Summer’s on, it’s perfect weather for spending an evening outside with drinks and dancing at The Ruins at Springhouse Cellar. Three bands, one outdoor venue, one cover charge — where 100% of proceeds benefit 5 Gorge nonprofits! Live Music featuring “Hi-Fi Reset” who are bringing danceable, high -energy fun, afro-beat and soul from Seattle. Local beer & wine, local food snacks, dancin’ & good times to folk, bluegrass, and funk! July 31, 2010,  7 PM, DOORS at 6:30 PM.

The Ruins at Springhouse Cellar, Hood River. Tickets are available for advance purchase at Springhouse Cellar or Waucoma Books. More event details are available at http://www.cgec.org  – $15, kids under 6 are free. 100% of proceeds benefit the Gorge e4 Collaborative: the convergence of 5 organizations working to cultivate the long term sustainability of the Gorge through ecology, equity, economy, and education: Columbia Gorge Ecology Institute,  Columbia Gorge Earth Center, Gorge Grown Food Network,  Hood River Valley Residents’ Committee, Klahre House, a program of The Next Door

Nathaniel Talbot's thoughtful chamber folk

Garett Brennan & the Great Salt Licks' smart, skillful bluegrass