Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center

Story Time
2017-01-28 03:00 - 03:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
WVMCC presents “A Different Kind of Story Time” with local actors reading favorite children’s books in their own voice and style. Jan. 28 is Cynthia Brown with The Frog Prince.

A Different Kind of Story Time: The Frog Prince Continued
2017-01-28 03:00 - 04:00 | WA
“A Different Kind of Story Time” returns! This time local director, coach and performer Cynthia Brown reads “The Frog Prince Continued,” by Jon Scieszka.
Once the princess kisses the frog, he becomes the prince and they live happily ever after. But what if they didn’t? What if life with a former frog is annoying? What if being a prince is not as fun as being a frog?
The journey to return to life as a frog is an adventure itself. The prince finds himself second guessing his thoughts about life and the princess.
Cynthia Brown is a Wenatchee native who is rarely seen on stage, but she has been a long-time improvisational comedy coach and performer. She also played a landlady in “Cabaret,” a housekeeper in “Mary Poppins,” and a real-life character “People of Our Past.” She has been the Drama Club advisor and musical director for Eastmont High School since 2012.
The dramatic reading will be followed by a craft.

First Friday
2017-02-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
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. Enjoy the “Beacon of Friendship” exhibit as it winds up its stay in the museum’s main gallery.

Matters of the Heart
2017-02-11 02:00 - 04:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
A team of 10 medical professionals led by Confluence Health CEO Dr. Peter Rutherford will work with students (ages nine and above) to conduct an exploration of cow hearts in a dissection lab setting. Medical professionals include Dr. David Jaecks, Dr. Bob Wilson, Dr. Jennifer Jorgensen, Dr. Jonathan Bolles, Dr. Rachel Lundgren, Dr. Cate Straub, PT cardiology specialist Joel Rhyner, RN Secrett Simmons, and EMT-P Mike Brown. Activity includes a take-home heart valentine. Cost: $25, $15 for families that qualify for reduced lunch prices and $10 for those who qualify for free lunch. Purchase tickets here.

Story Time
2017-02-11 03:00 - 03:30 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
WVMCC presents “A Different Kind of Story Time,” with local actors reading favorite children’s books in their own voice and style. Feb. 11: Stephanie Wilson reads Love, Splat by Rob Scotton. All ages welcome!

Underwater Odyssey: River Snorkeling with Russ Ricketts
2017-02-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
As part of our Environmental Film & Lecture Series, explore the beautiful underwater landscapes of North Central Washington with images and cinematography by river snorkeler and guide Russ Ricketts. While many of us enjoy the dramatic geology of the region and have peered into the pristine depths of the many beautiful rivers and streams, a glimpse of Ricketts’ world is awe-inspiring. Sean Koester of Cascade Fisheries Enhancement Group will use Ricketts’ images to talk about river health, the dynamics of the aquatic ecosystem and give an update on local river projects.
This film is being sponsored by Cascade Columbia Fisheries Enchantment Group.

People of Our Past
2017-02-25 02:00 - 04:00, 2017-02-25 18:00 - 2017-02-26 08:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
The Wenatchee Valley Museum’s popular living history program focuses this year on four leaders in our valley’s entertainment community. Music Theatre of Wenatchee founder Joan VanDivort is portrayed by Grace Lynch; KPQ Radio founder James Wallace, Sr. is portrayed by Jeff Heminger; musical theater director Pam Cole is portrayed by Sue Lawson; and Wenatchee Youth Circus founder and director Paul Pugh (pictured) is portrayed by Ettore Castellente. The daytime shows are free with no reservations necessary. The Saturday evening performance includes dinner and live music; tickets are $35, $30 for museum members.

Story Time
2017-02-25 03:00 - 03:30 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
WVMCC presents “A Different Kind of Story Time,” with local actors reading favorite children’s books in their own voice and style. Feb. 25: Dave Williams reads Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein. All ages welcome!

People of Our Past
2017-02-25 06:00 - 08:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
The Wenatchee Valley Museum’s popular living history program focuses this year on four leaders in our valley’s entertainment community. Music Theatre of Wenatchee founder Joan VanDivort is portrayed by Grace Lynch; KPQ Radio founder James Wallace, Sr. is portrayed by Jeff Heminger; musical theater director Pam Cole is portrayed by Sue Lawson; and Wenatchee Youth Circus founder and director Paul Pugh is portrayed by Ettore Castellente. The daytime shows are free with no reservations necessary. The Saturday evening performance includes dinner and live music; tickets are $35, $30 for museum members.

People of Our Past
2017-02-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
The Wenatchee Valley Museum’s popular living history program focuses this year on four leaders in our valley’s entertainment community. Music Theatre of Wenatchee founder Joan VanDivort is portrayed by Grace Lynch; KPQ Radio founder James Wallace, Sr. is portrayed by Jeff Heminger; musical theater director Pam Cole is portrayed by Sue Lawson; and Wenatchee Youth Circus founder and director Paul Pugh is portrayed by Ettore Castellente. The daytime shows are free with no reservations necessary. The Saturday evening performance includes dinner and live music; tickets are $35, $30 for museum members. Get tickets here.

First Friday at the Museum
2017-03-03 02:00 - 12:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
The 38th annual Regional High School Art Show opens today. This popular exhibit highlights the best work of art students from throughout North Central Washington. The show is juried, with top winners in several categories advancing to competition in Olympia. The art show is cosponsored by North Central Educational Service District and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Admission is free all day on the first Friday of every month, and hours are extended to 8pm with light refreshments offered after 5:00. The exhibit continues through May 6, with the exception of “best of show” pieces sent to Olympia.

Environmental Film Series: A River Between Us
2017-03-07 11:00 - 13:00 | WA
A River Between Us documents the largest river restoration project in American history. Nearly 300 miles in length, flowing from southern Oregon to northern California, the vast communities of the Klamath River have been feuding over its water for generations, and as a result, bad blood has polluted their river and their relationships equally. Balancing the sheer beauty of the river’s surface with its underlying ills of injustice and inequality, the film focuses on the personal stories of a group of individuals who finally chose to put the past behind them and came together to create a historic water rights compromise for the good of all.
This film is being sponsored by Trout Unlimited.

Story Time
2017-03-11 03:00 - 03:30 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
WVMCC presents “A Different Kind of Story Time,” with local actors reading favorite children’s books in their own voice and style. March 11: Brian Higgins reads Horton Hears a Who, by Dr. Seuss. All ages welcome!

Environmental Film & Lecture Series: The Bluebird Man
2017-03-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Al Larson was one of the first citizen scientists to take up the North American Bluebird Society call to action in 1978. Since then, the 91-year-old has developed a string of 300 nest boxes in the remote Owyhee Mountains on the Oregon/Idaho border. The film captures the dedication of this conservationist as he monitors every stage of the breeding process from nest building to egg laying, hatching, and finally the fledgling of the bluebird chicks. While celebrating the success of this remarkable man, the film addresses the struggle to inspire the next generation of citizen scientists.
This film is being sponsored by North Central Washington Audubon Society.

Story Time
2017-03-25 04:00 - 04:30 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
WVMCC presents “A Different Kind of Story Time,” with local actors reading favorite children’s books in their own voice and style. March 25: Christy Shearer reads Enzo the Wonder Fish by Cathy Wilcox. All ages welcome!

Start of Spring Break Camp
2017-04-03 02:00 - 05:00 | WA
Cardboard Creations
Give a kid a box, and they’re going to have a blast! Students in grades 1 through 7 will be divided into three grade bands. They’ll have tape, glue, decorations and instructions to build, build, build!

Lego Mindstorm Robotics
2017-04-07 02:00 - 08:00 | WA
All the cool kids (and adults!) are doing it. This is an introduction to Lego Mindstorm Robotics and team coaching. Perfect for kids ages 9 to 14 and any adults who might like to coach. Taught by our own robotics experts, Karen Rutherford, Lara Hays and Bob Straub.

First Friday
2017-04-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2017-05-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2017-06-02 10:00 - 13:00 | WA
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.

Environmental Film & Lecture Series: The Buzz on Native Bees
2017-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Most people have no idea that there are at least 600 species of native bees in Washington State. Some are yet to be discovered, and many (about 10 percent of species in Washington State) do not have names. With meticulous care, Dr. Don Rolfs, a life-long naturalist and retired dentist, is building a field guide. He hopes to inspire an appreciation for the rich diversity of native bees and their vital role in pollination. “If we care about flowers and food, we should care about native bees,” Rolfs says.
This event is being sponsored by Wenatchee River Institute.

Annual Meeting and Members-Only Dinner
2017-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 | WA

Earth Day Science Fair
2017-04-22 06:00 - 08:00 | WA
This FREE event at the museum includes LEGO Robotics and Apple Sorter demonstrations, earth science activities, a water filtration station and much more! We will have hands-on science stations run by scientists in the Wenatchee community. Make sure you don’t miss out on this fun family event!

Wells House Revealed
2017-05-12 09:00 - 12:00 | WA
This Fundraiser is a rare opportunity to tour the Wells House from the turret to the basement and all the hide places in between. Enjoy refreshments, Champagne, wine and hors d’oeuvres as we toast the newly completed restorations and showcase what’s to come.

Environmental Film & Lecture Series: Ten Parks that Changed America
2017-05-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
10 Parks that Changed America tells the story of 10 visionaries who took open canvases of land and transformed them into serene spaces that offer city dwellers a respite from the hustle and bustle of urban life. From the elegant squares of Savannah, Georgia, to a park built over a freeway in Seattle, to the more recent High Line in New York, each story introduces the heroes who brought these parks to life, and the villains who preferred to exploit the land for private enterprise. Discover the evolution of our nation’s city parks, and learn the history of an American-born art in which human beings try their best to mimic nature.
This film is being sponsored by The Trust for Public Land.

Opening of Makers and Shakers Exhibit
2017-06-01 - 2017-06-02 | WA

Native Heritage Tour: Moses Coulee
2017-06-03 02:00 - 10:00 | WA
NEW TOUR! Explore significant cultural sites of the Sinkiuse people including paint gathering, projectile manufacturing and cave locations with guide Randy Lewis.

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!

Ice Age Floods Trail Tour
2017-06-10 02:00 - 10:00 | WA
Ice Age Floods trail tour includes stops at Three Devils Cataracts, Moses Coulee, Glacial Erratics & Dry Falls.
Tour Guides are Brent Cunderla and Ken Lacy. Brent is a retired geologist from the Bureau of Land Management. He is current president of the Wenatchee Valley Erratics, a chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute. Ken is a board member of the Ice Age Floods Institute. Both are passionate about sharing the story of North Central Washington geology. Tickets are available now!

Makers and Shakers Members Only
2017-06-10 - 2017-06-11 | WA
Click here to reserve your spot!
