Ne Plus Ultra Jass at Providence Academy
Come to dance or just to listen at the historic Academy Ballroom! Since 2016, The Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra has been delighting audiences with the music of the roaring […]
Events
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Summer Concert Series: Exit 52
O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, United StatesEnd-of-Summer Celebration! Close out the season with the electrifying sounds of Exit 52! This high-energy dance band will keep you moving with a crowd-pleasing mix of rock, funk, pop, blues, […]
Have You No Sense of Decency? Shame in American Politics
Red Cross Building 605 Barnes Street, Vancouver, United StatesFrom the use of pillories and stocks in colonial America to the rise of “cancel culture,” use of shame as a weapon has a long history in the United States. And it has been used to mixed effect in the political arena when used to target politicians and their supporters. Professor Carolyn Long examines the rise […]
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Culture and Heritage Series: Drum Day
O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, United StatesDrum Day is a vibrant and rhythmic celebration showcasing traditional drumming practices representing various cultural traditions. The air will be filled with the sounds of traditional drums during this lively community event. The event concludes with a community drum circle. Everyone is invited to join. We'll gather on the front lawn of the O.O. Howard […]
The Trickster: How this Ancient Archetype Helps Us to Imagine a Better World
Red Cross Building 605 Barnes Street, Vancouver, United StatesWhat 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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Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade
The 37th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Vancouver, Washington. The parade—even in rain—is a heartfelt community tribute to veterans of all branches of service. Join us in honoring our nation’s heroes at the 37th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans […]
When Your Grandpa Is a Bot: AI, Death, and Digital Doppelgangers
O.O. Howard House 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, United StatesAfter 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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Ne Plus Ultra Jass at Providence Academy
Come to dance or just to listen at the historic Academy Ballroom! Since 2016, The Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra has been delighting audiences with the music of the roaring 20s and Depression era 30s. Under the leadership of master showman Sammuel Murry-Hawkins, the ensemble transports audiences to the golden age of Hot Jazz and […]
