HOOD RIVER — Columbia Center for the Arts (CCA) will celebrate two decades of live theater performance on Nov. 7, hosting its 20th Anniversary Theatre Revue — a one-night extravaganza showcasing notable scenes, songs and talent from its storied tenure. Read moreCCA celebrates 20th anniversary

HOOD RIVER — Local artist Joy Kloman was one of ten selected to participate in the 21st Rothko Symposium in Daugavpils, Latvia — the birthplace of artist Mark Rothko — which took place from Sep. 12-27. Three of Kloman’s paintings were acquired for the permanent collection of the Rothko Museum, where the event was held. Read moreLocal artist selected for international symposium

HOOD RIVER — Alternative comedian Eddie Pepitone will headline The Button Bridge Comedy Jamborita at the Hood River Elk Lodge on Nov. 7-8 in lieu of his latest stand-up special “The Collapse.” Read moreEddie Pepitone coming to Hood River

HOOD RIVER — Modern music consumption is defined by a digital media marketplace dominated by streaming platforms. But at ADHD Music, the Columbia River Gorge’s new beacon of physical media, vinyls, CDs, cassettes and VHS tapes reign supreme. Read morePhysical media endures at ADHD music

HOOD RIVER — Join local author Gabriel Urza in celebration of his gripping new novel, “Silver State.” Urza will stop by the Hood River Library on Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. for an in-depth conversation with award-winning writer Sierra Crane Murdoch. Read moreIn Conversation with Gabriel Urza and Sierra Crane Murdoch

HOOD RIVER — Bust out your sequins and polish those dancing shoes. The iconic stage musical turned cinematic smash hit “Mamma Mia!” opens at Hood River Valley High School on Nov. 1. Read moreHRVHS presents ‘Mamma Mia!’

HOOD RIVER — A special evening of music is coming to the Gorge. In collaboration with the Bed Barn’s Church of Music, Jeffrey Foucault and Garrett Brennan will headline a dual-set concert in the historic Rockford Grange on Oct. 25. Read moreJeffrey Foucault, Garrett Brennan to perform in Hood River

STEVENSON — A&J Market business owners Andra and John Mobley received the “Leadership on Main” Award at the Washington State Main Street Program’s annual Excellence on Main ceremony in Tacoma last month, recognized for their long-standing commitment to communication, dedication to employees and quiet but powerful leadership.

HOOD RIVER — Modern music consumption is defined by a digital media marketplace dominated by streaming platforms. But at ADHD Music, the Columbia River Gorge’s new beacon of physical media, vinyls, CDs, cassettes and VHS tapes reign supreme.

HOOD RIVER — In the Columbia River Gorge, beer flows as mightily as the waters that carve it. Craft breweries define a thriving tourist economy built on leisure, recreation and community, with nearby beer havens Portland, Seattle and Bend keeping the hops growing and the alcohol pouring. You might think the industry is thriving, even expanding, as brewmasters continue to innovate with flavor and fun.