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Kristen Noel as the very freaked-out Barbara Jackson in “Pack of Lies,” a Cold War spy thriller that opens March 29 at Magenta Theater.

Magenta Theater takes on shocking true spy tale

Kristen Noel as the very freaked-out Barbara Jackson in “Pack of Lies,” a Cold War spy thriller that opens March 29 at Magenta Theater.

March 29, 2019, 6:03am Clark County Life

"The Portland Spy Ring" is a great local-sounding hook for a suspense thriller set in the Pearl District, but these secret agents weren't stealing recipes for street falafel or Voodoo Donuts. Read story

Courtesy Mavis Kent Mavis Kent’s classic hand-pieced double-wedding-ring quilt, featuring a 1940 quilt top made by her grandmother-in-law and original 1930s flour-sack cloth, won the Judges Choice Award at the Clark County Fair in 2016.

Clark County is quilt heaven this weekend

Courtesy Mavis Kent Mavis Kent’s classic hand-pieced double-wedding-ring quilt, featuring a 1940 quilt top made by her grandmother-in-law and original 1930s flour-sack cloth, won the Judges Choice Award at the Clark County Fair in 2016.

March 28, 2019, 10:30am Clark County Life

You might not expect much overlap between mellow, meticulous stitchers and booty-shaking funk fans, but proof of their community goes on display this weekend: darkly gleaming quilts that honor His Late, Great Purpleness. Read story

Washington State University Vancouver history students Ruby Burke, left, Brian Sanchez and Katie O’Boyle sample the sound technologies of yesteryear while studying “Music, Movement and Sound,” an interactive exhibit that opened in January at the Clark County Historical Museum.

Interactive exhibit features work from 40 partners, explores roots

Washington State University Vancouver history students Ruby Burke, left, Brian Sanchez and Katie O’Boyle sample the sound technologies of yesteryear while studying “Music, Movement and Sound,” an interactive exhibit that opened in January at the Clark County Historical Museum.

March 24, 2019, 6:02am Clark County Life

For Brad Richardson, creating and staging the big “Music, Movement and Sound” exhibit that opened in January at the Clark County Historical Museum was a little like conducting a symphony orchestra, a vast and complex undertaking with myriad moving parts. The conductor pulls it all together and propels it forward… Read story

Music teacher Shane Dittmar of the Washington State School for the Blind, left, listens carefully as beginning band students Jaymes Gummere (in back), Xavier Lopez and Olivia McGraw work on scales and rhythms.

Blind musician shares vision at School for the Blind

Music teacher Shane Dittmar of the Washington State School for the Blind, left, listens carefully as beginning band students Jaymes Gummere (in back), Xavier Lopez and Olivia McGraw work on scales and rhythms.

March 21, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Life

Shane Dittmar, who is legally blind, clearly sees the meaning of life. The music educator, composer and singer paused during a recent rehearsal of Reprise Choir’s upcoming concert series to sum it all up, and connect it with his many pursuits, from classroom to concert stage. Read story

Jack Spadolini gains a fan while strumming and singing for passers-by at the Vancouver Farmers Market in 2017.

New Vancouver Farmers Market layout to fit vendors to a ‘t’

Jack Spadolini gains a fan while strumming and singing for passers-by at the Vancouver Farmers Market in 2017.

March 15, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Life

This year, the Vancouver Farmers Market will launch its 30th season by making room for the future: a planned apartment complex on West Sixth Street as well as the still-rising Waterfront nearby. Read story

Scott McCallum, superintendent of the Washington State School for the Blind, takes a pie to the face as a reward for students who memorized 50 digits of Pi at the Washington State School for the Blind on Thursday afternoon, March 14, 2019.

A pie in the face for Pi Day

Scott McCallum, superintendent of the Washington State School for the Blind, takes a pie to the face as a reward for students who memorized 50 digits of Pi at the Washington State School for the Blind on Thursday afternoon, March 14, 2019.

March 14, 2019, 4:12pm Clark County News

Students at the Washington State School for the Blind enjoyed a sweet incentive to celebrate Pi Day on Thursday: a chance to decorate their own superintendent with delicious baked goods and whipped cream. Read story

The Vancouver USA Singers rehearse for their Christmas-season concerts in November 2018.

Vancouver USA Singers concert taps into sorrow of mass shootings

The Vancouver USA Singers rehearse for their Christmas-season concerts in November 2018.

March 14, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Life

Big music and Big Data will work together at this weekend’s concerts by the Vancouver USA Singers. The blend will make a terrible, audible point about the ongoing tragedy of mass shootings in America. Read story

Mac Potts serenades diners in March 2018 at Nom Nom restaurant in downtown Vancouver.

Vancouver pianist on ‘American Idol’ part of multiple trios

Mac Potts serenades diners in March 2018 at Nom Nom restaurant in downtown Vancouver.

March 14, 2019, 6:04am Clark County Life

Mac Potts, a busy Vancouver piano man who plays and sings everywhere from local restaurants like WareHouse ’23 to concert stages in Portland and New Orleans, is about to appear in an entirely new venue: the small screen and the 17th season of “American Idol.” Read story

Six-year-old Megan Wilder helps her grandmother, Eilene Laing, sing “You Are My Sunshine” during the biweekly gathering of the Columbia River Old Time Strings at the Minnehaha Grange. Accompanying them are Jerry Jacobs on guitar and Ron Coon on bass. Randy L.

Country musicians shine on and on at Columbia River Old Time Strings

Six-year-old Megan Wilder helps her grandmother, Eilene Laing, sing “You Are My Sunshine” during the biweekly gathering of the Columbia River Old Time Strings at the Minnehaha Grange. Accompanying them are Jerry Jacobs on guitar and Ron Coon on bass. Randy L.

March 10, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Life

Eilene Laing’s recent life passages sound just like a sad, old country song that takes a happy twist and leaves you smiling. Read story

Country star Brad Paisley comes to the Sunlight Supply Amphitheater June 15.

What’s hot at the amphitheater and ilani this year?

Country star Brad Paisley comes to the Sunlight Supply Amphitheater June 15.

March 8, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Life

This will be the last time you can yell “Free Bird!” and mean it. If the “farewell tour” buzz can be believed, that is. Read story