Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center

Get Lit!! Light-up Christmas Card Workshop
2018-11-14 10:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
On November 14th, from 6:30 pm to 9:00pm, Come on down to the Wenatchee Valley Museum’s MakerSpace to learn how to make your Christmas Cards Pop! Learn the basics of card circuitry and create three different Styles of Christmas cards that use LEDs and circuits. With this knowledge, you will be able to make as many as you want at home! This class will be for ADULTS ONLY. Admission will be $15, which includes learning the basics of paper circuits, creating three styles of cards, and a glass of wine.
Lace up your snow boots because it’s time to Get Lit!
Reserve your place now!

NCW Audubon Society: Dr. Bruce Beehler
2018-11-15 11:00 - 13:00
Respected ornithologist and author Dr. Bruce Beehler will lead a talk and give a slide show featuring his field work. Beehler is a research assistant of the Bird Division of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History. He co-led a survey on biological diversity in 2005 to the Foja Mountains in Papua where a team of 11 scientists made a number of discoveries. Together with a team from 60 Minutes, he returned in 2007, for the first ever filming of several of the species discovered. Beehler will be signing his popular book, North on the Wing (Smithsonian: 2018), after the lecture.

Christmas Family Fun Day
2018-12-01 02:00 - 07:00
Catch the holiday spirit at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center with family crafts and activities during Christmas Family Fun Day on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Museum staff and volunteers will lead several craft activities. There will be refreshments and Christmas music, and guests are welcome to browse through the Museum Store for economical holiday gifts.
This is a fun holiday tradition for the valley. We keep the crafts simple but offer enough variety to appeal to crafters of all ages.
Children and their parents can write letters to and have photos taken with Santa. Craft options include making beaded snowflakes, popcorn-cranberry garlands, refrigerator magnets, decorating salt dough holiday shapes and pine cone ornaments.
Admission is $10 per family.

First Friday: Beauty of Bronze
2018-12-07 02:00 - 12:00
Come see the Beauty of Bronze exhibit in the upstairs gallery. Beauty of Bronze is an annual collaboration between the Museum and Art on the Avenues to teach fifth-grade students from Wenatchee public schools about sculpture. This exhibit is a showcase of their work. Admission is free all day starting at 10:00 AM at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center on the first Friday of every month, and hours are extended to 8:00 PM with light refreshments and snacks offered after 5:00 PM.

Wells House First Friday
2018-12-07 08:00 - 12:00
Come check out the holiday decorations at the Wells House and see the recent renovations and new displays. Tours available of the first and second floors. Light refreshments will be served.

Coyote's Corner Free Art Class
2018-12-08 03:00 - 04:00
William Wegman, an American artist best known for creating a series of compositions involving primarily his own Weimaraner dogs in various costumes and poses. Join us for a free art class on Saturday, December 8 and create Weimaraner art inspired by William Wegman. Children (4 to 11) and their guardians are encouraged to attend our monthly art lessons with Artist in Residence, Rick Adams. These free classes will be held from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Coyote’s Corner. Classes are sponsored by the Washington Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Get Lit!!! Conductive Thread Workshop
2018-12-12 10:30 - 13:00
On December 12th, from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm, come on down to the Wenatchee Valley Museum’s MakerSpace to learn how to incorporate circuitry into your sewing! Using batteries, LEDs, and conductive thread, you can create amazing crafts such as ornaments, bracelets and even patches that light up!
This class will be for ADULTS ONLY. Admission will be $15, which includes a glass of wine!
Reserve your spot today!

Red Star Blue Star Defeats Spexman
2018-12-19 11:00 - 13:00
Join us for a book reading of the new book, Red Star and Blue Star Defeats Spexman by Randy Lewis and William Layman. The presentation will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, December 19th at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Culture Center. Books will be available for $15.00. Book signing to follow. The book was published by the Native River Fund of the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Culture Center with a grant from the Community Foundation of NCW. Photographs of both the landmarks and the characters bring the spell-binding words of Lewis to life. Written for all ages, this small book makes a great gift for the holiday tree.
The book weaves a number of Mid-Columbia landmarks together. The story takes place at a critical moment in the time before humans inhabited the land. The twins Red Star and Blue Star, born at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers, are whisked away to a cave in Moses Coulee where they receive their šúmáx (Spirit Power). Upon emerging from the cave Coyote charges the twins with the daunting task of confronting and slaying Spexman, a dreaded water monster who devoured all who would come downriver. The boys rise to the occasion, but not before experiencing the full wrath of the monster. Their valor makes the world safe for future beings to come.
Event is free and doors open at 6:30pm.

A Galapagos and Ecuador Natural History Photo Travelogue
2018-12-20 11:00 - 12:30
Take a break from winter and join wildlife ecologist and photographer, John Winnie Jr. for an hour of exotic birds, wildlife, and wild places. We’ll take a virtual natural history of Galapagos National Park above and below the water, then we’ll head up into Equador’s Andean Highlands, a region known worldwide for its incredible birding and bird photography opportunities.
John Winnie Jr. is an award-winning wildlife and landscape photographer, and a conservation ecologist at Montana State University in Bozeman.

First Friday
2019-01-04 02:00 - 12:00, 2019-04-05 03:00 - 13:00
Admission is free all day starting at 10:00 AM at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center on the first Friday of every month, and hours are extended to 8:00 PM with light refreshments and snacks offered after 5:00 PM.

Coyote’s Corner Free Art Class
2019-01-05 03:00 - 04:00
Free!
Join us at the Museum for a free art class to create a colorful confectionary still life like American painter, Wayne Thiebaud. Children (4 to 11) and their guardians are encouraged to attend our monthly art lessons with Artist in Residence, Rick Adams. This free class will be held in Coyote’s Corner. Classes are sponsored by the Washington Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Farrell Family Adventures
2019-01-15 11:00 - 13:00
Leavenworth’s Marlene and Kevin Farrell present a film they created while traveling with their two children via sailboat. The film highlights the advantages of raising children with an environmental ethic and sense of adventure.
Program is free and open to the public. A $5 donation is suggested. Light refreshments will be provided along with a no-host wine bar. Doors open at 6:30pm.
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Story of the Wanapum People by Rex Buck, Jr.
2019-01-22 11:00 - 13:00
Rex Buck, Jr., 61, chief of the Priest Rapids Band of the Wanapum, discusses the impact of displacement on his tribe and his hope for renewed connections to the land among future generations of Wanapum Indians in this hour-long talk and slide show. Buck grew up near the Manhattan Project site at Hanford along the Columbia River. When the U.S. government selected Hanford as a site for plutonium production, Buck and the rest of the Wanapum tribes were forced off their land. Upriver at the last village, which contains 11 buildings in the shadow of the Priest Rapids Dam, the few surviving Wanapum people wait to see what will happen as they cope with the tremendous cultural change brought by displacement. Buck explains how the Wanapum’s continued connection to a portion of their homeland has helped to preserve centuries-old cultural traditions including their strongest belief: That Priest Rapids is a special, sacred place. A place that the Wanapum people must protect and preserve for future generations.
A $5 donation is requested at the door. Light refreshments will be available along with a no-host wine bar.
Sponsored by:

Framing Culture in Two Takes: Edward S. Curtis vs. Frank S. Matsura
2019-01-24 11:00 - 13:00
Washington State University Associate Professor of Art History and Fine Arts Michael Holloman takes a critical look at the differing visions of Native American life as portrayed in the turn-of-the-century images of Seattle’s Edward S. Curtis and Okanogan’s Frank S. Matsura. Holloman is the former director of Plateau Cultural Studies at the Northwest Museum of Art and Culture. He contributed to “Indian Summers – The Nespelem Art Colony 1937-1941 on KSPS Public Television, Spokane. His selected exhibitions and group shows include “SGigialtx @20: Building Upon the Past, Visioning the Future, Longhouse Education and Cultural Center, 20th Anniversary Exhibition” at The Evergreen State College in Olympia; “Not Vanishing” Contemporary Expressions of Indigenous Art, 1977-2015, Museum of Northwest Art, LaConner; and “Terrain: Plateau Native Art & Poetry” (Contemporary American Indian Prints) The Evergreen State College Gallery, Olympia (2014).
The event is free and open to the public, but a $5 donation is requested at the door. Light refreshments will be available along with a no-host wine bar.
Sponsored by:

First Friday & Ceremonial Closing of Curtis Exhibit
2019-02-01 02:00 - 12:00
Ceremonial Closing featuring members of the Blue Sunset Singers of the Paschal Sherman Indian School and Wenatchi/P’Squosa elder Randy Lewis. Sharing traditions of dance, song, regalia and percussion – Lewis and the Blue Sunset Singers close out the Edward S. Curtis exhibit with a message of hope for the future of cultural retention. Where Curtis’ images reflect fading traditions on the way to outright extinction, the vast oral tradition knowledge-sharing by Lewis and the performances of the Blue Sunset Singers are living examples of the resiliency of Columbia Plateau indigenous peoples determined to preserve ancient cultural traditions.
Admission is free and open to the public all day with light snacks being served after 5pm.

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Coastal Plain - A Visual Conversation
2019-02-05 11:00 - 13:00
Join North Central Washington Audubon members, Susan Ballinger and Tim and Mary Gallagher, as they share stories and photographs of caribou, grizzly bears, birds, and plants from their adventures to the remote reaches of the coastal plain and Beaufort Sea of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Additionally, at the Wenatchee and Leavenworth presentations, Mark Oswood will share his work studying the ecology of Alaskan fresh waters.
Come see for yourself how irreplaceable this far corner of our country is and join in a conversation regarding YOUR role in protecting the Refuge.
Sponsored by North Central Washington Audubon Society, dedicated to furthering the knowledge and the conservation of the environment of North Central Washington, our Nation, and the World.
Wenatchee–Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Wenatchee Valley Museum: 127 S Mission St
Talk 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Free
Leavenworth–Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Wenatchee River Institute/Barn Beach Reserve: 347 Division Street
Talk 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Free
Winthrop–Thursday, February 7, 2019
Methow Conservancy/Winthrop Rink- upstairs: 208 White Ave.
Talk 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Free
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Matters of the Heart: Heart Dissection Lab
2019-02-09 02:00 - 04:00
A team of local medical professionals work with students (9 years old and up) to conduct an exploration of hearts in a dissection lab setting. This is an incredible opportunity to expose students to science in a hands-on class with noted professionals.

Included in the day’s activities is an opportunity to create a take-home heart valentine.

Registration is required and limited.

$25

$15 for families that qualify for reduced lunch prices

$10 for those that qualify for free lunch

Get Lit! Soldering Stained Glass Workshop
2019-02-13 10:30 - 13:00
Are you tired of your plain old windows? Ever wondered how to solder?

On February 13th, from 6:30pm – 9:00 pm, the Wenatchee Valley Museum’s Maker Space is introducing the next class in the Get Lit series: Stained Glass! Learn how to use design and construct your own personalized stained glass piece along with the basics of soldering. With the knowledge you gain from this class you will be able to make your own stained glass at home and apply your new soldering skills to any number of projects. This class will be for ADULTS ONLY.

Admission will be $20, which will include one personalized stained glass piece and a glass of wine.

Get your tickets today!!

Coyote's Corner Free Art Class: René Magritte
2019-02-16 03:00 - 04:00
René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist who became well known for a number of witty and thought-provoking images. He wanted to challenge viewers to think about what they were looking at and to ask themselves, “What does this painting mean?”

Children (ages 4 and up) and their guardians will join our Artist in Residence, Rick Adams, to draw an image inside the eye which reflects something you like to look at. This could be anything BUT the drawing of the inside of an eye. The more mysterious, the better!

This class is sponsored by the Washington Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Get Lit! Soldering Stained Glass Workshop
2019-02-19 10:30 - 13:00
Are you tired of your plain old windows? Ever wondered how to solder?

On February 19th, from 6:30pm – 9:00 pm, the Wenatchee Valley Museum’s Maker Space is introducing the next class in the Get Lit series: Stained Glass! Learn how to use design and construct your own personalized stained glass piece along with the basics of soldering. With the knowledge you gain from this class you will be able to make your own stained glass at home and apply your new soldering skills to any number of projects. This class will be for ADULTS ONLY.

Admission will be $20, which will include one personalized stained glass piece and a glass of wine.

Get your tickets today!!
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Birders: The Central Park Effect
2019-02-19 11:00 - 13:00
Birders: The Central Park Effect reveals the extraordinary array of wild birds who grace Manhattan’s celebrated patch of green, and the equally colorful New Yorkers who schedule their lives around the rhythms of migration. Author Jonathan Franzen, an idiosyncratic trombone technician, and a septuagenarian bird-tour leader are among the lively cast of characters in this charming, lyrical documentary that transports the viewer to the dazzling, hidden world of America’s most famous park.

First Friday: High School Art Show
2019-03-01 02:00 - 12:00
The Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center is proud to sponsor the 40th Annual Regional High School Art Show in cooperation with the North Central Educational Services District and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction each year. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our student’s creativity and talent District-wide and State-wide. Museum visitors can see artwork from students in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan Counties, with winners recognized in 7 categories as well as vote for their favorite in our “People’s Choice Award.”
Admission is free all day starting at 10:00 AM at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center on the first Friday of every month, and hours are extended to 8:00 PM with light refreshments and snacks offered after 5:00 PM.

Coyote’s Corner Free Art Class
2019-03-02 03:00 - 04:00
Join us for a free art class on Saturday and learn to draw concentric circles like artist Sonia Delaunay.
Children (4 to 11) and their guardians are encouraged to attend our monthly art lessons with Artist in Residence, Rick Adams. These free classes will be held in Coyote’s Corner. Classes are sponsored by the Washington Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Get Lit! Stained Glass
2019-03-05 10:30 - 13:00
Are you tired of your plain old windows? Ever wondered how to solder?

On March 5th, from 6:30pm – 9:00 pm, the Wenatchee Valley Museum’s MakerSpace is hosting another class in the Get Lit series: Stained Glass! Learn how to use design and construct your own personalized stained glass piece along with the basics of soldering. With the knowledge you gain from this class you will be able to make your own stained glass at home and apply your new soldering skills to any number of projects. This class will be for ADULTS ONLY.

Admission will be $20, which will include one personalized stained glass piece and a glass of wine.

Get your tickets today!!

WASTED! The Story of Food Waste
2019-03-05 11:00 - 13:00
WASTED! The Story of Food Waste aims to change the way people buy, cook, recycle, and eat food. Through the eyes of chef-heroes like Bourdain, Dan Barber, Mario Batali, Massimo Bottura, and Danny Bowien, audiences will see how the world’s most influential chefs make the most of every kind of food, transforming what most people consider scraps into incredible dishes that create a more secure food system. WASTED! Exposes that criminality of food waste and how it’s directly contributing to climate change and shows us how each of us can make small changes.

Get Lit: Glow in the Dark Soap
2019-03-13 11:30 - 14:00
Have you ever wondered about saponification? It’s what makes soap…soap.
On March 13th, from 6:30pm – 9:00 pm, the Wenatchee Valley Museum’s MakerSpace is introducing the next class in the Get Lit series: Glow in the dark soap!
Learn the chemistry behind soap making and how to create your own beautiful soap creations that glow in the dark! With the knowledge you gain from this class you will be able to make your own soap recipes at home. This class will be for ADULTS ONLY. Admission will be $35, which will include the recipe for glow in the dark soap, the class on how to make it, a glass of wine and the equipment (small crock pot and hand mixer) to make soap at home.

The Trouble With Wolves
2019-03-19 12:00 - 14:00
Death threats, court battles, and an iconic endangered species in the middle. The Trouble With Wolves takes an up close look at the most heated and controversial wildlife conservation debate of our time. The film aims to find out whether coexistence is really possible by hearing from the people directly involved. The film captures the controversy, as ranchers and ecologists square off with wolves caught in the middle.

This free family-friendly event features a no-host bar and free popcorn.

Rockets to Robots: Spring Break Camp
2019-04-01 02:00 - 08:30
This spring break, April 1-4, discover the beauty behind how robots move. Grades 1-3 in the morning (9 am – 12 pm) and Grades 4-6 in the afternoon (12:30 pm – 3:30 pm) will build their own robots and explore the mechanics of their moving parts. Campers will then take their robots into outer space with rockets, discover the science behind rocket ships, build their own designs, and launch them into the sky! Spring break classes are $100/student (members) $110/student (non-members).
Register by clicking the link below:
GRADES 1 – 3 – 9 am – 12 pm
GRADES 4 – 6 – 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

The Horan Natural Area
2019-04-02 12:00 - 14:00
Historically home to the P’squosa/Wenatchi/Wenatchapum Native Peoples, Horan supports a wide range of recreational and educational uses. The NCW Audubon Society will present an overview of the history and current conditions in the Horan Natural Area and discuss future opportunities to create a world-class urban, wildland park for the future.
Free and open to the public. A $5 donation is suggested. Light refreshments will be provided along with a no-host wine bar.

Thank you to the Audubon Society for sponsoring this event!
