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If you're looking for something fun and interesting to do, visit Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River.

Centrally located in the Columbia River Gorge — you'll find both art & entertainment at our center.

Just for You!

Whether you're a visitor, someone new to the area, or an honest to goodness "local," you're bound to find something you like. Why go to a movie when you can enjoy theater, art, art classes, music, film, and more!

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Get updated monthly on art and entertainment events at the center by signing up for our eNewsletter.  It's only sent once a month, so it's not a nuisance ... and it's a great way to stay connected with what's happening with arts in the Gorge.

Who We Are

Columbia Center for the Arts' is a community art center that offers both art and entertainment — theatrical performances, visual arts, dance, concerts, lectures, film, and a whole lot more.

We're a non profit organization, and we're proud of the community support we enjoy.

Our mission is to promote an arts-rich environment in the Columbia Gorge, where novices as well as established artists and performers, can discover and develop their full creative potential.

There's something for everyone!

September 5 - September 29

Pacific NW Plein Air 2008 Exhibit

The 4th annual Plein Air painting exhibition extends through September. Reading of Plein Air poetry and prose at the Columbia Cener for the Arts theater, Sept. 14, 7 pm. Click for more info.

Fall Classes

Check back soon for information, or call Columbia Center for the Arts at 541-387-8877.

September 12

Stolen Sweets

A collaboration with Skamania Arts. Stolen Sweets pays tribute to the 1930s sister act, the fabulous Boswell Sisters.

September 12 at 7 pm

Click for more info about Stolen Sweets

September 14

Plein Air Writing Exhibition and Anthology Launch Party

Part of the 2008 Pacific Northwest Plein Air Paiting and Writing Show

Join participants of the 2008 Plein Air Writing Exhibition as they share their impressions of the Gorge with poetry and prose.

7 pm -- Columbia Center for the Arts theater.

September 24

Maria Full of Grace

Part of the Columbia Arts Film Series, every 4th Wednesday.

The award winning story of a Columbian woman who is pressured by circumstances into becoming a mule for drug traffikers.

$5 per person.

September 26

Bruce Innes Concert

Singer / songwriter Bruce Innes, from Calgary, has performed all over the world. On September 26th, he comes to the Gorge, and is sure to bring the audience joy and laughter as he shares his musical skills.

Tickets: $20, available in advance at Waucoma books in Hood River or at the door.

For more info, visit the website for Bruce Innes.