A special Sense of Place event will take the stage at Columbia Center for the Arts on Jan. 29, “The Volcano Listening Project.”

HOOD RIVER — Artists and art enthusiasts alike gathered for vino and visitation at Cathedral Ridge Winery (CRW) on Jan. 15, where oil paintings, sculptures, quilts and more line a rustic interior. The afternoon meet-and-greet, assembling members of the Columbia Gorge Artist League (CGAL), offered guests an up-close encounter with the 11 creatives featured in the winery’s winter showcase, which runs through Feb. 12.

HOOD RIVER — Listeners settled into The Ruins on Jan. 7 for an evening of troublemaking tales — the latest rendition of Angie Marie’s monthly storytelling series, the Gorge Speakeasy, themed “Breaking the Rules.” For seven minutes each, 10 presenters let loose on stage, sharing instances they or their family members rejected conformity, screwed up big-time, or straight up violated the law.

ZIG ZAG — Evan Stuckless, also known as Papa Coyote, is hosting a fundraising concert for ALS Northwest at the Skyway Bar & Grill on Jan. 22, gathering friends from the Portland music scene for an evening of song and support.

GORGE — A new year means a fresh calendar to peruse for all music and entertainment needs. To get you started while it’s still cold and dark out, the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association (CGOA) has several upcoming performances guaranteed to warm your heart and lift your spirits.