Columbia Center For the Arts — Attraction in Hood River

Columbia Center For The Arts is high on my favorite place in the world list. The current Art-A-Day Exhibition is very sparkly, and Jason Graham's "What We Risk: Creativity, Vulnerability, and Art Discussion" event in the (charming) theater was well worth the late night drive home to Troutdale. Staff is unerringly friendly, welcoming, and without an arrogant bone in their respective bodies, and I expect to continue making the drive often for events. Note that Hood River gets very busy, and that street (coin) and public lot parking (cards or bills) are paid during business hours, but I have been able to find a spot without any great difficulty...

Despite having a sandwich board and multiple signs on the building stating that the gallery would be open Sat & Sun 12p-5p, it was NOT OPEN. When calling, the voicemail message is from January so it was of no use. Finally, on Sunday after many visits and calls, someone finally answered and said they were closed for maintenance. Therefore, we were not able to see the gallery, so I don't know if it's decent or not, but given what I have learned about how this place is (mis)managed, I'm guessing it's not worth the effort. No one could be bothered to update the website, signs on the building,...

A lovely venue that supports the local arts. We happened across there really to use the bathroom, but noticed it was 9 AM and they opened at 11 AM, so initially we were going to leave...but then someone noticed us outside and let us in! Turns out they were rehearsing for a play. Someone came out to the art gallery and turned the lights on for us. I ended up buying some lovely postcards, and the woman gave us great advice on where to eat. I'd...