Try the climbing hydrangea. There are white and pink varities. Mine is in about half-shade and it does well. It's not too vigorous, at least not yet, and I've had it about 3 years.
If you don't have to have
flowers, then virginia creeper (it turns red/orange in cooler weather) and many types of ivy (all types of greens, golds, and whites)are nice.
You may not like the common clematises, but there are many that are very different and beautiful. I get alot of mine off the auction sites on the internet.
Hope this helps! If I think of any more I'll post again.