Columbia Center for the Arts ... Has More Arts!

Columbia Center for the Arts' has something for everyone. We regularly host music events, film, literary events, book discussions, and other special events of interest to communities we serve.

More Arts at Columbia Center for the Arts

We encourage partnerships with other organizations and individuals. If you're interested in developing an event or a series of events, please let us know. Call us at 541-387-8877.

Literary Arts

Online Anthologies

Pacific Northwest Plein Air (Click to view)

Music, Film, Literature... and a Lot More!

EVENT CALENDAR

February 12

Singer / Songwriters — J.L. Stiles, Ben Bonham, Captain James Cook

Music lovers won't want to miss this very special singer/songwriter evening with the San Francisco based guitarist J.L. Stiles, Ben Bonham and Captain James Cook. Learn more: J.L. Stiles, Ben Bonham, Captain James Cook

February 15

Poetry Out Loud

Join us for this seventh year of competitive poetry readings by Hood River Valley High School, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more: Poetry Out Loud

February 18

Timberline - A Book Signing to Commemorate 75 Years

In commemoration of 75 years, Timberline Lodge has put together, Timberline Lodge: A Love Story. Diamond Jubilee Edition.

Editor Jon Tullis will be on hand to sign copies of the book and will be giving a short presentation at 6 p.m. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

Learn more: Timberline 75th

February 22

Tree of Life

(a CCA Film Series Film)

From Terrence Malick, the acclaimed director of such classic films as Badlands, Days of Heaven and The Thin Red Line, The Tree of Life is the impressionistic story of a Midwestern family in the 1950's. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father (Brad Pitt). Learn more: Tree of Life

February 29

Ellesmere Island Expedition Slideshow

Join us as we proudly present professional sports adventure-photographer and National Geographic adventurer of the year Erik Boomer. Boomer will share the story of his 1,485-mile circumnavigation of Ellesmere Island in Canada. Learn more: Ellesmere Island Expedition.

Film Festival Applications

Application Deadline: July 31, 2012

Calling Independent Filmakers for: Mt. Hood Independent Film Festival

The Mt. Hood Independent Film Festival seeks to bring films of multiple genres including narrative, animation, documentary, and sports documentary to the community of Hood River, OR and the Columbia River Gorge area. Learn more: Film Festival

Columbia Arts Film Series

Mark your calendar to attend exceptional film releases that have won critical acclaim. Every 4th Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Upcoming:

Jan. 25: Waste Land

Feb. 22: Tree of Life

Mar. 28: The Maid