Try This: Spotlight on climate change
Friday, December 26 | 11:34 p.m.
BY MATT WASTRADOWSKI
COLUMBIAN STAFF WRITER
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Work by Mary Anne Harkness is on display throughout December at Gallery 21 in Vancouver.
The “Boomer!” exhibit at the Clark County Historical Museum reflects the trends and events that shaped baby boomers’ lives. (Troy Wayrynen/Columbian files)
DeVotchKa band members, from left, Shawn King, Jeanie Shroder, Nick Urata and Tom Hagerman pose backstage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)
Brad Pitt plays the lead role in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” (Associated Press photo)
Need ideas for making the most of your holiday vacation time? Here are fun ideas for today and the coming week.
1. Exhibit tackles global warming
The Vancouver National Historic Reserve Visitor Center hopes to inspire people to “Arrange for Change.”
That’s the name of an exhibit on display through Wednesday.
The exhibit explores climate change, its implications and what can be done to combat it.
The visitor center has been closed due to the weather this week. Make sure to call ahead to confirm it is open the day you want to attend.
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Where: 1501 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver.
Admission: Free.
Telephone: 360-816-6200.
2. Nature explored at Gallery 21
Carolyn Gunderson and Mary Anne Harkness teamed up for the latest exhibit at Gallery 21, on display through Wednesday.
The pair used water media to offer their takes on nature.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.
Where: 1013 Main St., Vancouver.
Telephone: 360-699-4744.
On the Web: gallery21online.com.
3. Boomers honored with exhibit
Baby boomers get their due at the latest exhibit at the Clark County Historical Museum.
The exhibit, “Boomer!”, explores the baby boomer generation nationally and in Clark County, including the events that shaped them such as local music festivals, discriminatory laws and hot spots for drivers. It is open through April 30.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. The museum is closed today but will reopen Tuesday. It will be closed again on Thursday.
Where: 1511 Main St., Vancouver.
Admission: $4, $3 for seniors and college students with identification, $2 for children 6-18, free for children 5 and younger.
Telephone: 360-993-5679.
On the Web: cchmuseum.org.
4. Versatile band stops by Portland
DeVotchKa promotes its latest album with a Portland concert. The group is touring in support of “A Mad and Faithful Telling,” which was released in May.
DeVotchKa blends Eastern European, gypsy and mariachi influences.
When: 9 tonight.
Where: McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St., Portland.
Admission: $19.99 in advance, $23 at the door through Ticketmaster, 360-573-7700 or ticketmaster.com.
On the Web: mcmenamins.com.
5. ‘Benjamin Button’ on the big screen
Brad Pitt stars in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” in movie theaters now. The film, based on a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is about a man who was born in his 80s and gets younger as his life progresses. It follows Button’s life throughout much of the 20th century. “Benjamin Button,” directed by David Fincher, has received Oscar buzz.
When: Various showtimes daily.
Where: Cinetopia, 11700 S.E. Seventh St., Vancouver; Battle Ground Cinema, 1700 S.W. Ninth Ave., Battle Ground; various Clark County Regal Cinemas locations.
Admission: Varies by theater.
Telephone: Cinetopia, 360-213-2800; Battle Ground Cinema, 360-666-7200; Regal Cinemas, 800-326-3264.
On the Web: cinetopiatheaters.com for Cinetopia; battlegroundcinema.com for Battle Ground Cinema, fandango.com for Regal Cinemas.
Now that you’ve got your weekend planned, here’s a look at the week ahead.
6. Convention offers look at manga, anime and more
The M.E.W. Convention celebrates manga, anime, science fiction and fantasy with dancing, music, costume contests, discussion panels, workshops, board games, computer games and video games.
When: 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31 and 8 a.m. to midnight Jan. 1.
Where: Red Lion Hotel at the Quay, 100 Columbia St., Vancouver.
Admission: $40 for both days, $25 for Dec. 31 and $20 for Jan. 1.
On the Web: mewcon.com.
7. Ring in the new year in style
The Ring-In New Year’s Eve party includes live music from the Swingline Cubs, party favors, wine, dance teachers on hand to teach a few dance steps and a balloon drop at midnight.
When: 8 p.m. Dec. 31.
Where: Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver.
Admission: $100.
Telephone: 360-713-4151.
On the Web: rotaryring-in.com.
8. Popular musical stops by Portland
“The Color Purple” comes to Portland. The musical, presented by Broadway Across America, follows a woman in the early 1900s who finds the strength to triumph over adversity while realizing what is important.
When: Dec. 30-Jan. 4, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 30-Jan. 3, 2 p.m. Jan. 3, and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 4. The Jan. 1 performance will be signed for the hearing impaired.
Where: Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland.
Admission: $28.50-$73.50.
Telephone: 866-739-6737.
On the Web: portlandopera.org/broadway/2008-2009.
