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www.hoodrivernews.com Hood River News, Saturday, May 2, 2015 A3 A taste of HRVHS cinema May 8 ‘GOOD PEOPLE’ TO OPEN MAY 8 Bingo is the setting as the trying lives of South Boston residents intertwine in oft- surprising ways, in David Lindsay Abaire‘s “Good People”.The drama with some very realistic humor is the newest CAST pro- duction, opening May 8 at Columbia Cen- ter for the Arts. Kim Robichaud (Jean), cen- ter, reacts to news from Stevie (Angel Reyes) while Dottie (Rona Klein) checks her cards. This is the first CAST appearance for Reyes and Klein, while Robichaud has appeared in numerous shows since the mid-1990s. Judie Hanel directs, in her last full production since helping found CAST in 1977, See Happenings, page A9 for tick- ets and times. Photo by Kirby Neumann-Rea The first ever Hood River Independent Film Festival is coming to Hood River Valley High School on Friday, May 8. Catch the action at the high school’s Bowe The- ater at 7 p.m. Audiences of all ages will witness 11 student- made films, as well as a professional surfing ac- tion film, “The Cradle of Stor ms,” by Second Wind Sports. The stu- dent films will be three minutes or less and range from sports action to animation. The event, hosted by the Hood River Educa- tion Foundation, offers a high stakes grand prize for the winning director: a $500 college scholar- ship for creative visual arts. There will also be a people’s choice award, said Hood River Educa- tion Foundation board member Mike Schend. Admission to the film festival is free, but dona- tions to the Education Foundation will be en- couraged. To catch some impres- sive student-filmed videos from the HRVHS media program, follow the links below: “Eagle Nation,” by Myles Cameron, Owen Kozec and Noah Tausch- er. This school spirit an- them took first at the Oregon School Activities Association’s “#1 Stu- dent Section” contest last fall, as well as “What Makes your School Rock,” a national music video contest hosted in April by Jostens and the Grammy Foundation. www.youtube.com/wa tch?v=VaTYFBYfiNk “A Day at the Timber- line,” by Myles Cameron and Tucker FitzSimons. This sports action video, shot last spring at the Timberline Lodge at Mount Hood, features nationally ranked HRVHS skier Tucker FitzSimons in his natur- al habitat. vimeo.com/89421450 “Blue and Yellow,” by Brendan Kerr and Eric Nance. This parody of rapper Wiz Khalifa’s “Black and Yellow” puts an HRVHS spin on the lyrics and features a wide cast of students showing their Ea gle pride. www.youtube.com/wa tch?v=C0H-e397yAc For more videos by HRVHS students, sub- scribe to the channel, “hrveagle,” on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/ hrveagle. 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Marina Way, Hood River 541-386-4410 Open every day 6 am to 9 pm GRACE SU’S CHINA GORGE RESTAURANT HOOD RIVER TAQUERIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT VINTAGE GRILLE Serving the best Szechuan and Hunan Chinese food in the Gorge. Healthy dining. All food prepared fresh, no MSG added. Lunch and dinner. Dine in or take out. Beautiful view & convenient parking. 2680 Old Columbia River Dr, Hood River 541-386-5331 Featuring fine authentic Mexican food and cocktails. Spacious outdoor seating. Open seven days a week: Sun. - Thurs. 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri. - Sat. 9:30 am to 11 pm 1210 13th St., on the Heights, Hood River 541-387-3300 Combining Southern soul food and Northwest cuisine. Whether it is craw-fish etouffee or fresh local salmon, it will not disappoint. With a great martini bar and some of the best bread pudding in Hood River, we are quickly becoming ‘the place to go in the gorge.’ Open 11:30-9 pm Sun. & Tue.- Thurs 11:30-10 pm Fri. & Sat. 102 Oak St., Hood River, inside the Hood River Hotel 541-288-8264 Great Gift Ideas for Mom Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet Sunday May 11 • 9 am to 2 pm Featuring Prime Rib • Smoked Ham Sausage Links • Eggs Benedict • Biscuits & Gravy Chicken Cordon Bleu • Roasted Red Potatoes • Handcrafted Salads & Dessert Bar Complimentary Mimosas for all Mothers Reservations Appreciated 4100 Westcliff Drive, Hood River, 541-386-3101 F l o r a l D e p t . Mother’s Day is for Celebrating We offer: Plants •Roses •Orchids •Balloons •Bouquets •Corsages •Custom Arrangements 541-386-1119 • We Deliver 1867 12th St • Hood River Your Diamond and Bridal Jewelry Center for the Gorge Embrace her with your love This Mother’s Day 415 Oak Street • Hood River 541-386-6440 Treat Mom to a delicious buffet with all time favorite entrees Invites you to join us in a Mother’s Day Celebration! Sunday, mAy 10 3:30pm-7:00pm Live music & FREE Ice cream for all mothers 1210 13th St., on the Heights 541-387-3300 • Honey Glazed Shrimp & Walnut • General Tso’s Chicken • Stir fry Fresh Asparagus and Beef • Salt and Pepper Calamari • Lemon Chicken • Dry Style Green Bean • B-B-Q Pork Fried Rice • Vegetable Lo Mein Noodle All for $19.95/person FREE dessert for all Mothers Buffet served from noon to 7pm & Tiger Lounge R e g u l a r m e n u a v a i l a b l e S o r r y , n o l u n c h s p e c i a l o n M o t h e r ’ s D a y Intersection of Hwys 30 & 35 • Open Tues.-Sun. 11am-9pm (541) 386-5331 • Hood River • www.chinagorge.com
