This Week in Gorge Entertainment by Jim Drake - Nov. 15
By Jim Drake
Polyrhythmics at The Ruins Nov. 18
Last year the Polyrhythmics released their sixth album “Color Red,” critics say songs from this album are “their most evocative and cinematic yet.” Expect a night of horn-driven Funk and syncopated Afro-beats from this eight-piece band guaranteed to make your body move. Thursday, Nov. 18, 6-9 p.m. at The Ruins in Hood River. Ticketed show, indoor venue and COVID guidelines in place for entry.
Chihuahua Desert at The Pines Nov. 19
Go South of the Border with the Chihuahua Desert Band, returning to The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River on Friday, Nov. 19, from 6-9 p.m. Heartfelt vocals, slide guitar and bass promise a night of Southwestern-tinged folk rock from this NW band.
Seniors Celebrated Nov. 17
The 2021 Wasco County Ageless Award Celebration, an event honoring amazing contributions from Wasco County seniors happens on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center, from 3-4 p.m. Honorees for the event include Sherry Munro, Mary Davis and the Fort Dalles Floozies, Duane and Sue Powell, and Darrell France. Desserts provided by Cherry Heights Living.
Al & Nolan awarded Best in Gorge for Music
It’s Official! The Dalles’ musicians Al and Nolan Hare have been awarded Best Local Band in Gorge Radio’s Best of the Gorge 2021 Contest. Beating out Hit Machine and Tony Smiley, Al and Nolan earned enough votes from the public to bring the coveted Trophy home, which won’t happen for a few weeks. Recent Reports say that both brothers are currently on Vacation out of state. Luckily, news nowadays travels fast! Congratulations!
For a full listing of all the Arts and Entertainment Winners, visit:
GOrge Pass available now!
Want to Get on the Bus? Columbia Area Transit has a great offer on the 2022 GOrge Pass: Your Ticket to Ride the Around the Gorge, to Portland and Vancouver and back, plus the Mountain Bus to Meadows is only $40 per adult - and it’s good through 12-31-2022. (That’s Less Than A Tank of Gas.) https://gorgepass.com/
Added Bonus: Buy your Pass through this link, and a Pass gets donated through Washington Gorge Action Programs: http://www.whitesalmon-bingenrotary.org/
Live Music Mondays back at Everybody’s
Live music is back on the calendar for Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon. Live Music Mondays features local and regional musicians playing from 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 15: Arthur C. Lee (Portland Surf Folk)
Nov. 22: Casey Wykes (White Salmon Soulful Americana)
Nov. 29: Heart & Hammer feat. Julianna Waters and Barry Crannell (Award Winning Acoustic Folk)
Waterfront Wednesdays at Bargeway Pub
Catch live music at Bargeways Waterfront Wednesdays in The Dalles.
Music starts at 6 p.m.
Nov. 17 - Redwood Son (Americana) (pictured)
Nov. 24 - Al Hare (Country/Rock)
Dec. 1 - Robert Henry (Country)
Sign up for Paint Night (Pumpkins) at Bargeway Pub on Tuesday, Nov. 23:
Gigs Here and There
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 7-9 p.m. - Logan Kalsch - Last Stop Saloon, The Dalles
Friday, Dec. 3 - Sweet N’ Juicy - River City Saloon, Hood River
Library Happenings
Hood River County Library:
November: Celebrate Native American Heritage Month - with special book collections and more. Mail a Postcard Day is Wednesday, Nov. 17, starting at 10 a.m. Send someone some cheer with postcards available all day to create and send at all library branches.
The Dalles-Wasco County Library:
Sci-Fi Book meets on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m. to discuss bestseller turned blockbuster, "The Martian." To sign up visit wascocountylibrary.com. Winter Reading Program starts Nov. 29. For details and access to the November Newsletter visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eUyJE6X_YFlU4IWMcFr4I7ozyRibNekR/view?fbclid=IwAR2HCJZav1_43p8k0mIXfle6zD8QyV0tI_lbjRU64VUp_qh4mHBhralYfWA
Grateful Vineyard Music Lineup
Catch a set of music at Hood River’s Grateful Vineyard. The music is from 4-6 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 17, Erisy Watt (Portland Indie folk) (Pictured)
Sunday, Nov. 21, Audra Nemir (Portland Singer-songwriter)
Big Show at Eagles Nov. 20
Get tickets now for a Huge Tribute Show at The Dalles’ Eagles on Saturday, Nov. 20, as Jamie’s Rock and Roll Legends presents The Legend of Johnny Cash, along with tributes to Willy Nelson, Kenny Rogers and Patsy Cline. Dinner is available and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information call 541-296-3172.
Cemetery Tales Live Screenings in November
Live screenings of the popular Cemetery Tales returns, giving the public more chances to “witness historical storytelling.” Tickets to these productions benefit Hood River County Heritage Council.
Added Extended Showing - Nov. 20, 12:30 p.m. Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum
For more information www.hoodriverhistorymuseum.org.
