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February 18, 2010
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Contact: Laurie Caplan, 503-338-6508; Lori Durheim, 503-325-1556
COLUMBIA RIVER AND FAMILIAR FACES STAR IN FREE FILM SCREENINGS
The public is invited to “Roll On, Columbia,” an afternoon of free short films starring the magnificent Columbia River, on Saturday, March 13. The films are “Work Is Our Joy,” “Crossroads on the Columbia ... Oregon Confronts America's Energy Future,” “In Their Footsteps,” and “Pipe Dream.” The first three films were written and produced in Clatsop County and feature many familiar faces, including local fishermen, business people, students, and others. The movies begin at 2 p.m. at the appropriately named Columbian Theater at 1102 Marine Drive in Astoria. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m.
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February 18, 2010 in Events, Film | Permalink
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The Premier of "Crossroads on the Columbia".
Crossroads on the Columbia :
Oregon Confronts a New Energy Future
Wednesday, January 7th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
The Loft at the Red Building
20 Basin St., Astoria
(turn toward the river at light by Kentucky Fried Chicken)
Everyone is invited to this free event
This special evening will begin with hors d'oeuvres and wine, compliments of the Cannery Pier Hotel and The Bridgewater Bistro. The featured event of the evening, the premier of the documentary, will be presented by its co-producer, Donna Quinn of Astoria.
The story of how local communities respond to out-of-state energy speculators includes footage of our beautiful estuary and well-known Oregonians. Featured local folks include Brownsmead resident and KMUN programmer Albert Smith, newly elected Clatsop County commissioner Dirk Rohne, and George Exum, Puget I sland resident and chair of Wahkiakum Friends of the River.
"Crossroads" was chosen as an official selection of the Patagonia Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Nevada in January and will be touring the US in 2009.
January 3, 2009 in Film | Permalink
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