This Week in Gorge Entertainment with Jim Drake - March 3
CCC Entertainment 2-28-22
By Jim Drake
Granada Theater Goes International
The Granada Theater in The Dalles is giving your Taste Buds the highest Priority with monthly International Dining Experiences, featuring entertainment and dancing.
March 5: France
March 12: Ireland
Details at: https://www.granadatheatrethedalles.com/
Coming up August 13: Legends Rock and Roll Summer Music Festival, presented by The Granada Theater and Sedition Brewing. Warrant and Winger will be on tap.
Tom Grant, Gorge Sinfonietta concert
Tickets are on sale now for the Gorge Sinfonietta’s special presentation of “Big Surprises and Unfinished Business,” featuring Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony, Haydn’s Surprise Symphony, Portland’s award-winning Jazz pianist Tom Grant, guest conductor Edie Seyl Polson, and much more. Concerts are scheduled for March 18 and 20 in the Gorge Room at Best Western Plus in Hood River. Tickets at gorgeorchestra.org
Outer Orbit at The Ruins March 12
Composed of members from six different bands - plus special guests - Outer Orbit is a Northwest favorite for “original burning soul and funk.” The band brings the influences of Sly Stone, The Meters and more to The Ruins in Hood River on Saturday, March 12, starting at 6 p.m. Ticketed show and Proof of Vax required.
https://www.tickettomato.com/event/7342
Live Music at The Pines
Live music returns Fridays, from 6-9 p.m. at The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River.
March 4 TBD
March 11 TBD
March 18 Brigid’s Crossing
March 25 Chihuahua Desert
April 1 Chasing Ebenezer
Live music at Working Hands Beer
Working Hands Beer in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.
Wednesday, March 2, Music Bingo Trivia Night, 6:30-8 p.m.
Saturday, March 5, Albert Nicholas, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 12, Gary Pryor, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Open Mic: Sundays 6-8 p.m.
Understanding the Ukraine through Food
Before the war broke out, I picked up this cookbook to take a look at some options for getting some variety in my diet. Besides that, the recent media coverage of all things Ukraine gave me an “a-ha” moment in wanting to learn something about what everyone was talking about.
To my surprise, each chapter is prefaced by a well-written historical account of the movement of people throughout the regions and a wonderful description of what kind of food winds up on their dinner tables.
Those essays then led to spending a few hours looking at all of the online map information that depicts the border changes that have occurred in Ukraine since some Incredibly Distant Era of Time.
Politically, the book only takes us up to 1973, but that’s OK with me. I’m not really interested in what the explosion of Fast Food outlets has done to traditional fare.
Pouring over the book, it seems most recipes are introduced by information that in some cases is uncannily and eerily relevant to today’s crisis. For example, we learn that the famous dish Chicken Kyiv took its name from “Russia’s third-largest city,” the once capital of Russia and capital of the Ukrainian republic. It goes on to relate the importance the city had in medieval times.
Like much of the world, I am deeply saddened by Russia’s aggression. One would hope and insist in modern times that if people in a country wanted to become part of another country, there would be something called “A Vote.”
So, I’m Voting No on the war. And I’m Voting Yes on Ukrainian Cherry Dumplings.
White Salmon Guitar represents Gorge in regional Guitar Fest
White Salmon Guitar Luthier Craig Wilson reports his guitars will be featured in an upcoming Guitar Festival in La Conner in May of 2022. “It will be a privilege to set up next to some of the finest luthiers working today, meet old friends and make some new ones,” Wilson said.
DJ Budget at River City
Portland’s Finest DJ Budget Money returns to Hood River’s River City Saloon on Thursday, March 17 for a St. Patrick’s Day Dance Party. 21+, 9 p.m. start.
The Dalles featured on ‘Animal Planet’
The “Mysterious Creatures” episode from Discovery Channel’s “Animal Planet” show ran on Feb. 26, featuring sturgeon filmed in The Dalles. The footage was obtained by host Forrest Galante in 2021. [Historical Eastern European Cookbook Fact: The Best Caviar is obtained from Sturgeon].
Funk River Social Club presents Weekly Jam
If Funk is Your Groove then head out to a Monthly Jam presented by members of the Gorge band Funkship at the River City Saloon in Hood River on the First Wednesday of the Month (March 2). The jams start at 7 p.m.
Free Beta Test Gaming at Cybermind
Join Cybermind Gaming in The Dalles on Tuesday and Wednesday March 1 and 2, from 5-9 p.m. to participate in Beta Testing of the facilities systems. For maximum Feedback, sign up for one day and one time only. Persons under 18 will need to provide parents information to create an account at the center, and anyone under the age of 13 will need the supervision of a parent/guardian.
Sign up at cybermindgaming.com/event
‘Take 3’ performs at Civic March 7
Win Free Tickets to this Event (Age 18+ only)
1. Like MCCCA's Facebook page
2. Like the original Free Ticket Post on MCCCA's page
Expect “charismatic pop and classical interpretations” from the acclaimed Take 3 Trio, coming to The Dalles Civic Auditorium on Monday, March 7. Tickets are available at Klindt's Booksellers and Stationers, Lines of Designs-Clothing, and online at www.mccca.info.
Winter Music Festival of The Gorge March 5
(Rescheduled from January) Winter Music Festival of The Gorge is a benefit for music programs in Hood River area schools, specifically the Matt Klee Memorial Fund, developed to celebrate Matt Klee’s life and dedication to bringing kids the experience of live music. Bands will include The Groove Cabin, The Junebug Boys, The Isolated Oscillators and the HRVHS Choir. Concert runs on Saturday, March 5, from 2-8 p.m. at The Ruins in Hood River. Tickets $12 in advance at
Live Music Mondays return to Everybody’s Brewing
Live Music Mondays at Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon showcases the best in local and regional bands Music is 6-8 p.m.
March 7: Scot and Rebecca (Acoustic Rock)
Grateful Vineyard
Live music continues at Hood River’s Grateful Vineyard.
Sunday, March 6, Jenny Jahlee (solo soul folk), 4-6 p.m.
Sunday, March 13, Megan Alder (Wine Club music 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Pigs on the Wing in Bingen March 5
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 5, as Pink Floyd cover band Pigs on the Wing return to the Bingen Theater. Currently on their “Wish You Were Here” Tour, Pigs on the Wing is an accurate recreation of the Pink Floyd band in All Aspects - Sound and Visuals. The show will include the full “Wish You Were Here” album and a full second set of Roger Waters era Pink Floyd. This special benefit show will help the Bingen Theater Restoration Fund for HVAC work and other equipment. Doors open at 7 p.m., 8 p.m. show. 21+. General admission tickets $35 through Eventbrite and VIP packages available.
More Talent Added to Big Rap Show coming March 5
According to critics, R.A.P. Ferreira “is known for an uncompromised, utopic flow that speaks directly to the root of the listener.” Also known as the founder of the Ruby Yacht label, Ferreira has been on constant tours since starting out over a decade ago in the Wisconsin hip-hop trio Nom de Rap.
Ferreira brings his newest touring show “There & Back Again,” featuring R.A.P. Ferreira & Friends, including rapper, multi-instrumentalist Sha Ray, and Rob The Universe on Saturday, March 5, to Hood River’s River City Saloon. A Shea Wooten Presents production.
For tickets and more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rap-ferreira-friends-hood-river-or-tickets-235672311227
Gigs Here and There
Every Sunday - The Reddy Black Trio at Bargeway Pub, 6-9 p.m.
Tuesday Taps and Tunes with Kenny O3 at Zim’s, 7-9 p.m.
‘Magic,’ ‘Mystery Club,’ at The Dalles Library
Fans of Magic the Gathering can meet at The Dalles Library on Thursday, March 3, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. with the Magic the Gathering/ D&D Club.
The Whodunnit Mystery Book Club meets Thursday, March 3, from 5-6 p.m. For more information email:booksrfantastic@gmail.com.
Coming up Thursday, March 3: Trivia Night with Scott Anderson.
Hood River Reads kicks off March 26
The Hood River Reads program kicks off on Saturday, March 26, with “Fire Story” by Brian Fies. This firsthand account of the October 2017 wildfires in Northern California is “an honest, unflinching depiction of his personal experiences, including losing his house and every possession except what his wife and he could fit into their car.” Hood River Reads program promotes reading for families and individuals with authors that reflect the communities’ diversity.
‘Elvis, Sinatra’ show March 26
Tickets are on sale now for a special concert featuring tributes to the biggest names in music: Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. Roger Anderson is one of the top Elvis tribute artists working today, and Jamie Goetz is an amazing sound-alike for ol’ Blue Eyes. The concert is at The Dalles Eagles on Saturday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. $15 tickets and additional dinner available. Call 541-296-3172 to reserve seats.
