The new Gift Card from Columbia Center for the Arts lets the people you care about decide what they would like to purchase, and when -- whether it's a piece of art, jewelry, a season ticket to the theatre, art classes or workshops ... and any dollar amount can be purchased, however big or small.

Find small and affordable treasures for the holidays created by local and regional artists. Remember that the artist who created the work benefits directly from the sale... and shopping locally helps the community overall.

Works of art by award-winning watercolor artist Sally B. Bailey, featuring the bold colors and shapes of the Northwest and Southwest, will also be on display and available for sale this holiday season.

Please join us at the festive artist reception on Friday, Dec. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. Complimentary dessert and hot cider will be served; beer and wine will also be available.

In this hilarious Christmas tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids-- probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem-- and the fun-- when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on!

Learn more: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

This French drama explores the often troubled life of singer Edith Piaf, as her fame took her from the City of Lights to America to the South of France.

Abandoned by her mother, Piaf grew up in her grandmother's brothel and her father's circus, which is hardly the fun one might imagine. While singing on the streets of Paris as a teen, Piaf is discovered by club owner Louis Leplée, and this chance encounter changes the woman's life.

Learn more: La Vie En Rose.

This year, consider giving a gift to a non-profit in your loved one's name. Dozens of non-profits are participating. Columbia Center for the Arts is participating via its Anne Margaret Geller Memorial Arts Fund for Children.

Sponsored by Columbia River Fellowship for Peace & Mid-Columbia Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

Learn more: Alternative Gift Fair.

After many requests, The Vagina Monologues is coming to Columbia Center for the Arts a second time, and will be directed by Judie Hanel. Auditions will be held 1/16 at 2pm and 1/17 at 5pm. Click for more info about The Vagina Monologues.

Our public drawing sessions are a prefect way to keep your creative skills fresh. All skill levels are welcome. We are currently offering two open studio drawing options which meet on a weekly basis.

Learn more: Life Drawing & Portrait Open Studio

Reserve your spot in the the 3rd annual trip to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland. This fun trip takes place in May every year, this year it's May 20 - 22. Stay in a fabulous hotel in Ashland, see three great plays, make new friends, and leave the driving to us!.

Click for more info about Oregon Shakespeare Festival.