Our beautiful, new Columbia Theatre offers stunning ‘10-’11 season

September 1, 2010 by Valley Bugler · Leave a Comment 

With the renovation complete, a new season awaits.

You’ll find all you need to put a years’ worth of entertainment at your doorstep – at an amazingly affordable price.  From the acrobatics of Cirque, the spectacle of holiday classics, to one of America’s most endearing entertainers, you cannot go wrong celebrating Fall 2010 at the Columbia.
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YEE HAW! It’s Fair and Rodeo Time! Cowlitz County Fair & Rodeo August 5th - 8th

August 1, 2010 by Valley Bugler · Leave a Comment 

Bust out the chaps and dust off your cowboy hats, it’s time for the Cowlitz County Fair and Rodeo!

With numerous exhibits, crafts, and animals, not to mention the rides and candied apples (YUM!), there is a plethora of things to see and do - and where else can you do that for FREE?.
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‘DOWNTOWN LIVE’ hits Longview on Friday nights through summer!

July 1, 2010 by Valley Bugler · Leave a Comment 

By Sue Piper (for Kelso-Longview Business Connection • Reprinted by permission)

Longview Downtowners have engaged the marketing and coordination services of Vancouver Realtor Jeannette Palfy to facilitate Downtown Live!

The event was first launched last summer, championed by Ken Botero, Dan Ouellette and Doug Harvey. On four Fridays in August, businesses stayed open until 9 pm, with special offerings and music drawing a turnout of community members, many who hadn’t been Downtown in a long time and who enjoyed the festivities.
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BEACH TO CHOWDER RUN/WALK June 12 • Long Beach, WA

June 1, 2010 by Valley Bugler · Leave a Comment 

This years “Beach to Chowder” 5K, 10K and Half Marathon is expected to draw even more entries for fun-goers at the Long Beach Peninsula.

Just a short drive down Ocean Beach Hwy on State Route 4, or over on the Oregon side, take Hwy 30 - Long Beach is within easy access from I-5 corridor.
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Artsy Events and Activities List:

May 1, 2010 by Laurel Murphy · Leave a Comment 

May 18, is the 30th anniversary of the eruption of Mount St Helens and there are a lot of activities planned. Please also see page 13 of this month’s issue for the Valley Bugler special feature of Mt. St Helens at the beginning of our Visitors Guide.You also won’t want to mis the May edition of National Geographic – the cover article is about our mountain! Volcanoes are big news now.

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Signs that art is springing up with the flowers! Events and Activities List:

April 1, 2010 by Valley Bugler · Leave a Comment 


Submitted by Laurel Murphy

All activities are central to the Longview/Kelso area.

  1. Linda McCord has opened a gallery at 1416 Commerce Avenue. Her grand opening will be on May First Thursday (May 6). Meanwhile, she is open for classes and having a show at the Koth Gallery (see below). Read more

    Spring is coming! Celebrate with art! Event List:

    March 1, 2010 by Valley Bugler · Leave a Comment 

    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.
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      Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez and Arts Activities & Opportunities

      February 1, 2010 by Valley Bugler · Leave a Comment 

      Mardi Gras on in February 16 and Longview is celebrating! St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church is celebrating a bit early - February 4 - with a Let the Good Times Roll Zydeco Dance - see Activities below.
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      Preparing to re-open the Columbia Theatre with: The Smothers Brothers!

      January 1, 2010 by Valley Bugler · Leave a Comment 

      What is more appropriate than to re-open the Columbia Theatre with comedic legends Tom and Dick Smothers Read more

      First Thursday and artistic & musical happenings around the area

      December 1, 2009 by Valley Bugler · Leave a Comment 

      By Laurel Murphy

      Happy Holidays!

      Get ready to pace yourself. There is plenty to do!  First Thursday alone has nine activities. And be sure and check out Columbia River Reader’s Efuto Contest for you eFuto folk!
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