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www.hoodrivernews.com Hood River News, Wednesday, July 8, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT INDEPENDENCE EVE U pdate AMERICANA BAND CALICO (above) plays Springhouse The Ruins on Tuesday, July 7, with local singer Victor Johnson opening at 6 p.m. $3 cover after 7 p.m. ‘3 Speed’ at The Pines This week at The Pines: Friday, July 10, 6:00-9:00 p.m.: The 3 Speed Trio features Ed Dietrich on bass, Dave Henehan on guitar, and Tim Ortlieb on drums. The group has found a voice playing jazz standards and mod- ern rock tunes with a contemporary jazz twist. The Pines Tasting Room, 202 Cascade Ave., Hood River; 541-993-8301. ‘Dreams’ at Mt. Hood Winery Mt Hood Winery celebrates its sixth anniversary on Saturday, July 11, with music by the dynamic acoustic fu- sion jazz artists Key of Dreams from 1-4 p.m. Mt. Hood Winery, 2882 Van Horn Drive, Hood River; 541-386-8333. Volcanic anniversary July 11 Volcanic Bottle Shoppe's fifth anniversary party is on July 11, celebrating with three bands starting at 5 p.m. with singer/songwriters Matt Mesa and Mark Reynolds. “23rd and Union,” a new, rockin' local trio will follow them starting at 7 p.m. And, as is tradition, SmudgePot will take you into the late night with their jammin' grooves. Positive Light Productions will be in the house providing the ultimate party atmosphere after dark, and we'll have food available from Boda's Kitchen starting at 5 p.m. Volcanic Bottle Shoppe, 1410 12th St., Hood River; 541-436-1226. Larry Russ at White Buffalo On Thursday, July 9, it's Larry Russ and Raven with their beautiful harmonies and stellar guitar work at the White Buffalo from 6-8 p.m. This dynamic duo's original music and unique arrangements (from reflective to amusing and danceable) have brought them great popu- larity in the Gorge. Thursday's complimentary tasting is hosted by Divine Wines, one of the White Buffalo's fa- vorite distributors. White Buffalo Wine Bar & Bistro, 4040 Westcliff Dr., Hood River; 541-386-5534. Blues master MacLeod returns to The Pines July 24 A “master of original acoustic blues,” Doug MacLeod won the Blues Music Foundation Best Acoustic Player & Album for 2014. Sing Out Magazine says “MacLeod is preserving a lost art ... a must for any serious fan of the blues and any soul who needs the healing of the blues.” The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River, Friday, July 24, 7 p.m. $20 at Waucoma Bookstore, 21 and over only. ‘Darlings’ play Marley’s July 10 The Strangled Darlings return for their 3rd annual performance on the patio at Marley's Corner Pub on the Heights in Hood River on Friday, July 10. A truly out- standing duo from Portland, the multi-instrumental George and Jess perform original Americana doom pop. They've been on tour all over the US with a style and sound you won't want to miss. All ages welcome, music starts at 6:30 p.m. Marley’s Corner, Scottish Pub & Drive- Thru, 1216 C Street, Hood River; 541-386-0153. Memoir workshop at Klindt’s Oregon Book Award Winner Jay Ponteri will be at Klindt’s in The Dalles on Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for a memoir writing workshop. $40. Limited seat- ing. “For me the joy of memory-based writing arises from recalling a memory I could not have imagined and did not plan on recalling be- fore that present moment of composition. I’m talking about working from inadver- tent memory. This kind of memory rises to the surface of consciousness without July 8 th , 15 th , intention or design on my 22 nd , 29 th part. I don’t reach for mem- 6:00 pm ory—I let memory reach for me.” $25 Buffet & Concert Moe Dixon RETURNS! Entertainment list- ings can be e-mailed to jdrake@hoodrivernews. com on the Patio 541-386-3940 Stonehedge Gardens A3 Laurie Lewis, Sierra Hull play CG Bluegrass Festival July 23-26 2015 marks the 32nd an- niversary of the Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival, and the celebration boasts some of the biggest stars in bluegrass: Sierra Hull, Lau- rie Lewis & the Right Hands, Jeff Scroggins & Colorado. They join The Caleb Klauder Country Band, the Down- town Mountain Boys, North Country Bluegrass and Jim Faddis with Farmstrong be- ginning July 23-26 when the event hits the Skamania County Fairg rounds in scenic Stevenson, Wash. Look for the 2015 Show to carry on the traditions that make this festival one of the best bluegrass events in the Northwest. The Festival offi- cially kicks off with the fan- favorite Jammers Jamboree on Thursday night. The evening features great talent on the stage and sweet spe- cials in the beer and wine garden, too. The good times continue with nightly dances and a stellar gospel show on Sun- day. Festival guests have the opportunity to participate in the annual Instrument Con- test, Band Scramble, work- shops for all ages including the Chick Rose Kid’s Acade- my, and plenty of jamming throughout. Visitors will be treated to an assortment of fine craft and music related booths, de- licious food, and micro brew beers presented by Laginitas Brewing Company. This year, we welcome back the Columbia Gorge Fiddle Contest, to be held on the Fairgrounds in conjunc- tion with the Festival. The activities commence Thurs- day, July 23, with a series of workshops, continued by the competition July 24-25. Reg- istration and event details can found on Facebook or at www.twinfiddle produc- tions.com Recent studies demon- strate a link between early music education and a high- er level of life-long learning skills. The Festival wishes to strengthen this bond and offer thanks to their support- ive community by continu- ing to offer a portion of their sponsorship funding to the Stevenson High School Band program. The Festival is generously sponsored by Skamania County, The City of Steven- son, Skamania Lodge, Sub- way, Eastman Guitars, Lagu- nitas Brewing and Avista. As the event is underwritten by the Skamania County Fair Board, and held on the Skamania County Fair- grounds, Skamania County residents are invited to pur- chase a “Gorge Special” pass at the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce, on sale now. THE COLUMBIAIRES singing group performs “Blue Moon,” among other American folk, spiritual and pop stan- dards during “Independence Eve,” a first-of-of-its kind event held July 3 at Bingen Theater in Bingen. About 125 listened in the theater as Radio Tierra (95.1 FM) broadcast the two-hour show live. Heidi Venture, right, of The Next Door Inc. thanks the audience for donations and encourages people to consider being a foster parent to teenagers via Oregon Trail Transitional services. Photos by Kirby Neumann-Rea FEATURING LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC SATURDAY, jULY 11 6-9:30 P.M. 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. Elsewhere, $68 prepaid per year. Known office of pub- lication, 419 State Ave., Hood River, OR 97031-2031. Periodicals postage paid at Hood River, Oregon. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to HOOD RIVER NEWS, P.O. Box 390, Hood River, OR 97031-0103. 1210 13th St., on the Heights 541-387-3300 F o r t D a l l e s D a y s P r o R o d e o 16, JULY 17 & 18, 201 5 SUMMER IS HERE! July 15 - Wednesday Slack Timed Events Everyone is Hungry 6:00 pm at the Milt Tumilson Arena, FREE ADMISSION, Free parking Dine at China Gorge Family Night Steak Feed 5-7 p.m. NPRA Pro Rodeo 7:30 p.m. Grace Su’s July 16 - Thursday Chad Nicholson, Announcer Queen Carsen Cordell Family Pass $30, Age 10 & under FREE Restaurant July 17 - Friday & Tiger Lounge NPRA Pro Rodeo 7:30 p.m. Open Tues.-Sun. 11am-10pm Intersection of Hwys 30 & 35 (541) 386-5331 • Hood River www.chinagorge.com Cascade Locks Donnie Landis, Clown Barrelman Amanda Payne, One-Armed Bandit Act “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” Night Dance after Rodeo to Zac Grooms and Brewer’s Grade July 18 - Saturday NPRA Pro Rodeo 7:30 p.m. Military Night Dance after Rodeo to Zac Grooms and Brewer’s Grade Gem and Mineral Show July 9-10-11-12 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Daily Free Admission Marine Park • 395 WaNaPa Street Brewer’’s Grade Tickets available at The Dalles Chamber of Commerce 800-255-3385 or 541-296-2231 404 West 2nd Street www.thefortdallesrodeo.com www.fortdallesdays.com
