Americana), 6 p.m.
Music at Mid Columbia Senior Center
Mid Columbia Senior Center in The Dalles brings live music and special shows to the center.
George Foryan
Tuesday, Dec. 19, Ted Horowitz, 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 20, Jim Gordon, 11 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 21, George Foryan, 11 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 22, Karaoke (Christmas), 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 26, Jim Gordon, 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 27, (No Music)
Thursday, Dec. 28, George Foryan, 11 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 29, (No Music, Happy New Year)
Cascade Locks Giving Tree program at Gorges Beer
It’s a Hometown Christmas celebration at Gorge’s Beer in Cascade Locks. The Cascade Locks Giving Tree has moved into Gorges Beer for the holiday season. Become a Local Secret Santa and join the fun in caroling, lighting the Christmas Tree and more. Details at: https://www.facebook.com/reel/878121646957597
Dancing with the Gorge Stars 2024
Dancing with the Gorge Stars returns Friday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m., at The Dalles High School. Six local Gorge "stars" will compete for your votes at this mid-winter fundraiser for Mid Columbia Community Concert Association.
About The Event
Mid-Columbia Community Concert Association is proud to bring back, by popular demand, the 10th annual Dancing With The Gorge Stars competition. Six local Gorge "stars" will compete for your votes at this mid-winter fundraiser for MCCCA. Like the reality TV dance show, our contestants learn a dance routine prior to show time. But in this show, the competitors are our friends and neighbors from the Gorge area. Paired with a professional dancer from the Utah Ballroom Dance Co., they have one week to learn and perfect their routines before performing on stage before a live audience. Video highlights of the rehearsals are shown during the event to showcase how far each contestant has come in just one week.
An entertaining judging-panel of three locals score each couple after their individual performance. During intermission the audience cast their votes which are combined with the judges scores and tallied to determine who wins the beautiful mirror ball trophy. The second half of the show is a spectacular performance of the Utah Ballroom Dance Co. with a professional showcase featuring a variety of highly choreographed and technical dancing.
Tickets at:
https://www.midcolumbiacommunityconcerts.org/events/dancing-with-the-gorge-stars-2024
Live music at Dufur Valley Tavern
Dufur Valley Tavern presents live music and more.
Saturday, Dec. 23, Bob Connolly, 7-9 p.m.
Live music at Working Hands
Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.
Brigid’s Crossing
Saturday, Dec. 23, Megan Alder, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 30, Brigid’s Crossing, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 6, Dave Tallman, 7:30 p.m.
Live Music at The Pines
The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River hosts live music featuring local and regional musicians.
Friday, Dec. 22, Ugly Sweater Holiday Party featuring Brigid’s Crossing, 6-9 p.m. Grab your ugliest sweater and brightest holiday spirit and head to The Pines for a festive evening of fun featuring live music by the amazing Brigid’s Crossing. There will be prizes given to the Best–er–Worst ensemble. And Happy Hour pricing offered for anyone who dresses up.
Washington State Zine Contest underway
The Washington State Zine Contest is now open for submissions. You must be a Washington resident and entries must be postmarked by March 29, 2024. Prizes will be awarded to a winner in each age/grade group: pre 4th grade, grades 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 and adults of all ages. Follow the link to read the submission guidelines and to fill out the entry form. https://www.washingtoncenterforthebook.org/ws
Happy Hour Comedy at HR Elks
The Hood River Elks presents Happy Hour Comedy Open Mic, every Wednesday at 8 p.m. “Comedy is the best medicine! Come get your dose. Get out of your comfort zone and get on the Mic, or just support your friends and your ab muscles by laughing at our jokes.”
Hapa Hillbillies at Hood Crest Winery
Hood Crest Winery in Hood River welcomes The Hapa Hillbillies every Monday night from 5-7 p.m. Come dance the night away with blues and more.
Heritage Quilt exhibit at History Museum of Hood River County
The History Museum of Hood River County presents a Heritage Quilt exhibit opening on Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 6-9 p.m. In this final exhibition of the 2023 season, come experience the stories told by Hood River County's heritage quilts and learn about the care of antique quilts with a Hidden History lecture hosted by our Executive Director, Anna Goodwin. Admission is free with suggested donation.
About the event
No two quilts are the same. As handmade works of art, each piece is completely unique on the surface. But beyond that, the originality expands, growing to include the person who made the quilt, how they made it, why they made it, and the journey it has traveled as it passed from generation to generation. Exhibit runs through Dec. 30.
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.
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
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.
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.)
