Try This: Get into Christmas spirit

Vancouver guitarist John Standefer is getting into the Christmas spirit with a holiday concert.

Standefer is a finger-style guitarist, which means he plays the parts of the lead guitarist, rhythm guitarist and bassist all at once, without a pick.

His concert is in support of the recently released “Christmas Guitar,” Standefer’s first album composed entirely of holiday music.

Tunes will reflect Standefer’s influences, which include country, folk, jazz, classical and bossanova.

When: 7 tonight.

Where: Washougal High School’s Washburn Performing Arts Center, 1201 39th St., Washougal.

Admission: $12, $17 at the door.

On the Web: http://johnstandefer.com.

The holiday concert is just the start of the seasonal activities in Clark County. Others include the final lantern tour of the season at Fort Vancouver, the latest production from Tears of Joy Theatre and “The Fighter,” arriving in theaters.

1. Kate White Band dishes up variety in concert

The Kate White Band will offer its interpretation of newer and traditional holiday classics in concert.

The group will perform a blend of folk, rock, Celtic, bluegrass, country and renaissance music.

When: 4 p.m. Sunday.

Where: Magenta Theater, 606 Main St., Vancouver.

Admission: $12

Telephone: 360-635-4358.

On the Web: http://magentatheater.com.

2. Lantern tours light up Fort Vancouver

Visitors can see what Fort Vancouver was like after dark by taking a lantern-lit tour throughout the fort.

The tour gives visitors the chance to see what it was like to live by lantern light.

Each adult can carry a lantern and tour the counting house, fur store, kitchen, chief factor’s house and bake house.

Following the tour, hot cups of cider will be available, and visitors can ask questions about the fort.

Reservations are required.

When: 7-8 tonight.

Where: Fort Vancouver, 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver.

Admission: $10, $7 for children 15 and younger.

Telephone: 360-816-6230.

On the Web: http://nps.gov/fova.

3. Elves head to New York in puppet production

Tears of Joy Theatre celebrates the holiday season with “The Shoemaker and the Elves.”

The puppet production follows a pair of elves who have made their way to 1940s New York in search of work, and who come to the rescue of a shoemaker.

The retelling of the Brothers Grimm tale features big band music and guest puppet appearances.

When: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. today, and 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday.

Where: Dolores Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland.

Admission: $18, $15 for children.

Tickets available through Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000 or http://ticketmaster.com.

Telephone: 360-695-3050.

On the Web: http://tojt.org.

4. Star actors come together in ‘The Fighter’

Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale star as half-brothers in “The Fighter,” in theaters this weekend.

Wahlberg plays a promising boxer whose career was shaped and inspired by his half-brother’s life, which was nearly ruined by drugs and crime.

“The Fighter,” directed by David O. Russell, is rated R.

When: Showtimes vary.

Where: Battle Ground Cinema, 1700 S.W. Ninth Ave., Battle Ground; Cinetopia, 11700 S.E. Seventh St., Vancouver; various Clark County Regal Cinemas locations.

Admission: Varies by theater.

Telephone: Battle Ground Cinema, 360-666-7200; Cinetopia, 360-213-2800; Regal Cinemas, 800-326-3264.

On the Web: http://battlegroundcinema.com, http://cinetopia.com or http://fandango.com.