Museum opens doors to Clark County residents

The Maryhill Museum of Art offers a variety of works, including sculptures, miniature displays, baskets and chess sets. (Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press)

1. Maryhill opens doors to Clark County residents

Clark County residents can experience some of Andy Warhol’s most famous work this weekend — without spending a penny.

The Maryhill Museum of Art in Goldendale is offering free admission to all Clark, Skamania and Cowlitz County residents with a drivers license this weekend.

“Andy Warhol and Other Famous Faces,” continuing through Nov. 15, features Warhol’s portraits of the Beatles, Jimmy Carter, Marylin Monroe and Queen Elizabeth II.

Portraits by Jennifer Bartlett, Chuck Close, Jasper Johns and Takashi Murakami are also on display.

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday.

Where: Maryhill Museum of Art, 35 Maryhill Museum Drive, Goldendale.

Admission: Free.

Telephone: 509-773-3733.

On the Web: maryhillmuseum.org.

2. Kids get schooled on farm activities

The Pomeroy Living History Farm offers an array of farm activities as part of its Passport to the Past this weekend.

Children’s activities include washing on a scrub board, grinding coffee and grain, butter churning, feeding animals and pumping water for livestock.

Live music will be performed throughout the weekend.

Children can take free hayrides when accompanied by an adult.

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.

Where: Pomeroy Living History Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt.

Admission: $6, $4 for children age 3-11, free for children 2 and younger.

Telephone: 360-686-3537.

On the Web: pomeroyfarm.org.

3. Fest offers more than just sausage

At the Vancouver Sausage Fest, the sausage is just one of the attractions.

Live entertainment includes performances by The Reds, Love Trucker and the Molly Malone Irish Dancers.

Other attractions include arts and crafts vendors, a carnival, bingo games and a hula hoop contest.

When: 10 a.m. to midnight today and 1-8 p.m. Sunday.

Where: St. Joseph Catholic School and parish grounds, 6500 Highland Drive, Vancouver.

Admission: $1.

Telephone: 360-693-4050.

On the Web: stjoevanschool.org.

4. Is Slocum House’s latest show ‘Wonderful?’

The Slocum House Theatre Company’s latest production, “It’s Been Wonderful,” follows a bored stockbroker who writes a novel that catapults her to celebrity status.

Hollywood wants to turn it into a film, but a weekend party at the author’s estate creates problems with that plan.

The production is an adult comedy with adult language and themes.

When: Through Sept. 28, with performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, as well as Sept. 18 and Sept. 25, and 2 p.m. Sundays.

Where: Slocum House, 605 Esther St., Vancouver.

Admission: $10, $8 children 11 and younger and seniors 60 and older.

Telephone: 360-696-2427.

On the Web: www.slocumhouse.com.

5. Brian Wilson takes stage in Portland

Former Beach Boy Brian Wilson stops by Portland for a concert.

Wilson released his latest solo album, “That Lucky Old Sun,” earlier this week. It was Wilson’s most notable solo album since he released “Smile” in 2004

"Smile” was originally intended to a Beach Boys album in the 1960s, but it was never released. Nearly 40 years later, Wilson re-recorded and released the album as a solo project. The concert is for adults 21 and older.

When: 8 p.m. Sunday.

Where: Roseland Theater, 8 N.W. Sixth Ave., Portland.

Admission: $35-$49.50 through TicketsWest, 800-992-8499.

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Art exhibit explores environment

Paintings by Anne John explore the consequences of humans on Earth through Sept. 30 at the North Bank Artists Gallery in downtown Vancouver. The exhibit also features sculpture by Steve Eichenberger, paintings by Catherine Eaton Skinner and Jennifer Williams, and paintings and woodblock prints by children from Gardner School.

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Where: 1005 Main St., Vancouver.

Telephone: 360-693-1840.

On the Web: northbankartistsgallery.com.

Exhibit takes visitors into the kitchen

“Key Ingredients: America By Food” closes Sept. 14 at the Clark County Historical Museum. The touring Smithsonian exhibit covers 500 years of American food culture.

“Key Ingredients” uses artifacts, photographs and illustrations to examine the American kitchen and how technology has changed our relationship with food.

When: The exhibit continues through Sept. 14. The museum is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 5-9 p.m. the first Thursday of each month.

Where: Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver.

Admission: $4, $3 for senior citizens and students, $2 for children age 6-18, free for children 5 and younger and for First Thursday events, $10 for a family of four.

Telephone: 360-993-5679.

On the Web: cchmuseum.org.

Time to cruise running out

The Beaches Summertime Cruisin’, a summertime fixture for Clark County and Portland residents, ends this month. The cruise-ins feature hot rods, motorcycles, drag-racing, live music, barbecue, games and family activities.

When: 4-9 p.m. Wednesdays through September.

Where: Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Lane, Portland.

Admission: $5.

Telephone: 360-699-1592.

On the Web: beachesrestaurantandbar.com.