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SUMMARY:Fiddler & Poet Ken Waldman in Concert (Free)
DESCRIPTION:7PM | KEN WALDMAN in CONCERT.  \nKen Waldman will perform his show\, Now Entering Alaska Time\, where he combines fiddle tunes with Alaska-set stories and poems. \nA long-time touring artist\, Ken has played the widest range of venues\, from the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage to the Dodge Poetry Festival to the Woodford Folk Festival (Queensland\, Australia). “Like a Ken Burns movie. . . . Always recommended.” —Austin Chronicle “Renegade Americana.” –Denver Post \nHe will also teach a free poetry workshop at the Center at 5pm. RSVPs encouraged. \nIn addition to being a fiddler (with 12 CDs)\, Ken Waldman is a former college professor with an MFA in Creative Writing from University of Alaska Fairbanks. He has 17 full-length poetry collections\, a memoir (about his life as a touring artist)\, 3 children’s books\, a creative writing manual\, a short story collection\, and a novel. Over 400 of his stories\, poems\, and essays have appeared in such journals as Beloit Poetry Journal and Poets & Writers. www.kenwaldman.com
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LOCATION:Columbia Center for the Arts
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SUMMARY:Writing Workshop with Ken Waldman
DESCRIPTION:5PM | FOUR WRITING PROMPTS: THE BEGINNING OF FOUR NEW STORIES OR POEMS (WRITING WORKSHOP) \nPlease join us in our Studio at Columbia Arts where acclaimed writer and musician Ken Waldman will lead a 2-hour workshop designed for writers of any experience\, ability\, and age (though recommended for writers at least 13 years old). \nThe more you write\, the luckier you get. Each time you start a piece\, there’s an opportunity to get luckier than ever. The trick is getting started. Here\, you’ll not only begin four new pieces\, but will learn strategies to begin many more. The session is open to writers of all levels and experience. \nHe will also play a fiddle concert at 7pm following the workshop. \nKen Waldman is a former college professor with an MFA in Creative Writing from University of Alaska Fairbanks. He has 17 full-length poetry collections\, a memoir (about his life as a touring artist)\, 3 children’s books\, a creative writing manual\, a short story collection\, and a novel. Over 400 of his stories\, poems\, and essays have appeared in such journals as Beloit Poetry Journal and Poets & Writers. www.kenwaldman.com
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SUMMARY:Into the Woods auditions POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:INTO THE WOODS auditions have been POSTPONEDDue to a family emergency on the production team\, the auditions need to be postponed to a later date.We will announce the rescheduled dates soon.We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience! \nKids\, living in a foster home\, sneak upstairs and into the attic where storybooks\, old treasures and their imaginations takes hold. Come play with us as we create Into the Woods…. \nAuditionsLocation: Columbia Center for the ArtsSunday\, February 1\, 2026 from 1-4 PMMonday\, February 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 PMAges 18 and older are welcome to audition.Please prepare two minutes of a song that you are comfortable with and that shows your range.Also please share a funny story\, a meaningful experience or your favorite joke with us. \nCallbacksWednesday\, Feb 4 at 6:30 PMPlease be prepared to move and do some fun improvisation. You may be asked to sing some songs from the show. \nThis is a true ensemble piece; everyone is on stage the whole time. Cast will be 10-14 people\, many playing multiple roles. The performance will be May 8-23\, Fri & Sat evenings and Sunday matinees. We look forward to creating with you!
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:New year\, new opportunities for art\, impact\, and community! \n\n\nLearn how our programs make an impact in the Gorge \n\n\nTake a behind-the-scenes tour of the building \n\n\nExplore upcoming volunteer opportunities that fit your interests and availability! \n\n\nJoin us on Jan 28\, 2026\, at 10:30 AM or  5:30 PM and  215 Cascade Ave\, Hood River\, OR 97031\, USA
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