Columbia Center for the Arts
  ARTS IN THE GORGE
                   May 30, 2007
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Events at Columbia Center for the Arts
 

 

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Art Show
   
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Glass Art

Hours of Operation

Daily 11 - 6

  Glass Month in the Gorge  
  14 local artists and other Pacific Northwest glass artists  
  June 1 through July 2  
 

Throughout June the Gorge will sparkle with the finest glass art the Northwest has to offer. If you are interested in exploring glass as an art medium, Gorge Glass Month is a wonderful opportunity for you to view, collect or even try your hand at this alluring art form under the guidance of an expert.

Click here for information on glass studio open houses, glass classes, and other events.

Opening and Artist Reception

Meet the Artists
Friday, June 1, 6 - 8 p.m.

Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade St., Hood River, OR

 
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Just for Kids
   
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Painted feet
  Summer Art Classes  
  A range of opportunities for kids from age 6  
 

Starting in June

 
 

Enroll your children in classes ranging from puppet making to watercolor compositions.

Seating is limited, so enroll now.

Click here for class information.


 
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Music, Film, Lectures, Theater, Literary and More!
Film Mekong: Exploring the Mother of Waters
A film that vividly explores and celebrates the diverse cultures and environments of the Mekong valley.
May 30
Theater The Vagina Monologues
This frank, humorous and moving theatrical performance is both a celebration of women's sexuality and a condemnation of its violation.
July 19 - 28
Literary Paul Zarzyski
An evening of poetry with this highly celebrated author.  
May 31
Nightingales and Loons
An evening of poetry and music.  
June 2
Lectures Mekong: Exploring the Mother of Waters
A discussion about the film (see Films above)
May 30
An Inconvenient Truth
A multimedia presentation about Al Gore's movie, presented by Secretary of State Bill Bradbury.
June 26
Music Nightingales and Loons
An evening of poetry and music.  

June 2
David Jacobs-Strain
A blues / jazz / folk performance, brought to Columbia Arts by SQURL Productions.  
June 9
Misty River
This Americana band has been described as "one of the Pacific Northwest's finest groups." 
June 10

Columbia Gorge Sinfonietta
This final concert for the Columbia Gorge Sinfonietta's 2006-2007 season will be their first performance at the Columbia Center for the Arts.  

June 12
Scott Kritzer
Classical Guitarist Scott Kritzer has performed on series that have included Itzhak Perlman, Ivo Pogorelic, Cecelia Bartoli and the Emerson and KRONOS String Quartets.
June 15
Spicy World Music Solstice Concert
Celebrate the Spring Solstice with a mix of world music styles and improvisations ranging from India to Latin America to American fiddle to jazz.
June 21
Summary List of All Events Click here for a summary description of all events listed in this eNewsletter. Please note that the "Just for Kids" summer class schedule is not included in this list.  
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Opportunities for Artists
   
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Arts
  Poster Competition  
  Nights in White Salmon poster competition for artists. Deadline is June 15. Click here for more information.  

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Get Involved in the Arts
   
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Arts
  Mention the Arts in Your Will  
  Leave a legacy. Mention Columbia Center for the Arts in your will. Click here for more information.  

 
Thanks to Our Center Sponsors
for May and June
  Jules Burton, Mark and Ben Dane
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Columbia Arts
       
  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.

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