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January 1, 2011  
Happy New Year
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Daughters of Earth: In Our Hands
 
Daughters of Earth: In Our Hands

January 7 - 30

"Daughters of Earth" is a collaborative installation by 5 artists working in different media: painting, fused glass, body casting, ceramic, and fiber arts. This is a visual invitation to join international conversations about food and water security. Learn more: Daughters of Earth


Artist Reception - January 7
Please join us for an opening night reception, January 7, 6-8pm

Green Drinks Reception - January 11

Gorge owned Business Network will host a "Green Drinks" reception for "Daughters of the Earth" at the art gallery, Jan. 11, 6-8 p.m. The event celebrates13 women who work in one way or another on issues of food and water security. Learn more: Green Drinks


Learn more: Daughters of Earth and Green Drinks Recerption


 
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Welcone Home, Jenny Sutter
 
Welcome Home Jenny Sutter

A Staged Reading of the Play

January 8 & 9


A staged reading of "Welcome Home Jenny Sutter" -- a play about a returning war veteran who struggles to adapt to civilian live. The play is a kind of tutorial for what many Americans face today -- how to think about and talk to returning vets ... but it’s not a downer. In fact, it's actually very funny.


Learn more: Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter


 
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William Stafford

 
William Stafford Celebration

Oregon's Most Celebrated Poet

January 16

The annual William Stafford poetry reading and birthday celebration is set for Jan.16, 2 to 4pm.at the Columbia Center for the Arts theater. William Stafford, an extremely prolific writer, is Oregon's most famous poet. Brought to you by The Friends of William Stafford.


For more info: email Barbara Young.

 
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Painting class with Eric Jacobsen

 
Workshop: Painting Large from Photos

Instructor: Eric Jacobsen

January 25, February 1, 8, 15

Give yourself the gift of an art class!

This class for emerging artists will focus painting large works from photographs. Artists at all levels are welcome.

Instructor Eric Jacobsen is an accomplished artist who received his training at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, CT.


Learn more & register: Painting Large from Photographs

 
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Winter's Bone
 
Winter's Bone

A Columbia Arts Film Series Film

January 26

Columbia Center for the Arts kicks-off the new year's film series on January 26th at 7:30 p.m. with Winter’s Bone, a Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize and best screen play winner in 2010.


About the film ...
With an absent father and a withdrawn and depressed mother, 17 year-old Ree Dolly keeps her family together in a dirt poor rural area. She's taken aback however when the local Sheriff tells her that her father put up their house as collateral for his bail and unless he shows up for his trial in a week's time, they will lose it all.

Learn more: Winter's Bone

 
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  Get Involved!    
Theatre & Art Opportunities
 
 
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Auditions:  All My Sons

 
Auditions: All My Sons

A Partnership with CAST & WAAAM

January 12 & 14

All My Sons, Arthur Miller’s first commercial success, tells the story of an American family caught up in the struggle between personal responsibility and duty to their country.

CAST is partnering with WAAAM for this production. All My Sons is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Judie Hanel is directing. Debra Jones is Production Manager.


Learn more: All My Sons.


 
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Help Us Pick Our Shows

 
Help Us Pick Our Art Shows

For the 2012 Season

January 26

The Columbia Art Gallery is seeking input from people throughout the community about what kind of exhibitions you would like to see on display in the gallery during 2012. Join us on January 26th.


Learn more: Show Selection Committee


 
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Auditions: Missoula Children's Theatre

 
Auditions: Missoula Children's Theatre

The Princess and the Pea

February 14 -- Register your child today!

Get the kids ready for a great theater opportunity hosted by Columbia Center for the Arts.

Missoula Children's Theater is coming in February for a production of The Princess and the Pea. Auditions are Monday, February 14 at Westside School in Hood River.


Learn more & register: Auditions for The Princess and the Pea


 
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Auditions: Missoula Children's Theatre

 
Auditions: Lyp Sync Challenge

Get Your Act Together!

Columbia Center for the Arts is looking for performers to participate in our first ever “Lyp Sync Challenge” on March 12th. We all know about HRV High School’s Air Guitar, and we think it is high time that adult’s get in on the fun. Learn more: Lyp Sync Challenge.


Learn more: Lyp Sync Challenge


 
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  A Chance to Win ...    
And Support the Arts!
 
 
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Monthly Wine Raffle

 
Monthly Wine Raffle

Get Your Tickets at Columbia Arts

First Drawing on December 3
Proceeds benefit Columbia Center for the Arts.
A case of wine will be given away to the lucky ticket holder every First Friday. The drawing will be at 8pm. Winner need not be present to win.

Tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20. Only 100 tickets will be printed for each drawing. Minimum retail value is $10 per bottle, $120 per case


Second drawing on January 7th at 8pm. Sponsored by Salmon River Engineering, an engineering consulting firm that specializes in stream, river and wetland habitat restoration.

Third drawing on February 4 at 8pm, sponsored by Judie Hanel,

Learn more: Monthly Wine Raffle


 
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