The Mid Columbia Folklore Society hosts a house concert at 401 Montello, Hood River, on Saturday, May 17, starting at 7 p.m. with Jaime Stillway and Ben Bonham. Come see why this guitar duo was voted “Top of the PDX Pops” in 2004 by Willamette Week. Call Paul Blackburn for more information at 387-4011.

Double Mountain Brewery hosts Portland bluegrass band Chickweed on Saturday, May 10. Music starts at 8 p.m. and there is no cover. Double Mountain Brewery, 8 Fourth St., Hood River; 387-0042.

The Pines Tasting Room hosts local music on Thursdays with guitar and mandolin from Kerry Williams. Music is from 5-7 p.m. and there is no cover charge. The Pines Tasting Room, 202 State St., Hood River.

This year, Full Sail in Hood River celebrates 21 years of doing what they love, brewing beer. To celebrate, Full Sail announces a new line-up of small-batch draft beers called “Brewer's Share.” The brewery will launch this special beer during American Craft Beer Week, May 12-18, which highlights the industry and culture of craft beer. Full Sail invites you to “Meet the Brewer and the Beer” on Thursday, May 15, at 5 p.m. Jamie Emmerson, Full Sail's executive brewmaster and brewer Barney Brennan will be on hand.

On Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m., Squrl Music and the Columbia River Fellowship for Peace will be hosting David Barsamian at the Pines Tasting Room, Second and State streets, Hood River. Barsamian will be speaking on the media and U.S. foreign policy. Tickets are a $10 donation at the door, and wine will be available for purchase. Barsamian's latest books “Targeting Iran,”and “What We Say Goes,” with Noam Chomsky will also be available for purchase. All ages are welcome. For more information, please call (509) 493-1635.

The Columbia Gorge Sinfonietta, Voci and the Columbia Gorge Men’s Chorus present its free season finale concert on Monday and Tuesday, May 12-13, at the Bowe Theatre at the Hood River Valley High School. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and is conducted by Mark Steighner. The program includes In the Steppes of Central Asia by Alexander Borodin, highlights from Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, Aaron Copland’s Our Town, and choral selections.

Looking for a place to dance? The NoteCrackers Sweet will be playing live music for a social dance at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center in The Dalles, 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, May 13. This "second Tuesday" event features danceable tunes from the ’20s thru the ’60s. 1112 W. Ninth Street, The Dalles, (541) 296-4788. Free admission, donations accepted.

On Saturday, May 10, Tess Barr and special guest guitarist Kevin Selfe perform with the Hood River All Star Blues Band featuring Patrik Barr, Sid Ordoyne and Omar Sankari at The Red Carpet Inn. Music starts at 9 p.m. Red Carpet Inn, 3631 W. Cascade Ave, Hood River; 386-6664.F

Music returns to the Trillium Cafe in May with Ben Bonham on Friday, May 9. On Saturday, May 10, it’s local band the Sugardaddies with a mix of swing, jazz, rock and blues. Music starts at 8 p.m. and there is no cover charge. Trillium Cafe, 207 Oak St., Hood River, 386-1996.

The May 10 Saturday Market will host its annual Mother's Day gift giveaway. Artists and crafters have creations that will make great gifts. A drawing will be held at 11:30 a.m. Local musician Bob Connolly will be playing some classic tunes as well as some originals from noon to 2 p.m. The market is open every Saturday 9 a.m-3 p.m. Hood River Saturday Market, Fifth and Columbia streets, Hood River.

JB Eckl, musician, songwriter and producer for bands like Santana and 1970s funk band WAR, will be performing a house concert at the home of Michael and Jana Hannigan in Hood River on Saturday, May 10, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Eckl’s music spans many genres and styles, from pop to world music to blues, and he will be sharing his songs and stories. There is limited seating, please call 387-2523 for reserve seats and directions. There is a $10-$15 suggested donation and refreshments will be provided.

It’s a busy upcoming week at the River City Saloon. On Thursday, May 8, catch the rock and roll show from The West, featuring Chris “The Rock” Troiano. Also on the bill is The Legend of Dutch Savage, who have just released a CD “All Will Be Good When I'm Gone.” On Friday, May 9, Alaskan roots rock band the Whipsaws kick off another lower 48 tour in support of their new album “60 Watt Avenue.” Check out www.myspace.com
/thewhipsaws. Finally, on Saturday, May 10, The Badfish Band returns. Hailing from Corvallis, this band has “united for the sole purpose of spreading a love of funk, reggae, ska, and rock.” River City Saloon is at 205 Cascade Ave., in Hood River. Call 387-BLUES for more information.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 26, at Ticketmaster outlets for Maryhill Winery’s 2008 summer concert series, held at the amphitheater in Goldendale, Wash. General admission, reserve and rail and box seating is available. For details visit www.maryhillwinery.com.

June 7, 7 p.m. Gates open 5:30 p.m. Winery & Tasting Room Closed until 5:30 p.m. Rail seating $150, reserved seating $79.50, general admission $49.50.

July 5, 8 p.m. Gates Open 6:30 p.m. Winery & Tasting Room Closed 4-6:30 p.m. Rail seating $140, reserved seating $65, general admission $35.

August 30, 8 p.m. Gates Open 6:30 p.m. Winery & Tasting Room Closed 4-6:30 p.m. Rail seating $130, reserved seating $59.50, general admission $39.50.

All tickets will be subject to a service charge.