Nov 3

Nov 3 Five themes chosen for downtown TD Murals

The Committee members of The Northwest MuralFest are excited to release 5 of the chosen themes for the upcoming 2022 event in The Dalles. After receiving input and suggestions from 200 plus individuals we have identified 5 clear fan favorites.

Oct 25

Oct 25 Gorge Sinfonietta Returns to Live, Indoor Performances with World Premiere...and Bigfoot

Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association

The Dalles, Art, Entertainment, Home Page

Join the Gorge Sinfonietta, with guest narrators and performers Tom Burns, Peter Tappert, Jennifer Miller Harty, Marcos Galvez and Kathleen Morrow for concerts fun for everyone, including the northwest premiere of "The Frog Prince" by Steven Winteregg and the world premiere of "A Sasquatch Portrait!" Friday, Nov. 5 at 7 PM, Discovery Center in The Dalles; Sunday, Nov 7 at 2 PM, River of Life Church, Hood River.

Oct 22

Oct 22 Poetry Reading & Book Signing: Local Mystic Poet Chelan Harkin Talks Redefining God; Drawing Inspiration from Hafiz

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Entertainment, Home Page, Art

On October 23rd, Chelan Harkin will have her first-ever in-person poetry reading and book signing event to celebrate the release of her second mystic poetry book “Let Us Dance! The Stumble and Whirl With the Beloved”.

Oct 19

Oct 19 Best in Sew, Columbia River Gorge Quilt Show Announces Winners

Cole Goodwin

Art, Home Page

Columbia River Gorge Quilters’ Guild announces the winners of its annual quilt show. Quilters from around the gorge brought their best work from their sewing tables for judging this year.

Sep 24

Sep 24 50-Year Vision Quest Brings Once In a Lifetime Photography Experience to the Gorge

Cole Goodwin

Entertainment, Home Page, The Dalles, Art, Positive News

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.

Sep 16

Sep 16 Gorge Artists are Opening their Doors for the 2021 Gorge Artist Open Studios Tour

Cole Goodwin

Art, Entertainment, Home Page, Hood River County, The Dalles, Positive News

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

Aug 19

Aug 19 Movie Review: Mt. Adams Paranormal? It sure is in this Movie

Jim Drake

Art, Entertainment, Home Page, Klickitat County

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.

Aug 18

Aug 18 Richardson to Represent: TDHS student Going to DYW Nationals

Tom Peterson

Art, Entertainment, Home Page

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.

Aug 17

Aug 17 2021 Pacific Northwest Plein Air in the Columbia Gorge Paint-Off and Exhibition Announces Winners

Cole Goodwin

Art, Home Page, The Dalles

"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.

Aug 6

Aug 6 Photography Exhibit Offers Glimpse into the Lives of Migrant Workers in The Dalles

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Home Page, Art

“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.

Jul 22

Jul 22 Two colleges offer new option for art students

Columbia Gorge Community College

Art, Education, Positive News

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.

Jul 16

Jul 16 Columbia Center for the Arts Camp

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Art, The Dalles, Positive News

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

Jul 8

Jul 8 HR Artist Creates Stunningly Detailed Hand-Beaded "Starry Night"

Cole Goodwin

Art, Home Page, The Dalles, Positive News

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.

Jul 8

Jul 8 Now What!?! Opens July 8th at The Dalles Art Center

Cole Goodwin

Art, Home Page, The Dalles

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.

Jul 6

Jul 6 My Tattoo Journey and The History of Tattoos

Xavier Orion-Olaez

History, Art, Home Page

My Tattoo Journey and The History of Tattoos

Jun 15

Jun 15 NOTICE SOLICITING SEALED BIDS FOR SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY

Columbia Community Connection

Business, The Dalles, Art, Home Page

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.

Jun 2

Jun 2 Little Art City Spins Kelly Avenue in Right Direction

Tom Peterson

Business, Art, Environment, Home Page

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.

May 25

May 25 Estep to Perform on Organ in Fundraiser for Family in Need

Karl Vercouteren

Art, Entertainment, Positive News

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.

May 24

May 24 Dan Ross & Dylan: Cast your dancing spell my way, I promise to go under it

Tom Peterson

Art, Home Page, The Dalles

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.

May 20

May 20 TD High Drama Brings Oregon Trail Adventurer to Life on Friday

Stephen Jupe

Art, Positive News, The Dalles, Wasco County, History, Education

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.

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