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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.

Jul 21

Jul 21 United Way Concert & Auction tonight at Bargeway; Weekend Thumping with entertainment

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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.

Jul 21

Jul 21 Get Ready to Skate! Youth Roller Derby Camp Begins August 7

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Starting Monday, August 7th, 2023 at 9 a.m. the Hood River Armory and Gorge Roller Derby will welcome kids aged 9 to 17 to build confidence, teamwork, have fun skating, and learn the basics of roller skating, and roller derby!

Jul 20

Jul 20 Goldendale Pride is back, and it’s a party

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Pride returns to Goldendale this weekend and this time it’s a block party at the 100 block of West Allyn Street.

Jul 13

Jul 13 2 Under 25: Young Up and Coming Artists to be Featured at The Dalles Art Center Aug 3

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The Dalles Art Center will host 2 Under 25 a show featuring two artists under the age of 25, with unique styles and approaches to their work. An opening night reception, will be held on, Thursday, August 3rd, from 5-7 p.m.; the show will be on display at TDAC through Saturday, August 26th.

Jul 13

Jul 13 Food For All Summer Concert Set for August 12

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The panoramic views from the lawns of AniChe Cellars in Underwood, Washington, will be the backdrop for the 2023 Food For All Concert fundraiser for Washington Gorge Action Programs Food Bank Network onSaturday, August 12, 2023, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Jul 12

Jul 12 Local Youth to Perform in Free Circus and Aerial Arts Performance at Jackson Park

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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.

Jul 11

Jul 11 Trey Rose of The Voice hits Bargeway Pub July 15; Two more music festivals on tap

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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.

Jul 8

Jul 8 Column: Ghost Walk Reveals the Other Side of The Dalles

Sarah Cook

By infusing the Ghost Walk with robust lessons in history, Cody Yeager manages to create a strangely grounded event—this despite the amount of time we spent talking about, say, the ghost cat who lives on the 3rd floor of the old Gates Hotel building.

Jul 5

Jul 5 Entertainment still booming after the sparkle and fade - check out this week's events

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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.

Jun 30

Jun 30 Get Ready To Blow It UP! Fourth of July igniting around the Gorge

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It’s time to light that fuse.

Patriotism is blowing up all over the Gorge as the towns of the Mid-Columbia are riding the Fourth of July Rocket into a deluge of parades, runs, food, music and good times with our neighbors. The Dalles, Hood River, Goldendale, Cascade Locks, White Salmon, Stevenson, and Skamania County are all offering a charcuterie tray of fun peppered with gunpowder.

Jun 28

Jun 28 Movie Review: Asteroid City Embodies "charm, humor, beauty and heartbreak"

Local movie reviewer Mo Burford, shares the scoop on Wes Anderson’s latest film Asteroid City. Burford calls the film “painstakingly crafted" and "equal parts charm, humor, aesthetic beauty and heartbreak."

Jun 27

Jun 27 Gorge Entertainment Guide: Mark Calendar for United Way Concert & Auction at Bargeway

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Guitars? Check. Amps? Check. Beverage? Check. Guide to get you there? Check. Double Check! This week in Gorge Entertainment is giving you the go-ahead for a good time. Check out the latest in music, art, literature, film and juggling here.

Jun 21

Jun 21 Bargeway slammin with 7 shows in 5 days; Drake's the most epic entertainment guide.

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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!

Jun 20

Jun 20 The Dalles Arts Center Presents Geometry & Whimsy

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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.

Jun 19

Jun 19 Movie Review: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Tom Peterson

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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.

Jun 14

Jun 14 Here's What's Happening in Gorge Entertainment

Whether you’re looking for blues guitar performed by Kevin Selfe at Bargeway Pub, a storytelling Father's Day comedy show performed by Jon Bennett at Bingen theater, Pride month trivia, a car show, or an extraterrestrial birthday party bash there is plenty of entertainment to choose from this month.

Jun 11

Jun 11 Stevenson's Waterfront Farmers Market Kicks Off the Season with a Vibrant Celebration

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The first farmer's market of the 2023 season took place on Saturday, June 10th, and Stevenson's waterfront was transformed into a bustling hub of activity and community spirit. The new location of the farmer's market added an extra charm, providing a picturesque backdrop for a day filled with fun, food, and festivities.

Jun 7

Jun 7 Texas Trio Hits Bargeway like a Hurricane on Saturday June 10; Trout Lake, Mosier, Arlington in the mix with music fests