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Compositions and Kilowatts
September, 27 2022
Join us for an evening of music with Ben Cosgrove, featuring upcycled lamps from Repair Clark County. Columbia Springs is hosting this concert in the woods on Wednesday, September 28 at 6 p.m. There will also be a meet and greet with the artist after the concert. This concert is a part of Relit, Columbia Springs' upcycled lighting festival which showcases the connection between environmental education and the footprint of the everyday “stuff” we all have. Giving extended life to unrepairable items is full circle stewardship and preserves the natural resources used to create them!
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And Now For This Week’s Top Picks…
Birdfest & Bluegrass
Spend time Downtown and on the Refuge during the annual Friends of the Refuge festival! BirdFest & Bluegrass is a joint event planned in a partnership between the City of Ridgefield and the Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge that includes birding activities at the Refuge, vendors, kids crafts, Bluegrass performances, and a Pickers Festival. DOWNTOWN RIDGEFIELD Vendor Market – Overlook Park, 9am-2pm Explore over 40 local vendors at Overlook Park from 9am to 2pm. Vendors include artisan bread and pastries, handmade crafts and gifts, artwork from local artists, snacks, ceramics and so much more. BirdFest and Bluegrass Crafts – Overlook Park, 9am-2pm Make your own souvenir from the 2022 BirdFest and Bluegrass! Our craft tent will be fully loaded with supplies and instructions for you to make and take fun bird and bluegrass themed items. While supplies last. Bluegrass Jamming – 12pm-5pm Bring your string instrument and jam along with others at one of our dedicated jamming locations!
First Friday Art Walk
Art, Culture, Food & More! Join us Friday, October 7th at 4:00pm in downtown Vancouver for this month’s First Friday Art Walk! Our downtown is home to a wide array of gallery spaces and art-centric businesses that are ready to welcome you. What's new this month? Vancouver’s Downtown Association is proud to partner with Local Boy Tatau to bring the Great River Arts Festival (GRAF) to downtown Vancouver. 15 ARTISTS are currently painting 12+ MURALS to celebrate art, culture, history, and community throughout the downtown core, from 5th-11th Streets. Murals in progress until the end of October.
Clark County Historical Museum After Hours
Have you ever wondered where the PNW’s love for hops and IPAs began? Or who was the first female riverboat captain on the Columbia? Have fun and meet others every First Friday from 5PM - 8PM while exploring our community’s history during #CCHMuseum AfterHours! Each monthly event showcases a different theme with experiences such as pop-up exhibits, workshops, live performances, author readings, and more. While you’re here, be sure to explore our award winning exhibits to learn about the women who helped build the Clark County or dance through the history of music in our community.
Comedy on Tap at Kiggins Theatre
Join us Thursday, October 13th at Kiggins Theatre for an evening of live, stand-up comedy! Every second Thursday of the month, the historic Kiggins Theatre hosts local and regional stand-up comics for a night of laughs. Local breweries sponsor some of the events, offering up their brews and providing discounts.