Entertainment Guide stuffed like a 30-pound Turkey; Victor Johnson at Bargeway
Bargeway Pub & Catering’s Entertainment Weekly
By Jim Drake at gorgeentertainment@gmail.com
November is off in a Big Way with every kind of music imaginable, film festivals, dancing, and the start of the Holiday Season with Markets and Bazaars! So finish up your Halloween Candy and make room for the upcoming Festivities that are sure to extend our Weekly Entertainment into Overtime! All the Best in Local Music, Art, Happenings and More - The Gorge’s Best is Right Here!
Events in The Dalles
Bargeway Pub Line-Up
Wednesday, Nov. 6 - Crazy Delicious Asian - Taste the delights of the far Eastern Gorge tonight as Bargeway brings fresh ingredients to take you far far away on a tasty trip. Asian-inspired dishes every Wednesday beginning at 5 pm
Thursday, Nov. 7- Tacos and Tequila with music with Victor Johnson, 6 p.m. Raised by folk and blues revivalists of the '60s, Victor grew up listening to the music of Woody Guthrie, Leadbelly, Mississippi John Hurt and Rev. Gary Davis.
Friday, Nov. 8 - Megan Alder takes the stage at the Bargeway, 6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 9 - Al Hare, 6 p.m. Al will be back on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. as he takes requests at the guitar bar.
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NFL SUNDAY at Bargeway Pub We have a variety of football games showing, including live broadcasting outside on our patio. Come indulge in our GAME CHANGER DEALS! Buffalo chicken dip, smoked kielbasa, fried mozzarella, stadium nachos, and more Enjoy your fine day Sunday at Bargeway
1/2 price wings combined with $5 craft beers and $4 domestics pair so well with every NFL game on Sundays and Monday nights this season.
Stretch your budget at the Bargeway Mon- Fri with Penny Pinchers
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Gorge Winds Christmas Concerts
The Gorge Winds Christmas Concerts return to The Dalles in December:
Friday, Dec. 20, Christmas Concert, First Christian Church, The Dalles, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 21, Christmas Concert, First Christian Church, The Dalles, 3 p.m.
For more information visit https://gorgewindsband.org/The Dalles Overground gets started
There’s a new nonprofit in the Gorge: The Dalles Overground – is on a mission to “infuse our community with original music, arts, and culture.” Recent activity included a country music show at Wines On Second. Check out their website for more info on future plans: https://www.tdoverground.org/
Masters Family Circus in the Dalles
Save the Dates: Nov. 16-17, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium for the Masters Family Circus - a classic circus featuring acts from around the world at affordable prices! This is a must-see show!
$15 Adult, $10 Kids, Family Pass $40
Tickets are available HERE
Holiday Artisan Market opens Nov. 14
Coming to The Dalles Art Center Thursday, Nov. 14 and continuing until Sunday, Dec. 29, it’s the Holiday Artisan Market. Shop local and shop small this holiday season. Support your local art center and community artisans by shopping for locally made unique gifts at the Holiday Artisan Market.
The Holiday Show’s opening party is Thursday, Nov. 14, at 5 p.m.
About The Event
The Dalles Art Center is thrilled to host the Holiday Artisan Market in November and December featuring fine art and artisanal craft items made by local artists and makers. This is an annual show to celebrate the season and help people find locally made gifts from local artists and makers.
At this market there is something for everyone. Browse a wide range of artisan goods, including fine wall art, jewelry, fiber arts, pottery, holiday decor and much more. If you are interested in featuring your artwork or creations in this show, please follow the link below:
The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association 2024-25 Season:
Cabaret Entertainment and Fund Raiser Presented by Stages
Saturday, November 2 at 6:30 p.m. The Ruins in Hood River
Sound the Trumpet! with the Gorge Sinfonietta
Friday, November 15 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, November 17 at 2 p.m.
Wy'East Middle School PAC, Odell
Swing Dance with the Jazz Collective Big Band
Friday, November 22 at 7 p.m.
Hood River Elks Lodge
Holiday Harmony with the Voci Community Choir
Friday, December 13 at 7 p.m. (HR Valley Christian CHurch)
Sunday, December 15 at 2 p.m. (Old St Peter's Landmark)
Clubs meet at TD Library
The Dalles Library hosts book clubs, art classes and more.
Thursday, Nov. 7, Whodunnit Mystery Book Club (The Blessing Way), 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 12, Happiness Book Club, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 13, Christmas Card Block Printing (Teen, Adult), 4 p.m.
Dance Classes at The Dalles Eagles
The Dalles Eagles Dance Schedule for October/November
Line Dance Classes, Mondays, 5 p.m.
Dance Class, Thursdays, 6 p.m.
Events at Mid Columbia Senior Center
Mid Columbia Senior Center in The Dalles presents music, movies and more.
Art Appreciation Class
Art Appreciation Class with Kerry Cobb, “Looking Closely: How to Look at, Talk About, & Appreciate Art.” Tuesdays: Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 1, Dec. 10. A series of classes to study and appreciate individual paintings from different eras and genres. Classes are in the Deschutes Room at 10 a.m. All are welcome.
Music in the Dining Room, 11 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays
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Karaoke in the Dining Room, 11 a.m. Fridays
Mid-Columbia Community Concert Association
2024-25 Season Tickets Available
Thursday, Nov. 21, The Wardens (Mountain culture-Roots)
MCCCA brings you a season to remember, featuring another great selection of artistic talent from many genres - diversity with superb entertainment value that appeals to all ages. Concerts at The Dalles Civic Auditorium. Buy Tickets.
Thursday, Nov. 21, The Wardens (Mountain culture-Roots)
Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Waipuna (Hawaiian Contemporary)
Thursday, April 10, 2025, Trevor Panczak (Canadian Country)
Granada Theater: Music and Movies
The Granada Theater in The Dalles presents family entertainment, movies, regional touring acts and more
Friday, Nov. 8, Movie Night featuring “Eating Raoul,” (1982, Rated R, 83 min). More info/tickets at GranadaTheatreTheDalles.com
Friday, Dec. 6, Special Free Family Movie with “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” Kids meals, sandwiches, popcorn, snacks, concessions and refreshments will be available. Sponsored by The Dalles Library.
SMOKUS POCUS: A 420 MAGIC
Saturday, Nov. 9, SMOKUS POCUS: A 420 MAGIC
A night of entertaining off-the-wall illusion!
Surround yourself with great vibes at the mind-blowing night out that will leave you gasping at tricks that are so trippy you’ll be asking “what the f—?!”. Innovative feats of magic are fused with the world of weed as magician and cannabis connoisseur Ben Zabin takes audiences on a journey of Dank Debauchery.
Direct from a residency in Las Vegas, Smokus Pocus delivers a spectacle packed with tokes, jokes and tricks in sold-out theaters across North America. Jars of bud appear, lighters come to life, and bongs bend reality in an unforgettable performance designed to enthrall both the stoned and sober.
Eagles fans! Mark your calendars because Eagles Tribute - "Take It To The Limit" from Vancouver, Canada lands in The Dalles for the first time! Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music as some of Canada's most talented musicians and vocalists bring to life your favorite Eagles hits, including classics like "Hotel California," "Heartache Tonight," "Peaceful Easy Feeling," "Take It To The Limit," "Desperado," "Life In The Fast Lane," "Take It Easy," "Lyin' Eyes," and more! With rave reviews from coast to coast, this show promises to be a fully immersive experience, capturing the essence and energy of an authentic Eagles concert. Get your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable evening of Eagles music! Catch a sneak peak of what’s in store here: www.EaglesTributeShow.com
Girls Night Out
Saturday, Nov. 23, Tickets available at: https://girlsnightouttheshow.com/ticket
About the Event
This show will drive you absolutely Wild… in the best possible way of course! Girls Night Out the Show is designed with your entertainment in-mind, as these Adonis-like Men bring Down the House with the BEST GIRLS NIGHT EVER! Whether you’re celebrating a Birthday, Bachelorette, Divorce, Dirty Thirty or your own Sheer Awesome Self. You have met your party match with “GIRLS NIGHT OUT - THE SHOW”!
Live Music and Events 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.)
Live Music at Zim’s
Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles presents live local music.
Tuesday, Nov. 5, Reddy Black Trio (Blues, Rock), 7-9 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 8, Walk Through Fire (Rock Covers), 7-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 9, 007 (Bond Inspired Rock), 7-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 12, Reddy Black Trio (Blues, Rock), 7-9 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 15, Andrew Matthews Band, (Rock), 7-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 16, Side Show Stan (Good Vibes), 7-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 19, Reddy Black Trio (Blues, Rock), 7-9 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 22, Walk Through Fire (Rock Covers), 7-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 23, Big River Blues (Blues), 7-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 26, Reddy Black Trio (Blues, Rock), 7-9 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 27, Toucan Jam Special Performance, 7-9 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 30, Toucan Jam Special Performance Encore Show, 7-9:30 p.m.
Live Music at Last Stop Saloon
The Last Stop Saloon in The Dalles presents live music every weekend in November.
Friday, Nov. 1, Dog Bite Harris, 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 2, Tyson Huckins, 7-10 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 8, James Andrews, 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 9, Brian Brackenbury, 7-10 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 15, Tracy Klas, 15, 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 16, Alonzo Garbanzo, 7-10 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 22, Al Hare, 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 23, Off Track, 7-10 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 29, Jay Bean, 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 30, Rich & Blonde, 7-10 p.m.
Tribal History and Storytelling with Delson Suppah
The Balch Hotel in Dufur presents Tribal History and Storytelling with Delson Suppah on Friday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m.
Delson Suppah
About the event
Join us for a special donation-based talk with Delson Suppah of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Learn about the true history of Thanksgiving, the significance of Native American treaties, and the ongoing struggles faced by indigenous communities. This enlightening event will challenge your understanding of American history, the First People of this land and their descendants. For more information contact Delson at 503-422-8502 or shuppai@gmail.com.
Events in Hood River & Mosier
Portland Opera To Go (POGO) presents Shizue: An American Story
Hood River Valley High School, Bowe Theater
Thursday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public
About the event
Portland Opera to Go (POGO) presents their new commission for Fall 2024, Shizue: An American Story, composed by Kenji Oh, with a libretto by Dmae Lo Roberts. This new piece illuminates the life of the remarkable poet and artist Shizue Iwatsuki. Shizue lived an extraordinary life as an inspiring artist with an adventurous spirit, in Hood River, Oregon, despite facing bigotry and imprisonment in American concentration camps with thousands of other Japanese Americans during World War II. She became a leader in her community, celebrating Japanese culture and heritage while embracing American citizenship. Through it all, Shizue embodied the concept of gaman, which means “enduring the seemingly unbearable with patience and dignity.”
The show is just under an hour long and will be followed by a talk back with the artists, Dmae Lo Roberts (librettist/ director) and Linda Tamura, local historian and educator.
This opera is the second of Portland Opera’s Our Oregon Project, which commissions youth operas that highlight the experiences of Oregonians through a variety of lenses. This production is perfect for young audiences from 4th through 12th grade. In addition to the performance, Portland Opera offers an arts integrated curriculum and classroom visits.
Contacts:
Alexis Hamilton, Portland Opera, ahamilton@portlandopera.org
Jennifer Graves, Hood River Valley High School, jennifer.graves@hoodriver.k12.or.us
Life is a Cabaret at HR Library
Greathouse of Music productions https://greathouseofmusic.com/ brings a special presentation of “Life is a Cabaret,” to the Hood River Library, on Saturday Nov. 16, at 4:30 p.m.
About the event
“Life is a Cabaret” offers a captivating glimpse into the world of cabaret performers. This electrifying show combines glitz, glamour, and behind-the-scenes realities, promising an evening of entertainment and intrigue. Experience the essence of cabaret life through dazzling performances and intimate backstage moments.
Gorge Impact Film Festival returns
The Gorge Impact Film Festival returns to Hood River Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9-10, to various venues, including the Columbia Center for the Arts. It’s a two-day event featuring multi-length films that explore how humanity can go forward with joy, hope, and optimism on a changed planet.
The event features themed screenings, filmmaker panels, discussions, and free events. Tickets available at: https://giff-pnw.eventive.org/schedule
Set The Table Show at 301 Gallery
It’s New Show for all of the holidays, Set The Table, at 301 Gallery in Hood River, featuring more than 500 works and over 50 artists including
Bill Sturman, Brian Chambers, Carolyn Crystal, Cathleen Rehfeld, Christine Knowles, Joanna Kaufman, Kris Joy, Kathy Watne, Melanie Thompson, Michelle Yamamoto, Polly Wood, Sally Reichmuth, Sharolyn Schofield, Sue Sutherland, Ted Olson, and Will Richards. Gallery is open every day, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Live Music at Phelps Creek Vineyard
Phelps Creek Vineyard in Hood River presents live music in the tasting room with local and regional bands.
Heart & Hammer
Thursday, Oct. 31, All Jazz Considered, 5-7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 3, Ted Horwitz, 5-7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 10, Megan Alder, 5-7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 17, Pamike Duo, 5-7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 24, Heart & Hammer, 5-7 p.m.
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/
Upcoming Meetings/Selections
11-13 Maame (Jessica Brooks)
12-11 The Best Strangers in the World (Ari Shapiro)
Family Movie Matinee at Hood River Library
Saturday, Nov. 23, Family Movie Matinee in the Hood River Library Theater, 2 p.m.
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 Solera Brewery
Solera Brewery in Parkdale brings local and regional music to the stage.
Stay tuned for more music!
Live Music at 64 Taphouse
64 oz. Taphouse in Hood River brings live music to the stage.
Wednesday, Nov. 20, Lisa Mann and JT Thomas with Blues, rockin’ and jump jiving tunes.
Live Music at Double Mountain
Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River brings local and regional music to the stage.
Saturday, Nov. 2, The Balladiers with Tailor Spliff, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 7, Angelic Noise, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 14, Al Hare, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 16, Sunny South Bluegrass Band, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 21, Robert Meade Project, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 22, Leadbetter Band, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 27, The Night Farmers, 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 29, Funky Cranium, 7:30 p.m.
Live Music at Working Hands
Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.
Sunday, Nov. 3, Open Mic (all ages), 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 7, Trivia Night, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 8, Craft Night, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 9, Just Clark Band, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 10, Open Mic (all ages), 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 14, Trivia Night, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 16, Al Hare, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 17, Open Mic (all ages), 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 20, Science by the Pint, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 21, Trivia Night, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 23, Bisti Band, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 24, Open Mic (all ages), 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 27, Karaoke Night (all ages), 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 28, Closed
Live Music at The Pines
The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River hosts live music featuring local and regional musicians.
Freehugger
Friday, Nov. 1, TBA, 6-9 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 3, Matt and Mary, 3-5 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 7, Dan Boller, 4-6 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 8, Freehugger, 6-9 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 10, Kerry and Jeremy, 3-5 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 25, Open Mic Night, 6-8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 29 - Monday, Dec. 2 - Thanksgiving Weekend Celebration featuring library wine tasting, deals galore, and live music by Juliet and Lloyd (Friday 6-9 p.m.), and HoneyJays (Sunday 3-5 p.m.)
The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association Presents Sound the Trumpet With the Gorge Sinfonietta
Sound the Trumpet concerts are on Friday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. Performances are in the Performing Arts Center at Wy’east Middle School, 3000 Wy’east Rd in Odell. Tickets are available at www.gorgeorchestra.org Tickets for high school and college students (with school ID) are free, and $5 tickets are available for those with Oregon SNAP cards.
About the concerts
In keeping with the theme of “Beloved Favorites and Exciting Discoveries,” the Gorge Sinfonietta presents its first concert of the season called “Sound the Trumpet.”
The title of the concert comes from one of the program’s selections, the Trumpet Concerto by Alexander Arutunian. Written in the early 1950s, Arutunian’s concerto is very popular with trumpet players. It’s dramatic, expressive and rhythmic. Of course, it's a showpiece for the soloist, too. In this case, the featured artist is Anders Foster, who teaches music at Wy’east. “Foster’s brilliant trumpet playing matches perfectly with the demands of the concerto,” said conductor Mark Steighner. “There are relatively few concertos for the trumpet, and the Arutunian is one of the best.”
Steighner said that the biggest piece on the program is one that audiences probably won’t know. “We’re playing the Gaelic Symphony by American female composer Amy Beach. It’s immense, technically challenging and extremely impressive.”
Amy Beach, who was born in the 1860s and died in 1944, was the best and most accomplished female composer in the early 20th century. Steighner said, “Amy Beach is best known for her songs and piano music, but she wrote three or four really big works, too. The biggest is the symphony.” The symphony is loosely based on folk songs from Ireland and was premiered when the composer was only 25. It was the first symphony by an American female composer to be professionally performed.
“Sadly, concert audiences mostly hear music by white, European or American men,” Steighner said. “The music of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms is obviously great, but there’s a lot more to the story. Women have been composers as far back as Hildegard von Bingen, back in the Middle Ages.”
Rounding out the program is one of those “beloved favorites,” the tone poem Finlandia by Jean Sibelius. Steighner said that over the past 20 years, the Sinfonietta has played the work once before. “Like in so much of his music, Sibelius is able to capture the drama and beauty of nature and his homeland of Finland.”
Jazz Collective Swing Dance
Join director Michael Paul and the CGOA Jazz Collective Big Band for the first swing dance of the season, Friday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m., at the Hood River Elks Lodge. It’s fun music to dance to, listen to or just enjoy!
Tickets available at: BUY TICKETS
Live Music at Hood River Farmers Market
The Hood River Farmers Market is open every Saturday, May 4 to Nov. 23, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 501 Columbia Street in Hood River.
November 2: (10am – 1pm): Megan Alder
November 9: (10am – 1pm): Richie Bean
November 16: (10am – 1pm): Joel Valle
November 23: (10am – 1pm): Jenny Jahlee
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, Nov. 6, Open Mic Night, 6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 9, Got Your Six (Classic Rock), 7 p.m.
Thursday, Nov., 14, Karaoke Night Hosted by miss Dee
Wednesday, Nov. 20, Open Mic Night, 6 p.m.
Live Music at The Ruins
The Ruins in Hood River presents National and Regional touring musical acts, films, and other community events. https://www.theruins.org
Gorge Speakeasy: Storytelling Event
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m.
Join us 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, but a $10 donation gets you signed up for the chance to win prizes; we donate proceeds to a local non-profit each month to keep our community strong through the joy of sharing stories. Since our first event in November 2021, we've raised thousands of dollars for over two dozen Gorge organizations.
Learn more, sign up for email updates or volunteer to share a story at: itsangiemarie.com/gorgespeakeasy
Thursday, Nov. 7, Film: TGR Beyond The Fantasy ~ Hosted By Doug's
“It's the annual Doug's ski movie! This year it is Teton Gravity Research's "Beyond The Fantasy." $10 tickets are available for purchase at Doug's in downtown Hood River or online Here. All proceeds go to Crag Rats Search & Rescue. Doors open at 6 p.m., film starts right at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 12, Film: FolkRM Film Festival, 6-9 p.m.
In collaboration with B.COLLECTIVE, Maritime Airwaves and UHURU, it's the 2nd annual FolkRM Film Festival! All proceeds go to Open Slopes and Roaring River Water Collective. Tickets are $15 for adults or $5 for kids. Doors open at 6 p.m., film starts right at 6:30 p.m. No pets please.
Tickets at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/folkrm-film-fest-tickets-748173957447
Ben Larsen Band w/ Never Come Down Trio **Ticketed Show**
Saturday, Nov 23, 6 p.m. Doors at 5:30 p.m. All-Ages.
Vinyl Release Party for Ben Larsen's New Album "Clarity"
Tickets are $20 or $25 at the door.
https://www.tickettomato.com/event/9031
Ben Larsen’s new album Clarity marks a decided turn in production methods and sound but draws from his signature well of songwriting and heart. Produced and recorded in New York City, Clarity is Larsen’s third studio album record and a significant evolution for him as a songwriter and producer. This show will be a celebration of the record and the first time the vinyl will be available to the public.
Vitamin D: 3rd Annual Dranksgiving **Ticketed Show**
Wednesday, Nov 27, 7 p.m. at The Ruins. Doors at 6:30 p.m. 21+.
Tickets are $10 or $15 at the door.
Gather your flock and make moves on the dance floor. It's the 3rd Annual Dranksgiving with Hood River's own hip-hop cover band: Vitamin D! Get your Thanksgiving Pre-Funk on at The Ruins!
The Dusty 45s w/ The Jackson County Kills and Abbigale
**Ticketed Show**
Saturday, Nov 30, Doors at 5:30 p.m.. Children allowed.
Tickets are $18 in advance (click here,) or $23 at the door.
The Dusty 45s have inspired and fired up crowds for over two decades to the delight of fans and critics alike. With their signature style and unique sound, the band is a consistently powerful and energetic player in the Americana field. The band was founded in 1997 by charismatic singer/songwriter, guitarist and trumpeter, Billy Joe Huels. Huels' songs draw inspiration from the roots of rock, rhythm and blues, honky-tonk and jazz. The quartet also features award winning blues guitarist, Rod Cook, Robin Cady (upright bass) and Kohen Burrill (Drums).
The Dusty 45s have released 7 recordings. The 2014 album, “Live and On Fire”, showcases the best of their bold and brassy sound recorded live at the Triple Door in Seattle, WA. Huels and the band are currently working on a new recording to be released in 2023.
Live music at Hood River Brewing Co.
Hood River Brewing Co. in Hood River features live music onstage at the taproom from local and regional acts.
Monday, Nov. 4, Megan Alder and the Woods, 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 7, Comedy Showcase and Open Mic, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Crowned "Portland's Funniest Person" in 2024, Ben Harkins will be here one night only for the Hood River Brewing Comedy Showcase. Show off your talents once he finishes his set by joining the comedy open mic to follow. Hosted by: Yu Chin Tsai. Suggested Donation: $10.
Wednesday, Nov. 13, Open Stage, 5:30-8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 15, Al Hare, 6:30-9 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 18, Megan Alder and the Woods, 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 27, Open Mic Stage, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Live Music at Kickstand Coffee
Kickstand Coffee in Hood River is bringing local live music to the stage.
Live Music Wednesdays
Wednesday, Nov. 6, Willy & Nelson Duo, 6-8 p.m.
Geology Alive: Understanding Geologic Hazards in the Gorge
The Columbia Center for Arts in Hood River presents “Geology Alive: Understanding Geologic Hazards in the Gorge” with Richard Iverson on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m.
Tickets available at: https://givebutter.com/geologyalive
About the event
The great scenic beauty of the Gorge owes much to the geological processes that have shaped it. Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides and debris flows still occur in the area today, and they can pose hazards to Gorge residents and visitors. What is the scope, severity, and likelihood of these hazards? How do scientists use evidence from the geological and historical past to evaluate the hazards, and how do they use models to forecast future hazards and inform our efforts to prepare for them? Join Dr. Richard “Dick” Iverson, Scientist Emeritus at the U.S. Geological Survey’s Cascades Volcano Observatory, as he digs into the geological hazards of the Gorge—and explains why they don’t discourage him from living here!
Events In Lyle, WA
Check back soon for upcoming events!
Events In Bingen & White Salmon
White Salmon Library Events
Thursday, Nov. 7, Spicy Romance Book Group (online), 6-7 p.m.
https://bit.ly/SpicyRomanceBookGroupOnline
Imagined Ink Teen Writing Contest
White Salmon Library presents the Imagined Ink Teen Writing Contest.
Are you a creative teen with a flair for writing? Enter the Imagined Ink Teen Writing Contest and you could win amazing prizes! The Imagined Ink Teen Writing Contest is open for submissions until Friday, Nov. 15. More information at https://www.fvrl.org/imagined-ink
Live Music at Everybody’s Brewing
Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon brings local and regional music to the stage.
Monday, Nov. 4, Tillinghast Mtn Duo (acoustic folk), 6-8 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 11, edadd de pavo (acoustic indie), 6-8 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 18, Sunny Pache (alt-folk), 6-8 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 25, Ben Johnson, 6-8 p.m.
White Salmon Wine Walk
Downtown White Salmon celebrates the White Salmon Wine Walk on Saturday, Nov 23, 2-6 p.m. “Join us for a delightful day of sipping and strolling through the charming streets of downtown White Salmon. Sip local boutique wines while shopping locally at our downtown businesses and the Holiday Artisan Market. Live music to boot!” More info at: White Salmon Wine Walk
Events at Bingen Theater
Jon Bennett
Comedy Night at The Bingen with Jon Bennett: How I Learned to Hug
Saturday, Nov. 9 Doors at 7 p.m.; Show at 7:30 p.m.
“Jon Bennett is back with another night of his master storytelling!
Not a love story but a story of love, loss, sex and hugging told to an airport security guard resembling a combination of the rapper Jay-Z and Beyonce while detained as a suspected terrorist in the Montreal Airport...
"While it’s true that everyone has a story, not everyone knows how to tell it. Bennett is a tremendously gifted storyteller, striking a note-perfect mix between observational humour and revealing insights.”
Comedian Dorothy Geary opens show.
Tickets at:
https://www.bigbritches.org/comedy-night-jon-bennett-tickets
Events in Trout Lake
Live Music at Trout Lake Hall
The Trout Lake Hall in Trout Lake, Washington brings live music and community events to its historic venue. https://www.troutlakehall.com/
Thursday, Nov. 7, Armchair Boogie / Roux Dio, Jamgrass, newgrass, funkgrass, dancegrass, $15 Advance // $18 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
Armchair Boogie
Jamgrass, newgrass, funkgrass, whatever you want to call it — Armchair Boogie is rapidly becoming one of the country’s hottest acts. With an unbounded sound, this Wisconsin-based quartet is known for their powerful harmonies, timeless originals, and choice covers, along with unforgettable live performances. Listed as a “Must-See Roots Artists at Bourbon & Beyond'' by The Bluegrass Situation who wrote, “We recently caught this jammy Wisconsin outfit at Earl Scruggs Music Festival, where they burnt down their late-night set.”
Armchair Boogie is Augie Dougherty on banjo with Ben Majeska acoustic & electric guitars backed by tight, driving rhythms of Eli Frieders on electric bass and Denzel Connor on drums. This unconventional lineup enhances their lightning-fast bluegrass, allowing them to freely venture into the realms of funk or country.
ROUX DIO
Roux Dio has been simmering along in Hood River since summer of 2024. The quintet is a special sauce of original fun and funky swamp-boogie and new grass tunes with deep grooves and improvisation in the mix. Only the finest ingredients went into the cauldron for this batch and one thing is certain: Luke Maddux, Neil Mangrum, Hunter Parmentier, Andy Lade and Rory Johnson are cooking up some fine musical sustenance that needs to be served up hot.
Friday, Nov. 8, Jeffrey Foucault / Erik Koskinen, Midwestern folk stalwart with a new record on Fluff & Gravy, $18 Advance // $20 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
In two decades on the road Jeffrey Foucault has become one of the most distinctive voices in American music, refining a sound instantly recognizable for its simplicity and emotional power. With a string of critically acclaimed studio albums – “Stark, literate songs that are as wide open as the landscape of his native Midwest” (The New Yorker), "Beat-up troubadour folk whittled to dolorous perfection” (Uncut), “Songwriting Brilliance,” (Irish Times) – he’s built a brick-and-mortar international touring career and a devoted following that includes luminaries like Van Dyke Parks, Greil Marcus, and Don Henley.
Erik Koskinen is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, whose music is not categorized by sub-genres. Stylistically he is on his own while heavily influenced by American roots music.
Friday, Nov. 15, Eugenia Riot performs Alanis Morissette's “Jagged Little Pill,” Original set of music follows, $12 Advance // $15 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
Eugenia Riot is the nom de plume of Portland, Oregon based singer-songwriter Leigh Jones. The name is taken from her eldest known female ancestor, Eugenia Riot, who was born in the year 1205 in Yorkshire, England. An internationally touring musician with a background in theater, Jones delights audiences with her irresistible stage presence and enrapturing voice. She has spoken at the US Embassy in Ethiopia on Women in Music, was selected with her former band Crow and the Canyon for the American Music Abroad program, and has toured the US from coast to coast since 2010.
Saturday, Nov. 16, Cascadian Bluegrass Caravan Featuring: Fog Holler, Quattlebaum & Billy Sheeley (of Greenneck Daredevils), $15 Advance // $15 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
Fog Holler is a bluegrass band with an edge. What gives the band that edge is a topic of hot debate. For some, it’s musicianship - these bluegrass cats shred. For others, it’s the songwriting, traditional in style but topical in substance. Sometimes, they undeniably snare people with the squad factor - folks see 4 grown adults in matching monochrome, and they get curious. The secret, according to Fog Holler, is simply that they write and play bluegrass in 2024, with similar intention but very different context from the genre’s originators. Inspired by a range of influences from The Stanley Brothers to Buck Owens to Meshuggah, Fog Holler breathes fresh life into well worn forms like the murder ballad and the power waltz.
Quattlebaum, Southern Gent and Banjo Slinger, brings more to the table than just music. With his infectious smile and weird antics, he brings people together; encouraging camaraderie and building community. The singer-songwriter, currently based in Bend, Oregon, tours the country picking and strumming indie-folk songs that are spacious and emotive, and have an implicit groove. When he plays, you can hear the reverberations of the rustic mountains clashing with the breezy ocean. Like a willowy heron, Quattlebaum struts around on stage as the music moves through him, evoking a range of emotions from laughter to longing.
Billy Sheeley (of Greenneck Daredevils) grew up in Central Texas outside of Austin in the Hill Country. While attending college in Huntsville, Texas he formed a band called The 19th & ½ St. band where he would make a name for himself as a singer songwriter in East Texas. Billy now lives in Hood River, OR, as the frontman for The Greenneck Daredevils, a high energy foot stomping local band that has embedded itself in the Columbia River Gorge. Billy has a genuine style and charismatic display of americana music that resonates with crowds.
Sunday, Nov. 17, Bluegrass Pickin' Circle with Tony Fuentes, FREE,
4-6 p.m., All Ages
Come and make some music or just come and listen to some pickin’!
Whether you’ve only learned basic chords or are the next Earl Scruggs, come join the circle! All abilities and ages are welcome. Tony will lead the circle in some basic bluegrass standards, but all pickers are encouraged to bring a song or two or more to share! Just bring your acoustic stringed instrument (Guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, upright bass, dobro, dulcimer, ukulele, etc.) and a chair (if you’re the sittin’ type). Folks coming to just listen or support a picker can kick back, pull up to a table or a barstool, order some food/drink, and enjoy the fun!
Friday, Nov. 22, Rose City Band / Serafima and The Shakedowns, Feel-good psych-icana from Ripley Johnson, $15 Advance // $20 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
Rose City Band
Rose City Band’s country psychedelic rock evokes the wide-open spaces of the American west and free spirits who call it home. The project of acclaimed guitarist and vocalist Ripley Johnson, Rose City Band has extended beyond the studio and lives in tandem as a live ensemble featuring some of the finest players in contemporary rock: pedal steel guitarist Barry Walker, keyboardist Paul Hasenberg, bassist Dewey Mahood (aka Plankton Wat) and drummer Dustin Dybvig.
With a keen eye for life and love, Serafima sings about the experience of a modern day woman in all its sparkle and grit. The band brings a unique “un-americana” sound, electrifying classic elements of The Golden Age of Radio, honky tonk, and Russian folk. With an unbridled love for artists like the Grateful Dead and Loretta Lynn, Serafima and the Shakedowns bring a lil sass to the country western world.
Saturday, Nov. 23, Low Bar Chorale with Secret Guest, Show up with your love for music and sing along!, $12 Advance // $15 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
You show up at a bar or music venue. You grab a drink and within minutes you’re singing the hell out of your favorite rock song with a hundred new friends and a killer band. In three-part harmony, no less! Welcome to the Low Bar Chorale and what we all not-so-secretly wish singing could be.
Our shows combine music, comedy, and some good ol’ rock and roll magic to transform the audience from a group of strangers into an epic chorus - the room comes alive with harmony. We’re drop-in only: no auditions, rehearsals or commitments ever. The best thing is that ANYONE CAN DO THIS. No prior musical experience required. Just show up with your love of music and an open mind, and we guarantee you’ll sound great.
So if this sounds like something you’d love, what are you waiting for?
Saturday, Nov. 30, Countryside Ride's 2nd Annual Bakersfield Bash
An Evening Celebrating The Bakersfield Sound, $15 Advance // $20 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
The Countryside Ride Band will be bringing their 2nd Annual Bakersfield Bash to the Trout Lake Hall celebrating their most influential country music subgenre: The Bakersfield Sound. Being West Coast country artists, Countryside Ride has been profoundly influenced by the Bakersfield Sound and the artists who created it, and are thrilled to be dedicating a night to performing the music of Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, Wynn Stewart, Red Simpson, Tommy Collins, Dwight Yoakum, and many more of the purveyors of The Bakersfield Sound. Mark your calendars and don’t forget to bring your dancing boots!
Events in Stevenson & Cascade Locks
Thunder Island Events
Monthly Trivia Nights are scheduled at Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks.
Wednesday, Nov. 6, River Room Foosball Tourney, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 13, Community Night fundraiser for Give for the Gorge, Artist Pop-Up, 6-9 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 14, Trivia Night, 6 p.m.
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.
