Changes

I posted my first blog post in May of last year. One of my New Year’s resolutions was to make some changes to the site and here they are. I have changed the name and the logo. The name is now Experience Art to match the logo on the Experience Art brochure. I have included an email subscription feature so that you can receive new posts via email. And I have a list of local art blogs. Unfortunately that list is pretty short–just two blog (Marie Wise’s-Art Journey and The Broadway Gallery). But Longview has a secret–it is an Art Town-and the list will grow. Please send me a comment (click on Comment at the end of the posting) if you know about a local art blog.

Another change is that the Experience Art brochure is being updated with an insert. It was a very pleasant surprise to find that almost all the information that was published three years ago is still current. The insert will be sent to the printer this week.

January and February are welcome because I have time to do these kinds of “indoor” activities. But enough! The only change I want now is a change in the weather.

I have included a picture of Vicki Brigden’s jewelry. I have also been impressed with her recycled objects greeting cards. Vicki is one of the artists featured in March at the Broadway Gallery.

First Thursday Activities – March 3

Broadway Gallery, 1418 Commerce, Longview www.the-broadway-gallery.com/
Marquita Green (woodturning), Joe Green (letterpress poetry broadsides), Mike Rees (photography), Vicki Brigden (jewelry).
Reception 5:30–7:30pm. Music by John Kramer.

Longview Public Library Koth Gallery, 1600 Louisiana, Longview www.longviewlibrary.org/
Vintage Children’s Reading Posters. Show runs Feb 24-March 16.
Open until 8pm.

LCC Gallery at the Rose Center, 15th & Washington, Longview lowercolumbia.edu/community/art-and-entertainment/the-art-gallery/
Print Arts Northwest 30th Anniversary All-Member Show. Show runs Feb 17-Mar 11.
Open until 7pm.

Lord & McCord Artworks, 1416 Commerce, Longview http://www.lindamccord.com/
Marisa Mecure (paintings on tile). Mercure will talk about the process at 6pm. Free drawing.
Reception 5–7pm. Live music.

Teague's Interiors, 1267 Commerce, Longview http://www.teaguesinteriors.com/
Mariposa Paintings by Shirley, inspired by Robert Pyle's books "Roads.”
Reception 5-7pm.

The Bistro, 1329 Commerce Avenue, Longview www.thebistrobuzz.com/
Wine tasting. Live music. Door prizes. Reservations recommended.
Hours: 5-8pm.

Cowlitz County Historical Museum, 405 Allen St, Kelso www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/museum/
“Outlaws on The Big River” by Joe Schwab-25 years of stories and experiences from a game warden.
Program begins at 7pm; museum open until 9pm.

Activities

Thru-March 12: “Three Views of Love”-three one-act plays about love through the ages. Center Stage Theatre. 7:30pm. $8 adults, $7 students and seniors. Rose Center for the Arts, LCC, 15th Ave & Washington, Longview Wash. Info: 360-442-2682.

Thru-March 5: “Dracula”-student production of a biting drama. Mainstage Theatre. 7:30pm; March 5 2pm. $5. Dana Brown Mainstage Theatre, R.A. Long High School, 2903 Nichols, Blvd., Longview, Wash. Info: Susan Donahue 360-575-7733.

March 1: Greg Mortenson-co-author of “Three Cups of Tea” Fundraiser for Longview-Kelso Altrusa. 7pm. $35. R.A. Long High School, 2903 Nichols, Blvd., Longview, Wash. Info: www.lowercolumbiacap.org.

March 11-26: “Martyrs’ Crossing”-story of Joan of Arc Rising Star Productions. Eve 7:30pm, mat 2pm. $5-10. Kelso High School Auditorium, 1905 Allen Street, Kelso, Wash. Info: www.risingstarproductions.org.

March 11: Lower Columbia College Symphonic Band Winter Concert. 7:30pm. Wollenberg Auditorium, LCC Rose Center for the Arts, 15th Ave & Washington, Longview Wash. Info: http://lowercolumbia.edu/community/art-and-entertainment/music/.

March 13: Best of the Northwest-Concert featuring Northwest composers Portland Vocal Consort. 8pm. $20 general; $15 seniors; $10 students. Longview Church of the Nazarene, 814 15th Avenue, Longview, Wash. Info: www.portlandvocalconsort.org.

March 15: Lower Columbia College Jazz Band Winter Concert. 7:30pm. Wollenberg Auditorium, LCC Rose Center for the Arts, 15th Ave & Washington, Longview Wash. Info: http://lowercolumbia.edu/community/art-and-entertainment/music/.

March 17: Lower Columbia College Community Choir Winter Concert. 7:30pm. Wollenberg Auditorium, LCC Rose Center for the Arts, 15th Ave & Washington, Longview Wash. Info: http://lowercolumbia.edu/community/art-and-entertainment/music/.

March 18: 3rd Annual Spell-ebration. Altrusa of Cowlitz County Breakfast Bunch Fundraiser. 7pm. Kelso Theatre Pub, 214 S. Pacific, Kelso, Wash. Info: 360-673-1983

March 19-20: Vernal Equinox Art Fair. 10am-5pm. Morgan Arts Centre, 190 Plomondon Road, Toledo, Wash. Info:http://www.morganartscentre.com/

March 19: TAIKOPROJECT in (re)generation-Japanese taiko drummers. 7:30pm. $25-$40. Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook, Longview, Wash. Info: 360-575-8499 or www.columbiatheatre.com.

March 25-April 1: Columbian Artists Association 35th Annual Judged/Juried Spring Show. Featured artist is Sharon Kelley. Mon-Thurs 10am-5pm; Fri 10am-3:30pm. Reception: March 25, Noon-5pm. LCC Rose Center for the Arts, 15th Ave & Washington, Longview Wash. Info: Irene 360-575-9751; www.columbianartists.org.

Opportunities

Call for Spellers: Altrusa of Cowlitz County Breakfast Bunch is seeking adult teams for the 3rd Annual Spell-ebration. Mar 18, Kelso Theatre Pub. Info: 360-673-1983.

Call for Artists: Columbian Artists Association invites local artists to participate in Annual Juried Spring Show. Mar-25-Apr 1; LCC Rose Center for the Arts. Artists 18 years of age or older who reside in Cowlitz, Clark, Wahkiakum, Lewis and Pacific Counties in Washington and Clatsop and Columbia Counties in Oregon are invited to enter. Artists can submit their work at the Gallery on Monday, March 21, 10am to 5 pm. A prospectus with details for entering is available by calling Irene at 360-575-9751, John at 360-261-7652, or Nancy at 360- 225-6118. Prospectuses are also available online at www.columbianartists.org. and at the Broadway Gallery and LCC Art Gallery in Longview.

Call for Artists: Teagues 2nd Quarter Show; Celebrating the Trinity-religious inspirational theme works in all media. $5 per entry, limit of 3 per artist. All works must be ready for hanging or display. A Peoples Choice Award will be given at the conclusion of the show. Deadline: March 25. Show opens First Thursday, April 7.Info: Wendy at 360-636-0712.

Classes

Cool April Days-watercolor workshop with Carol Boudreau. April 15-17; 9am-4pm. Registration Deadline: April 8. Alder Ridge Studio, 565 Diebert Road, Longview, Wash. Info: 360-425-0142.