Oct 24 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
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
[email protected]
360-943-3724
Hike Through Time (Richland, WA). Join Manhattan Project National Historical Park rangers and REACH Museum educators on a free guided, 3.6-mile (5.8 km) round-trip moderate hike to the top of Candy Mountain on Saturday, October 24 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm Pacific time.
There will be several stops along the trail up to the summit where rangers will share short histories about the events and people that shaped the mid-Columbia region. Hikers will move forward in time as the stops progress from the Ice Age Floods to the Manhattan Project and its legacies. Topics will include the Native Peoples who have lived here since time immemorial, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the arrival of settlers, and the selection of Hanford for plutonium production during World War II.
Hikers will gain 555 feet (170 m) of elevation as they hike to the top of Candy Mountain. Participants should be prepared to hike uphill, bring water and food, and plan for a variety of weather.
Meet in the Candy Mountain trailhead parking lot by 11:45 am for a 12:00 departure.
Rolling Hills Chorus presents "Where's Lois? An African Safari Mystery"
“Where’s Lois?” is Rolling Hills Chorus’ newest full-length scripted show, featuring a cappella barbershop harmonies and familiar American pop songs. Join us for an African safari mystery with music and laughter as our all‑women’s chorus brings this original story to life on stage. Check our our Bake Sale and Silent Auction in the theater lobby as well!
Your ticket supports live local harmony and helps keep community performances and open rehearsals going strong.
All seats are general admission. Doors open at 1:30 pm.
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!
Oct 25 Sunday
It's the full moon and less than a week before Halloween. We'll kick off the evening with a Spooky Stroll at dusk. Listen for critters that come awake at night and hear stories about bats, owls, coyotes and more! After our walk, you can stargaze and see the full moon through telescopes, or you might warm up in the Red Barn with a cup of hot cocoa while creating a creepy craft. Or go on a moonlit scavenger hunt to look for things that glow in the dark with WRI's Land Steward.
Check back for a more detailed schedule as we get closer to the event.
Suggested cost of $5-10 per person, or $20 per family.RSVP by October 23rd with a donation of $5 or more and get a free hot cocoa for up to 4 members of your party!
5:30-6:30 - Spooky Stroll: walk along the Wenatchee River and the Waterfront Park Trails to listen for animals and hear their stories from a WRI Field Educator6:30-8:30 - Drop-In ActivitiesMoon-viewing and stargazing by telescopeGuided glow in the dark scavenger huntCreepy craftsHot cocoa
Costumes encouraged! Please keep them family friendly. Bulky costumes, masks, or props may need to be removed before using telescopes.
Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
