Snow Schmo - go catch a show - Bands, Books, brews abound this week
This Week in Gorge Entertainment
By Jim Drake
Live Music at Last Stop Saloon
Last Stop Saloon in The Dalles features live music with local favorites and NW regional bands.
Thursday, Feb. 23, Jeff Minnick, 2-5 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 24, Al Hare, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 25, Jeff Carrell, 7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 27, Al Hare, 7 p.m.
Live Recording Show, more at The Ruins
Garett Brennan & The Great Salt Licks
The Ruins in Hood River presents Garett Brennan & The Great Salt Licks on Thursday, Feb. 23. Billed as a “sit-down show of American-Folk music,” former pigWar band member Garett Brennan celebrates his new album “Year of Mornings” with a band featuring Jon Neufeld (Jackstraw), Luke Price and Will Amend. Expect local special guests, too. Billy Sheeley (Greenneck Daredevils) opens the show. Tickets at:
Antonyms
Local rock bands Antonyms and The West Goat each will record a live album at The Ruins on Saturday, Feb. 25. Tickets at:
‘Sahara’ screens at Granada
The Granada Theater in The Dalles presents the 1943 classic “Sahara,” on Friday, Feb. 24. Starring Humphrey Bogart who plays an American tank commander fighting in Libya during WWII.
Tickets at:
https://granadatheatrethedalles.com/events-and-buy-tickets/2-17-movie-dinner-night/
Live Music at Zim’s
Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles presents live local music.
Friday, Feb. 24, Peppa Jam, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 25, Rich & Blonde, 7 p.m.
Write The Novel workshop at TD Library
Frank Zafiro
A six-week “Write the Novel” Monday night workshop with Frank Zafiro starts on Monday, March 6, at The Dalles Library, from 5:30-7 p.m.
About the Workshop
Have you wanted to write a novel, but just can't seem to get it off the ground? Or you've started, but just can't finish? Frank Zafiro's "Write The Novel" 6 week Workshop will help you get your novel across the finish line!
Join Frank on Monday, March 6, for the first of 6 sessions. The March 6 and April 10 session will be in person. The other 4 sessions will be on zoom.
Frank Zafiro has written and published over forty novels, including the River City Series and the Spocompton series. This workshop covers: capturing your ideas, the philosophy of writing, planning your novel, plot and structure, character, dialogue, setting, pacing, theme, getting past tough spots such as plot problems or writer's block, finishing your novel, and more.
Zafiro was a police officer in Spokane, Wash., and is the author of the River City crime detective series.
White Salmon Library brings back Hoopla Bonus Borrows
“Hoopla Bonus Borrows are back throughout the month of February at the White Salmon Library. Check out films, TV episodes, music albums, or eComics and enjoy them on your computer, phone, tablet, or TV, without using one of your monthly borrows. Login with your library card at https://www.hoopladigital.com/login
Live music at Working Hands
Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.
Saturday, Feb. 23, Team Trivia Night with Julie Hatfield, 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 26, Open Mic hosted by Tim Decker, 6 p.m.
Laissez Les Funk Temps Roulez
Let the Funk Times Roll
The Funkship will Let the Funk Times Roll as they bring their funky grooves and good feelings to the Bingen Theater for this New Orleans style funk show, on Saturday, Feb. 25. Doors at 7 p.m. and a traditional Parade at 7:30 p.m. Stage show starts at 8 p.m. with Samba Hood Rio.
Lightwave Lightshow will bring the super funky visuals.
https://m.bpt.me/event/5711341?fbclid=IwAR0g2xnwf68WAcYkFf9L4sGgGIMU7a0d8IlPOFIh7RwX9BQa2EeWUypsN40
Live Music at Trout Lake Hall
Jay Cobb Anderson will perform Satruday, Feb. 25 at Trout Lake Hall
Trout Lake Hall in Trout Lake, Washington is bringing live music back to the Historic building’s stage.
Thursday, Feb. 23, Open Mic with Lincoln Crockett, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 25, Jay Cobb Anderson, 7 p.m. Fruition and TK & The Holy Know-Nothings band member Jay Cobb Anderson plays a solo show.
Megan Letts
Sunday, Feb. 26, Megan Letts, 6 p.m. Indie singer and bandleader Megan Letts (Mama Magnolia) brings a solo show to the stage.
More information and tickets at: https://www.troutlakehall.com/
Mid-Columbia Senior Center Feb. Music Schedule
Music starts at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 22, Billy T
Thursday, Feb. 23, Tom G
Monday, Feb. 27, True Bedettes & Bedude Band
Two Crows for Comfort at Griffin House
The Griffin House in Hood River presents Two Crows for Comfort - a Canadian Folk Duo (Erin Corbin and Cory Sulyma) making waves in the music scene, on Sunday, Feb. 26. Some proceeds benefit local non-profit agencies. Tickets and more information at:
Zwickelmania Returns!
The Oregon Brewers Guild presents the statewide Zwickelmania 2023 brew fest on Saturday, Feb. 25. Dozens of Oregon breweries participate in informational tours, special brews and Zwickelmania swag. Local participants include Thunder Island Brewing (Cascade Locks) and Double Mountain (Hood River). Complete list and tour times at: https://www.oregoncraftbeer.org/2023-zwickelmania-statewide
Live Music at The Pines
The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River hosts live music on Fridays, from 6-9 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 24, FreeHugger
Empire Trio at Civic Auditorium
The Empire Trio
The Mid Columbia Community Concert Association presents The Empire Trio, “an exhilarating and uniquely talented classical crossover ensemble that has been taking concert halls by storm all over the world.” The trio brings its ‘Hooray for Hollywood’ set to the stage, with beloved renditions of movie soundtrack hits from the Golden Age to modern classics.
The Empire Trio will be at The Dalles Civic Auditorium on Tuesday, March 7, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets available at:
https://www.midcolumbiacommunityconcerts.org/events/empire-trio
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Teddy Bear Sleepover at White Salmon Library
Get ready for the Teddy Bear Sleepover starting on Thursday, March 2, at the White Salmon Library. Drop off your teddy bear, stuffed animal, doll or other toy at the library on anytime between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Come back on Friday, March 3, at 6:15 p.m. in your pajamas to pick up your furry friend. Then, enjoy stories, crafts, juice and cookies, and watch a slideshow of all the fun your bear had overnight at the library.
