Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 33rd Season

A Bold New Beginning.

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the largest performing arts organization in Southwest Washington, is now in its 33rd season offering Classical Concerts and Special Events through Spring 2012.

It’s a “Bold New Beginning” for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra this year. Still providing world-renowned classical music and promoting young artists, this year they will also offer a Chamber Music Series and Music Alive!

“For the first time ever, we are excited to launch Music Alive!, a performance collaborative for Southwest Washington. This new initiative will elevate the arts and … [Continue reading this Article]

I Am at the Kiggins Theatre

Free Movie Presentation at Vancouver’s Historic Kiggins Theatre.

“The shift is about to hit the fan.” The movie documentary “I Am“ will be shown at the Kiggins Theatre Downtown Vancouver (1011 Main Street, Vancouver) at 7 pm on Monday, January 16 and Tuesday, January 17, 2012; admission is FREE!

“I AM is an utterly engaging and entertaining non-fiction film that poses two practical and provocative questions: what’s wrong with our world, and what can we do to make it better? The filmmaker behind the inquiry … [Continue reading this Article]

Meet Me in St. Louis

Presented by Metropolitan Performing Arts Academy.

You don’t have to go to New York, or even across the river, to see great, live performances. The Metropolitan Performing Arts Academy is proud to present Meet Me in St. Louis, at the Washburn Performing Arts Center (1201 39th St) in Washougal. Performances will be October 7,8,9,14 and 15, 2011.

There’s something magical about this heartwarming portrait of early 1900′s family life. The play includes the three original songs written for the film (The Boy Next Door, … [Continue reading this Article]

Storm Forecast Concert and Art Walk in Salmon Creek

Musicians and Artists Show Their Stuff at Skyview High School.

The Skyview High School Choirs and Orchestra will be presenting their Storm Forecast Concert on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 7 pm, at the Skyview High School Auditorium (1300 NW 139th St, Salmon Creek).

The concert is free and open to the public and will feature music they have prepared for the competitive season.

This year, in conjunction with the concert, will be Skyview’s Art Walk from 5:30 to 7:30 in the Skyview Commons. Come … [Continue reading this Article]

Friday Night Movies Under the Stars

Free Outdoor Movies Offered.

It’s Friday night. Wanna catch a movie? Meet up with friends? Don’t want to spend a ton of money on either? Lucky for you (and me) there are several locations around Clark County that are offering free Friday night movies on the lawn.

The Vancouver Farmer’s Market, downtown Vancouver at Esther Short Park offers free movies Friday nights beginning at dusk. Brink your own blankets or chairs and enjoy some snacks; fresh squeezed lemonade, Kilauea Hawaiian Shaved Ice, or Double … [Continue reading this Article]

Clark County Fair 2010

142 Years of Summer Fun in Clark County!

The Clark County Fair has been a summer tradition for me for as long as I can remember; and I won’t be breaking with tradition this year! The Clark County Fair will be August 6th through the 15th at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Ridgefield, WA. The Fair will open at 10 am each day (8 am Opening Day), and close at 10 pm weeknights, and 11 pm Friday and Saturday nights.

Opening Day will begin with … [Continue reading this Article]

Stay Cool in the Pool

It’s Sunday Funday at Vancouver’s Marshall Center.

Sunday Funday at Marshall Center is usually the first Sunday of the month, but this month it will be held on the second Sunday of the month, July 11, 2010 (anyone remember what the first Sunday in July was?). Sunday Funday will be offered the first Sunday of the month going forward. (Aug 1, Sept 5, Oct 3)

This free, family fun event is from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. There will be games, crafts and other activities for … [Continue reading this Article]

Cellar Series Features Local Talent

Rusty Grape Vineyard in Battle Ground.

Looking for something to do on a Saturday night? Why not grab a friend or two (or more ) and head to the Rusty Grape Vineyard in Battle Ground for some music, wine, and fun.

Every Saturday night beginning at 7 pm the Rusty Grape Cellar Series will feature different musical artists from around our area. Pick up a pizza, or dinner to go from one of the local restaurants in Battle Ground, and enjoy an evening of live … [Continue reading this Article]

Magenta Theater Upcoming Auditions

Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)

The Magenta Theater in Vancouver is looking for a cast of three men, age 21 or over for the comedy “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some)” by Micheal Carleton, Jim FitzGerald and John K. Alvarez. Auditions are Monday October 19th, 6pm at Magenta Theater 606 Main St.

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 … [Continue reading this Article]

Vancouver Farmers Market Still Open

Rain or Shine Weekends Through November 1.

The Vancouver Farmers Market isn’t just for Summer fun! It is open every weekend through October (Fridays 5-9, Saturdays 9-3 and Sundays 10-3), and there is still lots of fun going on until the last day of the season, November 1, 2009.!

October 10th is Meet the Candidates at the Market, where the candidates for Mayor and City Council have been invited to have a booth and discuss with us, the voters, their plans for our city.  … [Continue reading this Article]

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