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SUMMARY:Singin' and Swingin' with CGOA at The Ruins
DESCRIPTION:Singin’ and Swingin’ at The Ruins \nSaturday\, March 14  \n7:00 pm \n At The Ruins\, join us for Singin’ and Swingin’\, a very special evening when CGOA’s Jazz Collective Big Band and Stages Musical Theatre ensembles come together to croon the night away to beloved Broadway musicals\, both old and new. Swingin’ on the dance floor will be highly encouraged! \nGet your tickets at gorgeorchestra.org.
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/singin-and-swingin-with-cgoa-at-the-ruins/
LOCATION:The Ruins\, 13 Railroad St.\, Hood River\, OR\, 97031
CATEGORIES:Community,Live Concert,Nightlife
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SUMMARY:9 to 5 The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Based (of course) on the Dolly Parton\, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin classic film\, CGOA’s Stages brings fan favorite – 9 to 5 – to the Gorge. Directed by Ashly Will. \n 
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/9-to-5-the-musical/
LOCATION:Columbia Center for the Arts\, 215 Cascade Ave\, Hood River\, OR\, 97031\, United States
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Dance
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 14 \n7:00 pm at The Ruins \n13 Railroad St. Hood River \nBuy Your Tickets Now! \n \nThe Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association (CGOA) Jazz Collective\, under the dynamic direction of Michael Paul\, invites couples and music lovers to step back in time for a romantic evening of big band swing at their Valentine’s Day Dance. The event will take place at The Ruins in Hood River on Valentine’s Day\, beginning at 7:00 PM. \nThis special performance promises to transform The Ruins into a sophisticated jazz venue\, where the CGOA Jazz Collective will perform timeless classics from the greatest names in jazz and big band history. The evening’s repertoire features an impressive selection of dance-worthy arrangements\, including Stan Kenton’s tender rendition of “My Funny Valentine\,” the infectious rhythm of Benny Goodman’s “Bei Mir Bist Du Schön\,” and the passionate Latin flair of Arturo Sandoval’s “Mambo Caliente.”
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/valentines-day-dance/
LOCATION:The Ruins\, 13 Railroad St.\, Hood River\, OR\, 97031
CATEGORIES:Community,Nightlife,Party
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241215T160000
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SUMMARY:VOCI Community Choir Holiday Harmony
DESCRIPTION:Voci Community Choir’s “Holiday Harmony” concerts bring together cherished classics and fresh perspectives\, celebrating the warmth\, nostalgia\, and reverence of the holiday season. In a time when many are feeling the weight of change and uncertainty\, this program offers a space to pause\, reflect\, and renew our spirits. Through these songs\, director Dan Kenealy and choir members aim to carry forward the essence of this season: unity\, hope\, and peace.  Fri\, Dec 13 at 7pm at Hood River Valley Christian Church Sun\, Dec 15 at 2pm at Old St Peter’s Landmark in The DallesJoin us! Tickets at gorgeorchestra.org (students are free!) \n 
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/voci-community-choir-holiday-harmony-2/
LOCATION:St. Peters Landmark\, 405 Lincoln St\, The Dalles\, Oregon\, 97058
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun,Live Concert
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241213T210000
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SUMMARY:VOCI Community Choir Holiday Harmony
DESCRIPTION:Voci Community Choir’s “Holiday Harmony” concerts bring together cherished classics and fresh perspectives\, celebrating the warmth\, nostalgia\, and reverence of the holiday season. In a time when many are feeling the weight of change and uncertainty\, this program offers a space to pause\, reflect\, and renew our spirits. Through these songs\, director Dan Kenealy and choir members aim to carry forward the essence of this season: unity\, hope\, and peace.  Fri\, Dec 13 at 7pm at Hood River Valley Christian Church Sun\, Dec 15 at 2pm at Old St Peter’s Landmark in The DallesJoin us! Tickets at gorgeorchestra.org (students are free!) \n 
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/voci-community-choir-holiday-harmony/
LOCATION:Hood River Valley Christian Church\, 975 Indian Creek Rd.\, Hood River\, OR\, 97031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun,Live Concert
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SUMMARY:CGOA Fall Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association Presents \nJazz Collective Big Band’s Fall Swing Dance \nFriday\, November 22\, 7:00 PM  \nHood River Elks Lodge\, 304 Cascade Avenue \nReturning to the Hood River Elks Lodge for what has become a holiday tradition\, CGOA’s Jazz Collective Big Band presents an evening of danceable jazz and holiday favorites arranged with a touch of swing. \nFormed in 2015\, The Jazz Collective began presenting swing dances in 2018\, popular with local swing dancers around the Gorge. Of course\, people can come and enjoy the music without dancing.  \nThe Jazz Collective\, under the direction of Michael Paul\, will play audience favorites like Bandstand Boogie\, A String of Pearls\, Cold Duck Time and One O’Clock Jump. With the holidays just around the corner\, the band will also feature popular songs like Sleigh Ride and Jingle Bells\, all done up in big band style. \n 
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/cgoa-fall-swing-dance/
LOCATION:Hood River Elks Lodge #1507\, 304 Cascade Ave.\, Hood River\, OR\, 97058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Live Concert,Nightlife,Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241117T160000
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SUMMARY:CGOA Gorge Sinfonietta
DESCRIPTION:CGOA Gorge Sinfonietta featuring Anders Foster playing the Arutunian Trumpet Concerto. A rare performance of The Gaelic Symphony by American Composer Amy Beach. There will be two opportunities to see these performances \n  \nFriday\, November 15 7:00 pm \nSunday\, November 17th 2:00 pm \n  \nWy’East Middle School \nPerforming Arts Center \n3000 Wy’East Road in Odell \n 
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/cgoa-gorge-sinfonietta/2024-11-17/
LOCATION:Wy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center\, 3000 Wy'east Road\, Hood River\, OR\, 97031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun,Live Concert
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SUMMARY:CGOA Gorge Sinfonietta
DESCRIPTION:CGOA Gorge Sinfonietta featuring Anders Foster playing the Arutunian Trumpet Concerto. A rare performance of The Gaelic Symphony by American Composer Amy Beach. There will be two opportunities to see these performances \n  \nFriday\, November 15 7:00 pm \nSunday\, November 17th 2:00 pm \n  \nWy’East Middle School \nPerforming Arts Center \n3000 Wy’East Road in Odell \n 
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/cgoa-gorge-sinfonietta/2024-11-15/
LOCATION:Wy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center\, 3000 Wy'east Road\, Hood River\, OR\, 97031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun,Live Concert
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SUMMARY:Come to the Cabaret at The Ruins
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for Nov 2 at 6:30 to Come to the Cabaret at The Ruins!! CGOA’s super fun fundraiser\, with desserts\, raffle\, wine wall and some superbly talented entertainers! Tickets are $10 and available online at gorgeorchestra.org
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/come-to-the-cabaret-at-the-ruins/
LOCATION:The Ruins\, 13 Railroad St.\, Hood River\, OR\, 97031
CATEGORIES:Community,Live Concert,Nightlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T190000
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SUMMARY:The Jazz Collective Big Band- Extremely Frank
DESCRIPTION:The Ruins (indoors)\n13 Railroad Street\, Hood River \nSaturday\, October 21 @ 7:00pm \nJoin CGOA’s Jazz Collective Big Band and Frank Sinatra tribute artist Jamie Goetz for a swingin’ salute to Old Blue Eyes. Come on out and swing to the classics as the Jazz Collective\, under the direction of Michael Paul\, performs Sinatra favorites.  Extremely Frank! \nFrank Sinatra\, often referred to as “Ol’ Blue Eyes\,” was a legendary American singer\, actor\, and entertainer who left an indelible mark on the world of music and entertainment. Born on December 12\, 1915\, in Hoboken\, New Jersey\, Sinatra’s smooth voice and charismatic stage presence made him an icon of the 20th century. He crooned his way into the hearts of millions with timeless classics like “My Way\,” “Fly Me to the Moon\,” and “New York\, New York.” \nTribute artist Jamie Goetz will be accompanied by the CGOA Jazz Collective Big Band\, an 18 piece ensemble that will be playing the actual arrangements used by Frank Sinatra when he performed with big bands. \nTickets are $25 for adults ($15 for CGOA Members)\, $5 youth ages 10-17\, and free for kids under 10. Tickets are available at gorgeorchestra.org. Special $5 tickets are available at the door for Oregon Trail/SNAP card holders through the Arts for All program. \nFor information about all CGOA events\, visit gorgeorchestra.org\, or check out gorgeorchestra on Facebook and Instagram.
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/the-jazz-collective-big-band-extremely-frank/
LOCATION:The Ruins\, 13 Railroad St.\, Hood River\, OR\, 97031
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun,Live Concert,Nightlife
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SUMMARY:Aaron Meyer & Band with the Gorge Sinfonietta
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 10\, Aaron Meyer and his five-piece band return to Jackson Park\, pairing with the Gorge Sinfonietta for a free concert of classics and rock. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nIn addition to being an internationally-recognized superstar\, electric rock violinist Aaron Meyer is one of the Gorge’s favorite musical artists. Meyer’s local performances are crowd-pleasing and diverse. \nAaron Meyer’s particular style is to take popular pieces of classical music and add the sound of electric solo violin and a driving rhythm section. He also does the opposite\, taking classic rock and fusing it with the orchestra and his virtuoso playing. \n  \nOn a typical program\, Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro will share the concert with Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody and Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. For this concert\, Sinfonietta conductor Mark Steighner is arranging some new classic rock for Meyer and the orchestra\, including Toto’s Africa\, Sting’s Every Breath You Take and Kansas’ Carry On My Wayward Son. \nA student of the violin since the age of 5\, Meyer debuted with the Philadelphia Orchestra by age 11. He later soloed with the Oregon Symphony\, The Bangkok Symphony Orchestra in Thailand and other symphony orchestras. Meyer spends a great deal of time working with students and advocating for music education worldwide. \nAaron Meyer and the Gorge Sinfonietta will be on June 10 at 7 PM in Hood River’s Jackson Park. The concert is free. Food trucks will be available and patrons are encouraged to enjoy a meal and the show. \nFor information about all CGOA events\, visit gorgeorchestra.org\, or check out @gorgeorchestra on Facebook and Instagram.
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/aaron-meyer-band-with-the-gorge-sinfonietta/
LOCATION:Jackson Park\, Corner of May St. & 13th St.\, Hood River\, Oregon\, 97031
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun,Live Concert
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230522
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SUMMARY:Jazz Collective Big Band in Concert- Afro Cuban Fusion
DESCRIPTION:Like America itself\, the musical elements of jazz are very much a melting pot of African and European styles and techniques. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n“The Afro Cuban Fusion”  \nFriday\, May 19 at 7 PM \nSunday\, May 21 at 2 PM \nBowe Theatre at Hood River Valley High School \n1220 Indian Creek Rd in Hood River. \n  \nHistorians and lovers of jazz call this form of jazz\, “Afro-Cuban\,” because it reflects its Black roots mixed with the dance rhythms of the Caribbean and South America. \nTo honor this style\, and some of the great Latin composers and arrangers\, the CGOA Jazz Collective Big Band and director Michael Paul present “The Afro-Cuban Fusion\,” two concerts on May 19 and 21. The concerts will include big band arrangements by jazz giants like Chick Corea\, Paquito d’Rivera and many more. If dance rhythms like mambo\, cha cha and tango make you want to move\, this is the concert for you. Afro-Cuban music is high energy\, passionate and exciting. \nTickets are $25 for adults ($15 for CGOA members)\, $5 for youth ages 10-17\, and free for kids under 10. Tickets are available at gorgeorchestra.org. A limited number of $5 tickets are available for those with Oregon Trail/SNAP cards or the Washington equivalent. \nFor information about all CGOA events\, visit gorgeorchestra.org\, or check out gorgeorchestra on Facebook and Instagram.
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/jazz-collective-big-band-in-concert-afro-cuban-fusion/
LOCATION:Bowe Theatre- Hood River Valley High School\, 1220 Indian Creek\, Hood River\, Oregon\, 97031
CATEGORIES:Community,Live Concert
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SUMMARY:CGOA STAGES- Little Shop of Horrors
DESCRIPTION:Little Shop of Horrors \nDon’t miss this hilarious musical- a horror and comedy smash hit. \nFriday\, April 28- Saturday\, May 13- Dates and times vary \n(Shows on May 6 and 7 have been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.) \nGet your tickets TODAY at gorgeorchestra.org  \n 
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/cgoa-stages-little-shop-of-horrors/
LOCATION:Bingen Theater\, 210 Oak St.\, Bingen\, WA\, 98605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230417
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SUMMARY:Voci Community Choir- Music from the Margins
DESCRIPTION:The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association presents The Voci Community Choir “Music from the Margins” directed by Corin Parker. A concert of exciting music from new and diverse composers. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/voci-community-choir-music-from-the-margins-2/
LOCATION:Hood River Valley Christian Church\, 975 Indian Creek Rd.\, Hood River\, OR\, 97031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun,Live Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230319T160000
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SUMMARY:CGOA Presents Sam Baker and the Gorge Sinfonietta “Chasing Light”
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes\, tragedy and loss can be transmuted into art. That’s certainly true of the songs of Sam Baker.  \n \nBaker has spent a career writing lyrical and intimate songs about his own challenges. But he also writes touching\, surprising lyrics about everyday people\, their joys and moments of suffering. Just like in 2020\, when Sam Baker joined the Gorge Sinfonietta for a program of original songs\, he’s partnering with the orchestra again to present a new concert\, called “Chasing Light.” \n  \nIn 1986\, Sam was the victim of a terrorist bombing on a passenger train in Machu Picchu. Others in his train compartment were killed\, but Sam survived with catastrophic injuries\, including brain damage\, a cut artery\, and blown-in eardrums. Over 17 reconstructive surgeries and years of rehabilitation later\, Sam still suffers from tinnitus and had to relearn language and to play guitar left-handed. \n  \nThe terrorist attack and its emotional and physical aftermath have found their way into Sam Baker’s songs. Haunted imagery of passengers dying and survivor guilt infuse many lyrics. More often than not\, though\, Baker’s songs express wonder\, gratitude\, love and hope. While there has been some darkness and pain in Sam Baker’s life\, his songs also contain wit and humor. \n  \nSince 2004\, he has released 6 albums. Baker’s 2013 album\, Say Grace\, was listed by Rolling Stone as one of the top 10 country music albums of 2013. Baker has been featured on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross. While Baker’s songs have always contained narrative elements\, he’s been experimenting with spoken word pieces with musical accompaniment. He’s even in the process of writing a play. \n  \nIn 2020\, Sinfonietta conductor Mark Steighner partnered with Sam Baker and wrote nearly two dozen orchestra arrangements for Sam’s songs. The program was called the “Go in Peace Symphony” after the title of the concluding song. \n  \nFor the upcoming March concerts\, Steighner and Sam Baker will be reprising some favorites from the earlier concert\, but the highlight will be a 20 minute suite of spoken word stories and songs. The new concert is called “Chasing Light.” The program also features a live performance of Baker’s “The Tattooed Woman\,” which the Sinfonietta recorded during the pandemic as an online-only video. \n  \n“Chasing Light” with Sam Baker and the Gorge Sinfonietta will be Friday\, March 17 at 7 PM and Sunday\, March 19 at 2 PM\, in the auditorium of Hood River Middle School\, 1602 May St. in Hood River. \n  \nTickets are $30 adults ($20 for CGOA Members)\, $5 youth ages 10-17\, and free for kids under 10. Tickets are available at gorgeorchestra.org. There are no low-price Oregon Trail/SNAP card tickets for this special performance. \n  \nFor information about all CGOA events\, visit gorgeorchestra.org\, or check out gorgeorchestra on Facebook and Instagram.
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/cgoa-presents-sam-baker-and-the-gorge-sinfonietta-chasing-light-2/
LOCATION:Hood River Middle School Historic Auditorium\, 1602 May St.\, Hood River\, 97031
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun,Live Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230317T190000
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SUMMARY:CGOA Presents Sam Baker and the Gorge Sinfonietta “Chasing Light”
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes\, tragedy and loss can be transmuted into art. That’s certainly true of the songs of Sam Baker.  \n \nBaker has spent a career writing lyrical and intimate songs about his own challenges. But he also writes touching\, surprising lyrics about everyday people\, their joys and moments of suffering. Just like in 2020\, when Sam Baker joined the Gorge Sinfonietta for a program of original songs\, he’s partnering with the orchestra again to present a new concert\, called “Chasing Light.” \n  \nIn 1986\, Sam was the victim of a terrorist bombing on a passenger train in Machu Picchu. Others in his train compartment were killed\, but Sam survived with catastrophic injuries\, including brain damage\, a cut artery\, and blown-in eardrums. Over 17 reconstructive surgeries and years of rehabilitation later\, Sam still suffers from tinnitus and had to relearn language and to play guitar left-handed. \n  \nThe terrorist attack and its emotional and physical aftermath have found their way into Sam Baker’s songs. Haunted imagery of passengers dying and survivor guilt infuse many lyrics. More often than not\, though\, Baker’s songs express wonder\, gratitude\, love and hope. While there has been some darkness and pain in Sam Baker’s life\, his songs also contain wit and humor. \n  \nSince 2004\, he has released 6 albums. Baker’s 2013 album\, Say Grace\, was listed by Rolling Stone as one of the top 10 country music albums of 2013. Baker has been featured on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross. While Baker’s songs have always contained narrative elements\, he’s been experimenting with spoken word pieces with musical accompaniment. He’s even in the process of writing a play. \n  \nIn 2020\, Sinfonietta conductor Mark Steighner partnered with Sam Baker and wrote nearly two dozen orchestra arrangements for Sam’s songs. The program was called the “Go in Peace Symphony” after the title of the concluding song. \n  \nFor the upcoming March concerts\, Steighner and Sam Baker will be reprising some favorites from the earlier concert\, but the highlight will be a 20 minute suite of spoken word stories and songs. The new concert is called “Chasing Light.” The program also features a live performance of Baker’s “The Tattooed Woman\,” which the Sinfonietta recorded during the pandemic as an online-only video. \n  \n“Chasing Light” with Sam Baker and the Gorge Sinfonietta will be Friday\, March 17 at 7 PM and Sunday\, March 19 at 2 PM\, in the auditorium of Hood River Middle School\, 1602 May St. in Hood River. \n  \nTickets are $30 adults ($20 for CGOA Members)\, $5 youth ages 10-17\, and free for kids under 10. Tickets are available at gorgeorchestra.org. There are no low-price Oregon Trail/SNAP card tickets for this special performance. \n  \nFor information about all CGOA events\, visit gorgeorchestra.org\, or check out gorgeorchestra on Facebook and Instagram.
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/cgoa-presents-sam-baker-and-the-gorge-sinfonietta-chasing-light/
LOCATION:Hood River Middle School Historic Auditorium\, 1602 May St.\, Hood River\, 97031
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun,Live Concert
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230219T160000
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SUMMARY:CGOA Presents Young Voices
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 19 \n2 pm \nWy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center \n3000 Wy’east Rd. Odell \n  \nThe Gorge Sinfonietta is known for diverse and exciting programs\, from collaborations with outstanding artists to innovative new music. The orchestra’s fondness for pushing boundaries will be on full display as it presents a program of premieres by an outstanding group of young composers. \nTickets are $25 adults ($15 for CGOA Members)\, $5 youth ages 10-17\, and free for kids under 10. Tickets are available at gorgeorchestra.org. A limited number of $5 tickets are available for patrons with Oregon Trail/SNAP cards. \nFor information about all CGOA events\, visit gorgeorchestra.org\, or check out gorgeorchestra on Facebook and Instagram.
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/cgoa-presents-young-voices-2/
LOCATION:Wy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center\, 3000 Wy'east Road\, Hood River\, OR\, 97031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun,Live Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230217T210000
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SUMMARY:CGOA Presents Young Voices
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 17 \n7 pm \nWy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center \n3000 Wy’east Rd. Odell \n  \nThe Gorge Sinfonietta is known for diverse and exciting programs\, from collaborations with outstanding artists to innovative new music. The orchestra’s fondness for pushing boundaries will be on full display as it presents a program of premieres by an outstanding group of young composers. \nTickets are $25 adults ($15 for CGOA Members)\, $5 youth ages 10-17\, and free for kids under 10. Tickets are available at gorgeorchestra.org. A limited number of $5 tickets are available for patrons with Oregon Trail/SNAP cards. \nFor information about all CGOA events\, visit gorgeorchestra.org\, or check out gorgeorchestra on Facebook and Instagram.
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/cgoa-presents-young-voices/
LOCATION:Wy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center\, 3000 Wy'east Road\, Hood River\, OR\, 97031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun,Live Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230210T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230210T220000
DTSTAMP:20260524T215219
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SUMMARY:CGOA- Jazz Collective Big Band Valentine's Day
DESCRIPTION:CGOA- Jazz Collective Big Band Celebrates Valentine’s Day \nFriday\, February 10 \n8-10 pm \nHood River Elks Lodge \nTickets are $10 for adults\, and those under 18 are free. Come listen or dance to some great jazz classics and enjoy a drink from the Elks bar upstairs.  You’ll hear familiar tunes from Stan Kenton\, Glenn Miller\, Duke Ellington and Count Basie. \nAnother jazz dance is coming up on March 24 at the Elks\, and on April 28 and 30\, the Jazz Collective will perform a program of Afro-Cuban fusion at Wy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center.  The last jazz concert of the season will be June 17 in Jackson Park.  Tickets and information at www.gorgeorchestra.org. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/cgoa-jazz-collective-big-band-valentines-day/
LOCATION:Hood River Elks Lodge #1507\, 304 Cascade Ave.\, Hood River\, OR\, 97058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun,Live Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230122T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230122T153000
DTSTAMP:20260524T215219
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SUMMARY:Chamber Music in the Afternoon with CGOA
DESCRIPTION:  \nSunday\, January 22\, 1:30 pm  \nHood River Valley Christian Church \n975 Indian Creek Road \nNo tickets required.  \nDonations accepted at the door. \n  \nJoin us for a beautiful musical start to the New Year with an afternoon of intimate\, relaxing\, and uplifting music. \nChamber music is composed for just four or five instruments that would fit in a large room. The definition includes any music that is performed by a small number of musicians\, each playing a single part.
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/chamber-music-in-the-afternoon-with-cgoa/
LOCATION:Hood River Valley Christian Church\, 975 Indian Creek Rd.\, Hood River\, OR\, 97031\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T215219
CREATED:20221003T221216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T221216Z
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SUMMARY:"Back to Basie" with the CGOA Jazz Collective Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Back to Basie\nSunday\, October 9\n2:00 pm\nWy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center\n\nSave the date for the Jazz Collective concert. “Count Basie\,” or William James Basie\, helped lead big band music from the swing era into the jazz music of the mid-twentieth century.
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/back-to-basie-with-the-cgoa-jazz-collective-big-band-2/
LOCATION:Wy’east Middle School Performing Arts Center\, 3000 Wy'east Road\, Hood River\, OR\, 97031\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T215219
CREATED:20220608T194928Z
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SUMMARY:The Gorge Sinfonietta- Screen to Stage
DESCRIPTION:The Gorge Sinfonietta presents from Screen to Stage\, a free concert of music from movies and video games. Selections from ET\, Star Wars\, Encanto\, Harry Potter\, Wonder Woman and Video Games Live are just a few of the familiar selections. Kids (or adults!) dressed as their favorite movie or video game character or superhero or get a free kazoo and a chance to perform on stage with the orchestra. \nThe concert begins at 7 PM in Jackson Park.
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/the-gorge-sinfonietta-screen-to-stage/
LOCATION:Jackson Park\, Corner of May St. & 13th St.\, Hood River\, Oregon\, 97031
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun,Live Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T215219
CREATED:20220608T194545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T194545Z
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SUMMARY:JAZZ in the Park
DESCRIPTION:What could be sweeter than a summer night in the Park\, good food and great music? \nIf that sounds as delightful to you as it does to us\, then plan on joining the CGOA Jazz Collective Big Band in Jackson Park on Saturday\, June 11 at 7 PM. Best of all\, the concert is free! Featuring The Dalles High School Jazz Band.
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/jazz-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Jackson Park\, Corner of May St. & 13th St.\, Hood River\, Oregon\, 97031
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Fun,Live Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220522
DTSTAMP:20260524T215219
CREATED:20220421T195733Z
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SUMMARY:RENT Comes to the Bingen Theater
DESCRIPTION:  \nRENT Musical \nBingen Theater \nOPENS Friday May 6th \n(Additional shows May 7th\, 13th\, 14th\, 20th\, and 21st at 7:00 pm. May 8th and 15th at 2:00 pm) \nTickets: $20 for Adults ($15 for CGOA members)\, $5 youth 10-17\, and FREE for kids under 10 \n  \nEveryone has heard of Hamilton\, Lin Manuel Miranda’s popular rap musical. It changed musical theatre forever. But Hamilton was not the first musical to use the language of pop\, rock or rap. Miranda has said\, “There would be no Hamilton without Rent.” \nNow\, for the first time ever\, local audiences can see what all the fuss is about\, courtesy of CGOA Stages. Rent is coming to the Bingen Theater. The Pulitzer-prize winning musical opens May 6 for an eight show run. \nRent opens May 6 at 7 PM. Additional shows are May 7\,13\,14\,20\,21 at 7 PM\, and May 8 and 15 at 2 PM. Tickets are $20 adults ($15 for CGOA members)\, $5 youth ages 10-17\, and free for kids under 10. \nThe show is rated PG-13 for language\, drug use and sexual content. Parents are encouraged to research the show before bringing children to the production. \nAudiences are required to show proof of full vaccination or recent negative test. Masks are not required but are optional. Due to the limited seating in the Bingen Theater\, the show may sell out\, so it’s recommended to get tickets early. Tickets are available at gorgeorchestra.org.
URL:https://visithoodriver.com/event/rent-comes-to-the-bingen-theater/
LOCATION:Bingen Theater\, 210 Oak St.\, Bingen\, WA\, 98605\, United States
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