Jim MacMillan at The Pines
Join Jim MacMillan on guitar and vocals, Jerry Keith on bass and tuba and Randy Bell on cajon and hand percussion for an eclectic assortment of all original music Friday, Feb. 13, from 6-9 p.m. at The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River. The Pines Tasting Room, 202 Cascade Ave., Hood River; 541-993-8301.
Gorge Sinfonietta plays Feb. 20
The Columbia Gorge Sinfonietta presents “The Bold, The Brilliant, and the Beautiful,” an exciting program of orchestral music, including the Oregon premiere of “The Banner Saga Suite” by Austin Wintory, the lively second piano concerto by Dimitri Shostakovich, and Johannes Brahms' lyrical masterpiece, Symphony #2. Featured soloist will be local musician Corin Parker. The concerts are Friday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. in The Dalles Civic Auditorium ballroom. The orchestra is conducted by Mark Steighner, and sponsored by the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association (cgoaonline.blogspot.com).
Country Dance, potluck Feb. 14
The Second Saturday Country Dance returns on Feb. 14, from 7-10 p.m., at the Rockford Grange on Barrett Road in Hood River. The dance caller will be Sue Baker and the band will be the Mill Creek String Band.
The potluck dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. with dancing from 7-9 p.m. All ages welcome and no partner is required. All dance steps are walked through the first time. Enjoy an evening of Country Squares, Contras, Circle dances and a few Waltzes.
Admission $6 for members of the Mid Columbia Folklore Society, $7 for non-members, $1 for youth and students. Please bring snack treats for break time.
Call Keith Harding at 541-352-7550 or Tom Hons at 541-386-5771 for further information.
Valentine Concerts at Skamania
Treat your Valentine to music at Skamania Lodge this year; local and regional musicians round out the weekend. All shows are 5-8 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 13 — Singer/guitarist Victor Johnson is a lifelong resident of the Columbia Gorge and performs a wide mix of Americana, swing and popular tunes. www.victorjohnson.com.
Saturday, Feb. 14 — “23window” is duo Mike Soto and Gayle Ritt who will perform original music and classic love songs throughout the evening. A sonic sphere of harmonies and music fills the air — reminiscent of your favorite song — or inspired by a collection of music spanning decades. www.23windowmusic.com.
Skamania Lodge, 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, Wash.; 866-399-7980.
Music at Lyle Hotel Feb. 14
Enjoy music from Kay Floria & Randy Bell from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the dining room of the Lyle Hotel on Saturday, Feb. 14. Then, it’s bluesy folk from Julie Mayfield (Fields of May) and Emily Albaugh (Jackbone Dixie) for the late-night crowd. The Lyle Hotel, 100 7th St., Lyle, Wash., 509-365-5953.
‘It Had To Be You!’ dinner dance
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum presents “It Had To Be You!” on Saturday, Feb. 14. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. This all-inclusive Valentine’s Day event includes dinner, drinks, dancing to live music by Portland’s Echo Park, and optional childcare. Tickets are $75 per couple and $25 per family for childcare. Space is limited and advance purchase is required. The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, 5000 Discovery Drive, The Dalles. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 541-296-8600.
Tillinghast plays House Concert
Treat your Valentine and yourself to music the critics call “a deep, healing well.” Richard and Tova Tillinghast will play songs from their new album “The Door is Open,” on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. Expect some “Valentine's Day songs, plus some new ones about family, travel, and whitewater.” 401 Montello Ave., Hood River. For more information call Paul Blackburn at 541-387-4011.
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