Weekend looking good: Muralfest in TD, Jams, brews, blues & Coo Coo Ca Choo
This week in Gorge Entertainment
By Jim Drake
Eagles Tribute ‘Hotel California’ in The Dalles Sept. 3
Bishop Sanitation presents “Hotel California - A Salute to The Eagles,” coming to Lewis & Clark Festival Park in The Dalles on Saturday, Sept. 3. Gates open at 4 p.m. “A spirited blend of originality and the pursuit of excellence have taken Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles” to a level of recognition normally reserved for Gold and Platinum recording artists.
By respectfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy award winning sounds of our generation’s Greatest American Songbook, this legendary Southern California group has touched the hearts of fans all over the world. The most successful and longest running show of its kind, Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles,” is the only show to have ever received “Official Authorization” to perform the Eagles catalog of music. So join us on a trip down a dark desert highway… Feel the cool wind in your hair … It’s time to check into …The Hotel California!”
For tickets and more information:
MuralFest NW August 24-28
The Dalles celebrates Northwest MuralFest, August 24 - 28, as 15 murals will be created all over town - artists and amateurs from the nation and the world are joining the local community for this awesome celebration of art and history. All are welcome, training is provided, no previous experience necessary. Visit www.northwestmuralfest.com to sign up for painting or running the festival.
Music Tuesday’s at Tilly Jane’s
Join Tilly Jane’s Sports Bar on the Heights in Hood River for Live Music Tuesdays starting at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 23: Siena Christie
Live Music at Last Stop Saloon
Last Stop Saloon in The Dalles features live music with local favorites and NW regional bands.
Monday Nights: Al Hare, 7-9 p.m.
Tuesday Nights: Jeff Carrel, 7-9 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 26: Ray Lemley (pictured), 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 27: Deep Roots Revival, 7-10 p.m.
Call for Artists of the Gorge 2022 Exhibit
Submissions to the 43rd annual Artists of the Gorge juried art exhibit are being accepted at The Dalles Art Center through Saturday, August 27, at 5 p.m. The show is open to all artists in the Columbia River Gorge; 18 years or older. Max 2 entries per person and original work must have been created in the last 2 years.
Music at Double Mountain
Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River welcomes local and regional acts to the stage:
Thursday, August 25, County Line, 7 p.m. (Americana)
Friday, August 26, Bonneville Power Trio, 8 p.m. (pictured) (Punk-blues)
Saturday, August 27, Slapjack Casualty, 8 p.m. (Folk)
Live Music at Bargeway Pub
Bargeway Pub in The Dalles hosts live music from local and regional bands.
Tuesday, Aug. 23, Redwood Son
Wednesday, Aug. 24, Austin Lindstrom
Thursday, Aug. 25, Al+Nolan
Friday, Aug. 26, Joni Harms (pictured)
Tuesday, Aug. 30, Jess Clemons
Wednesday, Aug. 31, Brady Goss
Sundiver returns to River City
On Friday, Sept. 9, Gorge rockers Sundiver returns to the River City Saloon in Hood River. Music starts at 9 p.m. 21+ over only.
Live Music at Zim’s
Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles presents live local music.
Friday, Aug. 26, Kenny and the Jeffs, 7-9 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 27, 007 Trio, (pictured) 7-9 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 30, Tuesday Taps & Tunes
Author Talks hosted by The Dalles Library
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.
Next session: Thursday, Aug. 25, at 9 a.m. with Liz Wiseman, author of “Impact Players: How to Take the Lead.”
Sign up at: https://libraryc.org/wascocountylibrary/19073
Live Music at Thunder Island
Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks presents the Sunset Live Music Series, continuing Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 6 p.m. with country and Americana band The Night Farmers.
Live Music at The Pines
The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River announces more live music on Sundays from 3-5 p.m. with a cast of rotating musical artists from around The Gorge. Live music continues Fridays, from 6-9 p.m.
August 26, Grateful Growlerz
Sept. 2, County Line
Sept. 9, Kim Field Duo (Blues Harmonica show)
‘Spellbound’ at Granada Theater
Spellbound - perhaps Hitchcock’s greatest film noir mystery ever - screens on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 26-27, at The Granada Theater in The Dalles. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 6 p.m. Tickets $10 at the door.
Live Music at The Ruins
Grupo Masato
Live music at The Ruins in Hood River continues this week:
Tuesday, Aug. 23: Grupo Masato w/ Isabeau Waia'u Walker, 6 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 25: Season Finale of Locals Thursdays with Ten30
Tuesday, Aug. 30: Quick & Easy Boys w/ Crazy Pete
Live music at Working Hands Beer
Working Hands Beer in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.
Friday, Aug. 26, Cary Novotny, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 27, Richard and Tova Tillinghast, (pictured) 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 10, Chasing Ebenezer. 7:30 p.m.
Live music at Route 30
Route 30 Bottles and Brew in The Dalles features live music, trivia nights and more.
Tuesday, Aug. 23: Band Jam with The New Prohibitions, 6 p.m.
Live Music at 64oz Taphouse
64oz Taphouse in Hood River is Bringing the Blues to the stage:
Wednesday, Sept. 7, Rae Gordon, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 21, Lloyd Jones, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 28, Sonny Hess and Lady Kat, 7 p.m.
Hood River First Friday returns Sept. 2
Visit Hood River announces the return of First Friday on Sept. 2, from 5-8 p.m. The September First Friday theme is “ Back To School.” Enjoy live music from CGOA Jazz Collective, Jamba Marimba (pictured) and Musango Marimba. Downtown businesses extend their hours to stay open later than usual, offering an enhanced shopping and dining experience.
Come meet and greet representatives from the Hood River County School District, Food Services, Sports Teams, Robotics Club, Parent Clubs, Transportation Districts and many more. Over 30 vendors, Smokey Bear and the U.S. Forest Service are scheduled to be in attendance as well.
Oak Street from First to Sixth Streets will be closed to vehicle traffic beginning at 4:30 p.m.
‘Camp Fire Night’ at HR Library
On Saturday, Aug. 27, wrap up the summer with a night of “fire, friends and lots of marshmallows,” at the Hood River County Library. Meet at 8:30 p.m. in the library garden for a fun, laid-back night of not quite back-to-school fun. For teens ages 13 to 19.
Mid Columbia Concert Association announces Fall lineup
The Mid Columbia Concert Association continues to bring quality shows to The Dalles with the 2022-23 season. Coming up:
Sept. 22: Marsh Family Band
Oct. 6: Jarabe Mexicano
Nov. 9: The Four C Notes (Frankie Valli Tribute)
March 7: Empire Trio (Classical Crossover Trio)
April 23: Black Market Trust (5-piece acoustic)
May 12: Molly in the Mineshaft (Contemporary Folk)
Tickets and more information, as well as season passes, available at:
Live Music at Jacob Williams Winery
Jacob Williams Winery presents local and regional live music at the tasting room in Wishram, Wash. Music is from 1-4 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 27, Stephanie Sweet (singer-songwriter)
Families in the Park return
Free Families in the Park concerts return to Hood River’s Jackson Park on Thursdays in August. Music starts at 7 p.m. Bring blankets/chairs. Presented by Hood River Lions and Gorge Community Foundation.
August 25: Hit Machine
Summer Reading, concerts at HR County Library
Summer Reading at the Hood River County Library is in full swing and sources say that it’s easy to track your progress on the Beanstalk Tracker app. Sign up individually or the whole family.
Several free concerts throughout the summer are planned in the Georgiana Smith Memorial Garden:
Wednesday, August 31, Reptile Man (Inside in the Reading Room), 5:30 p.m.
Darcelle XV returns to Route 30
Don’t miss the return of the Darcelle XV Drag Show to Route 30 Bottles and Brew in The Dalles, on Monday, Aug. 29. Two shows: 6:30 p.m and 8:30 p.m. Get your tickets now at Route 30 - they sell out fast!
Live music at Grateful Vineyard
Live music continues at Hood River’s Grateful Vineyard.
Music is from 4-6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 24, Honey Jays (Fireside acoustic duo)
Sunday, Aug. 28, The Wasco Brothers, (Honky Tonk from The Gorge)
Wednesday, Aug. 31, Dave Henehan Trio with Hunter Parmentier and Tim Ortlieb (Contemporary and classic jazz)
Live Music at Stave and Stone
Stave and Stone’s Winery at the Vineyard (3827 Fletcher Drive, Hood River) brings live music to the stage on Sundays from 3-5 p.m.
Aug. 28, Willy & Nelson (Rock, Country, Pop)
