The historic Columbia River Highway – once called a poem in stone – inspires this afternoon workshop with NW poet Tim Barnes. Participants will create poems based on this majestic byway using historic photographs by Albert Barnes as inspiration. Your finished poem will be bound into a handmade accordion-style book you create. Saturday, May 7, 1-4 p.m. at Maryhill Museum of Art. Workshop is free, but advance registration required. Maryhill Museum of Art, 35 Maryhill Museum Drive, Goldendale, Wash.; 509-773-3733.
Author Brian Doyle at Klindt’s
Oregon’s oldest bookstore is excited to host author Brian Doyle for an afternoon event featuring his new novel, “Chicago.” A Northwest favorite, Doyle’s novels have captured the hearts of readers across the spectrum. Charming and quirky, his novels grapple with what it means to be a human interacting with every living organism. Sunday, May 15, 4 p.m. Free admission. Klindt’s Booksellers, 315 East Second, The Dalles, 541-296-3355. www.klindtsbooks.com
Tracy Klas at Stave & Stone
Coming up at Stave & Stone:
May 6, 7-10 p.m. Tracy Klas
A powerhouse vocalist and talented songwriter, Tracy Klas has earned her devoted following with music ranging from haunting ballads to “torch rock.” Her original music has appeared in New Line Cinema films and other indie productions, and she has won numerous songwriting and performance awards.
May 7, 7-10 p.m. Jazz Night with Chic Preston
We’re delighted to feature jazz the first Saturday every month, and Chic Preston is a natural choice to kick start a fantastic evening of music. Come listen to one of the best. Stave & Stone, 210 Oak St., Hood River; 541-946-3750.
Country Dance May 14
The Second Saturday Country Dance happens May 14 at Rockford Grange. The caller will be Ned Leager from Portland. The band will be Mill Creek String Band from the Mid Columbia Gorge area. Dance lessons will begin at 7 p.m. All ages welcome. No partner required. Family friendly. All dances walked through first time. Enjoy an evening of country squares, contras, circle dances and a few waltzes. The dance will be at the Rockford Grange, on Barrett Road, Hood River. $6 for members, $7 for non-members, $1 for youth 16 and under. Please bring snacks for break time. Call Keith Harding at 541-352-7550 or Tom Hons at 541-386-5771 for further information.
‘Alonzo’ at Kickstand May 7
It’s Alonzo Garbanzo in charge of music at Kickstand Coffee on Saturday. Stop by from 6-9 p.m. KickStand Coffee & Kitchen, 1235 State Street, Hood River.
Storm Large, Sinfonietta May 7
Vocalist Storm Large, along with her hardworking rock band and the Columbia Gorge Sinfonietta are in concert Saturday, May 7, at the Hood River Middle School. They will be playing songs from her new album “Le Bonheur” (The Happiness) which critics say is a “record designed to capture sublime and subversive interpretations of the American Songbook.” Tickets are $30 www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2519872. (Show may contain mature content, ages 16 and older recommended.)
‘Knew Me’ at Everybody’s
Indie Folk-Rock Duo “You Knew Me When” bring their craft-brewed compositions to Everybody’s Brewing on Friday, May 6. After uprooting from their Nashville home and full-time jobs in June of 2012, the husband and wife team set plans to tour the nation for a full year … however, they never stopped. Since that time they have been playing the U.S.A. and into Canada, and recently surpassed their 110th craft brewery performance in 25 states. Everybody’s Brewing, 151 E. Jewett Blvd., White Salmon, Wash; 509-637-2774.
Gorge on Tap May 12
On Thursday, May 12, Friends of the Columbia Gorge will present Gorge on Tap at Springhouse Cellar at 13 Railroad Avenue in Hood River. Doors open at 6:30 and the talk runs from 7 to 8 p.m. The program will feature stopping oil and coal terminals on the Columbia, Gorge Towns to Trails: The Path Forward and Wildflower and Wine hikes. This is a free event, no RSVP is needed.
Friends is a non-profit organization with approximately 6,000 members dedicated to protecting and enhancing the resources of the Columbia River Gorge. Its membership includes hundreds of citizens who reside within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
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