Entertainment Update for Sept. 13

Catch Willie & Nelson Sept. 13-14

This weekend, join country-pop band Willie and Nelson on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 7-10 p.m. at Naked Winery in Hood River. On Sunday, Sept. 14, they’ll be at the 100th Mosier anniversary party at the Mosier school at 1 p.m.

Skookum, Firefly at Solera Brewery Sept. 13

Solera Brewery in Parkdale says “RIP Summer” at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, with Skookum and Firefly providing the music to go with the pub’s beer, cider and food. Solera Brewery, 4945 Baseline Dr., Parkdale; 541-352-5500.

Walking Man brings back Hoptoberfest Sept. 13

Walking Man Brewing will host the return of Hoptoberfest Saturday, Sept. 13 from noon to 10 p.m. This 21 and over event will take place in the field adjacent to the brewery and in the pub beer garden. Traditional festival food, live music and lawn game competitions will be offered throughout the day.

This once annual Hoptober Festival took a brief hiatus and is returning this year with renewed focus and energy to be one of the best since its debut in 2001.

“Hoptoberfest is our way of capping off the summer season and saying thank you to our loyal fans and friends old and new. It’s always been about celebrating what we do and why we do it,” said Walking Man Brewing’s founder and owner Bob Craig.

The brewery will craft a Hoptoberfest beer and will feature some special one-off; in addition to the beers offered in the festival tent, the pub will have 10 beers on draft.

Live music will kick off at noon with the Americana folk sound of Fields of May followed by the classic rock group Double D’s. A late afternoon set will feature the powerful, bluesy voice of Stevenson’s Emily Albaugh. The Portland based band, Sons of Malarkey will hit the stage with their high energy traditional Irish and Celtic tunes at 5:30 p.m. Funk Shui will finish the festival with their seven-piece band’s original funk tunes. Lawn chairs are welcomed; no dogs or coolers allowed. Admission is $5.

Walking Man Brewing, 240 1st St., Stevenson, Wash., 509-427-5520.

Film ‘GMO OMG’ screens at Skylight Sept. 17

The film “GMO OMG” will be screened Wednesday, Sept. 17, 6:45 p.m. at Andrew’s Skylight Theater, 109 Oak St. A short discussion will follow.

The event is a benefit for the Yes on 92 campaign, (www.oregonrighttoknow.org) which supports mandatory labeling of food with genetically modified organisms (GMO).

‘Sisters in Song’ Sept. 19

The Dalles' own Viemeister sisters, Jena and Anna, both educated and professionally trained, are coming home to perform in the Gorge. The evening concert will include songs from Broadway and some favorite opera numbers.

The concert is 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, at the Calvary Baptist Church, 3350 Columbia View Drive, The Dalles. This concert is the first of the 2014-2015 Mid Columbia Community Concert Association season. The evening promises to be one of great music sung by these talented young ladies.

Individual $25 tickets may be purchased at the door, Waucoma Bookstore in Hood River and in The Dalles at Columbia River Music and Klindt's Book Sellers or on line at www.midcolumbiacommunityconcerts.org.

Entertainment listings can be e-mailed to jdrake@hoodrivernews.com