August 1, 2007

Music and dance highlight First Friday events in downtown Hood River Aug. 3.

A 2-on-2 breakdance competition will start at 5 p.m. at the Horse & Hound with Christa Joy dancers performing between sets.

The band Thrill plays on the library lawn under the gazebo at 8 p.m.

At Second and Oak Chigwaya youth marimba ensemble and Zvakanaka marimba play joyful and energetic music from Zimbabwe and southern Africa.

Chigwaya and Zvakanaka offer their vibrant, percussive sound in a spirit of celebration and community.

At Waucoma Bookstore, local landscape architect Jurgen Hess will sign his new book, “Landscaping With Natives Columbia Gorge: Creating an Earth-Friendly Landscape.”

Here is a list of artists participating at businesses Friday:

Asula Chiropractic: Joan Chase, digital photography; Ikote: Musa Jawara, ancient African trade beads and Imbira music from Zimbabwe; Hood River Zoo (behind Panzanella on Cascade): artists Mark Nilsson, Allessett Spicer, Karen Elhers, Susan Reagel, Russ Cosgrove, Nathan Hanna, Emilie Machon, Jenny Konopinski, Arielle Renee, Lisa Gurney; Hood River Jewelers: Kim Marcove Designs, collection of rare gemstones.

Columbia Art Gallery: “East of the Cascades” exhibit with works by Catherine J. Lee, Cheryl Williams-Cosner, David Jensen; South Bank Kitchen: Mark Nilsson; Sushi Okalani: Richard Hallman, photographer; Boutique Nouveau: Vlado Sklenar, photography on canvas; Apple Green: Heather Sullivan, custom stationery, and Tom Herrera, metal garden sculpture; SOLO studio and gallery: Evlory M. Dearing, new works in acrylic abstract paintings; Westwind Frame & Gallery: Sonya Paz; Colt Realty Group: Joan Chase, digital photography; Bisnett Insurance: photographer Henry Schifter.