Community Calendar

Award-winning pianist and composer Marina Albero weaves a tapestry of sound that defies categorization, drawing from her rich multicultural background in Barcelona, Cuba, and Seattle. A musical polyglot fluent in jazz, flamenco, classical, and Latin traditions, Albero has captivated audiences worldwide with her innovative improvisational style and emotional depth. Her latest album “A Nomad of Sound” (2024) showcases her unique artistic voice alongside acclaimed musicians from New Orleans, building on her impressive collection of Golden Ear Awards and sold-out performances. Whether performing, teaching at Cornish College of the Arts, or curating innovative concert series, Marina creates musical experiences that are both intimately personal and universally moving.

Join us for the Center Salon, an annual dynamic gathering that showcases many forms of artistic expression – from visual artists and writers to musicians, actors, comedians, and filmmakers. Each year brings a unique mix of performances and creative showcases where artists connect and audiences discover something extraordinary.

Join the SLC staff for this practical workshop and discover ways to transform your everyday kitchen scraps nutrient-rich garden soil. We will demystify the science of composting, exploring essential ingredients and various techniques that will fit any space. Learn the critical "Dos and Don'ts" of composting and get expert tips for troubleshooting common issues like pests or bad odors. Learn how to cultivate healthier soil, reduce landfill waste, and make a sustainable impact right in your own home! SLC's workshops are open to the public and are offered on a 'Pay as You Can' basis. Registration is required to help us plan for materials and space. Please see our ticket link to register.

The Wailin’ Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse — three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound. With their varying backgrounds, each of the Jennys is unique in their individual expression and together they have grown into one of today’s most beloved acts on the international folk-roots scene. The Jennys forge a unified folk-pop sound — all delivered with the irresistible vocal power of three. Their live performances never fail to impress and entertain with show-stopping harmonies, impressive instrumental prowess, breathtaking songs and, of course, witty stage banter.

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece… and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.

The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

Artistic Partner Mei-Ann Chen joins us for this fantastical East meets West program. Following Che-Yi Lee’s dynamic and virtuosic Dancing Strings, violinist Melissa White brings us the beloved Butterfly Lovers’ Concerto, a tale of love, longing and transformation. Ravel’s Mother Goose closes our season, with magical spinning wheels, pagodas, princesses and enchanted gardens. This program includes a mini Taiwan Festival with food and activities provided by Asia Pacific Cultural Center.

Artistic Partner Mei-Ann Chen joins us for this fantastical East meets West program. Following Che-Yi Lee’s dynamic and virtuosic Dancing Strings, violinist Melissa White brings us the beloved Butterfly Lovers’ Concerto, a tale of love, longing and transformation. Ravel’s Mother Goose closes our season, with magical spinning wheels, pagodas, princesses and enchanted gardens. This program includes a mini Taiwan Festival with food and activities provided by Asia Pacific Cultural Center.

Healthy rivers and salmon are vital to our way of life in the Pacific Northwest, but Columbia Basin salmon, steelhead, and other native fish are in crisis. Most wild salmon and steelhead runs persist at a fraction of their historic abundance and geographic distribution, and some (including three of five in the Snake River) persist at less than one percent of their historic abundance. Our region’s future is at stake, and our advocacy is more important now than ever.
Join Save Our wild Salmon Coalition on Zoom in taking collective action to protect salmon and defend the historic progress made towards salmon recovery by attending a virtual salmon advocacy action hour, occurring on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 12:30-1:30pm AND 5:30-6:30pm PT (afternoon and evening sessions are identical).
Join to hear updates from experts on issues impacting salmon recovery and the health of the Columbia/Snake Rivers, ask questions, and, most importantly, get resources and information about how you can take action NOW. We will provide resources and support for all levels of salmon advocates, whether you want to take quick online action, like contacting your representative or submitting a public comment, or spend more time on your advocacy by writing a letter to the editor or hosting a postcard-writing party.
RSVP at wildsalmon.org/salmon-action-hours

Go birding with staff from the Wenatchee River Institute at our campus by the Wenatchee River! All birding skill levels are welcome. Need binoculars? We have loaner binoculars that you can borrow.

We will enjoy birding this spring in Wenatchee on the second Thursday and in Leavenworth on the last Thursday of each month.

Trail difficulty level: beginner
Trail is wide enough for ADA access, but trails are gravel
Bathrooms available at the start and end of the walk

Meet outside the River Haus at 8am. This is a FREE event and no registration is needed.

PiE [Poetry in Ellensburg] is an open mic, where participants are each given 301 seconds (5 minutes + 1 second) to present their original writing, or that of a writer they admire. We are open to poetry, free verse, limerick, soliloquy, monologue, flash fiction, doggerel, (yours or Bukowski's). Must be 21 years of age.