Ryan Kolberg at The Pines
This week at The Pines Tasting Room:
Thursday, March 27, 7-9 p.m. Ryan Kolberg, well-known bassist, branches out with guitar and vocals. The Pines Tasting Room, 202 Cascade Ave., Hood River; 541-993-8301.
Kids free at Discovery Center
Looking for a fun family activity during spring break? Come to the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center in The Dalles, where kids get in free with paid adult admission during Oregon and Washington spring break through April 13. Enjoy a fun scavenger hunt, kid craft activities, a special kids menu in the café, and live raptor shows daily. Call 541-296-8600, ext. 201, for more information.
Student Loan at CEBU Lounge
This week at CEBU Lounge:
Friday, March 28: The Student Loan, 9:30 p.m. – Fast and furious jamgrass
“The Student Loan is an eclectic four-piece newgrass band based in Portland. Mixing traditional bluegrass and folk music with elements of rock, jazz, and blues, The Student Loan has a sound that defies genre and is both familiar and new.”
Saturday, March 29: Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters, 9:30 p.m. – Roots rockin’ jam master
“Lewi Longmire has built a reputation as Portland’s multi-instrumentalist ‘go-to guy.’ In the years since relocating to Portland he’s been included on shows and recordings by many of the Northwest’s finest bands and songwriters. He’s worked with national acts Michael Hurley, Victoria Williams, the Minus 5 and local luminaries Fernando, James Low, Pancake Breakfast, Little Sue, Casey Neill, and the Freak Mountain Ramblers.”
Tony Smiley at Pheasant Valley
Pheasant Valley Winery is celebrating its 10-year anniversary party on Saturday, April 5, and will feature one-man-band Tony Smiley. He will be playing from 3-6 p.m. and there’s no cover charge. Pheasant Valley Winery, 3890 Acree Drive, Hood River; 541-387-3040.
Tess Barr CD release March 29
Local blues singer Tess Barr is excited to finally announce the long-awaited release of her new CD, “Do What You Want.” The band will be celebrating at the CD release party at Double Mountain Brewery on Saturday, March 29, from 8-11 p.m. This new CD was several years in the making and consists of 12 tracks covering a broad range of music. Double Mountain Brewery, 8 Fourth St., Hood River; 541-387-0042.
Skylight undergoes renovations
Skylight Theatre will close April 7-25 for theater and lobby renovations, but Andrew’s Pizza will remain open. Renovations started earlier this month in the lobby. The theater will reopen April 25 for the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. Tickets will go on sale in April.
General Manager Chris Ellison said, “After doing this for 20-plus years we are changing the main host from Banff International Mountain Film Festival to Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, same great and awesome films, same mix of culture, adventure and adrenalin thrills. VIMFF is a mirror showcase to Banff that works out better for us small towns and theaters where Banff is now going for the large cities and venues that exceed 500 seats per show."
Entertainment listings can be e-mailed to jdrake@hoodrivernews.com
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