Summer Concert Series: Exit 52

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

End-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, and disco—there’s something for everyone. FREE Outdoor ConcertRelax under the evening sky and enjoy incredible live music in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Delicious Eats & […]

Culture and Heritage Series: Drum Day

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

Drum 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. Stay tuned for the day's schedule! Thank you to our […]

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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