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Spirit of the River- Hood River

Thanks for a great event! CRK's 2nd Annual Spirit of the River- Hood River event was a huge success with a standing-room-only crowd in attendance. The evening featured a variety of local musicians, poets, dancers, storytellers, and photographers as they showcased their interpretation of the Spirit of the River. Thanks to everyone who came out in support of CRK!

Thanks for a GREAT event!!!

 Spirit of the River, Hood River

A celebration of the Columbia River

 Learn More About the Performers

Dave Densmore & Alexa Wiley

  

CRK is proud to feature renowned Fisher Poet Dave Densmore performing alongside the musical stylings of Alexa Wiley. Dave and Alexa are long-time supporters of CRK and we are very excited for them to join us for a performance in the Gorge.Check out Dave as featured in The New York Times.

Dave Densmore

Alexa Wiley

Native Storyteller Ed Edmo

 A Shoshone-Bannock poet, playwright, performer, traditional storyteller, tour guide and lecturer on Northwest tribal culture, Ed Edmo has been a proud support of CRK for many years, sharing his stories at select events in support of the River. We are proud to host Ed in Hood River and are greatful for his participation in this event.

Ed Edmo

One Hum, featuring Richard Tillinghast & Tova Cochrane

Richard Tillinghast is a singer/songwriter who blends the sounds of roots Americana with a contemporary message of social responsibility and hope. His style is unique - a mixture of Appalachian mountain sounds, quiet spirituality, and the humor of an ex pro kayaker, horse wrangler, and world traveler. In his own words,  "Music is storytelling and exploration." He will be accomanied by the very talented Tova Cochrane on Cello for the Spirit of the River performance. We are very excited that this local Gorge favorite duo will be joining us again for this year's festivities.

One Hum

Ben Bonham & Friends

A Gorge favorite, Ben Bonham and friends will be once again be gracing us with their presence at this year's event. Ben Bonham has over fifteen years of professional experience as a live performer, teacher and recording musician in both the U.K. and the U.S.A. Since 1996, this British expatriate has delighted U.S. audiences with his renderings of old time American music and his mastery of Delta Blues, Vintage Hawaiian, Folk, Ragtime and Country Blues guitar.

Ben Bonham

Scarlet Thistle StudioTribal Style Bellydance Troupe

The talented ladies of the Scarlet Thistle Tribal Bellydance Troope will be performing their own interpretation of the Spirit of the River at the event. We are very excited for them to join us year and look forward to their high-energy performance.

Scarlet Thistle Studio

 Photography by Peter Marbach

Performances will take place amongst a backdrop of Peter Marbach photographs. Hood River-based Peter Marbach has been a resident of Oregon since 1993. An avid hiker and backpacker, Marbach has hiked the Pacific Crest trail, the Appalachian trail and a 600 mile trek across England and Scotland. When hiking, he often finds himself at the right place at the right time for his scenic fine art photography.He photographs many well-known locations, and some not so known. Marbach visualizes an image, then patiently waits until all the elements come together in one glorious moment. We are excited to present his talented work at this year's event.

Peter Marbach Fine Photography

Special Feature: Spirit of the River Student Art Contest

CRK teamed up with the Columbia Gorge Ecology Institute's SECRETS program to host a student art contest for Gorge 5th-graders currently participating in the SECRETS program. Student work from Col. Wright Elementary in The Dalles, Pine Grove Elementary in the Hood River Valley, and Westside Elementary in Hood River will be on display at the event.

Admission Information:

Tickets are $20 per adult, $8 per child and will be available at the door.

For more information contact crk@gorge.net

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