Entertainment Update for April 20

‘Sharing the Rough’ benefit film April 21 at arts center

The film is the first ever to document the complete journey of a gemstone — from the hands of East African miners, to the gem-cutter, then to the designer and finally to the public as a finished product. Ken Apland of Apland Jewelers has had the opportunity to help local communities in Kenya and Tanzania. While many jewelers wait for gem dealers to come to their store, Apland goes straight to the source — this not only provides access to gemstone rough directly from the mine but also provides much needed business for local miners.

The Hood River screening will be held on Thursday, April 21, at the Columbia Center for the Arts, beginning with a reception with the director at 6 p.m.; show time is 7 p.m. Tickets are available at Apland Jewelers for $20 and all proceeds will benefit the United Way of the Columbia Gorge.

Claudia Schmidt plays April 21

Claudia Schmidt will be at Gorge Community Music, 410 East Second Street, The Dalles, on Thursday, April 21. Concert starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 tickets available at the venue or Klindt’s Booksellers. Schmidt’s music slides from lively folk to jazz, whether it’s for a house concert or in front of thousands at a major folk festival. “I like to explore our little foibles with tenderness and humor, and nature has always figured into the imagery in my songs, which have a strong visual component to them. The nice thing about participating in lots of different kinds of music is that I have those things to draw from when I am writing. It gives me a lovely large musical toolbox,” Schmidt said.

‘Celebration’ at The Pines

Join Kerry Williams and friends as they pay a musical tribute to Rick Hulett with the second anniversary Celebration of Life on Friday, April 22, from 6-9 p.m. The Pines Tasting Room, 202 Cascade Ave., Hood River; 541-993-8301.

‘Rebel’ at Moth April 23

This Saturday, April 23, is a fun double-header at the Moth. First the Honky Tonk Rebel, aka Mario Carboni, stops by for a set of roots country music, and then its an after party with the Gorge Roller Girls — dance all night long! No cover charge. The Moth Lounge, 105 Fourth St., Hood River; 541-387-7600.

Martin Gerschwitz at Stave and Stone

If you’re in the mood for a mix of classic rock, blues, classical and original compositions, then Martin Gerschwitz fits the bill. Expect a one-man-show with a fully loaded keyboard that will bring stories from past rockers to life. Thursday, April 21, 7-10 p.m. at Stave & Stone, 210 Oak St., Hood River.

Entertainment listings can be e-mailed to jdrake@hoodrivernews.com.