By Vicki Hillhouse Diego Perez is what you’d get if you crossed Caravaggio with acid humor. His paintings start with real aspects of everyday life and writhe into his humorous or ironic twists — all in an oil paint tradition fused with dramatic light. “I love the classic art,” he says. “I grew up with … Read More
Revelry ensued this weekend at the Rosé & Rainbows party at Kinhaven Winery! The Pride celebration included lots of rosés, live music from the fabulous DJ Skiddle, and stunning views of the vines and the Blue Mountains. The event was free, with wine available for purchase by the glass and bottle on this absolutely perfect … Read More
By Vicki Hillhouse “There’s only so many ways you can make a scarf.” Fabric artist and weaver Kim Nemeth had made and sold enough of her meticulously crafted neck pieces and other worn items that she wondered what — if anything — to do next with her loom. “I kind of got burned out on making … Read More
What’s happening during SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2023 You can literally smell the excitement during autumn in the Valley – with tons of grapes being harvested, you’re rarely far from a crew returning from an early morning pick or a sleep-deprived winemaker anxiously monitoring weather conditions. The season is capped with the annual Fall Release … Read More
The Grouse Mountain Trail in the Blue Mountains above Walla Walla offers an earlier season hiking experience that also celebrates the beauty of wildflowers and pine.
Located just a block away from quaint downtown Walla Walla is the boutique hotel experience you’ve been looking for. The uber-trendy Wesley Walla Walla is an oasis tucked away in the heart of it all, and offers stunning rooms, beautifully manicured grounds, and resort-class amenities. Here you’ll find luxury, comfort, and convenience in a tranquil … Read More
By Vicki Hillhouse Dez’Mon Omega Fair has learned to find harmony in creative mistakes. Immersed in his own world of color and movement when he paints, he finds problems sometimes present themselves in unexpected ways. “Make a mistake and figure out how to navigate that mistake,” he says. “I think it just kind of creates … Read More
By Vicki Hillhouse, 2023 It’s time to roll out the red carpet. Walla Walla’s annual festival of short films comes in for a close-up July 11-13, 2025. Walla Walla Movie Crush is a weekend marathon of cinematic shorts. Shown in clusters at Gesa Power House Theatre, the films are meticulously curated into themed blocks. The … Read More
While Washington’s Cascade Range is known internationally as a mountain biking destination, the state’s southeast corner and the town of Walla Walla are becoming popular for a variety of scenic and diverse trails. From the white-knuckle, fall-line single track on Indian Ridge to the undulating terrain at Bennington Lake, there’s something for every level of rider. … Read More
By Vicki Hillhouse NOTE: For details and tickets for this year’s festival, visit: https://www.wwcmf.org/ There’s a running joke with the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival about its open public rehearsals: A violinist and cellist are sitting in a bar. One says to the other, “You were late.” The other responds, “You were early.” The gag … Read More
