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Center Sponsor for October, November, December
Bella's Beads & Art Supplies
October 1, 2008    
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Art Shows & Events
 
 
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Art by Amirra Malak

 
October 3 - November 2
Authentic Hybrids
Features Art Created by Artists of Dual Cultural and Racial Heritage

Featured Artists
Yasmin Acosta-Meyers (Mexican American)
Rebecca Bashara (Lebanese American)
Taina Hartman (Korean American)
Scott Macdonald (Peruvian American)
Amirra Malak (Egyptian American)
Click here for more information about the artists

Opening

Join the Artist Reception
Friday, Oct 3, 6 - 8 p.m.

Where

Columbia Center for the Arts

More Info Call 541-387-8877

 
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Theatre
   
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Three One-Act Plays  
October 10 - 25
An Evening of One Act Plays

Three amazing plays ... one night ... great fun!!

The Crazy Eights ... Mr. Morton Waits for His Bus ... Elegy for a Lady. Each one-act play tugs at a different emotional cord ... one to make you laugh, one to make you cry, and one to make you think. 

Click here to learn more about An Evening of One Act Plays.

When

October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25 at 7:30 pm;
October 19 Matinee at 2:00 pm

Where Columbia Center for the Arts
Tickets

Ticket prices $15 general admission; $12 seniors / students.

Tickets available at Columbia Center for the Arts and Collage of the Gorge in White Salmon.

More Info Contact Columbia Arts at 541-387-8877

 

 

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Film
   
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Dogtownand Z-Boys
 
October 22
Dogtown and Z-Boys

This film is part of the Columbia Center for the Arts Film Series, every fourth Wednesday.

Winner of Sundance Film Festival’s Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary and Best Director, Dogtown is an insider’s look at how kids living in Santa Monica, CA in the 1970’s brought their surfing style into skateboarding, revolutionizing the sport and producing a lifestyle that had a profound effect on modern American youth culture.

Click for more information about Dogtown and Z-Boys.


When

Wed., October 22, 7:30

Where Columbia Center for the Arts
Price

$5 per person.


 
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Special Events
   
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Oregon Cultural Trust
 
October 8
Day of Culture

Special event to celebrate and learn about what Oregon is doing to support the arts and what it means to you!   ALL ARE WELCOME!

Hood River is one of eight communities across the state selected for a major cultural rally and community gathering. 

You'll learn about contributions Oregon culture makes to our children, communities, schools and economy, and you'll learn about the State of Oregon's innovative "Cultural Tax Credit."

This event is sponsored by the Oregon Cultural Trust, in partnership with the City of Hood River and Columbia Center for the Arts.


When

Wed., October 8.
Doors open: 5:00; Entertainment / speakers: 5:30 - 6:30; Program concludes: 7:00

Where Columbia Center for the Arts

 
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Art Classes
   
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Artist's palatte
 
Various Classes
Classes Starting in October

Art and Wine

If you enjoy creating, drinking wine, and being in the company of friends, this six class series is for you! Click here for details.  


Painting Classes
Painting classes for emerging and developing artists. Click here for details.

 
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Literary Events
 
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Plein Air Writer

 
Plein Air 2008 Anthology
Pears Like Copper Buddhas
An on-line compilation of poetry and prose

As part of the Pacific Northwest Plein Air 2008, 12 writers toured the Gorge and captured the moment in Plein Air style. Click to view the on-line anthology of poetry and prose created as a result of that event.


 
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Winner of the Prius
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Win a Prius!
 
The Lucky Winner Is ...  
Hugh Whitson

Hugh Whitson of White Salmon is pictured here with his wife Linda, next to their beautiful new red Prius, made possible by Griffith Motors.  BRAVO!!

Hugh is the winner of the Columbia Center for the Arts first automobile fundraiser raffle.

Click here for the full story.


 
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Art & Theatre Opportunities
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Small Works
 
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Small Works Holiday Art Show

Show dates: December 5 - 28. Any artist who has exhibited with Columbia Art Gallery in the past is invited to participate. Click here for details.


AUDITION NOTICE
For The Foreigner

Performers Needed: 2 women ages 20 - 70; 5 men ages 20 - 50 and various townspeople.

About the Show:  This is a CAST production (Columbia Arts Stage Troupe), scheduled for the month of February, 2009.

Click here to learn more about auditions for The Foreigner.


 

 
 

Get Involved in the Arts

                 
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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.


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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Who We Are
 
Columbia 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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Call us to rent space for your upcoming event.  541-387-8877.
 
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