Discovery Center offers free interpretive walk on full moon, Sept. 20
Take a Harvest Moon walk, Monday, September 20th under the full moon on The Dalles’ Riverfront Trail. Enjoy a one-hour interpretive nature walk with a Columbia Gorge Discovery Center astronomer and guide. Meet in front of Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum at 6:45 p.m. Sunset is at 7:05 p.m., and the full moon rises at 7:28 p.m.
Little Music City jams first hall of fame with Trio
Three local legends got another shot at the stage on Aug. 7th at the Bargeway Pub as the Little Music City Hall of fame inducted its first trio.
This Week in Gorge Entertainment Aug. 31
When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. Our local columnist for entertainment Gorge-wide has a good sampling of coming shows and events, including Quiet Riot, Resolectrics, Ben Warren Band, Far Out West, Chihuahua Desert, Megan Alder Ted Horwitz and Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’.
Boka Marimba to bring world music to HR Sept. 12
The sound of African marimba is coming to the Gorge, along with the music of Mexico, Eastern Europe, Japan and other far-flung locations, as the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association presents Music from the Global Village, a new monthly music series.
CGOA Welcomes Musicians for a New Season of Rehearsals and Performances
The Columbia Gorge Orchestra is seeking performers for their Sinfonietta, Voci Choir, Jazz Collective Big band, Stages Theatre, Youth Chorus and String Quartet ensembles!
Interview with guitarist Jennifer Batten; She plays Hood River Thursday, Aug. 26
Our Jim Drake zoomed in an interview with Jennifer Batten, whose career as a rock guitarist is most notable for several world tours with the King of Pop, Micheal Jackson. Calling Portland home, Batten has assembled a lineup of NW musicians for her new band, Full Steam, who specialize in 80s rock covers. They’re set to play Thursday in Hood River.
This Week in Gorge Entertainment- Aug. 24
When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. Our local columnist for entertainment Gorge-wide has a good sampling of coming shows and events, including Lloyd Jones, The Wasco Brothers, Jennifer Batten, Jess Clemens, Becky Kutz and the Richard Morrow Band.
A little 'trail magic' at Pacific Crest Trail Days in Cascade Locks
Thousands flocked to Cascade Locks this weekend, Aug. 20-22, as the annual PCT Days kicked into high gear after a hiatus during COVID. Above - “Wild” - that’s his trail name- ran the obstacle course at the Merrell booth. He knocked it off in 20 seconds while the camera person was also blown over. See black shoes.
Movie Review: Mt. Adams Paranormal? It sure is in this Movie
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.
This Week in Gorge Entertainment- Aug. 18
When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. Our local columnist for entertainment Gorge-wide has a good sampling of coming shows and events, including the Night Farmers Jeff Buehner's The Loyal Order, Suckerpunch and the John Bunzow Band.
Richardson to Represent: TDHS student Going to DYW Nationals
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.
Moose Lodge hosting Family-Oriented Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 28
The Dalles Moose Lodge 2075 is hosting a Community Block Party on Saturday, August 28, 2021, from 10 am until 10 pm. This will take place in the parking lot of Discounts Plus and the event will be geared toward families.
This Week in Gorge Entertainment- Aug. 11
When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. Our local columnist for entertainment Gorge-wide has a good sampling of coming shows and events, including Gary Pryor of Mosier’s new release, Families in the Park Concert Series, an open mic, and a Pacific Coast Trail Party. Read more here. CCCNews.com Columbia Community Connection
This Week in Entertainment by Jim Drake - Aug. 4, 2021
When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. Our local columnist for entertainment Gorge-wide has a good sampling of coming shows and events, including the classic horror movies, stand-up comedy and some Burgin Blues. Read more here.
Entertainment: Stevenson Music Fest Announced; Canned Heat, Molly Hatchet headed to TD
When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. Our local columnist for entertainment Gorge-wide has a good sampling of coming shows and events, including the Stevenson Music Fest, Canned Heat in TD Legends #2, and even a Little Music City’s Hall of Fame. Read more here.
Time is Running Out to Enter This Year's Wasco County Fair!
Only two days left to enter livestock!
Cascade Singers bustin' loose, plan live concert for Fall
The Dalles Cascade Singers are back in action as we prepare for our first live concert in 2021. This Fall concert features music from the hit musicals Anything Goes, West Side Story, Godspell, Rent, and Hamilton. The concert is slated for October and we are inviting new singers to join our group.
It's a Hot Week in Gorge Entertainment- July 21
When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. Our local columnist for entertainment Gorge-wide has a good sampling of coming shows and events, including the Hood River County Fair Schedule, Mark Daly’s new release and the Santana-inspired Soul Sacrifice. Read more here.
Looking for live music? Here are some gems & jams
CCCNews’ Music Columnist Jim Drake takes us through some of this week’s offerings in music, art and entertainment, ranging from The Marshall Tucker Band to a tribute to Les Vaughn. Go inside and outside the music with Drake’s weekly update on Gorge happenings.
Marshall Tucker headlines TD Music Fest Saturday, July 17
Legends of The Dalles will bring 7 hours of music to our fair city this Saturday with legends such as The Marshall Tucker Band, HEART guitar man Roger Fisher, Latin - American Fusion with The Bobby Torres Ensemble, and the Blues, Rock and Soul of Eric Sugar Larsen. Read more here.