Culture & Heritage Series: Summer Solstice Celebration

O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Join us as we welcome the longest day of the year with connection and celebration! Enjoy solstice-themed poetry and spoken word, gentle yoga, sound meditation and a fun craft activity, all as we usher in the summer season. FREE event. Open to all. Bring along a mat if you plan on joining yoga. Feel free […]

Summer Concert Series: The Big Bossa Quartet

O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Enjoy an evening of great music with Big Bossa Quartet! Big Bossa brings cool jazz with a flavor of Latin and blues thrown in creating an amazing musical experience.  It’s the perfect opportunity to unwind after a long week under the shady trees of the O.O. Howard House lawn located on Officers Row. While the […]

Summer Concert Series: Huckle Buck Highway

O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, United States

A perfect blend of country vibes, classic rock energy, and everything in between, Huckle Buck Highway brings their high-energy stage show to the O.O. Howard House on Officers Row! Drawing inspiration from legends like Merle Haggard, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Black Crowes, and ZZ Top, they bring a setlist that truly has something for everyone. The band's […]

Culture & Heritage Series: Day of Dance

O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Join a vibrant celebration of tradition, artistic expression, and community while enjoying a day of dance! Celebrate the variety of cultural traditions present in our community as these groups share their talent, heritage and joy with us. There's even opportunities for a little audience participation! FREE event! Sweet treats available for purchase from Kona Ice and […]

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The Trickster: How this Ancient Archetype Helps Us to Imagine a Better World

O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, United States

What do Loki, Banksy, Bugs Bunny, Thelonious Monk, Mae West, Yoko Ono, Raven, Eshù Elégba, and Muhammad Ali all have in common? Whether deity or human, all bring Trickster magic to our world.   The Trickster, a character who animates and enlivens humanity’s oldest stories, is frequently misunderstood. Wander and wonder with author Shepherd Siegel through the […]

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When Your Grandpa Is a Bot: AI, Death, and Digital Doppelgangers

O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, United States

After his father passed away, Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad brought him back—digitally. To give his young children the experience of knowing their grandfather, he created an artificial intelligence (AI) simulation he called “Grandpa Bot” that could act like his father. As his kids grow up interacting with Grandpa Bot, Ahmad has had to confront firsthand the […]

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