WHITE SALMON — Fire is a familiar foe in the Columbia River Gorge — a devastating, uncompromising force that threatens homes, families and wildlife year in and year out. But for Lloyd DeKay, retired geologist turned wood bowl turning extraordinaire, it presents a unique and affecting artistic opportunity: to find beauty amidst the rubble.

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 — The History Museum of Hood River County hosted a Rotary Peace Pole dedication on Sept. 27. The free public event also included a look at the museum’s newest exhibit, “Sadako & Paper Cranes: Through Our Eyes,” on loan from the Japanese American Museum of Oregon, which opened …

CASCADE LOCKS — Turn back the clock at the Gorge Pavilion on Oct. 18 for a radiant night of rhythm and dance. The Jazz Collective Big Band will present “Saturday Night Fever,” featuring an 18-piece ensemble, transporting audiences to an era where infectious grooves and sophisticated arrangements made every Saturday night a celebration.

BINGEN — There’s a dark presence lurking in Bingen. A woman, dressed in black, quietly haunts the streets, prodding people towards the stage. Her play, “The Woman in Black,” which debuted at The Bingen Theater on Oct. 3, dares audiences to step outside their theatrical comfort zone and confront her once and for all.

THE DALLES — Calling all ghouls, goblins and witches — it’s a monster mash in the Gorge. Proudly presented by The Dalles Overground (TDO), a month-long horror movie marathon will terrify the Grenada Theater this October, celebrating Halloween and all things spooky.

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.