Underwood Jazz Society play three venues
Catch Mike Stillman and the Underwood Jazz Society at a venue near you. Underwood Jazz Society features Gorge area jazz musicians on saxophone, guitar, vocals and more. Bring your dancing shoes.
Tuesday, Dec. 10, Last Stop Saloon, The Dalles, 5-7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 13, Society Hotel, Bingen, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 20, Society Hotel, Bingen, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 13, Society Hotel, Bingen, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 20, Society Hotel, Bingen, 5:30 p.m.
Mark Reynolds Band at White Buffalo Dec. 12
The Mark Reynolds Band returns to the White Buffalo on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 6-8 p.m. Inspired by the deep folk-blues heard over the airwaves of rural Wasco County, guitarist Mark Reynolds writes heartfelt and captivating songs at home in any genre. With Jim Drake on mandolin and Steve Alford on drums, the band explores slide guitar homages to Woody Guthrie, bluegrass-tinged instrumentals, and lost rock gems from the British Invasion era.
White Buffalo Wines, 4040 Westcliff Drive, Hood River; 541-386-5534.
‘Jester Comedy Tour’ at Sedition Dec. 12
A Joker and Jester Comedy Tour featuring Jake Daniels and Tony Dijamco comes to Sedition Brewing on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. This comedy duo is part of a nationwide comedy special — the event is a special fundraiser for Childrens’ Cancer Research and United States Veterans. Tickets are $10.
Sedition Brewing Company, 208 Laughlin St., The Dalles; 541-296-2337.
Radio Christmas Theater opens Dec. 12
The Adult Center Theater at the Hood River Valley Adult Center presents Christmas Radio Theater, featuring three old time Christmas radio shows: Fibber McGee & Molly, the police drama “Dragnet,” and a broadcast of O.
Henry’s “Gift of the Magi.” Also on the bill: The Columbiaires performing in the style of the Andrews Sisters.
Show dates and times are, Thursday through Sunday: Dec. 12 (free dress rehearsal 7:30 p.m.); Dec. 13 (7:30 p.m.); Dec. 14 (2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.); Dec. 15 (2 p.m.). Tickets are $10. Proceeds supports Meals on Wheels.
Hood River Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, Hood River; 541- 386-2060.
Pride Book Club meets Dec. 12
The Pride Book Club meets Thursday, Dec. 12 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to discuss Judith Barrington’s memoir “Lifesaving.” The book is about the complexity of losing both parents and coming, out, and is told “skillfully and with gentle humor.” The Pride Book Club is open to all persons 18 years and older interested in reading LGBTQA literature.
The Dalles Wasco County Library, 722 Court St., The Dalles; 541-296-2815.
United Way Benefit Holiday Concert Dec. 15
Join rock-concert violinist Aaron Meyer and his 12-piece band for the 10th annual United Way benefit holiday concert with guest gospel singers The Brown Sisters on Sunday, Dec. 15 in The Gorge Room at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn. The show starts at 3:30 p.m.
General admission is $25, with preferred seating options available. All proceeds benefit United Way of the Columbia Gorge.
Tickets on sale at Waucoma Bookstore or email unitedway@gorge.net or by calling 541-386-6100.
‘Holiday Spectacular’ with Anna Viemeister Dec. 14
Opera globetrotter and TDHS alum Anna Viemeister returns to the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Featuring selections of opera, jazz, pop and rock, Viemeister and special guest singers Valentin Peytchinov (bass) and Samuel Varhan (tenor) will be joined by local musicians including Paul Viemeister, the Cascade Singers, Got Your Six, Kat Blackmar, Stephanie Black, Corin Parker and Barb Haren as well as Cowboy Poets Duane Nelson and Coyote Joe. Tiered ticketing at the door.
The Dalles Civic Auditorium, 323 E. Fourth St., The Dalles; 541-298-8533.
Chris Baron, Megan Cronin at Rivertap Dec. 13
Live music coming up at Rivertap:
Friday, Dec. 13: Chris Baron and Megan Cronin, 6-9 p.m. (duo, covers)
Saturday, Dec. 14: Jeff Carrell and Kenny Olsen, 6-9 p.m. (duo, covers, rock ‘n roll)
Saturday, Dec. 14: Jeff Carrell and Kenny Olsen, 6-9 p.m. (duo, covers, rock ‘n roll)
Sunday, Dec. 15: Sunday Night Jam featuring The Reddy Black Trio, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Rivertap, 703 E. Second St., The Dalles, 541-296-7870.
VOCI ‘Love, Actually’ jazz concert opens Dec. 13
VOCI choir, a 50-voice ensemble, along with the area’s top jazz musicians, will get you singing and swinging along with hits from the 2003 movie “Love, Actually,” on Friday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Wy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center. Vocal ensembles Canticum and the Choral Union Choir are on the bill, as well as the Jazz Collective swinging through holiday favorites, all under the direction of Mark Steighner.
Matinee performance Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. Adult tickets $20 at gorgeorchesta.org. Wy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center, 3000 Wy’east Road, Hood River.
Howlin Woods at Zim’s Dec. 13
Live music coming up at Zim’s:
Friday, Dec. 13: Howlin’ Woods with Jeff Carrell, Kenny Olsen, Jeff Minnick and a guest, 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 14: The Patrick Stillwell Band, playing Blues and Rock, 7-10 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 17: Tuesday Taps & Tunes with Al Hare and Kenny Olsen, 7-9 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 14: The Patrick Stillwell Band, playing Blues and Rock, 7-10 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 17: Tuesday Taps & Tunes with Al Hare and Kenny Olsen, 7-9 p.m.
Zim’s Brau Haus, 604 E. Second St., The Dalles; 541-296-2368.
Bergeron, Stonestreet at Stave & Stone Dec. 14
Acoustic folk-rock duo Scott Bergeron and Rebecca Stonestreet return to Stave & Stone on Saturday, Dec. 14.
Longtime Columbia Gorge residents, the duo “synergistically reaches audiences with toe-tapping and sing along songs spanning four decades.”
Stave & Stone, 210 Oak St., Hood River; 541-946-3750.
Stave & Stone, 210 Oak St., Hood River; 541-946-3750.
Country Dance returns Dec. 14 to Rockford Grange
The Second Saturday Country Dance returns Dec. 14, from 7- 9 p.m., at Rockford Grange. Dance caller Sue Baker and the Mill Creek String Band will guide your way through contra dances, country squares and a few waltzes. All-ages, family friendly. Bring treats for breaktime. Adults $7, $1 youth.
Rockford Grange, 4250 Barrett Drive, Hood River.
Gorge Winds Christmas Concert Dec. 22
The Gorge Winds Concert Band will present their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. You’re invited to listen as Gorge Winds celebrate the Christmas season with “A Festival of Christmas in Song.” Refreshments will be served during intermission. Larry Loop directs. Admission $10 adults/ $20 family/$5 teens and seniors.
Calvary Baptist Church, 3350 Columbia View Drive, The Dalles.
Entertainment listings should be sent in by 5 p.m. Friday to jdrake@hoodrivernews.com. Listings run as space allows.
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