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www.hoodrivernews.com Hood River News, Saturday, April 18, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT Art of Movement returns April 25 U pdate Photo by Kirby Neumann-Rea G ET R EADY F OR ‘ SHREK ’ Wy’east Middle School students rehearse the musical “Shrek,” about an ogre who finds true love and friendship with the help of his forest friends, and makes short work of vanquishing an evil prince. Performances are next weekend at Wy’east Performing Arts Center on the campus in Odell. The double-cast show in- cludes Kendra Wilkins, left, as Fiona, and Freya Chase as Shrek. Show dates: April 24, at 7 p.m., April 25 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and April 26 at 2 p.m. Jennifer Graves directs the show. ‘Love Gone Wild’ talk April 23 Thunder Island Brewing is concluding its three-part Pacific Crest Trail Speaker series April 23 with “A Love Gone Wild.” Seth Conde and Amy Buglione share their story of getting engaged while through-hiking PCT in 2013. The talk starts at 6:30 p.m. Owner Dave Lipp said he is working on a summer series, including a sailing talk and another featuring films presented by Hood River au- thor Scott Cook. Thunder Island Brewing, 515 Southwest Portage Road, Cascade Locks; (971) 231-4599. A3 Photo by Jim Drake CAIO ANDREATTA, originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, brought his distinctive South American guitar ry- hthms to the stage at Springhouse Cellar last Tuesday. Coming up on April 21 it’s folk from Anna Tivel & Hip Hatchet. Shows start at 6 p.m., free admission. Springhouse Cellar, 13 Railroad Ave, Hood River; 541-308-0700. Columbia Center for the Arts and Columbia Gorge Dance Academy are proud to present for the 10th year, “Art of Movement,” a cele- bration of local dance on April 25 returns at Columbia Center for the Arts. “Art of Move- ment will celebrate with two perfor- mances at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on April 25. T his event will showcase a wide range of dance and move- ment available in the Columbia Gorge. 2015 brings exciting new works from Co- lumbia Gorge Dance Academy’s Company Dancers, Scarlet This- tle Tribal Dancers, Lindy Hop, Salsa, Hip Hop, Tap, performance Yoga and more. The evening will include special guests TriptheDark Dance Troupe and Gemini Salsa from Portland. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors, $8 for children 11 and under and $12 for adults, available at Co- lumbia Center for the Arts, Waucoma Book- store or at www. columbiaarts.org. ‘June Bug,’ more at CEBU This week at CEBU Lounge: Friday, April 17, World's Finest, 9:30 p.m., Ska Ameri- cana Dub Grass. “Creating what could best be described as Neo-Americana, World's Finest has bridged the gap be- tween ska, Americana, dub and bluegrass. Saturday, April 18, The June Bug Boys, 9:30 p.m. Gorge String Band. “The June Bug Boys pick, stomp and shout their way through the old timey songbook, with blue- grass, hokum, fiddle tunes and country blues. Based in Hood River, this all-star band brings a fresh traditional sound to the Columbia River Gorge.” Best Western Plus Hood River Inn, 1108 E. Marina Way; 541-386-2200. Mountain Film Fest April 24-26 Hood River Mountain Film Festival, aka “Best of the Fest,” returns April 24-26 at Skylight Drafthouse Theater and Pub, presented by Mr. Elive Productions. Tickets are $20 for 12 adventure, environmental and adrenaline short films, ranging from 3 to 26 minutes. The festival features films from Vancouver International Mountain Film Fes- tival and Banff Film Festival. Selections include “Caleb,” voted top kayaking film of 2014, “Dream,” by Gorge film- maker Skip Armstrong and filmed on the White Salmon River, and the featured film, “Sufferfest 2.” Aaron Meyer show May 1 On Friday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m., violinist Aaron Meyer and guitarist Tim Ellis will perform with the Columbia Gorge Sinfonietta at the Hood River Middle School. Join Aaron and Tim as they perform their original music from their CD, “Two Sides To This Story.” General admis- sion tickets are $20, available at the door or in advance at brownpapertickets.com. Hood River Middle School Audi- torium, 1602 May St, Hood River. Hop Trip at Volcanic April 18 Local band Hop Trip plays the Volcanic Bottle Shoppe Saturday, April 18. ”Hoppy Hour” starts at 7 p.m. with Bart Popenoe, Ed Dietrich, Mark Daly, and a few special guests. The music is the perfect blend of folk with just a little funk, and always fun. Volcanic Bottle Shoppe, 1410 12th St., Hood River; 541-436-1226. ‘Voice’ finalist Taylor John Williams plays Gorge April 26 The Griffin House opens its musical season with a house concert by Taylor John Williams on Sunday, April 26. Williams, an Oregon native, has become well known around the world after competing on "The Voice" with a fifth place finish. His performance at The Griffin House is part of William’s Northwest house concert tour. Limited seating is available and tickets must be reserved through the Fanswell website (fanswell.com /show/BKV7Dxm7ax). Power, Einhorn play April 25 “The music of Kate Power and Steve Einhorn delivers the real deal in a push-button world. They have appeared as special guests on Garrison Keil- lor's ‘A Prairie Home Com- panion’ and won the Grand Prize from Music2Life in Kerrville, Texas for songs that make a difference with Power's song ‘Travis John.’" Catch them in Hood River on Saturday, April 25, at the house concert at 401 Montello, Hood River. Call Paul Blackburn at 541-387- 4011 for more information. Mother’s Day Brunch on the Patio!! Three Courses including Lobster & Memosas 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dinner at 3 p.m. Happy Hour nightly 5-6 p.m. Stonehedge Gardens 541-386-3940 FOLLIES IN THE OZARKS The Follies continue April 17-18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hood River Middle School Auditorium. General admission is $10 for adults and $8 for children under 12; save $1 by purchasing tickets in advance from any Lions Club member, or at McIssac’s Market, Jim’s Market, Mid Val- ley Market, Windmaster Market, Hood River Adult Center, Hood River Key Bank, Studio 10,Waucoma Bookstore, Postal Annex, Hood River Columbia Bank, White Salmon Riverview Bank, White Salmon Postal Connections, or The Dalles Klindt’s Bookstore. The show is presented for the Oregon Lions Site and Hearing Foundation. The family of W. Gowlan Wells wishes to express our sincere gratitude for the kind thoughts, prayers and support given during dad’s illness and passing. Special thanks to Pastor Jeff Mueller and our Immanuel Lutheran family, the Pine Grove and Hood River fire departments, Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, Hospice of the Gorge, Tammy’s Floral and Anderson’s Tribute Center. We appreciate all of your love and support. Sincerely, Jim, Sandy, John, Annette, Nancy and families. NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER 11:30 - close Closed Monday Special this week etoufee in the Hood River Hotel 541•288•8264 102 Oak St. • Hood River
