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Columbia Theatre Brings 1920s Glamour to Present-Day Longview
If there’s a word that people tend to use to describe the Columbia Theatre in Longview‚ it’s “magical”.
Standing on the 80-year-old stage‚ one can feel the energy of performers who first left their footprints‚ says Kelly Ragsdale‚ the theater’s technical director. Stretching out over the stage is an ornate proscenium arch that once hid massive organ pipes. The space later became projection rooms when silent films replaced vaudeville acts.
The 1‚000-seat theater is decorated in rich‚ warm colors... Read More »
Fun Things To Do in Cowlitz County, WA
Cowlitz County is full of fun things to do. No matter what you have an interest in, the county offers everything from live theater to peaceful recreation opportunities.
1. Try to catch a foul ball while watching a game at Tam O’Shanter Park, which houses Stan Rister Stadium.
2. Taste fresh foods, listen to live music or shop at one of the many farmers markets in Cowlitz County.
3. Watch a live performance such as The Nutcracker or a community concert at the historic Columbia Theatre... Read More »
Local Coffee Scene Buzzes With Variety of Shops and Stands
It was 22 years ago when avid coffee aficionado Ken Guse called a friend in Eugene who had built a remarkable coffee roaster.
That friend immediately got to work on constructing another big coffee roaster, which Guse eventually purchased and trucked back home to Longview. He’s been using that same roaster for more than two decades to keep his coffee shop in downtown Longview buzzing.
“Back when I purchased my roaster, there was no such thing as fresh ground coffee in Longview,” says Guse,... Read More »
Confluence of Cowlitz and Columbia Rivers Highlights First-Rate Fishing Options
Each morning in southwest Washington‚ anglers rise early to cast their lines in the clear waters of Cowlitz County‚ home to some of the state’s most abundant runs of fish.
“This is a vital area for fishing because the Cowlitz River intersects with the Columbia River right at Longview and Kelso‚” says Craig Bartlett‚ public information officer for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The Cowlitz River provides world-class fishing year-round.... Read More »
