Marshall Center Winter Wonderfest

Free Fun for the Whole Family.

Marshall Center in Vancouver will be the place to be for the Winter Wonderfest, free family holiday fun on Saturday, December 19, 2009 from 1 to 4:30 pm brought to you by Lifeline Connections.

There will be swimming, inflatables, magic, and a concert by the Rockaroos! Pre-register to ensure your spot for the concert; call 360.487.7100, Activity #76282.

Marshall Community Center, 1009 E McLoughlin.

Firehouse Glass Studio and Gallery in Vancouver

Clark County’s Very Own Center for Glass Art.

Looking for something a little different to do on Friday night, or still looking for that one, last unique gift? Check out Firehouse Glass right here in downtown Vancouver, WA.

“Rebecca Seymour and Greg Lueck created the Firehouse Glass Gallery to support their mission: “To provide an environment for furthering the community’s exposure to and education in glass art, and to provide a collaborative forum for artists working in the glass medium.” The spectacular gallery provides exquisite exhibit space for works by both emerging glass artists as well as nationally acclaimed masters.

Firehouse Glass Gallery is open every Friday night from 6-10 during our public glass blowing demonstrations, and by appointment throughout the week.  Public glass blowing demonstrations are an exciting way to see hot glass made into objects.  Each month a theme is chosen for the content of the demonstrations often based on a season or a technique.

Work for sale in the gallery represents a balanced range of emerging and established glass artists with an openness to experimentation and exploration.  Work made during the public demonstrations each week can be seen in the gallery space for up to a month after it was made.  Artists at Firehouse Glass are happy to discuss commission work if the special thing you are looking for isn’t in our gallery.”

via Firehouse Glass Studio and Gallery – Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR area glass studio rentals.

Every Christmas Story Ever Told

A Madcap Romp Through the Holidays in Vancouver.

Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told – plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol ever sung.   Everyone’s idea of Christmas in an hour and a half!  A hysterical, fast & furious, madcap romp through the holiday season!  Holiday fun for the whole family!

What people are saying:

“A show that will have you laughing harder than spiked egg nog.” – Kelly Monaghan, TheOtherOrlando

“Warning: If you see Every Christmas Story Ever Told, you’ll never be able to watch Dickens’ A Christmas Carol without laughing out loud.” – David Jabcobson, Life Newspapers Sacramento

Performances December 3rd -19th

Call or go on-line now for your tickets!

Thursday December 3rd, 7:00pm
Friday December 4th, 7:00pm
Saturday December 5th, 7:00pm
Thursday December 10th, 7:00pm
Friday December 11th, 7:00pm
Saturday December 12th, 2:00pm
Saturday December 12th, 7:00pm
Friday December 18th, 7:00pm
Saturday December 19th, 7:00pm

Magenta Theater – 606 Main St.  Vancouver, WA 98660
Box office: 360/635-4358

www.magentatheater.com

A Krist-Mad Carol

A Non-Traditional Interpretation of  A Christmas Carol.

The following is a guest post sent in by Colleen P.  Thanks for sharing with us Colleen.

“If you are looking for a fun and entertaining event for your staff this holiday season, a spoof on “A Christmas Carol”  called “A Krist-Mad Carol” is being presented by The Restaurant at the Historic Reserve and the Heritage Players.  A theatrical dining experience featuring a non-traditional interpretation of “A Christmas Carol.”

Bookings available for public or private performances.  Lunch or dinner.  For more information, call today 906-1101.   (held at E.B. Hamilton Hall -the Red Cross Building)”.

We enjoy hearing about what our friends and neighbors are doing.  If you have something to share, please drop us a line and come join the fun.

Art with a Conscience

Vancouver’s Studio Eighty Twenty.

Do you love making art and making a tangible difference in people’s lives? Then check out Art with a Conscience, a weekly community art series hosted by Studio Eighty Twenty that addresses local and global issues through art.

Studio Eighty Twenty meets every Tuesday at Pop Culture in Downtown Vancouver (1929 West Main Street) from 5:30 to 7:00 pm to create art based around a theme, (which may include homelessness, poverty, hunger, etc.) and is open to the public.  “It will be a time for those that love making art to utilize their talents to make a tangible difference in our community and abroad.”

How can art make a difference?  Several times a year, Studio Eighty Twenty will hold an Art show, where the artist work is sold to collectors. Eighty percent of the proceeds “goes towards helping fund local organizations that have demonstrated a commitment for providing for those in need”, and twenty percent goes back to the artist to help purchase more art supplies.

To more information, including information on this month’s theme, visit Studio Eighty Twenty online.

Vancouver Festival of Trees

Let the Festivities Begin.

This year is the 14th Annual Festival of Trees,  Clark County’s opening holiday event, on Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28, 2009.

The Festival begins at the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay with magnificently decorated trees on display for viewing from 9 am to 9 pm Friday and from 9 am to 3 pm Saturday.  The trees will then be available for auction Saturday Night at the Gala Dinner and Auction.

Also on Friday will be the Annual Tree Lighting at Esther Short Park.  The evening will begin at 5:00 with entertainment followed by the tree lighting and  program at 6 pm.  At 6:30, the Vancouver Pops Orchestra will be having a free performance at the Hilton Vancouver.

Saturday is the Festival of Trees Gala Dinner and Auction, with proceeds going to the Vancouver Rotary Foundation to benefit our community. For ticket information call (360) 737-0442.

Admission is free to the Tree Viewing, Community Tree Lighting, and Vancouver Pops Orchestra.  For more information, visit Vancouver Rotary Festival of Trees.

Daily Deal: Fort Vancouver

Come Visit the Fort for Free Today!

The National Park Service announces this special event where entrance fees to all 391 national parks will be waived, including Fort Vancouver. Tough economic times call for economical fun, and it’s tough to beat America’s 391 national parks for family time, fresh air and more.

Troop Notes at Arts and Scraps

Veterans Day Card Gathering.

This program is being launched on Veterans Day, but Arts & Scraps will continue to gather up cards until Thanksgiving.

“Troop Notes starts tomorrow, Veteran’s Day.
What is troop notes, you ask…please read on for all the info about this program that we are so excited to be participating in!!

We are making and collecting cards for our troops overseas. Typical card gathering groups make cards to send as greetings to our troops…we are approaching this in a little different way. We are sending cards for the soldiers to use themselves, to write letters, send notes and greetings home to family and friends. Supplies are very limited for our soldiers overseas, we hope to gather thousands of cards, providing our American heroes some holiday joy and ease in communicating with loved ones back home.

So, please, if you can take a moment tomorrow, drop in to make a card,drop off cards, or purchase a card to send to a soldier.

Thank you for your support!!”

Awesome thing to do for our troops! There is no fee or registration required for this event, just come on by. For more information, call 360.254.6021 or visit Arts & Scraps online.

A Tasty Tuesday for Clark County Live!

At Burgerville Tuesday Tasting.

First of all, thanks to Burgerville for inviting me to be a part of November Tasting Tuesday.  Secondly, Mmmm, Mmmm, Mmmm! Turkey Burger with Cranberry Jalapeno Salsa, Sweet Cranberry Bourbon Baked Beans, and Pumpkin Smoothie; talk about getting your taste buds in the mood for Thanksgiving!

The turkey patty was a nice change of pace from a hamburger patty, and the cranberry jalapeno salsa was delish! Sweet and spicy with juicy little cranberries that pop in your mouth; whoever came up with this recipe deserves a raise!  My only disappointment was they did not sell the salsa in a to-go jar like the famous “Burgerville Spread” (hint, hint ).  The beans were sweet and hearty, and the Pumpkin Shake was the perfect ending to my lunch.

An overall thumbs up; but, that’s what I have come to expect from Burgerville!

1st Annual Harvest Day Market

At Vancouver Farmer’s Market.

And you thought the Vancouver Farmer’s Market was closed for the season! Well, okay, it is closed; but they are having a special event this year just in time for Thanksgiving!

“We will be having our 1st Annual HARVEST DAY MARKET TO BE HELD SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2009 FROM 10 AM UNTIL 3 PM. We hope many of you will come down to this one day market to stock up on available food/produce items for your Thanksgiving dinner, flowers to adorn your table, and perhaps do some early holiday shopping. Our Market Master has put in a request for a dry sunny day to make your shopping more enjoyable.”

Vancouver Farmers Market is located downtown Vancouver next to Esther Short Park. And don’t forget, Vancouver Farmers Market will be hosting a Holiday Marketat the Hilton Hotel on December 13th and 20th. There will be many unique, high quality handcrafted items available, with live musical entertainment throughout both days, including Santa and his elves for your children.

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