World renowned photographer and Mosier resident John Chao invites the public to share a once-in-a-lifetime experience at MoonMountain Highway in Bingen on September 25th, from 6-9 p.m. Chao will display a series of his mega-photographs for the first time ever and will give a talk about his new book 50-Year Vision Quest, a penned memoir composed of 500 photographs taken over his 50 year adventure with the camera.

Artists will open their studios to the community to view their displayed artworks over the weekend to build community, promote artistry and spread inspiration.

Recent chatter about a door opening up on Mt. Adams in an area where the glacier has melted and supposed paranormal activity is occurring- a possible UFO hanger? - provide interesting timing. Our man of reviews’ Jim Drake just happened upon a film of the same subject matter. He even interviewed the directors.

Zora Richardson will be taking her talents to Alabama after she wowed judges in Salem on Aug. 7, winning the Oregon Distinguished Young Women’s Program. The ASB President at TDHS said she looked forward to helping out with the 2022 program in Wasco County and thanked those that brought her up.

"You can’t predict a sunset but you know it’s a beautiful view in the Gorge for a sunset anytime," said Portland-painter Elo Wobig.

“This exhibition is a glance at what a common laborer lives during cherry season, it’s just a small slice of the story, but a story that not everyone in the Columbia River Gorge is aware of,” said Méndez.

CGCC students who transfer to Pacific Northwest College of Art at Willamette University are now able to receive a scholarship of $22,000 per year, guaranteed for up to three-and-a-half years, for a total of $77,000.

Columbia Center for the Arts is hosting a 6 week camp for kids ages 8-12.

Hood River artist Judy Larsen, has created an amazing hand beaded tribute to Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ painting which is now on display at The Dalles Art Center.

The Dalles Art Center will unveil a new art exhibit, Now What!?! on July 8th from 5 PM to 7 PM at The Dalles Art Center.

My Tattoo Journey and The History of Tattoos

The City is soliciting written, sealed bids for this property’s sale. The minimum acceptable bid to the City is $50,000. The property has no site address. Its legal description is: Lots 6 and 7, WILL’S FIRST ADDITION TO DALLES CITY, in the City of The Dalles, County of Wasco, State of Oregon.

Sculpture, plantings and vibrant colors have transformed Kelly Avenue this week as multiple projects, both public and private, have coalesced to give the thoroughfare an inviting and clean look. Check it out.

The Dalles organist Garry Estep will present a concert on the Phelps-d’Autremont pipe organ located at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday, June 6 at 2 p.m.

American Treasure Bob Dylan is 80 today. He once peddled the streets of The Dalles and found solace at Klindt’s Booksellers. Dan Ross made sure not to screw it up.

The Dalles High School’s Drama Group this year has produced an original musical, Young Ben Snipes. The video will be live on Friday, May 21, 2021. The Musical captures the larger-than-life character of Ben Snipes, migrant, cattle-baron, and entrepreneur. Snipes is in the range of heroes that joins the company of famous honorees as Teddy Roosevelt and Will Rogers.

Fun and learning delivered! Play & Learn is giving away free arts and craft supplies and bilingual activity boxes to families in Wasco, Hood River, Sherman, Gilliam, and Wheeler Counties to help parents and kids fill their time with fun and educational activities.

Ceramics as well as throwing a little clay will be happening at The Dalles Art Center this Saturday, May 15 as the gallery showcases its market of incredible pieces brought about by a collaboration of local and regional artists. As expected, five local artists were included in Beyond the Construct: Penny Wallace, Yvonne Wakefield, Savannah Lawton, Tom Bottman, and Jonathan Kranzley. While you're at it, check out the incredible flowers and the newly refurbished floor. Gorrrrrrrrgeous!

Melissa takes us on a journey of discovering her talent, who inspired her along the way, her path to sobriety, her different take on therapy, and how tragedy released an untapped gift she never knew she had.

Sally Fasulo, Bonnie Foote, Ann Ketchum, and Connie Christensen work away at the wall of Mah Jongg tiles on Wednesday Afternoon, May 5 at 409 Lincoln Street, The Dalles. The group has been getting together on Wednesdays to play the Chinese game for more than two decades.