Museums and Performing Arts The History Museum of Hood River County tells the story of Indigenous tribes and white settlers, the timber and agricultural history, and the history of Japanese and Hispanic communities. Near the Hood River County airport, the Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum contains rare vintage planes, automobiles and motorcycles — all still operational. Head west to Cascade Locks Historical Museum and delve into the fascinating history of Columbia River engineers and lock tenders. On the grounds, you can see the Oregon Pony, the first steam locomotive on the West Coast. In Parkdale, about 16 miles south of Hood River, is the Hutson Museum. Established in 1922 by the Hutson family, the museum’s centerpiece is an impressive collection of rock and mineral specimens. The museum also explores the history of the Upper Hood River Valley. For live performances and a full calendar of events, visit the Columbia Center for the Arts in downtown Hood River. The center also hosts a gallery for fine-art exhibits and a craft gallery where visitors can purchase artwork. Galleries and Outdoor Art An array of galleries in Hood River features the work of local artists. The 301 Gallery, celebrating its 100th year in a beautifully restored 1924 Egyptian Revival bank building downtown, is a co-op of local artists. At Art on Oak and Made in the Gorge — the oldest co-op in Hood River — shop for textiles, ceramics, photography, glass and jewelry. For metalsmithing classes and handcrafted jewelry, check out The Rabbit Hole Jewelry, located under The Ruins, a unique outdoor space that was once a fruit cannery. Each spring the Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour is another opportunity to meet local artists and see works in progress. Large-scale murals depicting life in the region decorate several outdoor spaces, including the south support of Bridge of the Gods, where you can see a mural depicting its origin story, local wildlife and historical events of the area. The vibrant Remains Mural — along Third Street, Industrial Way and Columbia Street in Hood River — celebrates the region’s mountain peaks, flora and fauna. A 200-foot mural on the Diamond Fruit Growers warehouse in Odell depicts the history of local orchards and honors migrant Japanese and Latino farmworkers in the Hood River Valley. Hood River BIG ART Outdoor Gallery showcases largescale sculpture and public art installations by well-known Northwest artists in around two dozen locations. Take it all in via a self-guided walking or biking tour around downtown Hood River, along the waterfront, and in the Heights. Download a map and tune in to the accompanying podcast to hear artists talk about their work. There's an Orchestra in the Gorge! gorgeorchestra.org We are proud of the "orchestra" in our name, and there is more to CGOA than the Gorge Sinfonietta. We are also the Voci Community Choir, the Jazz Collective Big Band, Stages Musical Theatre and more. Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association SIGN UP ONLINE THECLAYCOMMONS.COM COMMUNITY COMMONS CLAY STUDIO HOOD RIVER OREGON USA 616 INDUSTRIAL ST WORKSHOPS CLASSES PRIVATEGROUPEVENTS 34 Visit Hood River Travel Guide
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