“An Appalachian Christmas” at Columbia Theatre

Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA, United States

Grammy-winning fiddler Mark O’Connor has created several arrangements of Christmas classics, a mixture of instrumental and vocal music in bluegrass and Americana. Concertgoers will hear fresh takes on traditional songs with some original compositions from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 14. O’Connor’s Christmas concerts feature himself on fiddle, acoustic guitar, mandolin and mandocello. The shows […]

$20 – $55

Bells of the Cascades concert: “Once Upon a December”

Salmon Creek Church 12217 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, United States

Salmon Creek Church will host Bells of the Cascades for the handbell choir's "Once Upon a December" concert, 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 16. Hear new arrangements of familiar Christmas songs and other inspiring pieces. The program includes "Allegro Glorioso," "Angels We Have Heard on High," "Savior of the Nations, Come," "Fantasia on Forest Green," […]

$20

In Mulieribus presents “O Marvelous Night!”

St. Mary's Cathedral 1716 NW Davis, Portland, OR, United States

The women's vocal ensemble In Mulieribus will perform from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at St. Mary's Cathedral in Portland. The program features carols and songs from around the world that celebrate the season, spanning centuries, cultures and continents while showcasing hope and shared vision. Learn more and get tickets at inmulieribus.org. Tickets range […]

$15 – $40

In Mulieribus presents “O Marvelous Night!”

St. Philip Neri Catholic Church 2408 SE 16th Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

The women's vocal ensemble In Mulieribus will perform from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at St. Philip Neri Church in Portland. The program features carols and songs from around the world that celebrate the season, spanning centuries, cultures and continents while showcasing hope and shared vision. Learn more and get tickets at inmulieribus.org. Tickets […]

$15 – $40

Festival Brass at Northwood Public House

Northwood Public House and Brewery 1401 S.E. Rasmussen Blvd., Battle Ground, WA, United States

Northwood Public House and Brewery, 1401 N.E. Rasmussen Blvd., Battle Ground (in Battle Ground Village), presents "Beerhall Brass for the Holidays," featuring the Festival Brass ensemble. The performance from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 21 is free for all diners and bar patrons. Reservations are recommended by calling 360-723-0937 but walk-ins are welcome. The seven-member […]

Postponed Free Pipe Organ Concert – POSTPONED

First Presbyterian Church Vancouver 4300 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main Street, Vancouver, has *postponed* their free pipe organ concert originally scheduled Jan. 14. Once we reschedule this event we will post its new date and time on The Columbian events page. Thank you.

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Young Artist Competition Winners Perform with Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Skyview High School Concert Hall 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's season continues with the 2023 National Young Artist Competition gold medal-winners performing with the symphony on Jan. 20-21 at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 N.W. 139th St., in the Salmon Creek area of Vancouver. Violinist Esme Arias-Kim of Illinois will perform Ernest Chausson’s "Poeme," saxophonist Diego Chapela-Perez of Texas will perform Alexander […]

$42 – $55

Young Artist Competition Winners Perform with Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Skyview High School Concert Hall 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's season continues with the 2023 National Young Artist Competition gold medal-winners performing with the symphony on Jan. 20-21 at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 N.W. 139th St., in the Salmon Creek area of Vancouver. Violinist Esme Arias-Kim of Illinois will perform Ernest Chausson’s "Poeme," saxophonist Diego Chapela-Perez of Texas will perform Alexander […]

$42 – $55

One O’Clock Lab Band Fundraising Concert at Clark College

Clark College Gaiser Hall 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Clark College Jazz Band presents the University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band in a fundraising concert for jazz band scholarships, at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 in the Gaiser Student Center on Clark College's main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Admission is $22 if purchased online by Jan. 22 or $25 […]

$22 – $25

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Chamber Series presents “7th Heaven”

Kiggins Theatre 1011 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Vancouver Symphony’s Chamber Music Series presents Frank Borzage’s 1927 film, "7th Heaven," at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver, at 7 p.m. Jan. 25.  The film was nominated for Best Picture (then called Outstanding Picture) at the first Academy Awards, and won Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Janet Gaynor won Best Actress. The […]

$25

Clark College 60th Annual Jazz Festival

Clark College Gaiser Hall 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

Clark College will host the 60th Annual Jazz Festival Jan. 25-27 on Clark's main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. The festival attracts over 60 middle and high school instrumental jazz ensembles. During the day, groups perform to a panel of adjudicators for the privilege of returning to perform in the evening finals competition, […]

Clark College 60th Annual Jazz Festival

Clark College Gaiser Hall 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

Clark College will host the 60th Annual Jazz Festival Jan. 25-27 on Clark's main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. The festival attracts over 60 middle and high school instrumental jazz ensembles. During the day, groups perform to a panel of adjudicators for the privilege of returning to perform in the evening finals competition, […]

Rhapsody in Blue: The Centennial Concert, a Celebration of Gershwin

Fort Vancouver High School 5700 E 18th St, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Historic Music Preservation Project will celebrate the 100th anniversary of America's most iconic jazz composition, George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue," at 7 p.m. Feb. 10 and 2 p.m. Feb. 11 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E 18th St., Vancouver. The Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra will feature pianist Kevin John McElrath in an […]

$20 – $30

“True North” performs at Columbia Theatre

Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA, United States

Bluegrass band True North will perform at Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10. The evening includes cafe-style seating on the stage, hors d'oeuvres and an open bar. Attendees should enter through the stage door. Tickets are $65 per person at columbiatheatre.com.

$65

Super Bach Sunday

Rose City Park Presbyterian Church 1907 NE 45th, Portland, OR, United States

Attend a free Super Bach Sunday concert from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at Rose City Park Presbyterian Church, 1907 N.E. 45th in Portland. The Bach Cantata Choir will be joined by the 15-piece orchestra to perform two orchestral works, a Bach cantata, plus the music of Charpentier and Telemann. Audiences will also hear […]

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