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www.hoodrivernews.com ENTERTAINMENT U pdate HRVHS benefit show postponed to Jan. 31 “On the Beat,” the benefit variety show scheduled for this weekend at Hood River Valley High school has been postponed, and a new location chosen. Miguel Vasquez, who is organizing the show for his Extended Application project, announced that the event will take place Saturday, Jan. 31, at Hood River Middle School. Current students and alumni are scheduled to perform; proceeds will benefit HRVHS music and theater programs. Onehum plans CD release show Jan. 14 at Hood River Library The new CD from Richard Tillinghast and Onehum is called "The Door Is Open." It features 14 new songs, with themes includ- ing thanking the mothers of this world, rejuvenation, re- birth, and getting lost on Onehum purpose under the North- western moon. The band features Richard Tillinghast on guitar, Tova Tillinghas on cello and Jason Russ on percussion. Catch the CD re- lease party and concert on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Hood River County Library, starting at 7 p.m. If you’d like to pre-order a CD, e-mail: onehum@richardtilling hast.com. Hood River County Library, 502 State St., Hood River; 541-386-2535. ‘Braceros’ talk Jan. 31 Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum pre- sents “Braceros of the Pacific Northwest,” an evening presentation with Dr. Roberto de Anda, Saturday, Jan. 31, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The Bracero Program is a moving bilingual exhibition organized by the Smithsonian's Na- tional Museum of American History. It examines the ex- periences of bracero workers and their families, provid- ing rich insight into Mexican American history and his- torical background to today's debates on guest worker programs. Enjoy an optional dinner for $15, served at 6 p.m., followed by the free presentation at 7 p.m. Reserva- tions are required by Jan. 28. Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, 5000 Discovery Drive, in The Dalles. Call 541-296- 8600 ext. 201 for reservations or information. ‘Chicken,’ Will West at CEBU Hood River News, Saturday, January 10, 2015 ‘Family Dinner Project’ will serve quail, ‘Giant Sub’ Family Dinner Project continues this month at Nora’s Table Restaurant. Last year, owner Kathy Watson asked people to send in their memory, with recipes, of a trea- sured family recipe. Wat- son chose six and offers them every few weeks. Two Family Dinners are available for reservation this month: ■ Jan. 14: “An after- noon Quail Hunt in the Florida Panhandle” by David Hanson. A young man from the Atlanta suburbs goes hunting with a good friend who teaches him how to honor simple foods. Price per person is $25. ■ Jan 28: “My Mom, her Wake, and the Giant Sub Sandwich” by Sarah Sullivan. Since Sarah’s mom died unexpectedly last May, Sarah has spent hours poring over her cookbooks, remembering delicious family meals. Each winning family will be guests on the night their family dinner is served. Reserve a table at 541-387-4000 or kathy@ norastable.com. ‘Good People’ auditions Jan. 18-19 Auditions for “Good Peo- ple,” David Lindsay-Abaire’s tough and tender new play about the insurmountable divide between those who make it and those who don’t, are scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 18, from 1-3 p.m. and Monday, Jan. 19, from 6-8 p.m. at the Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave. in Hood River. The play will be directed by Judie Hanel. The play contains roles for 4 women and 2 men. They are: MARGIE (40-50s) a tough cookie with a heart of gold, down-on-her luck single mother from South Boston. MIKE (40-50s) a successful fertility doctor who escaped Margie’s South Boston neighborhood and not too eager to be reminded of his past. This week at CEBU Lounge: Friday, Jan. 9, Rippin' Chicken, 9:30 p.m. “Rippin Chicken plays a greasy brand of funky, bugaloo and soul jazz, executed with creative ease by 3 funky brothers from different mothers who love to play together.” Saturday, Jan. 10, Will West & The Friendly Strangers 9:30 p.m. Hand-Clapping Folk, Roots and Cozy Ameri- cana. Carolina born songwriter, Will West, has called Portland home since 2002, performing with a mix of mu- sicians called The Friendly Strangers. Best Western Plus Hood River Inn, 1108 E. Marina Way; 541-386-2200. Entertainment listings can be e-mailed to jdrake@hoodrivernews.com A3 DOTTIE (60s) Margie’s landlady and friend. JEAN (40-50s) Margie’s tough as nails friend, “the mouthy from Southy.” STEVIE (20-30s) Manager of the Dollar Store, son of an old friend of Margie’s. KATE (woman of color 30- 50s) Mike’s wife, kind, beau- tiful, highly intelligent and well educated. Rehearsals for “Good Peo- ple” will begin in March with performances running from May 8 through May 23. If you are unable to attend these audition times, please contact director for an alter- nate time, if possible. Bring a headshot and resume if you have one. Readings will be from the script. Sides are available at the art center at the gallery desk. For more information, please email judieh@ gorge.net or call 541-386-6221. Your Mortgage Lender Call Bernie today 541-490-0167 Bernie Dittenhofer Licensed Mortgage Banker NMLS #2550 NMLS #114231 A division of Mann Mortgage, LLC 509 Cascade Ave., Suite F, Hood River Apply at berniedittenhofer.westcorpmortgage.com ‘NEW YEAR, NEW WORK’ This January Columbia Center for the Arts celebrates the new ex- hibit “New Year, New Work” from Jan. 7-31. The exhibit features the work of 10 local artists who were accept- ed into the CCA Gallery of artists last year. Each year Mid-Colum- bia artists “jury in” to the Gallery by submitting a portfolio of work that is evaluated by a committee of Gallery artists. “New Year” artists are Julie Abowitt, Laurel Bushman, Merilee Cooper, Charlene Fort, Sally Gilchrist, Barbara Murphy, David Ryan, Sally Reichmuth, Steve Stegall, and Jennifer Szolnoki. The exhibit opens on Jan. 9 with an artists’ reception from 6 to 8 p.m.; enjoy complimentary appetizers with beer and wine for pur- chase. Above, ‘Winter Wind,” an oil by Hood River artist Barbara Murphy, appears in ‘New Year, New Work’. Shop Local The Gorge Queen Size Mattress Sets Starting at 249 $ MURRAY’S FURNITURE & SLEEP CENTER 981 Tucker Road • Hood River (541) 386-3915 HOOD RIVER NEWS (ISSN 07465823) is published twice weekly, every Wednesday and Saturday. Subscription rates: $42 per year prepaid ($36 for senior citizens, 65 and over) in Hood River County and western Wasco County, Oregon; and Klickitat and Skamania counties,Washington. 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