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Live Music: Pamela Thomas-Martin
Apr
11

Live Music: Pamela Thomas-Martin

Pamela Thomas-Martin is a singer/songwriter living and working in the Pacific Northwest. She is known for her powerful, sultry vocals and skillful songwriting.

Her sound is often described as Americana with Soul, and her fans like to call her sound authentic!

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Live Music: Roger Lemstrom
Apr
11

Live Music: Roger Lemstrom

Roger Lemstrom is an American roots music artist who draws from various traditions, including the blues, alt, Country, Appalachian, Bluegrass, and folk.

His music often tells poignant stories of the people he meets, the places he’s seen, and the situations he’s been.

The raw canvas of a resonator guitar and the beat of a human heart are at the core of his music.

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The DeMambro Workout
Apr
12

The DeMambro Workout

In memory of our dear friend, Captain Alex DeMambro, we invite you to join us in a special tribute workout on what would have been his 53rd birthday.

Alex was an adventure-seeker, architect, veteran, and friend who brought joy, wisdom, and unwavering support to those around him. From our early CrossFit Walla Walla “Icebox” days, he embraced the grit and camaraderie that define our community.

To honor his legacy, we’ll complete a workout inspired by the movements he loved — celebrating his strength, spirit, and impact on so many.

We will collect donations for the Walla Walla Symphony — an organization that resonated with Alex’s love for music and the arts.

Wear your Boston Red Sox hat or “The Dude Abides” sweater — Alex would have loved that.

The DeMambro Workout — 4 Rounds:

  • 12 Weighted Box Step-ups (35/50)

  • 12 TTB/Pull-up/C2B/RMU

  • 12 Deadlifts (155/225)

  • 12 Wall Balls (14/20)

  • 822m Row to finish

We have a modified version for anyone.

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Live Music: Adam Kirtley
Apr
15

Live Music: Adam Kirtley

Guitarist and singer Adam Kirtley crawled out of a cornfield in central Indiana before making his way to Walla Walla, where he serves as the Interfaith Chaplain of Whitman College. Living in Scotland in his early twenties, he was influenced by traditional Celtic pub music and went on to release two albums as a solo artist.

Shortly after he arrived in Washington, he hooked up with Jerry Yokel to form The Rogues, an Irish Pub band.  In the fall of 2013, he called a jam session with a few musical friends who’d not played with each other before.  They booked their first gig as Rogue Lobster a couple of months later.

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Learn-To-Play: BREAK
Apr
16

Learn-To-Play: BREAK

Delve into the post-apocalyptic fantasy setting of Outer World, and try out the award-winning RPG inspired by classic JRPG games and Studio Ghibli!

​This event will teach you the core mechanics of the RPG; we will be running through a short, three-hour adventure that focuses on travel, exploration, and combat. Characters will be pre-made, and sheets and dice will be provided for the event. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out in-store or on the RPG Chat of our Discord server.

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Easter Rock Hunt
Apr
17

Easter Rock Hunt

Find red, white, and blue rocks downtown and win a treat from Brights Candy or the Pine Cone Creamery. Find the Golden Rock for an Easter bonus!

Claim your prize between now and 4 pm on April 17 at RE/MAX, 38 E Main St, Suite #107.

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Live Music: The Jeffrey Wu Group
Apr
18

Live Music: The Jeffrey Wu Group

Jeffrey Wu is a young rising guitarist who is equally at home in Jazz, Brazilian, Cuban, and funk. He has performed with artists like Dave Glenn and Jovino Santos Neto (Hermeto Pascoal), leading the Whitman Jazz combo to win the best combo at the Lionel Hampton Festival (2024).

While playing with his group in Walla Walla, he is studying with Robert Gomez (Norah Jones/Philip Glass), Dr. Doug Scarborough, Dave Glenn, and G. Louis Hemenway. He is pursuing a graduate degree in Jazz after college.

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Live Music: Unit Souzou
Apr
18

Live Music: Unit Souzou

Souzou’ can be written in three ways, meaning ‘creation’ (創造), ‘imagination’ (想像), or ‘noisy’ (騒々), alluding to a force by which new ideas are born and take shape in the world. Inspired by these words, an expressive blend of taiko and Japanese folk dance forging new traditions for evolving communities. The core of Unit Souzou’s artistic voice is personal and authentic, sound shaped and inspired by form and  movement. The essence of Unit Souzou is an expressive blend of taiko and Japanese folk dance, forging new traditions for evolving communities. In addition to creating groundbreaking professional theatrical works, Unit Souzou is deeply committed to sharing taiko through community performances and collaborations, public classes for adults and youth, and school-based education programs.

Unit Souzou was founded in 2014 by Co-directors Michelle Fujii and Toru Watanabe, relentless innovators at the forefront of a growing artistic movement within the taiko community. Fujii and Watanabe met at Warabi-za, Japan’s foremost traditional folk dance troupe in Akita, Northern Japan. They have been guest artists and collaborators with many North American and international taiko groups.

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Live Music: George Smith
Apr
18

Live Music: George Smith

Please welcome local artist George Smith to Plumb Cellars!! George grew up in a rural suburb of a large eastern city and, as a result, was exposed to a wide variety of music; his musical taste was influenced by everything from gospel and country to rock and jazz. His performance mainly comprises classic rock but includes a bit of country, folk, and jazz.

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Easter Sunday Brunch
Apr
20

Easter Sunday Brunch

Celebrate Easter with a brunch buffet at The Marc Restaurant. The buffet features made-to-order omelets, brioche sliders, honey-glazed ham, and slow-roasted lamb carving stations alongside various seasonal favorites.

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Live Music: Ivan Huerta
Apr
22

Live Music: Ivan Huerta

Ivan Huerta is a skilled melodic acoustic guitarist and composer. Born in Southern California and raised in Arizona, Ivan now resides in Walla Walla, where he continues to create intricate guitar-driven music.

With a deep passion for music and poetry, Ivan has spent much of his life crafting beautiful instrumental pieces that reflect his unique musical voice. By day, he works as a baker, but by night, he immerses himself in acoustic guitar, creating melodies that resonate with his audience.

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Workshop: Composting in Action Part 2
Apr
22

Workshop: Composting in Action Part 2

See the composting process in action as we explore Hot Bin composting and tumbler systems at the Berney Elementary School Garden. Hear from gardener Bea about her experience establishing the system, the challenges encountered, and their solutions. Learn how these systems can be great solutions for smaller spaces and how Bea has engaged students and children in promoting healthy alternatives.

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Film: Burden of Dreams
Apr
23

Film: Burden of Dreams

Burden of Dreams captures legendary director Werner Herzog’s filming of his most ambitious film, Fitzcarraldo, in which an entrepreneur (Klaus Kinski) endeavors to push a steamship over a mountain to build an opera house in the Amazon jungle one thousand miles away from civilization.

Featuring visceral interviews with Herzog, Burden of Dreams, which Roger Ebert held as “one of the most remarkable documentaries ever made about the making of a movie,” depicts the full range of Herzog’s unflinching vision spanning four years of production, despite all odds, such as the lead actor (Jason Robards) who had to leave the set after 40% of the shoot was completed and ultimately was replaced by Herzog’s muse, Klaus Kinski. Most notoriously, the film features a jaw-dropping sequence featuring Herzog requiring hundreds of native Campa, Machiguenga, and Aguaruna people to pull a full-size, 320-ton steamship over a small mountain. The result is an extraordinary document of the filmmaking process and a unique look into the single-minded mission of one of cinema’s most fearless directors.

Blank’s interviews with Herzog bring context and backstory to his personalized style of “ethnographic filmmaking,” which values Peru’s native, Campa, Machiguenga, and Aguaruna people and their Old World culture as much as it does Herzog’s perilous enterprise. Blank’s appreciation for the jungle comes through in his uninflected photography of insects, birds, and even the feet and faces of his Peruvian subjects – as frequently set against the classical music that Herzog used in Fitzcarraldo.

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Live Music: Diego Romero
Apr
24

Live Music: Diego Romero

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

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Live Music: Anthony Nunziata
Apr
26

Live Music: Anthony Nunziata

Dubbed “America’s new romantic singing sensation,” classical-crossover tenor Anthony Nunziata is the Brooklyn-born, Nashville-based singer, songwriter, actor, and entertainer who brings his soulful voice to classic jazz, pop standards, Italian arias, and his timeless original music.

Anthony recently headlined a sold-out debut at the legendary Café Carlyle in New York City. He has been invited to be a headline soloist for over two dozen symphony orchestras worldwide, including co-headlining Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops Symphony Orchestra.​He has performed over 400 concerts over the past decade, headlining major performing arts centers, theaters, symphony concert halls, jazz clubs, and private events worldwide. The Brooklyn-born, classically trained singer is hailed by Broadwayworld as “an explosion of love and entertainment.”

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Art Exhibit: Richard Duval
May
2

Art Exhibit: Richard Duval

Wine Isn’t the Only Art That Comes From the Vine!

Please join us as we kick off Walla Walla Spring Release weekend with a special Artist Exhibit and Reception.

Noted wine photographer Richard Duval captures vivid wine imagery for regional and national wine media, wine marketing organizations, and an ever-growing number of wineries in the Pacific Northwest. His work appears regularly in Great Northwest Wine and Northwest Wine Report, and he is a steady contributor to Wine Business Monthly, Good Fruit Grower, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, and numerous blogs and wine sites.

Mingle with a glass of wine, taking in the beauty of Richard Duval’s wine-inspired photography. Converse with Richard about his passion and style, and bring home a piece or two of his awe-inspiring photography.

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Workshop: Food Waste Reduction
May
3

Workshop: Food Waste Reduction

Visit stations to explore the various composting methods and options, why and how to adopt food waste reduction strategies, and explore composting solutions that fit your lifestyle! This experience allows you to drop in and interface with our garden team, static displays, and learning activities for the kids.

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Seattle Rock Orchestra Plays David Bowie
May
3

Seattle Rock Orchestra Plays David Bowie

Seattle Rock Orchestra doesn’t hide behind a rock band — it is the rock band! SRO utilizes strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and a rotating cast of exciting guest vocalists to deliver high-energy tribute shows.

Each SRO show offers a dynamic mix of possibilities: a classy night out at the symphony with the infectious energy of a dance party; searing rock solos with intimate orchestral moments of staggering beauty; and fan favorite sing-alongs with lesser known ‘deep cuts’—combining to create a fun yet profoundly moving night out that honors the featured artist’s lasting legacy.

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Live Music: Dan Faller
May
3

Live Music: Dan Faller

Daniel began recording solo CDs with the release of “Amber Waves” in 2004, “The Rising Cost of Wisdom” in 2006, ” A Showman’s Life” in 2007, “Natural Causes” in 2009, “Musical Residue” in 2011, and his latest CD, “La La Land” was released in March of 2013.

The style on these CDs goes back to Daniel’s country and folk-rock roots with a Texas flavor in the vein of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and some of the new wave of Texas songwriters like Steve Earle, Charlie Robison, Jack Ingram, Robert Earl Keen and Daniel’s favorite, Nashville singer and producer, Buddy Miller.

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Seattle Rock Orchestra Plays The Beatles
May
4

Seattle Rock Orchestra Plays The Beatles

In this concert, the Seattle Rock Orchestra (SRO) takes a deep dive into The Beatle’s discography, performing two classic 1967 albums, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Magical Mystery Tour are both renowned for their experimentation, innovation, and ambition in their use of recorded techniques and various stylistic influences.

Never performed live during The Beatles’ short career, Seattle Rock Orchestra will caringly bring these two studio masterpieces to life for a live audience. Featuring the songs “Penny Lane,” “Strawberry Fields Forever,” “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” “When I’m Sixty-Four,” “A Day in the Life,” and many more, this is a program you won’t want to miss!

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Theater: Fly for Freedom
May
7

Theater: Fly for Freedom

Fly For Freedom is a new historical multimedia program featuring the little-known stories and contributions of working women in the World War II aeronautics industry, amplifying the experiences of Black women through the Rosie the Riveters who built planes in Boeing’s factories, the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs), the Tuskegee Airmen, and the Double Victory campaign. Using our unique blend of live theatre and archival film, Living Voices brings life to lesser-known histories.

Presenter Roz Cornejo is a Seattle local actor/teaching artist/director. She is a University of California, Santa Barbara graduate with a BFA in Acting and a BA in History. She is a Resident Director at Bellevue Youth Theatre and a teaching artist with Living Voices. Her recent works include her original play Echo, which was premiered by Red Bull Theater, an actor in Seattle Children’s Theatre The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and Assistant Director for The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963.

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Sip and Stroll
May
8

Sip and Stroll

Join us for a beautiful evening.

This event is an excellent way for you to come and try several wineries while they waive the tasting fee. You get to try six different wineries. So grab your Girlfriends, Spouse, or Friends and have a good time with some of Walla Walla’s finest wineries. Look for the Sip & Stroll poster hanging in their windows!

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Live Music: Diego Romero
May
8

Live Music: Diego Romero

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

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Live Music: Sum People
May
9

Live Music: Sum People

Sum People is a four-piece rock funk reggae band based in La Grande, Oregon.

From the moment they hit the stage, you'll witness four guys having the time of their lives, and they hope you will join in the fun. From Marley to Rage. From Petty to 311. From Incubus to R.H.C.P. and more from the 90s to today.

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Live Music: George Smith
May
9

Live Music: George Smith

Please welcome local artist George Smith to Plumb Cellars!! George grew up in a rural suburb of a large eastern city and, as a result, was exposed to a wide variety of music; his musical taste was influenced by everything from gospel and country to rock and jazz. His performance mainly comprises classic rock but includes a bit of country, folk, and jazz.

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Live Music: Dan Faller
May
16

Live Music: Dan Faller

Daniel began recording solo CDs with the release of “Amber Waves” in 2004, “The Rising Cost of Wisdom” in 2006, ” A Showman’s Life” in 2007, “Natural Causes” in 2009, “Musical Residue” in 2011, and his latest CD, “La La Land” was released in March of 2013.

The style on these CDs goes back to Daniel’s country and folk-rock roots with a Texas flavor in the vein of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and some of the new wave of Texas songwriters like Steve Earle, Charlie Robison, Jack Ingram, Robert Earl Keen and Daniel’s favorite, Nashville singer and producer, Buddy Miller.

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Live Music: Haunted Like Human
May
17

Live Music: Haunted Like Human

Nashville duo Haunted Like Human delves into inspired songwriting, sparse arrangements, and frisson-inducing harmonies that mark their music.

With a background in poetry and prose, Dale Chapman’s granular focus on language is simpatico with Cody Clark’s background in classical guitar, where each note carries its own weight.

Limned with nostalgia, soaked in Southern gothic lore, the duo meticulously assembles songs to preserve the spirit of the stories they tell.

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Live Music: The Talbott Brothers
May
17

Live Music: The Talbott Brothers

The Talbott Brothers, hailing from Imperial, Nebraska, blend country, Americana, and heartland rock with their signature blood harmonies and soul-stirring lyrics. After years in Portland, Nick and Ty Talbott returned to their Midwest roots, rediscovering the raw authenticity that shaped them.

Their upcoming album, Borderlands (out May 2, 2025), explores the emotional frontiers of love, loss, and resilience. Stripped down to its acoustic core, the record channels the grit of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Creedence Clearwater, while drawing inspiration from modern greats like Zach Bryan and Chris Stapleton.

Rolling Stone praised their sound as “cinematic folk-rock for open highways,” while Billboard highlighted their “haunting brotherly harmonies.” With millions of streams and a growing fanbase, The Talbott Brothers continue to craft music that feels like home—honest, unpolished, and deeply resonant.

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Live Music: Pamela Thomas-Martin
May
17

Live Music: Pamela Thomas-Martin

Pamela Thomas-Martin is a singer/songwriter living and working in the Pacific Northwest. She is known for her powerful, sultry vocals and skillful songwriting.

Her sound is often described as Americana with Soul, and her fans like to call her sound authentic!

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Live Music: Diego Romero
May
22

Live Music: Diego Romero

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

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Live Music: The Welter Brothers
May
23

Live Music: The Welter Brothers

The Welter Brothers are, in many ways, a classic stringed instrument-wielding blood harmony duo. Like the Louvins, Monroes, and Everlys, they have spent countless hours melding their sounds into a cohesive unit.

However, the wells they draw from stand unique among similar groups.

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Live Music: David W. Rogers
May
24

Live Music: David W. Rogers

Termed a prominent guitarist’ by the New York Times and praised by The Washington Post for his ‘astonishingly florid’ improvisations, David Rogers Fuses classical, jazz, and world music into beautiful, expressive, and virtuosic

He has been called a ‘modern master’ of the classical guitar’ by 20th Century Guitar. Classics today.com has praised his ‘first-rate instrumental artistry,’ and the Lute Society of America Quarterly has called his technique ‘formidable.’

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Live Music: Phil Lynch
May
27

Live Music: Phil Lynch

Originally from Orange County, California, Phil earned his bachelor of music degree in classical guitar performance from California State University - Long Beach. He has been a professional guitarist and teacher for more than 25 years, performing his unique style of jazz, blues, rock, and rockabilly in clubs and musical theater from Los Angeles to Seattle.

He moved to the Walla Walla Valley in 2003 and is a band teacher at Walla Walla Catholic Schools and a guitar instructor at Whitman College. He’s an active volunteer for the Walla Walla Summer Youth Rock Camp and The Walla Walla Blues Society. He is a highly sought-after musician and has played in several local bands, from big band swing and Chicago blues to Acoustic jazz. As a teacher, Mr. Lynch is versed in many styles but has an affinity for classical guitar and jazz.

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Live Music: Andru Gomez
May
29

Live Music: Andru Gomez

Montana-born, Idaho-raised musician Andru Gomez has opened for national and regional acts, including Horsefeathers, Scott Weiland, Hillstomp, Finn Riggins, Bart Budwig, and more.

With clever live guitar looping, subtly crafted lyrics, and bluesy Harmonica, much more happens than a one-person show. You can hear Andru's album "A Good Heartache" on many streaming platforms.

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Live Music: Rob & Tiph from Coyote Kings
May
30

Live Music: Rob & Tiph from Coyote Kings

Local favorite blues and rock n roll artists have been rocking the stage in Walla Walla for years and have been featured in many festivals. A Harlem native, Dames lights up stages with her infectious energy, while Barrett is a dynamic guitarist and songwriter of more than 35 years.

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Putt Putt Pour Mini Golf Tournament
May
31

Putt Putt Pour Mini Golf Tournament

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind 21+ mini golf experience in the heart of historic downtown Walla Walla! The Putt Putt Pour Mini Golf Tournament is your chance to enjoy a fun-filled day of golf, great drinks, and lively competition — all while supporting the United Way of the Blue Mountains and our efforts to strengthen the community.

Join us on May 31st for a unique Wild West-themed adventure as you putt your way through a custom-designed course that winds through some of the best wineries, breweries, and restaurants in town. Gather your team, dress in your best western gear for a chance to win the Best Dressed award, and prepare for an unforgettable day!

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Live Music: Andru Gomez
Jun
3

Live Music: Andru Gomez

Montana-born, Idaho-raised musician Andru Gomez has opened for national and regional acts, including Horsefeathers, Scott Weiland, Hillstomp, Finn Riggins, Bart Budwig, and more.

With clever live guitar looping, subtly crafted lyrics, and bluesy Harmonica, much more happens than a one-person show. You can hear Andru's album "A Good Heartache" on many streaming platforms.

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Live Music: Calico Bones
Jun
10

Live Music: Calico Bones

Calico Bones was formed in 2016 by Madison Lindsey and Mckenzie Lindsey. As members of an incredibly musical family, the sisters started performing very young. Years of piano lessons and opera training from their grandmother, Iva Lindsey, created a sturdy foundation for their musical journey. 

Calico Bones plays folky originals and exciting covers from many eras. Madison and Mckenzie have tight-knit harmonies with rhythmic instrumentals and flowing passionate melodies

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Sip and Stroll
Jun
12

Sip and Stroll

Join us for a beautiful evening.

This event is an excellent way for you to come and try several wineries while they waive the tasting fee. You get to try six different wineries. So grab your Girlfriends, Spouse, or Friends and have a good time with some of Walla Walla’s finest wineries. Look for the Sip & Stroll poster hanging in their windows!

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Live Music: Diego Romero
Jun
12

Live Music: Diego Romero

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

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Live Music: Katalysst
Jun
19

Live Music: Katalysst

Katalysst is a progressive folk rock group that smoothly fuses simplicity and complexity through thoughtful chord progressions and dynamic bass lines.

The band combines cheeky lyrics with classical vocal finesse; their music interweaves memorable melodies with compelling motifs.

Katalysst is fueled and inspired by tumultuous times. They provide listeners with an unflinching and, at times, lighthearted interpretation of modern life.

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Community Event: Oregon Trail Game & Ice Cream Social
Jun
22

Community Event: Oregon Trail Game & Ice Cream Social

The Museum’s biggest summer event includes free ice cream, Living History, and the interactive live-action Oregon Trail Game (inspired by the popular 1985 education video game). Bring your team and survival skills to make it from Independence, Missouri, all the way to Fort Walla Walla. In this kid-friendly game, there will be calamities to overcome, fun activities to complete, and a photo opportunity at the end.

Pack your wagon to travel the Oregon Trail and stop at forts along the way, where your wagon party will be checked for the necessary supplies for your travel. Along this journey, you will face different calamities you must overcome using pioneer skills, creativity, or pure luck. If you make it to the last stop, Fort Walla Walla, you will be rewarded with 320 acres of land!

From packing your wagon with supplies to overcoming obstacles along the way (snakebite remedy, anyone?), kids and adults alike will have a lot of fun learning about travel on the Trail.

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Live Music: Diego Romero
Jun
26

Live Music: Diego Romero

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

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Sip and Stroll
Jul
10

Sip and Stroll

Join us for a beautiful evening.

This event is an excellent way for you to come and try several wineries while they waive the tasting fee. You get to try six different wineries. So grab your Girlfriends, Spouse, or Friends and have a good time with some of Walla Walla’s finest wineries. Look for the Sip & Stroll poster hanging in their windows!

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Family Event: Escape from the Territorial Prison
Jul
13

Family Event: Escape from the Territorial Prison

Seasoned criminal Orvy Whipstitch Horvath — known to keep company with lowlifes and horse-thieves has escaped Walla Walla’s territorial prison. Gather up a search team and help the law track him down! If you succeed, you will be rewarded. Horvath escaped through Fort Walla Walla and left careless clues behind.

This two-day, family-friendly event is an interactive puzzle through the Museum. Find clues detailing Orvy’s escape plans, bring your wits, and trace Orvy’s trail to discover the criminal in his hiding spot!

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Live Music: The Owl and Crow
Jul
18

Live Music: The Owl and Crow

Join us for a night of Acoustic Americana and Hill Country Blues featuring Blues Guitarist Ben Barton and Americana Singer-songwriter Andru Gomez. This duo offers a captivating blend of heartfelt Americana storytelling and bluesy guitar riffs, promising a dynamic evening of music. 

Ben Barton is a blues guitarist based in Moscow, ID. Drawing on his roots in Mississippi and Memphis, Ben's music reflects the rich traditions of the Mississippi Hill Country and the Delta while adding his own distinctive touch. His evocative guitar work and authentic vocals bridge the gap between classic Hill Country blues and modern interpretations.

Montana-born, Idaho-raised musician Andru Gomez has opened for national and regional acts alike, including Horsefeathers, Scott Weiland, Hillstomp, Finn Riggins, Bart Budwig, and more. With the use of clever live guitar looping, subtly crafted lyrics, and bluesy Harmonica, there is much more happening than a one-man show. Andru's album "A Good Heartache" can be heard on major streaming platforms.

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Live Music: James Basnight Music
Jul
31

Live Music: James Basnight Music

Jim Basnight started recording solo and with the Moberlys in the late 70’s and led a pre-grunge original rock and roll scene in his native Seattle before relocating to NYC in 1980. He’s been working live and releasing records ever since.

Jim has appeared with acts such as the Ramones, the Police, the Romantics, the Band, and Billy Idol. He has shared stages with original members of Blondie, Guns and Roses, Heart, New York Dolls, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Jane's Addiction, REM, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam.

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Community Event: Lewis & Clark — Living History Weekend
Aug
9

Community Event: Lewis & Clark — Living History Weekend

The Pacific Northwest Living Historians (PNLH) will demonstrate the tools and skills employed by the explorers of the epic Lewis and Clark expedition.

Captain Meriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark were sent by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and to seek the best route to the Pacific Ocean through what we now call the Pacific Northwest. During their voyage of 1804 – 1806, they led the Corps of Northwestern Discovery overland from St. Louis, Missouri, to the mouth of the Columbia River and back again. With no means for resupply, the Corps (a U.S. Army unit of 31 men accompanied by Sacagawea and her infant child, Jean Baptiste) needed to use diverse skills and the right tools to survive.

Dressed in clothing of the style and materials worn by the members of the Corps in 1805-1806, PNLH interpreters will demonstrate and discuss many of those tools and skills, such as handling flintlock firearms, camp cooking, making clothing from leather, and making canoe paddles. Visitors can learn the history and stories of the Lewis and Clark expedition: the native people that they met, the unfamiliar territory they traveled and mapped, and the strange new animals and plants they discovered.

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Community Event: Lewis & Clark — Living History Weekend
Aug
10

Community Event: Lewis & Clark — Living History Weekend

The Pacific Northwest Living Historians (PNLH) will demonstrate the tools and skills employed by the explorers of the epic Lewis and Clark expedition.

Captain Meriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark were sent by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and to seek the best route to the Pacific Ocean through what we now call the Pacific Northwest. During their voyage of 1804 – 1806, they led the Corps of Northwestern Discovery overland from St. Louis, Missouri, to the mouth of the Columbia River and back again. With no means for resupply, the Corps (a U.S. Army unit of 31 men accompanied by Sacagawea and her infant child, Jean Baptiste) needed to use diverse skills and the right tools to survive.

Dressed in clothing of the style and materials worn by the members of the Corps in 1805-1806, PNLH interpreters will demonstrate and discuss many of those tools and skills, such as handling flintlock firearms, camp cooking, making clothing from leather, and making canoe paddles. Visitors can learn the history and stories of the Lewis and Clark expedition: the native people that they met, the unfamiliar territory they traveled and mapped, and the strange new animals and plants they discovered.

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Sip and Stroll
Aug
14

Sip and Stroll

Join us for a beautiful evening.

This event is an excellent way for you to come and try several wineries while they waive the tasting fee. You get to try six different wineries. So grab your Girlfriends, Spouse, or Friends and have a good time with some of Walla Walla’s finest wineries. Look for the Sip & Stroll poster hanging in their windows!

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Live Music: Diego Romero
Aug
14

Live Music: Diego Romero

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

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Live Music: Diego Romero
Aug
28

Live Music: Diego Romero

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

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Live Music: Diego Romero
Sep
11

Live Music: Diego Romero

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

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Community Event: Truck Show
Sep
20

Community Event: Truck Show

Not too long ago, horses were replaced by “speed wagons,” motorized vehicles. Fort Walla Walla Museum is excited to recognize that history with the American Truck Historical Society, which will host its annual truck show.

Come out for the day and see locally owned vintage trucks, pickup trucks, vintage cars, and “old iron” on display. Meet the owners and enjoy stories about their vehicles and equipment. The Annual Truck Show includes the Blue Mountain Chapter members’ vehicles and equipment, which reflects the road transportation history and the connection with the region.

The Blue Mountain Chapter of the ATHS organizes and runs the truck show. Forty to fifty vehicles, including farm trucks, pickups, and semis, are expected to be displayed, along with small engines, tractors, and other transportation items.

Incorporated in 1971, the American Truck Historical Society preserves the history of trucks, the trucking industry, and its pioneers. An annual convention has been held each year since 1972, with a public antique truck show added in 1980. If you are interested, have stories to share, or enjoy seeing and “feeling” old trucks and cars, we look forward to meeting you!

This is the perfect event for families. There will be live music, food, fun, and fine vehicles.

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Live Music: Diego Romero
Sep
25

Live Music: Diego Romero

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

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Live Music: Diego Romero
Oct
9

Live Music: Diego Romero

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

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Downtown Farmers Market
Oct
11

Downtown Farmers Market

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

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Downtown Farmers Market
Oct
18

Downtown Farmers Market

Join us at the Downtown Farmers Market. You'll find fresh-cut flowers, flower baskets, beautifully crafted artisan items, and of course local produce. 

Interested in being a vendor at the Downtown Farmers Market? Vendor spots are still available. For more information, please contact us.

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Live Music: Diego Romero
Oct
23

Live Music: Diego Romero

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

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Downtown Trick-or-Treat
Oct
31

Downtown Trick-or-Treat

Join us for our annual Downtown Trick or Treat on October 31, from 3-5 pm. Make sure and dress up, bring your trick or treat bags and be ready to have some Halloween fun! 

This year’s trick-or-treat will feature local businesses and organizations handing out candy and goodies to your little ghosts and goblins.

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Live Music: Diego Romero
Nov
13

Live Music: Diego Romero

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

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Holiday Parade of Lights
Dec
6

Holiday Parade of Lights

The Downtown Walla Walla Foundation is pleased to present the Annual Holiday Parade of Lights. Always held on the first Saturday in December, this event features a huge variety of lighted entries and thousands of spectators who help herald in the start of the holiday shopping season.

The parade begins promptly at 6 pm at the corner of Alder and Fifth Street. The parade travels east on Alder to Spokane, Spokane to Main Street, and Main Street to Sixth. The Jolly Old Elf Himself, SANTA CLAUS, will bring the parade to a close as he makes his way into Downtown Walla Walla.

Interested in participating in the parade? There is no longer a fee to participate, so click the link to sign up below!

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Family Event: Pioneer Santa
Dec
14

Family Event: Pioneer Santa

Meet Pioneer Santa for pictures and holiday stories in the Grand Hall. Kids can enjoy a creative crafts table, and refreshments will be served with a side of holiday cheer. The event is admission-free for visitors looking to shop in the Museum Store and participate in the holiday festivities without touring the Museum.

Staff and volunteers are pleased to offer complimentary gift wrapping for all holiday purchases made in the Museum Store on this day, and all store purchases help support the Museum.

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Walla Walla BrewFest
Feb
14

Walla Walla BrewFest

Please join us for Walla Walla BrewFest with all the best Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana craft breweries and cider houses in one location!

We invite beer and cider lovers to enjoy dozens of breweries pouring sample beers and ciders at many venues in beautiful downtown Walla Walla. BrewFest is an event for beer and cider lovers and an excellent opportunity for brewers to showcase their best brews!

Note: We invite VIP ticket holders to the event one hour early, at 11 AM.

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Live Music: Diego Romero
Apr
10

Live Music: Diego Romero

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

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Workshop: Composting in Action, Part 1
Apr
8

Workshop: Composting in Action, Part 1

See the composting process as we explore the in-bed worm composting and three-bin static pile systems at the Green Park Elementary School Garden. Hear from gardener Nathan about his experience establishing the system, the challenges he encountered, their solutions, and how he has begun incorporating cafeteria food waste into the systems. Learn how composting has engaged students and how the compost made has impacted his garden space.

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Live Music: Campbell Davis
Apr
8

Live Music: Campbell Davis

Campbell Davis is an indie-rock artist with soulful folk roots reminiscent of Allen Stone, John Mayer, Drew Holcomb, Dave Matthews, and Chris Stapleton. A skilled performer with genre-blending original music and a vast array of cover songs and styles, his music has resonated with audiences in all corners of the US.

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Trivia Night
Apr
7

Trivia Night

When the gift of knowing random facts gets you bragging rights, join us every Tuesday for Trivia with a real, LIVE human host, MC Pete. We’ve got a new theme every week. And yes, winners get sweet prizes or gift cards. Cheers!

Here are the brass tracks:

  • Minimum one-person team, maximum eight-person team

  • No shouting answers, goofballs

  • A minimum of $15 spent per person or a minimum charge will be applied

  • No using phones during the round

  • Arguing judgment of answers is at the discretion of the host (YES, we have a real live human being for a host)

  • Play to have fun and have a friendly competition; we’re here for a good time!

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Community Event: Free Open House
Apr
5

Community Event: Free Open House

The Museum Open House is a chance for residents to see what’s new at the old fort — and to mark the official re-opening of the Pioneer Village for the warmer months!

With five exhibit halls and a 17-structure pioneer settlement, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Learn about the territorial prison, horse-era agricultural practices, the history of the Forts Walla Walla, and more. 

Please participate in our month-long April Fool’s Scavenger Hunt! Modern items will be hidden in some of the Museum’s exhibits, and young and old eyes can work together to find these historical inaccuracies. As you discover stories from the past, from the Oregon Trail to the horse-powered wheat harvest, kids can record things that are out of place. If you can list enough of them, you will win a small prize in the Museum Store! It’s a fun way to talk about the exhibits and identify some things that don’t quite belong.

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Live Music: Bon Débarras
Apr
4

Live Music: Bon Débarras

Bon Débarras unites music, dance, and poetry worlds by collaborating with Montreal artists Dominic Desrochers, Jean-François Dumas, and Veronique Plasse.

The group brings together a fusion of Quebecois folk music, traditional step-dancing, and global influences for a show that is full of fun and inventive energy. On guitar, banjo, violin, and harmonica, the trio opens the door to their recollections of America, and their music is at the intersection of various traditions.

Bon Débarras’ energy taps into the rhythms of today and ventures boldly on the multi-faceted road to tomorrow’s dreams in an atmosphere that transcends boundaries and ages.

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Comedy: Musical Monday: IMPROV
Apr
3

Comedy: Musical Monday: IMPROV

Meet Musical Monday, the internet’s favorite improv comedy band with over two million fans and a staggering one billion views! Brace yourself for an unforgettable night of storytelling, off-the-cuff music, and never-to-be-sung-again songs — all inspired by the crowd!

It’s a one-of-a-kind show where you call the shots, and we turn your suggestions into comedy gold. Don’t miss the improv musical event taking the internet by storm!

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First Thursday: A Kaleidoscope of Handbell Music
Apr
3

First Thursday: A Kaleidoscope of Handbell Music

Join for a free concert with the Kaleidoscope Belles & Harmony playing a diverse program entitled A Kaleidoscope of Handbell Music. Musicians Debra Pankaskie, Megan Rickaby (bells), Kate Wolf (bells and flute), Ben Gish (cello), and Dixie Cramer (piano) will perform.

Bring a bag lunch and enjoy!

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FILM: Seattle Jewish Film Festival Shorts Program
Apr
2

FILM: Seattle Jewish Film Festival Shorts Program

When people speak of grit, they usually mean the power of perseverance. From a secular mindset, grit is a manifestation of stick-to-it-tiveness. For this block of short films, we explore a more divine form of resilience, hashivenu — a reaffirming of faith in challenging times of grief or crisis. This strand of seven cinematic gems exhibits the transformation through adversity to resilience.

Join us for the Seattle Jewish Film Festival for 2025’s short film showcase, Hashivenu: Return Us. Our Director of Film Programming, Warren Etheredge, curated this short film collection.

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Workshop: Composting Basics
Apr
1

Workshop: Composting Basics

Discover why composting is a preferable alternative to landfilling organic waste. Learn about the different home-scale composting options and turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost for your garden and landscape!

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Family Event: April Fools' Scavenger Hunt
Apr
1

Family Event: April Fools' Scavenger Hunt

Fort Walla Walla Museum is officially ready for spring! April is the start of our annual April Fools Scavenger Hunt. Modern items will be hidden in some of the Museum’s exhibits—list them all and get a prize in the Museum Store!

The first day of the event is Saturday, April 1st, and the last day is Sunday, April 30th. The Museum is open from 10 am-5 pm daily. Guests are invited to participate in the Scavenger Hunt, a fun way to talk about the exhibits and identify some things that don’t quite belong.

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Live Music: Sunday Afternoon Jazz Club
Mar
30

Live Music: Sunday Afternoon Jazz Club

Join us for guitarist Michael Kelly with Andrés Dankel Ibañez on Trumpet. 

Michael Kelly has played professionally in the Northwest since the early 1990s. He was a part of the Seattle-based blues bands Albro Swift, Deacon Blue, and Milagro. 

He presents music that grooves slowly and runs deep. He plays loud enough to enjoy but never overpowering — loud enough to hear but never intrusive.

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Live Music: Skerryvore
Mar
29

Live Music: Skerryvore

From the remote island of Tiree to headlining festivals worldwide, Skerryvore has skyrocketed to become one of Scotland’s finest musical exports. And it’s easy to see why. Their eclectic fusion of folk, rock, and Americana – with thundering drums and bagpipes – is as rich as a single malt scotch.

Since setting sail, Skerryvore has performed in over 25 countries and scooped up Scotland’s “Live Act of the Year” award – three times. With their distinctive mix of fiddle, accordions, pipes, and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass, drums, and keys. Skerryvore fuses outstanding musicianship with pure joy.

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Live Music: Deep Sea Diver
Mar
29

Live Music: Deep Sea Diver

Deep Sea Diver is a Seattle-based rock band led by guitarist and vocalist Jessica Dobson, who recently signed up with Sub Pop Records to release their music to the world and beyond.

The rapturous “Billboard Heart” is a stunning introduction to Deep Sea Diver’s universe. The song puts Dobson and her band in the company of St. Vincent, TV on the Radio, and Flock of Dimes, bands that have found ornate and magnetic ways to make indie rock by discarding notions of how it must sound or what it must say. Dobson punches through her past here with this new song and forthcoming album. As she howls during “Billboard Heart,” she is “welcoming the future by letting go of it.” 

Dobson offers this in the song “‘Billboard Heart,” which is a song that felt like a strange transmission, a new emotion, and a spirit-filled dream when it came. It is my nod to the simplicity of my favorite Tom Petty songs and my love for Wim Wenders’ film Paris, Texas. The feeling of standing in the lonesome desert, embracing every particle of yourself, even the ones that are hard to look at, and fighting for your spirit to move through this world without entanglement. It is about being present and embracing the future while wholeheartedly letting go of any control I think I have in this life. ‘Billboard Heart’ is both a longing for something that may not exist and a place where I can be free.” 

“Billboard Heart” is Deep Sea Diver’s first new music since Impossible Weight, the band’s Billboard charting album from 2020. It includes the title track duet with Sharon Van Etten and “Stop Pretending,” which made “NPR Music’s “100 Best Songs of 2020.” Impossible Weight was also #1 on KEXP’s “Top 90.3 Albums of 2020” list. 

In addition to her work as Deep Sea Diver, Dobson has logged time as a touring member for Beck and The Shins and has performed with numerous other musicians, including Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Spoon, Boeckner, and Dinosaur Jr. In addition to headline touring, they’ve supported the likes of Death Cab for Cutie and Wilco. Most recently, Deep Sea Diver played to the largest audiences of their career, supporting Pearl Jam twice within the last year — first with a handful of dates in the Fall of 2023 and, more recently, a lengthier run in May 2024.

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Live Music: Ivan Huerta
Mar
29

Live Music: Ivan Huerta

Ivan Huerta is a skilled melodic acoustic guitarist and composer. Born in Southern California and raised in Arizona, Ivan now resides in Walla Walla, where he continues to create intricate guitar-driven music.

With a deep passion for music and poetry, Ivan has spent much of his life crafting beautiful instrumental pieces that reflect his unique musical voice. By day, he works as a baker, but by night, he immerses himself in acoustic guitar, creating melodies that resonate with his audience.

We will also be serving our 2025 spring releases, complemented with high-end BBQ perfection by the charismatic Jack Arnold, International BBQ Event Host. In addition, enjoy heavy appetizers, fresh salads.

The event will feature these spring releases:

  • 2022 Long Cork Merlot

  • 2022 Terra Barrone Sangiovese

  • 2022 Margin Call Cabernet Sauvignon

  • 2024 Rosé of Sangiovese

  • 2024 Gold Standard Gruner Veltliner

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Sellers Class Workshop
Mar
29

Sellers Class Workshop

Thinking About Selling?

Now is a great time to sell your home; we’re here to help you do it quickly and for top dollar!

  • Learn expert tips for selling in today’s competitive market

  • Get answers to all your home-selling questions

  • Enjoy a complimentary lunch

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Live Music: Terry Lamont
Mar
28

Live Music: Terry Lamont

Please join us for a fun and entertaining evening. Terry Lamont’s music is inspired by artists such as Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Buffet, and Zac Brown. Lamont likes to refer to what he plays as “Tropical Rock.”

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Live Music: Paul Smith
Mar
28

Live Music: Paul Smith

Paul Smith learned to play Irish fiddle 50 years ago from the patriarch of the legendary Glackin fiddling clan, Tomas Glackin, in Dublin, Ireland.

Playing a variety of stringed instruments, he has been part of music in the Northwest for decades, releasing albums on the Flying Fish label, touring solo with his band Ellipsis, composing music for the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and Chanticleer, and publishing research and recordings on early African-American banjo music.

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Live Music: Diego Romero
Mar
27

Live Music: Diego Romero

Diego Romero, winner of the 2019 Best New Blues Band award from the IEBS, is an electrifying performer known for his explosive guitar skills and powerful vocals. Raised in Walla Walla Valley in a Hispanic household, Diego was exposed to various music genres, but the raw emotion of Blues became his true passion. A self-taught musician, he learned multiple instruments, ultimately finding his love for guitar. Influenced by legends like Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Diego has played at numerous clubs and festivals across the Northwest, even opening for Curtis Salgado. Known as ‘Dynamite Diego,’ he brings high-energy performances that captivate audiences.

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Trivia Night
Mar
25

Trivia Night

When the gift of knowing random facts gets you bragging rights, join us every Tuesday for Trivia with a real, LIVE human host, MC Pete. We’ve got a new theme every week. And yes, winners get sweet prizes or gift cards. Cheers!

Here are the brass tracks:

  • Minimum one-person team, maximum eight-person team

  • No shouting answers, goofballs

  • A minimum of $15 spent per person or a minimum charge will be applied

  • No using phones during the round

  • Arguing judgment of answers is at the discretion of the host (YES, we have a real live human being for a host)

  • Play to have fun and have a friendly competition; we’re here for a good time!

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Live Music: Sunday Afternoon Jazz Club
Mar
23

Live Music: Sunday Afternoon Jazz Club

Join us for guitarist Michael Kelly with Andrés Dankel Ibañez on Trumpet. 

Michael Kelly has played professionally in the Northwest since the early 1990s. He was a part of the Seattle-based blues bands Albro Swift, Deacon Blue, and Milagro. 

He presents music that grooves slowly and runs deep. He plays loud enough to enjoy but never overpowering — loud enough to hear but never intrusive.

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Live Music: Remembering WWII — 80 Years
Mar
23

Live Music: Remembering WWII — 80 Years

This performance will celebrate Veterans — the brave men and women who have served our country. This event is especially timely because 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. 

This musical tribute will also celebrate our valley’s wonderful collaboration and vast talent as a joint endeavor between Walla Walla Choral Society and Walla Walla Valley Bands. Both organizations are honored to unite, spotlighting the music and “greatest generation” from this era. 

Throughout the early 1940s, music played a key role in the American war effort. Families gathered around their radios for wartime updates and to enjoy music designed to boost morale and help them grapple with the complex and extraordinary feelings of loss. Songs ranged from patriotic to sentimental, toe-tapping to quietly nostalgic. 

Glen Miller, the leader of the Army Air Force Band, toured to bring hope and entertainment to exhausted soldiers and weary workers at home. Kate Smith, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby, and the Andrews Sisters are some of the era’s amazing singers. The lively Big Band, Swing, and Jazz music of the time brought a sense of hope and celebration then — and will do so again in this performance.

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Live Theater: Carmelita Colon: A Living History Presentation
Mar
23

Live Theater: Carmelita Colon: A Living History Presentation

A Vindication for the Unwritten – or How to Write Yourself Back Into History

Written by Ana Maria Campoy

Meet Carmelita Colon. Born in Mexico, she arrived in Walla Walla, Washington Territory, with her husband Sebastian in the 1860s. They ran a mule train to the gold mines in Idaho for several years. Later, they sold tamales and ran a Mexican restaurant in Walla Walla.

What was life like in Walla Walla in the late 1800s? What was Carmelita’s life like? Might she have seen women’s rights pioneers Susan B. Anthony and Abigail Scott Duniway speak about suffrage when they toured the Pacific Northwest (including Walla Walla) in 1871?

Based on extensive research, Ana Maria Campoy has created a vibrant portrait of Carmelita Colon, from her childhood in Mexico to life in California and then migration to Washington. She brought this early Walla Walla resident to life and wrote her back into history.

Carmelita is being developed by Key City Public Theatre (KCPT) in Port Townsend under a Washington Stories Fund grant from Humanities Washington. A one-woman show, another character will be the Voice of History.

This program will be followed by a Q&A/discussion period with the audience involving Carmelita, the playwright, and another researcher. Audience interaction is an important part of this and all public humanities programs.

The program is part of KCPT’s Washington Women’s History Tour: Suffrage Lecture Series – a dramatic chronology of the suffrage/women’s rights movement across Washington State, focusing on under-represented voices and little-known stories of BIPOC women.

An expanded, fully-staged version of Carmelita will run as part of Key City Public Theatre’s mainstage season beginning in late April. A touring version will also be available.

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