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Why do some monsters seem to resonate through time? What do they say about our social and cultural anxieties around difference—in particular race, class, gender, sexuality, nationality, and ability? This talk explores the shifting meanings vampires and werewolves have taken in popular culture, with a particular focus on the 1980s through the 2000s. In addition, these figures will be compared to the early Universal horror film monsters Dracula and The Wolf Man. Discover how the monsters we love tell us a great deal about […]

The Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) and the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Raintree Empire (ISCRE) are proud to announce a collaborative event celebrating 50 years of pride, inclusivity, and fundraising with an immersive presentation. Timeless Elegance: A Half-Century of Glamour will explore the history of drag, storytelling, and the impactful fundraising and community outreach of the ISCRE, a vibrant Vancouver nonprofit organization. This special event is part of the History on Tap series at the Kiggins Theatre and will take place on Wednesday, […]

You're invited! Join us for Forest Yoga at Columbia Springs Looking to get back in touch with nature this summer? Join us for Forest Yoga at Columbia Springs! We will meet with local yogi Alison Wesley from Movement at Work in this beginning level class, moving into gentle shapes that help us see ourselves and the world more clearly. When: 10:00am on Saturday, June 15th Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683) on the lawn behind Heron House What: A beginning level […]

You're invited! Join us for a Guided Tour of Columbia Springs. Have you ever wondered how old the fish are out in our round ponds, or what wildlife can be found around our site? Learn about all that Columbia Springs has to offer during one of our guided tours! When: 5:30-6:30pm on the third Wednesday of every month (April-September) Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683) What: A guided tour of Columbia Springs and the Vancouver Trout Hatchery. How: Let us […]