Entertainment Update for Sept. 7

‘Rocky Horror Show’ opens at Bingen Theater Sept. 15

Richard O’Brien’s infamous horror-sci fi musical “The Rocky Horror Show” is coming to the Gorge, and audiences are invited to come and “do the Time Warp” in style. The live, concert version of the musical (not the film), is the first production by CGOA Stages, the newest addition to the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association’s roster of ensembles.

“The Rocky Horror Show” was written in the early 1970s as a satiric homage to science fiction films from the 1950s and ‘60s. The film version of the stage show, starring Tim Curry, Meatloaf, and Susan Sarandon, has become a timeless cult classic in which audience members attend in costume, bring props, and respond to the action with their own dialogue. Many of the traditions associated with the film now carry over to audiences for the stage show.

The show will run for four performances in the Bingen Theater. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 15, 16, and 18, with a 11 p.m. late show planned for Sept. 17. Admission is $15 for reserved seats, and $10 for standing room. Tickets are available at the door or through brownpapertickets.com. “Audience participation kits” will be available for purchase and include the traditional audience props.

“The Rocky Horror Show” contains mature content and is recommended for age 18 or above. For more information, visit www. gorgeorchestra.org.

Stocksmile at Trillium

Year-round touring grungy/rock band “Stocksmile,” a collection of members from all over the United States (Vermont, Utah and Nevada), is due to release their debut LP “I Think I Learned The Most From You” in early 2017. They have played stages on several large national music festivals, including Treefort Music Fest (Boise, Idaho), Launch Music Conference (Lancaster, Pa.) and some unofficial SXSW shows (Austin, Texas). Catch them in Hood River on Friday, Sept. 16, at the Trillium Cafe. Trillium Cafe, 207 Oak St., Hood River, 541-308-0800.

Hops fest music lineup

The annual Hood River Hops Fest is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 24 and the main music stage will include The Polyrhythmics, Vinyl Gold, The Verner Pantons, Will West & The Friendly Strangers, and Tony Smiley.

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