Oct 16 Thursday
Most museums display no more than 10 percent of their holdings, often citing “not enough space” as the reason. But there are also a wide range of cultural, philosophical, political, environmental, historic, and even superstitious reasons why museums keep some objects from public view.In this talk, explore a wide range of hidden objects found in the back rooms of museums in our state and around the country. Examples include a Spokane institution that holds Bing Crosby’s toupées and a museum in Lynden that’s home to a 150-year-old pickle.Harriet Baskas (she/her) is the author of nine books, including 111 Places in Seattle That You Must Not Miss and Hidden Treasures: What Museums Can’t or Won’t Show You. She writes about airports, museums, travel, and a variety of other topics for outlets such as NBC News, The Points Guy, and her own site, StuckatTheAirport.com. She produced a radio series on hidden museum artifacts that aired on National Public Radio. Baskas has a master’s in communications from the University of Washington.Baskas lives in Seattle.
Man of La Mancha is one of the world’s most popular musicals. Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ 17th-century masterwork Don Quixote and set during the Spanish Inquisition, the original 1965 production won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Cervantes is in prison awaiting trial during the Spanish Inquisition. He and his fellow prisoners perform a play-within-a-play, telling the story of the elderly Alonso Quijana, who renames himself “Don Quixote” and goes on a quest to right all wrongs in the world. The rousing, Spanish-inflected score includes the classic numbers “The Impossible Dream,” “I, Don Quixote,” “Dulcinea,” “I Really Like Him” and “Little Bird.”
Oct 17 Friday
Thousands of books to choose from and a great selection of subjects, genres, and authors.All Book Sales Benefits Richland The Friends of the Richland Library’s Fall 2025 book sale happens Thursday, Friday, and Saturday October 16-18Thursday is open to Public 10:00am—6:00pmFriday is open to Public 10:00am—5:00pmSaturday is open to the Public 10:00am—4:00pm $5.00 Bag Sale$1.00 Hard Backs and trade paperbacks$.50 Children’s Books$.25 PaperbacksSome specially priced item
$5.00 Bag sale all day Saturday. Bring your own bags or 1 will be provided.
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The beloved deity in a floral power suit returns with a spook-tacular twist! God descends from the heavens (or perhaps a haunted attic?) to hilariously roast everything from pumpkin spice lattes to demonic possession in a laugh-out-loud night of comedy. Expect divine commentary on the bizarre traditions of Halloween, terrifying costume choices, and the true horror of candy corn. A seasonal special packed with sass, satire, and supernatural wit—because nothing is scarier than eternal damnation…except maybe Spirit Halloween.
Oct 18 Saturday
Following triumphant Live in HD performances in Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, Verdi’s La Traviata, and Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, Nadine Sierra summits another peak of the soprano repertoire as Amina, who sleepwalks her way into audiences’ hearts in Bellini’s poignant tale of love lost and found. In his new production, Rolando Villazón—the tenor who has embarked on a brilliant second career as a director—retains the opera’s original setting in the Swiss Alps but uses its somnambulant plot to explore the emotional and psychological valleys of the mind. Tenor Xabier Anduaga co-stars as Amina’s fiancé, Elvino, alongside soprano Sydney Mancasola as her rival, Lisa, and bass Alexander Vinogradov as Count Rodolfo. Riccardo Frizza takes the podium for one of opera’s most ravishing works, which will be transmitted live from the Met stage to cinemas on October 18.Run Time: 3 hr 15 min | Tickets: $20 Adult / $15 Student / Met Live in HD Pass
Join us at A Book for All Seasons to welcome local author, Dan Gemeinhart for a book signing from 1-3pm for his two new books: Busted and The Gingerbread Monster, both released this year! Learn more about his new books, and Dan himself below.
Busted
Oscar Aberdeen is a twelve-year old like no other. Raised in a retirement home, he's into bridge, knitting, and Frank Sinatra. But a madcap adventure ensues when his grandfather can no longer afford the rent, and Oscar agrees to bust out a retired mobster in exchange for cash on the outside.
The Gingerbread Monster
In his laboratory high on the hill, Frank N. Stine has a ferocious sweet tooth that snarls to be fed. But when an eerie experiment spills into his Gingerbread batter, a frightening cookie creation comes to life! The Gingerbread Monster is hulking, horrific... and hungry. But as Frank is chased by his creepy creation, the young baker begins to wonder what the Monster truly craves. After all, there’s no sweeter treat than friendship.
Author Bio
Dan Gemeinhart is the New York Times Bestselling author of ten critically-acclaimed books for young readers, including The Honest Truth, Scar Island, The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, and The Midnight Children. He lives in Cashmere, WA with his wife and three daughters. You can find him on Instagram at @dangemeinhart.
The event will begin at 2pm on Saturday Oct. 18 in our beautiful Depot. We will be serving tea, a variety of elegant sweet and savory snacks (some made with local native plant ingredients harvested right here in Pullman!), and sampling a locally native herbal tea. Throughout the party we will have 3 guest speakers sharing information about local gardening with natives. We hope this event will be a memorable gathering to celebrate our efforts, plus the appeal and importance of the plants we're bringing back to our downtown. Every ticket includes a raffle entry toward one of several available door prizes, and we'll be providing a sneak peak at additional native species crafts for purchase before our upcoming annual Holiday Bazaar. Fancy hats are fully recommended! Proceeds of this event will go toward supporting and expanding the planting efforts on the Depot's embankment.
DOGMA is a satirical fantasy comedy that follows two fallen angels, Bartleby (Ben Affleck) and Loki (Matt Damon), who discover a loophole that would allow them to return to Heaven, which would inadvertently undo the creation of the universe. A woman named Bethany, who is struggling with her faith, is tasked with stopping them before their plan succeeds. Along the way, she is joined by various characters, including a muse, a seraphim, and a group of unlikely allies, all as they battle against the forces of heaven and hell. Directed by Kevin Smith, the film combines dark humor, theological questions, and absurdity to explore topics of faith, redemption, and religious mythology. After 25 years off the market, DOGMA serves to be a CULT CLASSIC with fans, and this new 4K remaster also includes exclusive bonus content only available in theatres. Sponsored by Matt Roberts.Rated: R | 2 hr 10 min | Tickets: $8 Adult / Film Pass
