Jun 01 Monday
**NOTE: The opera has 2-3 shows a week rather than one every day, but there wasn't a good way to enter that here. The show dates are May 29-30, June 4-6, and June 11-13, all at 7:30 PM.
A new opera about queer love and the first American woman in space.
Sally Ride follows the real-life story of the first American woman and the first LGBTQ+ person to go to space. Narrated by her life partner, Tam O'Shaughnessy, who consulted on the creation of this work, the opera illuminates parts of Ride's life that remained hidden until her death while celebrating her immense contributions to the field of physics, to the US space program, and to science education.
This world-premier explores the thrills, disappointments, humor, and secrets of Ride's life, taking the audience on a journey of personal exploration and triumph.
Written by composer Dana Kaufman and librettist Aiden K. Feltkamp. Directed by Eliza K. Woodyard.
Jun 02 Tuesday
Mimi Jung: An Unfinished Origin ExhibitionMarch 31, 2026 – June 27, 2026Tuesday through Saturdays from 10am to 4pm, CLOSED Sunday, Monday
"Mimi Jung: An Unfinished Origin" brings together recent sculptural works from this Helena, Montana-based artist. The loom has long served as the foundation of her methodical and often labor-intensive process, where the slow creation of each piece allows for deliberate shaping and assessment over time. Using unexpected and unconventional materials like paper and foam as wefts, a variety of non-traditional strings as warps, as well as woven pieces cast in metal, the artist’s work rewards close inspection, asking us to slow down and engage reflectively.
Central to her concerns are the gaps between what we believe we know and what remains unknown, creating space for wonder, contemplation, and connection. Correspondingly, her woven forms are intentionally ambiguous and in a state of change. Their structures invite multiple interpretations appearing near completion, undergoing deconstruction, or suspended between concealment and exposure. Jung relates this fluidity to one’s own sense of evolving self.
“The core component of my work has always been identity and self-preservation,” says the artist. “It’s about how our narratives constantly evolve to fit into a much larger cultural narrative in order to survive.”
IMAGE | Mimi Jung, Resonate With, 2023
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.
March 31, 2026 – June 27, 2026Tuesday through Saturdays from 10am to 4pm, CLOSED Sunday, Monday
Light is ethereal; it opens and spreads. It radiates and fills spaces. It illuminates both the beautiful and tragic as well as the mundane, bringing the contents of our lives into sharper focus. In a traditional sense, light is also ephemeral—it is with us, and it wanes; humankind has celebrated its existence and return throughout the ages.
We measure time through movement of light: the arc of the sun, the length of a shadow, the fading of day into night. Light does not simply mark time; it carries it. In physics, light is also a record of the past. Starlight reaches us years or millennia after it was emitted, turning observation into an act of looking backward. Light, in this sense, is time made perceptible.
"Longer Light: Selections from the Collection" offers a wide-ranging exploration of how artists represented in the museum’s holdings have engaged with this universal and compelling relationship. For many, their creations preserve fleeting moments amid constant change; for others, the emphasis lies not on fixed appearances but on shifting conditions and perceptions. Still others approach light itself as a quasi-transcendent or spiritual force, evoking a sense of timelessness that can serve as a reassurance or reminder in the face of impermanence.
While the presentation will span a variety of genres and media approaches, Longer Light will give special emphasis to the museum’s growing photography collection, where the use of available light is fundamental to lens-based practices.
IMAGE: Paul Strand, Wall Street, 1915
Master of Fine Arts: Thesis ExhibitionMarch 31, 2026 – June 27, 2026Tuesday through Saturdays from 10am to 4pm, CLOSED Sunday, Monday
The annual "MFA Thesis Exhibition" is the culmination of three or more years work by the Master of Fine Arts graduate candidates. With its wide range of art-making approaches, it provides a stimulating experience for faculty, students, and museum visitors. This year’s MFA candidates are Keegan Baatz, S. Camille Comer, and Kahyun (Kate) Uhm.
Arriving from diverse locations, these student-artists immersed themselves in an intensive, interdisciplinary studio experience. Through regular group discussions and individual critiques with faculty, alongside sustained engagement with visiting artists and scholars, they received wide-ranging perspectives on their work. Over time, each artist strengthened their voice, refined their practice, and clarified their artistic direction. This MFA Thesis Exhibition represents both a culmination of focused study and a meaningful threshold as they step into their professional lives.
IMAGE | MFA candidates Keegan Baatz, S. Camille Comer, and Kahyun (Kate) Uhm.
Mimi Jung: An Unfinished Origin ExhibitionMarch 31, 2026 – June 27, 2026Tue-Sat, 10am-4pm, CLOSED Sun, Mon
LOCATION | The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU is located in the Crimson Cube (Wilson Road across from Martin Stadium/CUB) WSU Pullman campus.
"Dream Logic”
Group Fine Art and Craft Exhibition
Artists: Torrey Dasmann, Valency Genis, Gumaelius Family, Joelle Montez, Shannon Richardson
Dates: April 24 – June 7, 2026
Spring Arts Walk Artist Reception April 24 5-9pmArts Walk con't Saturday April 25 12-6
FREE
Childhood’s End Gallery222 4th Ave WOlympia WA 98501
Image on Poster:Shannon Richardson"Triumph of Inertia"Oil on canvas
The Central Washington University band program warmly invites the campus and greater Ellensburg community to an evening of engaging and expressive wind band music on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 7:00pm in Hertz Concert Hall. This special performance will feature both the CWU Concert Band and Symphonic Band and is free and open to the public.
The concert will open with the CWU Concert Band under the direction of Kyle Edwards. This portion of the program presents a vibrant and stylistically diverse collection of works that span centuries and continents. Audiences can expect music by composers including Adolphus Hailstork, Josef Franz Wagner, Alex Shapiro, Jay Gilbert, George Frideric Handel, and Adam Gorb. Together, these composers represent a wide range of musical traditions, from the elegance and clarity of the Baroque era to the bold and innovative sounds of contemporary wind band writing. Each piece contributes to a larger musical journey that highlights both contrast and continuity within the wind band repertoire. The ensemble will also feature second-year master’s conducting student Eric Mills, providing an opportunity to showcase emerging artistry within the program.
The second half of the evening will feature the CWU Symphonic Band under the direction of Dr. T. André Feagin, Director of Bands. This program is centered on both foundational works of the wind band tradition and compelling modern compositions. The ensemble will perform music by Peter Mennin, Philip Sparke, Jennifer Jolley, Percy Grainger, and James M. David. These selections offer a broad emotional and musical spectrum, ranging from energetic and rhythmically driven passages to moments of lyrical depth and introspection. The combination of classic and contemporary works creates a dynamic and engaging listening experience, highlighting the expressive power and versatility of the modern wind band.
This concert promises an evening of artistic excellence and meaningful musical connection for all who attend.
Jun 03 Wednesday
See restoration history and help NSEA maintain older restoration sites that need love. Find out more and register at n-sea.org/stream-stewards
