This Week in Gorge Entertainment: Yak Attack, Betty White and some Midnight & Moonshine
By Jim Drake
Home At Last ‘Betty White’ Fundraiser
Celebrate the Life of a most treasured actor and iconic national personality with a contribution to Home at Last animal shelter in honor of the legacy of Betty White. Make a contribution through Monday, Jan. 17 (the 100th Birthday Celebration) and funds will aid shelter facilities, play yards, kennels, and more.
https://www.facebook.com/donate/5116134251730647/4491264604306151/
‘Legato,’ Yak Attack return to River City
On Friday, Jan. 14, Legato Gusto returns to Hood River’s River City Saloon. The five-piece band promises Boogie, Rock and Swing. 9 p.m. start. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Jan. 15, as Yak Attack returns - “Simply” described as “Live Looping Meets House Meets Breakbeat Meets Eleckro-funk Meets Drum and Bass Meet Trip Hop.” Show starts at 9 p.m. and advance tickets at: https://m.bpt.me/event/5322903
Live Music at The Pines
Live music at The Pines Tasting Room continues on Fridays from 6-9 p.m.
Jan. 14: Heart & Hammer (Acoustic Folk)
Jan. 21: Chasing Ebenezer (Irish Folk Rock)
Music at Working Hands Beer
Working Hands Beer is one of the Latest Beer and Cider Endeavours located on the Heights in Hood River. Upcoming live music shows include:
Saturday, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. Al Hare
Saturday, Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. Sunny Pache
Saturday, Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. Stephanie Tama-Sweet
Friday, March 4, 7:30 p.m. Albert Nicholas
‘African Queen’ at Granada Theater
Moviegoers can travel back to 1951 for Humphrey Bogart’s award-winning performance in “African Queen,” on Friday, Jan. 21, at the Granada Theater in The Dalles. The Technicolor Classic also featured Katherine Hepburn. Doors 5:30 p.m., show at 6 p.m. Get Ready to Melt With You? Recent Marquee Signage indicates the 80s pop band Modern English is planning a concert on June 11 at the Granada and preliminary research shows The Dalles is on the band’s 2022 tour schedule! Let’s hope the Snow Melts by Then!
Dancing with the Gorge Stars Jan. 14
Dancing with the Gorge Stars returns Friday, Jan. 14, at The Dalles High School, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at Klindt's Booksellers and Stationers, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce or online at http://midcolumbiacommunityconcerts.org/
Winter Music Festival of The Gorge Jan. 22
Winter Music Festival of The Gorge is a benefit for music programs in Hood River area schools, specifically the Matt Klee Memorial Fund, developed to celebrate Matt Klee’s life and dedication to bringing kids the experience of live music. Bands will include The Groove Cabin, The Junebug Boys, The Isolated Oscillators and the HRVHS Choir. Concert runs on Saturday, Jan. 22, from 2-8 p.m. at The Ruins in Hood River. Tickets $12 in advance at https://www.tickettomato.com/event/7367 and the venue has COVID policies in place.
Gigs Here and There
Friday, Jan. 14, The Reddy Black Trio (Al Hare, Kenny Olsen, Jeff Minnick) play Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles, 7-9 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 16, Mark Tegio (Americana) plays at Grateful Vineyard in Hood River, 4-6 p.m.
Music at Bargeway Pub
Midnight & Moonshine
Bargeway Pub in The Dalles presents music on Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m.
Jan. 12 - Tyson Huckins (local singer/songwriter)
Jan. 19 - Midnight & Moonshine (pictured) (Keyboard/vocal arrangements)
Jan. 26 - Chris Baron (Modern folk/rock)
‘Seussical’ Auditions Jan. 10, 12
Auditions for a Children’s Theatre production of “Seussical Jr,” take place Monday and Wednesday, Jan. 10 and 12, from 4-6 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.
Coming up at the Civic in mid-February, a masquerade charity gala: Eclipsed! “where mayhem is the appetizer, madness is the main course and murder is served up a la carte.” Details at: https://thedallescivic.com/calendar-of-events
The Dalles Art Center highlights ‘All Together’ project
A video showcasing photomontage artist Beth Kerschen and painter Chris Pothier collaborating on the mural project “All Together The Dalles'' is a behind the scenes look at how artists are working on an unique mural that brings the look of downtown buildings and the sweeping landscape of the surrounding area together into a whole New View. Executive Director Scott Stephenson narrates and Story Gorge helps with the production. https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/
Trivia Night at Thunder Island
Join Scott Anderson on Thursday, Jan. 13, from 6-9 p.m. at Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks for a fun night of Trivia competition - including participating in a Three-Month Challenge that could result in “really big” prizes, and bragging rights due to your team’s superior fun fact knowledge.
‘Through the Decades’ Awards Banquet Jan. 20
Make plans now for “Through the Decades” Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet coming up on Thursday, Jan. 20, 6 p.m. at The Dalles Readiness Center. Food, fun, dancing and music brought to you by The Dalles Chamber in celebration of community members that have gone above and beyond!
‘Uke Day’ coming online Feb. 5
Aaron Keim
Unbeknownst to most, it turns out that Saturday, Feb. 5 is also known as “Baritone Uke Day.” A Zoom workshop is in the works for Baritone Ukulele players covering intermediate playing styles, and instructors include Gorge luthier Aaron Keim. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cmi2/624170
