Blues Tornado hits Bargeway Pub Saturday, Aug. 26; HR and Bingen also festing
Bargeway Pub & Catering’s Entertainment Weekly
By Jim Drake
Kevin Selfe at Bargeway Pub
Kevin Selfe and the Tornadoes return to Bargeway Pub in The Dalles on Saturday, Aug. 26, starting at 7 p.m. as The Dalles premier outdoor venue raises money for local education.
“Kevin Selfe has been electrifying audiences nationwide since breaking into the blues scene in 2006. His growing stature as a captivating storyteller and passionate performer is surpassed only by his deft mastery of blues guitar.”
It is also rumored that TDHS Music Director Mic Kelly will also be on tap for the gig at Bargeway.
This just in: Scott, Bailey & Ross
Check out the video below from Cal Scott, Bob Bailey and Dan Ross.
You may recognize those names - the trio comprises 3/4 of THE SCEPTRE BROTHERS, which reinvented the great hits of the 60s.
Auditions for ‘Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol’
Auditions for Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday Sept. 3 at 4 p.m. at The Bingen Theater.
“Step into the twisty world of “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” by Tom Mula, where holiday spirit meets dark comedy. This unique adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic takes an irreverent turn. Follow the irritable ghost of Jacob Marley on a journey to save the one and only Ebenezer Scrooge. With dark humor and unexpected twists, this play will make audiences chuckle while pondering the true meaning of redemption.”
For more information, visit: https://www.bigbritches.org/auditions
Live Music at Solera Brewery
Solera Brewery in Parkdale brings local and regional music to the stage.
Saturday, Aug. 26, a Rock and Roll Double Bill with El Borko and Bonneville Power Trio, 6 p.m.
HOSA Fundraiser at Ruins
Save the date and support the Healthcare Occupation Students of America (HOSA) at The Ruins in Hood River on Friday, Aug. 25, with live music by Tony Smiley. Doors open at 5 p.m. and music starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and are sold at the door. Event features drinks, food, and a raffle with items from local businesses.
2023 Huckleberry Festival Sept. 8-10
Huckleberry Festival returns Friday, Sept. 8, to Bingen’s Daubenspeck Park with a weekend of fun and activities for the whole family. More information at: https://huckleberry-fest.com/
Entertainment Schedule
Friday, Sept. 8
5 p.m. Booths Open
5:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies / ‘Presentation of the Sash’ to our Grand Marshall: Dr. Jerry Lewis
5 – 8 p.m. Cornhole Tournament – $20 entry / PRIZES!
6 p.m. Music with Louder Than Brad
8 p.m. Music with Super Escandalo
Saturday, Sept. 9
Start the day with Huckleberry Pancakes for breakfast, 6-9 a.m. at the White Salmon Fire Hall served by local fire crew.
11 a.m. Huck Fest Parade
12 p.m. The Dancing Horses
12:15-1 p.m. Anna & Papas
1:15-2:15 p.m. Willy & Nelson
2:30-3:30 p.m. The Whole Fam Damily
3:45-4:30 p.m. Eugenia Riot
4:30-5:30 p.m. Polynesian Dancers
5-8 p.m. Cornhole Tournament – $20 entry / PRIZES!
5:30-6:45 p.m. The Wasco Brothers
7-8 p.m. Richie The Reptile Man
Glass of Hearts - A Blondie Tribute Band
8-11 p.m. Glass of Hearts - A Blondie Tribute Band
Sunday, Sept. 10
10-11 a.m. Sunday Church Service in the Park
12-1 p.m. Harmony of the Gorge
1:15 – 2:45 p.m. Richard Tillinghast (Folk)
3-4 p.m. Preston & Bunzo Duo
Whiskey Flats Brass plays Heritage Museum
Whiskey Flats Brass Band will present a concert on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Two Rivers Heritage Museum in Washougal, Wash., at 2 p.m. “As always, euphonious sounds of the historic brass band music will echo throughout the museum.”
Call for Artists of the Gorge 2023
The 44th Annual Artists of the Gorge is an annual juried art exhibit showcasing the talent of local artists. Entry is free and open to all artists from Washougal to The Dalles and all of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Artists must be 18 years or older. This event is open-themed. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, wood pieces, fabric art, and other media will be considered. Entries must be RECENT (completed within the last two years) and original works. Copies, patterns, commercial art, or class work will not be accepted. Each artist may submit a maximum of two entries. Artwork must be suitably prepared for display (i.e., framed and wired, ready for hanging; under glass or plexiglass as appropriate, etc.).
https://www.fvrl.org/sites/default/files/2023-06/_AOTG_Artwork%20Display%20Agreement_1up-web_0.pdf
If you would like to be included in the virtual exhibit, please email a JPEG of your art (less than 10MB) to dwyatt@fvrl.org.
It would be helpful if you would include a short statement on each work you are submitting. The submission deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023.
Accepted artwork will be on display at Stevenson Community Library from Oct. 7–Oct. 31.The exhibit will close at the end of Tuesday, October 31. Artwork may be picked up the following week during library open hours or at another time by arrangement.
An opening reception—the first since 2019—with music and refreshments will be held at Stevenson Community Library on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m. Prizewinners will be announced at 7 p.m.
The exhibit will be viewable in the library gallery and online. Voting for People's Choice, when open, will be available in-person and on this webpage.
Clubs meet at TD Library
Bookclubs and more meet at The Dalles Library:
Wednesday, Aug. 23, Adult Art Club, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 23, Teens Underground Radio, 3:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 25, Teen Graphic Novel Book Club, 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 26, Adult Laser Tag, 6-9 p.m.
Touch-A-Truck event at Wonder Works
Wonder Works Children’s Museum in The Dalles (206 Madison St.) presents a Touch-A-Truck event for kids on Saturday, Aug. 26. This free community event will feature all kinds of vehicles that kids can touch, climb, honk the horns and meet the operators. Police cars, fire trucks, military vehicles, and much more. The OR Safe Kids Truck will be on hand with free helmets. life jackets, and car seat checks. Donations accepted.
Live Music at Trout Lake Hall
Trout Lake Hall in Trout Lake, Washington is bringing live music back to the Historic building’s stage.
Thursday, Aug. 24, Open Mic Night Hosted by Lincoln Crockett, 5 p.m.
Hannah Juanita & Mose Wilson
Friday, Aug. 25, Hannah Juanita & Mose Wilson, Bluegrass & Honky Tonk from Nashville, 6 p.m. (Ticketed Show)
Saturday, Aug. 26, Two Runner / Mac Cornish, Americana Roots with Appalachian feel, 6 p.m. (Ticketed Show)
Two Runner is Paige Anderson and Emilie Rose. The American Roots duo from Northern California embody the hills they grew up in. Through the mediums of clawhammer banjo, flatpicking guitar, vocal harmonies, and oldtime fiddle, Two Runner puts a hip take on the Appalachian feel.
Two Runner
Front woman Paige Anderson grew up touring in her family bluegrass band, Anderson Family Bluegrass, starting at the age of 9. Fiddler Emilie Rose was raised on Scottish Fiddle and fiddle camps starting at the age of 9. In her early years, she led Celtic band The String Sisters who played together for 10 years in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. Emilie has a deep understanding and love for folk music traditions.
Mac Cornish is a folk musician currently based in Oregon. Born and raised at the foot of the Santa Cruz mountains in the San Francisco Bay Area, she grew up among the redwood trees. Cornish was deeply inspired by her natural surroundings and the sounds of her parent’s favorite 60s and 70s bands. https://www.maccornish.com/
Sunday, Aug. 27, Beard and Banjo - Bluegrass, Folk, & Country, 5 p.m. (Free Show)
More information and tickets at: https://www.troutlakehall.com/
Vitamin D at River City
Vitamin D
River City Saloon in Hood River is closing down an Era of Music with the Last Saturday Night Party on Saturday, Aug. 26, with hip hop party band Vitamin D, AP Real, Mic-One, DJ Budget Money and more. The Celebration starts at 9 p.m. $10 cover, 21+ only.
Live Music at Mid Columbia Senior Center
Mid-Columbia Senior Center in The Dalles hosts live music with local players at 11 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 25, Jim Gordon
Monday Aug. 28, Bedettes & Bedude
Tuesday, Aug. 29, Billy Taylor
For more information call the Mid-Columbia Senior Center at 541-296-4788.
Timberline Daydream Music Festival
Celebrate music, brews, bikes and more all in support of OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital at Timberline’s Daydream Festival on Saturday, Sept. 2. There’s a Bike Race from 8-11 a.m., Brewfest from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., and music from noon to 5 p.m., featuring Portugal. The Man, The Get Ahead, Tony Smiley and The Fur Coats. Free admission, rain or shine. Note: No dogs, picnics or camping.
‘Daredevils’ at River City’s Last Show
The Greenneck Daredevils
The River City Saloon in Hood River announces a Final Performance for the longtime and storied music venue on Friday, Aug. 25, with local legends The Greenneck Daredevils and an opening set from The Hazelnuts. Music starts at 9 p.m. Cover charge, 21+ over only.
Live Music at Grateful Vineyard
Grateful Vineyard in Mt. Hood presents the Rock in the Vines Music Series on Sunday afternoons from 3-5 p.m. All ages are welcome, friendly dogs on leashes too. No cover charge.
Sunday, Aug. 27, The June Bug Boys (feat. Larry Wyatt)
Live Music at Thunder Island
JT Wise Band
Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks presents live music, trivia nights and more, including the Sunset Live Music Series.
Wednesday, Aug. 30, JT Wise Band, 6-9 p.m.
Live Music at Tabby’s Hole in One
Tabby’s Hole in One Clubhouse at the Hood River Golf Course presents live music with local and regional bands.
Wednesday, Aug. 30, The Good Notes, 6-8 p.m.
Live Music at Jacob Williams Winery
Jacob Williams Winery brings local and regional music to the stage at its tasting room in Lyle, Wash.
Willy & Nelson
Saturday, Aug. 26, Amber Skies (Original Pop Duo), 1-4 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 2, Labor Day celebration with Willy & Nelson (Country-rock), 1-4 p.m.
Music Festival of the Gorge returns
Music Festival of the Gorge returns to Ferment Brewing in Hood River on Saturday, Aug. 26. The benefit concert raises money for music in the schools programs with Live Like Matt Memorial Fund.
Main Stage Lineup
LINE UP
3:15 - 4:45 p.m. Jeff Carrell & Victor Johnson
5:15 - 6:30 p.m. Chicken$#!t Gamblers
7-9 p.m. Ten30 Band
More information at:
Live Music at Double Mountain
Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River brings local and regional music to the stage.
Jay Si Proof
Friday, Aug. 25, Jay Si Proof (Indie Funk), 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 31, County Line (Americana), 7:30 p.m.
‘2 Under 25’ show at The Dalles Art Center
The Dalles Art Center presents “2 Under 25” art show featuring Max Panzer and Yazmin Villegas, two artists under the age of 25 with unique styles and approaches to their work during the month of August.
Yazmin Villegas
Max Panzer
About The Event
“The Dalles Art Center is a place for young and emerging artists, and we are proud that several now established artists exhibited early on in their careers at the Center. I look forward to the future when I will read about Max Panzer and Yazmin Villegas in the national art news media,” noted Sally Johnson, Executive Director.
While young in their careers, both Max Panzer and Yazmin Villegas have been developing their talent and exhibiting their work for years. Max and Yazmin have participated in The Gorge Artists Studio Tour (GAOS) with Yazmin still holding the record as the youngest artist to participate in GOAS. Max gained recognition early in his career through social media, selling 50 of his works within the first 4 months of his professional debut. These digital-native artists are active in sharing their work with the world through websites and active social media accounts.
‘The Way West’ exhibit at Columbia Center for the Arts
Michael Hanson
The Way West, a series by Michael Hanson, is at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.
About the Artist
“Michael Hanson is an award-winning Pacific Northwest-based photographer and filmmaker. Michael’s photography career began while playing professional baseball in the Atlanta Braves Organization. His in-depth storytelling work has taken him around the world for clients such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, Washington Post, Outside Magazine, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Apple, Esquire and Starbucks. He has taught workshops in South America and on the Columbia River as a Nat Geo Expert on National Geographic Expeditions. Michael’s series, Portraits of the Omo, from Ethiopia, remains in the Sir Elton John Permanent Collection.”
Live Music at Zim’s
Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles presents live local music.
Reddy Black Trio
Live Music at Zim’s
Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles presents live local music.
Friday, Aug. 25, Peppa Jam, 7-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 26, Thunder Road Trio (Classic Rock), 7-9:30 p.m.
Live music at Working Hands
Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.
Tyler Hartman
Saturday, Aug. 26, Tyler Hartman, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 27, Open Mic, 6 p.m.
Live Music at The Pines
The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River hosts live music featuring local and regional musicians.
Brigid’s Cross
Friday, Aug. 25, Megan Alder and The Woods, 6-9 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 27, Brigid’s Cross Duo, 3-5 p.m.
Sunshine Mill Drive-In Movies
Sunshine Mill in The Dalles presents Drive-in movies on the Big Outdoor Screen. Movies start at 9 p.m. and tickets per carload are available online:
Friday, Aug. 25, Grease
Saturday, Aug. 26, Jurassic Park
Live Music at Stave and Stone
Stave and Stone’s Winery at the Vineyard (3827 Fletcher Drive, Hood River) brings live music to the stage on Sundays from 3-5 p.m.
Willy & Nelson
Sunday, Aug. 27, Willy & Nelson, 3-5 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 17, Special Harmony in the Vineyard Concert event with Aaron Meyer - a benefit for music education. Tickets at:
https://www.aaronmeyer.com/product/stave-stone-harmony-sept-2023/
Live Music at Mosier Company
Mosier Company in Mosier brings live local and regional music to the stage.
MarsFM
Friday, Aug. 25, Spruce, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 26, MarsFM, 6-8 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 27, County Line, 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 31, June Bug Boys, 6-8 p.m.
More information and tickets at: https://www.troutlakehall.com/
Game Schedule at Mid Columbia Senior Center
The Mid Columbia Senior Center in The Dalles offers a variety of fun game options this summer:
Mondays at 1 p.m. Hand and Foot Canasta
Mondays at 6 p.m. Poker
Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Dominoes
Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Wii Bowling
Thursdays at 1 p.m. Mahjong
Fridays at 1 p.m. Mahjong
Fridays at 6 p.m. Pinochle
‘Big Art’ show at 301 Gallery
The 301 Gallery in Hood River features a Big Art show - with larger format works by 301 Artists and Guests. The show runs through September.
2023 Harvest Fest tickets on sale now
The Hood River Valley Harvest Fest returns to the Gorge Oct. 13-15. Presented by Toyota, Harvest Fest features live music, kids activities, produce, fine arts, crafts, and everything else fall related at the Hood River Event Site. Tickets are on sale now at: bit.ly/Harvest2023
Live music at Hood River’s Farmers’ Market
The Hood River Farmers’ Market happens every Saturday from May to November, downtown Hood River in the parking lot on Columbia Street. Enjoy live music from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with local and regional artists.
Saturday, Aug. 26, Kyle Glenn
Free Summer Concert Series at Balch Hotel
The Balch Hotel in Dufur is hosting a series of six outdoor concerts this summer on its scenic, mountain-view grounds. Expect to hear the sounds of Delta blues, melodic folk, and rootsy Americana July through September. There is no cover charge for guests dining or staying at the hotel, though the hoteliers will collect optional pay-what-you-will donations to support the series and musicians. Shows are 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Bring your own chairs and blankets.
Balch Concert Schedule
The Balch Hotel in Dufur announces concert schedule.
Saturday, Aug. 26, Rose Gerber (Alt-Country)
Friday, Sept. 8, Hayley Lynn (Indie-pop)
Friday, Sept. 22, Robert Meade (Americana)
Blockbuster Movie Nights at Hood River Library
Join the Hood River County Library for a showing of favorite Blockbuster movie sequels Fridays in July and August, at 5 p.m. Most movies are best for Teens and Adults, snacks provided.
Aug 25 - Paddington 2 (G - All ages)
‘Bob: A Life in Five Acts’ at Bingen Theater
Big Britches Productions presents “Bob: A Life in Five Acts,” at the Bingen Theater, beginning on Friday, Aug. 11. Performances continue Aug. 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25 and 26.
Tickets available at: https://www.bigbritches.org/bob-a-life-in-five-acts-tickets
About the Play
Bob: A Life in Five Acts chronicles the highly unusual life of Bob and his lifelong quest to become a “Great Man.” Born and abandoned in the bathroom of a fast food restaurant, Bob energetically embarks on an epic journey across America and encounters inspiring generosity, crushing hardships, blissful happiness, stunning coincidences, wrong turns, lucky breaks, true love and heartbreaking loss. Along the way, Bob meets a myriad of fellow countrymen all struggling to find their own place in the hullaballoo of it all. Will Bob’s real life ever be able to live up to his dream? BOB is a comedic exploration of American mythology and values, the treacherous pursuit of happiness, and discovering what it means to be truly “great."
Written by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb. Directed by Joe Garoutte. This production contains adult subject matter and situations appropriate for those 13 and older. Show contains some language and sexual themes. Run Time: Approx. 2 hours
Families in the Park at Jackson Park
Families in the Park Concerts return to Jackson Park in Hood River on Thursdays in August. Music starts at 7 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 31, Foreverland (Michael Jackson Tribute)
Live Music at Route 30
Route 30 Bottles and Brew in The Dalles hosts weekly live music events, trivia nights and more.
Monday Night: Musician Mondays
Tuesday Night: Band Jam for House Band Practice (7 p.m.)
Wednesday Night: Useless Knowledge Trivia Night (6:30 p.m.)
Thursday Night: Thirsty Thursday with House Band (7 p.m.)
Friday Night: Karaoke Night (7 p.m.)
Diamonds & Denim Dance Party
Diamonds & Denim - A Dance Party to Benefit The Dalles Art Center is happening on Saturday, Sept. 16. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 7. Get your best Denim & Diamonds outfits ready for a night of dancing, socializing and supporting the local art community. The evening will feature Host and Auctioneer Archer Mayo, Line Dancing with Kat and wine from The Pines 1852. Tickets at:
