Friday, November 15 , 2024

Stories by Wyatt Stayner

Columbian staff writer

The Swing, Swing, Swing! American Jazz Orchestra Classics concert features clarinetist Michael Kissinger and his Jazz Quartet, and the George Fox University Jazz Orchestra, performing musical selections from American jazz standards.

Save the Date: You can tap toes, show puppy love, have a laugh

The Swing, Swing, Swing! American Jazz Orchestra Classics concert features clarinetist Michael Kissinger and his Jazz Quartet, and the George Fox University Jazz Orchestra, performing musical selections from American jazz standards.

January 27, 2018, 6:05am Clark County Life

What’s the best kind of music? Read story

Don’t forget that cats have their own awards show at The International Cat Show in Portland, which offers dozens of breeds, judging, vendors and adoption opportunities.

Go: ‘How We Came to This Place,’ International Cat Show

Don’t forget that cats have their own awards show at The International Cat Show in Portland, which offers dozens of breeds, judging, vendors and adoption opportunities.

January 26, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Life

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The Race for Warmth fun-run raises money to help people struggling to pay their electric bills.

Save the Date: Enjoy a laugh, a run, a dance, even a Japanese New Year

The Race for Warmth fun-run raises money to help people struggling to pay their electric bills.

January 20, 2018, 6:01am Clark County Life

Have you ever wondered how Clark County grew into the community it is today? Read story

The “Black Chair Project,” which showcases staged readings on faux pas and philosophical monkeys, is Magenta Theater’s latest outside-the-box production.

Go: ‘Black Chair Project,’ ‘Mark of Zorro,’ Portland Folk Festival

The “Black Chair Project,” which showcases staged readings on faux pas and philosophical monkeys, is Magenta Theater’s latest outside-the-box production.

January 19, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Life

Magenta Theater keeps the quirkiness coming in their latest outside-the-box production, "The Black Chair Project," which at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20, will showcase staged readings that include topics such as dating faux pas, philosophical monkeys, a "Twilight Zone"-like state and political sabotage. Read story

The “Black Chair Project,” which showcases staged readings on faux pas and philosophical monkeys, is Magenta Theater’s latest outside-the-box production.

Save the Date: Americana music, rap icon, MLK tributes stand out

The “Black Chair Project,” which showcases staged readings on faux pas and philosophical monkeys, is Magenta Theater’s latest outside-the-box production.

January 13, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Life

What do you get when you combine musician Mary Flower with the BBQ Boys band? Music that’s finger-picking good. Read story

Project Trio, which blends classical music with the energy of a rock show, will join the Portland Metropolitan Youth Symphony for a concert at the Newmark Theatre.

Save the Date: Events keep the mic warm in winter

Project Trio, which blends classical music with the energy of a rock show, will join the Portland Metropolitan Youth Symphony for a concert at the Newmark Theatre.

January 6, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Life

Philip Levine is one of the most accomplished poets of all time, but you can’t hear him read in Vancouver this month. Read story

Since Chris Thile has taken over as host of “A Prairie Home Companion” he’s brought diverse, new artists to public radio.

Save the Date: Get a head start on 2018 with boats, books and riders

Since Chris Thile has taken over as host of “A Prairie Home Companion” he’s brought diverse, new artists to public radio.

December 23, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Life

Catch some entertainment from the most-winning sports team of all time. Read story

Natalie Zadak, aunt of Nick Zadak, from left, joins Nick’s dad, Robert, his grandfather, Chuck, and his mom, Katie, as they drop off toys in his honor at Randall Children’s Hospital.

Family gifts toys in boy’s honor

Natalie Zadak, aunt of Nick Zadak, from left, joins Nick’s dad, Robert, his grandfather, Chuck, and his mom, Katie, as they drop off toys in his honor at Randall Children’s Hospital.

December 22, 2017, 10:50pm Clark County News

When Robert and Katie Zadak found out their son, Nick, would have a break from chemotherapy treatment, they knew exactly what to do with the free time. Read story

Pearson Air Museum’s free day includes the opportunity to experience the Flight Simulator Lab, vertical wind tunnel, glider-building station as well as historic airplanes on-site for viewing and other collections on display.

Go: Winter Break Movies, improv, Train to Christmas Town

Pearson Air Museum’s free day includes the opportunity to experience the Flight Simulator Lab, vertical wind tunnel, glider-building station as well as historic airplanes on-site for viewing and other collections on display.

December 22, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Life

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Read to a dog at Camas Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Save the Date: Read to the dog, slide on into the New Year with music

Read to a dog at Camas Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

December 16, 2017, 6:03am Clark County Life

Since dogs can’t read, do it for them. Read story