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| Rockin' Jake Band |
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| Date: | July 11 |
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| Location: | Barnaby's Pub on Wellington Ave |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 525-7142 |
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| Price: | $5.00 per person |
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| Hours: | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
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| Description: | Rockin' Jake has been hailed by many as one of the premier harmonica players in the country.His original sound is a hybrid of second line, swamp funk, blues and zydeco with influences from Paul Butterfield, Big Walter Horton, James Cotton, The Meters,WAR, J. Geils Band, Clifton Chenier, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. |
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| 8th Annual Chalk It Up Art Contest |
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| Date: | July 12 |
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| Location: | Downtown Walla Walla, 1st and Main |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 527-4527 |
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| Price: | $4.00 per team / $2.00 per individual |
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| Hours: | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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| Description: | Grab a friend and head on down to the 4th annual Chalk It Up! chalk art contest held on the sideways of downtown Walla Walla. |
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| Athena's Caledonian Games |
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| Date: | July 12,13 |
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| Location: | Athena City Park |
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| Description: | The purpose of the Caledonian Games Association is "to preserve and perpetuate Scottish social manners and customs" as sited in the 1899 Constitution of the Caledonian Society of Umatilla County; and to illuminate the city of Athena and its heritage.
Our shared vision is to sponsor the Caledonian Games, a Scottish Heritage Festival with games, events, entertainment, music, food and dancing that are founded in the Scottish tradition. |
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| Website: | www.athenacaledoniangames.org |
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| July Spin-In |
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| Date: | July 13 |
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| Location: | Kirkman House Museum, 214 North Colville St |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-4373 |
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| Hours: | 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Description: | The July Spin-In at the Kirkman House Museum Textile Center is open to all fiber artists, including spinners, weavers, and people interested in learning more about fiber arts. Crafters are encouraged to bring samples of their work.
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| Website: | www.kirkmanhousemuseum.org |
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| Anything Goes |
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| Date: | July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 20, 24, 25, 26 |
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| Location: | Fort Walla Walla Amphitheater |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 527-4255 |
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| Price: | $6 - $20 |
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| Hours: | 8:00 PM |
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| Description: | Spirits will be lifted, hearts will be warmed, and toes will be tapping when the Fort Walla Walla Amphitheater is transformed into the cruise ship SS America for Cole Porter’s classic comedy, Anything Goes, presented by the Walla Walla Community College Foundation. This laugh-a-minute tap dancing extravaganza at sea features a ship full of zany and intriguing characters. Box office opens at 6:45 pm, doors open at 7:00, and the show begins at 8:00.
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| Website: | www.wwcc.edu/summermusical |
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| "Abstracts: The Consequence of Creation" Opening Reception |
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| Date: | July 18 |
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| Location: | Carnegie Art Center 109 S Palouse Street |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 525-4270 |
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| Price: | Free |
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| Hours: | 5-7 pm |
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| Description: | This exhibit showcases regional artists Lorie Baxter, Anne Collett, Reggie Mace and Colleen Sargen |
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| Website: | www.carnegieart.com |
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| Logs to Frogs |
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| Date: | July 19, 20 |
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| City: | Milton-Freewater |
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| Phone: | (509) 938-8236 |
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| Description: | Milton-Freewater's third annual chainsaw carving competition, Logs to Frogs will once again pit chainsaw artists against each other to creat a frog-themed carving out of a 5-6 foot spruce tree. |
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| Website: | muddyfrogwatercountry.com |
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| "BIG!" - 2008 Winemaker's Dinner Series |
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| Date: | July 18, 19 |
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| Location: | Marcus Whitman Hotel, Six W Rose Street |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 524-5110 |
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| Price: | $1,099 Deluxe/$1,299 Luxury |
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| Description: | Bright, Bold and Beautiful Cabs from six wineries. Each fabulous couple's weekend package features: -Two night's stay at the Historic Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center in your choice of deluxe or luxury accommodations. -Special wine country gift bag in your guest room. -A welcoming reception Friday evening with an opportunity to meet the winemakers, sample wine and enjoy light hors d'oeurves. -Saturday morning breakfast with Chef Bear. -Saturday tour at participating wineries with a special tasting. -Saturday wine country picnic luncheon. -Saturday evening dinner extravaganza featuring finely paired wines and innovative cuisine. -Sunday morning Hot & Healthy Breakfast in The Empire Ballroom. |
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| Website: | www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com/index.cfm?page=nav6&psub=1 |
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| Downtown Walla Walla Summer Concerts |
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| Date: | July 18 |
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| Location: | 1st and Main St |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-8755 |
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| Hours: | 5-7 p.m. |
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| Description: | No Quarter – double lead guitars playing 60's & 70's classic rock |
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| Website: | www.downtownwallawalla.com |
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| Evening at the Dayton Depot |
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| Date: | July 20 |
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| City: | Dayton |
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| Phone: | (509) 382-2026 |
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| Description: | Spend a fun-filled summer evening at the Dayton Depot Courtyard Wine & Beer Social. Highlights include live and silent auctions of art, antiques and collectibles |
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| Website: | historicdaytondepot.org |
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| Logs to Frogs |
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| Date: | July 19,20 |
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| Location: | Sallee Lot on South Columbia |
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| City: | Milton-Freewater |
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| Phone: | (541) 938-8236 |
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| Price: | Free |
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| Description: | Chainsaw Carving Competition, "Logs to Frogs" pit Chainsaw artists against each other in their attempt to create a whimsical frog-themed craving during this two day event |
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| Website: | www.muddyfrogwatercountry.com |
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| Walla Walla Sweet Onion Festival |
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| Date: | July 19,20 |
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| Location: | Downtown Walla Walla |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 525-1031 |
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| Hours: | 10 am - 6 pm |
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| Description: | A salute to the
sweetest onion.
Arts & crafts,
games,
entertainment,
sweet onion
cooking and
contests. |
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| Website: | www.sweetonions.org/festival/2008 |
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| Summer BENE-FEST 2008 |
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| Date: | July 26 |
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| Location: | Martin Field at Borleske Stadium |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 240-4229 |
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| Price: | $8.00 in advance, $10 at door, Kids under 11 free |
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| Hours: | 3:00pm |
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| Description: | Need to Breathe in live Concert to benefit Habitat for Humanity |
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| Website: | www.myspace.com/wilsonpromotions |
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| Ice Cream Social |
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| Date: | July 27 |
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| Location: | 755 Myra Road |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 525-7703 |
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| Price: | $7 adults, $6 seniors and students, $3 children 6-12, under 6 are free |
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| Hours: | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day |
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| Description: | Dip into free ice cream and enjoy live music and entertainment, Living History performance, classic autos and a craft show with demonstrations and items for sale. |
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| Website: | www.fortwallawallamuseum.org |
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| 2008 Northstar Golf Tournament |
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| Date: | July 31 |
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| Location: | Walla Walla Country Club |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509-) 527-4275 |
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| Price: | $150 for the tournament and barbecue, or $75 to attend the barbecue only. |
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| Description: | Where else do you get to play a lovely, historic golf course with renowned wine makers in your foursome and the folks in the on-course beverage carts are pouring world-class merlots?
·Where else are nearly two dozen magnums of some of WA’s best wines are given away as tournament prizes?
·Where else do you get to enjoy a wonderful summer barbeque at dusk on a patio with the aforementioned winemakers, many of whom have brought many of their best bottles, as well as some things from their secret stashes, for the beverage bar?
·Where else do you end up in a foursome with, say, Mike Dunham, Ron Coleman, Tom Glaze, Chris Figgins, Matt Huse or Dave Merfeld, just to name a few, and who knows what might show up in your cart during the round. (A word to the wise – bring a corkscrew.)
·And where else do you get to support a terrific cause – the Stan Clarke Memorial Scholarship – with a donation that is tax-deductible
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| Website: | www.northstarmerlot.com |
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| Willow's Artist's Reception - Human Form |
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| Date: | August 1 |
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| Location: | 2 East Rose ST |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 876-2247 |
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| Price: | Free |
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| Hours: | 5:00 pm |
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| Description: | Human Form: Artists’ Interpretations. Local artists: Laci Cole, Carol Cole, Thomas Emmerson, L. A. Fairbanks, and Bill Piper.
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| Website: | www.willow-wallawalla.com |
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| Hot Glass |
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| Date: | August 2 |
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| Location: | 925 E. St |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-0244 |
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| Price: | $75 per person |
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| Hours: | 9:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
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| Description: | Your creativity, some glass and a kiln can create jewelry, small plate or bowl. The the aim is to fuse and slump glass in a kiln. Good for beginners those curious about working in glass. |
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| Website: | www.gildedglassclasses.blogspot.com |
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| Battle of the Bands |
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| Date: | August 2 |
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| Location: | Crawford Park, 4th and Main |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 527-4527 |
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| Price: | Free for bands, $2.00 per spectator |
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| Hours: | 7:30 pm |
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| Description: | The annual Battle of the Bands is open to any band wishing to showcase their talent. |
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| YMCA Peach Basket Classic |
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| Date: | August 2,3 |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 525-8863 |
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| Description: | As many as 300 teams compete in the annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament. In addition to local teams, players come from all over the Northwest and turn Main Street into a hub of hoopsters. |
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| Website: | www.peachbasketclassic.com |
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| Shakespeare Uncork'd |
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| Date: | August 6,7,8,9 and 10 |
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| Location: | Fort Walla Walla Amphitheater |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Price: | Adults $12; Children 12 and under $6 |
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| Hours: | 8:00 PM |
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| Description: | The Seattle Shakespeare Company presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream with a twist of fun – it’s set in Vegas circa 1960. Festivities and wine gardens happen before the performances begin each evening.
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| Website: | www.shakespeareuncorked.org |
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| Date: | July 18 - August 15 |
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| Location: | Carnegie Art Center 109 S. Palouse St. |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 525-4270 |
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| Hours: | Regular hours 11-4:30 Tues. - Sat. |
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| Description: | This exhibit showcases regional artists Lorie Baxter, Anne Collett, Reggie Mace and Colleen Sargen.
Show runs through Aug. 15
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| Website: | www.carnegieart.com |
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| Cargnegie Art Center Exhibit |
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| Date: | July 15 - August 15 |
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| Location: | Carnegie Art Center 109 South Palouse |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 525-4270 |
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| Description: | "Regional Abstracts" showcases mixed media exhibit of abstract artwork |
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| Website: | carnegieart.com |
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| Downtown Walla Walla Summer Concerts |
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| Date: | August 15 |
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| Location: | 1st and Main St |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-8755 |
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| Hours: | 5-7 p.m. |
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| Description: | Gary Hemenway & Friends – covers and original music ranging from pop to jazz to blues and everything in between (could be just Gary with a keyboard, or an entire band could show up – the audience should prepare to be surprised!) |
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| Website: | www.downtownwallawalla.com |
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| Muddy Frogwater Festival |
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| Date: | August 15-17 |
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| Location: | Milton-Freewater, Or |
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| City: | Milton-Freewater |
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| Phone: | (541) 938-5563 |
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| Description: | "Frogs will jump, babies will beam and Yantis Park will come alive with music, dance, vendors and kids' activities... for the Muddy Frogwater Country Classic Festival." |
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| Website: | www.muddyfrogwaterfestival.com |
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| "Chef's Choice" - 2008 Winemaker's Dinner Series |
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| Date: | August 22, 23 |
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| Location: | Marcus Whitman Hotel, Six W Rose Street |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 524-5110 |
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| Price: | $1,099 Deluxe/$1,299 Luxury |
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| Description: | Chef Bear shares six of his favorite wines. Each fabulous couple's weekend package features: -Two night's stay at the Historic Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center in your choice of deluxe or luxury accommodations. -Special wine country gift bag in your guest room. -A welcoming reception Friday evening with an opportunity to meet the winemakers, sample wine and enjoy light hors d'oeurves. -Saturday morning breakfast with Chef Bear. -Saturday tour at participating wineries with a special tasting. -Saturday wine country picnic luncheon. -Saturday evening dinner extravaganza featuring finely paired wines and innovative cuisine. -Sunday morning Hot & Healthy Breakfast in The Empire Ballroom. |
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| Website: | www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com/index.cfm?page=nav6&psub=1 |
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| Celebrate Women's History |
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| Date: | August 30 |
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| Location: | Fort Walla Walla Museum, 755 Myra Road |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 525-7703 |
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| Description: | Fort Walla Walla Museum's "Living History" performances honor the ratification of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution that granted women the right to vote. |
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| Website: | www.fortwallawallamuseum.org |
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| Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days |
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| Date: | 8/27/08 to 8/31//08 |
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| Location: | Walla Walla County Fairgrounds |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 527-3247 |
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| Description: | Annual Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days including Exhibits, Livestock Competitions, Parimutuel Horse Racing, Rides, Entertainment, Pro Rodeo Events, a demolition derby, and Concert featuring Neal McCoy.
Get a full description of details and events by going to fairgrounds website.
Admission
Adults $ 6.00
Children (Ages 6 - 15) $ 3.00
Children (5 & Under) FREE
Season Pass (5 Days) $ 20.00
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| Website: | www.wallawallafairgrounds.com/ |
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| Walla Walla High School Class of 1968 Reunion |
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| Date: | August 29, 30 |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Website: | www.wallawallahighschool1968.com |
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| "Mix It Up" - 2008 Winemaker's Dinner Series |
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| Date: | September 5, 6 |
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| Location: | Marcus Whitman Hotel, Six W Rose Street |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 524-5110 |
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| Price: | $999 Deluxe/$1,199 Luxury |
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| Description: | Each fabulous couple's weekend package features: -Two night's stay at the Historic Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center in your choice of deluxe or luxury accommodations. -Special wine country gift bag in your guest room. -A welcoming reception Friday evening with an opportunity to meet the winemakers, sample wine and enjoy light hors d'oeurves. -Saturday morning breakfast with Chef Bear. -Saturday tour at participating wineries with a special tasting. -Saturday wine country picnic luncheon. -Saturday evening dinner extravaganza featuring finely paired wines and innovative cuisine. -Sunday morning Hot & Healthy Breakfast in The Empire Ballroom. |
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| Website: | www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com/index.cfm?page=nav6&psub=1 |
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| Willow's Artist's Reception - Human Form |
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| Date: | September 5 |
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| Location: | 2 East Rose ST |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 876-2247 |
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| Price: | |
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| Hours: | 5:00 pm |
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| Description: | Human Form: Artists’ Interpretations. Local artists: Laci Cole, Carol Cole, Thomas Emmerson, L. A. Fairbanks, and Bill Piper.
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| Website: | www.willow-wallawalla.com |
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| Wheelin Walla Walla Weekend |
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| Date: | September 5,6 |
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| Location: | Downtown Walla Walla and throughout Walla Walla |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-3558 |
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| Price: | Spectators FREE |
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| Hours: | 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
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| Description: | This two-day antique and classic car show
draws entries from all over the Northwest.
Events include the Friday night cruise, a
car show on Main St. and a Saturday
street dance. |
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| Website: | www.wheelinwallawallaweekend.com |
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| Eddie McMurdo Horse Show |
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| Date: | September 13,14 |
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| Location: | Walla Walla County Fairgrounds |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-4067 |
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| Description: | With colorful costumes and fun, this show features many riding styles, classes and groups |
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| Marcus Whitman Gem and Mineral Show |
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| Date: | September 13,14 |
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| Location: | Walla Walla County Fairgrounds |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-3673 |
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| Description: | A rock hound’s delight. Exhibits of
magnificent gems, minerals, crystals and
jewelry. |
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| Downtown Walla Walla Summer Concerts |
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| Date: | September 19 |
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| Location: | 1st and Main St |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-8755 |
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| Price: | |
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| Hours: | 5-7 p.m. |
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| Description: | The Part-Time Band – house band for the “Neither Here Nor There” variety show plays a variety of styles and includes vocals, keyboard, acoustic guitar, bass, drums and possibly violin, mandolin, harmonica or banjo
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| Website: | www.downtownwallawalla.com |
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| Geoff Tate of Queensryche Concert |
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| Date: | September 20 |
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| Location: | Three Rivers Winery |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 526-9463 |
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| Price: | Tickets are $100 per person and include a picnic dinner and logo wineglass. |
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| Hours: | Gates open at 4:00pm, dinner is available from 4:00pm-5:00pm, and Geoff Tate will take the stage at 5:00pm |
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| Description: | Geoff Tate, the lead singer of Queensryche, will be here doing a solo gig. He will play music from his solo album as well as some Queensryche songs, and will be 'plugged in'. Get ready for the event of the summer! Gates open at 4:00pm, dinner is available from 4:00pm-5:00pm, and Geoff Tate will take the stage at 5:00pm. There are only 250 tickets available and we expect an early sell-out so book early! Tickets are available by calling the winery at 509-526-9463 |
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| Website: | www.threeriverswinery.com |
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| Pioneer Fall Festival |
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| Date: | September 21 |
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| Location: | Waitsburg |
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| City: | Waitsburg |
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| Phone: | (509) 337-6287 |
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| Description: | The Waitsburg Historical Society opens its
meticulously restored Victorian Mansion.
Waitsburg Lions offer a buffalo barbecue
with music, horse-drawn wagon rides,
antique autos and a vintage clothing style
show. |
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| Walla Walla Quilt Festival |
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| Date: | September 19-21 |
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| Location: | Walla Walla County Fairgrounds |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (541) 938-6130 |
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| Description: | This annual event attracts guests from
all over the Northwest. Highlights of the
festival include a quilt show of new
creations as well as those from years past.
Special workshops, demonstrations and
an auction put the finishing touches on the
festivities. |
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| Website: | www.wallawallaquiltfestival.org |
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| Fall Harvest Festival / German Heritage Day |
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| Date: | September 20-21 |
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| Location: | Fort Walla Walla Museum, 755 Myra Road |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 525-7703 |
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| Description: | This marks the 16th season of the festival where visitors can watch demonstrations of pioneer crafts, spinning, weaving, and candle making. Living History performers and exhibitors recreate the old-time harvest get-together atmosphere. |
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| Website: | www.fortwallawallamuseum.org/ |
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| "Works on Paper" Exhibit |
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| Date: | September 2-25 |
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| Location: | Carnegie Art Center 109 South Palouse |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 525-4270 |
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| Description: | Walla Walla's Carnegie Arts Center displays artwork exclusively made of or on paper. |
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| Website: | carnegieart.com |
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| Waitsburg Salmon Bake |
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| Date: | September 27 |
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| City: | Waitsburg |
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| Phone: | (509) 337-6631 |
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| Description: | Hosted by the Waitsburg Commercial Club, this fundraiser features fressh Pacific Salmon cooked over an Alderwood fire. |
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| Walla Walla Clinic 5K Crush VaPiano 10K Crush |
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| Date: | September 27 |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Description: | A pair of running events to benefit the Blue Mountain Humane Society. For more info E-mail to joanneschmitz@charter.net
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| The Gran Fondo - The Great Ride to benefit people with cancer |
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| Date: | September 27 |
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| Location: | Walla Walla Community College |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 522-5783 |
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| Description: | This event has something for everyone: horseback riding, walking, cycling, Octoberfest food and fun. 100% of net proceeds benefit cancer care and support programs at the St. Mary Regional Cancer Center |
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| Website: | smmc.com/The-Gran-Fondo.granfondo.0.html |
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| Whitman College Fall Reunion Weekend |
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| Date: | September 26 - 28 |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 527-5952 |
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| Description: | Classes 1983, 1998, 2002, 2003 and 2004 Please check the Whitman College web link for more details. |
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| Website: | www.whitman.edu/alumni/reunions.cfm |
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| Sheep to Shawl Kirkman House Museum |
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| Date: | October 4 |
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| Location: | 214 N. Colville St. |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-4373 |
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| Description: | Learn how pioneers made wool cloth, from
shearing to spinning to weaving. |
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| Website: | www.kirkmanhousemuseum.org/ |
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| Fire Ridge Vineyard Sheep Dog Trial |
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| Date: | October 3,4,5 |
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| Location: | Wildhorse Resort |
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| City: | Pendleton |
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| Phone: | (541) 938-9016 |
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| Price: | $3.00 per person |
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| Hours: | starts at 7a.m. |
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| Description: | Sheep dog handlers from throughout the Northwest will compete October 3,4,5
Top handlers are expected from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Utah and British Columbia.
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| Walla Walla Symphony |
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| Date: | October 7 |
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| Location: | Coordiner Hall, Whitman College |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-8020 |
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| Price: | |
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| Hours: | 7:30 p.m. |
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| Description: | Celebrate the Walla Walla Symphony's 102nd season as it performs "The Titan Trio: Bach, Brahms, Beethoven." |
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| Website: | wwsymphony.org |
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| Entwine |
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| Date: | October 10 |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 527-4275 |
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| Description: | Sample wines from local wineries and take part in an auction to benefit Walla Walla arts, wine and education. |
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| Website: | wallawallawine.com |
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| Dayton On Tour Weekend |
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| Date: | October 11-12 |
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| City: | Dayton |
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| Phone: | (800) 882-6299 |
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| Description: | Saturday, enjoy a gallery walk, artist demonstrations, crafts and live music. Sunday, tour historic homes and buildings hosted by owners and docents with stories about the structures. Fund raiser benefits Dayton Historic Depot. |
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| Website: | historicdayton.com |
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| Italian Heritage Days Festa |
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| Date: | October 11-12 |
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| Location: | Walla Walla County Fairgrounds |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-9418 |
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| Description: | This is the 22nd annual festa sponsored by the Italian Heritage Association. The celebration at the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds includes music and traditional dancing, Miss Italian Heritage, historic photos and displays, contests and grape stomp. |
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| Website: | festawallawalla.com |
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| Whitman Football Reunion Weekend |
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| Date: | October 17 -19 |
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| Location: | Whitman College |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (800) 835-9448 |
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| Description: | Celebrating the history of Football at Whitman College 1897-1976 |
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| Website: | www.whitman.edu/alumni/reunions.cfm |
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| Fall Festival of Foliage & Feathers |
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| Date: | Oct 23, 24, 25 |
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| Location: | Downtown Walla Walla |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| "Art of the Home" |
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| Date: | September 30 - October 31 |
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| Location: | Carnegie Art Center 109 South Palouse |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 525-4270 |
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| Description: | Walla Walla's Carnegie Center showcases functional as well as beautiful pieces for the home. Rugs, furniture, lighting, wine racks, pottery. Opening reception Friday October 3. |
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| Website: | carnegieart.com |
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| Halloween Haunted House |
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| Date: | October 25 - 31 |
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| Location: | |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 301-0185 |
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| Description: | ArtWalla Pulls out all the crative stops with this first ever Halloween fund raiser. |
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| Website: | artwalla.com |
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| Downtown Trick or Treat |
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| Date: | October 31 |
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| Location: | Downtown Walla Walla |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-8755 |
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| Price: | Free |
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| Hours: | 3:00 - 5:00 pm |
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| Description: | The businesses of Downtown Walla Walla open their doors for the young (and young-at-heart) for trick-or-treating. Come to the lobby of the Die Brucke building, next to Macy's Shoes, and have your Foto with Frankie - $5 for a 4x6 print. |
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| Website: | www.downtownwallawalla.com |
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| Walla Walla Valley Wine Tasting and Auction |
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| Date: | November 2 |
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| Location: | Marcus Whitman Hotel |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (508) 386-2757 |
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| Description: | Spend an elegant evening at the Marcus Whitman Hotel for the 24th annual benefit for Planned Parenthood. |
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| Walla Walla Symphony Presents "Tubby the Tuba" |
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| Date: | November 20 |
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| Location: | Coordiner Hall, Whitman College |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-8020 |
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| Price: | Free |
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| Hours: | 7:30 p.m. |
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| Description: | It's the family concert with music and fun for everyone! A free Family Concert with special "food-raiser" for area food banks.
Bring a non-perishable food item and join us for the delightful, free family concert. Thursday, November 20, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
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| Website: | wwsymphony.org |
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| Dayton's Christmans Kickoff |
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| Date: | November 28-29 |
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| City: | Dayton |
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| Phone: | (800) 882-6299 |
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| Description: | The holidays arrive at Historic Dayton's Main Street with bright lights and festivities. Santa, hay rides, wine tasting, Christmas Market at the Depot and fireworks. |
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| Website: | historicdayton.com |
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| Victorian Christmas Open House |
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| Date: | December 3 |
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| Location: | Frazier Farmstead Museum, 1403 Chestnut Street |
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| City: | Milton-Freewater |
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| Phone: | (541) 938-4636 |
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| Description: | Celebrate the holidays in the beautifully decorated Frazier Farmstead museum. |
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| Website: | museum.bmi.net |
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| CP Christmas Tree Lighting |
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| Date: | December 3 |
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| Location: | |
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| City: | College Place |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-1200 |
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| Description: | This annual College Place community event has become a Valley attraction. Celebrate with the lighting of the tree and share hot chocolate at the fire station. |
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| Website: | ci.college-place.wa.us |
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| Bright Lights Parade & Tree Lighting |
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| Date: | December 5 |
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| Location: | |
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| City: | Milton-Freewater |
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| Phone: | (541) 938-5563 |
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| Description: | It's Happy Holidays in Milton-Freewater with the Bright Lights Parade and community Christmas tree. |
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| Website: | mfchamber.com |
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| Holiday Farmers Market |
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| Date: | December 6 |
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| Location: | |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 520-3647 |
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| Description: | Music, art and fun at a special holiday Farmers Market in Downtown Walla Walla. |
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| Website: | gowallawallafarmersmarket.com |
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| Walla Walla Feast of Carols |
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| Date: | December 7 |
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| Location: | Cordiner Hall, Whitman College |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 527-5232 |
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| Price: | |
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| Description: | This joyous, free musical event features school and college choirs from the Walla Walla area. |
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| Website: | whitman.edu |
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| Waitsburg's Home Town Christmas |
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| Date: | December 7 |
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| Location: | |
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| City: | Waitsburg |
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| Phone: | (509) 337-8875 |
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| Description: | Just like a storybook holiday, Waitsburg shines with decorations and festivities including arts and crafts, music and a lighted parade down Main Street. |
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| Website: | cityofwaitsburg.com |
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| Victorian Christmas Jubilee |
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| Date: | December 6 |
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| Location: | 214 N. Colville St. |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-4373 |
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| Price: | Free |
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| Hours: | 1:30 - 5:30 pm |
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| Description: | The Kirkman House Museum invites the community to join in welcoming the holiday season on December 6th at this annual tradition. The Kirkman House’s Victorian Christmas Jubilee is free and open to the public. Stop by to enjoy the music, stories of Christmases past, and sweet treats with Saint Nicholas. |
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| Website: | www.kirkmanhousemuseum.org |
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| The Macy's Christmas Parade of Lights |
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| Date: | December 6 |
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| Location: | Downtown Walla Walla |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-8755 |
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| Price: | |
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| Hours: | 6:00p.m. |
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| Description: | More than 50 lighted floats brighten Main Street. |
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| Website: | www.downtownwallawalla.com |
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| Holiday Barrel Tasting |
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| Date: | December 6 & 7 |
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| Location: | |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 526-3117 |
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| Description: | Amidst the festive atmosphere of the season, winemakers and their cellar staffs provide samples of future
releases straight. In the true spirit
of the Valley, each winery participates in its own unique way, offering a variety of features including art, music, culinaria and more. Many use the event to raise funds and awareness for a host of worthy causes. |
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| Website: | www.wallawallawine.com |
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| "The Nutcracker" |
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| Date: | December 13, 14 |
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| Location: | Cordiner Hall, Whitman College |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-8020 |
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| Price: | |
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| Description: | The Walla Walla Symphony brightens Whitman's Cordiner Hall with two performances of this traditional holiday musical: Saturday, December 13, 2008, 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 14, 2008, 3: 00 p.m. |
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| Website: | wwsymphony.org |
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| Saturday Soiree Chamber Series |
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| Date: | Febraury 7 |
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| Location: | Walla Walla Country Club |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-8020 |
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| Price: | $15 per person |
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| Hours: | 7:30 PM |
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| Description: | Relax and enjoy wine tasting courtesy of our wine sponsor as well as complimentary hors d’oeuvres as Symphony musicians share baroque, classical, and contemporary music, introduced by the Maestro, Yaacov Bergman, and the musicians themselves. Coffee, tea, beer and soft drinks are also available. Seating is limited so get your tickets early. |
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| Website: | www.wwsymphony.com |
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| Walla Walla Symphony Presents "Romeo & Juliet" |
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| Date: | 2/10/2009 |
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| Location: | Coordiner Hall, Whitman College |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-8020 |
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| Price: | |
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| Hours: | 7:30 p.m. |
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| Description: | Celebrate the Walla Walla Symphony's 102nd season as it performs:
J. Straus—Wine, Women and Song, Waltz Op. 333
R. Straus—Duet Concertino
Susan Hess, bassoon
Tom Hess, clarinet
Danzi—Duet Concertino
Leonard Garrison, flute
Shannon Garrison, clarinet
Tchaikowsky—Romeo & Juliet
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| Website: | wwsymphony.org |
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| Walla Walla Symphony - Discovery Series "Marley's Ghost" |
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| Date: | February 22, 2009 |
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| Location: | Coordiner Hall, Whitman College |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-8020 |
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| Price: | |
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| Hours: | 3 p.m. |
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| Description: | Since forming in the mid-’80s, Marley’s Ghost has built a singular reputation among discerning roots-music lovers for its instrumental virtuosity, ultra-tight four-part harmonies and animated live performances.
Meet the band:
Jon Wilcox (vocals, mandolin, rhythm guitar, guitar, bouzouki)
Mike Phelan (vocals, lead guitars, fiddle, Dobro, bass, lap steel)
Ed Littlefield Jr. (vocals, pedal steel guitar, Highland bagpipes, keyboards, mandolin, Dobro, lead guitar)
Jerry Fletcher (vocals, drums, percussion, keyboards, arranger)
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| Website: | wwsymphony.org |
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| Saturday Soiree Chamber Series |
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| Date: | March 7 |
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| Location: | Walla Walla Country Club |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-8020 |
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| Price: | $15 per person |
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| Hours: | 7:30 PM |
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| Description: | Relax and enjoy wine tasting courtesy of our wine sponsor as well as complimentary hors d’oeuvres as Symphony musicians share baroque, classical, and contemporary music, introduced by the Maestro, Yaacov Bergman, and the musicians themselves. Coffee, tea, beer and soft drinks are also available. Seating is limited so get your tickets early.
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| Website: | www.wwsymphony.com |
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| Walla Walla Symphony Concert Series - "St. Pat's Delight" |
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| Date: | March 10, 2009 |
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| Location: | Cordiner Hall, Whitman College |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-8020 |
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| Price: | |
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| Hours: | 7:30 pm |
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| Description: |
Celebrate the Walla Walla Symphony's 102nd season as it performs:
Anderson—Irish Suite
Coppola—Accordian Concerto
Peter Soave, accordionist
Sullivan—Irish Symphony
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| Website: | www.wwsymphony.com |
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| Feast Walla Walla II |
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| Date: | April 11 |
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| Location: | 1st Ave between Main and Alder |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-8755 |
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| Price: | $45.00 |
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| Hours: | 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Description: | Our historic, award-winning downtown will set the scene for a fabulous afternoon of gastronomic and sensory entertainment in a heated, canopied venue covering First Avenue, between Main Street and Alder. Over 50 vendors will be sampling their wares including 16 fine restaurants and food purveyors, 29 wineries, and 10 exceptional artists. Musical entertainment will provide additional ambience and a chance to take a moment—and a sip—from a busy and delightfully creative atmosphere. Adding to the attendee’s experience will be availability to purchase the wines being poured throughout the afternoon. |
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| Website: | www.feastwallawalla.com |
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| Saturday Soiree Chamber Series |
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| Date: | April 18 |
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| Location: | Walla Walla Country Club |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-8020 |
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| Price: | $15 per person |
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| Hours: | 7:30 PM |
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| Description: | Relax and enjoy wine tasting courtesy of our wine sponsor as well as complimentary hors d’oeuvres as Symphony musicians share baroque, classical, and contemporary music, introduced by the Maestro, Yaacov Bergman, and the musicians themselves. Coffee, tea, beer and soft drinks are also available. Seating is limited so get your tickets early. |
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| Website: | www.wwsymphony.com |
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| Tour of Walla Walla Bicycle Stage Race |
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| Date: | April 17-19 |
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| Location: | |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) -527-8724 |
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| Description: | The Northwest Collegiate Cycling Championship plus open categories for licensed riders. Over 400 riders will compete in three events. The event climaxes with the spectator-friendly "criterium" in downtown Walla Walla on Sunday. |
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| Website: | www.tofww.org |
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| Walla Walla Symphony Concert Series - "Northern Lights" |
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| Date: | April 21 |
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| Location: | Cordiner Hall, Whitman College |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-8020 |
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| Price: | |
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| Hours: | 7:30 pm |
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| Description: | Celebrate the Walla Walla Symphony's 102nd season as it performs:
Lutoslawski—Mala Suite
Grieg—Concerto in A
Michael Lewin, pianist
Sibelius—Symphony No. 3
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| Website: | www.wwsymphony.com |
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| Walla Walla Valley Spring Release Weekend |
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| Date: | May 1,2,3 |
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| Location: | |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 526-3117 |
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| Price: | |
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| Description: | The Valley’s winemakers introduce
their new wines and share their creative
inspiration. Visitors can enjoy the new
vintages, many found only by visiting the
wineries and tasting rooms. |
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| Website: | www.wallawallawine.com |
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| Walla Walla Symphony - "Spring Release" |
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| Date: | May 12 |
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| Location: | Coordiner Hall, Whitman College |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 529-8020 |
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| Price: | |
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| Hours: | 7:30 p.m. |
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| Description: | Celebrate the Walla Walla Symphony's 102nd season as it performs:
Rachmaninoff—Symphony No. 2
Mozart—Violin Concerto
Tai Murray—Violin
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| Website: | wwsymphony.org |
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| Vintage Walla Walla |
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| Date: | June 5,6 |
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| Location: | Reid Center, Whitman College. |
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| City: | Walla Walla |
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| Phone: | (509) 526-3117 |
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| Price: | |
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| Description: | Reid Center, Whitman College. The
annual wine tasting event where you can
sample wines of the present as well as
some delights from the past. |
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| Website: | www.wallawallawine.com |
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