Brewer's Grade, Viemeister, Aaron Meyer: rushing the stage this weekend
This week in Gorge Entertainment
By Jim Drake
Brewers Grade Ready to Rip at the Bargeway Pub on Saturday, Dec. 10.
Live Music at Bargeway Pub
Bargeway Pub in The Dalles hosts live music from local and regional bands.
Saturday, Dec. 10, Brewer’s Grade Band, 8 p.m.
Every Thursday - Local Legends, 6 p.m.
Every Saturday & Sunday - BB Lake Band, 1 p.m.
Every Sunday - Reddy Black Trio, 5 p.m.
Jeff Minnick at Mosier Company
Jeff Minnick
Sources say that The Dalles Drummer Jeff Mininick has a show at Mosier Company in Mosier on Friday, Dec. 9, from 5-8 p.m.
Music, women’s open mics at White Buffalo
Coming up at the White Buffalo Wine Bar in Hood River:
Thursday, Dec. 15, Women’s Open Mic with Lesley Saunders, 6 p.m.
Cascade Singers at UCCC
The Dalles United Church of Christ Congregational in The Dalles hosts The Cascade Singers for a concert on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m.
Gorge Speakeasy event at Ruins
The Gorge Speakeasy Storytelling Event returns to The Ruins in Hood River on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Doors open 6:30 p.m, tickets at the door.
Juliet Yänko
Patsy Cline Tribute at Ruins
Award-winning vocalist Juliet Yänko and her full country band brings a Patsy Cline Tribute show to The Ruins in Hood River on Friday, Dec. 9, starting at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the classic hits and delve into unknown stories behind them. Tickets at:
https://www.tickettomato.com/event/7841
Low Bar Chorale at Ruins
If singing rock, indie and pop music with a top-notch band and all of your friends sounds like fun then the Low Bar Chorale may be the answer. Join the fun on Saturday, Dec. 10, at The Ruins in Hood River. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. No prior musical experience required. Tickets at: https://www.tickettomato.com/event/7843
Live Music Mondays return to Everybody’s Brewing
Rose Gerber
Live Music Mondays at Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon showcases the best in local and regional bands. Music is 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 5, Jeff Carrell, Orlando Acosta, Andy Lade, (Grunge Folk-Rock)
Dec. 12, Rose Gerber (Acoustic-Americana)
Dec. 19, Chic Preston & Kerry Williams (Acoustic-Newgrass)
Holiday Spectacular with Anna Viemeister
Anna Viemeister
Join opera singer Anna Viemeister for a Holiday Spectacular on Saturday, Dec. 10, at The Dalles Civic Auditorium, starting at 7 p.m. Expect “a Holiday Season musical event that has something for everyone,” with help from the Cascade Singers, Serious Theater and I-84 Productions LLC.
Sense of Place lectures return
Kevin Price
Tova Peltz
Sense of Place lectures return to the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River. “Sense of Place features presenters with a unique knowledge of the Columbia River Gorge and who consider the natural, cultural, and political history that has shaped this place. The presenters can include scientists, tribal members, authors, farmers, and many others from throughout the Pacific Northwest. The information and stories shared at these talks deepen our understanding of the Gorge and strengthen our connection to the landscape and to each other.”
Tickets at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sense-of-place-season-13-tickets-396034308277
Wednesday, Dec. 7: “The Iconic Mitchell Point Tunnel Returns!” with Tova Peltz & Kevin Price
Live Music at Zim’s
Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles presents live local music.
Tuesday, Dec. 6, Taps & Tunes with The Reddy Black Trio, 7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 9, Kenny and the Jeffs, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 10, Rezound, 7 p.m.
Crafts, clubs meet at The Dalles Library
Tuesday, Dec. 6, Teen Writing Club, 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 7, Holiday Home Centerpiece, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 8, Caroling in the Library, 11 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 9, Teen Graphic Novel Club, 3:30 p.m.
Live music at Working Hands Beer
Jeff Carrell
Working Hands Beer in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.
Wednesday, Dec. 7, Music Bingo/Ugly Sweater Contest, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 10, Jeff Carrell, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 11, Open Mic hosted by Tim Decker, 6 p.m.
Sunshine Mill Drive In Movies
Drive-In Movies are back at Sunshine Mill in The Dalles. Ticket price is per car and the venue is limited to 39 cars.
Friday, Dec 9, Home Alone
Saturday, Dec. 10, The Grinch
Cinematic Guitar Poetry with Hiroya Tsukamoto
The White Salmon Library is providing an online link to a Cinematic Guitar Poetry concert with internationally acclaimed guitarist and songwriter Hiroya Tsukamoto, “an innovative guitarist, and composer who fuses folk, jazz, and world music.” The video will be up until Jan. 3, and Tsukamoto hopes to schedule live performances in the libraries in 2023. Watch the performance on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lNP7shhE9w
Live music at Trout Lake Hall
Known back in the day as the Trout Lake Inn, Trout Lake Hall in Trout Lake, Washington is working to bring live music back to the Historic building’s stage.
Friday, Dec. 9, Kyle Glenn (Folk/Americana), 5 p.m. (Free show)
Saturday, Dec. 10, Sip & Shop Vendor Fair, 3-8 p.m. (Live music from Eugenia Riot)
Saturday, Dec. 10, Crystal Lariza and Joe Suskin (Duo from Never Come Down Band), 8 p.m.
For tickets and more info visit: https://www.troutlakehall.com/
Rose Triolo at Solera
Is Rose Triolo Floating the John Day River in springtime in this photo? That would explain the joy!
Solera Brewery in Parkdale presents singer-songwriter Rose Triolo on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m.
Hapa Hillbillies at Hood Crest Winery
The Gorge’s Hapa Hillbillies bring jazz, Hawaiian, blues and more to Hood Crest Winery in Hood River coming up Monday, Dec. 5, and Monday, Dec. 19, from 5-7 p.m.
Funk River Jam at River City
The Funk River Social Club invites musicians to the stage for a Funk Jam on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the River City Saloon in Hood River, starting at 7 p.m.
Funk River
Henry Fields, more at Underground Music
The Underground Music Station in Hood River presents Henry Fields and the Electric Yes on Saturday, Dec. 17, starting at 6 p.m. Spoob opens the show.
New Year’s Eve Planner
River City Saloon in Hood River - The Quick & Easy Boys w/ Crazy Pete, Doors open 8 p.m., cover charge
Granada Theater in The Dalles - Dinner and Dancing (Early Evening Celebration)
Advent Concerts return to Riverside
From jazz, rock, country and blues, from old standards to fresh new work, this year’s Advent Concert Series at Hood River’s Riverside Community Church is a Christmas stocking of delights. The free concerts, on Fridays at Noon in the Riverside Sanctuary, are a 50-year tradition at Riverside.
Friday, Dec. 9: Jazz guitarist Charles Crosman. This classically trained guitarist has been playing the Gorge since 1990. The majority of his repertoire is drawn from Tin Pan Alley era jazz standards – songs with great lyrics that lend themselves to modern-day improvisation.
Friday, Dec. 16: Jazz pianist and composer Tim Mayer and friends: Joanna Grammon, vocals; Dave Henehan, guitar; Jon Green,bass; and Mike Grodner, drums. Tim and friends are a long-time Advent Concert favorite.
Holiday Art Show at TD Art Center
The Dalles Art Center is excited for the upcoming Holiday Art Show. Find work by Gorge artists like Mary Rollins and many others as the arts center continues the tradition of different artists coming to the center each Saturday leading up to Christmas. Opening Night is Thursday, Dec. 1, from 5-7 p.m. with music by Dennis Williams & Friends.
Saturday, Dec. 10: John Adams, Chris Bush, Becky McQueen
Saturday, Dec. 17: Linda Reichenbach, Katey Ellen Price, Brian Chambers
‘Nightmare’ movie and more at HR Library
On Friday, Dec. 9, celebrate Llama Day with crafts in the Makerspace, a scavenger hunt for Library Llamas, and a showing of “The Emperor’s New Groove.” All day event, Prizes for scavenger hunt available to participants of all ages.
Live Music at The Pines
The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River announces more live music on Sundays from 3-5 p.m. with a cast of rotating musical artists from around The Gorge. Live music continues Fridays, from 6-9 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 9, Heart & Hammer
Friday, Dec. 16, Chasing Ebenezer
Friday, Dec. 23, Chic Preston
Friday, Dec. 30, Brigid’s Crossing
Ben Rice at 64 oz. Taphouse
Blues guitarist Ben Rice returns to 64 oz. Taphouse in Hood River on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Music starts at 7 p.m. and there is a cover charge at the door.
United Way Rock the Holidays
The annual benefit for United Way of the Columbia Gorge with rock violinist Aaron Meyer and band returns on Sunday, Dec. 11, to the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn in Hood River with two shows: A kids concert at 1 p.m., and a second concert at 4 p.m. VIP Preferred, General Admission and Kids (12 & under) ticket options at the door. Advance tickets at Waucoma Bookstore or email unitedwayofthecolumbiagorge@gmail.com
Tickets:
$85/Preferred*
$30/General Admission
$15/Kids 12 & Under
*Preferred Ticket Includes a glass of wine/beer + appetizers at a pre-concert party with Aaron at 3:15 PM.
Kathryn Claire in concert
Portland musician Kathryn Claire presents a “Winter Songs” concert on Friday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. at The Dalles UCC Church in The Dalles. Claire’s recent EP “Winter Songs,” features a new Winter Solstice song “Dark of December.” The show will feature guest musicians Sid Ditson and Don Henson. “Claire is a violinist, guitar player, singer, and songwriter. She has toured, performed and taught music extensively in the US, Japan, The Netherlands, India, Belgium and France.” Tickets are $10-$20 suggested donation at the door.
https://kathrynclairemusic.com/
Comedian Storyteller Bennett at Bingen Theater,
Additional show at Granada Theater in The Dalles
It’s an evening of Storytelling and Comedy at the Bingen Theater with “Fire in the Meth Lab,” on Saturday, Dec. 17, with renowned Australian storyteller Jon Bennett (NPR, Just For Laughs). Bennett tells the “amazingly sordid and bizarre story of his brother’s life and recounts his brother’s experiences with both charismatic hilarity and heart-warming, poignant reflection.” Presented by D&D Comedy and Big Britches Productions. Tickets available at:
Added show in The Dalles: Friday, Dec. 16, at The Granada Theater
https://www.granadatheatrethedalles.com/12-16-comedianjon-bennett.html
Christmas Pops with the Voci Community Choir
Enjoy Holiday Pop Classics, a Sing-a-long and more with the Voci Community Choir presenting “Christmas Pops,” on Friday, Dec. 9, and Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Wy'east Middle School Performing Arts Center in Odell. Tickets available at:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?performance=619244
Music at Kickstand Coffee
Hood River’s Kickstand Coffee is bringing live music to the stage with Live Music Wednesdays, from 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 7, Gary Reed, 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 14, Matthew McCravey, 6-8 p.m.
Silent Auction benefit at HR Elks
The Hood River Elks presents a Lasagna Dinner and Silent Auction and Bake Sale benefit for Bobby Whitecotton family on Saturday, Dec. 10, starting at 5 p.m. Proceeds will be donated for medical expenses.
Live Music at Last Stop Saloon
Last Stop Saloon in The Dalles features live music with local favorites and NW regional bands.
Al Hare
Monday Nights: Al Hare, 7-9 p.m.
Tuesday Nights: Jeff Carrel, 7-9 p.m.
Thursday Nights: Jeff Minnick, 8-11 p.m.
