Weekend
Dining Out: Iconic '50s diner alive and well at Boppin' Bo's
Food not exceptional, but atmosphere recalls a carefree time
Boppin' Bo's has been a fixture of the Clark County food scene since 2004. The family-owned diner has nine food booths at the Clark County Fair every year; the rest of the year, they serve up the greasy burgers and thick shakes that you'd expect to find at the fair. Fine dining, it isn't. But it's not supposed to be. Bo's isn't about the food, it's about the '50s.
Vancouver Farmers Market springs to life
About 100 vendors will offer their wares on opening weekend
Forget about the groundhog or the astronomical start of the season — in this town, the official start of spring is the annual opening of the Vancouver Farmers Market.
Ridgefield show presents belly dancing’s full history in U.S.
Show, workshops, more featured at Ridgefield theater
You might think the most skilled belly dancers in the world hail from countries like Egypt, Turkey and Syria, where the styles originated -- but actually, they come from America, said the organizers of a special show this weekend in Ridgefield.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo still spreading its message through music
Formed in 1964, South African a cappella group gained fame with Paul Simon's 'Graceland' album
Since 1964, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has brought its joyous, uplifting music from its native South Africa to the rest of the world.
Awakenings brews up coffee, sweet treats
Brewed Awakenings offers a good cup of locally roasted Joe and homemade pastries. Owners Todd and Sandra Gunderson’s newest location on 63rd Street and Andresen Road has a convenient drive-through, plus a spacious dining room that features a fireplace. It is a roasting location as well, where patrons will be able to view the process.
‘Rent’ is due at Clark College
Student production tackles musical about love in time of AIDS
Acting in the Clark College production of “Rent” has been a broadening experience for James Martine, a first-semester student in the school’s theater program.
moe. aims to fly above radar
Band hopes deal with Sugar Hill Records will expand its fan base
Al Schnier, guitarist/singer of moe., recognizes the irony of his band signing a deal with Sugar Hill Records.
Dining Out: Breakfast with Greek flavor satisfies at St. John's
Welcoming cafe hits the mark with food, price, atmosphere
If you grumble at the thought of those restaurants that stop serving breakfast at 11 a.m., you may be happy to learn St. John's Cafe will accommodate your breakfast appetite up until 2 p.m.
Carrie Rodriguez gives it all she's got
Singer-songwriter-musician gets eclectic on new CD
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Nerd-vana at Portland Comic Con
Stars of 'Walking Dead,' 'Evil Dead,' 'Buffy,' plus comic book legend Stan Lee highlight weekend event
If the zombie apocalypse starts during this weekend's Wizard World Comic Con, find Michael Rooker, fast.
Dining Out: Looking for a great place to Getta Gyro?
Getta Gyro offers authentic, made-to-order gyro sandwiches and homemade baklava from its drive-thru kiosk seven days a week.
A red, white and chocolate tribute to romance
Clark County wineries offer tastings paired with variety of sweets in honor of Valentine's Day
If thoughts of Pacific Northwest wines bring to mind the Willamette Valley in Oregon or Columbia River Gorge, you might want to also look a little closer to home. Clark County is actually a budding scene for new craft wineries.
Kris Allen making music on his own terms
‘American Idol’ winner looks at his split with RCA as a positive development
This past fall, Kris Allen joined the likes of Lee DeWyze and David Cook as former “American Idol” winners who no longer have deals with RCA Records, the label that has signed many of that television show’s winners and top contenders.
Dining Out: Rolled or bowled, food truck offerings are mighty fine
Mighty Bowl sets up at various locations around downtown Vancouver
Why: Last June, The Mighty Bowl rolled out onto the streets of downtown Vancouver on a mission to bring high-quality, nourishing, great-tasting food in a convenient setting to the community. Owners Steve and Sherilee Valenta and Kevin DeGraw are committed to providing whole food ingredients without preservatives, as well as practicing recycling, composting, and reusing to intelligently reduce their footprint.
Bikes + mountains = year-round thrills
Clark County gains reputation as prime mountain-biking area as sport grows in popularity
Clark County is gaining recognition as a prime area for mountain biking in Washington.
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