Entertainment Update for Feb. 9

Feb. 8 - Otis Heat at 9 p.m.

Feb. 9 - TDWHS Equestrian Team Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament at 5 p.m.

Feb. 14, 21, 28 - Trivia Night at 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 10, 17, 24 - 15 Minutes of Fame at 7 p.m.

Feb. 15 - The Lower 48 at 9 p.m.

Feb. 22 - Barlow Road at 9 p.m.

‘NW Harmony’ plays Feb. 9

The Gallery 301 presents North West Harmony, a new alternative folk-rock band. Singer Amber Nelson has put together a band with Rob Guidera, George Bentz and Glen Holmberg. Join them Saturday, Feb. 9, from 4-7 p.m. at The Gallery 301, corner of Oak and Third, downtown Hood River. 541-436-0281.

Fields of May, more at Solera

Enjoy live music at Solera Brewery in Parkdale during the month of February:

Saturday, Feb. 9, 6 p.m., Fields of May. Dennis Morgan, Jeff Vandermoss, and Julie Mayfield playing old-timey, western/country/blues covers and some originals.

Tuesday, Feb. 12, 6 p.m., Bob Connolly will be bringing his renderings of folk, blues, country swing and roots-rock.

Saturday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m. Liberty Bond Jug Band - Pan-fried, ghost-town, jug-stomp blues. Apple Valley BBQ will be on hand. Solera Brewery, 4945 Baseline Dr., Parkdale; 541-352-5500.

Pamela Thomas-Martin at Columbia Gorge Hotel

Kennewick, Wash., singer/songwriter Pamela Thomas-Martin will be playing at Columbia Gorge Hotel in Hood River on Thursday, Feb. 14, from 6-9 p.m.

Rich, sultry, soulful and haunting those are a few of the words that are often used to describe her voice and music. Originals songs written from the heart and well-chosen covers with tales of the human condition are her specialty. Come have Valentine’s Day dinner with your sweetie and see this exciting new artist in her first Oregon show.

Valentine's music in Trout Lake

Singer/songwriter Bob Connolly will be playing music for the Sweetheart Dinner at The Trout Lake Inn onThursday, Feb. 14. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and music starts at 8 p.m. www.troutlakecountryinn.com.

Country Dance at Rockford Grange Feb. 9

Special notice — there will be a potluck prior to the Country Dance, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Bring your favorite dish.

Dance Caller Sue Baker will lead you through the dances at the Rockford Grange.

On Saturday, Feb. 9, from 7-10 p.m., it’s the Second Saturday Country Dance at the Rockford Grange in Hood River. The band will be the Mill Creek String Band, from the Mid-Columbia 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. Rockford Grange is located on Barrett Road in Hood River.

The cost is $6 for members, $7 for non-members, $1 for youth and students. Please bring snack treats for break time. Call Keith Harding at 541-352-7550 or Tom Hons at 541-386-5771 for further information.

Bone Soup event March 2

Bone Soup, a benefit for the Home At Last Humane Society, happens at The Dalles Civic Auditorium on Saturday, March 2, starting at 6 p.m. Featuring live and silent auctions and dancing to the Funkship Columbia — it’s an evening of dining and dancing to benefit dogs and cats. Last year, HAL was able to find homes for 669 pets. Tickets are available by calling 541-296-5189.

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