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Center Sponsor for October, November, December |
Bella's Beads & Art Supplies |
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| December 5 - 28 |
| Small Works Holiday Art Show |
| A great opportunity to purchase small works of art for holiday gift giving at affordable prices! |
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| Lots to choose from ... |
| Jewelry - sculpture - paintings - crafts - holiday ornaments ... art in various media including glass, ceramic, oils, water color and more ... you name it! |
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| Shop locally ... support your community! |
| Click here for more information about Small Works Holiday Art. |
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Join
the Festive Artist Reception
Friday, December 5, 6 - 8 p.m.
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Columbia Center for the Arts
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| December 5 - 14 |
| Dulce Domum ("Sweet Home") |
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A Different Kind of Christmas Story |
| Directed for CAST by Althea Hukari, Dulce Domum is the title of chapter five of Kenneth Grahame's classic The Wind in the Willows. It is a heart-warming tale of friendship, homecoming and enduring spirit. |
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| Click here to learn more about Dulce Domum. |
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December 5, 6, 12, 13 at 7:30; December 11: bi-Lingual performance at 7:30 pm; December 6, 7, 13, 14 at 2:00 pm.
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Columbia Center for the Arts |
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Ticket prices $15 general admission; $12 seniors / students. |
Tickets available at Columbia Center for the Arts and Collage
of the Gorge in White Salmon. |
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Columbia Arts at 541-387-8877 |
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| January 17, 24, 31 |
| Murder, Mystery & Mayhem |
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Be Part of the Solution! |
Do you have a nose for mystery? You won't want to miss this fun, interactive theatrical event, which is a fundraiser for Columbia Center for the Arts.
The only requirement is that you come as someone other than yourself. |
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| Click here to learn more about Murder, Mystery & Mayhem. |
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January 17, 24 & 31
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Columbia Center for the Arts |
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Ticket prices $40 ... includes appetizers and 1 glass of beer or wine. |
Available at Columbia Center for the Arts. |
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Columbia Arts at 541-387-8877 |
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| December 10 |
| Wild Beauty |
| Photographs of the Columbia River Gorge, 1867 - 1957 |
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| Wild Beauty is both a book and an exhibit currently on display at the Portland Art Museum. They offer an enlightening and awe-inspiring look into the history and early photography of the Gorge. |
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On Wednesday, December 10th, Terry Toedtemeier, Portland Art Museum''s curator of photography, and John Laursen, co-author of the exquisitely produced large-format book, will make a stunning slide presentation in the theatre of the Columbia Center for the Arts. Learn about the exhibit and book and, see some of the acutal images they worked from.
Don't miss this chance to see some of the best of the Portland Art Museum on your own doorstep!
NOTE: On Thursday, November 7, there will be a book reading by the authors at the Hood River Library.
Click for more information about Wild Beauty. |
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Wednesday,
December 10
Reception at 6:00; Presentation at 7:00
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Columbia
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Donation appreciated. |
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| December 17 |
| Whale Rider |
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This
film is part of the Columbia Center for the Arts
Film Series. |
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A huge international hit, this contemporary story of love, rejection and triumph concerns a 12-year-old girl who dares to challenge the tradition-bound status quo in her coastal village and emerges a leader of her Maori tribe, the Polynesian people native to New Zealand.
Click for more information about Whale Rider. |
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Wednesday,
December 17, 7:30
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Columbia
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$5 per person. |
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| January 14 & 15 |
| LUNAFEST |
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Award-Winning Short Films: |
| By...For...About Women. |
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Filled with stories of reflection and whimsy, hope and humor, grace and perseverance, LUNAFEST films are renowned for celebrating the talents and stories of women.
A joint endeavor of Soroptimist International of Hood River and Columbia Center for the Arts.
Click for more information about LUNAFEST. |
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Two showings: January 14 & 15
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| Reception 5:30; Film 6:30 |
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Columbia
Center for the Arts |
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$12 adults, $8 student. |
| In advance at Waucoma Bookstore starting 12/15, or at the door. |
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| January 19 |
| The Bee Eaters |
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Concert and Workshops |
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! The Bee Eaters boasts four of the most accomplished, creative young talents of the new generation, tracing roots back to the musical traditions of Bluegrass, Old-time, Celtic, Jazz and Pop.
Click for more information about The Bee Eaters. |
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Monday,
January 19
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| Concert: 7pm |
| Workshops: Choose from 1 of 2 workshops to be offered, both at 3pm. |
| Where |
Columbia
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Concert: $15
Workshop: $25 |
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| Winter Classes |
| Classes in December / January / February |
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School's Out, Art's In
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| Adult Studio Classes for Emerging Artists |
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| Girl's Night Out: Painting & Wine Tasting |
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| The Big Hair Prom - Event to Support Children's Art Education in the Gorge |
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| Artist 2 Artist - Professional Artist Development Fair |
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| For More Information |
| Click here for details on art classes at Columbia Center for the Arts. |
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Art & Theatre Opportunities |
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| Death and the Maiden |
Play by Ariel Dorfman, directed by Judie Hanel. Auditions will be on Sunday, January 11 at 3pm and January 12th and 13th at 7pm at Columbia Center for the Arts in the studio. |
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| One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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| Novel by Ken Kesey, play by Dale Wasserman, directed by Lynda Dallman. This is a play to benefit non-profits. Auditions on Sunday, January 25, 3 pm-5:30, and Monday, Tuesday, January 27 & 27 from 6:30-9pm. |
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Click here for more details about the audition opportunities at Columbia Center for the Arts.
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| Hood River Valley High School |
| Winter Concert: Dec. 15 |
| Directed by Mark Steighner |
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Three Choral Groups: |
| - Voci (an inter-generational women's choir) |
| - Columbia Gorge Men's Chorus |
| - Hood River Valley High School Choir |
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December 15, 7:00
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Bowe Theater, Hood River Valley High School |
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FREE! Snacks available for purchase at intermission. |
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Seeking
Volunteers |
Columbia
Center for the Arts is looking for Volunteers
for a range of opportunities. Please contact Joanie
Thomson at 541-387-8877 ext. 111 or director@columbiaarts.org. |
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| Mention
the Arts in Your Will |
| Leave
a legacy. Mention Columbia Center for the Arts in
your will. Click
here for more information. |
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Center for the Arts is an art organization
that nurtures creative life in the Columbia River Gorge ... one of the most beautiful areas on the planet.
We are dedicated to bringing you visual,
performing, and literary art events that
will thrill your heart, make you think,
give you a laugh, and touch your soul. |
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