Entertainment Update for Aug. 24

• Sunday, Sept. 4 — J.R. Sims: A tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Texas-style blues.

• Sunday, Sept. 18 — Steve Hale: A singer/songwriter with a soul edge. Hale delivers his brand of blue-eyed-soul-Americana-pop in the tradition of Bruno Mars, Daryl Hall, Sam Cooke and Bill Withers.

Showtimes are 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Skamania Lodge, Meadow Patio, 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, Wash.

Larry and Raven at The Pines

Coming up at The Pines:

Friday, Aug. 26, 6-9 p.m.

Striving for sweet harmonies and intricate vocal intervals, Larry and Raven transform classic tunes with an acoustic style and interweaving voices. Choosing artists that vary from Led Zeppelin to Abigail Washburn, they cover a wide range of musical genres. In addition to cover songs, Larry's gifted songwriting talent brings beautiful originals to the set that create a fun, easy listening atmosphere. The Pines Tasting Room, 202 Cascade Ave., Hood River; 541-993-8301.

Kory Quinn at The Ruins

Critics say “Kory Quinn's the bluesman you didn't know you were missing. “At The End of the Bar” is a deliciously old-timey album that never leaves you with the yellowed patina of reconstruction. You get the sense that this is the kind of music Quinn was born to play.” Catch Kory Quinn & The Quinntessentials on Tuesday, Aug. 23, with an opening set from Jess Clemons at The Ruins, 6 p.m. Springhouse Cellar, 13 Railroad Ave, Hood River; 541-308-0700.

Open Mic at the White Buffalo

It's Open Mic on the White Buffalo patio with sound and lighting provided by John Cyparski on Thursday, Aug. 25, 7-9 p.m. (sign-up at 6:30). Come by, bring your instrument, sign-up, play, listen and dance. The White Buffalo Wine Bar & Bistro. 4040 Westcliff Drive, Hood River.

Maryhill Summer Concerts series continues in September

Tickets for upcoming concerts featuring Chris Isaak (Sept. 3) and ‘80s pop stars Tears For Fears (Sept. 17) at Maryhill Winery are on sale at www.maryhillwinery.com. Shows are all ages and include an opening act. Doors open 5 p.m., show at 7 p.m.

‘Long Whiles’ at Everybody’s

Coming up Friday Aug. 26, 9:30 p.m. — The Good Long Whiles. "Winner of the 2012 Independent music Awards for Best Concept Album. The music of Amanda Richards covers a wide and diverse field — from sensuous ballads to old-school rockabilly; soulful bossa-nova to laugh-out-loud country satire.” Everybody’s Brewing, 151 E. Jewett Blvd., White Salmon, Wash; 509-637-2774.

The Red Yarn Show

It’s folk tales and puppets for the whole family — come enjoy footstompin' folk tunes, folklore and storytelling with puppet critters from the deep woods with the Man in the Red Yarn. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 5:30p.m. at the Hood River County Library.

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