Bargeway Pub & Catering’s Entertainment Weekly

By Jim Drake at gorgeentertainment@gmail.com

April Fool Edition! Things are busy here and We’re Not Foolin! It’s so busy, there’s even an Eclipse on the schedule! So dig your protective glasses out from the last time around who knows, maybe we’ll get lucky and get some clear skies! All the best in Music, Arts and Entertainment is Right Here!

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Want to get your event onboard? Send the details to Entertainment Guru Jim Drake at gorgeentertainment@gmail.com and make it a Great Show! ‘Cause they can’t go if they don’t know.

Bargeway Pub

Here’s a little inside info on the Bargeway front. The Pub is coming up on its 5th anniversary, and it is going to be a Bargeway Bash with a three-day music fest featuring two stages and 20 bands and enough suds to sink a submarine. Mark your calendars for the kick-off on May 17.

In the meantime, enjoy another great week of food and entertainment with the following lineup at The Dalles Premier Outdoor Venue.

Al Hare plays Tacos and Tequila Thursday this week on April 4. Authentic Street Tacos, Sizzling Fajitas, Loaded Burritos, And, of course, it wouldn't be Taco Thursday without a special selection of TEQUILA!

Friday, April 5 - Tyson Huckins, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 6 - Rich & Blonde, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 7, Dave Tallman takes on Senior Sundays. Steak specials - chicken fried, Salisbury and Hamburger - start flowing at 4 p.m. and Tallman brings the music at 5 p.m. Hit that mix with a Hurricane and stir.

Feast of Words at Hood River County Library

Save the Date: The Hood River County Library Foundation’s 11th annual Feast of Words is happening on Saturday, May 4, 5:30-8 p.m.

Feast of Words supports the Library Foundation and the event brings an evening of fun, local food, wine, beer, a live auction and a chance for a Golden Ticket raffle to get your pick of the live auction items. Live music from Pavement Ends. Tickets and donation options available at:

https://event.auctria.com/f5ac3c36-9bdc-46a0-b3f1-42c9835e956d/

Justin Copeland at Griffin House

It’s an evening of jazz music featuring Justin Copeland at the Griffin House in Hood River on Sunday, April 7, 5-7 p.m. Trumpet player, pianist, composer and educator Justin Copeland will be accompanied by pianist Todd Marston. Copeland, based in Chicago, tours with numerous jazz bands as well as a solo artist, contributing to the jazz scene for over a decade. Some proceeds from the event benefit local non-profit agencies.

Tickets available at:

https://www.thegriffinhouse.com/happenings/justincopeland-concert-6pze5

Voci presents ‘Shared Humanity’

The Voci Community Choir presents a “moving, exciting and varied program of choral music celebrating the common elements of the human experience.” The concert is Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m. at Hood River Valley Christian Church.

Cherry Festival Comedy Night at Civic Auditorium

D&D Comedy presents Cherry Festival Comedy Night featuring Carmen Lagala at The Dalles Civic Auditorium on Friday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m.

Carmen Lagala is a New York City based stand-up comedian who made her network television debut in 2018 on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Originally from Vermont, Carmen endears audiences with her small-town charm, delivering jokes that are smart, dark, dirty and playful. Carmen was featured in the 2018 New York Comedy Festival for stand-up, sketch, a roast, and her own show “Puppets Present” which was a Time Out New York pick for “Best Shows to See”. She’s performed in several other festivals including Brooklyn Comedy Festival, Bridgetown, Rogue Island, and the Women in Comedy Festival.

Tickets are $20 in advance, available at thedallescivic.com. Group tickets are also available while supplies last. Tickets at the door will be $5 more. Note: Due to mature content, this is an 18 and over show.

Live Music at Double Mountain

Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River brings local and regional music to the stage.

Friday, April 5, Bennett Matteo Band (Blues), 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 11, Blue Jay Blue (Rock-folk), 6:30 p.m.

Friday, April 12, Hank Topless and Forest Grove Outlaws (Honkytonk), 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 18, Leon Majcen (Folk), 6:30 p.m.

Friday, April 19, Jay Si Proof (Indie Funk), 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 25, Dumpster Joe (Old-time Jugband), 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 27, Leadbetter & Moore (Rock), 7:30 p.m.

The Garden Show at The Dalles Art Center

The Dalles Art Center presents The Garden Show exhibit, April 18 through May 23. Featuring artists of the greater Cascadia area whose work answers the question: How does nature show up in our everyday lives through a garden? Opening Night Party, Thursday, April 18, 5 - 7 pm.

About The Event

The Dalles Art Center & TDAC Landscaping Committee and The Beautification Committee of The City of The Dalles present an exhibit and multi-week schedule of programs around the concept that the beauty of nature can be found in the garden.

The exhibit at TDAC will showcase regional Cascadia artists who are creating work in response to the prompt: How does nature show up in our everyday lives through a garden? Historically, gardens have been designed to tame the wild with the use of landscaping tools and chemicals. In more recent years, aligned with the effort to create pollinator/bird/animal-friendly green spaces has helped to increase the use of native plants and to reduce the use of chemicals. In this exhibit, artists are reckoning with the concepts of traditional and non-traditional standards of beauty as they explore the wild in our everyday lives. Pieces must depict a garden/green space or be made to be placed in a garden. All mediums will be represented: paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, ceramic art and textile/fabric arts.

‘Total Eclipse of the Pub’ event at Thunder Island

Join Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks for a Total Eclipse of the Pub, Monday, April 8. “Indulge in our house-made Moon Pies available exclusively on this celestial occasion. Plus, every order includes a complimentary pair of eclipse glasses for a truly immersive experience. Don't miss out on this cosmic culinary adventure!” Eclipse event spans from 10:33 a.m. to 12:19 p.m.

Eclipse Details

“A total solar eclipse will take place at the Moon's ascending node on Monday, April 8, 2024, visible across North America and dubbed the Great North American Eclipse by some of the media.” “There will be a 23% partial eclipse in Portland, according to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. While the entire eclipse event spans from 10:33 a.m. to 12:19 p.m., the peak or “maximum eclipse” will occur at 11:25 a.m. when the moon covers 23% of the sun's diameter.”

Clubs meet at TD Library

Bookclubs and more meet at The Dalles Library:

Tuesday, April 2, Happiness Book Club, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 3, Teen Art Club, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 4, Whodunnit Mystery Book Club, 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 6, Portland Youth en Taiko Drummers, 11 a.m.

“High energy performance of centuries old musical tradition from feudal Japan.”

‘Reflecting Rainbow’ online discussion

The White Salmon Library hosts a Reflecting Rainbows: LGBTQ+ Discussion Group online program on Wednesday, April 3, 7-8 p.m.

“You will engage with a variety of resources related to the LGBTQ+ experience. Participants will be given short reading/viewing/listening materials to review ahead of the meeting. Attend the session with the intention of learning and growing in your knowledge and understanding. This program is best suited for adults. LGBTQ+ and allies welcome. All participants agree to contribute to creating a safe space.

Register at https://bit.ly/ReflectingRainbows

Live Music at The Pines

The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River hosts live music featuring local and regional musicians.

Monday, April 1, Open Mic Night, 5-8 p.m.

Thursday, April 4, Juliet Yänko, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 5, Hoodwink Trio, 6 p.m.

Sunday, April 7, Dan Boller, 3 p.m.

Thursday, April 11, Bob Connolly, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 12, The Growlerz, 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 13, Wine Club Release Party, 3-5 p.m.

Sunday, April 14, TBA

Monday, April 15, Open Mic Night, 5-8 p.m.

Thursday, April 18, Billy Mickelson, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 19, County Line, 6 p.m.

Sunday, April 21, Dan Boller, 3 p.m.

Thursday, April 25, Brigid’s Crossing Duo, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 26, Big River Blues Band, 6 p.m.

Sunday, April 28, TBA

Thursday, May 2, John Bunzow, 4 p.m.

Live Music at 64oz Taphouse
64oz Taphouse in Hood River presents live music onstage from local and regional musicians.

Wednesday, April 17, Lisa Mann with JT Thomas, 7 p.m.

Live Music at Mosier Company

Mosier Company in Mosier brings live local and regional music to the stage.

Sunday, April 14, Jeff Minnick, 6-8 p.m.

Sunday, April 28, Special all day event with Montana’s The Dead & Down, 4-9 p.m.

Live Music at Trout Lake Hall

Trout Lake Hall in Trout Lake, Washington is bringing live music back to the Historic building’s stage. More information and tickets at: https://www.troutlakehall.com/

Friday, April 5, EasyFolk Featured Artist Night Featuring: Wren the Band, Peter Romanelli, The Parnells, and Story & Tune, FREE Event, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages

Easyfolk Media supports independent musicians in the Pacific Northwest by crafting live-music videos, producing performance opportunities, and curating community events. Every year we select our "Featured Artists" – a collection of talented singer-songwriters that form a cohort of support and receive benefits from Easyfolk throughout the year. This year we have 6 Featured Artists, and we’re taking this cohort on the road! Join us for the Easyfolk Tour to see live performances by the 2024 Featured Artists:
Wren the Band, Peter Romanelli, The Parnells, Story & Tune

Wren The Band: Call it carbonated jazz, swanky pop, or caffeinated folk, Wren the Band delivers a bubbly taste of healing music for your soul. With echoes of vintage R&B and a playful rebellion for the conventional, this three piece band will move you through empowering grooves.

Story & Tune: The close harmony of ethereal folk duo Story & Tune mirrors the tightrope edges of trauma they write about - haunting, precarious, and determined to heal. Earnest with cinematic storytelling, a soar-and-tumble dynamic range reminiscent of the Civil Wars, and subtly Celtic melodies, Story & Tune’s songs demand that you lean forward and listen, confront your ghosts, set solid boundaries, and celebrate your hardest goodbyes.

Peter Romanelli: If people were places, Peter Romanelli would be a front porch. Unvarnished, rooted, and intentional, with a voice like a rocking chair cradled by the timelessness of bluegrass.

The Parnells: There’s a particular kind of harmony that can’t be taught - it has to be earned. The nuanced twists and turns that carry the Folk/Americana blend of Whitney and Corey Parnell are heavy with history - heartfelt, hard won, and borderline holy to witness.

Saturday, April 6, Megan Alder & The Woods, Gorge based songwriter that will make you dance the night away! $10 Advance // $12 Day Of Show 6pm Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages

Vocal wonder performing original music, classic swing and folk.

Hailing from the Columbia River Gorge, Megan Alder is a vocal powerhouse performing upbeat swing and Americana music. She delivers her original songs with raw grit and soul. Influenced by artists like Billie Holiday and Bonnie Raitt, Alder leads her band with fearless flat picking. She performs as a solo artist with live loops and kazoo flare. Her latest EP, Dark Side, features four original songs recorded live in Parkdale, OR, available on all platforms.

Sunday, April 7, Open Mic Night with Lincoln Crockett, FREE Event, All Ages, Doors at 5 p.m. // Sign up by 5:30 p.m., Open Mic 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Bring your songs or come to listen. We hear sung and instrumental originals and covers by rockers, campfire folkies, bluegrass pickers, blues hounds, country stalwarts, even had spoken word poetry that went over gangbusters. Music knows no bounds and over its 100+ years this room has heard it all.

Mid Columbia Senior Center

April Music Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (no music April 18) at 11 a.m.

‘Taking Shape” at 301 Gallery

Featuring artwork constructed from Fiber, Ceramics, and Felt, “Taking Shape” opens at the 301 Gallery in Hood River on Friday, April 5, with a celebration from 5-7 p.m. with live music by Ben Bonham and libations by Crush Cider.

Civic Auditorium Spring Vendor Fair Applications Available

The Dalles Civic Auditorium is currently accepting applications for the Spring Market Fair, Saturday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at The Dalles Civic Auditorium (323 E. Fourth Street). Local vendors and Farmers Market participants are encouraged to apply. Our location gives you access to the crowds of people in town for the Northwest Cherry Festival while giving you a comfortable indoor space to sell your goods.
Applications can be obtained online at www.thedallescivic.com, by emailing tdcivicauditorium@gmail.com, or in person at the Civic Auditorium office, located at 323 East Fourth Street. Questions can be directed to Tiffany Hardin, Event Coordinator at 541-298-8533.

Granada Theater Cover Me - a Tribute Series

Granada Theater in The Dalles announces a Huge Lineup of touring cover bands, and we mean HUGE. At least Nine Shows are scheduled: We’re talking all of your favorite Heavy Metal, Classic Rock, Country, or Early Seattle Sound bands - they all are part of the Tribute Series and they’ll be making a stop at The Granada Theater in the coming months, stay tuned!

https://granadatheatrethedalles.com/events-and-buy-tickets/granada-tribute-series-march-may/

‘Roll On’ at Granada theater

The Granada Theater in The Dalles presents Alabama Tribute Band “Roll On,” on Saturday, April 13. “Roll On - A tribute to Alabama was born of appreciation and love for the timeless music of the country legends. They bring the tight harmonies, infectious energy, and excellent musicianship that is the hallmark of the Alabama sound.”

Tickets available at: https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/38jy44nj71

Clubs meet at TD Library

Bookclubs and more meet at The Dalles Library:

Tuesday, April 2, Happiness Book Club, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 3, Teen Art Club, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 4, Whodunnit Mystery Book Club, 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 6, Portland Youth en Taiko Drummers, 11 a.m.

“High energy performance of centuries old musical tradition from feudal Japan.”

Live Music at Kickstand Coffee

Kickstand Coffee in Hood River brings Live Music Wednesdays and more to the local scene.

Wednesday, March 27, Shane Lebsack, 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday, April 3, Yotes, 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday, April 10, Mary Ryan & Co., 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday, April 17, Andy Schmidt, 6-8 p.m.

Big Britches Acting Class with Sharon Laughlin

Big Britches Productions presents an acting class with Sharon Laughlin starting on Saturday, April 6, continuing April 7, 13 and 14 at The Bingen Theater. Tickets available at: https://www.bigbritches.org/acting-with-sharon-tickets?fbclid=IwAR3r3sYOLU8EkwRBEEK-51MEUFsmZ6XEcvp3BVS8RDshpvQoVSwbhFcKMVQ

About the Event

Sharon Laughlin is a professional actress who has acted on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and many regional theaters, including Portland Center Stage. The Delsarte method of acting, pioneered by François Delsarte in the 19th century, revolutionized theatrical performance by emphasizing the connection between physical expression and emotional authenticity.

Thunder Island Brewing Trivia Night

Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks hosts Trivia Nights with Scott Anderson. “Gather your smartest pals, form a team up to six people, and compete for glory and fantastic prizes. From pop culture to history, we've got questions to challenge every trivia enthusiast. So rally your crew, come early to snag a table, and let's make memories over cold brews and hot competition.”

Thursday, April 11, 6-8 p.m.

Thursday, May 9, 6-8 p.m.

Thursday, June 13, 6-8 p.m.

‘Giants of Jazz’ concert at HRVHS

Join the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association’s Jazz Collective Big Band for a thrilling concert of music and classic jazz by some of America's best composers and arrangers. Friday, April 19, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 21, at 2 p.m., at the Hood River Valley High School Bowe Theatre. Tickets available at: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=195720

Live Music at Zim’s

Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles presents live local music.

Tuesday, April 2, Reddy Black Trio, 7-9 p.m.

Tuesday, April 9, Reddy Black Trio, 7-9 p.m.

Tuesday, April 16, Reddy Black Trio, 7-9 p.m.

Tuesday, April 23, Reddy Black Trio, 7-9 p.m.

Tuesday, April 30, Reddy Black Trio, 7-9 p.m.

Mid-Columbia Community Concert Association Presents

Sail On -The Beach Boys Tribute

at The Dalles Civic Auditorium

Mid-Columbia Community Concert Association is pleased to present Sail On, Wednesday, April 10, at The Dalles Civic Auditorium. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the Civic’s Club 22 providing food and drinks for purchase. The show begins at 7 p.m.
Sail On performs over 80 shows a year and is the most booked Beach Boys Tribute Band in the world! The band plays all of the Beach Boys’ classic hits, plus some treasures from the band’s brilliant extended catalog. The Nashville-based band of five performers brings The Beach Boys concert experience to life.

Sail On will offer The Beach Boys concert experience to The Dalles! You won’t want to miss the familiar music, the beachy energy, and cosmic talent! Come enjoy the night of musical harmonies and California surf culture of the 60’s. Check them out at http://www.sailonsounds.com/.

Tickets to the concert are available at Klindt’s Booksellers, Lines of Designs, online at www.mccca.info, or at the door.

The Dalles Eagles Swap Meet

The Dalles Eagles/Elks and Mid Columbia Car Club presents a Swap Meet on Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. The event will feature food, music, raffle prizes and a beer garden. For vendor stall information call 541-993-3146.

Team Trivia Night at The Ruins

The Ruins in Hood River announces a new Team Trivia night and the next session is on Wednesday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. Teams up to six people can play and solo players are encouraged to attend and join up. Hosted by Julie Hatfield, Team Trivia Night will feature high quality audio and video projection systems. There will be cash prizes for the best teams, and prizes for the worst answer. $5 cover charge.

Upcoming Team Trivia Night sessions:

March 27

April 10

April 17

Gorge Speakeasy at Ruins

Gorge Speakeasy is The Premier Storytelling Event in the Gorge. An evening of storytelling returns to The Ruins in Hood River.

Join Gorge Speakeasy for an evening of storytelling in Hood River that strengthens the community! Community members take the stage to share stories centered around a theme of the month. You can sign up to share a story, or just sit back and listen. Admission is by donation of any size; we donate proceeds to a local nonprofit each month to keep our community strong through the joy of sharing stories. With suggested themes ranging from “Adventure” to “Taboo,” anonymous mini-stories submitted by the audience, and local wine and cider flowing all night, this event is a can’t-miss, and every month is different! Learn more, sign up for email updates or volunteer to share a story at: itsangiemarie.com/gorgespeakeasy

Gorge Speakeasy Events

Wednesday, April 3

Wednesday, May 1

Hood River Reads ‘Beloved Beasts’

The Hood River County Library announces the Hood River Reads 2024 selection: “Beloved Beasts: Fighting for Life in an Age of Extinction,” by author and White Salmon resident Michelle Nijhuis. The Kickoff and Book Distribution is Saturday, March 2, at Hood River, Parkdale and Cascade Locks locations. “Beloved Beasts” has won awards from the Sierra Club, Chicago Tribune, Smithsonian Magazine and Booklist.

Hood River Reads Schedule 2024

Saturday, March 2, Kickoff and Book Distribution

Saturday, March 9, Wildlife Photography with Linda Steider, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, March 13, “American Buffalo” lecture with Michelle Nijhuis and Ken Burns’ documentary clips, 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 16, “All Gorge Creatures Great and Small,” 2-4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 10, HR Library Book Club discusses Beloved Beasts, 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 6, Where the Wild Things Are Field Trip, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday, April 13, Writing Workshop with Michelle Nijhuis, 10 a.m. - noon

Saturday, April 13, Making Animal Masks with Lacey Spray, 1-4 p.m.

Sunday, April 14, Finale Presentation by Michelle Nijhuis, 2 p.m.

About the Book

“In the late nineteenth century, humans came to a devastating realization: their rapidly industrializing and globalizing societies were driving scores of animal species to extinction. “Beloved Beasts: Fighting for Life in an Age of Extinction” tells the story of the movement to protect and conserve forms of life from early battles to save charismatic species such as the American Bison and Bald Eagle to today’s global effort to defend life on a larger scale.

Button Bridge Comedy Jamboree April 18-20

Hood River is hosting the Button Bridge Comedy Jamboree at multiple venues April 18-20. The Button Bridge Comedy Jamboree will feature stand up comedians Brent Lowrey, Jon Bennett, Sam Tallent, Monica Nevi and Zak Toscani, as well as a story-telling event. The Button Bridge Comedy Jamboree is a 501c-3 nonprofit, and all proceeds generated will go toward scholarships for graduating high school students in the area.

Tickets available at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/60447288693...

Live Music at Underground Music Station

The Underground Music Station in Hood River is bringing local and regional acts to the stage.

Saturday, April 6, Bad Romance Spring Dance with Funky Cranium & The Groove Cabin, 8 p.m., 21+, $10 ADV // $12 DOOR

Tickets: undergroundmusicstation.simpletix.com

Saturday, April 20, Up In Smoke! With LOKI and mr_odd, 8 p.m.

Up In Smoke! A 4/20 celebration with an EDM twist! House, Techno, Electro, and Drum & Bass Remixes of classic stoner jams featuring the music of Rick James, Luniz, The Fugees, Bob Marley and more alongside a selection of electronic hits. 21+ only.

Saturday, April 27, Sundiver w/ Bisti, 7:30 p.m.

Doors 7:30 p.m., 21+ only, Tickets: $7 ADV // $10 DOOR

undergroundmusicatation.simpletix.com

Friday, May 3, Greenneck Daredevils, Band of Comerados, 7:30 p.m. tickets $15 adv/ $20 door. Local heroes Greenneck Daredevils are teaming up with jamgrass superstars Band of Comerados for what promises to be a co-bill for the ages. 21+ only, $15 ADV // $20 DOOR

undergroundmusicstation.simpletix.com

Hard-Pressed Cider Fest returns April 27

The ninth annual Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest returns on Saturday, April 27 - this year the signature cider event is being held at the Port of Hood River Event Site. The festival features the best in local ciders, music, art and more. And the festival is going Green with an option to bring your own cider mug!

For more information or to purchase tickets to the Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest, visit https://www.hoodriverciderfest.com/.

About the Festival

The ninth annual Hood River Cider Fest returns April 27.

As spring unfolds in the Hood River Valley, the blossoming fruit orchards herald the return of the celebrated Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest. Now in its ninth year, this beloved annual event invites seasoned and novice cider enthusiasts to come together and sample ciders from Columbia River Gorge and Pacific Northwest hard cider makers. With more than thirty participating cideries and over sixty ciders on tap, this family-friendly event is a quintessential celebration of spring in Hood River.

In 2023, Cider Fest shifted venues to the Port of Hood River Event Site, an idyllic waterfront location offering unparalleled views of the Columbia River and panoramic vistas of the Columbia River Gorge. This year, the event expands its footprint even further, providing beachfront access to the Columbia River and the option for attendees to bring their own glass, contributing to an immersive and sustainable Hood River experience.

"In an effort to reduce waste, the Hood River Cider Fest event no longer requires a commemorative glass for participation in the cider tasting," said event director Lee Perry with TrueWest Presents. "Commemorative glasses are available for pre-order purchase, and plastic cups for those who do not wish to purchase one, but we encourage attendees to contribute to reducing the event’s carbon footprint by bringing their own jars, mugs, or steins—all are allowed."

Beyond cider sampling, the day-long event boasts artisan food, art vendors, music, and a designated children’s play area. Various ticket options are available, including a $10 entry-only ticket or a Tasting Package ticket, which includes entry and 12 tasting tokens for $30 if purchased in advance. Attendees under the age of 21 receive free admission to the event. The festival’s expanded footprint provides free parking and ample room to roam.

"Cider Fest provides everyone the opportunity to explore and uncover new favorite ciders and cideries in an atmosphere filled with fun, festivity, and abundance," said Katie Kadlub, CEO of Visit Hood River. "It’s also the ideal excuse for a weekend getaway and to immerse yourself in the beauty of spring in the Hood River Valley, see the fruit orchards as they burst into bloom when the entire valley hums with the excitement of the season."

Jazz by the Fireplace at Hood River Hotel

The Hood River Hotel presents Jazz by the Fireplace with local musicians every Saturday, from 7:30-10 p.m. Enjoy music and dancing in the lobby!

Reverie Road at St. Peter’s Landmark

Four-piece all-star Celtic folk band Reverie Road plays the historic St. Peter’s Landmark Church in The Dalles on Friday, April 5, at 7 p.m. All Ages Show. Tickets available at:

https://www.tickettomato.com/event/8503/landmark-concerts-presents-reverie-road?fbclid=IwAR3un0ZlI5uDKSy-vzrdVct_L3MWMz4mWEsBdYU6w6quG189nD7AtgZ3IVc

About the Band

“Reverie Road is a fresh, eclectic celtic combination, featuring fiddler Winifred Horan and accordionist John Williams (founding Solas members) alongside former Gaelic Storm fiddler Katie Grennan and Jazz and Raga pianist Utsav Lal (Young Steinway Artist).

This powerful combination is made up of four of today's leading traditional and virtuosic folk artists who have captured the hearts of international audiences from studios to stages over the last three decades.

Firmly grounded in their collective Irish roots, Reverie Road embraces humor with musical insight and natural abilities. Original textural adventures weave the roots of Irish musical traditions with new departures and curated gems including distilled airs, continental waltzes, and upbeat reels and jigs.

The band chemistry of two accomplished classically-trained fiddlers who share a common history as award winning Irish dancers along with two instrumentalists who have sought to redefine traditional accompaniment and rhythm sections amount to a compelling concert experience that will lift audiences' hearts and have them on their feet.”

Cover Me - a Tribute Series

Granada Theater in The Dalles announces a Huge Lineup of touring cover bands, and we mean HUGE. At least Nine Shows are scheduled: We’re talking all of your favorite Heavy Metal, Classic Rock, Country, or Early Seattle Sound bands - they all are part of the Tribute Series and they’ll be making a stop at The Granada Theater in the coming months, stay tuned!

https://granadatheatrethedalles.com/events-and-buy-tickets/granada-tribute-series-march-may/

And what about Afroman hitting TD like a blunt on Aug. 3? - He’ll be at the Granada. Is it because he got high? $65 bucks cash money. Tickets on sale now.

Advance tickets on sale for R.A.P. Ferreira at Ruins

The Ruins in Hood River presents R.A.P. Ferreira with Psalm One and DJ Mexi on Saturday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m. Indoor show.

Tickets available at:

www.tickettomato.com/event/8475

About the show

R.A.P. Ferreira (fka milo) (aka scallops hotel) is an mc, producer and theorist working in the Black arts tradition commonly categorized as rap. Having founded the label ruby yacht in 2015 and since releasing all of his music through this channel, Ferreira has earned a sizable following within independent hip hop by rigorous, constant touring and an elevated, explorational style of performance. He is known for an uncompromised, utopic flow that speaks directly to the root of the listener.

By 2018, the young artist galvanized his presence in the American rap scene with the opening of Soulfolks Records & Tapes in Biddeford, Maine (now located in Nashville). He currently makes his home in Nashville, Tennessee where he continues to helm the Ruby Yacht while studying to become a blues guitar legend and a farmer.

Cristalle Bowen, (aka Psalm One), has been consistently recognized as one of independent hip hop’s most forward thinkers. A prolific recording, touring and mentoring artist, Psalm has been featured in publications from Forbes to Rolling Stone.

Since 2006 she has commanded festival and venue stages all over the United States and Europe, sharing bills with everyone from Tyler, the Creator to Gucci Mane to Wu-Tang Clan.

More than an entertainer, Psalm is a scholar, teacher and is very active in her community, serving as treasurer on the board of a disaster relief organization. Psalm has been an exciting artist to watch for more than a decade — a champion for women and lgbtqai+ artists.

Her debut memoir, HER WORD IS BOND: NAVIGATING HIP HOP AND RELATIONSHIPS IN A CULTURE OF MISOGYNY (published in June 2022 by Haymarket Books) is a “unique and honest” rollercoaster of a read, straight from the hip of a woman who blazed a few trails of her own as an independent hip hop artist.

Open Mic Night at The Pines

The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River announces a new Open Mic Night starting on Monday, Feb. 19, from 5-7 p.m. The stage will feature a House Band with Bill, Lisa, and Malcolm. “Grab your guitar and head down to the Tasting Room to jam with your musician friends.”

Make plans for April 1 and April 15.

Foosball Tourney Thunder Island

Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks presents a Foosball Tourney on the first and third Wednesday of the month, 6-9 p.m. February through May. Come show off your skills and join in on the foosball fun in the River Room.

March 6, March 20, April 3

April 17, May 1, May 15

Hood River Library Book Club

Join the Hood River Library Book Club on the second Wednesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. in the Hood River Library Meeting Room. Discussion groups are held monthly throughout, and all are welcome to attend. Books are chosen month-to-month. Meetings are hybrid, so folks are welcome both in-person and online. https://hoodriverlibrary.org/book-club/

2024 Meetings/Selections

1-10 Lessons in Chemistry (Bonnie Garmus)

2-14 The Lemon Tree: An Arab, A Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East (Sandy Tolman)

3-13 Horse (Geraldine Brooks)

4-10 Hood River Reads Selection

5-8 The House in the Cerulean Sea (T.J. Klune)

6-12 A Wolf Called Romeo (Nick Jans)

7-10 Onlookers: Stories (Ann Beattie)

8-14 Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI (David Grann)

9-11 The Personal Librarian (Marie Benedict/Victoria Christopher Murray)

10-9 Facing the Mountain (Daniel James Brown)

11-13 Maame (Jessica Brooks)

12-11 The Best Strangers in the World (Ari Shapiro)

Cascade Locks Monthly Book Club

The Cascade Locks Book Club meets every fourth Thursday of the month at the Cascade Locks Library from 5:15-7 p.m. It will be patron lead and free for all to join.

Line Dance at Mid Columbia Senior Center

‘Art History’ classes at Mid Columbia Senior Center

The Mid Columbia Senior Center in The Dalles presents “A Little History of Art,” an art class with artist Kerry Cobb. Classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 10 a.m. in the Deschutes Room and continue Tuesdays Feb. 13, Mar. 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, and July 9. To register, please call the center or sign up at the front desk. This class is based on the Charlotte Mullins book “A Little History of Art” and is available to purchase online or at local booksellers. You do not need to read the book to attend and enjoy the class.

Dionne Warwick in concert April 13

Boeing and The Hood River County Education Foundation present: Dionne Warwick on Saturday, April 13, in a fundraising concert at the Hood River Middle School. All ages show. Tickets on sale Jan. 5 at:

https://www.tickettomato.com/event/8389/boeing-and-hrcef-present-mdash-dionne-warwick-main-floor

About the artist

While Dionne was performing background with the Drifters’ in 1962, Warwick’s voice and star presence were noticed by the song’s composer, Burt Bacharach. Dionne was signed to Bacharach’s and David’s production company, which in turn was signed to Scepter Records. In November of 1962, Scepter Records released her first solo single, “Don’t Make Me Over.” It reached #21 on the top 40. Warrick’s name was misspelled on the label, and then she started using her new spelling, “Warwick”, both professionally and personally. Her next hit single was “Anyone Who Had a Heart, followed by “Walk on By” in 1964 that solidified her career.

Warwick weathered the British Invasion better than most American artists with hits of “Walk on By,” and “Do You Know the Way to San Jose.” Warwick was named the bestselling female vocalist in 1964. In 1965, she recorded “Thunderball” which became the theme song for the James Bond film Thunderball.

Dionne is one of the Kennedy Center Honorees in 2023 recognizing her decades of contributions to music and humanity. Dionne has won six Grammy Awards and been nominated a total of fifteen times. She has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and has been honored with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Songwriters Hall of Fame, Living Legend Award, just to name a few. She is one of the top five most recorded female artists of all time. She is also the aunt of legendary singer Whitney Houston.

Writing Group meets at HR Library

The Hood River Writing Group meets every Wednesday at 3 pm at the Hood River Library. It’s creative writing together - join with fellow writers to work on your craft through prompts and share the results. Facilitated by Patty Kaplan.

Live Music at Route 30