Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center

Local Author Spotlight: Nine Strangers
2023-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
A Thriller by Matthew Pippin
Enjoy an evening with local author Matthew Pippin while he presents his newly published book, Nine Strangers.
On Dec. 13, starting at 7 PM, Matthew will be reading from his book, sharing the adventures involved in writing and completing a published piece as a first-time author, and concluding the evening with a book signing. Refreshments will be available to purchase.
Book Synopsis: Just after the Christmas Holidays, a bus crash in Upstate New York leaves nine people fighting for their lives during one of the worst blizzards in recorded history of the Empire State. Not all is as it seems amongst the survivors in their isolated sanctuary and it could be more than the frigid elements that Death is using to collect them.
This is a free event, although donations are encouraged in order to support the museum’s programs and events. You can save your spot and pre-register here.

Yoga Basics with Dianne
2023-12-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Wells House, 625 Nelson Ave., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 AM at the Historic Wells House.
Wells House 801 Nelson Ave (located on the Wenatchee Valley College Campus)
You may choose to take the class one or two days per week.
Prices for December:

One day series, either Monday or Wednesday, is $35 for members and $45 for non-members.
Class on both Monday and Wednesday is $65 for members and $80 for non-members.
Class for a single drop-in day is $15.

Please note: There will be no yoga classes on the last week of December
Improve your flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation using basic yoga postures and breathing techniques while enjoying the charm of the Wells House.
Dianne McCammon will lead this small, adults-only yoga series. Yoga Basics is slower-paced and focuses on developing a clear and safe alignment of fundamental postures. This series of classes is designed for beginners, those recovering from injury or anyone wanting to refine their current practice. Come learn, play, and maybe even break a sweat in a supportive environment. All bodies are welcome.
Dianne is certified at the 500-hour level with Yoga Alliance and is a Registered Yoga Therapist with International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Please bring your mat and water. Space is limited. Unfortunately, the Wells House is not currently ADA accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
REGISTER HERE

2024 Write on the River Writers Competition
2023-12-19 - 2024-03-01 | WA
15th ANNUAL WRITERS COMPETITION
Do you have a memoir brewing? Got good pages filed away? Feeling inspired to finish that story? Winter is a fine time to hone your writing or create something brand new, and the 2024 Writers Competition is a great way to reach discerning readers. Write On The River, in partnership with the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, is hosting the Writers Competition with cash prizes totaling to $1200 for writers of fiction or nonfiction. Submissions are 1000-word maximum, either a complete work or beginning pages. Anyone residing in Eastern Washington is eligible to submit entries now through March 1st.
Guidelines and criteria are now available at writeontheriver.org.
Please note: Registration costs $20. Applicants also have the option to receive critiques in their work for an additional $20. Registration can be found here.

Half Day - CLOSED at 1 PM
2023-12-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center will be open for only half of the day between 10 AM to 1 PM. The museum will be closed between 1 PM to 4 PM due to holiday hours.

Closed for Christmas
2023-12-25 | WA

Closed for New Year's Day
2024-01-01 | WA

Family Saturday
2024-01-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
The first Saturday of each month is Family Saturday! Free admission to the Museum 10am-4pm.

Yoga Basics with Dianne
2024-01-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Wells House, 625 Nelson Ave., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 AM at the Historic Wells House.
Wells House 801 Nelson Ave (located on the Wenatchee Valley College Campus)
You may choose to take the class one or two days per week.
Prices for January:

One day series, either Monday or Wednesday, is $50 for members and $60 for non-members.
Class on both Monday and Wednesday is $90 for members and $110 for non-members.
Class for a single drop-in day is $15.

Improve your flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation using basic yoga postures and breathing techniques while enjoying the charm of the Wells House.
Dianne McCammon will lead this small, adults-only yoga series. Yoga Basics is slower-paced and focuses on developing a clear and safe alignment of fundamental postures. This series of classes is designed for beginners, those recovering from injury or anyone wanting to refine their current practice. Come learn, play, and maybe even break a sweat in a supportive environment. All bodies are welcome.
Dianne is certified at the 500-hour level with Yoga Alliance and is a Registered Yoga Therapist with International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Please bring your mat and water. Space is limited. Unfortunately, the Wells House is not currently ADA accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
REGISTER HERE

Martin Luther King Jr. Multicultural Fest
2024-01-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Join us for our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Multicultural Fest held on Saturday, January 13 from
10 AM – 3 PM. This FREE event is a celebration of the rich diversity of our region. The City of Wenatchee will award the Annual Wenatchee Valley Uplift Awards during the program.
Visitors will learn about the diverse array of cultural and heritage groups that shape the tapestry of our community. There will be booths displaying art, crafts, clothes, and pictures of the many cultures represented. Kids will learn and connect with cultural traditions through arts and crafts. Each child will receive a passport with their picture, and travel to each cultural booth where they will receive a sticker in their passports. In the Performance Area, watch as dancers, performers, and musicians light up the stage throughout the day.
NCW Equity Alliance has partnered with the museum for this event. This event is sponsored by Chelan County PUD.

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2024-01-15 | WA

Trivia Night
2024-01-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Bring your friends and best your competitors in a game of trivia at the museum!
On Friday, January 19th at 7 PM, teams of 2-8 players will compete for top prizes in this evening of challenging trivia. We will have light snacks available for sale and wine or beer for purchase for those 21 years and older.
Admission is free, but registration is strongly recommended as we sell out quickly. Registration opens on Jan. 12 and closes three hours before the event. Registration can be found here.

Create Artistic Stencils with Lindsay Breidenthal
2024-01-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
Refine your art style with local artist Lindsay Breidenthal at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center.
On Thursday, Jan. 25, from 6-8 PM, students can create their own artistic stencils to help outline paintings with precision. Lindsay Breidenthal is known for her illustrative work for local organizations, most notably the wall murals at the museum’s Coyote’s Corner.
Tickets are $35 for members and $45 for non-members. This class will be located at the Makerspace in the museum, with seats limited to 25 spots. Pre-registration is required and can be found here.

First Friday: Last Chance to Explore Featured Exhibits
2024-02-02 16:00 - 20:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
The Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center is open free to the public 4-8 PM on the First Friday of each month.

For January, don’t miss your chance to see the All the Sacrifices You’ve Made/Todos Los Sacrificios Que Has Hecho exhibit and the Pocket Full of Dreams: Journeys of Hope exhibit before they leave on February 2nd, 2024.

These exhibits will be taken down to make room for our upcoming 45th Annual Regional High School Art Show, which is sponsored by the North Central Educational Service District and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (NCESD). Artwork will be displayed in the Featured Exhibits area between March 1 to April 6, 2024.

Learn more about our existing and upcoming exhibits here.

First Friday: Falling in Love at the Wells House
2024-02-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Wells House, 625 Nelson Ave., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
The historic Wells House is open and free to the public from 5-7 PM on the First Friday of each month.
In February, fall in love all over again at A.Z. Wells’ beautiful home. Take your special someone as you explore the gorgeous bridal parlor, the quaint kitchen, and the picturesque dining room.
Parking for the Wells House can be accessed from 9th Street, with the Wells House located on 801 Nelson Ave. on the Wenatchee Valley College campus. Unfortunately, the Wells House is not currently ADA accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Yoga Basics with Dianne
2024-02-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Wells House, 625 Nelson Ave., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 AM at the Historic Wells House.
Wells House 801 Nelson Ave (located on the Wenatchee Valley College Campus)
You may choose to take the class one or two days per week.
Prices for February:

One day series, either Monday or Wednesday, is $50 for members and $60 for non-members.
Class on both Monday and Wednesday is $90 for members and $110 for non-members.
Class for a single drop-in day is $15.

Improve your flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation using basic yoga postures and breathing techniques while enjoying the charm of the Wells House.
Dianne McCammon will lead this small, adults-only yoga series. Yoga Basics is slower-paced and focuses on developing a clear and safe alignment of fundamental postures. This series of classes is designed for beginners, those recovering from injury or anyone wanting to refine their current practice. Come learn, play, and maybe even break a sweat in a supportive environment. All bodies are welcome.
Dianne is certified at the 500-hour level with Yoga Alliance and is a Registered Yoga Therapist with International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Please bring your mat and water. Space is limited. Unfortunately, the Wells House is not currently ADA accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
REGISTER HERE

Environmental Film and Speaker Series Presents: Skiing Uphill by Pat Turner
2024-02-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA, United States
The Environmental Film and Speaker Series presents Skiing Uphill: A Story of Strength and Perseverance
Join the Wenatchee Valley Museum for a book reading with local author, Pat West Turner, as she details her life as a woman with one leg.
On Thursday, February 8, 7-9 PM, guests are invited to a meet and greet with the author, followed by a book presentation and a Q&A to wrap up the event.
Pat West Turner was raised seven and a half miles up the Entiat Valley. Now she lives in East Wenatchee, Washington with her husband, Joe, where she was a beloved teacher for many years. Before her teaching career started, she was in a car accident when she was a senior in high school. She eventually lost her leg because of complications. Her memoir outlines an active life regardless of her challenges living on one leg. Read the full book synopsis on Turner’s official book page.
Admission is free, but registration is recommended and can be found here.
The Environmental Film and Speaker Series is sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Chelan and Greater Wenatchee Valley.

Closed for President's Day
2024-02-19 08:00 - 17:00 | WA
