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Chris Baron bringing his magic to Bargeway tonight; Gorge Packin' in the shows all week

Chris Baron bringing his magic to Bargeway tonight; Gorge Packin' in the shows all week

Entertainment Weekly sponsored by The Bargeway Pub & Catering

Chris Baron performs tonight, April 26, at the Bargeway Pub at 6 p.m. That looks a lot like the Deschutes River to me.

The Bargeway Pub is throwing everything at it this week with another set of seven shows. And it all kicks off tonight, April 26 at 6 p.m.

Weather could not be better!

Chris Baron performs some music for you that you’ve probably never heard before, he said on his website. “ I compose songs on the acoustic guitar, banjo or uke, or imagine them out of the air around me. “

His Friend Jake Riggs said"...It's not hard to tell that Baron was born to perform. From the solemn to the goofy, sentimental to grateful, his mannerisms and charisma effortlessly transition between the songs and the mood of the room. 'How can Chris be in all moods at all times?' you have asked many times. It took thousands of hours of stage time, thousands of gallons of beer and more heartbreak than the average human can endure. Go see ChrisBaron live. He'll be the long-haired, tall approachable guy holding the guitar...and chances are he'll be smiling...

Thursday, April 27 - Jeff Carrell, 6-9 p.m.

Friday, April 28 - Peppa Jam, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 29 - BB Lake Band, 1-4 p.m.

Saturday, April 29 - Jezebel’s Mother, 6:30 -9:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 30 - BB Lake Band, 1-4 p.m.

Sunday, April 30 - Reddy Black Trio 6-9 p.m.

"Live Music at Clock Tower

Clock Tower Ales in The Dalles welcomes live music and more to the stage.

Thursday, April 27, Open Mic hosted by Cary Novotny, 7-9 p.m.

Live Music at Zim’s

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

Saturday, April 29, Miles From Nowhere Band (Central OregonClassic Rock and Blues), 7 p.m.

Live Music at Double Mountain

Mountain Son at Double Mountain. That’s a lot of mountain.

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

Thursday, April 27, Mountain Son, (Folk/Country/Blues), 7 p.m.

YouthThink presents Day of The Child

Head to Wahtonka/Chenowith Elementary school in The Dalles on Sunday, April 30, from 1-4 p.m. for Dia Del Niño/Day of The Child. This celebration for the whole family features free food and ice cream, plus entertainment and games. Presented by YouthThink.

Wine and Line Dance at Gorge Wine Library

Wine and Line? Oh, yeah.

Get ready for an evening of Line Dancing at Gorge Wine Library in The Dalles on Saturday, April 29, from 7-9 p.m. This all-ages event is beginner friendly. Admission is $15 at the door.

Book Signing at Thunder Island Brewing

Join Cascade Locks Historical Museum Executive Director Janice Crane in the Thunder Island Brewing  Hiker's Lounge to get your signed copy of the new publication, "Images of America: Cascade Locks and Canal,” on Monday, April 24. Book signing begins at 6 p.m.; Reading at 6:30 p.m.

Neon Disco Skate Night at HR Elks

The first time I heard Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” I was at a roller rink in 5th grade and was finishing a speed skate and getting ready for the snowball. That’s when they dim the lights and the mirrored ball shines balls of light around the rink, and you go ask somebody to skate with you. The cool people could skate backward. I was never that guy. But everybody is cool when that song plays - Tom Peterson.

The Hood River Elks Lodge and Gorge Skate Club presents Neon Disco Skate Night on Friday, May 5, at 7 p.m.. Expect music from ENFDJ and DJ Swooop.

Live music at Working Hands

Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.

The Izzie Shine Band

Friday, April 28, The Izzie Shine Band, 7:30 p.m. "With elements of folk, reggae, jazz, Latin, and blues, The Izzie Shine Band creates a sound that is uplifting and fun. Featuring Aaron Israel on lead vocals/guitar, Devan Carlson on keyboard/guitar, Lalo Bello adds percussion, and Tara Snyder provides harmony and lead vocals." 

Saturday, April 29, Sunny Pache, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 30, Open Mic hosted by Tim Decker, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, May 3, Music Bingo: Working Songs, 6:30 p.m.

Live Music at The Pines

Friday, April 28, Brigid’s Crossing, 6-9 p.m.

The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River hosts live music on Fridays, from 6-9 p.m. 

Friday, April 28, Brigid’s Crossing, 6-9 p.m.

Friday, May 5, NBC-R Band, 6-9 p.m.

Friday, May 12, Yooz Guys, 6-9 p.m.

Sunshine Mill Drive-In Movies

Sunshine Mill in The Dalles presents Drive-in movies on the Big Outdoor Screen. Movies start at 8 p.m. and tickets per carload are available online:

Friday, April 28, “Stand By Me”

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunshine-mill-drive-up-movie-stand-by-me-tickets-597201474687?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Saturday, April 29, “The NeverEnding Story”

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunshine-mill-drive-up-movie-the-neverending-story-tickets-597203791617?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Live Music at Trout Lake Hall

Bikini Drone

Trout Lake Hall in Trout Lake, Washington is bringing live music back to the Historic building’s stage. 

Thursday, April 27, Open Mic Night with Lincoln Crockett , 5 p.m. (Free)

Friday, April 28, Bikini Drone, Italo disco meets Dreamy Tropicana, 6 p.m. (Free)

Saturday, April 29, Spring Wellness event feat. Yoga, Meditation, and live music, 9:30 a.m. (Ticketed event)

Saturday, April 29, Wonderly, featuring Jim Brunberg & Ben Landsverk, with an opening set by Jim Brunberg. Expect “rich and ambitious vocal harmonies forged by years of friendship,” 6 p.m. (Free)

Sunday, April 30, Stained Glass Bluegrass, 3 p.m. (Ticketed event)

Enjoy “toe-tapping, soul-soothing Gospel and inspirational music, done the right way – with a bluegrass band. Featuring Lincoln Crockett, Tony Fuentes, Rachel Crockett , and other special musical guests.”

More information and tickets at: https://www.troutlakehall.com/

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, April 26, The Good Notes, 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 29, Growlerzz, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 3, Open Mic Music/Comedy, 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 6, Cactus Jax, 7 p.m.

TapWater and Jess Clemons Band  at Ruins

TapWater and the Jess Clemons Band

TapWater and the Jess Clemons Band play the Outdoor Season Opener on Tuesday, May 2, at The Ruins in Hood River. Portland’s “World Twang” band Tapwater brings “musical inspiration from around the world right back home to your front porch. TapWater relies on smart songwriting, polished musicianship and knockout performances to keep you coming back for more. The band’s homegrown humor and down-to-earth style complement the sound seamlessly, and create a live show that is particularly appealing to people who have tired of mainstream pop.” Opening set from the Jess Clemons band.  

Note: All Ruins Tuesday and Thursday shows are a $3 cover before 7 p.m., and $8 cover after 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. 

Gorge Speakeasy at Ruins

It’s an evening of storytelling at The Ruins in Hood River with the return of the Gorge Speakeasy on Wednesday, May 3, starting at 6:30 p.m. The moderated event helps speakers become better at telling engaging stories. To sign up or for more information email gorgespeakeasy@gmail.com 

‘Elemental’ movie at Granada Theater

A world premier of “Elemental: Reimagining Wildfire,” happens Friday (7 p.m.) and Saturday (1 p.m.), May 5-6, at The Granada Theater in The Dalles.

About the Film

“Elemental takes viewers on a journey with the top experts in the nation to better understand fire. We follow the harrowing escape from Paradise as the town ignited from wind-driven embers and burned within a few hours of the fire’s start. We visit fire labs where researchers torch entire houses to learn why some homes burn and others survive. We learn from Native Americans as they employ fire to benefit nature and increase community safety as they have for thousands of years. We follow researchers who work to understand the effects of climate on forests and the crucial role that natural forests play in storing vast amounts of carbon. Along the way we listen to people who have survived the deadliest fires to underscore the importance of this quest.”

Open Mic at Thunder Island

Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks presents Open Mic Night on Monday, May 8, with host singer-songwriter Sage Dawson. Sign-up and music kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Open Mics happen on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.

Trivia Night at Thunder Island

Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks presents Trivia Night on Thursday, May 4, at 6 p.m. Intergalactic Star Wars Day is on May 4, and so is pub trivia  - with the one and only Scott Anderson. Teams/party sizes to include no more than 6 guests per table.

Book Clubs, Author Talks at The Dalles Library

Coming up at The Dalles Library:

Britt Hawthorne will be talking about her book “Raising Anti-Racist Children”

Online presentation with author Britt Hawthorne, talking about her book “Raising Anti-Racist Children,” Wednesday, May 3, 10 a.m. Register at:

https://libraryc.org/wascocountylibrary/25980

Tuesday, April 25, Sci Fi Book Club, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, April 26, Teen Underground Radio, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, April 28, Teen Graphic Novel Book Club, 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 29, The Hobbit Animated Movie, 3 p.m.

Hood River Library Comic Con 

Get ready to come in costume to the Hood River Library Comic Con on Saturday, May 13, from 2-6 p.m. Events/activities include Kids Show The Zaniac (2-3 p.m.); Teen/Adult Zine/Comic Workshop (registration required) from 3-4:30; and enjoy Hood River Hobbies Board Games, Free Comics, Casual Costume Contest, Raffle, and a Button Machine (4-6 p.m.)

Storytime in the Park returns

The White Salmon Library presents Storytime in the Park on Wednesday, May 3, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Rheingarten Park, White Salmon. Enjoy stories, songs, puppets, bubbles, activities and more. Event is scheduled for every Wednesday from May 3 to June 14.

Live Music at Jacob Williams Winery

Jesse Meade - wait a minute, I thought they served wine? My bad. Really bad.

The Jacob Williams Winery in Wishram, Wash., present live music with local and regional musicians. 

Saturday, May 6, Jesse Meade, 1-4 p.m.

“Jesse Meade is a singer-songwriter who accompanies himself with his own finger-style, acoustic guitar playing while performing both original material and an array of cover songs.”

Dusty 45s at Griffin House

Seattle’s Amerciana experts The Dusty 45s play The Griffin House in Hood River on Wednesday, May 3. “Since 1997 The Dusty 45s have inspired and fired up crowds 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 features Billy Joe Huels (vocal/guitar/trumpet), Kohen Burrill (drums), Robin Cady (upright bass) and Rod Cook (guitar).” VIP ticket packages are available and proceeds benefit community non-profits.

Tickets at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dusty-45s-the-griffin-house-on-wednesday-may-3-2023-tickets-616734869597?utm_source=The+Griffin+House&utm_campaign=e455d927c9-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_01_26_08_22_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-79b6e34404-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

Kathryn Claire Band at The Ruins

Kathryn Claire Band

The Ruins in Hood River welcomes the Kathryn Claire Band on Friday, April 28. "With her violin and voice at the center of her music, Kathryn Claire weaves together stories and melodies rooted in her classical and traditional musical background while infusing each song and composition with an energy and electricity that is palpable. Her musicality and joy on stage is infectious. Honest and poetic writing, crystalline vocals, impassioned violin compositions, and an ability to move seamlessly across genres, are the hallmark of Kathryn Claire's original and diverse sound. Kathryn will be joined by Don Henson on piano and percussion and Sid Ditson on violin/viola.” Opening set from singer/songwriter Victor Johnson. Tickets available at: https://www.tickettomato.com/event/7965

Music in Mill returns with benefit

Music in Mill A returns on Saturday, April 29, starting at 6 p.m. The fundraiser for the Mill A School District (Washington) features dinner, auctions, live music and dancing. Proceeds benefit school music programs. Join the fun with performances from the Parade of Stars with Mill A School and Pacific Crest Innovation Academy students, Megan Alder and the Woods, and the Columbia Gorge Hep-Cats with a Lindy Hop Swing Dance. Semi-Formal attire welcome. Tickets available at the door.

Roller Skate Night at Underwood Community Center

The Underwood Community Center presents Roller Skate Night on Friday, May 12, from 5-9 p.m. Entrance fee is a $3 donation per person or $10 for a family of 4 or more. You must bring your own skates (no metal skates please). The Concession Stand and participant Consent Forms will be available.

Live Music at Everybody’s Brewing

Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon brings local and regional music to the stage.

Monday, April 24, Chris Baron (Funky Folk), 6-8 p.m.

Author Talk presented by TD Library

The Dalles Library presents access to an online session with New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger on Thursday, April 27, starting at 5 p.m. He’ll be discussing “Fox Creek.”

Register at: https://libraryc.org/wascocountylibrary/25488

Feast of Words Fundraising Gala returns

The Hood River County Library Foundation presents the 10th Annual Feast of Words Fundraising Gala on Saturday, May 6, starting at 6 p.m. at the Hood River County Library. The event features live music, live auction, raffle and local food/beverages. Proceeds go to infrastructure improvements and the Bookmobile program. Tickets are available at: 

https://www.paypal.com/webapps/shoppingcart?flowlogging_id=f993478c3faf8&mfid=1681774137390_f993478c3faf8#/checkout/openButton

Hood River Cider Fest returns

The Hood River Cider Fest returns on Saturday, April 29 at the Hood River Event Site. This all-day event features 20 cideries and 40+ ciders on tap, offering guests the chance to sample a variety of flavors from local cideries. With live music, arts & crafts, kids activities and more, the Hood River Cider Fest has fun for the whole family. Tickets at: bit.ly/Cider2023

History Museum of Hood River County Events

The History Museum of Hood River County is hosting and sponsoring the following community events:

Thursday, April 27, Timewinders Audition at Bingen Theater, 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 29, Blossom Brunch Fundraiser lecture with Peg Lalor at Riverside Church, 11 a.m.

Birds & Brews fundraiser at Columbia Gorge Discovery Center

Birds know best.

The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center presents a Birds & Brews Festival Fundraiser on Saturday, April 29, 6:30-9 p.m. Brewers include Everybody's Brewing, Freebridge Brewing, Pfriem Family Brewers and Working Hands Fermentation. Proceeds benefit the museum’s Raptor Program that maintains facilities for rehabilitation and public presentation programs with hawks, eagles and other raptors.

Little Shop of Horrors at Bingen Theater

Feed me Seymour, I’m hungry.

CGOA Stages presents “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Bingen Theater. Performances start on Friday, April 28, at 7 p.m. with additional shows April 29 and May 6, 11, 12, 13 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 30 and Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m. “Little Shop of Horrors” is rated PG. Tickets are $30 for adults ($20 for CGOA members), $10 for youth ages 10-17, and $5 for kids under 10. Tickets are available at www.gorgeorchestra.org

Auditions for “Bob” May 8-9

Big Britches Productions announces auditions for “Bob, A Life in Five Acts,” on Monday and Tuesday, May 8-9, at 6:30 p.m. at The Bingen Theater. For more information about needed roles visit:

https://www.bigbritches.org/auditions?fbclid=IwAR0GULufGFG_cZyp5ibS88VhsgoNLFbaskx1n4huxKXJQ5phvGuqJ-mbA4o

Actors needed for ‘Timewinder Tales’

The History Museum of Hood River County and Big Britches Productions is seeking five actors to portray people from Hood River's past for this year's production of Timewinder Tales. Casting Call is at The Bingen Theater on Thursday, April 27 and Tuesday, May 2 (both dates 7 p.m.). Formerly known as Cemetary Tales, Timewinder Tales are designed to “bring history to life and is perfect for bringing out the history lover in you.”

More information about needed roles and event volunteers at:

https://www.hoodriverhistorymuseum.org/cemetery-tales




Pioneer Assoc. celebrates 100, holds meeting May 6 at St. Mary's in TD; Awesome Historical Photos to be on display

Pioneer Assoc. celebrates 100, holds meeting May 6 at St. Mary's in TD; Awesome Historical Photos to be on display

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