The art show and wine tour are among several options for getting out and about this weekend. Others include a lu’au and a benefit concert.
2. Victorian antics on stage
Jane Austen’s classic story “Sense & Sensibility” comes alive on Magenta Theater’s stage. The Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, are complete opposites: Elinor is the epitome of self-control while Marianne embodies enthusiasm. When their father dies, their half-brother, John, and his snobbish wife, Fanny, inherit the home, forcing Elinor, Marianne, younger sister Margaret and their mother to leave the estate. Their new life with a distant relative and unusual guests tests the sisters’ sense and sensibilities.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
Where: Magenta Theater, 606 Main St., Vancouver.
Admission: $12-$15.
Telephone: 360-635-4358.
Web: http://magentatheater.com.
3. Dear Fort Vancouver …
Enjoy the art of letter writing with Fort Vancouver’s exhibit “Connections Through the Written Word” in the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center. Showcasing a special exhibit of letters and postcards sent to and from the fort, visitors can try to write with pen and ink as Hudson’s Bay Company re-enactors perform a short scene. Also on hand are crafts and cider.
When: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Visitor Center, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 1501 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver.
Admission: $3; $5 per family; free for children 15 and younger.
Telephone: 360-816-6230.
Web: http://fortvan.org.
4. Good-time band for a cause
Have fun with the high-energy Trail Band, performing at Salmon Creek Kiwanis’ annual winter concert. The group is known for blending traditional and original numbers using a variety of instruments, from piano to penny whistle. Proceeds will benefit needy children and families, primarily in Clark County. This Oregon-based group is made up of eight musicians, including Marv and Rindy Ross, founders of the band Quarterflash.
