Spring is coming! Celebrate with art! Event List:

First Thursday - March 4

1. Broadway Gallery, 1418 Commerce, Longview www.the-broadway-gallery.com/

   The featured artists are Nancy Knowles (Pastels), Bonnie Blake (Jewelry), Marje Miller (Prints) and Susan Miller (Sculpture). Reception: 5:30 – 7:30pm. Live Music by Calvin.
   

2. Longview Public Library Koth Gallery, 1600 Louisiana, Longview www.longviewlibrary.org/artschedule09.html
   
   The featured artist is Scott McRae (Paintings). (Exhibit runs until March 10.) Open until 8:00pm.
3. LCC Gallery at the Rose Center, 15th & Washington, Longview lowercolumbia.edu/community/art-and-entertainment/the-art-gallery/

   The featured artists is Ken Turner - In the Moment. Photographic Compositions of Motion and Time. (Exhibit runs until March 12.) Open until 7:00pm.

4. Teague’s Interiors Mezzanine Gallery, 1267 Commerce, Longview  teaguesinteriors.com

   Teague’s shows the works of 15 local artists and craftspersons in the Boutique & Gallery. Open until 7:00pm.

5. Totally Crazed Ceramic and Fused Glass Studio, 708 Triangle Mall, Longview www.ftloa.org/

   The studio features local arts and crafts by over 30 members. Open until 7:00pm.

6. The Bistro, 1329 Commerce Avenue, Longview www.thebistrobuzz.com/

   Wine Tasting. Live music. Door Prizes. Reservations Recommended. Hours: 5:00 - 8:00pm.

7. ZoJo Coffee, 1335 14th Avenue, Longview

   The featured artist is Max Wade (paintings). Open until 7:00pm.

8. Cowlitz County Historical Museum, 405 Allen Street, Kelso www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/museum/

   “Fishing Stories, Large and Small.” Axel Swanson, Cowlitz county Commissioner will be assisted by a panel of fishing enthusiasts, experts and novices. Program begins at 7:00pm; Museum open until 9:00pm.

9. LCC Center Stage, Rose Center for the Performing Arts, Longview lowercolumbia.edu/community/art-and-entertainment/

   Eurydice - 2008 play by Sarah Ruhl that tells the Orpheus and Eurydice myth from the viewpoint of Eurydice. Play begins at 7:30pm.

Events

March 2: Writing Workshop by Jamie Ford, author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. 3 - 4:30pm. LCC Admission Center, Room 143, Longview. Part of the Altrusa’s Celebration of Literacy. www.longviewlibrary.org/

March 2: Author Reading by Jamie Ford, author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. 7:00pm. Longview Library Auditorium, Longview. Part of the Altrusa’s Celebration of Literacy. www.longviewlibrary.org/

March 4-6 and 11-13: Eurydice - 2008 play by Sarah Ruhl that tells the Orpheus and Eurydice myth from the viewpoint of Eurydice. Lower Community College Center Stage. 7:30pm. Rose Center for the Performing Arts. lowercolumbia.edu/community/art-and-entertainment/

March 5-6: The Winter’s Tale - Mainstage Theatre community production of Shakespeare tragedy. 7:30pm; also 2:00pm on March 5. R.A. Long High School Auditorium, Longview.

March 6: The Crayon Court - colorful characters and magical music definitely outside the (crayon) box - recommended for ages 3 -9. 10:00am. Columbia Theatre. www.columbiatheatre.com/

March 6: Three Rivers Blues Revue III - with 3 blues bands. The Regent, 3363 Washington Way, Longview. Information: 360-423-8680

March 6: Columbia Chorale of Oregon Concert - Anything Goes, an evening with Cole Porter and Friends. 7:30pm. Rainier High School, Rainier, OR. Tickets available at the door.

March 7: Columbia Chorale of Oregon Concert - Anything Goes, an evening with Cole Porter and Friends. 7:30pm. Olmscheid Auditorium, St. Helens High School, St. Helens, OR. Tickets available at the door.

March 9: Quattrocelli - four cellists who perform music from movies. Community Concert Series. 7:30pm. Columbia Theatre. www.columbiatheatre.com/

March 12: LCC Symphonic Band Winter Concert - a cinema spectacular 7:30pm. Wollenberg Auditorium, LCC Rose Center for the Arts. lowercolumbia.edu/community/art-and-entertainment/

March 13: Portland Vocal Concert - professional 15 voice choral ensemble featuring Northwest composers. 7:30pm. Longview Nazarene Church, 815 15th Avenue, Longview.

March 14: California Guitar Trio - playing classical, rock, blues, jazz and world music. Clatskanie Arts Commission. 3:00pm. Clatskanie Mid/High School, 471 BelAir Drive, Clatskanie, OR. Information: www.clatskaniearts.org

March 16: KLASS: Concert with R.A. Long band and Longview High School Orchestra. 7:30pm. R.A. Long High School Auditorium, Longview.

March 16: LCC Jazz Band Winter Concert. 7:30pm. Wollenberg Auditorium, LCC Rose Center for the Arts.  lowercolumbia.edu/community/art-and-entertainment/

March 20 - 21: Vernal Equinox Art Fair. Morgan Arts Centre, 190 Plomondon Road, Toledo, WA. Information: 360-864-4278 or www.morganartscentre.com/

March 23: LCC Community Choir Winter Concert 7:30pm. Wollenberg Auditorium, LCC Rose Center for the Arts. lowercolumbia.edu/community/art-and-entertainment/

March 24 - 27: The Woman in White - murder mystery set in Victorian times. Fundraiser for American Red Cross Haitian Relief Effort. Kelso High School. 7:00pm. Kelso High School Auditorium, Kelso.

March 25: Curtis Adams - Adrenaline, a fusion of dance and illusion. 7:30pm. Columbia Theatre. www.columbiatheatre.com/

March 26 - April 2: Columbian Artists Association’s 34th Annual Judged/Juried Spring Show. Art Gallery, LCC Rose Center for the Arts www.columbiartists.com