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With former Intelligence Official David Grusch testifying to Congress that the US had discovered a “UFP” (Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon) and stating they “Have recovered non-human biologics”, CCCNews reached out to locals asking them their thoughts on the existence of life from other planets being amongst us.
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.
The Dalles, OR, August, 2023— With pink fever gripping the nation, locals donned their best Barbie inspired fashions to showings of the Barbie movie in the Columbia River Gorge.
Barbie has quickly become the top grossing movie of the year and for good reason. Love it or hate it, Barbie has struck a nerve worldwide, holding up a mirror to the role patriarchy, feminism, culture, consumerism, and gender roles play in our lives.
The Dalles Wasco County Library will celebrate Harry Potter’s Birtthday today from 3-6 p.m. and Harry Potter Trivia from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Tony Smiley put on an energetic, genre-mashing, mix tape of a one-man-band style show featuring original music and crowd-pleasing hits from Eminem, Snoop Dog, Four Non Blondes, Bob Marley, the Beatles, Billy Idol and so much more!
Visit Hood River (VHR) has announced their August First Friday event Hot August Nights. Set to take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on August 4th, on Oak Street in downtown Hood River, the event will feature a car show, art, vendors, live music and more!
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.
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!
Pride returns to Goldendale this weekend and this time it’s a block party at the 100 block of West Allyn Street.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
