Nothing Dull about January Here: End of the month screaming with entertainment
This Week In Gorge Entertainment
By Jim Drake
Entertainment to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Entertainment
You never know how your Home Entertainment Collection can help you with Surviving Real World Entertainment. Last month I finally watched my 30th Anniversary Blu-ray Edition of Saturday Night Fever and it turns out that one of the Bonus Features is a “Dance Like John Travolta” dance lesson.
A professional dance instructor details all of the moves used in the movie. I never thought that would come in handy until I wrote this week’s column, as a Disco Dance Movie Night is coming to the Granada Jan. 27 and 28.
Don’t worry if you can’t do all of the acrobatics required, there’s a lighted-floor pattern to get you through the basics. I think the disc also contained some trivia that indicated the original dance floor was reportedly sold on Ebay, but no one knows where it actually is.
Speaking of Trivia, Gorges Beer in Cascade Locks has a trivia night coming up on Groundhog Day. Now, I’m not sure if watching the 1993 classic “Groundhog Day,” will help in winning first place, but the listing mentions Bad Movie Jokes and something about a local mammal being used as the “mascot” for this event. But honestly, the mascot looks more like the villain in “Caddyshack.”
Live music at Bargeway Pub
Reddy Black Trio
Catch live music and more at Bargeway Pub in The Dalles.
Music starts at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 28, Al Hare (Solo), 6 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 29, Reddy Black Trio, 6 p.m.
Live music at Mosier Company
Sources say that The Dalles Guitarist Al Hare has a show at Mosier Company in Mosier on Friday, Jan. 27, from 6-8 p.m.
Live music at Last Stop Saloon
Last Stop Saloon in The Dalles features live music with local favorites and NW regional bands.
Monday, Jan. 23, Al Hare, 7-10 p.m.
Friday, Jan 27, James Andrews, 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 28, Joe Slowik, 7-10 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 30, Al Hare, 7-10 p.m.
Line Dancing at NK Studio
Beginner Line Dancing at NK Studios in Bingen, Wash. is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11, from 4-5 p.m. All ages welcome. Sign up in advance at:
Baritone Uke Day 2023
Local and regional ukulele players will host online workshops, concerts and jam sessions on Baritone Uke Day, Saturday, Feb. 11, from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Expect beginner workshops, old-time fingerpicking lessons and more with Grace van’t Hof, Aaron Keim (pictured), Marcy Marxer and Ginger Johnson. Participants will have access to all course materials. Register at:
Crawdaddies featured at Valentine’s dance
It’s Valentine Date Night at the Granada Theater on Saturday, Feb. 11, with live music and dancing from the Crawdaddies. It’s an evening of lover’s comedy video, hors d’oeuvres and more. Tickets at:
https://granadatheatrethedalles.com/events-and-buy-tickets/valentine-hors-doeuvres-dancing-video/
Northwest Plein Air starts April 24
Photo Credit: David Burbach photography
The 2023 Pacific Northwest Plein Air painting event for the Columbia River Gorge has moved from the summer to springtime. This year, 43 artists from The Gorge and beyond will begin painting on April 24. Their work (expect more than 180 paintings) will be on view at Maryhill Museum in Goldendale, Wash., from April 30 through May 29.
Secret Salsa at Crush Cider
Crush Cider in Hood River hosts the Secret Salsa Society’s weekly social dance with instructor Juan Franciscoluna on Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 7-9 p.m.
Gorge Speakeasy returns to Ruins
The Ruins in Hood River hosts an evening of storytelling with the Gorge Speakeasy on Wednesday, Feb. 1, starting at 6:30 p.m. Sign up for a storyteller spot and engage an audience with your awesome story. This month, the theme is “Secrets.” A professional moderator is on-hand to help you through the process. Proceeds from the evening benefit various community organizations. More information at:
https://www.facebook.com/gorgespeakeasy/
‘Saturday Night Fever’ Disco party at Granada
The Granada Theater in The Dalles presents a Disco Movie Night on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 27-28, so grab your Disco Garb and get ready to Strut. Tickets at:
https://granadatheatrethedalles.com/events-and-buy-tickets/1-27-28-disco-ovie-dinner-night/
Live Music at Zim’s
Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles presents live local music.
Tuesday, Jan. 24, The Reddy Black Trio, 7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 27, Ravin’, 7 p.m. (Dance Rhythm & Blues)
Saturday, Jan. 28, Peppa Jam, 7 p.m. (Soul-Funk-Country Rock Super Group)
Trivia Night at Gorges Beer Co.
Gorges Beer in Cascade Locks presents Museum Trivia Night on Thursday, Feb. 2, from 6-8 p.m. Join the fun on Groundhog Day for an evening of fun-facts and Bad Movie Jokes, and find out why the Pika is a replacement of sorts as the mascot for this event. Hosted by Cascade Locks Historical Museum director Janice CranClubs meet at The Dalles Library
This week at The Dalles Library:
Wednesday, Jan. 25, Teen Underground Radio Station, 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 26, Magic the Gathering, 3:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 27, Teen Graphic Novel Book Club, 3:30 p.m.
Access ‘Freegal Music’ at White Salmon Library
The White Salmon Library announces an update to the Freegal Music app that can be added to your library card, allowing five hours of streaming per day and more. Check it out at: https://fvrl.freegalmusic.com/home.
Live music at Working Hands
Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.
Saturday, Jan. 28, Brenna Larsen (Singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 29, Open Mic hosted by Tim Decker, 6 p.m.
Masquerade Ball Skate Night, Elkaraoke at HR Elks
Skate Night returns to the Hood River Elks on Friday, Feb. 3, at 8 p.m. Bring your mask and get ready for an epic event in the form of a Masquerade Ball, featuring ENFDJ and DJ Swoop. Head upstairs afterwards for the Elkaraoke event with AP Real.
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, Jan. 26, Open Mic with Lincoln Crockett, 5-8 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 27, Movie Night Spiderman Double Header, 4-10 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 28, Pete Krebs & Brent Martens, 5 p.m. (Free Show)
“Pete Krebs has been a member of Golden Delicious, The Stolen Sweets, The Portland Playboys and The Catnip Brothers. They have explored genres as diverse as punk rock, gypsy jazz, western swing and vintage jazz, traditional folk and country.”
Sunday, Jan. 29, Amazing Bubble Man & Jett Black Pearl - Art, magic, science, bubbles, 3-8 p.m. Free Kids show.
Pink Martini plays HRCEF Fundraiser
Portland pop-jazz phenoms Pink Martini play the Hood River Middle School Auditorium on Saturday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. The show is a benefit for the Hood River County Education Foundation. Main floor and balcony seating options available based on donation level. “Pink Martini was founded by bandleader Thomas M. Lauderdale in 1994 to provide beautiful and inclusive performances at fundraisers and galas for progressive causes, with a style inspired by Latin, big band, classical, and the Golden Age of Hollywood.”
Tickets available at:
Marbach photos celebrate 100 Years of State Parks
Photographs by Local photographer Peter Marbach celebrate “A Century of Wonder: 100 Years of Oregon State Parks,” on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. at the Hood River County Library. “For 100 years, Oregon State Parks have provided spaces for recreation and enjoyment in various natural environments across the state. In celebration of the centennial of the state parks system, the Oregon Historical Society commissioned photographer Peter Marbach to document the beauty and geographic diversity that can be found throughout Oregon’s natural spaces. This talk will highlight a selection of Marbach’s contemporary photographs, showing numerous ways that Oregon State Parks have preserved natural and historic sites for Oregonians and visitors to appreciate for many years to come.”
Trivia Night at Double Mountain
Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River welcomes local and regional acts to the stage:
Every Wednesday: Humpday Trivia with hosts Nikki and Whitney (aka Whikki). Sign-ups start at 6 p.m., and trivia begins at 6:30 p.m. No cover charge.
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.
Saturday, Jan. 28, Growlerzz Band, 7-10 p.m.
‘Nerve Damage’ headlines punk-rock show
The River City Saloon in Hood River hosts a Punk Rock event on Friday, Jan. 27, with headline band Nerve Damage, onstage with a new album “Justice.” Also on the bill: Worms PDX (Artcore Punk), Los Mal Hablados (Latin Skacore) and Hired Hounds (Punk Rock). Music starts at 8 p.m., 21+, $5 cover.
Listen to Nerve Damage here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tccVYin1Ly4
Stephanie Schneiderman Trio at TD Art Gallery
The Stephanie Schneiderman Trio brings an evening of folk, Americana and trip hop to The Dalles Art Center on Saturday, Jan. 28, starting at 7 p.m. “Schneiderman is one of the Pacific Northwest's most diverse and celebrated singer-songwriters, combining elements of folk, Americana, trip hop, and pop—into a beautifully dark and deeply introspective sound that is as fresh as it is compelling, Her acoustic trio features Jenny Conlee (Decemberists) on accordion and Keith Brush (Blue Cranes) on upright bass who lend their melodic, indie-rock sensibilities to her songs to create a magnetic live performance that old and new fans will revere.
Tickets at: https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/stephanie-schneiderman-trio
Music and Movies at Mid Columbia Senior Center
The Mid-Columbia Senior Center in The Dalles presents the Movie of the Week Schedule for Fridays in January. Movies start 12:45 p.m.
Jan. 27: Pillow Talk (Doris Day & Rock Hudson)
Jan. Music Schedule at Mid-Columbia Senior Center
Music starts at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 25, Billy Taylor
Thursday, Jan. 26, Tom Graff
Tuesday, Jan. 31, Jim Gordon
Live Music at The Pines
The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River brings live music to the stage on Fridays from 6-9 p.m. with musical artists from around The Gorge.
Friday, Jan. 27, Richard & Tova TIllinghast (Folk)
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.
Next session: Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m. with Dana K. White, author of “Organizing for the Rest of Us.”
https://libraryc.org/wascocountylibrary/21883
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 11 a.m. with Randall Munroe, author of “What If 2.”
https://libraryc.org/wascocountylibrary/22090
Thursday, Feb. 9, at 4 p.m., with Lana Harper, author of “Back in a Spell.”
Jazz at Hood River Hotel
The Hood River Hotel in Hood River presents Jazz in the Lobby from local and regional players on Saturday nights, 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Big Britches presents ‘Ripcord’
The 2023 live theater season for Big Britches Productions kicks off on Friday, Jan. 27, with “Ripcord.” Critics say David Lindsay-Abaire’s “Ripcord” is “an entertaining story of two elderly women thrown together by a comic cosmic force, possessed of a wicked sense of humor.” Directed by Joe Garoutte. Performances at The Bingen Theater, Bingen, Wash. Performances continue Jan. 28, 29, Feb. 3, 4, 5, 10 and 11. Tickets and Season Passes on sale at:
Live Music Mondays at 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.
Jan. 23, Forrest VanTuyl (Acoustic Country-Folk)
Jan. 30, Al Hare (Guitarist, Singer-songwriter)
LOR Watch Party at HR Library
The Lord of the Rings Watch Parties will soon conclude. The next scheduled is at 4 p.m. at the Hood River Library on Jan. 27.
