This Week in Gorge Entertainment- Sept. 21
By Jim Drake
‘Back to Future’ supports Education Foundation Sept. 23
Re-watching the 80s classic movie “Back to the Future” can help Wasco County schools provide grants to teachers and help classrooms for innovative learning. How? It’s easy - your movie ticket proceeds will go toward an Education Foundation fundraising event being held on Thursday, Sept. 23, at Sunshine Mill in The Dalles. The only question is: Why didn’t they make it a Triple Feature? You did know that Micheal J. Fox and crew made two follow-up movies, with the release of Back to the Future III in 1990, didn’t you? The Western Theme would have been perfect, too. I’m betting on more Back to the Future in Your Future.
Cemetery Tales streams Oct. 1-3
For the past Decade, Cemetery Tales have taken place (wait for it….) in a Cemetery! But this year, the History Museum of Hood River County announces that the popular series that portrays notable Hood River personalities from the past will take place as an online streaming event October 1-3. This first-ever film production will feature Nisei community leader and orchardist Ray Sato and amiable horse and auto enthusiast C.P. "Cap" McCan and much more. Director Joe Garoutte leads a cast of 11 actors who will help bring the past to life. Online video rental is valid for 48 hours. And, best of all - No Rewinding of those pesky VHS tapes. Tickets at: bit.ly/CTales2021
‘Little Music City’ featured in KOIN6 Explore The Dalles episode 11 a.m. today, Sept. 21
Join in a special event as Nicole DeCosta of KOIN6 visits The Dalles on Tuesday, Sept. 21 for a filming of an Explore The Dalles segment. Stop by The Last Stop Saloon at 11 a.m. for a musical performance by Al Hare and his discussion about turning The Dalles into Little Music City. Who knows, you may get “Discovered” because you were one of the Extras on the Set!
Tray Dahl Jugtime band show canceled
Mid Columbia Community Concert Association regrets to inform music fans that theTray Dahl and Jugtime Ragband show scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 30, at The Dalles Civic Auditorium has been canceled due to the band’s concern over the increasing numbers of Covid cases. The concert association is working to reschedule its concert for the spring of 2022. For more information visit www.mccca.org
Sweet N’ Juicy at River City Sept. 24
If “Fruit Suits” and funk-rock grooves have your attention, you might want to head over to River City Saloon in Hood River on Friday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. and catch a Sweet N’ Juicy show. Interesting non-standard combo of Bass, Drums and Synth/ Keys puts a unique spin on the dance floor. No cover charge, and hopefully no Expiration Date on the Produce, but 21 and over only.
New Sci-Fi book ‘In Beta’ features ‘White Salmon References’
I think we have a Media Trend Happening. A few weeks ago, I talked about an independent Sci-Fi movie that featured Mount Adams
https://www.columbiacommunityconnection.com/the-dalles/mt-adams-movie-review?rq=drake
Now, reports are filtering in about a Sci-Fi novel called “In Beta,” which has “a lot of White Salmon references that locals will enjoy.” Written by Portland author and 2000 CHS graduate Prescott Harvey, the book’s main character lives in a town called Bickleton and discovers a video game code that can seemingly change reality. Will they use the cheat codes to save themselves and all of existence?
‘Vision Quest’ book signing Sept. 25
And speaking of books, John Chao, Mosier resident and author of “50-Year Vision Quest” will be on hand for a book signing and reception on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 6-9 p.m. at the Moon Mountain Highway Shop & Gallery, 113 W. Steuben, in Bingen, Wash. The gallery will feature some of Chao’s photographs in a “mega-size” format and promises “a visual spectacle never the likes seen.”
Chasing Ebenezer at Thunder Island Sept. 22
Chasing Ebenezer is a Northwest “World Folk-Rock" band that highlights gypsy fiddle, acoustic guitar and drums/percussive rhythms. Catch them at Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks on Wednesday, Sept. 22 from 6-8:30 p.m.
Builders, Butchers at Ruins Sept. 21
Portland’s The Builders & The Butchers return to The Ruins in Hood River for a show on Tuesday, Sept. 21. Singer Ryan Sollee leads this folk-rock band that has made six albums so far, including The Spark, hailed as a work of “hellfire and brimstone intensity.” In the vein of bands like The Decemberists, the Builder’s sound is all at once brooding, dark and engaging. 6-9 p.m. Rock band Turbo Perfecto opens.
Singer Ryan Sollee
‘Lost Shadow’ author at Jackson Park Sept. 26
Another Book! (What’s Going On Here?!) Author Claire Gilchrist leads a coyote-themed scavenger hunt at Jackson Park in Hood River on Sunday, Sept. 26, at 4 p.m. The event will celebrate the release of Gilchrist’s new book, “Lost Shadow.” Kids 7-13 should enjoy this “Song Dog Adventure,” which follows the travels of Pica, the city coyote, in a quest to return home.
Night Farmers at MoCo Sept. 25
Reports say that The Night Farmers had so much fun at Mosier’s MoCo last time that they’re playing there again on Saturday, Sept. 25. Music starts at 5 p.m. Expect lots of Americana and Outlaw Country tunes.
‘War Wagon’ at Granada Theater Sept. 25, 26
Take a trip back to 1967 for the John Wayne classic movie “The War Wagon,” onscreen Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25 and 26 at The Granada Theater in The Dalles. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.Tickets can be found at www.granadatheatrethedalles.com
