A Band Called Honalee
2024-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Friday, October 25, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents A Band Called Honalee. This event is sponsored by Tulalip Tribes, Creative West, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
A Band Called Honalee is a modern-day folk trio inspired by the music and legacy of Peter, Paul & Mary. Musically accomplished, interactive, and energetic, their shows allow audiences to experience this timeless music live onstage once again. The group believes the melodies and messages of the 1960s folk and folk/rock era are just as relevant today as they were when they were first sung, perhaps even more so. Their mission is to share this uniquely American music with new audiences while rekindling the passion of lifelong fans.
Satisfying diehard Peter, Paul & Mary lovers as well as newcomers to this wonderful era of music, the band’s shows feature all of PPM’s beloved hits, including “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” “Blowing in the Wind,” and of course “Puff The Magic Dragon.” With virtuosic musicianship, stirring vocal harmonies and polished showmanship, A Band Called Honalee also offers favorites from Bob Dylan, The Byrds, Pete Seeger, Joni Mitchell, The Mamas & The Papas, Joan Baez, The Weavers, Judy Collins, and many others.
Reserved tickets will be available starting at $25 ($20 for students) on August 15th, either online or via the Box Office at 509-529-6500. Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our e-mail list (at the bottom of this page)!

Live2Lead Walla Walla
2024-10-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Saturday, October 26, from 10 AM to 4 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes Live2Lead Walla Walla.
Gain leadership knowledge, tips and skills to take your life to the next level and meet other community leaders. Join us for an extraordinary streamed workshop designed to empower you to become a better leader, increase your earning potential, scale your business, improve family relations, and maximize your communication at home, at work, and at your clubs and organizations. As John Maxwell famously says, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” Invest in your leadership skills by learning about communications, leadership, teamwork, attitudes, and better relationships, in this transformative leadership workshop (with lunch!)
Featured Speakers:

John Maxwell: Renowned leadership expert and author, sharing timeless principles of influence and personal growth. Named the #1 leadership and management expert in the world by Inc. Magazine
Malcolm Gladwell: Bestselling author, New York Times columnist and thought leader, offering insights into how to make decisions and understand success.
Chunte Lowe: Olympian and motivational speaker, discussing resilience, perseverance, and achieving goals.
Jon Gordon: Acclaimed author and speaker, specializing in positive leadership and building strong teams.
Michael Jr.: Comedian and inspirational speaker, delivering powerful messages on communication and family dynamics with humor and heart.

General admission tickets are available for $49, and can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
This event is a rental. To learn about renting the theater for your own event, click here!

Pigs on the Wing: Echoes of Pink Floyd
2024-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Pigs on the Wing return to the Gesa Power House Theatre on Friday, November 1, the first show of their two-night residency.
Pigs on the Wing’s 2023-2024 tour, “Echoes of Pink Floyd”, is a second act to the band’s previous year’s tour. As before, the Echoes of Pink Floyd tour will feature a new selection of the very best of classic-era Pink Floyd cuts organized into 2 distinct sets. Rather than performing a single album from start to end, expect to hear the band focus on their favorite sections of the classic albums, including hits, deep cuts, and the band’s trademark willingness to explore the sonic space in experimental improvisation. Fans can expect an immersive visual show in a don’t – miss event for any Pink Floyd fan!
From its garage-rock roots in 2006 as a one-off show to full-album productions to performing for
thousands of fans each year, Portland-based Pigs on the Wing have built a loyal following dedicated to the band’s high-energy take on Pink Floyd’s music. All members of Pigs on the Wing are seasoned veterans of the Pacific Northwest rock scene and are unapologetic in bringing their wide-ranging musical influences to the table.
Setting the band aside from other tribute rock acts, Pigs on the Wing balance a decidedly un-tribute-like attitude towards the music with precision to detail and a deep understanding of the importance of Pink Floyd’s music in the lives of fans everywhere.
Amongst the band’s accomplishments, Pigs on the Wing has in recent years featured full album performances of The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Wall and was recently ranked the #4 Pink Floyd tribute worldwide. None are bigger fans of the work of Pink Floyd than the members of Pigs on the Wing themselves, a dedication which has been foremost in the band’s approach since the very beginning.
Pigs on the Wing is: Eric Welder (bass/vocals); Matt Jones ( keys/vocals); Bryan Fairfield (drums); Holly Brooks (vocals); Dave Lindenbaum ( guitar/vocals) Jason Baker ( guitar/vocals); Matt Sulikowski (saxophone).
Reserved seating tickets are $45 per show. These are available for purchase online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.

Pigs on the Wing: Echoes of Pink Floyd
2024-11-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Pigs on the Wing return to the Gesa Power House Theatre on Saturday, November 2, the second show of their two-night residency.
Pigs on the Wing’s 2023-2024 tour, “Echoes of Pink Floyd”, is a second act to the band’s previous year’s tour. As before, the Echoes of Pink Floyd tour will feature a new selection of the very best of classic-era Pink Floyd cuts organized into 2 distinct sets. Rather than performing a single album from start to end, expect to hear the band focus on their favorite sections of the classic albums, including hits, deep cuts, and the band’s trademark willingness to explore the sonic space in experimental improvisation. Fans can expect an immersive visual show in a don’t – miss event for any Pink Floyd fan!
From its garage-rock roots in 2006 as a one-off show to full-album productions to performing for
thousands of fans each year, Portland-based Pigs on the Wing have built a loyal following dedicated to the band’s high-energy take on Pink Floyd’s music. All members of Pigs on the Wing are seasoned veterans of the Pacific Northwest rock scene and are unapologetic in bringing their wide-ranging musical influences to the table.
Setting the band aside from other tribute rock acts, Pigs on the Wing balance a decidedly un-tribute-like attitude towards the music with precision to detail and a deep understanding of the importance of Pink Floyd’s music in the lives of fans everywhere.
Amongst the band’s accomplishments, Pigs on the Wing has in recent years featured full album performances of The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Wall and was recently ranked the #4 Pink Floyd tribute worldwide. None are bigger fans of the work of Pink Floyd than the members of Pigs on the Wing themselves, a dedication which has been foremost in the band’s approach since the very beginning.
Pigs on the Wing is: Eric Welder (bass/vocals); Matt Jones ( keys/vocals); Bryan Fairfield (drums); Holly Brooks (vocals); Dave Lindenbaum ( guitar/vocals) Jason Baker ( guitar/vocals); Matt Sulikowski (saxophone).
Reserved seating tickets are $45 per show. These are available for purchase online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.

Rhys Thomas: Science Circus
2024-11-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents Science Circus on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 2:00 PM.
Science Circus combines Newtonian physics with a delightful mix of comedy and circus arts. This entertaining and educational show teaches students about gravity through bowling ball juggling, gyroscopic stability with glass bowl spinning, centripetal force using cowboy lariats, center of balance on a tall unicycle, and inertia with the classic tablecloth pull. Adding an irresistible force of levity, Science Circus captivates audiences of all ages.
About the Artist
Rhys Thomas is a celebrated performer and educator who masterfully blends science, comedy, and circus arts. Creator of the Science Circus, he teaches Newtonian physics through entertaining acts like bowling ball juggling, glass bowl spinning, and unicycling. His sequel, Gollyology, expands into the scientific method and more. Rhys, who humorously claims an M.F.A. (Master of Frivolous Arts), has dazzled audiences at museums, schools, and festivals across seven countries. Recognized as Best American Act in Japan’s World Cup Street Performer Competition and honored with an Oregon Arts Fellowship, Rhys’s greatest joy is his family. He lives in Oregon with his wife Maria and their multi-talented daughters, Isabel and Matilda.
Reserved seating tickets ($12 adults, $8 Youth 12 and under) will be available on August 15th, online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
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This programming is supported in part the Creative West, the National Endowment for the Arts, AAUW Walla Walla, United Way of the Blue Mountains, Windermere Real Estate Walla Walla, Milton Freewater Area Foundation, Yancey P. Winans Community Grant, and Tulalip Tribes.

AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS
2024-11-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On November 8, 2024, the Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents AMERICA’S SWEETHEARTS. This event is sponsored by Tulalip Tribes, Pacific Power Foundation, Greater Hermiston Community Foundation, Creative West, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
America has loved the swinging sounds of female close-harmony groups even before The Andrews Sisters hit the airwaves with “Bei Mir Bist Du Schön” in 1937, but audiences will hear those great vintage songs with fresh ears when AMERICA’S SWEETHEARTS take the stage in their fresh and vibrant show! These New York City-based ladies have performed across the USA at iconic spaces honoring our veterans (the Intrepid Air and Space Museum, the WASP Museum) as well as large theatres and intimate cabaret venues, getting crowds tapping their feet to hits like “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” as they celebrate history through their crystal-clear harmony and colorful costumes. With selections from the Great American Songbook, classic Broadway, pop tunes from the 1950s, and jazz, AMERICA’S SWEETHEARTS charm audiences of all ages while navigating their way through a variety of trios, duets, and solo features… all with a slice of old-fashioned fun!
Reserved seating tickets are $25 to $35, with a student rate of $20. These will be available for purchase online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500, starting August 15th.

Private Event
2024-11-09, 2024-12-10, 2024-12-14 | 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.

Warren Miller's 75: A New Chapter
2024-11-09 17:30 - 21:30 | WA
On November 9th, at 5:30 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre will show Warren Miller’s latest film. After the movie, enjoy music, a food truck, and a bar from 8:00 to 9:30 PM.
Warren Miller is going big for 75 years! Stacked with unbelievable action and unexpected stories, Warren Miller’s 75 will bring fans to powder stashes and chutes around the world, from Canada, Colorado, California, and Utah to Finland, Japan, Austria, and New Jersey. Catch a diverse lineup of snowsports legends, Olympic hopefuls, world champions, X Games stars, and emerging talents on the big screen this fall, including snowboarders Shaun White, Jeremy Jones, Danny Davis, and Toby Miller, plus skiers Max Hitzig, Lexi duPont, Caite Zeliff, Mark Abma, and Aaron Blunck.
With original segments and unique collaborations, this year’s film will set the tone for the next 75 years of ski and snowboard filmmaking. Get ready for the celebration that is 75.

Reserved seating tickets are available for $29, and can be purchased either online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
This event is a rental. To learn more about renting the theater for your own event, click here.

Sunset Road
2024-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
On Wednesday, November 13, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre presents Sunset Road.
Sunset Road is a comedic romp through Washington wine country – inspired by Romeo and Juliet – but instead of the Montagues versus the Capulets, these sparring wine families make rival Merlot and Cabernet.
Reserved tickets will be available for $15 ($10 for students) on August 15th, either online or via the Box Office at 509-529-6500. Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our e-mail list (at the bottom of this page)!

Rock the Holidays
2024-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Wednesday, December 4th, at 7 PM, Côterie Bons Vivants presents Rock the Holidays at the Gesa Power House Theatre.
Reserved Tickets – $35
VIP Tickets – $55 (LIMITED SEATING)
VIP tickets are the premiere seating, located in the front-middle section of the auditorium. VIP tickets include a private wine tasting and meet-and-great with Côterie Bons Vivants and Long Shadows celebrity winemaker Gilles Nicault, Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer, and the band, following the concert.
Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer brings familiar holiday songs as well as classical pieces to audiences, with the added excitement of his virtuosic rock band. From Mozart, Vivaldi, and Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, to Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin, Aaron’s unique brand of Concert Rock celebrates classical music by infusing new life through the modern sound, styles and performance of rock music.
If you like Lindsey Stirling, 2 Cellos or Trans-Siberian Orchestra, you will love Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer.
This event is a rental by Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer. Learn more about renting the theater for your own event here!

A Celtic Christmas
2024-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
This December, on Friday the 6th and Sunday the 15th, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes EVERDREAM back to the stage for their much-loved show, A Celtic Christmas.

Everdream is delighted to return to the Gesa Powerhouse Theatre this December! The Celtic group started touring in 2014 and this marks 10 years of A Celtic Christmas, which has become somewhat of a tradition for Walla Walla residents! This magical concert will feature much loved Celtic and Christmas classics, including songs by Enya, music from Riverdance, some unique Irish Christmas songs, magical movie songs, toe tapping jigs and reels, and their chart topping version of O Holy Night!
Known for their haunting sound, Irish charm, and show-stopping glamour, this show will be a wonderful night out for the entire family.

Reserved seating tickets will be available for $40 on August 15th, either online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Want early access to tickets? Support the theater by joining our +Power Club!
This event is a rental. To learn about renting the theater for your own event, click here!

Little Watts: Holiday Shorts
2024-12-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Sunday, December 8, at 2 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre presents a collection of family-friendly holiday short films. This event is sponsored by AAUW Walla Walla, United Way of the Blue Mountains, Windermere Real Estate Walla Walla, Milton-Freewater Area Foundation, Tulalip Tribes, and Yancey P. Winans Community Trust.
Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of holiday shorts! Enjoy heartwarming stories, charming characters, and plenty of holiday cheer in a cozy atmosphere filled with laughter and joy. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories with your loved ones. See you there!
Reserved seating tickets are $12 for adults, and $8 for children under 12. They will be available online or by calling the box office (509-529-6500) starting on November 15th. Want early access to tickets? Support the theater by joining our +Power Club!

Sensory-Inclusive Holiday Shorts
2024-12-08 16:00 - 17:00 | WA
On Sunday, December 8, at 4 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre presents a collection of family-friendly holiday short films, with accommodations for individuals with sensory needs. This event is sponsored by AAUW Walla Walla, United Way of the Blue Mountains, Windermere Real Estate Walla Walla, Milton-Freewater Area Foundation, Tulalip Tribes, and Yancey P. Winans Community Trust.
Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of holiday shorts! Enjoy heartwarming stories, charming characters, and plenty of holiday cheer in a cozy atmosphere filled with laughter and joy.
In this screening, the auditorium lights will be dim, but not fully dark during the films. The volume of the films will be lower than a typical screening, and the audience is welcome to get up and move around during the show.
Reserved seating tickets are $12 for adults, and $8 for children under 12. They will be available online or by calling the box office (509-529-6500) starting on November 15th. Want early access to tickets? Support the theater by joining our +Power Club!

Chronicles of a Wandering Saint
2024-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Wednesday, December 11, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre presents Chronicles of a Wandering Saint.
In this bighearted supernatural comedy set in a tiny Argentinian town, a devout yet competitive woman devises a plan to stage a miracle, hoping it will lead her to sainthood. But as her grand unveiling approaches, an unexpected event reveals the hidden magic of her world, leading her to question everything she once took for granted.
Nominated for three 2024 Independent Spirit Awards and an award-winner at SXSW, Chronicles of a Wandering Saint is a humorous and thought-provoking journey into faith and self-discovery.
Reserved seating tickets are $15, with a student rate of $10. These are available online or by calling the Box Office at 509-529-6500. Don’t miss this enchanting cinematic experience!

'Tis the Season
2024-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
On December 14th, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes back to the stage ‘Tis the Season.
‘Tis the Season is a festive evening of jazz, rock, and soul renditions of all your favorite holiday classics. Don your holiday best and join us in downtown Walla Walla to kick off the season right! Enjoy the musical stylings of award-winning Seattle jazz vocalist Gail Pettis and her trio, along with local favorites Mark Brown, Gary Gemberling, Diego Romero, and more. Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho (PPGWNI) is once again the proud charity sponsor of this year’s ‘Tis the Season holiday concert for the third and final year. PPGWNI will receive all proceeds from ticket sales.
Tickets can be purchased online at tistheseason.ppgwni.org or by calling the PPGWNI donor line at 509.321.4474.
This event is a rental. Interested in renting the theater for your own event? Learn more here!

A Celtic Christmas
2024-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States

The Nutcracker Ballet
2024-12-21 14:00 - 16:00 | WA
This December, Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes Washington State Youth Ballet back to the stage for four performances of The Nutcracker: on December 21, at both 2 PM and 7 PM; and December 22, at both 2 PM and 7 PM.
Magical dolls, life-sized mice, dancing snowflakes, and an enchanting kingdom of sweets! Set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, the incredible dancing – and dazzling costumes – bring to life the classic story of Clara and her dreamlike adventures with her Nutcracker Prince. The Washington State Youth Ballet’s The Nutcracker will transport audiences of all ages into a wonderland that has become a lasting holiday tradition not to be missed.
Reserved seating tickets are available beginning at $40 (with $20 youth tickets available in the balcony). They can be purchased online, or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
This event is a rental. To learn more about renting Gesa Power House Theatre, click here.

The Nutcracker Ballet
2024-12-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States

Kira Soltanovich
2024-12-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On December 31, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes to the stage Kira Soltanovich.
Kira Soltanovich is a comedian, actress, and writer best known for her correspondent work on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno for almost 9 years. She was the Phony Photo Booth, which turned into the show’s longest-running comedy piece. (that didn’t have Jay in it). Kira teams up with Jay Leno again in the You Bet Your Life game show reboot in syndication on FOX now.
Kira has a half-hour stand-up special on Showtime called Here Comes Trouble and a one-hour stand-up special on Amazon called You Did This To Me. She’s the sidekick to host Donald Faison on the Netflix game show, Winsanity and she’s been a recurring comedian on several FOX television shows: Punchline and The Drama. Kira was a series regular on two seasons of TruTV’s How To Be A Grownup, and also shot two seasons of the Facebook series The Turndown which was shot exclusively in a bed.
Many of her fans remember her from the hidden camera show, Girls Behaving Badly, where she was a series regular for 4 seasons. Kira has been featured on Comedy Central, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Nickelodeon, several Disney shows, and one of her most unique claim to fame moments came when Hell’s Kitchen made her the “prize” for the winning team of chefs who got a night out at The Laugh Factory on the Sunset Strip.
Kira was born in the former Soviet Union, was traded for grains from the United States and immigrated in American when she was 2 years old. Kira honed her comedy chops all throughout grade school and up until high school graduation. It’s amazing how telling an angry principal a few jokes can get you out of serious trouble.
Reserved seating tickets starting at $25 ($20 for students) will be available online or at the box office (509-529-6500) beginning August 15th. Want early access to tickets? Consider joining our +Power Club!

Know Your Place
2025-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Wednesday, January 15th, Gesa Power House Theatre presents the film Know Your Place.
Set against the rapidly changing landscape of Seattle, Know Your Place is a poignant slice-of-life drama following 15-year-old Robel Haile, an Eritrean-American boy, as he embarks on a seemingly simple errand that transforms into an emotional journey. Tasked with delivering a huge and heavy suitcase across town, destined for a sick family member in his parents ‘homeland’, Robel and his best friend Fahmi must navigate Seattle’s evolving streets while confronting themes of family responsibility, identity, and the dislocation caused by economic displacement.
The film explores the essence of home—what it means to a young boy at a time of personal transition and to a city undergoing significant redevelopment. Director Zia Mohajerjasbi captures Seattle’s beauty and reflects on the dissolution of communities, making Know Your Place both a love letter and a lament for a hometown in flux.

Director Statement
It is personal as an attempt to capture the beauty of the place that raised me and those I keep company with, in this moment of rapid transition; in which the disappearance of the familiar continues to gain momentum with increasing scope and intensity. The dissolution of community, economic displacement, and redevelopment of legacy neighborhoods has made part of the city to which I’d been intimately connected almost unrecognizable. This film is about capturing some sense of what Seattle is, what it has been, what it is becoming. It is a film about home.
Through an intimate narrative lens and characterization, “Know Your Place” depicts impermanence as a relative experience. The film centers this experience through the eyes of Robel, an Eritrean-American boy of 15 years, at a time of transition in his own life, within the greater transitional context of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. The film’s key performers are almost all first-time actors or second-time collaborators with me. I am unwaveringly committed to a methodology that embraces storytelling as a universal human trait. As tools to filmmakers become more available, the localization of cinema is vital – adding nuance, specificity, potency and authenticity to stories represented in film. No story is “too small”.
In essence, “Know Your Place” is an exercise in this process – reflecting the possibilities of storytelling in cinema that is grounded in community, friendship and ongoing cultural exchange. This film is as independent and homegrown as it gets: a diverse cross section of our city’s inhabitants, collaborating to bring a story of ‘home’ to life in a way that honors the beauty of our shared space, and the nuance of the individual experiences contained within it.
– Zia Mohajerjasbi, Seattle, WA, September 2022
Reserved seating tickets will be available for $15 ($10 for students) either online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500, starting on November 15th, 2024.
Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our email list (at the bottom of this page)!

Private Event
2025-01-19 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States

Honoring Women Peacebuilders in Africa and Beyond
2025-01-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Wednesday, January 22, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre proudly features Honoring Women Peacebuilders in Africa and Beyond. This event is sponsored by The American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Walla Walla and Humanities Washington.
Richard Middleton-Kaplan (he/him) is the director of Academic Support Services at Whitman College. In 2011, Richard spent a sabbatical at the Centre for Applied Human Rights at University of York, helping to develop a course on literature and human rights. His publications include “Using Literature to Teach Peace” in Peace Research: The Canadian Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies.
What makes women’s peacebuilding movements so effective—often more effective than larger scale national and international initiatives? Why is the work of women peacebuilders less well-known and celebrated than that of their male counterparts? Is the collective nature of women’s peacemaking work a reason it’s both effective yet also underappreciated?
In this talk, meet peacebuilders beyond the usual names like Mother Theresa and Jane Addams, and gain an appreciation for the collective nature of women’s peacebuilding activities. Glimpse the more peaceful horizon that could dawn if we inspired and supported women’s peacebuilding collectives.
Gesa Power House Theatre is committed to ensuring that the arts are for everyone. Join us for this free community event, bringing impactful stories to the Walla Walla Valley. Donations are welcome!

Funke
2025-01-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Wednesday, January 29, at 7PM, Gesa Power House Theatre presents Funke.
Acclaimed Chef Evan Funke mounts his culinary comeback – an ode to the dying art of handmade pasta – on the most competitive street in America where he finds himself fighting to fulfill his artistic destiny while battling the impossibly volatile LA restaurant industry.

Reserved seating tickets ($15 adults, $10 students) will be available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500, starting on November 15th.
Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our e-mail list (at the bottom of this page)!

February Film Feast
2025-02-01 17:30 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Saturday, February 1, at 5:30 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre will host the February Film Feast.
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly partners with Visit Walla Walla, Walla Walla Movie Crush, and Marcus Whitman to celebrate February Restaurant Month with a night of culinary celebration. Local farmers and purveyors will be joining us to share our region’s bountiful goods and enjoy films showcasing the culinary arts.
Join us at 5:30 PM for mingling and feasting on locally sourced culinary delights. After enjoying some hearty appetizers, sip local wines and nibble on delicious snacks while enjoying a 7 PM short film festival (food-themed, of course) curated by our Director of Film Programming Warren Etheredge.
Reserved seating tickets are $55 and are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500, starting November 15th.
Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our email list (at the bottom of this page)!

The Thinking Game (Film)
2025-02-02 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
On February 2nd, 2025, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre will present the documentary The Thinking Game.
The Thinking Game takes you on a fascinating journey into the heart of DeepMind, one of the world’s leading AI labs, as it strives to unravel the mysteries of artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Inside DeepMind’s London headquarters, founder Demis Hassabis and his team are relentlessly pursuing the creation of AI that matches or surpasses human abilities on a wide range of tasks. Filmed over five years, the documentary puts viewers in the room for the pivotal moments of this quest, including the groundbreaking achievement of AlphaFold, a program that solved a 50-year grand challenge in biology.
The Thinking Game captures the exhilaration of historic breakthroughs like AlphaFold, the crushing weight of disappointment during setbacks, and the unwavering pursuit of knowledge that defines Demis’ commitment to scientific innovation. This film invites viewers to witness one of the most important scientific adventures of our time, exploring the potential of AGI to reshape
our world.
Reserved seating tickets (Adults $15, Students $10) are available for purchase online, or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Additionally, members of the IRL Movie Club can use the promo code IRLCLUB at checkout to purchase a ticket for only $5! Not a member? You can still use the code, and you’ll automatically join the IRL Movie Club for free, and be registered to the email list to hear about future events! Learn more about the IRL Movie Club here!

International Guitar Night XXV
2025-02-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes the 25th Anniversary American Tour of International Guitar Night to the stage on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7 p.m. This show will feature Germany’s Lulo Reinhardt, Britain’s Alexandra Whittingham, Democratic Republic of The Congo’s Niwel Tsumbu, and Germany’s Sönke Meinen. Additionally, this programming is supported in part by the Creative West and the National Endowment for the Arts.
International Guitar Night is the world’s premier touring guitar festival, each show bringing together the most interesting and innovative acoustic guitarists to exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting. For each tour, IGN founder Brian Gore brings together a new cast of guitar luminaries for special evenings of solos, duets, and quartets that highlight the dexterity and diversity within the world of acoustic guitar. Brian founded IGN in 1995 as a forum for the world’s finest guitarists/composers to play their latest original songs and share musical ideas and talent with their peers.

Lulo Reinhardt (Guitar Virtuoso with Latin and Gypsy Swing): hailing from the renowned Reinhardt family, Lulo is a guitar virtuoso celebrated for his Latin Swing style deeply rooted in Sinti tradition. From his early years influenced by his father’s eclectic record collection to leading bands like I Gitanos and his own Latin Swing Project, Lulo’s journey has been marked by musical exploration and cultural outreach. With numerous albums, international collaborations, and ventures like documenting Sinti and Roma migration, Lulo continues to innovate.

Alexandra Whittingham (British Classical Guitarist): a prodigious classical guitarist and composer, Alexandra emerged from Chetham’s School of Music and the Royal Academy of Music with accolades and a distinctive style. Her debut album “My European Journey” not only topped charts but also spotlighted lesser-known composers of the nineteenth century, blending passion for music history with virtuosity. With a massive online following and performances worldwide, including prestigious venues and orchestral collaborations, Alexandra’s star continues to rise.

Niwel Tsumbu (Guitar Virtuoso and Singer): a Congolese-born guitarist based in Ireland, Niwel defies musical boundaries with a fusion of jazz, classical, rock, and African rhythms. From his early exposure to diverse musical traditions to collaborations with global icons like Rhiannon Giddens, and Grammy-winning performances, Niwel’s virtuosic guitar work and emotive compositions captivate audiences worldwide. His fluidity across genres and instruments solidify his place as a musical trailblazer, promising unforgettable performances in this upcoming U.S. tour with the International Guitar Night.

Sönke Meinen (Guitarist, Composer and Storyteller): an acclaimed guitarist, Sönke transcends conventions with his one-man guitar performances, blending folk, classical, pop, and jazz influences into a captivating musical journey. From fiery guitar displays to soul-stirring ballads, his performances resonate with audiences worldwide, punctuated by humorous anecdotes and a relaxed stage presence. Renowned for his versatility and world-class skill, Sönke promises an exceptional concert experience that transcends musical boundaries and delights audiences of all backgrounds.

Reserved seating tickets starting at $45 can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Ticket sales open on November 15th.
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