During the month of August, Aurora Gallery, 1004 Main St., Vancouver, will exhibit works by two artists, James Geddes and Sue Clancy. Geddes has just created a new line of black and white historical sketches depicting horses, cowboys and cattle. Clancy is delivering an "ABC show": art, books and cards. Many original works will be […]
"Summer Fun and Flamingos” returns to downtown Camas from 5 to 8 p.m. First Friday, Aug. 5. Wear flamingo-inspired clothing and enjoy flamingo-themed games and crafts, art gallery receptions, after-hours shopping, dining specials and live music. Pink flamingos will flock downtown for the Camas Grad Night Flamingo Flocking Fundraiser. Find out how to flock a […]
Attic Gallery, 421 N.E. Cedar St., Camas, will host a reception for California artist Sandra Jones Campbell from 5 to 8 p.m. on First Friday, Aug. 5. Guests will enjoy live music and complimentary wine and chocolate. They'll have the opportunity to meet Campbell in person and discuss her solo exhibit, "Sea La Vie," on […]
Looking for something for the family, guests, or an interesting date night? Come to downtown Vancouver for the First Friday Art Walk, 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 5. Downtown Vancouver is home to a wide array of gallery spaces, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Locally owned businesses are ready to welcome guests with original art, and, […]
La Casita Cultural Center presents "Still Life Series (Serie Bodegones)," a new exhibit in its gallery, featuring watercolors on paper and oils canvas by Artist Alejandro Ceballosto. There will be an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5, followed by salsa lessons and social dancing until 10 p.m.
The Friends of Vancouver Community Library are hosting their free, annual Art4Art Fundraiser, starting at 5:30 p.m. August 5. All art is created by local artists and will sell for $30 each. The event will take place on the south lawn of the Vancouver and will include live music, food trucks, and craft activities for […]
The Friends of the Vancouver Community Library is hosting a fundraiser called Art4Art from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. First Friday, Aug. 5, on the south lawn of the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Original art panels are priced at $30 each and will be sold first come, first served. There will be two […]
Matt Hodges will perform classic country music at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Barberton Grange, 9400 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver. Admission is $5 or $10 for a family of 4. Children 5 and under are free. Enjoy dancing and refreshements. This is an all-ages show and is presented on the first Friday of every […]
Nashville in the Northwest is a songwriters' festival that brings together some of Country and Americana music’s top songwriters, as well as emerging artists and songwriters from Nashville, Tennessee and the Pacific Northwest. It will be held at La Uva Fortuna (formerly The Rusty Grape) at 16712 N.E. 219th St., Battle Ground, on Aug. 5. […]
Journey Theater presents Disney's "The Little Mermaid," based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, this fishy fable will capture your heart with “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” Performances are July […]
Original Practice Shakespeare Festival offers a free presentation of “Antonie and Cleopatra” at 7 p.m. Aug. 5 at Irving Park, 707 N.E. Fremont St., Portland. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in hand, audience interaction, and an onstage prompter. Gender-fluid casting (just like in Ye Olde Shakespearean Days) […]
The 19th annual King's Kruz-In will be held from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 6. at Glenwood Community Church, 12201 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver. The family-friendly King's Kruz-In is known for its large turnout of rods, classics and customs, live bluegrass music and barbecue lunch. There will be a balloon artist for the kids […]
Enjoy a full day of festivities in downtown Ridgefield on Aug. 6 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Three separate events are scheduled on the same day: Ridgefield First Saturday, […]
Unique Markets Portland will be at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 N. Ramsay Way, Portland, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 6 and 7. Unique Markets creates modern, community-focused experiences to make shopping inspirational, helping small businesses dream big while educating the public on the impact of shopping small. Unique Markets offers a high-caliber, […]
The Portland Art Museum presents "Perspectives," a special exhibition of more than 60 works by local BIPOC (Black, indigenous and people of color) photographers made during the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020. Perspectives features work by artists Emery Barnes, Joseph Blake, Linneas Boland-Godbey, David (Daveed) Jacobo, Mariah Harris, and Byron Merritt. The exhibition opens […]
O'Keefe Farms, 17604 N.E. 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie, is hosting its 2022 Sunflower Festival from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 30, 31, Aug. 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 and 14. Admission is $10 for ages 13 and older or $5 for ages six to 12. Admission is free for kids ages 5 […]
Battle Ground Lake State Park staff and volunteers will host fun, educational, and free Summer Saturday Interpretive Programs for adults and kids alike. The program "Native Plant ID Walk" will be held at 11 a.m. August 6. Pre-registration required; call Battle Ground Lake State Park at 360-687-4621 to register. Programs take place at Battle Ground […]
The World Forestry Center, 4033 S.W. Canyon Rd., Portland, presents "Rethinking Fire: The Intersection of Art and Science," a discussion and gallery talk at 11 a.m. Aug. 6 in Cheatham Hall, followed at noon by a guided exhibit walkthrough in the Discovery Museum. The costs is $10 per person. In the presentation, Arizona-based artist Bryan David […]
Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free seminar "The Many Dimensions of Dementia" starting at 11 a.m. August 6. This event will be presented both virtually as well as in-person by attorney Beckie Pettis. Registration is free and required to attend. To register and receive seminar webcast dates and details […]
The Ridgefield Art Association is hosting the first Ridgefield Forest Fair at Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road in Ridgefield, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 6. This is an art, music, food and family affair, all rolled into one. The fair will open with a parade of tiny dancers from Northwest Classical Ballet […]
