Gesa Power House Theatre

Little Watts Children's Series: "Benjamin Franklin"
2017-02-24 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Walla Walla Valley Honda presents the first show in the 2017 Little Watts Children’s Series of Family Entertainment – “Benjamin Franklin” – Friday, February 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Meet the intrepid inventor, quipping author, productive scientist, and founding father: Mr. Benjamin Franklin. You’ll travel with him, meet his friends, help him in his work and learn all about the courageous and diligent man who tamed electricity with a kite and a key. Enjoy a fascinating and humorous romp with one of America’s most endearing historical characters.
This play is presented by Traveling Lantern who have been entertaining children all over the country since 1985. Their mission is to bring great stories to children, to draw them into an active theater experience, to excite their minds and to tickle their imaginations. This production is geared towards grade school audiences and will run just about an hour.
Reserved seating tickets ($10 Adult, $7 Youth 12 and Under) will be available to Members on Tuesday, December 27, to our e-mail subscribers on Tuesday, January 3, and to the public on Friday, January 6, online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
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The 2017 Little Watts Children’s Series of Family Entertainment is presented by:
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"Jazz Noir" - featuring Dmitri Matheny
2017-02-10 19:00 - 20:30
Gesa Power House Theatre presents “Jazz Noir” by the Dmitri Matheny Group on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 7:00PM.
“Jazz Noir” puts a fresh spin on familiar TV and movie themes (film noir, spy thrillers and crime dramas), and includes new works and jazz classics. Highlights of the concert include a Noir Medley of cinematic favorites (Touch of Evil, Laura, Chinatown, Vertigo, Taxi Driver, Blues in the Night) and an original Crime Scenes suite – a dreamlike series of vignettes linked together with voice-over narrative in the hard-boiled detective style of Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler.

Directed by Dmitri Matheny (“one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation” —International Review of Music), the Dmitri Matheny Group has developed an engaging repertoire and a strong international following. The group’s signature sound pleases both crowds and critics, balancing fresh, original works with familiar jazz classics, hard bop, west coast cool and selections from their 10 critically-acclaimed albums.
Dmitri Matheny will perform on the flugelhorn along with Greg Yasinitsky (saxophone), Matt Cooper (piano), Luke McKern (bass) and Mark Emerson (drums).
Dmitri Matheny has performed with the Temptations, the Four Tops, Bobby Rydell, and Frankie Avalon and the O’Jays, and he appears on more than 70 albums as composer, arranger, producer, annotator, or flugelhorn soloist.
Matheny’s ﬁlm scoring and soundtrack credits include the PBS documentary Mary, Paradox & Grace (1996), the short ﬁlm Greenhorn Creek (1997), the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art production Voices & Images of California Art (1997), and the RKO Pictures feature ﬁlm Shade (2003), directed by Damian Nieman and starring Gabriel Byrne, Jamie Foxx, Melanie Grifﬁth, Thandie Newton, Sylvester Stallone and Stewart Townsend.

Reserved seating tickets ($29-$24 Adults, $18 Students) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
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Courtyard Marriott, Inland Cellular, Pacific Power

The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told
2017-01-20 19:00 - 20:00
Off-Broadway’s only improvised pirate musical – “The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told” – will be performed at Gesa Power House Theatre on Friday, January 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Think “Pirates of the Caribbean” meets “Whose Line is it Anyway?” – with a splash of “Monty Python”, “Gilbert & Sullivan” and “Mad Libs” tossed into the mix!

The Plot: Flung into the future by a musical-loving Sea Witch, a crew of misfit pirates-turned-actors must now perform the greatest pirate epic ever seen on stage! But when their script is partially obscured by a tragic squid ink accident, the crew must turn to the audience to fill in the missing bits of the plot. Cast members improvise their musical adventure, seamlessly weaving the audience suggestions into scenes, songs and more!
Full of swordplay and wordplay with a boatload of laughs for pirates age 4 to 104, this swashbuckling musical is never the same show twice!
“More laughs than there are bones in Davy Jones’s locker!”
–The New York Times
“The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told” was nominated as “Best Family Show 2014” by the Off-Broadway Alliance Awards.
Reserved seating tickets ($32 adults, $20 students, $20 youth 12 and under) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
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The 2017 Gesa Power House Theatre Season receives support from:

Courtyard Marriott, Inland Cellular, Pacific Power

Martin Luther King Jr Day Celebration
2017-01-16 16:00 - 17:00
Three local college will unite on Monday, January 16 in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr Day. Festivities will conclude with a gathering at Gesa Power House Theatre. All of the day’s events are free and open to the public.
11:00 AM: “The Color of Freedom”
Walla Walla University Church, 212 SW Fourth St., College Place
Terrie Aamodt, WWU professor of history and English will present her research on the history of racial policy in the Pacific Northwest. Terrance Taylor, pastor of the Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church in Pasco, Wash., will share his life story, including his experience as a black man studying at WWU.
4:00 PM: Peace March and Candlelight Vigil
From Whitman College Reid Campus Center, 280 Boyer Ave., Walla Walla to Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. 6th Avenue, Walla Walla.
Community members are invited to join students from Whitman College, Walla Walla University, and Walla Walla Community College in a candlelit walk through downtown Walla Walla, and a presentation at the Power House, where students from the three colleges will present music and readings.
All events are free and open to the public.

MLK Day speakers, vigil planned – January 13, 2017 Union Bulletin
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – January 6, 2017 WWU Website

WWCMF - 2017 Winter Festival Series Concert
2017-01-15 19:00 - 20:30
The Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival’s Winter Festival Series concert will be performed at Gesa Power House Theatre on Sunday, January 15 at 7:00 p.m.
You’ve met the artists in pianist, Thomas Rosenkranz, and The Westerlies. You’ve explored the music in Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 11, and original compositions by the Westerlies. Now it’s time to bring it all together with a collaboration that ties all the seemingly disparate sources into one original piece of music.
With the Gloria of Stravinsky’s Mass as inspiration, Andy Clausen of The Westerlies has arranged a new piece to be premiered by the combined forces of all of the Winter Festival Artists. The new work is a fitting way to welcome Stravinsky to this season’s poster. Also featured on the performance is the Mendelssohn D minor Piano Trio, and selections by The Westerlies.
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
PIANO TRIO IN D MINOR, OP. 11
I. Molto allegro ed agitato
II. Andante con moto tranquillo
III. Scherzo: Leggiero e vivace
IV. Finale: Allegro assai appassionato
— INTERMISSION —
Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971), arr. Andy Clausen
MASS (1948)
II. Gloria
ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS BY THE WESTERLIES
Selections will be announced from the stage.
WWCMF acknowledges the generous support of the Walla Walla Piano Group in providing the Steinway Model B piano for this performance. Bravo, and thank you!
Artists: Timothy Christie, Viola; Andy Clausen, trombone; Zubin Hensler, trumpet; Willem de Koch, trombone; Riley Mulherkar, trumpet; Thomas Rosenkranz, piano; Maria Sampen, violin; and Sally Singer Tuttle, cello.
General Admission seating. Tickets ($20 Adult, $45 Family Pass, $8 Student) are available at www.wwcmf.org.

Dave Brubeck Tribute - Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble
2017-01-14 19:00 - 20:30
The Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble will perform a “Tribute to Dave Brubeck” concert at Gesa Power House Theatre on Saturday, January 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Few American jazz artists have had as much influence or were as popular as Dave Brubeck was in the 1950s. In this tribute concert, the Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble perform music of Brubeck’s celebrated band. The program includes “Take Five”, “Blue Rondo a la Turk”, and several other compositions from the album Time Out – one of the most famous and best-selling albums in the history of jazz, even to this day.

Rémi Bolduc is one of Canada’s best jazz saxophonists, playing with intensity and breathtaking precision. He captivates audiences in venues from New York to Paris to Tokyo with dazzling virtousity, magnetic stage presence, and mature spontaneity.
Rémi Bolduc performs regularly with renowned jazz musicians such as Kenny Werner, Ben Monder, Seamus Blake, Lorraine Desmarais, Vic Vogel, Thom Gossage, Ralph Bowen, Jerry Bergonzi and others. He is also professor and Area chair at the jazz department at McGill University in Montreal.
The Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble consists of Bolduc on alto saxophone, François Bourassa on piano, Fraser Hollins on bass, and Dave Laing on drums.

Reserved seating tickets ($29-$24 Adults, $18 Students) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
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The 2017 Gesa Power House Theatre Season receives support from:

Courtyard Marriott, Inland Cellular, Pacific Power

Holidays in Ivory with Johnny Boyd
2016-12-17 19:00 - 21:00
(Click here to reserve a VIP Table)
Coldwell Banker First Realtors presents “Holidays in Ivory” on Saturday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Gesa Power House Theatre. This year’s annual concert features crooner Johnny Boyd, an after party, and VIP seating options. All proceeds benefit Friends of Children of Walla Walla.
No one exemplifies modern-day crooning better than Johnny Boyd: smooth, romantic vocals; matinee idol charisma; classic gentleman’s style; and dynamic, irreverent performances. But it’s his fresh, emotive, all-original contributions to the Great American Songbook that will be his legacy.
A prolific songwriter, Johnny Boyd is renowned for his unique ability to seamlessly blend jazz, swing, pop, country, gospel and rock, bringing back the nostalgic charisma of a bygone era. He performs with a 5-piece band: Michael Elson – piano/B-3 organ; Keith Brush – bass/vocals; A.G. Donnaloia – guitar; Ji Tanzer – drums/vocals; and Roberto Medina – congas/bongos.
NPR aptly stated, “If Frank Sinatra and Johnny Cash had a love child, it would be Johnny Boyd.” The Washington Post heralded Boyd as “romantic,” The New York Daily News touted him as “smooth,” and The San Francisco Bay Guardian lauded him “sophisticated and fun.” Indeed, Johnny Boyd is all of this and more.
Johnny Boyd has released seven albums, recorded more than sixty original songs and written dozens more. He has also licensed numerous original songs for use in major motion pictures, television and gaming.

Tickets:

Reserved seating ticket: $30
After Party (limit 100 people): $10
Featuring specialty martinis, beer, wine and the chance to interaction with Johnny Boyd and the band. 100% of the ticket and the beverage proceeds will go directly to Friends of Children of Walla Walla.
VIP Tables (includes 4 premium seats, 1 bottle of wine, and admission to the After Party): $50/person

Tickets will be available online or by calling the Box Office at 509-529-6500. Click here to purchase a VIP table!
Sponsors:

Coldwell Banker First Realtors
Tallman’s Pharmacy
Cheryl Husted – Windermere Real Estate
Locati Cellars
Walla Walla Valley Honda

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Founded in 1999, Friends of Children of Walla Walla is a mentoring organization that matches Walla Walla Valley children in need of a safe, consistent adult presence with adult volunteers, who agree to spend a minimum of one hour a week mentoring their child friend. Over the past 16 years, Friends has served nearly 1,000 children through our Community-Based (CB) and Adults Befriending Children (ABC) programs.

Little Watts Children's Series: "A Christmas Carol"
2016-12-15 18:30 - 19:30
Bring the family to enjoy a live, theatrical version of a holiday classic on Thursday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Ebenezer Scrooge is a nasty, mean, snarling old geezer with no care for anything other than his money. His one and only friend visits him as a ghost, and starts him on a journey that melts his icy heart and teaches him the joys of caring for, and giving to others.
“A Christmas Carol” is performed by Travelling Lantern theater who presented this play to a sold-out crowd at Gesa Power House Theatre in 2014 (see photos below). This play is suitable for all ages.
“A Christmas Carol” is officially sold out. To be added to a wait list in case of last-minute cancellations, please call the box office at 509-529-6500. Reserved seating is $10 for Adults and $7 for Youth (12 and under).

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The 2016 Little Watts Children’s Series of Family Entertainment is presented by:
Walla Walla Valley Honda & Gesa Credit Union

"'Tis the Season" Holiday Concert
2016-12-14 19:00 - 20:30
Gary Hemenway & Mark Brown continue to make their holiday appearance at Gesa Power House Theatre a dynamic and much-loved tradition! Highlighting the Walla Walla Valley’s local professional talent, punctuated by Clipper Anderson on upright bass, and Daniel Cox on drums, this show will have you dancing in your seats and singing along to many well-known songs of the season. It’s a perfect way to ring in the season!
Wine, available for purchase prior to the performance and at the intermission, will be poured by Walla Walla Vintners and Sinclair Estate Vineyards. The theater lobby opens at 6:00 p.m. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m.
Reserved seating tickets ($30) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Don’t wait, tickets sell quickly!
All proceeds go to the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation.

Celtic Christmas with Affinití
2016-12-09 19:00 - 20:30
Ireland’s foremost Celtic classical trio, Affinití, returns to Walla Walla at the Gesa Power House Theatre on Friday, December 9, at 7 p.m. Howard Crosby, nephew of the legendary Bing Crosby, joins them on their annual Christmas Tour.
This year’s concert will feature classical and Celtic music, haunting and uplifting Christmas songs, and with a particular penchant for movie music, there will be a ‘Leading Ladies of Yesteryear’ section in this years show!

Affinití are a trio of classically trained musicians: soprano Emer Barry, harpist Aisling Ennis, and violinist Mary McCague, each with a graduate degree in Music Performance. Their “crossover” style is a blend of classical, rock, and Celtic music style. They have performed together and solo for Josh Ritter, Michael Buble, Disney, and more.
“Informed as much by the Chieftains as Chopin…full of soul and sass and sophistication as well as exquisite technique.”
-Kevin Cullen, The Boston Globe
Join Affinití and Howard Crosby for an unforgettable evening that will lift your spirits!

Reserved seating tickets ($25) are sold out for this show. Please contact the the box office at 509-529.6500 if you would like to be on a wait list for tickets.
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The Second City's Nut-Cracking Holiday Revue
2016-12-02 19:00 - 20:30
Back by popular demand, Chicago’s legendary sketch comedy theater, The Second City, brings a new holiday show to Gesa Power House Theatre on Friday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m.

“The Second City’s Nut-Cracking Holiday Revue” captures all the magic, mystery, and mayhem of the season with original songs, brand-new sketches, and some classic favorites. This comedy show will have you and yours laughing all the way through the festive season.
“The Second City’s Nut-Cracking Holiday Revue” is a terrific setting for holiday celebrations and perfect antidote to the traditional office party. Bring your boss, your teenager, and your best friend – it’s a great addition to your list of holiday traditions!
This show is recommended for ages 18 and up.
Reserved seating tickets ($46) will go on sale to our Members on Thursday, October 20, to our e-mail subscribers on Thursday, October 27, and to the public on Thursday, November 3.
About The Second City
What began as a small comedy theater, has grown to become today’s leading brand in improv-based sketch comedy. With a variety of theaters, training centers and full-time, touring ensembles, The Second City can be found all over the world. Former Second City players can be found throughout the entertainment world, and include many household names, including: Tina Fey, Chris Farley, Bill Murray, Keegan-Michael Key, and many more.
The cast for this show appearing in Walla Walla are: Adam Archer, Danny Catlow, Alison Gates, Eve Krueger, Greg Ott, and Lauren Walker.
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The 2016 Gesa Power House Theatre Season is presented by:
Waterbrook Winery, Browne Family Vineyards, Canoe Ridge Vineyard
Additional support provided by:
KVEWTV
Courtyard Marriott, Inland Cellular, Pacific Power, Wingman Birdz + Brewz
Baker Boyer

Quartetto Gelato
2016-11-19 19:00 - 20:30
Canadian ensemble Quartetto Gelato will perform a concert at Gesa Power House Theatre on Saturday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m.
About Quartetto Gelato:
Virtuosic showpieces, romantic tenor arias, pyrotechnical solos, blazing gypsy show pieces, multi-instrument mastery and a World Accordion Champion – this is Quartetto Gelato.
For 25 years, this dazzling ensemble has enchanted audiences and critics worldwide with their exotic blend of musical virtuosity, artistic passion and humor. Classical in training – eclectic by design – Quartetto Gelato not only thrills its audiences with its multi-instrument mastery, but also offers the bonus of a brilliant operatic tenor. Their performance repertoire spans the globe including classical masterworks, operatic arias, the sizzling energy of tangos, gypsy and folk songs. The group’s theatrical stage presence and relaxed humor establishes an intimate rapport with audiences worldwide.
Quartetto Gelato established themselves as dominant forces on the music scene early in their career by winning the coveted title of NPR Performance Today’s Debut Artist of the Year. The selection panel concluded that the quartet was “an amazing ensemble that achieves the nearly impossible: they play salon music with real style and classical music with real precision; Great chops and a commitment in all that they play.” In 2007, the group’s first DVD Quartetto Gelato: A Concert in Wine Country! was picked up by PBS throughout the U.S. for broadcast. Most recently, Quartetto Gelato won the honor of Best Classical Ensemble at Canada’s 2010 INDIE awards.

Reserved seating tickets ($45-$39) for Quartetto Gelato will go on sale to our Members on Monday, September 5, to our e-mail subscribers on Monday, Sept. 12, and to the public on Friday, September 23.
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The 2016 Gesa Power House Theatre Season is presented by:
Waterbrook Winery, Browne Family Vineyards, Canoe Ridge Vineyard
Additional support provided by:
KVEWTV
Courtyard Marriott, Inland Cellular, Pacific Power, Wingman Birdz + Brewz
Baker Boyer

BART Sno-Dance Fundraiser
2016-11-18 19:00 - 23:00
A fundraising event for Bluewood Alpine Race Team. Friday, November 18 – 7:00 p.m. For more information and tickets call: Trevor (509.301.2307) or Amanda (509.540.5208).

Little Watts Children's Series: Collision of Rhythm
2016-11-11 18:30 - 19:30
Performance duo Collision of Rhythm will perform a family-friendly show at Gesa Power House Theatre on Friday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Collision of Rhythm is what you get when you combine a tap dancing percussion virtuoso with a beatbox juggling motivational speaker. Think Blue Man Group meets Stomp! Bronkar and Aaron are multiple world-record holders, have worked with companies like GoPro, Coca Cola, and Google, and have been featured on television programs such as The Tonight Show and America’s Got Talent.
It’s not just a performance; it’s an inspirational experience full of music, laughter and excitement. Bring the whole family!

“The most mind-blowing act of the new millenium!”
Way 2 Much Entertainment

Tickets for Collision of Rhythm will go on sale to our members on Monday, August 22, to our e-mail subscribers on Tuesday, August 30, and to the public on Friday, September 9. Reserved seating is $20 for Adults and $10 for Youth (12 and under).
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The 2016 Little Watts Children’s Series of Family Entertainment is presented by:
Walla Walla Valley Honda & Gesa Credit Union

LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends
2016-10-29 19:00 - 20:30
LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends will perform at the Gesa Power House Theatre on Saturday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Most people know about singer-songwriter LeRoy Bell from his 2011 appearance as one of the top performers on Season 1 of “The X Factor”, but long before televised competitions, LeRoy Bell had already achieved success as a musician. In the ’70s he wrote hit tunes for other artists including “Mama Can’t Buy You Love” for Elton John, which went to the Top 10 in the general charts and #1 the Adult/Contemporary chart and in the fall of 1979, earned Elton a Grammy Nomination for “Best Male R&B Vocal Performance”. LeRoy’s own band, Bell and James, also reached the top of the pop charts with their 1979 hit, “Living it Up Friday Night.”
Although LeRoy Bell’s recording career stalled for a couple of decades, partly due to a poor choice in switching record labels, at the age of 60 his career was reignited when he appeared on the inaugural season of “The X Factor” in the United States. He stood out on the show for his talent and maturity, and finished 8th overall when he was eliminated in the fifth live show.

Competing on the television show challenged LeRoy Bell to develop a better stage presence and gave him a new found confidence as a performer. It also reminded him how important music is to him. “I enjoy live performing more than I ever have before,” says Bell, “I realize that I’m very lucky to do music and make a living at it. I can’t imagine trying to do anything else.”
One of South Africa’s biggest pop stars, Zahara, discovered Bell through “The X Factor” and invited him and Terry to come to South Africa and perform and record a “Live” CD/DVD that shipped double Platinum was nominated for a South African Grammy.
LeRoy Bell is a passionate Soul/R&B singer, a powerful blues/rocker, and equally at home as an acoustic folk/soul singer, capable of captivating an audience with intimate performances. He currently records and performs at the head of LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends with bassist Terry Morgan, keyboardist Daniel Walker, and drummer Bill Ray.
Reserved seating tickets ($32-28) will go on sale to our Members on Friday, September 23, to our e-mail subscribers on Monday, September 26, and to the public on Friday, September 30. RSVP on Facebook
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The 2016 Gesa Power House Theatre Season is presented by:
Waterbrook Winery, Browne Family Vineyards, Canoe Ridge Vineyard
Additional support provided by:
KVEWTV
Courtyard Marriott, Inland Cellular, Pacific Power, Wingman Birdz & Brewz
Baker Boyer

Everything 80s Halloween Dance Party
2016-10-28 20:00 - 22:30
Wine club members of Browne Family Vineyards, Canoe Ridge Vineyard and Waterbrook Winery, it’s time to break out the acid wash jeans, side ponytails and everything neon for our totally awesome 1980s Halloween party!
Show us your best Maverick or defend the galaxy as Princess Leah, and hit the dance floor as the DJ rocks the Casbah all night long. Totally tubular snacks and a rad photo booth will send you back to the future – be there, or be square!
Upstairs in the Electric Lounge. $10 admission (Not a member? Purchase a ticket and receive wine club benefits for a day – including discounts on wine, shipping, and event tickets.)
For questions or to RSVP please contact Emily at Tastingroom@brownefamilyvineyards.com.

4th Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival
2016-10-22 - 2016-10-23
Shakespeare Walla Walla presents the Fourth Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival at Gesa Power House Theatre Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23. This free, family-friendly event is a collaboration between many local businesses and community partners, and is inspired by the Hispanic “Day of the Dead” holiday where people throughout Latin America gather to celebrate the lives of departed friends and family.
The festival begins on Saturday with a downtown procession and a concert at the Power House, and continues all day on Sunday with the popular “Steamroller Print Project” by the Whitman College Art Department and a variety of free activities, from face-painting, to live music, dance, and theater.
The street in front of Gesa Power House Theatre will be closed to accommodate the festival on both days (6th Avenue from Rose to Sumach). Admission to the Fourth Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival and all activities are free and open to the public. Food vendors will be setup nearby.
More information will be made available at www.shakespearewallawalla.org.

FREE! Little Watts Children's Series: Aaron Nigel Smith
2016-10-12 18:30 - 19:30
Aaron Nigel Smith will perform a free reggae-inspired concert for families at Gesa Power House Theatre on Wednesday, October 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Aaron Nigel Smith‘s simple mission is to connect and empower children, families and communities through music. In 2002, he founded FUNdamentals of Music and Movement, an arts program which is now the program of choice to over 100 early education centers in Los Angeles, San Francisco, NewYork and Boston. His fun, inspired, and lively show is guaranteed to get the audience off their feet.
In 2005, Aaron’s debut CD release, Let’s Pretend, won the NAPPA & IParenting Media Awards. His 2010 CD, “Everyone Loves to Dance”, received a Parents’ Choice Award and recognition in People Magazine. In 2009 he collaborated with Ziggy Marley on a Bob Marley record for kids, “B is for Bob”. Aaron Nigel Smith joined the cast of PBS Kids show, Between the Lions in 2008.
Aaron and his wife of 15 years Diedre, formed the non-profit One World Chorus with the goal of building bridges internationally through choral singing. There are currently over 500 children involved in the music outreach programs in Portland, Los Angeles, New York, Kenya & Jamaica. In 2012 One World Chorus released a debut CD, Welcome to the Village, to critical acclaim. People Magazine and USA today recognized the project as one of the best children’s releases of the year and the CD received a Parents’ Choice Award!
In a partnership with the City of Lake Oswego, The Lake Oswego Library and Northwestern Mutual, Aaron launched the Rox in Sox Children’s Music & Book Festival three years ago. This day-long event features some of the nation’s leading talent from the worlds of family music and literature.
Your FREE tickets can be reserved online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.

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The 2016 Little Watts Children’s Series of Family Entertainment is presented by:
Walla Walla Valley Honda & Gesa Credit Union

Dancing with the W2 Stars
2016-10-08 19:00 - 21:00
Walla Walla celebrities take to the stage at Gesa Power House Theatre on October 8 at 7:00 p.m. for the first ever “Dancing with the W2 Stars” – a fundraising event for Valley Residential Services. Local participants will be paired with professional dancers and have a week of rehearsals to learn a ballroom dance routine before the live performance and a judging panel.
Valley Residential Services has enlisted participation from a fantastic lineup of local “celebrities”.
W2 Stars Dancers:

Katie Christianson, Dean of Students – Willow Public School
Amy Figgins, Leonetti Cellar
Terra Luthi, General Manager of Courtyard Marriott Walla Walla
Andrae Bopp, Owner of Andrae’s Kitchen
Lawson Knight, Co-founder of Intermountain Impact Investments
Nabiel Shawa, Walla Walla City Manager

W2 Stars Judges:

Janet Byerley, Jazzercise
Zachary Fraser, President of Walla Walla Sweets Baseball
Roger Esparza, Williams Team Homes

In addition to seeing the Walla Walla Stars dance, the professionals teaching the stars will perform excerpts from their award-winning showcase “Ballroom Fever”. Audiences can expect to see breath-taking lifts, hundreds of costumes, theatrical story lines, and a variety of ballroom dance styles, from the sexy Cuban Salsa to the energetic American Swing to the elegant Viennese Waltz.
The professional dance ensemble are members of the United States National Formation Championship company in both Latin American and Standard ballroom dancing, and their company tours internationally, with more than 100 performances each year.
Valley Residential Services provides personalized support in safe, comfortable, home environments for developmentally disabled individuals, residences for veterans with rehabilitation opportunities, and family assistance services.

$40 – reserved seating only
$65 – reserved seating ticket + admission to the After Party Dance Party with the performers (includes one beverage and appetizers)

Tickets are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
Please thank our sponsors for supporting this event!

Adam Trent - Magician
2016-09-30 19:00 - 21:00
Broadway entertainer Adam Trent will bring his modern brand of “magic show” to Gesa Power House Theatre on Friday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m.
“I’ve always thought that Magic should be entertaining first and tricky second,” says Adam Trent. “I don’t want people to remember just the ‘tricks’, but also the laughs and the memories that were made.”
Trent began performing for friends and family at a young age, and was performing on the streets of L.A. by age 14. Still a teenager, he became the youngest and only magician to ever win back to back medals in the P.C.A.M. Pro Magic Challenge – one of the most prestigious magic competitions in the world. Since then Trent has performed all over the world as a professional magician, and was recently one of seven magicians to perform in the Broadway show “The Illusionists” where he was billed as “The Futurist”. He’s made several TV appearances including on The Today Show, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Travel Channel, and Disney Channel.

Tickets for Adam Trent will go on sale to our members on Thursday, July 14, to our e-mail subscribers on Friday, July 22, and to the public on Friday, July 29.
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The 2016 Gesa Power House Theatre Season is presented by:
Waterbrook Winery, Browne Family Vineyards, Canoe Ridge Vineyard
Additional support provided by:
KVEWTV
Courtyard Marriott, Inland Cellular, Pacific Power, Wingman Birdz & Brewz
Baker Boyer

Sharron Matthews
2016-09-22 19:00 - 21:00
Sharron Matthews will perform a comedy show at Gesa Power House Theatre on Thursday, September 22 at 7:00 p.m.

With a “voice that could stop traffic” (Hamilton Spectator), Sharron Matthews serves up her signature irreverent wit with solid gold mash-ups by artists such as Lady Gaga, Guns ‘N Roses, The Eagles, Beyonce, Queen and more in a comedic tour-de-force performance. Aptly described as the love child of Jack Black and Bette Midler, Sharron delivers jaw-dropping vocals, hilarious pop-culture punches and hit-melody mash-ups in a one-of-a-kind cabaret experience that defies age and gender barriers.
Musical comedienne Sharron Matthews has been playing to sold-out audiences and 5-star reviews across Canada, South Africa, London, in New York City where she was named the “#1 Cabaret in New York City in 2010” by Nite Life Exchange, and in Edinburgh where she was voted “Best of the Fest”. In Toronto Matthews was named “Best Cabaret Performer” in 2009 by NOW Magazine. She has appeared in hit movies like Mean Girls, Cinderella Man and Hairpray and on stage in Les Miserables, Showboat, Beauty and the Beast and The Wizard of Oz for which she was nominated for a Dora Award. Sharron recently stared in two seasons of Global’s hit TV show, Canada Sings!, which was nominated for a prestigious Reel Screen Award.
Sharron has become a much sought-after Host, MC and featured performer at corporate events, working for leading companies such as Tim Horton’s, Virgin Mobile UK, Arthur Murray, Make-A-Wish, Mary Kay, Nortel, Canadian Stage, Dancemakers, Toronto Firefighters, Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce, Contact, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. In 2009, Sharron hosted the Dora Awards at the Elgin Theatre.
Reserved seating tickets for Sharron Matthews are $25 and go on sale to our members on Wednesday, July 6, to our e-mail subscribers on Wednesday, July 13, and to the public on Friday, July 22.
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The 2016 Gesa Power House Theatre Season is presented by:
Waterbrook Winery, Browne Family Vineyards, Canoe Ridge Vineyard
Additional support provided by:
KVEWTV
Courtyard Marriott, Inland Cellular, Pacific Power, Wingman Birdz & Brewz
Baker Boyer

Seattle Rock Orchestra performs Pink Floyd
2016-09-17 19:00 - 21:00
The Seattle Rock Orchestra will perform the music of Pink Floyd in a concert at Gesa Power House Theatre on Saturday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Seattle Rock Orchestra pays tribute to psychedelic rock pioneers Pink Floyd with a retrospective that spans from their debut album The Piper At the Gates of Dawn to their best-selling double album The Wall, including a complete performance of The Dark Side of the Moon and several of their orchestral and instrumental suites. Featuring the songs ‘Money,’ Comfortably Numb,’ ‘Another Brick In The Wall,’ ‘Fearless’ and many more.
This concert will also featured soloists Zach Davidson (of Vendetta Red) and Annie Jantzer (of Bucket of Honey, Happy Orchestra, and the Annie J Band).
Reserved seating tickets ($44-$38) for Seattle Rock Orchestra will go on sale to our members on Tuesday, June 28, to our e-mail subscribers on Tuesday, July 5, and to the public on Wednesday, July 14.

Seattle Rock Orchestra’s Mission:
Seattle Rock Orchestra is dedicated to creating performances that are spectacular, fun, educational, and of exceptional quality. Seattle Rock Orchestra celebrates and perpetuates the orchestral tradition while exploring the rich history of rock and pop music; presents new works by emerging artists; engages in collaborations across genres and artistic disciplines; and offers exciting educational programs for youth.
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The 2016 Gesa Power House Theatre Season is presented by:
Waterbrook Winery, Browne Family Vineyards, Canoe Ridge Vineyard
Additional support provided by:
KVEWTV
Courtyard Marriott, Inland Cellular, Pacific Power, Wingman Birdz & Brewz
Baker Boyer

Walla Walla Rocky Horror Live!
2016-09-09 - 2016-09-10
“GIVE YOURSELF OVER TO ABSOLUTE PLEASURE”
Richard O’Brien’s, The Rocky Horror Show, comes to The Gesa Power House Theatre Sept. 9-10 in a live theatrical production by New York City Director/Producer, and Walla Walla native, Tyson Kaup.
Dress up! Call out! Bring props! This live version of the popular movie will have you dancing and singing along to Rocky Horror Picture Show classics: “Science Fiction Double Feature”, “Damn it Janet”, “Time Warp”, “Sweet Transvestite”, “Hot Patootie”, and more.
Featuring local actors: Chanel Finnie, Isaiah Stodola, Rande Moss, Daniel Rose, Diana Milton, Reyn Hodgson, Alex Leeper, Topher Murphy, Richele Heilbrun Loney, Gabriela Salazar, Sara Beko, Kassidy Haluska, Katrina M. James, and Romey Drabek.
**We ask that you savor your toast and franks in the comfort of your own home (no food allowed in the theater), and respect the safety of the actors by not throwing props.
**This production features adult content and is not recommended for patrons under the age of 18.
“A socko wacko weirdo rock concert.” – WNBC TV
“A musical that deals with mutating identity and time warps becomes one of the most mutated, time warped phenomena in show business.”- The New York Times
“Campy trash.”- Time
“If you love the Sound of Music, you will probably hate it.” – ABC-TV
One of the “10 most influential postwar British plays” – Guardian UK
TICKETS
There will be four performances over two nights. Reserved seating tickets ($35-$20) are available online or through the box office (509-529-6500).
Friday, Sept. 9 – 7:00PM
Friday, Sept. 9 – 10:00PM *RAWW NIGHT*
Saturday, Sept. 10 – 7:00PM
Saturday, Sept. 10 – 10:00PM (with VIP After Party in the Electric Lounge)
Upgrade any ticket to any show by $10 for entry to the After Party on Sept. 10.
ABOUT RAWW NIGHT
Hypoxik Productions is partnering with the newly-formed Rainbow Alliance of Walla Walla (RAWW) to raise money for the families of Orlando shooting victims. RAWW Founder Jimmy Michael-Vaughan will make a guest appearance as host and narrator during the Friday, September 9, 10:00 p.m. performance and 5% of ticket sales from that performance will be donated to the Orlando cause.
ABOUT THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
One dark and stormy night, newly engaged couple, Brad Majors, and Janet Weiss, set out to begin their journey toward matrimonial bliss when a sudden blowout forces them down a path of domination, illumination, and sensual debauchery that ultimately leaves them searching for more than just help with a flat tire.
Dr. Frank-N-Furter and his band of merry misfits take you on a strange journey of love, lust, and the quest for ultimate satisfaction in this updated version of the 1975 broadway musical that inspired the cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show. A parody tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the 1930s through early 1970s, this hilariously dark and foreboding musical invites you to leave your inhibitions at the door, and revel in the strange and absurd.
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Hypoxik Productions is a theatrical production company helmed by Director/Producer Tyson Kaup that promises to present cutting edge work that is “anything but boring”. The company aims to build professional creative connections between Walla Walla, Seattle, and New York, bring together local and regional talent, and establish Walla Walla as a launch pad for cutting edge professional theater.

David Luning Band in Concert
2016-07-15 19:00 - 20:30
Singer/songwriter David Luning and his band will perform a concert of Americana rock music at Gesa Power House Theatre at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 15.
Hailing from Northern California, David Luning is part of a new generation of indie musicians whose genre blurs the lines of Americana, Alt Country, Folk and Blues. With insights beyond his years, David’s poignant songwriting and warm, rich timbre voice captivates audiences and draws them into an Americana world both familiar and new.
David plays guitar, piano, harmonica, and accordion with three amazing musicians: Linden Reed, Dave Sampson, and Ben Dubin; collectively called the David Luning Band.
David Luning’s songs include surprising insights into love and car troubles, tales of ramblin’ and homesick desperation, and foot stompin’ sing-alongs. People often comment that his lyrics remind them of a young John Prine or Bob Dylan, and Luning’s original music and lyrics continue to win songwriting competitions and his fan base of loyal listeners is expanding quickly!

“Staunch originality, no one’s doing what you do…”
-Keith Urban, American Idol
“…I’ve heard the future of Americana music and it’s David Luning.”
– Johnny Bazanno, KRCB 91 FM
David Luning’s music has appeared in films and documentaries and on a recent episode of NBC’s “Grimm”.
Reserved seating tickets ($28-$24) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
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The 2016 Gesa Power House Theatre Season is presented by:
Waterbrook Winery, Browne Family Vineyards, Canoe Ridge Vineyard
Additional support provided by:
KVEWTV
Courtyard Marriott, Inland Cellular, Pacific Power, Wingman Birdz & Brewz
Baker Boyer

FREE Concert - Army Bands
2016-07-02 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a free concert at Gesa Power House Theatre on July 2, 2016 at 6:00PM, with performances by two ensembles from the 133rd Army Band: The General’s 7 Dixieland Band and the Brass Patriots.
The 133rd Army Band is a diverse group of soldier-musicians, members of the band range in age from their late teens to mid-fifties and represent a wide cross section of our community. They are everyday members of our community that volunteer to put on the uniform one weekend a month and two weeks out of the year. Many soldiers in the band dedicate more hours of their time in uniform increasing morale within our forces and strengthening relations within our communities.
The General’s 7 Dixieland Band (G7) is a detachment of the 133rd Washington Army National Guard Band stationed at Camp Murray, WA. Since 2008 the G7 has been entertaining audiences throughout Washington State with their high energy, patriotic, personable, and engaging performances. From old Dixie standards to swinging arrangements of your favorite military marches the music of the G7 offers a sweet taste of New Orleans groove with a hint of Red, White, and Blue.
Patriot Brass is an 18-member ensemble that performs formal, ceremonial music as well as entertaining and energetic street brass band style. They have performed throughout the great State of Washington for civic events, public schools, universities and military functions. You will hear Olympic fanfares, heroic works, hymns, groove music and instrumental arrangements of popular music from this outstanding ensemble.
Free admission at the door (seating is limited). The theater lobby will open at 5:00PM and food trucks will be on site so you can grab a bite to eat before the concert.

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The 2016 Gesa Power House Theatre Season is presented by:
Waterbrook Winery, Browne Family Vineyards, Canoe Ridge Vineyard
Additional support provided by:
KVEWTV
Courtyard Marriott, Inland Cellular, Pacific Power, Wingman Birdz & Brewz
Baker Boyer

Witty Fools Improv Theater Performance
2016-06-26 19:00 - 20:30
Participants in a week-long “Witty Fools” Improv Theater Camp will try-out their newly-honed comedic skills in a performance on Sunday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Gesa Power House Theatre. General admission tickets ($10-$6) will be available at the door.
Summer Camp Programs:
Shakespeare Walla Walla and the Walla Walla Community College Foundation will present four summer camp programs teaching students of all ages through various forms of theater.
The “Witty Fools” Improv Camp runs June 20 to June 26. Younger participants (age 14-18) meet 9AM-12PM; participants age 19 and up meet at 6:30PM. Enrollment is $150. Shawn Franklin from Jet City Improv in Seattle will teach this camp for the second year in a row.
“Shakespeare Players” will introduce kids (9-13) to the language, plot, stories, and themes in Shakespeare’s plays through live performance and narrative. Students will develop imagination skills, public speaking, and basic acting skills through performing a modernized version of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. The camp meets 9AM-12PM, July 5-17, with a performance on Sunday, July 17. Enrollment is $100.
“Shakespeare Intensive” takes performance skills to the next level (for ages 14 to adult), and includes in-depth actor training, highlighting vocal, physical, and acting techniques. In a final public showcase, students will perform key scenes from the Bard’s most beloved plays, on Sunday, July 17. Enrollment is $50.
At “Stage Fight Camp”, students learn both sword fight techniques and unarmed combat. Students progress to choreographing original fights and rehearsing scenes with dialogue and action. The camp runs July 11-17, and meets 1-4PM. The week ends in a public demonstration on Sunday, July 17. Enrollment is $150.
“Musical Theater Camp” will focus on all aspects of musical theater including vocal technique, auditioning, performance, dance instruction and choreography. Students ages 9-13 will meet 9AM-12PM; Students age 14 and up will meet at 6:30PM. The camp runs July 19 – August 7 and ends in public cabaret showcases August 6 & 7. Enrollment is $75.

Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival - Series 4 - Shostakovich, Schumann and Dvorak
2016-06-25 19:30 - 21:30
The 2016 Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival comes to a close with a program any Hollywood producer would admire.

Shostakovich, String Quartet in A flat, Op. 118
Schumann, Violin Sonata in A minor, Op. 105
Dvorak, Piano Quartet in E flat, Op. 87
What makes a good blockbuster? Worthy protagonists, an implacable villain, equal measures of suspense, uncertainty and volatility, and, eventually, a happy ending. WWCMF brings these plot devices together in a program of music by Shostakovich, Schumann and Dvorak.

Our protagonists are Dmitri Shostakovich, a lonely artist in Soviet Era Russia; Robert Schumann, a passionate but unstable romantic; and Antonin Dvorak, a folk hero who gave a voice to the Czech people. The villains are the Soviet machine and crises of identity in the face of overwhelming odds. The music is in turns scenic, terrifying, resolute and, ultimately, heroically triumphant. When the final credits roll, you will already be able to taste the sequel…

2017: The 10-year Anniversary of WWCMF… This time, it’s personal!

Artists: Timothy Christie, viola; Norbert Lewandowski, cello; Christina McGann, violin; Stephen Miahky, violin; Philip Payton, violin; Maria Sampen, violin; Sally Singer, cello; and Wei-Han Wu, piano.

Artists: Timothy Christie, viola; Norbert Lewandowski, cello; Christina McGann, violin; Philip Payton, violin; Maria Sampen, violin; Sally Singer Tuttle, cello; and Wei-Han Wu, piano.

Saturday, June 25, 2016
7:30pm to 9:30pm
Doors open at 6:30pm

About the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival:
Founded in 2007 by Artistic Director Timothy Christie, the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival (WWCMF) is a non-profit organization committed to making chamber music accessible to all. In addition to tickets events, WWCMF presents extensive free children’s programming, targeted outreach events, and daily free open rehearsals throughout the Walla Walla community. Visit www.wwcmf.org for complete Festival details.

Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival - Series 3 - Mozart, Copland, Mackey and Poulenc
2016-06-18 19:30 - 21:30
The 2016 Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival Series 3 concert is a veritable potpourri of great music. What makes a good potpourri? I think a combination of something sweet, something exotic, something familiar, and something savory balanced in perfect proportion.
Here’s an example, brought to you by the parfumerie of WWCMF.

Sweet: Poulenc, Sextet for piano and winds, Op. 100
Exotic: Mackey, Indigenous Instruments for piano, violin, cello, flute and clarinet (1989)
Familiar: Mozart, String Quartet in E flat, K. 428
Savory: Copland, Quiet City for trumpet, english horn and strings (1941)

Smells good to me!

Artists: Sarah Brady, flute; Rodger Burnett, horn; Timothy Christie, viola; Christina Dahl, piano; Billy Ray Hunter, trumpet; Norbert Lewandowski, cello; Christina McGann, violin; Stephen Miahky, violin; Philip Payton, violin; Paul Rafanelli, bassoon; Maria Sampen, violin; Kevin Schempf, clarinet; Sally Singer Tuttle, cello; and Dan Williams, oboe/english horn.

Saturday, June 18, 2016
7:30pm to 9:30pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
About the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival:
Founded in 2007 by Artistic Director Timothy Christie, the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival (WWCMF) is a non-profit organization committed to making chamber music accessible to all. In addition to tickets events, WWCMF presents extensive free children’s programming, targeted outreach events, and daily free open rehearsals throughout the Walla Walla community. Visit www.wwcmf.org for complete Festival details.

Celebrate Walla Walla Valley Wines 2016: Kick-off Event
2016-06-17 08:30 - 10:00
Join us as we officially kick off the Celebrate Walla Walla Valley Wine weekend with two Master Sommeliers, who will give energizing and informative talks on Cabernet Sauvignon. Master Sommelier Thomas Burke oversees all business for the prestigious first growth Château Margaux in the United States, promoting the wines to passionate professionals and collectors. Doug Frost is an American Master of Wine and Master Sommelier as well as an author and wine consultant based in Kansas City, Missouri. Frost is one of four individuals in the world to hold simultaneously the Master of Wine and Master Sommelier titles, achieving his MS in 1991 and MW in 1993.
Coffee and pastries will be served.
Complimentary shuttle service available from the Marcus Whitman Hotel & The Courtyard Marriott beginning at 8:00 a.m. The event begins at 8:30 a.m.
Complimentary tickets are required (sign up here).
Sponsored by Pacific Power

Little Watts: "Vladimir Goes for Gold!"
2016-06-15 18:30 - 19:30
A young athlete takes you on an Olympic adventure! Meet Vladimir Cashewninski: Champion Badminton player, and sole athlete from the tiny People’s Republic of Insurgistan, as he prepares to compete at the Olympic Games. The night before his big day, he has an enthralling dream that takes him to Ancient Olympia, where he meets the Olympic Herald and teams up with the audience to explore the first Olympic Games.
This play by Traveling Lantern Theatre (2014 A Christmas Carol) is suitable for children of all ages!
Reserved seating tickets ($10 Adults, $7 Youth) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
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The 2016 Little Watts Children’s Series of Family Entertainment is presented by:
Walla Walla Valley Honda & Gesa Credit Union
