Aug 28 Friday
Morse Clary's Retrospective Exhibition explores one sculptor's observations of life using non-verbal language of found objects embedded in exquisitely crafted wooden books revealing a rich universe of visual poetry.
Jim Hodges’ “Unearthed” exhibition is a monumental bronze cast of an uprooted tree stump. The truncated form resonates with majesty while also serving as a mournful reminder of humankind’s impact upon the natural world. The sculpture is suspended in stillness, suggesting what might have been above, stretching branches that had reached into the air towards the sun that once contained life in green and barky rough wildness. With this implication, and through our interaction with the sculpture, “Unearthed” opens generative thought toward relationships between environments and their communities. The work beckons us to consider fragility, ephemerality, as well as the sacredness of life.
This work-in-becoming had its first residency in San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral in 2019. Imagine that in the confines of that edifice the sculpture absorbed metaphysical power from everyday spiritual practice, from a celebration of life observed in rites of faith, musical performances, readings, by a community’s presence, participation, and social interaction. “Unearthed” has its second residency at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at Washington State University, providing the academic and regional community an occasion to approach the work through intentional participation.
In time, its roots will be reunited with the ground through burial, transferring its accumulated goodwill charged with incorporeal memories and energies into the Earth. Only its severed trunk will remain visible, indicating a new role in nature.
IMAGE | Jim Hodges, Unearthed, 2015 to present
LOCATION | The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU is located in the Crimson Cube (on Wilson Road across from Martin Stadium and the CUB) on the WSU Pullman campus. Museum hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays, and during University holidays and breaks.
Each year, the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art presents selections from its growing permanent collection in an exhibition, offering fresh perspectives through thematic exhibitions, recent acquisitions, and curated installations.
Open August 25, 2026 through March 13, 2027, “JSMA Collects” explores the many ways artists, curators, and visitors connect with nature, place, and one another. Works on view reflect the relationships between environments and communities, while spring installations expand the conversation to themes of home, family, and everyday life, inviting reflection on the natural world and our place within it.
From its founding collection of nineteenth- and twentieth-century American and European paintings, the museum's holdings have grown to more than 4,000 works of art. Today, the collection spans the eighteenth century to the present and features a diverse range of regional, national, and international artists whose works illuminate the breadth and evolution of visual culture.
IMAGE | Etsuko Ichikawa, Vitrified, 2020
Form a Line
July 31 - Sept 20, 2026
Childhood's End Gallery presents Form a Line, a group exhibition of new work by four distinct Pacific Northwest artists. Finding common ground in bold representation of the natural world, Kathy Anderson, Colleen Cotey, Sara Gettys, and Julia Janeway each bring a practiced sensitivity to their chosen mediums. Through processes that remove material or add it, these four artists present new works rooted in an intimate knowledge of place and material.
Artist Reception - Saturday, Aug 8, 4-6pm
Childhood’s End Gallery222 4th Ave WOlympia WA 98501
Always FREE to enter
360-943-3724
[email protected]
Explore the natural wonders of Puget Sound and discover the wild world of estuaries! Investigate the plants and animals living in Puget Sound, while learning how to become a steward of the environment.
During the Estuarium’s Estuary Explorers Sea Star Camp, 2nd – 3rd grade students will get to engage in hands on estuary centered education in local parks & marinas with our trained staff and volunteers. There is limited spots available so register soon!
Prices: - $275 for all 5 days - $75 for single days
Limited number of full and partial scholarships for EBT card holders available. For more information please contact: [email protected]
Explores the history, science, and people of the Manhattan Project through the Atomic Exploration series. Delve into the events that culminated in the development of the world's first atomic bombs during World War II. The Series rotates through seven different presentations Monday through Saturday throughout the summer. Check out the venue website for what is being offered on a particular day.
Alphabet People
The WWII Manhattan Project Hanford site workforce lived in the village of Richland, WA in letter designated housing.
The Alphabet People lived in government-owned housing, shopped in government-designed shopping areas, and were entertained by government-sponsored events designed to keep people happy in a place where "Silence is Security" and "Blabatours are Sabatours."
Presented by Terri Andre, Volunteer in Parks
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic will host a free community health fair at Family Medical Center on Friday, August 28, from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. at 1120 W Rose St. in Walla Walla. The event will offer free health information, dental screenings, immunizations, blood pressure checks, $10 sports physicals, family activities, and free food.
Clinic team members will be available to share health and nutrition information and to answer questions about the medical, dental, and support services available at Family Medical Center. Additionally, over 25 community partner organizations will also be present to provide information about local programs, services, and resources.
Family activities include a raffle, face painting, rock painting, bubbles, and a sidewalk-chalk area. Free food and drinks will be available.
The event is open to the public and is designed to connect community members with accessible care and local resources. Residents are encouraged to attend and learn more about how Family Medical Center supports health and well-being in Walla Walla.
Event details: https://www.yvfwc.com/event/health-fair-walla-walla-family-medical-center/
Patrick and Rita bring years of experience from the Seattle and Tri-Cities music scenes. Their sound blends timeless music across decades, from soulful classics to modern favorites. It’s music you know and love — delivered with their own fresh feel. All tied together by one common thread: music that brings people together.
5 PM - 8 PM
All ages, no cover, dinner show!
