Driving to Victory: The U.S. Army Jeep

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

During World War II, the United States and its allies fought over all kinds of terrain. The Willys-Overland 1/4-ton cargo vehicle, commonly known as the Jeep, transported the troops over all kinds of difficult terrain, from frozen mountains, to open plains, to swollen rivers. Jason Samples of the Vancouver Barracks Military Association will display his […]

Culture & Heritage Series: Summer Solstice Celebration

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

Join us for an evening of poetry, spoken word, gentle movement, yoga and a fun craft activity, all as we usher in the summer season. Free event, open to all. Yoga with:

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. Bring along […]

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! 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 impressive pedigree includes […]

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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