Gesa Power House Theatre

Private Event
2021-09-05, 2021-10-22, 2021-12-03, 2021-12-14 | WA
A private event is scheduled at the theater on this date. Want to rent our historic venue for your own event? Contact us at events@phtww.org.

Little Watts: The Zaniac Comedy Show (free admission)
2021-09-18 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
The Little Watts Series of Family Entertainment continues with The Zaniac Comedy Show performed outdoors in front of Gesa Power House Theatre on Saturday, September 18 at 2:00 p.m. This FREE family-friendly performance is sponsored by Walla Walla Valley Honda.
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With the energy of 1,000 suns, The Zaniac shines like a comedy beacon as he bounces from one end of the stage to the other like an untamed rubber band. Jaws will drop, and drool will fly as Alex juggles bowling balls, flaming torches and slices vegetables in half with a flying playing card. Every volunteer the Zaniac brings on stage becomes a hero and leaves with a memory that they’ll have for the rest of their life. Alex has mad skills, killer dance moves, and the comedy is always 100% clean.
Awards and Accomplishments

Two Guinness World Records
Voted Seattle’s Funniest Prop Comedian
Appearances on America’s Got Talent and Last Comic Standing
Hacky Sack World Champion and Seattle’s 3rd Best Air Guitarist!

This is an outdoor performance. Folding chairs will be provided, but patrons are welcome to bring their own chairs. The street will be closed to vehicle traffic. Concessions (beverages, popcorn, and snacks) will be available for purchase.

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The Little Watts Series of Family Entertainment is presented by:

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Rosie Cerquone and Co. (free concert)
2021-09-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre presents a Rosie Cerquone and Co. – live in concert in front of the theatre – on Saturday, September 18 at 4:30 p.m. Admission to this family-friendly event is free!
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Rosie Cerquone and Co. is a celebration of percussion, songwriting, and modern music performance. Rosie is a classically trained percussionist that never got over her wannabe pop star phase–so she decided to combine her two dreams into a genre she calls “pop percussion.” With the help of project collaborator and drummer, Haydn Halsted, they present Rosie’s intricate and honest melodies to listeners through voice, vibraphone, drums, and electronics.

Rosie’s music explores stories of loss, love (for others and yourself), and self-discovery. Musical influences include jazz, indie rock, and pop. Lyrically, her songs explore everything from loss to self discovery to empowerment. Rosie Cerquone and Co. creates a sonic experience full of reflection and joy.
This concert is part of a new Patio Pulse series, which is all about enjoying local and regional talent in a safe outdoor setting appropriate for all ages. Folding chairs will be provided, but patrons are welcome to bring their own chairs. The street will be closed to vehicle traffic. Concessions (beverages, popcorn, and snacks) will be available for purchase.
Rosie Cerquone and Co. was previously scheduled to perform in August as part of the Walla Walla Summer Stage Festival – now rescheduled to 2022.

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The Walla Walla Summer Stage Festival receives support from:

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Don Reed in "East 14th"
2021-09-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Northwest Public Broadcasting and Gesa Power House Theatre present actor-comedian Don Reed in his critically-acclaimed one-man show East 14th on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Growing up in Oakland, California, Don Reed’s mother and stepfather raised him to be a middle-class, straight-A, God-fearing church boy, but Don Reed wanted to be like his biological father. Too bad he didn’t know that dear old dad was an actual pimp.
“Hilarious!”
– The New Yorker
“Unexpectedly touching.”
– San Francisco Chronicle
Don Reed has written, performed, directed, and produced five solo shows in New York City, San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and Los Angeles. His flagship show East 14th was so popular in Berkeley, it was extended 22 times, and spurred the opening of a second Marsh theater, where it ran for an additional 18 months. The show earned Reed the 2016 TBA: Theater Bay Area Award for Outstanding Production of a Solo Show and an NAACP Double Nominee for Best Actor & Best Playwright, and in 2016, he won the Performance of the Year award on NPR’s “Snap Judgement” with an excerpt from East 14th titled “I Miss Toni.”
“Nobody does what Don Reed does. The Brother is quite simply amazing, versatile & hilarious.”
– Academy Award Winner Jamie Foxx
Don Reed is currently playing one of the lead roles in the Amazon Prime comedy series Bartlett, co-financed and with recurring role by Lin Manuel Miranda – composer/creator of the Broadway smash Hamilton. Reed is also currently producing Robert Townsend’s solo tour de force Living the Shuffle.
Don Reed’s memorable performance on an HBO Partners and Crime special of up-and-coming comedians years ago caught the attention of Hollywood and led to many recurring and guest starring roles. You may have heard his voice on: Spiderman, Johnny Quest, SNL, and most recently as the voice of the cat on 2 Broke Girls. Additionally, Don has written, directed, produced and starred in short films for HBO Shorts, and can be seen on Netflix in the feature film Unleashed alongside stars from Showtime’s Shameless. Reed was the opening act/warm-up comedian for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno for more than 1,000 episodes, and recently shared an excerpt story from East 14th – on NPR/WYNC’s Snap Judgment so compelling that it will be woven into the graduate writing curriculum at American University in Washington D.C.
Reserved seating tickets ($40) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.

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This event is sponsored by:
Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Power House Movie: East of the Mountains (independent drama)
2021-10-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre presents a Power House Movie screening of the 2021 independent film East of the Mountains on Saturday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m. The screening will be followed by an in-person conversation between the film’s director, SJ Chiro, and Gesa Power House Theatre Director of Film Programming Warren Etheredge.
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From the author of Snow Falling on Cedars…
Ben Givens (Tom Skerritt) is a retired heart surgeon and recent widower who learns he has terminal cancer. Determined to navigate his final days on his own terms, he shares the news with no one—not even his daughter (Mira Sorvino)—instead traveling back to his boyhood home in Eastern Washington with only his dog in tow. But the journey does not go as planned; the familiar landscape triggers memories and a connection with a kind stranger (Annie Gonzalez) inspires new insight. Based on David Guterson’s best-selling novel and unfolding against the scenic vistas of the Columbia Basin, this compelling character study offers a long-overdue showcase for one of cinema’s greatest treasures.
General admission tickets ($15 adults, $10 students) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Ticket sales will be capped at 50% of capacity to allow for distancing between groups. Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates. This event will have a total runtime of about 2 hours.
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Power House Movies are powered by what you can’t get anywhere else in the Walla Walla Valley. Not only do we showcase award-winning festival favorites, feature-length narratives, documentaries, and undiscovered gems, we pair them with exclusive content from the movie makers themselves – most often in conversation with our Director of Film Programming, Warren Etheredge. Join us for a night out in our historic venue, and enjoy a glass of wine with the show. It’s an experience worth leaving the couch for!

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Cancelled: An Evening with George Winston
2021-10-03 - 2021-10-04 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Official statement from George Winston’s team:
Night Song Concerts announces the cancelation of George Winston concerts from September 11 to October 4, as we ensure the health and safety of George before he returns to music venues across the country. In 2012 he had a bone marrow transplant, which many of you may have heard about with the release of his album Spring Carousel – A Cancer Research Benefit.
George is currently taking immuno-suppressive medications, and is being advised that he not tour at this time due to the surge of the Delta variant of COVID-19. His medical team is closely evaluating the effectiveness of the 3rd vaccine, with hopes of returning to the road in mid-October 2021 at the soonest.
We appreciate your understanding at this time.

This concert is now cancelled (We will try to reschedule in 2023). Ticket holders have been contacted. If you have any questions, contact the box office at 509-529-6500.
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Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Seattle Rock Orchestra plays acoustic Led Zeppelin
2021-10-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre presents Seattle Rock Orchestra in concert on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
In this concert, Seattle Rock Orchestra explores the softer side of Led Zeppelin, offering an intimate evening out that draws on the band’s acoustic compositions from across their entire discography. The program will feature the songs “Going To California,” “The Battle Of Evermore,” “Thank You,” “The Rain Song,” “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You,” and many more.
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.
Reserved seating tickets ($50) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.

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Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Seattle Rock Orchestra plays Pink Floyd
2021-10-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre presents Seattle Rock Orchestra in concert on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Seattle Rock Orchestra pays tribute to psychedelic rock pioneers Pink Floyd with a complete performance of their landmark album The Dark Side of the Moon. As one of their most popular and frequently performed shows, the Seattle Rock Orchestra arrangements double as a veritable concerto for orchestra, featuring soloists from every section of the orchestra. Popular songs include “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” “Wish You Were Here,” “Great Gig In The Sky,” “Money,” “Us and Them,” and many more.
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.
Patrons are encouraged to review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.
Reserved seating tickets ($50) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.

Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our e-mail list!

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

The High Kings
2021-10-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre presents The High Kings in concert on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

The High Kings are Finbarr Clancy, Darren Holden, Brian Dunphy and newest member Paul O’ Brien. The band formed in 2007 when Brian, Darren, Finbarr and former member Martin Furey were asked to join a brand new Irish ballad group by David Kavanagh after he had noticed a gap in the market for a band specializing in traditional Irish music.
It didn’t take long during their first studio rehearsal for them to realize that the way their individual voices blended together, they were onto something special. The High Kings play 13 instruments between them creating the unique sound and atmosphere that they still showcase to this day.
Their self-titled debut album reached number two on the Billboard World Music chart, and in 2009, The High Kings played five consecutive sold out shows in Dublin’s Olympia Theatre and licensed their second studio album “Memory Lane” to Universal Music Ireland – signifying the fast trajectory that the band had taken in their short lifespan. “Memory Lane” went platinum only four months after its release.
Over the past 12 years The High Kings have toured frequently, and released four studio albums, two live albums and two DVDs. In 2017, they released a compilation album “Decade” which celebrated 10 amazingly successful years together and also included five brand new recordings.
In 2012 they performed for President Obama in Moneygall, this led to a personal invitation from the president to perform at the 2012 White House St. Patrick’s Day celebration. They flew directly from London where they had already been the headline act for the Lord Mayor of London’s St. Patrick’s Day concert. In 2015 The High Kings were invited to the Pentagon as guests of General Martin Dempsey, who is the Chairman of the The Joint Chiefs of Staff. They performed alongside the US Marine Corps band marking another special occasion for the band.
The High Kings set the bar extremely high for Irish Folk bands across the world and are widely regarded to be at the forefront of the genre. The High Kings continue to perform to sold out venues across the globe to their ever-growing army of loyal fans that span generations.

The High Kings are currently on tour to promote their new album – Home from Home.
Reserved seating tickets ($40) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.

Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our e-mail list!

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Pigs on the Wing - A Tribute to Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here 2021
2021-10-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Pink Floyd tribute band Pigs on the Wing return to Gesa Power House Theatre on their “Wish You Were Here” concert tour on Saturday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m.
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Close your eyes and imagine having the opportunity to experience the soaring majesty of Pink Floyd’s music in an intimate venue. That is the Pigs on the Wing experience: a melding of the epic, arena scale of Pink Floyd with the visceral experience of being front row at a rock club.
Pigs on the Wing has on occasion been referred to as “the most punk rock of the Pink Floyd tributes” and that is a badge the band wears with unequivocal pride. None are bigger fans of the work of Pink Floyd than the members of Pigs on the Wing, and while the band approaches the material with the deepest respect for legacy of the music, they also chart a course suggesting a willingness to push the musical boundaries of a traditional tribute band.
Tracing its roots to a one-off performance in Portland in 2006, Pigs on the Wing has steadily developed a devoted fanbase and a reputation for delivering a high quality, high energy take on Pink Floyd’s music, steeped in the NW’s own rich musical heritage.
All members of the band are seasoned veterans of the original NW rock scene and balance a decidedly un-tribute like attitude towards the music with a deep understanding of the precision and importance of Pink Floyd’s music in many fans’ lives. The result is a sound and experience both refreshing in delivery and yet true to the original – something the band believes sets it apart from other Pink Floyd tributes.
Pigs on the Wing’s 2021-2022 feature show is a full album performance of Pink Floyd’s 1975 psychedelic masterpiece Wish You Were Here, followed by a full second set of carefully curated Roger Waters era Floyd.
Reserved seating ticket ($25 in advance, $30 at the door) are available online or by calling the Gesa Power House Theatre box office at 509-529-6500. Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.

Pigs on the Wing is ( L to R): Eric Welder (bass / vocals); Holly Brooks (vocals); David Lindenbaum (guitar / vocals); Pete Galluzzo (sax); Bryan Fairfield (drums); Matt Jones (keys / vocals); Jason Baker (guitar / vocals)

This event is a rental by Pigs on the Wing. Click here to learn more about renting the theatre for your own event!

Songs of the Nearly Forgotten (stories, songs, séance)
2021-10-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Unfortunately, as the performer is unable to reach Walla Walla due to weather-related flight cancellations, this event is now canceled.

Songs of the Nearly Forgotten is a one-woman story and song show in which storyteller Katie Anne Mitchell explores themes of isolation, femininity and finding your place in this world through conducting a séance. That’s right. A séance.
Through writing, through performance, and through songs Mitchell shares slice-of-life stories that are simply and heartbreakingly human. Her most recent release Alice’s Land draws from folk, alternative, country, and spoken word roots to share small moments in the lives of five women. Five different women who have forgotten themselves, or forgotten what exists around them, or have been forgotten by the world. More than forgetting, though, this performance is about remembrance. These are the stories that drive that trusty old train from victim to creator, choo-chooing at every stop in between.
This event is part of a new Patio Pulse series, which is all about enjoying local and regional talent in a safe outdoor setting appropriate for all ages. Folding chairs will be provided, but patrons are welcome to bring their own chairs. The street will be closed to vehicle traffic. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Songs of the Nearly Forgotten was previously scheduled as part of the canceled 2021 Summer Stage Festival in August. The Summer Stage Festival will re-launch in August 2022!

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Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

WW Symphony: "First Impressions" concert
2021-10-30 | WA
Land Title of Walla Walla County presents “First Impressions” with the Walla Walla Symphony at Gesa Power House Theatre on Saturday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m. and again at 7:00 p.m.
Under the direction of Maestro Yaacov Bergman, members of the Symphony will perform the world premiere of John David Earnest’s “Scenes in Silver and Black”, a double concerto featuring guest artists and Walla Walla Symphony principals Leonard Garrison (flute) and Shannon Scott (clarinet). Additional pieces include Jessie Montgomery’s “Banner”, featuring a string quartet of guest musicians from the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival, and Impressionist composer Claude Debussy’s “Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune”.
Livestream access (7 pm only) and in-person tickets are now on sale!
This event is a rental by Walla Walla Symphony.

Little Watts Movie - Coraline (animated)
2021-10-31 15:00 - 16:30 | WA
Walla Walla Valley Honda presents a screening of the family-friendly animated feature film Coraline on Sunday, October 31 at 3PM. A costume contest will be held at 2:15PM with the winners announced after the screening. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Ages 0-7, Ages 7-12, Ages 12-15, and Adult/Parents.
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Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, Coraline (voiced by Dakota Fanning) discovers a hidden door to a fantasy version of her life. In order to stay in the fantasy, she must make a frighteningly real sacrifice.
Based on a Hugo award-winning book by Neil Gaiman and adapted for the screen and directed by Henry Selick (James and the Giant Peach, The Nightmare Before Christmas), Coraline was an ambitious stop-motion animated film released in 2009, involving more than 500 people over four years, including 35 animators. The film is rated PG for thematic elements, scary images, mild language, and suggestive humor.
Awards:

American Film Institute – Best Feature Film
BAFTA Children’s Award – Best Feature Film
San Francisco Film Critics Circle Alliance of Women Film Journalists – Best Animated Feature
Annie Awards – Best Character Design, Best Production Design, Best Music

General admission tickets ($12 adults, $8 Youth 12 and under) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. This event will have a total runtime of about 2 hours.
Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.

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The Little Watts Family Series is presented by:

Additional support provided by:
Yancey P Winans Community Grant

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

The Matt Baker Comedy + Stunt Show
2021-11-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
“The Matt Baker Comedy + Stunt Show” returns to Gesa Power House Theatre on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
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“A stand up comedian with unbelievable skills.”
-The Oregonian
Voted Seattle’s Alternative Comic, Matt Baker is a three-time Guinness World Record holder and has performed his comedy stunt show around the world. He has appeared on numerous television shows including The Late Late Show with James Corden, Last Comic Standing, Tosh.0 and America’s Got Talent, where Sharon Osbourne called him “Hilarious” and Piers Morgan described him as, “the total package!”
His hip comedy show is action-packed with audience participation, interesting skills, and perpetual laughter. The comedy never stops even when performing stunts like spearing vegetables in mid air, spitting ping-pong balls at volunteers or catching a bowling ball on his head. His hilarious onstage banter gives the feel of a stand-up comedy show, but with a little something more.
Throughout his show Matt shares his unique comic perspective on things like; the advantages of traveling light, outdated slang, unexpected uses of technology, things not to say to women, and the proper way to floss your teeth. He has made people laugh in over 17 countries, had Presidential candidates cracking up and has shared his humor with U.S troops overseas.
Matt Baker last performed at Gesa Power House Theatre in 2015.
Reserved seating tickets ($30 adults, $20 youth under 18) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.

Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our e-mail list!

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Don Reed in "Semi-Famous"
2021-11-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Northwest Public Broadcasting and Gesa Power House Theatre present actor-comedian Don Reed in his solo show Semi-Famous on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 7:00PM.
Hollywood—Heartless, Heartbreaking, but every once in awhile, Heartwarming.
With stories from the famous to the infamous, Don Reed returns to the stage with a collection of delightful Hollywood tales – from panic attacks auditioning for Spike Lee, to almost being shot by the Secret Service at a television taping. All true. All wrong. In this story Don takes us from his humble beginnings in Oakland, Calif to embark on a journey into the soul-grinder that is the entertainment business.
“Semi-Famous delivers the goods! One delicious cameo after another. Hilarious.”
– San Francisco Chronicle
Don Reed has written, performed, directed, and produced five solo shows in New York City, San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and Los Angeles. He recently played a lead role in the Amazon Prime comedy series Bartlett, co-financed and with recurring role by Lin Manuel Miranda – composer/creator of the Broadway smash Hamilton. Reed is also currently producing Robert Townsend’s solo tour de force Living the Shuffle.
Don Reed’s memorable performance on an HBO Partners and Crime special of up-and-coming comedians years ago caught the attention of Hollywood and led to many recurring and guest starring roles. You may have heard his voice on: Spider-Man, Johnny Quest, SNL, and most recently as the voice of the cat on 2 Broke Girls. Additionally, Don has written, directed, produced and starred in short films for HBO Shorts, and can be seen on Netflix in the feature film Unleashed alongside stars from Showtime’s Shameless. Reed was the opening act/warm-up comedian for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno for more than 1,000 episodes, and recently shared an excerpt story from East 14th – on NPR/WYNC’s Snap Judgment so compelling that it will be woven into the graduate writing curriculum at American University in Washington D.C.
Reserved seating tickets ($40 adult, $20 student) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.

Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our e-mail list!

This event is sponsored by:

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Warren Miller's 72nd Film: "Winter Starts Now"
2021-11-13 19:15 - 22:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Bluewood Alpine Race Team (B.A.R.T.) will host a screening of Warren Miller’s Winter Starts Now, the 72nd annual ski and snowboard film by Warren Miller Entertainment, at Gesa Power House Theatre on Saturday, November 13. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for a prefunk party (food truck, silent auction, giveaways). The film screening begins at 7:15 p.m.
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Winter Starts Now will chase winter from coast to coast. From Alaska’s Prince William Sound, where the only fresh tracks encountered belong to bears, to Maine’s community of craftsmen and women devoted to sliding on snow. From kids with huge Olympic dreams to adaptive shredders who leave even the most able athletes in the dust. Viewers will road trip with big mountain skiers Marcus Caston and Connery Lundin as they chase winter all the way to Alaska, before catching up with speed riding legend JT Holmes, and meet new friends like Madison Rose and Vasu Sojitra. Winter Starts Now takes viewers on a journey to the highest peak in America, to the best groomed trails at beloved resorts, and to the mom & pop’s that have stood their ground throughout the everchanging ski world. The film is an homage to every skier who lives for the thrill and finds solace on the chairlift.
Bluewood Alpine Race Team (B.A.R.T) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring life-long participation in the sport of skiing, character development through good sportsmanship and hard work, family cohesion through mutual participation and fellowship through teamwork. For more information visit skibart.org.
General admission tickets ($24) are available online or by calling the Gesa Power House Theatre box office at 509-529-6500. All proceeds go toward the B.A.R.T. youth. Thank you for helping to keep the dream alive!
Please review the current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.

This event is a rental by Bluewood Alpine Race Team (BART). Click here to learn more about renting the theatre for your own event!

"De Paso" (dance/theatre)
2021-11-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
The Honorary Consulate of Spain, Seattle, and the Flamenco Foundation and Conservatory Casa Patas, presents a performance of De Paso at Gesa Power House Theatre on Tuesday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m.
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Inspired by the verses of the popular flamenco “cante” (song), De Paso (“Passing Through”) is a performance that is about the road that we take on our journey through the world; it is about the moments we encounter when different lives, temperaments, and feelings intersect. Blending theatrical effects, and traditional flamenco choreography.
De Paso is directed and choreographed by Sara Pérez, with musical direction by Jaime González. The production features flamenco dancers Sara Pérez and Rubén Puertas, flamenco singers Christina Soler and Ana Polanco, and flamenco guitarists Jaime González and Alejandro Moreno. De Paso is a live theatre event lasting approximately 75 minutes without intermission.
Reserved seating tickets ($40) are available online or by calling the Gesa Power House Theatre box office at 509-529-6500.
This is a rental by: Valdemar Estates. Please note that the renter is requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test (within the previous 48 hours) for all patrons for this event. Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.

Casa Patas Flamenco Foundation and Conservatory came into being in the year 2000 with the objective of becoming a center that brings together the activities related to the study, teaching and promotion of Flamenco: cante (song), toque (the guitar and other instruments), and baile (dance). To this end, one of our chief goals is to disseminate this art form (hailed by UNESCO in 2010, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity), throughout Spain and the rest of the world. The Casa Patas Foundation and Conservatory organizes performances, master classes, and intercultural activities in Spain and abroad. A large variety of artists grace the Casa Patas stage every week for a total of more than 300 performances in any given year. In addition, the Foundation regularly sponsors and coordinates performances at theaters, festivals and cultural centers throughout the world.

The Comfort to Come (world premiere, live theatre)
2021-11-19 - 2021-11-21 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre presents the world premiere, live theatrical production of The Comfort to Come by Lisa Battle with performances on Friday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 21 at 2:00 p.m. There will be a live Q&A with the playwright following the November 20 performance.
The Comfort to Come is a new play by Whitman College graduate Lisa Battle, and is directed by Whitman College Professor Emerita Nancy Simon. The cast includes: Shauna Lilly Bogley, Kevin Loomer, Nathan Loomer, Kathryn Bogley, and Julie Jones.
Cass (Shauna Lilly Bogley) spent most of her life taking care of her mother who suffered Alzheimer’s disease. She realized that as her mother lost touch with the reality around her, she created a new one. The hereditary nature of the disease means Cass soon follows her mother into this reality – the fantasy world they created when she was a child. The family Cass leaves behind watches with wonder and sorrow as she slips into a world of griffins, mermaids, and rhyming couplets. Cass, however, finally finds comfort joining her mother in their shared creation at the border of life and death.
The Comfort To Come was first developed at The Barrow Group Theater in New York City in their “Works in Progress” series. Two installations of the piece were presented there as dramatic readings. Later the play was a semifinalist for the 14th St. Y fellowship in 2019. After the pandemic spoiled plans for an independent production, director Rachel Whorton and Lisa Battle produced the play virtually. In March of 2021, they put up a production up over zoom and raised more than $2,000 for The Alzheimer’s Foundation.
Playwright Lisa Battle was an Arthur Miller Fellow working as a drama teacher at a public middle school in Queens until the pandemic hit. Now she is a high school English Teacher in California. Several of her 10 minute plays were presented at The Barrow Group Instant Play Festivals and Works in Progress Readings in New York City. She is an alumnus of the British American Drama Academy and has performed with the People’s Theater Project in Manhattan. Lisa also toured the U.S. and Canada with Formerly Whitty Productions as the director/producer. Her commentary has been featured on numerous popular comedy podcasts. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Educational Theater from NYU and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater from Whitman College where she studied under Nancy Simon.
Reserved seating tickets ($23 adult, $17 students) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.

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Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

"Sing Reunited" Concert - Campbell Davis
2021-11-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
United Way of the Blue Mountains presents Campbell Davis live in a Sing Reunited concert at Gesa Power House Theatre on Friday, November 26 at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:15 p.m.
Earlier this year United Way of the Blue Mountains held a virtual singing competition and fundraiser, Sing United Clash of the Blue Mountain Beats, brought together the musical talents in the local region. The singing competition was for local bands and musicians who are from, live, go to school, or perform in the counties: Walla Walla, Columbia, Umatilla, Morrow, Baker, Union, Wallowa, Grant, Harney, and Malheur, or the Tri-cities area.
The Sing United contest grand prize winner, Campbell Davis, returns to headline the Sing Reunited benefit concert for United Way of the Blue Mountains. Proceeds from this after-Thanksgiving fundraiser is again going to friends and neighbors in area communities through United Way of the Blue Mountains.
Tickets ($40) are available through United Way of the Blue Mountains. Additional sponsor support provided by Baker Boyer Bank, Walla Walla Valley Honda, and Abadan.
Please review the current health and safety precautions in effect at Gesa Power House Theatre, including required mask use. If you are experiencing any Covid-related symptoms, please be kind to all of us by staying home (United Way will refund your ticket price.)

This event is a rental by United Way of the Blue Mountains. Click here to learn more about renting the theatre for your own event!

Wind-Up Birds concert: "Sweet Dreams, Goodnight"
2021-12-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Wind-Up Birds will perform a Sweet Dreams, Goodnight concert on Saturday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Gesa Power House Theatre.
Wind-Up Birds flock to the scene of their debut show, right here at the Gesa Power House Theatre! After the band was originally formed during the fall of 2019, the pandemic quickly changed the game for musicians everywhere. Now, Wind-Up Birds are hitting the scene in a big way, playing house shows around town and bringing the lively enthusiasm that only original music can bring.
For this concert, Wind-Up Birds will play original music from their album Sweet Dreams, Goodnight, as well as some new unreleased songs. The show incorporates live dynamism with an intricately-crafted sonic form for a live experience that blends psychedelic rock, pop, and jazz influences. The concert will have an opening act by local singer-songwriter Piper Toohey.
Wind-Up Birds features Mo Dow on guitars and vocals, Zac Bentz on piano and synth, Carsten Wallace-Bailey on guitar, Mia Castrina on bass, Jonah Panzer on saxophone, Leander Swan on trumpet and Aniruddh (Rudy) Gupta on drums. Pulling influence from glam rock, pop and space-age icons like David Bowie and Diane Coffee, the show is sure to be a night to remember!
The band’s new album is on streaming services everywhere, including Spotify, Apple Music, and iHeart Radio.
General admission tickets ($20 Adults; $12 students) are available online or by calling the Gesa Power House Theatre box office at 509-529-6500. No outside food or beverages allowed.
Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.

This event is a rental by Wind-Up Birds. Click here to learn more about renting the theatre for your own event!

The Nutcracker: Clara's Adventure to the Land of Sweets
2021-12-11 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Washington State Youth Ballet is proud to present The Nutcracker: Clara’s Adventure to the Land of Sweets on Saturday, December 11 at Gesa Power House Theatre with performances at 2:00 p.m. and again at 7:00 p.m.
The Nutcracker: Clara’s Adventure to the Land of Sweets is a mixed ballet program featuring Act II of The Nutcracker, a winter family tradition in which Clara and her Nutcracker Prince are entertained by the radiant Sugar Plum Fairy and her enchanting Kingdom of Sweets. Preceding The Nutcracker will be a beautiful first act from Washington State Youth Ballet’s Collective Company and Musical Theatre program, with excerpts from some of the greatest ballets of the past, including Paquita, Swan Lake, La Bayadere, and new works by our very own young dancers of Walla Walla.
Reserved seating tickets ($25 Adults; $15 youth under 18) are available online or by calling the Gesa Power House Theatre box office at 509-529-6500. No outside food or beverages allowed.
Please review the current health and safety precautions at Gesa Power House Theatre, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.

This event is a rental by Washington State Youth Ballet. Click here to learn more about renting the theatre for your own event!

A Holiday Arts Collaboration
2021-12-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre will host A Holiday Arts Collaboration on Friday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m. This free hour-long event will feature youth performances created by Y-Tunes (formerly Walla Walla Music Organization) and WW Dance Co2 (under the umbrella of Walla Walla Dance Company) in live musical performances and choreographed instrumental music created by Y-Tunes students. Art pieces by local artists, provided by ArtWalla, will be displayed during the dance numbers.
The Y-Tunes Music and Sound Studio became an official program of the Walla Walla YMCA this fall and is now part of the Youth Engagement Department, under the direction of Walla Walla Music Organization founder Rodney Outlaw.
Walla Walla Dance Company, founded and directed by Nancy Wells, has offered dance in the community for the past 30 years. WW Dance Co2 was recently developed by Justine and Jennifer Clark to allow specialized training and growth in contemporary dance within the program.
No ticket necessary. Donations to any of the participating organizations will be accepted at the door and may also be made online at any time through the Valley Giving Guide (with possible donation matching opportunities).
Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use.

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Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla, Exchange Club of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Little Watts Movie: "Ira Finkelstein's Christmas"
2021-12-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Walla Walla Valley Honda presents a screening of the family-friendly feature film Ira Finkelstein’s Christmas at Gesa Power House Theatre on Sunday, December 19 at 2PM. Bring the kids early (starting at 12:30) to meet Santa before the movie!
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Ira J. Finkelstein is obsessed with Christmas. He’s seen every Christmas movie ever made and his dreams are filled with reindeer, sleigh rides and SNOW. The problem? Ira’s Jewish — and at 11 years old, Christmas is passing him by. When Ira’s hopes for a holiday vacation in Aspen are dashed, he hatches a plan to finally get the Christmas of his dreams. Flying unaccompanied to visit his grandparents in Florida, he swaps tickets with Mikey, another 11-year-old on his way to Christmastown, WA . Ira gets more than he bargained for when he experiences his first “White Christmas”.
Ira Finkelstein’s Christmas has a runtime of about 2 hours, and is rated PG. General admission tickets ($12 adults, $8 Youth 12 and under) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.

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The Little Watts Family Series is presented by:

Additional support provided by:
Yancey P Winans Community Grant

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Live Cinema: "The Nutcracker" (ballet)
2021-12-23 19:00 - 21:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre presents a Live Cinema screening of The Royal Ballet’s current production of The Nutcracker, on Thursday, December 23 at 7:00 p.m.
The Nutcracker is a family favorite at Christmas time and is one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet. The story of Clara, a girl on a magical Christmas Eve adventure, is accompanied by sparkling music and even dancing sweets! Watch the full company of The Royal Ballet in this much-loved ballet classic.
The cast of this production includes: Akane Takada (The Sugar Plum Fairy), Cesar Corrales (The Prince), Christopher Saunders (Herr Drosselmeyer), Isabella Gasparini (Clara), Luca Acri (Hans-Peter/The Nutcracker).
Filmed during a live event, the Live Cinema Series broadcasts offer audiences an equivalent to the best seat in the house, with incredibly detailed close-ups of the performers. The Live Cinema Series is sponsored in part by Shakespeare Walla Walla.
This screening has an approximate runtime of 2 hours, 30 minutes, including an on-screen introduction and two intermissions. Beer, wine, popcorn, and snacks will be available for purchase, and may be taken into the theater.
Reserved seating tickets ($15 adults, $10 students) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.If you want to purchase 4 or more titles in the Live Cinema series together and save 10%, please call the box office at 509-529-6500 (offer not available online).
Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.

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The Live Cinema Series is supported by Shakespeare Walla Walla, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that aims to make Shakespeare and theater approachable and entertaining to students in eastern Washington and Oregon.

Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Peter Antoniou (show postponed)
2021-12-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
This event has been postponed to February 5, 2022 due to winter weather conditions. Patrons with tickets to this event have been notified, and their tickets will be valid for the new date. If you have any questions, please contact the box office at boxoffice@phtww.org or 509-529-6500.

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Season Sponsors:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Pacific Power, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival
2022-01-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
The Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival – 2022 Winter Festival will conclude with a Festival Series concert at Gesa Power House Theatre on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. The concert will feature the string trio BLUE…RED…GREEN by Carman Moore, a brief gem by Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, and the 3rd Sonata for Violin and Piano by George Enescu.
WWCMF continues with its intention to honor composers of color, and in our small way, make up for lost time during which our industry showed this beautiful repertoire neglect. Carman Moore is a prolific composer, conductor, and educator, having served on the faculties of Carnegie-Mellon and Yale Universities. His works have been performed by major orchestras the world over. BLUE…RED…GREEN was composed in 2007.
The concert concludes with the reprise performance of the Enescu Sonata No. 3 for violin and piano. The work will reveal even more of its many mysteries in this second hearing.
Artists: Timothy Christie, viola; Artur Girsky, violin; Rowena Hammill, cello; David Korevaar, piano; and Maria Sampen, violin.
General admission tickets ($30) are available through the WWCMF website. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Be sure to read the WWCMF COVID19 vaccination policy. Proof of vaccination & booster is required for patrons over the age of 16, and proof of vaccination is required for patrons ages 5 to 15. Negative tests will not be considered as a substitute for vaccination.

This event is a rental by Walla Walla Choral Society. Click here to learn more about renting the theatre for your own event!

Power House Movie: "Aviva" (cutting edge cinema)
2022-01-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre presents a Power House Movie screening of the 2020 independent film Aviva on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
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“A freewheeling blend of dance and surrealist interrogations of gender identity…entrancing.“
– IndieWire
“Its leaps and transitions are often mind-bending…illuminating and expansive.”
– The Hollywood Reporter
After meeting online, transatlantic lovers Aviva and Eden embark on a tumultuous courtship, love affair and marriage. The couple struggles, separates, and tries to get back together, as dual aspects of each one’s personality battles forces inside and out.
Director Boaz Yakin ‘s (Remember the Titans) dreamy dance film, with choreography from former member of Israeli dance company Batsheva Dance Company and co-star Bobbi Jene Smith, tells a story that is timeless, universal and yet up-to-the-moment. The character of Aviva, played by both Zina Zinchenko (and at times by Or Schraiber), is a young Parisian who develops an online romance with Eden, played by Tyler Phillips (and at times Bobbie Jene Smith), a New Yorker. After a long courtship they meet in person and fall in love, settling into an intimate relationship that leads to marriage, but one, as many are, laced with conflicts. Incorporating exuberant dance sequences, and featuring a pair of principal characters played by four different actors daringly expressing both masculine and feminine sides, Aviva captures a restless and changing today where who we are as women and men, and how we navigate the world, is up for grabs.
Reserved seating tickets ($15 adults, $10 students) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. This unrated film contains nudity and has runtime of about 2 hours.
If you want to purchase 4 or more titles in the Power House Movie series together and save 10%, please call the box office at 509-529-6500 (offer not available online).
Please review our current health and safety precautions, including required mask use. Ticket holders will receive an email during the week before the show with any updates.
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Power House Movies are powered by what you can’t get anywhere else in the Walla Walla Valley. Not only do we showcase award-winning festival favorites, feature-length narratives, documentaries, and undiscovered gems, we pair them with exclusive content from the movie makers themselves – most often in conversation with our Director of Film Programming, Warren Etheredge. Join us for a night out in our historic venue, and enjoy a glass of wine with the show. It’s an experience worth leaving the couch for!

Season Sponsors:

Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Pacific Power, Hayden Homes
Additional support provided by:
Walla Walla County, Port of Walla Walla, City of Walla Walla
Each Coldwell Banker Office is Independently Owned and Operated
