THE MARCUS CORNER: On greatness
Greatness serves as an achievement, totally gone before we have a chance to thank anyone else.
Gorge musicians unite for jammin’ swing concert with Sinfonietta
On May 3 and 5, some of the Gorge’s most popular musicians are soon to be featured with the Columbia Gorge Sinfonietta.
Entertainment Update for May 1
Street party at Double Mtn.; Asian Dance recital May 5; Meet ‘100 Hikes’ author; Shoe contest, ‘Kinky Boots’ at Columbia Center for the Arts; VOCI choral concert May 12-13; FISH benefit May 4 at The Pines; Flamenco dance at Gallery 301; Adopt-A-Dog’s sale May 11
Parkdale News: Mother’s Day brings final Grange breakfast
Several families in Parkdale are gearing up to hold yard sales during the Memorial Day weekend and all are encouraging more Upper Valley residents to join in.
Next Door Inc. announces family photo contest
To celebrate “Oregon Parenting Education Week,” May 19-25, the Columbia Gorge Parenting Education Program of The Next Door is having a photo contest.
An awkward comedy reflects on human foibles
Get ready to “feel the awkward”.
Author signs books, leads hike on Friday
A unique hike and book talk combination event on May 3 will feature author William Sullivan, “100 Hikes in NW Oregon and SW Washington,”, who will also be signing his books from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on May 3rd at Waucoma Bookstore (212 Oak St., Hood River).
Discovery Center hosts Roosevelt dinner
The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center presents living history performer Joe Wiegand as Theodore Roosevelt, May 14 at 6 p.m.
Photo of the day: Flowers in the field
Atop York Hill, mustard flowers frame a cloud capped Mt. Hood.
A slice of local life: Nate DeVol: Dog River’s multi-tasker extraordinaire
Walk into Dog River Coffee, and there’s a good chance you’ll be served by owner Nathan DeVol.
‘Transformation’ opens May 9
CAST Theater and Columbia Center for the Arts present Annie Baker’s award winning play: “Circle, Mirror, Transformation,” on May 9.
Adopt-A-Dog’s Going to the Dogs Rummage Sale May 11
The Going to the Dogs Rummage Sale, a fundraiser for Hood River Adopt-A-Dog, will be held on Saturday, May 11, from 9-4 p.m. and Sunday, May 12, from 12-4 p.m. at the Cody Fruit Stand, 3475 Graves Drive in Odell. Sunday is half price day for pet “moms.”
Entertainment Update for April 27
FISH benefit May 4 at The Pines; Flamenco dance at Gallery 301; Bunzow Band, more at Bingen Theater April 27; Roosevelt Dinner Theatre at Discovery Center May 14; ‘Troubadours’ visit April 26
Volunteers at Arts Center needed
The Columbia Center for the Arts needs you! Volunteers are needed for several events in May.
Kids yoga offered
Kids can connect with history in a fun new way through The History Museum’s special new childrens program –History through Yoga!
