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www.hoodrivernews.com Hood River News, Wednesday, May 6, 2015 A3 ENTERTAINMENT U pdate Help the Hood River Library win a visit from Nick Bruel, a famous children’s author Help the Hood River County Li- brary District win a visit from Nick Bruel, famous au- thor of the Bad Kitty series! In honor of Bad Kitty’s birthday on May 13, 2015, Macmillian Publish- ing Group is putting on a display contest. Libraries and book- stores can create a Bad Kitty display and show it for seven full days be- fore May 31. We invite you to create an original artwork of your fa- vorite Bad Kitty book cover or Bad Kitty scene. Quotes on why you love Bad Kitty are welcome too. Please sub- mit your artwork to the Hood River Library kids desks by Thursday, May 21. All submitted artwork will be on display at the Hood River Library through the end of May. If you’re interested in more information about the Bad Kitty books, please visit www.nickbruel.com. For more information, please contact the Hood River County Li- brary District at 541-386-2535, info@hoodriverlibrary.org, or visit their website at hoodriverlibrary.org. Saunders at White Buffalo Lesley Saunders performs with Kerry Williams and Steve Alford at the White Buffalo wine tasting Thursday, May 7, from 6 - 8 p.m. Don't miss Leslie's beautiful vocals, Kerry's smooth instrumentals and Steve's solid beat. This week's featured winery is Pheasant Valley, Hood River's first certified organic vineyard and winery, with an ex- tensive award winning wine list. White Buffalo Wine Bar & Bistro, 4040 Westcliff Dr., Hood River, 541-806-4464. Photo by Kirby Neumann-Rea FIRST FRIDAY MUSIC SCENES The Adoration Society, above, played a loud and lively couple of sets, complete with vibrant and frenetic projected backdrop Friday at The Remains art gallery opening, underground in the Union Building. Singer Matt Bynum is at center, with bass player Ryan McAlexander at right, Tim Snyder on drums, Ian Meyer on keys, and Markus Norvick and Ian Meyer on guitars. Follow the Hood River band on Facebook. At right, Tim Mayer jams on some Stevie Won- der tunes at The Pines, and Dave Henehan, below, works with his six-piece jazz band at the Table of Friends benefit at Springhouse Cellar. Avery Hill at The Pines May 8 This week at The Pines: Friday, May 8, 6-9 p.m., Avery Hill. “Drawing from in- fluences as varied as Billie Holliday, The Beach Boys, Joni Mitchell, and Dar Williams, Avery has used song- writing to stretch her voice and play with the vast spec- trum of styles that folk music offers. Her sensitive guitar picking complements the images of her honest and in- tentional lyrics.” Next week: Kit Garoutte on May 15. Photo by Jim Drake Ben Ballinger returns May 7 Singer-songwriter Ben Ballinger is coming back to Hood River on Thursday, May 7 — this time with a full band. Touring in support of his new album, “The State I’m In,” Ballinger has Austin music critics saying his songs are ranking in the top for Best Americana of 2014. River City Saloon, 207 Cascade Ave., Hood River; 541-387- 2583. Gas Appliances Electrical Repair Get your RV road ready! RV Doc — Bruce Henderson Wasco Bros. play May 9 Ed Dietrich Mobile Service & Repair State Fire Marshal Certification #001242-08 The Wasco Bros. will be bringing their original Gorge Honkabilly, country and rock to Double Mountain on Saturday, May 9, starting at 9 p.m. Featuring Jeff Minnick, Kerry Williams, Larry Wyatt, Mark Womble and Ed Dietrich, the band is for those who love “twangin’ guitars, vocal harmonies and danceable tunes.” Double Mountain Brewery, 8 Fourth St., Hood River; 541-387-0042. Floria at House Concert May 8 Service & Repair. I come to you! B RUCE H ENDERSON 541-993-5982 L ICENSED & C ERTIFIED Photo by Jim Drake “Kay Floria on keyboard and vocals and Randy Bell on Cajon have been making music together for the past three years. Their blend of blues, jazz, and soulful bal- lads has been keeping audiences and dancers entertained throughout the Gorge.” Enjoy a house concert from the duo on Friday, May 8, starting at 7 p.m. 401 Montello, Hood River. For more information call Paul Blackburn at 541-387-4011. 8th 9th 15th 16th 22nd 23rd 7:30 p.m. 10th 17th 2 p.m. Sponsored by Doris Castanares, Tina Castanares, Lynda & Peter Dallman, Kate Mills, and Debbie & Lloyd Olson Tickets available at Waucoma Bookstore, online at www.columbiaarts.org, and at Columbia Art Gallery 215 Cascade Ave/PO Box 1543; Hood River, OR Rent@GorgeRentals.com (541) 387-4080 GorgeRentals.com 610 Oak Street • Hood River Denise McCravey, Owner A f r i e n d l y , n e i g h b o r h o o d c a f e . $3 Lattes w/flavor all month (12oz) Dirty Voltage, a tribute to AC/DC, comes to The Dalles Eagles Lodge on Saturday, May 9, show starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $5, 21 and over only. The band puts together the sound, the look, and all the swagger of the mighty AC/DC. With tons of energy and personality, Dirty Voltage delivers the goods. Expect a high energy performance with perpetual movement and pinpoint guitar wizardry. Opening set of rock covers from Boomstick. COLUMBIA CENTER for the ARTS & CAST presents Qualified Applicants Waiting Monthly • Leases Pet Friendly Oregon • Washington Mugs is Turning 3! ‘Voltage’ rocks Eagles May 9 Entertainment listings can be e-mailed to jdrake@hoodrivernews.com We Need Homes Open May 8 • 5-7 p.m. Celebrating New After-Hours Menu Plus Local Beer & Wine Tastings by Ascendente Winery 120 W. Steuben • Bingen • 509-281-3100 Good Neighbor Saturday Sábado de Buen Vecino V OLUNTEERS IN A CTION - P ROVIDENCE C OMMUNITY C AREGIVERS V OLUNTARIOS EN A CCIÓN - C UIDADORES DE LA C OMUNIDAD DE P ROVIDENCE Saturday, May 16, 2015 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. El sábado, 16 de mayo del 2015 8 a.m. a 12 p.m. Do you want to give back to our neighbors? Volunteer for Good Neighbor Saturday! Please call Clare at 541-387-6404 ------------------------------------------- Seniors and people living with chronic illness: Do you need yard clean up help? Please call Clare st 541-387-6404 ¿Quisiera ayudar a sus vecinos? ¡Sea voluntario para El sábado del buen vecino! Favor de llamar a Clare al 541-387-6404 ------------------------------------------- Personas de mayor edad o quienes viven con una enfermedad crónica: ¿Necesita ayuda con limpieza de jardín o el patio? Favor de llamar a Clare al 541-387-6404
