CWU to host lecture on plantation imagery in Cuba
ELLENSBURG — The Central Washington University Department of Art + Design will host a lecture by art historian Dr. Asiel Sepúlveda on Thursday, according to an announcement from the university. Titled “The Plantation’s Smokescreens: Art and Vision in Nineteenth-Century Cuba,” the talk will explore how lithographic artists crafted new ways of seeing the Cuban landscape during the 19th century.
‘Wonderful people’
Fabric Patch community contributes more than $52,000 to fight cancer.
EPHRATA — The Fabric Patch’s breast cancer auction was not your typical fundraiser. There was no expensive venue, no banquet, no volunteers pouring wine or selling raffle tickets. Just a camera, a few dedicated women, and thousands of bidders.
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Festival of Trees to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity
MOSES LAKE — Folks who are pining for a Christmas tree will find them all spruced up with lights and decorations at the annual Festival of Trees Dec. 7. The event is Habitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake’s biggest fundraiser of the year, said President Rebecca Mabius. It will be held in the Advanced Technologies Education Center at Big Bend Community College. “This year we have 13 trees that will be available for purchase, and they’re donated and decorated by individuals and businesses here in the community,” Mabius said.
Basin events for Dec. 20-27
COLUMBIA BASIN — With Christmas fast approaching, a lot of folks are staying home or visiting family, but there are still some things to do out in the community this week. Here are a few possibilities:
Sculptures to get a bit of TLC
MOSES LAKE — So – where did everybody go? The surfer, the softball and soccer players that have been in place for years along West Third Avenue in Moses Lake – where did they go? Did they have a game? Go for a run? Where are they?
Date of Downtown Moses Lake Association annual meeting to be announced
MOSES LAKE — The Downtown Moses Lake Association will review its plans for 2025 and its schedule of events during its annual public meeting, tentatively scheduled for early February. The date will be determined during the annual DMLA board member retreat this weekend.
‘Interweavings’ exhibit opens Jan. 16 at CWU
ELLENSBURG — Beginning next week, the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery at Central Washington University will host an exhibition titled “Interweavings: Photography and Sculpture” by Jeanne K. Simmons. The opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, January 16, from 5-7 p.m. in Randall Hall, room 141.
Basin events for Jan. 10-17, 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — Crafts, hoops, dancing and handbells are just part of what’s in store for the Basin this week. Here are a few things to check out:
REACH Museum highlights Latino migration stories
RICHLAND — The National Park Service and REACH Museum have collaborated on a new exhibit, “Migration to Community: Latinos/as at Hanford and the Tri-Cities,” according to an announcement from the museum. It will be open for viewing Feb. 4-March 22.
Basin Events for the week of Jan. 24-Feb. 1
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s cold outside, but fortunately most of what’s happening this week takes place indoors. Here are a few possibilities:
