Entertainment Update for Feb. 28

Tony Smiley plays Pint Shack

One man band Tony Smiley returns to Hood River on Saturday, March 7, from 8:30-10:30 p.m. at the Pint Shack in Hood River. The Pint Shack, 105 Fourth St., Hood River; 541-387-7600.

Bird walk group meets Sunday

There is a free bird walk this Sunday, March 1, hosted by the Gorge Bird Walk group and led by Stuart Johnston. Meet the group at Charburger in Cascade Locks at 7:00 a.m. for breakfast — tour for the Government Cove area leaves at 8:15 a.m. (Car pool meet at the Hood River Starbucks/Best Western at 7 a.m.) For more information call Stuart at 509-493-3363.

‘Heroes not Welcome Home’ exhibit opens March 14

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum presents “What if Heroes Were Not Welcome Home?” Saturday, March 14. The exhibit opening features a Culture a la Carte evening of dining followed by a presentation by author Linda Tamura. This poignant exhibit examines the experience of Japanese American veterans upon their return home after serving in World War II. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner served at 6, with the 7 p.m. presentation at the Discovery Center, 5000 Discovery Drive, in The Dalles. Reservations required by March 11. Cost for the dinner and presentation is $18; presentation only is $3. Tickets are available online at gorgediscovery.org or by calling 541-296-8600 ext. 201.

Willy and Nelson play March 5

Willy and Nelson, will perform at the White Buffalo complimentary wine tasting on Thursday, March 5, from 6-8 p.m. Bill (Willy) Nielsen (acoustic guitar) and singer Lisa Nelson, known for their beautiful harmonies, perform familiar pop, rock and country tunes you can sing along to. Memaloose winery of Lyle, Wash., will be this week's featured winery. White Buffalo Wine Bar & Bistro, 4040 Westcliff Dr., Hood River, 541-386-5534.

‘Stories & Lies’ March 2

Columbia Center for the Arts proudly presents a very special evening with famous actor, writer, singer, songwriter Ronny Cox: Songs, Stories and Out and Out Lies, on Monday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m.

A look of familiarity has helped make Cox one of Hollywood’s most versatile character actors. His first time in front of a camera featured him playing the guitar in the Dueling Banjos scene in “Deliverance,” creating one of the most iconic moments in the history of moviemaking. Despite his great success in movies and TV, what he says he loves most is singing and playing the guitar. According to him, nothing cuts through to the heart like music.

“Songs, Stories and Out and Out Lies” is a family show for all. Tickets for this special show are $20 in advance, $15 students and seniors and $25 at the door. Tickets are available online, at Waucoma Bookstore and at Columbia Art Gallery.