Buddy’s been featured on HBO's Def Poetry Jam and the BBC, signed to both Sage Francis' Strange Famous Records and Ani DiFranco's Righteous Babe Records, and has performed in over 2,000 venues across the globe — from the Great Lawn of Central Park to San Quentin State Penitentiary.
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!
We are excited to announce our benefit concert and auction on May 17th at the Ruins, featuring musical guest, Antonyms.
It's spring and it's time to be outdoors. Come to our First Thursday After Hours at The Ruins on May 1. We will have the opportunity to enjoy their beautiful outdoor space to network and create connections with one another. We will see you there!
The Trail Running Film Festival is a celebration of the spirit and culture of trail running.
Yak Attack is a live electronic power trio. The band's music spans a wide variety of electronic genres (house, trance, breakbeat, drum, and bass) and mixes in elements of many other genres such as jazz, funk, and psych.
Walking through the residential heart of Portland’s Mississippi district you’ll find a charming wooden house under the overcast Oregon sky. This local landmark is the home of soul legend Ural Thomas, built by hand with found materials decades ago. The basement is overflowing with musical equipment.
A trio featuring Mike Dillon (Les Claypool, Ani DiFranco, Rickie Lee Jones) on vibraphone, marimba, Prophet 6, congas, and bongos, Brian Haas (Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey) on Fender Rhodes, piano, bass Moog and melodica and Nikki Glaspie (Beyonce, Nth Power) on drums, cymbals and vocals, Punkadelick is the unified vision of six hands creating a world that often sounds like the work of an ensemble three times the size.
Rising from a funky curated music series founded at Portland's finest music club, The Get Down, The GDFC is a dynamic and energetic music ensemble with a rotating lineup made up of some of Portland's finest artists.
Join us for an evening of insight and connection at Investing in The Gorge, happening Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 5:30 PM at The Ruins in Hood River. This event brings together founders, investors, and curious community members for a candid conversation about what investment looks like in our region — from both sides of the table.
The 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
Transform your holiday shopping into a magical experience at Hood River's most anticipated artistic gathering of the season.
Transform your holiday shopping into a magical experience at Hood River's most anticipated artistic gathering of the season.
Transform your holiday shopping into a magical experience at Hood River's most anticipated artistic gathering of the season.
We will be showing a collection of 7 ski films that all have some sort of local tie to Hood River. All the proceeds are being donated to Open Slopes and Roaring River Water Collective.
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!
As we wind down from a bustling summer in the Gorge, The Next Door invites the community to join us at our first annual Harvest of Hope fundraiser! Enjoy live music, food, and a silent auction with us as we celebrate the impact of our organization on our local communities this year.
This event will be a fundraiser for the Hood River County Education Foundation with proceeds going to the Innovative Teaching Grant Program. Teachers in the Hood River County School District have the opportunity to write a grant for funding special educational projects in their classrooms or for their school.
Ruins favorite Marty O'Reilly returns to Hood River, along with Love, Dean. Tickets are on sale now at Ticket Tomato. This show will be in the outdoor venue if weather allows. Doors at 5:30pm, show starts right at 6pm.
The first annual Wild Wind Film Fest is set to take place on September 6th at The Ruins. This groundbreaking film festival aims to elevate and promote wind sports across the United States through compelling longer-form video storytelling.
Tickets for the ticketed ones are available online at Ticket Tomato. Tues/Thurs shows are pay-at-the-door! $3 if you arrive before 7pm, $8 if you arrive after. The doors open for ALL shows at 5:30pm, and tunes kick-off at 6pm.
Tickets for the ticketed ones are available online at Ticket Tomato. Tues/Thurs shows are pay-at-the-door! $3 if you arrive before 7pm, $8 if you arrive after. The doors open for ALL shows at 5:30pm, and tunes kick-off at 6pm.
Tickets for the ticketed ones are available online at Ticket Tomato. Tues/Thurs shows are pay-at-the-door! $3 if you arrive before 7pm, $8 if you arrive after. The doors open for ALL shows at 5:30pm, and tunes kick-off at 6pm.
Tickets for the ticketed ones are available online at Ticket Tomato. Tues/Thurs shows are pay-at-the-door! $3 if you arrive before 7pm, $8 if you arrive after. The doors open for ALL shows at 5:30pm, and tunes kick-off at 6pm.
Tickets for the ticketed ones are available online at Ticket Tomato. Tues/Thurs shows are pay-at-the-door! $3 if you arrive before 7pm, $8 if you arrive after. The doors open for ALL shows at 5:30pm, and tunes kick-off at 6pm.
Tickets for the ticketed ones are available online at Ticket Tomato. Tues/Thurs shows are pay-at-the-door! $3 if you arrive before 7pm, $8 if you arrive after. The doors open for ALL shows at 5:30pm, and tunes kick-off at 6pm.
Tickets for the ticketed ones are available online at Ticket Tomato. Tues/Thurs shows are pay-at-the-door! $3 if you arrive before 7pm, $8 if you arrive after. The doors open for ALL shows at 5:30pm, and tunes kick-off at 6pm.
Tickets for the ticketed ones are available online at Ticket Tomato. Tues/Thurs shows are pay-at-the-door! $3 if you arrive before 7pm, $8 if you arrive after. The doors open for ALL shows at 5:30pm, and tunes kick-off at 6pm.
Tickets for the ticketed ones are available online at Ticket Tomato. Tues/Thurs shows are pay-at-the-door! $3 if you arrive before 7pm, $8 if you arrive after. The doors open for ALL shows at 5:30pm, and tunes kick-off at 6pm.
Tickets for the ticketed ones are available online at Ticket Tomato. Tues/Thurs shows are pay-at-the-door! $3 if you arrive before 7pm, $8 if you arrive after. The doors open for ALL shows at 5:30pm, and tunes kick-off at 6pm.
Tickets for the ticketed ones are available online at Ticket Tomato. Tues/Thurs shows are pay-at-the-door! $3 if you arrive before 7pm, $8 if you arrive after. The doors open for ALL shows at 5:30pm, and tunes kick-off at 6pm.
Tickets for the ticketed ones are available online at Ticket Tomato. Tues/Thurs shows are pay-at-the-door! $3 if you arrive before 7pm, $8 if you arrive after. The doors open for ALL shows at 5:30pm, and tunes kick-off at 6pm.
Tickets for the ticketed ones are available online at Ticket Tomato. Tues/Thurs shows are pay-at-the-door! $3 if you arrive before 7pm, $8 if you arrive after. The doors open for ALL shows at 5:30pm, and tunes kick-off at 6pm.
Join us for an evening of storytelling at The Ruins in Hood River that strengthens the community!
Join us for a new winter market at The Ruins!
Featuring locally made art, jewelry, treats, crafts, and more!
Matchstick Productions ski movie, Land of the Giants at the Ruins on Friday, November 10th. This is a fundraiser for the Crag Rats, our local search and rescue which is 100% volunteer based.
The Gorge Impact Film Festival (GIFF) was founded to ask a simple question: How does humanity go forward with joy, hope and optimism on a changed planet?
Join 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!
This is a collaborative community event pulling together musicians from four different local bands, all covering songs from the late great Tom Petty (on his birthday). All proceeds will go through the Music Festival of the Gorge to provide music education in primary and middle schools of Hood River County.