This Week in Gorge Entertainment: Folk Roots musician plays TDAC Saturday, Feb. 18
This Week in Gorge Entertainment
By Jim Drake
Tony Furtado Trio at TD Arts Center Gallery
The Dalles Art Center presents Live at The Carnegie, featuring the Tony Furtado Trio, on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.
Tony Furtado is an acclaimed folk and roots musician who has recorded 20 albums under his own name as well as played with the likes of Alison Krauss, Jerry Douglas, Tim O’Brien, and Kelly Joe Phelps. He has recently revived his skills as a sculpture artist, too.
“Tony is an evocative and soulful singer, a wide-ranging songwriter and a virtuoso multi-instrumental-ist adept on banjo, cello-banjo, slide guitar and baritone ukulele who mixes and matches sounds and styles with the flair of a master chef, according to this website. All of the music of America is in Tony’s music. Relix hit the nail on the head when writing of Tony: “True talent doesn’t need categories.”
Tickets available at: https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/live-at-the-carnegie-tony-furtado-trio
Check him out at Mississippi Studios below:
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:
Line Dancing at Bingen Theater
Coming up at The Bingen Theater:
Saturday, Feb. 18, Country Night at the Bingen Theater, 7-10 p.m.
Evening includes beginner Line Dancing Lessons and open dancing to country music. Tickets at: https://www.bigbritches.org/line-dancing-at-the-bingen
Lo-Fi, more at River City
Expect “smooth alt/rock jams” from the Lo-Fi band at the River City Saloon in Hood River, on Thursday, Feb. 16. Music starts at 9 p.m. 21+ only.
On Friday, Feb. 17, local music aficionado Matt Bynum celebrates a milestone birthday with reunited bands Topsoil and More Powerful Astronaut. The fun starts at 9 p.m.
Live Music at Bargeway Pub
Bargeway Pub in The Dalles hosts live music from local and regional bands.
Builders & The Butchers, Pemberton at Ruins
On the heels of a new album release, Portland’s folk-rock outfit Builders & The Butchers return to The Ruins in Hood River on Thursday, Feb. 16. Critics say “Builders and the Butchers make records the way the bards used to pass on stories. They’re poetic and captivating, and do to songwriting what Clint Eastwood does to movies.” The new album “Sparks,” is due in 2023. Kelli Schaefer opens the show. Tickets at:
https://www.tickettomato.com/event/7864
On Saturday, Feb. 18, the Scott Pemberton O Theory returns to The Ruins in Hood River. "Scott Pemberton Band is an emerging force on the national festival and club circuit. With his wild approach to the guitar and nimble funky band, he is immediately recognizable and undeniably original.” Tickets at:
https://www.tickettomato.com/event/7848/scott-pemberton-o-theory-at-the-ruins
‘Palm Beach Story’ at Granada
The Granada Theater in The Dalles presents a screening of “The Palm Beach Story,” on Friday, Feb. 17. The 1942 production stars Claudette Colbert and Joel McRea. 6 p.m. showtime. Tickets at:
Tickets at: https://granadatheatrethedalles.com/
Adam Pasi Comedy Night
In Bingen, The Dalles
Portland Funnyman Adam Pasi and friends bring Comedy Night to the Gorge!
Pasi will be sharing the bill with Sam Whiteley and Delaney Malone (Bingen), and Brandon Lyons and Ben Harkins (The Dalles). Pasi “is among the most recognized names in Northwestern comedy and a regular performer and host at Helium Comedy Club, has appeared on Portlandia and at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival.”
Bingen Theater on Friday, Feb. 17. Tickets available for 7 and 9 p.m. performances at:
Granada Theater in The Dalles, Saturday, Feb. 18.
Tickets at: https://granadatheatrethedalles.com/
Metal Artists Needed!
The Dalles Art Center is calling all Metal workers, artists and fabricators - and are accepting submissions for the 2023 Radiance Fire Pit Contes - a juried exhibition of original, metal fire pits. This unique challenge will culminate in a community block party and fiery showcase on Saturday, Feb. 18. Full rules and details at:
https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/radiance-fire-pit-contest
Live Music at Zim’s
Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles presents live local music.
Saturday, Feb. 18, Willy & Nelson Band, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 24, Peppa Jam, 7 p.m.
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
Author Talks hosted by The Dalles Library
Grace M. Cho
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.
Thursday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m., with Grace M. Cho, author of “Taste Like War.”
“Grace M. Cho grew up as the daughter of a white American merchant marine and the Korean bar hostess he met abroad. They were one of few immigrants in a xenophobic small town during the Cold War, where identity was politicized by everyday details—language, cultural references, memories, and food. When Grace was fifteen, her dynamic mother experienced the onset of schizophrenia, a condition that would continue and evolve for the rest of her life.”
More info at: booksrfantastic@gmail.com
Live music at Working Hands
Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.
Saturday, Feb. 18, Brenna Larsen (Singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 19, Open Mic hosted by Tim Decker, 6 p.m.
Take Two at Route 30
It’s live music at Route 30 in The Dalles from The New Prohibitions with Jeff Carrell, Thursday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m.
Live Music at Trout Lake Hall
Trout Lake Hall in Trout Lake, Washington is bringing live music back to the Historic building’s stage.
Saturday, Feb. 18, The Jenner Fox Band (Americana), 7 p.m.
“The members of the Pacific Northwest based Jenner Fox Band collaborated on various touring and studio projects for years before formally assembling for an experimental cargo bicycle tour of California in 2021. It clicked. They shared a sensibility for deep listening, three-part-harmony, space, and 50 mile bike days.”
Sunday, Feb. 19, Bluegrass Pickin’ Circle, 3-5 p.m.
Hosted by Tony Fuentes. Come and make some music or just come and listen to some pickin’! Tony will lead the circle in some basic bluegrass standards, but all pickers are encouraged to bring a song or two or more to share!
More information and tickets at: https://www.troutlakehall.com/
Mid-Columbia Senior Center February Music Schedule
Music at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 14, Mark K
Wednesday, Feb. 15, George F
Thursday, Feb. 16, Tom G
Tuesday, Feb. 21, Jim G
Wednesday, Feb. 22, Billy T
Thursday, Feb. 23, Tom G
‘Elemental’ film screens at Bingen Theater
Filmmaker Trip Jennings will be on hand for a special showing of “Elemental,” at the Bingen Theater on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 6:30 p.m. “This award-winning film has time-lapse and wildlife footage shot in the Columbia River Gorge and Mt Hood, and over one-third of the footage is from the Pacific Northwest. Reimagine wildfire through the eyes of top scientists and indigenous fire managers who are leading the way toward living with this essential element.” Special guests from Underwood Conservation District, Washington Dept. of Natural Resources, and Mount Adams Resource Stewards will be available for a Q&A discussion after the film.
Tickets at: https://www.bigbritches.org/elemental-movie-tickets
Music, women’s open mics at White Buffalo
Coming up at the White Buffalo Wine Bar in Hood River:
Thursday, Feb. 16, Women’s Open Mic with Lesley Saunders, 6 p.m.
Live Music at The Pines
The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River hosts live music on Fridays, from 6-9 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 17, Chic Preston
Friday, Feb. 24, FreeHugger
Music, Trivia Night at Double Mountain
Greenneck Daredevils
Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River welcomes local and regional acts to the stage:
Friday, Feb. 17, Greenneck Daredevils (Gorge jam-grass), 8 p.m.
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
Bruce Parker Writer’s Talk at TDAC
The Dalles Art Center presents a Writer’s Talk with Bruce Parker on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. He’ll be discussing his “Ramadan in Summer,” publication (officially known as a ‘Chapbook’) and upcoming poems published in Cirque and Triggerfish Critical Review.
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.
Rae Gordon at 64oz Taphouse
Rae Gordon Band
“The multi-award-winning Rae Gordon Band serves up a potent stew of gritty blues and heartfelt soul,” to 64oz Taphouse in Hood River on Wednesday, Feb. 15, starting at 7 p.m. $5 cover.
