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‘Gala’ BBQ and Fundraiser, Sunday July 9!

Culture is made by community! We invite you to become a part of this community producing the first annual Washougal Songcraft Festival. Join us on Sunday July 9 for a Gala BBQ Fundraiser! We’ll have a fun private garden party with food, beverages, songs, and raffle items. We are asking all attendees to make a $25 donation to help jump-start […]

Editorial: Washougal needs performing arts

The Columbian newspaper published a letter to the editor last week from Washougal Songcraft Festival co-founder Christopher Corbell, on the lack of any performing arts space in Washougal. Read the letter online and share the link if you agree! https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/may/23/letter-washougal-needs-performing-arts/ Read about our Washougal Venue Initiative for more data about regional cities and arts venues, and join us in our long-term […]

Washougal Song Circle #7 June 1 at 54-40

We have a great roster of songwriters for our final song circle of the season. Join us Thursday June 1, 6-8 pm, for the original songs of Jordan LeVeque, Doug Shafer, Gina DeNoble, and hosts Raven Fables. As always this event is free and all ages! You can RSVP on Facebook and invite your friends.

Festival Benefit Garage Sale – May 20-21st

Find a treasure and support the arts! The weekend of May 20-21st, Washougal Songcraft Festival founders will be hosting a benefit garage sale. With items donated from several households this will be a great one! Shop for tools, outdoor gear, musical instruments and equipment, books, clothes, household items and more. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to help […]

Washougal Song Circle #5 – Summer Festival Benefit

Washougal Song Circle #5 is happening April 6 at 54-40 Brewing! This is a special edition song circle, with performances donated to raise funds for our summer festival. Join hosts Raven Fables and special guest performers for the best original songs in town, and support the first annual Washougal Songcraft Festival, coming this August! Washougal Song Circle #5 – Summer […]

Washougal Song Circle #3 – Feb. 2, 2023

Our third song circle features three fantastic local songwriters: Jim Brunberg, Tevis Hodge Jr., and Minda Lacy. Jim Brunberg recently released his solo CD Songs of Stupid Hope, which a recent review described as “a masterclass in songwriting” and “an unpredictable musical ride with a blend of country, rock, and soul.” Tevis Hodge Jr. performs traditional American music including: Blues, […]

Washougal Song Circle #2 – January 5, 2023

We are looking forward to sharing more music with you at 54-40 Brewing on January 5! Our intimate song circle will feature original music by Brenna Larsen, James Cook, Jim Warford, and hosts Raven Fables. Free and all-ages! RSVP. Washougal Song Circle #2 • Jan 5 • 6-8 pm • 5440 Brewing Co., 3801 S Truman St, Washougal, WA, 98671 […]