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THE DALLES — Makerspace 97058, a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will open soon in The Dalles to provide artists, makers and creatives with shared space for hands-on projects, classes and community connection.
HOOD RIVER — Harmony in the Vineyard will return on Sept. 14 to Stave & Stone Wine Estates, featuring Concert Rock violinist Aaron Meyer and his band.
HOOD RIVER — Columbia Center for the Arts (CCA) presents the Northwest Pastel Society Members Show 2025, featuring more than 100 works by 66 artists. This juried exhibition, celebrating the vibrancy and versatility of pastel as a medium will be on display at CCA Sept. 5–28.
After it closed temporarily during Covid-19 and reopened for a partial season in 2021, this is the second year that the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) has been back with a full complement of shows and stable funding, and the company’s 90th season.
OREGON — Oregon Humanities, the nonprofit that runs Oregon’s free literary and arts magazine and humanities programs across the state, is four months into a funding crisis after National Endowment for the Humanities suddenly canceled funding in April.
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HOOD RIVER — Waucoma Bookstore is excited to welcome Oregon-based illustrator Joseph Moffat-Peña for a special book signing on Saturday, Aug. 9 from noon to 2 p.m., celebrating the release of Only in the Pacific Northwest: Weird and Wonderful Facts About the Pacific Northwest.
The annual Hood River County Fair, held July 23-26 at the fairgrounds in Odell, was the first in a series of county fairs in the Gorge. Coming up is the Skamania County Fair, Aug. 13-16 (Stevenson); Klickitat County fair, Aug. 13-17 (Goldendale); and the Wasco County Fair and Rodeo, Aug. 14-…
This week's performances include free concerts, library events, music and movies, and the opening of new art exhibits.
THE DALLES — The Annex Transitional Housing and Shelter is receiving an eye-catching new feature in the form of a mural on the west side of the building. Created by The Dalles artists Chris Pothier and Dylan McManus, the mural features a colorful combination of shapes that together create the image of an outstretched arm with a child its palm.
THE DALLES The Dalles Art Center’s Annual Auction and Sock Hop takes place this Saturday, June 21, at the National Neon Sign Museum.
THE DALLES — A public exhibition and reception of Youth Empowerment Shelter (YES) artists will be held June 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Yvonne’s Art Studio and Gallery in The Dalles. After this exhibition, the artwork will be permanently displayed at Safespace in Hood River, which provides resources to at-risk children.
This week's live events and performances in the area include music, author talks, classes, art shows, an open mic and history events.
This week's live events in the Gorge include music, theater, art shows, and presentations.
This week's events include theater, comedy, music, art shows, storytelling, and a student art fundraiser. Also enjoy a student marimba tour in The Dalles!
On April 26, community members were able to visit at the neon sign museum to watch as local artist Denae Manion and volunteer Carolyn Wood as they worked on the painting carousel horses as part of the project to restore the historic Jantzen Beach Carousel. While the process is anticipated to…
PARKDALE — Parkdale is known as a tightknit community proud of their local stores, brews, and views. The Four One is no exception as an art-centric shop peddling locally-made goods like keepsakes, ceramics, attire, and more. Gorge residents and tourists alike enjoy browsing for the right piece.
Events and live performances around the Gorge this week include music, fun runs, egg hunts, art shows, story times, musical classes, and more.
THE DALLES — This spring, Columbia Basin Care hosted an art class where residents were encouraged to paint their own portraits in a modern, abstract color block style. This creative activity not only provided a platform for self-expression but also fostered a sense of community among participants, many of whom had never painted in such a style.
This week's events and performances include a chance to help paint a historic carousel; documentaries, free exhibit opening, art nights, lots of music and more. And read the story behind rising stars Rocks in a Blender.
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