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September 1, 2010   
Honda Raffle
Pacific Northwest Air 2010

 

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Program Overview
What is Pacific Northwest Plein Air?

Now in its sixth year, Pacific Northwest Plein Air is a series of art events and wine tasting opportunities featuring the art and literary works of accomplished painters and writers. At the heart of the event is a five-day Paint-Out and Write-Out where works of art and writing are created at various outdoor locations in and around the Columbia River Gorge.

 
 
Pacific Northwest Plein Air 2010  
Opening Reception
Meet the Artists
First Friday, September 3
6pm - 8pm  
Forty accomplished artists were selected by jury to participate in this year's Plein Air art show. Here's your chance to meet them and to learn about their art. Plein Air artist awards will be announced this evening. Appetizers will be served. Beer and wine available.

 
 
Gallery Show
More than 100 Plein Air works to choose from!
September 3 - 26
Daily, 11am - 6pm  
Plein Air art painted by participating artists primarily during the 5 day Paint-Out in the Columbia River Gorge will be for sale throughout the month. Also on display will be select literary works of writers who participated in the parallel 5 day Write-Out.

 
   
Public Reading of Literary Works
Support your local writers
September 19
7pm
The public is invited to hear writers read select samples of their works created during the 5-day Write-Out. Also mark your calendar to view the Online Anthology, which will launch on the Columbia Arts website October 20.

 
   
Quick Draw Paint-Out
Open to anyone who wants to paint or watch
September 25
9:30am - 2pm  
Any artist, experienced or not, is welcome to participate in this Paint-Out event, to be held downtown Hood River and at the Hood River Marina. Artists, please click for registration details.

 
   
Quick Draw Gallery Show & Wine Tasting
Featuring paintings created earlier in the day
September 25
6pm - 8pm
Here's a chance for art enthusiasts to purchase original works of art, created earlier in the day, at affordable prices. Also a chance to enjoy great local wines!

 
   
LEARN MORE
Learn more about Pacific Northwest Plein Air
Click Here: Pacific Northwest Plein Air 2010

 
Thanks Plein Air Sponsors! Dove's Vacation Rentals The Oregon Arts Commission Hood River Cultural Trust Celilo Restaurant & Bar Springhouse Cellar Greenhouse Construction Hood River Vacation Rentals Columbia Cliffs Villas Viento Wineries RayMar Art Copper West Properties Dancing Moon Farm
 
Honda RaffleColumbia Arts Annual Fundraiser
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The Year of Magical Thinking
 
The Year of Magical Thinking

In Partnership with Hospice of The Gorge

September 9, 10, 11, 12, 16 & 17

This one woman play starring Sharon Laughlin, chronicles what the author, Joan Didion, did after her husband died of cardiac arrest at the dining room table while their only daughter lay intubated and comatose in a nearby hospital bed.


Opening Night Reception

Please join us for an Opening Night Reception, September 9 at 6:30pm, hosted by Hospice of The Gorge. Appetizers will be provided.


Ticket Info / Learn More

Learn more & to purchase tickets online: The Year of Magical Thinking


 
Season Theatre Tickets
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Living Magically
 
Living Magically, Acting Practically

The Role of Deep Ecology, Ancient Wisdoms, and Outdoor Adventure in the Modern World

September 14

Join author of The Raven's Gift, Dr. Jon Turk, as he takes the audience on a 40-year journey traversing steamy jungles, the high arctic, and the Gobi ... and as he follows Stone Age mariners who paddled ice-choked oceans in dug-out canoes. Explore with him, the value of living magically in this internet crazed, globally warmed world.


Ticket Info / Learn More

Learn more: Living Magically, Acting Practically.


 
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Belly Dancing
 
Belly Dancing

Presented by Scarlet Thistle Studio

September 18

An evening of belly dance performances presented by Scarlet Thistle Studio. Featuring classic Oriental Dance, improvisational American Tribal Style, and Belly Dance Fusion. This performance will showcase a selection of the most exciting and innovative belly dancers in the Pacific Northwest, including traditional and contemporary interpretations of this ancient art form.


Ticket Info / Learn More

Learn more: Belly Dancing


 
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Summer With Monica
 
Summer With Monika

A Columbia Arts Film Series Film

September 22

This Ingmar Bergman film is the second in a series of Ingmar Bergman films to be shown at Columbia Center for the Arts. The film follows two young people, Harry and Monika, as they rebel against adult society and explore the idyllic islands around the Swedish archipelago, and each other. An introduction to the film will be given by Daniel McCabe, MD, a psychiatrist at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital.


Ticket Info / Learn More

Learn more: Summer With Monika


 
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Watercolor Workshop

 
Watercolor Workshop

With Sally Bills Bailey

September 24 & 25


Learn the art of watercolor from a pro. Sally Bills Bailey is a signature member of the Northwest Watercolor Society and the Watercolor Society of Oregon, and has won numerous awards for her work. This two day class is open to all levels.

Learn more: Watercolor Workshop

 
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Art Sale: Artistic Imperfections
 
Artistic Imperfections SALE

Original Art ... Priced to Sell!

October 2 & 3

The annual Artistic Imperfections SALE takes place Saturday, Oct. 2nd and Sunday, Oct 3rd from 11am to 5pm. The sale features artistic imperfections, artists’ 2nds, demos, studies, and overstock. The pieces for sale are all perfectly functional and beautiful. Many of the “flaws” are actually elements that add character. All art will be priced to sell between $5 and $250.


Learn More: Artistic Imperfections Sale

 
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Season Theatre Tickets
 
Season Theatre Tickets ... Now Available!

Four Great Plays ... Great Price!

Choose four out of five new plays scheduled for the 2010 / 2011 season. Buy your season tickets now and get 20% off the purchase price.

  • Sept: The Year of Magical Thinking
  • Oct: Same Time, Next Year
  • Dec: The Emperor's New Clothes
  • Feb: A Night of One Act Plays
  • May: All My Sons

Ticket Info / Learn More

Learn more & to purchase tickets online: Season Theatre Tickets.


 
Season Theatre Tickets
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  Opportunities at ...    
Columbia Center for the Arts
 
 
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Got Talent? Audition

 
Plan to Audition

The Really Big Show

Auditions Sept. 19 & 20

We're looking for talent of all kinds, local to the Columbia River Gorge ... musicians, dancers, comedians, jugglers, improv ... you name it! Show is scheduled for Nov. 7, auditions on Sept. 19 & 20.


Learn more: The Really Big Show.

 
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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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