Arts in the Gorge
October 1, 2006
Center Sponsor  
For: October, November, December
Dr. Allan and Kae Henderson
  Art Show
 


'Day of the Dead' Returns in October

Features traditional art forms associated with the Aztec-inspired holiday originating in Mexico.

Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a joyous Mexican celebration, full of fun and colorful art, which rejoices in the lives of loved ones who have died.

For more information, click here.

Artist Reception: Public Invited! 

When:

 Friday, October 6, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Featured Events: Performance by the "Hood River Mexican Folk Dance Group." Traditional ethnic foods will be served.
Where: Columbia Art Gallery: Columbia Center for the Arts,
215 Cascade St., Hood River, OR
 

Day of Dead Picture
La Conquistadora con
Maize, by artist Christina Acosta from Bend, OR,
is an excellent example
of the type of art that
will be on display.

  Auction
 


Art & Soul Annual Auction & Fundraiser

OCTOBER 14
To Benefit Columbia the Center for the Arts

Bid on fabulous items such as:
arrow Vacation getaways to Ireland, France, and the Caribbean
arrow Blockbuster wines and fine dining opportunities
arrow A 19 hp engine John Deer tractor
arrow A one year membership to the Hood River Sports Club
arrow And much, much more!

For a more comprehensive list of auction items, CLICK HERE

When:

 Saturday, October 14, 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Where: Columbia Art Gallery: Columbia Center for the Arts,
215 Cascade St., Hood River, OR
For tickets: Call the Center at 541-387-8877
 
  Theater
 


Our Town     LAST CHANCE: Oct 6 & 7

A Pulitzer-Prize winning play about a small town.

Gorge actors Tom Penchoen and Gary Johnson narrate the story of daily life in a small town -- through love, marriage, and death.

Starring with them are other Gorge celebrities, including: Kirby Neumann-Rea, Lorre Chester-Rea, Mike Doke, Jan-veldhuisen Virk, Desiree Amyx-Mackintosh, Jeff Dellis, Jessica Metta, Delaney Read, and Anneke Virk.

For more information, click here.

  

Our Town
  Opportunities
 


Workshops

Click here for information on upcoming workshops

These workshops are designed for people wanting to develop creative and artistic skills in the visual, performing and literary arts.

 


 
 

Poster Competition

Click here for information about the "I'm Dreaming of a White Salmon: Christmas in the Gorge" poster competition.

Open to artists throughout the Gorge.

 

   
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Columbia Center for the Arts is an art organization that nurtures creative life in the Gorge. 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.

Learn More

To learn more about us, how you can get involved, or how you can sign up for eNews, click here.

Culture Connection

We are proud to join other organizations in the Gorge, whose mission is to serve the artistic, cultural and learning needs of our communities, including:

The Hood River County Museum

The Hood River Public Library

 
 

Call us to rent space
for your upcoming events.

541-387-8877