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Slideshow: Columbia River Gorge

November 16, 2011 — Peter Marbach's beautiful photographs are featured in OPB's online slideshow related to the 25th anniversary of the Columbia Gorge Scenic Act. You can see the show in the Arts & Life section of OPB.org at www.opb.org/artsandlife/arts/article/slideshow-columbia-river-gorge

 

Forces of Nature

Columbia Art Gallery First Friday Art Opening & Public Reception, August 5th, from 6—8pm.

This August, the Columbia Art Gallery will showcase four artists and their exploration of the forces of nature that created the Columbia River Gorge. Enjoy Peter Marbach’s evocative landscape photographs, Elaine MacKay’s unique basalt sculptures, Tuck Contreras’s dynamic works in oil, and Judith Cunningham’s sweeping pastel vistas. Together, these artists capture the spirit of the landscape during this 25th anniversary year of the Landmark Act that created the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

“2011 marks the 25th Anniversary of the creation of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area,” says show curator Peter Marbach. “While we stand in awe of the forces that created the Gorge, it’s important to reflect on the human, economic, and political forces at work in the Gorge and the need for continued stewardship of our national treasure.”

This exhibit is generously sponsored by Friends of the Columbia Gorge.

For more information, please call Columbia Center for the Arts at 541-387-8877 during Center hours, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
www.columbiaarts.org

 

Think Out Loud

OPB's Think Out Loud interviews Peter about photographing Mt. Hood. More on their blog www.opb.org/thinkoutloud/blog

Book Release

Book release and kick off event for the 25th Anniversary of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. May 24, 6:30PM at The Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, OR. Peter Marbach and Janet Cook will be signing their new book, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area: 25th Anniversary Commemorative Edition, followed by a public program featuring guest speakers from Friends of the Gorge and Trust for Public Lands. Details at www.columbiaarts.org

KATU's AM Northwest show interviewed Peter on May 24th — watch here: www.katu.com

Hood River News, feature story on the new Columbia River Gorge book, in the May 21 edition. www.hoodrivernews.com

 

Carter's White House Solar Panels

Beyond the Light Switch — National PBS documentary on the future of energy. Peter is interviewed for his role in rescuing the former White House solar panels. Check local PBS listings for air date in 2011. www.beyondthelightswitch.com

A Road Not Taken — International film fest winner documenting the energy crisis in the 1970's and President Carter's attempt to wean the nation off oil. Peter tells the story of rescuing the White House solar panels from a government warehouse. www.roadnottaken.info
U.S. premiere summer 2011.

Where Did the Carter White House's Solar Panels Go? — Scientific American, Aug.6, 2010 www.scientificamerican.com. Peter reflects on Carter's efforts to steer the nation toward renewable energy.