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All in Art
Rain got you in a funk? We can fix that - The Bargeway Pub welcomes the band Froggy tonight, Sept. 29 and the Big River Blues Band on Saturday, Sept. 30 And as the sun is expected for a return performance starting tomorrow, the Gorge will be glowing with entertainment. Check out our guide here.
In this latest in a series of movies reimagining the classic mystery novels of Agatha Christie and directed by Kenneth Branagh, I was constantly astounded by the great work of its individual pieces to produce a movie both highly entertaining and genuinely suspenseful and mysterious.
The Bargeway Pub welcomes Trent Beaver tonight, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. Beaver is known as one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier singer-songwriters. His songwriting and style span multiple genres such as Soul, Americana, vintage Rhythm & Blues. Goldendale also hosts its inaugural Art Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23 as The Gorge is crushing entertainment like a drunk camper with too many beer cans.
Art markets, interactive art experiences and demonstrations, dancing, bands, and a splatter tent experience are all on tap as Goldendale celebrates on Sept. 23 to a backdrop of public art that has been part of the revitalization and beautification project at the four corners of its downtown.
The Bargeway Pub welcomes Cary Novotny and The Soulard Boys tonight, Sept. 6, as they bring high-energy Irish jigs and Country Music on what looks to be a classic September evening in The Dalles. And music and entertainment are overflowing throughout the region.
This week’s entertainment guide has you covered! The Bargeway Pub welcomes a little Big Sky country and classic rock as The Teccas take the stage tonight, August 30 at 6:30 p.m. Keep reading to see more about what’s going on in music, art theatre, and writing this week and get a sneak peak a the Huckleberry Festival schedule for next weekend!
Bargeway Pub will be feeling it Saturday, Aug. 26 as Kevin Selfe and the Tornadoes bring a storm of blues that will put you in a pocket so hard visions of every past lover you ever had will walk across your mind and back out the door, yet again. The Gorge also remains maximus festivus as Music Fest of the Gorge in HR and Huckleberry Fest in Bingen slam the weekend.
Fascination with Fashionation this week at the Bargeway Pub as they meld the worlds of swimwear fashion, dance, music and throw in a touch of delicious merch on Friday, Aug. 18 - all for the benefit of The Next Door. Gorge Entertainment never looked so good. Check out this week’s smoking hot venues.
Bargeway Pub welcomes Big River Blues Band tonight, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. Seems appropriate as the band will be playing the best outdoor venue in The Dalles next to the mighty Columbia. And the heat of summer is ripening up a nice batch of music all over the gorge. This week’s guide overfloweth like tomatoes from your garden.
Bargeway Pub welcomes a Parade of Bad Guys tonight, Aug. 3, before heading into the Hareball with Brewer’s Grade on Friday. Music festivals, movies and culture abound in this week’s tasty entertainment guide. Cut yourself a slice.
This weekend’s line-up of musicians includes local favorites Jeff Carrell and Reddy Black Trio, and Jamie Nasario as well as the one, the only, Loop Ninja AKA Tony Smiley. Check out our packed entertainment guide here.
Jessie Leigh hits the Bargeway Pub tonight, July 21 at 6 p.m. for the United Way of the Columbia Gorge Concert and Auction. The annual fundraiser will also feature Huckleberry Road and a live auction. Tickets are still available online or at the door. $25. And that’s just the beginning. Check out our packed entertainment guide here.
Local youth are preparing to deliver a free circus and arial arts performance titled "Coming Home" on Saturday, July 15 at 12 p.m. in Jackson Park, Hood River.
Trey Rose will bring his Texas Country with a little Pop underneath to the Bargeway Pub in The Dalles on Saturday, July 15. And if you're looking for some more fun, check this packed guide full of music, art, film, comedy, children’s shows and more.
There is still plenty of entertainment on the table as we finish out our Fourth of July week. Check out everything going on in the gorge here or visit our calendar on our home page at cccnews.com. The Bargeway Pub is loading the cannon yet again with 7 shows in 5 days and check out the newly announced Cascadia Campout music fest.
Amber Anderson and Jay Matson Bell are two of the six ceramists featured at Yvonne Pepin-Wakefield’s Art Studio, 3735 Klindt Drive, The Dalles. A variety of clay works will be for sale inside the gallery and along The Riverfront Trail, Saturday July 1, 11-1 p.m.
Our cup runneth over this week of entertainment. Sun-soaked great gigs are flowing like the Columbia. The Bargeway Pub has seven shows in five days alone. Check out Jim Drakes's most epic guide to finding a band, a film, or music festival. Fun is out your front door!
The Dalles Art Center is set to host a captivating exhibition featuring the works of renowned landscape painters Myrna Anderson and Charlene Rivers. The exhibition, which explores the mid-Columbia region, promises to be a visual feast for art enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The opening night reception will take place on Thursday, July 6th from 5 to 7 p.m., with the show running through Saturday, July 29th.
In Across the Spider-Verse we follow in almost equal measure Miles Morales (Spider-Man) and Gwen Stacy (Spider-Woman) as they try to navigate being teenagers, superheroes, and interdimensional travelers. Their relationship is the thread that binds this narrative together, despite the wild and disparate places it goes. It’s a lot. And it’s a blast.
