Lantern tours of Fort Vancouver give a feel for what life was like after dark in this community's early days.Photo Gallery
New paintings by Washougal artist Elida Field are now on display at downtown Vancouver’s Art on the Boulevard gallery. Field’s paintings focus on transitions in her life. Her works on display include mixed-media work and a series of paintings inspired by recent trips to Italy.
Field has found success on the national art scene, as well. In 2007, she was selected by Fort Vancouver National Park to create an ornament for the White House Christmas tree.
The exhibit is on display through Feb. 26.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Where: 210 W. Evergreen Blvd., Suite 300, Vancouver.
The art display is one of many entertainment options available this weekend. Other highlights include a lantern tour at Fort Vancouver, a concert of romantic songs from the Vancouver USA Singers, and the Portland Seafood and Wine Festival.
1. Vancouver USA Singers celebrate the season
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and the Vancouver USA Singers will presents songs of the season this weekend.
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The group will perform love songs from musicals such as “Rent,” “Chicago,” “Oklahoma” and “West Side Story,” as well as romantic tunes from Bette Midler, the Beatles and Fred Astaire.
Visitors can see what Fort Vancouver was like after dark by taking a lantern-lit tour tonight. Each adult can carry a lantern and tour the counting house, fur store, kitchen, chief factor’s house and bake house.
Following the tour, visitors can drink hot cider and ask questions about the fort.
Reservations are required.
When: 7-8 tonight.
Where: Fort Vancouver, 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver.
The Portland Seafood and Wine Festival celebrates Oregon food culture by bringing together wineries, restaurants and other exhibitors offering samples, food for sale and information.
The festival also features sand castle building, live music and cooking demonstrations.
All proceeds benefit Southwest Washington and Oregon residents who struggle with multiple sclerosis.
When: Noon to 9 p.m. today.
Where: Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland.
Admission: $10, $8 for seniors and children 12-18, free for children 11 and younger.
Food items are $1 and more; wine samples start at 50 cents; and prices for menu items range from $2-$15.
Those attending receive a $3 discount for displaying their Fred Meyer Rewards Card.
Winterfolk 23, the annual folk festival put together by Battle Ground musician Tom May, will be headlined by Tracy Grammer.
Other regional performers include Chris Kokesh and Lincoln Crockett, Doug Smith, Beth Wood and May. The concert is a benefit for Sisters of the Road Cafe in Portland.
