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Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 33rd Season

January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment

A Bold New Beginning.

violin 135 125x125 Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 33rd SeasonThe 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 music through key partnerships with organizations such … [Continue reading...]

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The Couv’ Groove Benefit Concert

December 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

A Light in the Dark.

christmastree 125 The Couv Groove Benefit ConcertThe Couv’ Groove benefit concert with Alisa Williams & Friends will take place Friday, December 16, 2011, 7 pm at Mill Plain United Methodist Church (15804 SE Mill Plain, Vancouver) . This concert is FREE and open to the public.

People are encouraged to bring hard goods like canned foods to support the local food bank and HUGS which stands for new hats, undies, gloves and socks to support local homeless shelters. There will be a Love Offering where money gifts will support the Winter … [Continue reading...]

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Annual Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival 2011

August 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Largest Jazz Festival of the Northwest.

jazz wine 135 web 125x125 Annual Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival 2011The 14th Annual Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 26, 27, and 28, 2011 at Esther Short Park. This three day event is a “celebration of the Musical, Enological, Visual and Culinary Arts, and brings together the best in the Pacific Northwest…international & local jazz artists, world-renowned wines, fine artists and delicious local cuisine in a 1st-class city: Vancouver, Washington!”

Junkyard Jane will kick off the event Friday night, with weekend performances by Al Jarreau, Arturo Sandoval, … [Continue reading...]

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Storm Forecast Concert and Art Walk in Salmon Creek

February 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Skyview Storm Art Walk and Concert

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 see the talented young artists … [Continue reading...]

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Forecast for Salmon Creek: Misty

February 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Salmon Creek Kiwanis Misty River Concert

Misty River Concert for Salmon Creek Kiwanis.

Misty River and guest artist Doug Smith are set for a March 13 benefit concert at Skyview H.S. The concert is a fund-raiser for the Salmon Creek Kiwanis Club, which again is partnering with Columbia Credit Union to produce the show, at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at Skyview High School (1300 N.W. 139th St.) in Salmon Creek.  Proceeds go to various programs and charities that help local needy children and families.

Misty River, the popular four-woman Northwest band with a repertoire of … [Continue reading...]

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Clark College Jazz Festival is Golden

January 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment

2012 Marks the 50th Anniversary of Jazz Festival.

clarkjazzfest 125 Clark College Jazz Festival is GoldenClark College will be the celebrating the best young musical talent in Clark County and surrounding areas, and honoring an American art form at the 50th Anniversary of the Annual Clark College Jazz Festival January 26-28, 2012. This Festival attracts over 60 high school vocal and instrumental jazz ensembles for a three day competitive event, with special 50th Anniversary events you won’t want to miss.

Competitions and performances will begin on Thursday and three high school vocal jazz ensembles will  be invited … [Continue reading...]

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Rusty Grape Offers Friday Night Fun

August 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Dinner, Music, Movie and Wine.

What’s your idea of a fun Friday night? Dinner and a movie? A little wine and music?  Hanging out in the backyard with friends? How about if you could combine all those things together? Well, that’s what the folks at Rusty Grape Vineyard have done; and you’re invited!

Start your evening with some wine tasting, then get ready for Marianne’s Open Mic Friday from 7 to 9 pm, or get up onstage yourself and sing a song or two. When the music is over, it’s … [Continue reading...]

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13th Annual Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival

August 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Bravo! Vancouver.

Hot jazz, fabulous wines, fine art, and delicious cuisine…experience it all at the 13th Annual Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival taking place in the heart of Vancouver, USA, Esther Short Park, on August 27,28, and 29, 2010.

This year’s Festival features a diverse lineup of American “jazz legends”—including blues, fusion, Cajun, straight ahead and contemporary bands. Local and regional jazz bands will also be performing, and the Festival’s Jazz Education Stage will also provide an opportunity for middle school and high school musicians to perform on the same … [Continue reading...]

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Yappy Hour at East Fork Cellars

August 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Ahh, the Dog Days of Summer.

Celebrate Happy, er, I mean, Yappy Hour with your pooch! Enjoy live music, wine and food with like-minded people who love animals just like you!

On Friday, August 20 from 3 to 7 pm, bring your well-behaved dog and a blanket or lawn chair with you to East Fork Cellars Winery and Tasting Room (24415 NE 10th Ave, Ridgefield) for Yappy Hour and enjoy! There is no charge for this event, but a $5 donation to the Humane Society for Southwest Washington is suggested.… [Continue reading...]

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Noon Concerts in the Park

August 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Lunchtime Leisure Every Wednesday at Esther Short Park.

I’ll have my lunch “to go” with a side of music, please. Every Wednesday (until August 11) you can enjoy free live concerts at Esther Short Park at the Terry Lee, Attorney Noon Concert series. The music starts at noon and lasts about an hour, with a different musical talent featured each week.

July 14:      Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer
July 21:     Justin Klump
July 28:     Misty Mamas
August 4:   Key of Dreams
August 11:  Rising Violet… [Continue reading...]

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