Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center

Pipe Organ Concert
2018-08-25 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Pipe organ concert with sing-a-longs and silent film, featuring organist Sharon Stearnes.
$5 suggested donation

ABOUT THE ORGANIST, SHARON STEARNES

Sharon was staff organist at the Tacoma Pizza & Pipes starting in 1983. She played there for 16 years before the restaurant was lost in a fire in August 1999. She also played at the Bellevue Pizza & Pipes restaurant from 1987-1992 and at the Seattle Pizza & Pipes from 1984 until it closed in about 1989.
Sharon was the organist for the Seattle Mariners from 1985-1990.
She currently works for Aflac as an Associate Sales Coordinator and plays the organ at the Gig Harbor United Methodist Church

ABOUT THE ORGAN
Since the organist first accompanied the musical comedy Chin Chin during the grand opening of Wenatchee’s Liberty Theater in December of 1919, the museum’s Liberty Theater Wurlitzer Pipe Organ has provided entertainment and wonderful memories for generations of theatergoers and museum visitors. Originally installed to provide sound effects and music for silent films and vaudeville performances, even after the introduction of “talkies” in the late 1920s organists continued to play musical interludes during stage productions, matinees and other events well into the 1940s. The organ was moved to the museum in 1988-89. With its 10 ranks of pipes and two keyboards, the Liberty Theater Pipe Organ can reproduce the sounds of a full orchestra and a large number of special effects. From auto horns to xylophone — a variety of instruments and sounds including clarinet, bass drums, cymbals, sleigh bells and horses’ hoof beats are at the fingertips of the organist. The wooden shutters above the chamber windows open and close, providing volume control and emphasis to the particular sounds from each chamber.

Museum Beer Garden
2018-08-24 12:00 - 14:00, 2018-08-17 12:00 - 14:00, 2018-08-10 12:00 - 14:00, 2018-08-03 01:00 - 10:00, 2018-07-27 12:00 - 14:00, 2018-07-20 12:00 - 14:00, 2018-07-13 12:00 - 14:00, 2018-07-06 12:00 - 14:00

Day of Discovery: Top ED Candidates
2018-08-23 10:30 - 12:30
On behalf of the board of directors, we would like to invite you to meet our top two candidates for the Executive Director’s Position: Matthew Cadman, Ed.D. and Keni S. Sturgeon, M.A. We are encouraging all members to attend a public “Meet and Greet” at the Museum on Thursday, August 23 at 5:30 pm. In addition to the meet and greet each candidate will give a presentation. Please come join us as we take our final steps in this selection process.
Keni Sturgeon is currently the Vice President of the Pacific Science Center’s Science Engagement and Outreach Division. She is an experienced museum administrator with a background that includes more than 15 years of progressively responsible positions in senior and executive management. Sturgeon holds a Master of Arts degree in Cultural Anthropology & Museum Studies and a Certificate in Non-Profit Management. She is also a long-term faculty member with the University of Oklahoma’s online museum studies graduate program, where she teaches courses in museum leadership.
Matthew Cadman is currently the Executive Director of the Numerica Performing Arts Center. He is an experienced educator, teaching and studying history for forty years, including 13 years at Eastmont High School. Cadman holds a Doctorate in Education and had a 34 year career in the classroom, at five public high schools and three universities prior to venturing into non-profit management at the Numerica PAC. Under his leadership the PAC has undergone a reinvigoration. In addition to being a leader in the Valley his family has roots dating back over the last century.
Thursday will be a day of discovery for the candidates and us. They will tour both the Wells House and the Museum. They will meet staff and gain a better understanding of the great programs and events that we do. They will be interviewed by a panel of both board and community leaders. Then they will get to meet the community to wrap up their day.
Thank you for your continued support of this organization. You are a critical part of our success.
We are excited to see who will lead this organization into the future!

Super Summer Adventures: Session 9
2018-08-20 02:00 - 2018-08-23 08:30
In the summer we offer weekly enrichment classes for students entering 1st through 7th grades. There’s a wide variety of morning, afternoon and all day classes for kids entering 1st through 7th grades: science, art, robotics, cooking, engineering – something for everybody! Morning classes are from 9 a.m. to noon; afternoon sessions are 12:30 to 3:30 p.m and all day classes are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All classes are at the Wenatchee Valley Museum except where otherwise noted.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Super Summer Adventures: Session 8
2018-08-13 02:00 - 2018-08-16 08:30

Wenatchee to Roslyn Geology Tour
2018-08-11 02:00 - 10:00
The Wenatchee/Roslyn tour begins in Wenatchee and continues west on US-2/97 to look at the geology of the Wenatchee Valley. Then the route will turn south on US-97 where the local geology (Ingalls Complex-green serpentine) and old town site of Blewett mine history will be discussed. An additional stop further south along US-97 will be to look at the Swauk Formation conglomerate/sandstone and Teanaway Basalts (dikes).
From the Blewett Pass area the trip will head south and west to Cle Elum and Roslyn where the coal mine history of the area will be discussed. Lunch time will be provided in Roslyn to explore the local museum and eat. A trip to the local cemetery where many factions of ethnic groups are buried.
In the afternoon the tour will include a stop at the Wild Horse Wind Farm (Renewable Energy Center) located east of Ellensburg, Washington before returning to Wenatchee.
$45, $40 members

Super Summer Adventures: Session 7
2018-08-06 02:00 - 2018-08-09 08:30

First Friday
2018-08-03 03:00 - 13:00, 2018-07-06 03:00 - 13:00, 2018-06-01 03:00 - 13:00
Admission is free all day at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center on the first Friday of every month, and hours are extended to 8pm with light refreshments offered after 5:00.

Super Summer Adventures: Session 6
2018-07-30 02:00 - 2018-08-02 08:30

Super Summer Adventures: Session 5
2018-07-23 02:00 - 2018-07-26 08:30

Super Summer Adventures: Session 4
2018-07-16 02:00 - 2018-07-19 08:30

Super Summer Adventures: Session 3
2018-07-09 02:00 - 2018-07-12 08:30

Super Summer Adventures: Session 2
2018-06-25 02:00 - 2018-06-28 08:30

Super Summer Adventures: Session 1
2018-06-18 02:00 - 2018-06-21 08:30

Wenatchee Stories: A film project by Pioneer Middle School students
2018-06-13 11:00 - 13:00
You are invited to a public screening and official museum installation of Wenatchee Stories

A film project by Pioneer Middle School students in Brock Hurt’s Avid class sponsored by the Trust for Public Land and the Wenatchee Art Education Consortium.
Screening will take place at 6 p.m. at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center. Doors open at 5:30 pm. The event is free and light refreshments will be served.
The Wenatchee Stories film project grew out of a desire by Trust for Public Land and Wenatchee Art Education Consortium representatives to provide an opportunity for middle school students to create a video under the guidance of a professional videographer contracted through the Icicle Creek Center for the Arts. Students used the video project as a way to engage in the Wenatchee Community by featuring the stories of local individuals.
Subtitles include: The American Dream, The Story of Lincoln Park, What Wenatchee Means to Me, Wenatchee elder Lucy Montoya, Memory Lane, the survival story of Corina Scrogge and stories from Socorro Herrera, Tate Mathison, Warren Scott and Juan Amezcua.
The City of Wenatchee and Trust for Public Land have been working on an ambitious multimillion dollar overhaul of Kiwanis Methow Park, central to the South Wenatchee Neighborhood. Part of the process of developing this park, is learning about and engaging the current community in the development of the park plan. The film project is viewed as another way to engage the community in the park plan development.

During this residency students:

Worked with professional videographer Amelia Egbert through the course of the school year.
Conducted an inventory of Wenatchee personalities, both historical and contemporary, to feature in film
Developed interview questions and queries
Made connections to historical Wenatchee events to regional, national and international history
Learned videography filming and editing techniques
Completed a video that will be used for a future field experience for younger students

Methow Native Heritage Tour
2018-06-09 02:00 - 10:00
Randy Lewis grew up with a strong understanding and sense of place within Native American Columbia Plateau indigenous society. Lewis traces his roots to the Wenatchi band. His life experiences includes fishing at Celilo Falls before waters from the construction of The Dalles Dam inundated the Columbia River site, putting an end to an 11,000-year-old 9-mile-long indigenous fishery. Besides Wenatchee Heights and Celilo Falls, Lewis lived with extended family in Okanagan County and Ellensburg. All of those different experiences contribute to the wealth of knowledge he is eager to share. Lewis’ enthusiasm for the history of his people, the stories of his ancestors and their relation to the surrounding landscape comes from a hope for deeper understanding and respect of ancient cultures.
He hopes that deeper appreciation will transcend to how people approach the discovery of Native American artifacts.
Get your tickets now!

Bare Bones Tour of the Mansion Renovation
2018-06-02 05:00 - 07:00
This event gives you the opportunity to walk thru the Conrad Rose Mansion during the post-demolition phase of its renovation. You will experience an archaeologic story of the Mansion architecture. During the tour, you will be able to see the bare bones structure of the past and hear about the future plans for the Mansion as it continues its trajectory through time.
Destined to become the new home for Firefly (https://www.thinkfirefly.com/about-firefly/) and Legwork PRM (https://www.legworkprm.com/philosophy/), we are grateful for their generosity and willingness to open their building to the community during this exciting phase of the project!
Mark Seman, architect with MJ Neal Associates, will lead this once in a lifetime chance to experience the layers of time evidenced through the many physical changes to the building – all uncovered of its interior plaster & lath skin.
Tour is limited to 10 individuals, but additional tours may be scheduled upon demand. Tickets are $25.

Bare Bones Tour of the Mansion Renovation
2018-06-02 03:00 - 05:00
This event gives you the opportunity to walk thru the Conrad Rose Mansion during the post-demolition phase of its renovation. You will experience an archaeologic story of the Mansion architecture. During the tour, you will be able to see the bare bones structure of the past and hear about the future plans for the Mansion as it continues its trajectory through time.
Destined to become the new home for Firefly (https://www.thinkfirefly.com/about-firefly/) and Legwork PRM (https://www.legworkprm.com/philosophy/), we are grateful for their generosity and willingness to open their building to the community during this exciting phase of the project!
Mark Seman, architect with MJ Neal Associates, will lead this once in a lifetime chance to experience the layers of time evidenced through the many physical changes to the building – all uncovered of its interior plaster & lath skin.
10:00 tour sold out. There are still tickets for the 12:00 tour.

Members Only Opening - Juried Art Show Exhibit
2018-05-31 10:30 - 12:30
The 3rd NCW Juried Art Show & Sale presented by the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center showcases quality work by regional artists in a museum setting. This year’s event highlights area artists of both two and three-dimensional original works that will be on display and for sale. The exhibit will be open to the public during regular museum hours through the first Friday of September.
This exhibit is co-sponsored by the City of Wenatchee Arts, Recreation & Parks Committee.
Please RSVP HERE.

Environmental Film & Lecture Series: The Garden
2018-05-15 12:00 - 14:00
The Garden follows the plight of a 14-acre community garden at 41st and Alameda in South Central Los Angeles, the largest of its kind in the United States. Started as a form of healing after the devastating L.A. riots in 1992, the South Central Farmers have since created a miracle in one of the country’s most blighted neighborhoods by growing their own food, feeding their families and creating a community. When the property is sold to a wealthy developer, the farmers organize, fight back and demand answers. The film explores and exposes the fault lines in American Society and raises crucial and challenging questions about liberty, equality and justice.

NEW THIS YEAR: Thanks to generous support from the Wenatchee Valley Medical Group, we will have Makerspace activities at every Environment Film & Lecture Series this year. Fun for the whole family!

Grand Coulee Geology Tour
2018-05-12 02:00 - 10:00
The Grand Coulee Ice Age Floods tour loop begins in Soap Lake and continues north to Lake Lenore Caves, Dry Falls Interpretive Center, Sims Corner, Electric City, Banks Lake, Northrup Canyon, Coulee City, Summer Falls, and Ephrata.

An overview of the catastrophic Ice Age Floods story and Soap Lake’s unique waters will be given. From Soap Lake two stops in the lower Grand Coulee will include Lenore Caves and Dry Falls At Lenore Caves the unique nature of the Columbia Basalt lava flows and its erosion will be discussed. Ample time will be allowed at Dry Falls (WA State Parks) to walk through the interpretive center. Next a brief stop to overview Dry Falls and the mouth of upper Grand Coulee will be done before driving up onto the Waterville Plateau to observe glacial features/deposits left by the Okanogan Lobe of the Cordilleran Ice Sheet. Eskers, kames, moraines, kettles and erratics will be some of the glacial landforms observed. Crown Point just north of Grand Coulee Dam will be the last stop before lunch. The interaction between Ice Age flooding and the Okanogan Ice Lobe will be discussed.

In the afternoon the tour will have a stop near Northrup Canyon and travel south through Coulee City to Summer Falls. The last stop will be at “Monster Rock” on the Ephrata “Expansion” Fan. This area was visited by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in the 1990’s prior to sending rovers to study Martian landscapes.
