“Quittin’ Time” is the latest CD release from Americana singer/songwriter Megan Alder featuring six original songs of “sweet romance and bottomless heartbreak.” Alder’s influences range from traditional jazz to soulful pop. Her touring band, The Woods, rounds out the sound with bass and drums. Her next Gorge show is at Slopeswell Cider Co. in Hood River on Jan. 29.
Green Neck Daredevils perform at the Fourth annual Holiday Hangover beer festival on Jan. 25. The festival featured more than 20 craft beers, including a rotating specialty pour by each of 11 breweries; and this year, for the first time, the event took place at The Ruins.
The Nightfarmers perform at the Fourth annual Holiday Hangover beer festival on Jan. 25. The festival featured more than 20 craft beers, including a rotating specialty pour by each of 11 breweries; and this year, for the first time, the event took place at The Ruins.
“Quittin’ Time” is the latest CD release from Americana singer/songwriter Megan Alder featuring six original songs of “sweet romance and bottomless heartbreak.” Alder’s influences range from traditional jazz to soulful pop. Her touring band, The Woods, rounds out the sound with bass and drums. Her next Gorge show is at Slopeswell Cider Co. in Hood River on Jan. 29.
Jim Drake
Green Neck Daredevils perform at the Fourth annual Holiday Hangover beer festival on Jan. 25. The festival featured more than 20 craft beers, including a rotating specialty pour by each of 11 breweries; and this year, for the first time, the event took place at The Ruins.
Jim Drake
The Nightfarmers perform at the Fourth annual Holiday Hangover beer festival on Jan. 25. The festival featured more than 20 craft beers, including a rotating specialty pour by each of 11 breweries; and this year, for the first time, the event took place at The Ruins.
Barney & the Stray Kitties at White Buffalo On Thursday, Jan. 30 from 6-8 p.m., Barney & the Stray Kitties return to the White Buffalo, with country rock and blues seasoned with rich vocal harmonies. White Buffalo Wines, 4040 Westcliff Drive, Hood River; 541-386-5534.
Black History Month celebrated Hood River Library celebrates Black History Month with programs that include the following: Feb. 5: Gospel sing-along (live music) and fun craft activity, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 12: Enjoy classic Jazz while replicating a traditional African fabric dyeing technique, 5:30 p.m. Hood River County Library, 502 State St., Hood River; 541-386-2535.
Kenny & the Jeffs Live music coming up at Zim’s: Friday, Jan. 31: Kenny & the Jeffs, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1: Kenny & the Jeffs, 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4: 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.
Mardi Gras party Feb. 8 Transport yourself to the French Quarter of New Orleans at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center’s Mardi Gras Celebration Saturday, Feb. 8 from 7-11 p.m. Tickets are $20 for this 21 and over event. The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, 5000 Discovery Drive, The Dalles.
Kit Garoutte at Feast Live music coming up at Feast: Thursday, Jan. 30: Kit Garoutte and Ann Flemming, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, Kit Garoutte and Jay Reed, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feast Market & Delicatessen, 151 E. Jewett Blvd., White Salmon; 509-637-6886.
Dead Lee at Everybody’s Brewing Live music Monday’s at Everybody’s: Jan. 27: Dead Lee, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 3: Al and Nolan, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 10: Brian Greeley, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 17: Scott and Rebecca, 6-8 p.m. Everybody’s Brewing, 177 E. Jewett Blvd., White Salmon, Wash; 509-637-2774.
‘Prohibitions’ at Route 30 Jan. 31 Live music coming up at Route 30: Friday, Jan. 31: The New Prohibitions, with the Honeybadgers, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7: Nightlife, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8: T-Blue, 7 p.m. Route 30 Bottles and Brews, 317 E. Second St., The Dalles; 541-993-3155. Cascade Singers meet; concerts planned Cascade Singers choir rehearsals for all interested singers meet Sundays at Zion Lutheran Church, 10th and Union streets in The Dalles from 7-9 p.m. One-hour work sessions meet on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Upcoming performances are scheduled for February and March. For more information, contact Miles Thoming-Gale at milesmansfield93@gmail.com.
History Forum returns Feb. 1 The original Wasco County Courthouse, 410 West Second Place, The Dalles, hosts the Regional History Forum series beginning Saturday, Feb. 1 at 1:30 p.m. featuring lectures and presentations from top local and regional historians. Free admission; donations accepted. Schedule includes: Feb. 1: From Radical Idea to Ratification: Women’s Voting Rights (Janice Dilg) Feb. 8: The Women of Sorosis: Social “Influencers” of Their Day (Denise Dietrich Bokum) Feb. 15: Rufus and the Army Camp that Helped End World War II (Cal McDermid) Saturday, Feb. 22: Finding the Wire Trail: Early Instant Communication in the Gorge (Dave and Helen Wand and Larry McGinnis)
Europatopia plays TD Art Center Feb. 16 It’s Klezmer and Beyond with Europatopia, a seven-piece world-music band led by Joel Kabakov, at The Dalles Art Center on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 3 p.m. $15 suggested donation. The Dalles Art Center, 220 E. Fourth St., The Dalles; 541-296-4759.
Community Sings opens Feb. 21 Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association presents the Voci Choir and Audience Singalong at the Wy’east Performing Arts Performing Arts Center on Friday, Feb. 21 (7:30 p.m.) and Sunday, Feb. 23 (2 p.m.). Free admission; donations gladly accepted. Wy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center, 3000 Wy’east Road.
Pride Book Club meets Feb. 13 The Pride Book Club meets Thursday, Feb. 13, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to discuss “Becoming Nicole: The transformation of an American Family,” by Amy Ellis Nutt. The Pride Book Club is open to all persons 18 years and older interested in reading LGBTQA literature. The Dalles-Wasco County Public Library, 722 Court St., The Dalles; 541-296-2815.
Al and Nolan at Rivertap Live music coming up at Rivertap: Friday, Jan. 31: Al and Nolan, 6-9 p.m. (brothers playing covers) Sunday, Feb. 2: Sunday Night Jam featuring The Reddy Black Trio, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Rivertap, 703 E. Second St., The Dalles; 541-296-7870.
Trivia Fundraiser at pFriem Jan. 29 The Hood River County Library Foundation Literary and Local History Trivia Fundraiser will be held Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 6-8:30 p.m. at pFriem Family Brewers. There will be teams of four, or join a team. Bring a phone or tablet to access the trivia game. Proceeds will be donated to the Hood River County Library Foundation. Suggested donation $10. pFriem Family Brewers, 707 Portway Ave, Hood River; 541-321-0490.
Send entertainment listings by 5 p.m. Friday to jdrake@hoodrivernews.com. Listings run as space allows.
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