Oct 10 Saturday
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
This family-friendly fall festival will be enjoyable for everyone! Co-hosted by Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine and University of Idaho Sheep Center, you can explore the Sheep Center, participate in hands-on activities, watch live demonstrations and enjoy a day dedicated to all things sheep. The event will also feature free tastings of lamb dishes prepared by local chefs, while supplies last.
Nocturnal
Sept 25 - Nov 15, 2026
Inspired by the world that emerges after the light fades, Childhood’s End Gallery presents “Nocturnal” featuring new paintings by Liza Brenner and Jonathan Happ, alongside mixed media sculpture by Loralin Toney.
Arts Walk Reception: Oct 2nd 5-9pmArts Walk continues Oct 3rd 12-6pm
FREE
Childhood’s End Gallery222 4th Ave WOlympia WA 98501
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360-943-3724
The Hamster Crawl is Back! Join Cascade Connections on Saturday, October 10th, for Bellingham’s favorite downtown walking tour. Grab your friends and explore the city's best bars, breweries, restaurants, and shops while supporting a meaningful cause.Every stop and ticket sale helps empower individuals with disabilities in Whatcom County to work, live, play, and thrive. Raise a glass, discover new favorites, and make a difference in your community!Location:Downtown Bellingham- Starting Location: Kulshan Brewing Company - Trackside Beer Garden- Ending Location: Bar 211Ticket Information:All tickets include an exclusive event T-shirt! When purchasing, please be sure to select your preferred T-shirt size.Ticket is on sale now at: https://bit.ly/hc-2026-ticket- Early Bird Special: $25 (Available now through September 10, 2026)- General Admission: $35 (Starting September 11, 2026)
Brandy Larsen on vocals joined by Brian Swearingen on keyboards, Jimi Beeler on guitar, and Gary Danielson on saxophone.
5PM-8PMAll Ages. No Cover. Dinner show. Reservations Recommended.
Join us for an evening of music exploring the dichotomy of peace and conflict. This intense program explores moments of contemplation, chaos, and quiet beauty. The peaceful lines of Leonard Bernstein’s Simple Song and Almighty Father contrast against the conflict in David Del Tredici’s epic In Wartime. Other works include Joseph Schwantner’s atmospheric In evening’s stillness, and Aaron Copland’s pastoral Down a Country Lane. This concert also features the Washington premiere of Stephanie Berg’s We Are Not Birds for chamber winds. We invite you to listen deeply and reflect thoughtfully as we journey through war and peace.
SHARKEOLOGIST is a rock band with more raw energy than it knows what to do with. Combining 90s riffs with 80s synths and a manic energy that cannot be medicated, they are known for their alt-metal cover of "Pony," the 90s RnB classic.
MEADOW MORGUE is a band of friends from Tri-Cities, Washington, blending early punk and garage rock. While their sound can be compared to bands like Ramones or Descendents, Meadow Morgue personally draws inspirations from The Frights, and Sex Bob-Omb.
OOOOZ is an infectiously catchy Alternative punk trio from Richland, WA.
$10 Cover9 PM - CloseAll ages until 11 PM
Oct 11 Sunday
