60 works of art from 38 artists as far away as New York and Texas are included in this show ... the first of its kind at Columbia Center for the Arts! Roughly half of them come from outside the Pacific Northwest — from Illinois, Wisconsin, Colorado, New Mexico, Florida, New York, and Texas!

Be sure to join the Artist Reception on opening night, May 7, from 6 - 8 in the gallery. 

This interactive show will entertain as well as engage the audience in searching for solutions to vexing social problems. The first part of the show featuring Calen Morelli, illusionist, will be for all ages. The second part will be more discretionary due to sexual issues and dating violence content.

Learn more: Magic & Theater.

A deeply moving theatrical experience about the beating death of a University of Wyoming college student who was gay. This breathtaking collage explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.

Shining Spirit, filmed in Canada, India and Tibet (2006-2009) documents a recording project that brings together the family of Jamyang Yeshi, through music and the use of multi-tracking recording technology. Shining Spirit is a testament to the power of music, the resilience of the Tibetan culture, and the enduring bond of a family separated by politics and geography.

Touring with the Banff Film Festival en route to Telluride Film Festival & Monaco.

Learn more: Shining Spirit.

Brought back a second time due to popular demand! Bring your challenging found objects to class and we’ll explore various techniques to attach these elements to your fiber art works so they enhance your piece and intrigue your viewers.

A one-hour documentary by Oscar winner John Korty that highlights the piano restoration work done at the Alameda, California workshop of Callahan Piano Service. A special piano performance begins at 7, film at 7:30.

Learn more: Miracle in a Box

The world tour of The Vagina Monologues initiated V-Day, a global movement to stop violence against women. After many requests and ‘sold out’ houses in 2007, Director Judie Hanel will bring this exciting show to the Gorge for a second time. Debra Jones will be the producer.

This summer's schedule includes a variety of art and theatre classes for elementary, middle & high school students --- classes in print making, plein air painting, camera techniques, painting on silk, pre-college portfolio development, and more!

Don't miss this chance to tour the Columbia Gorge National Scenic area and meet 34 artists who make the Gorge their home. See where the artists live and work, and learn how and why they make art.

Artists of all stripes will open their studios to share their creative processes and the fruits of their labors. Photographers, painters, sculptors, fabric artists, woodworkers, guitar builders and jewelers from Stevenson to Goldendale will show work and discuss their working methods.

Columbia Center for the Arts, located in the heart of Oregon's National Scenic Area, is now accepting artist applications for its annual Pacific Northwest Plein Air event. Award-winning plein air painter and instructor, Ned Mueller from Renton, WA, will be the juror again this year, and will select 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.

Now in its 6th year, Pacific Northwest Plein Air 2010, has grown each year both in size and in number of works sold.

Learn more: Pacific Northwest Plein Air 2010.

Presented by Missoula Children's Theatre in Missoula, Montana, the nation's largest touring children's theatre.An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS on Monday, May 10, 2010 at Westside School in Hood River from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.

Click to learn more: Missoula Children's Theater Auditions for Snow White.