Walla Walla Valley Weekend Picks: Hip-Hop, Water Day and storytelling through music
A wise woman once said April 25 is the perfect date. It's not too hot, not too cold, all you need is a light jacket. Don't let this perfect day slip by without getting out and enjoying some of the fun things that are going on in Walla Walla this weekend. There's plenty to enjoy for all ages, whether you want to learn, do a hands-on activity or just sit back and enjoy some music and grub.
Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience
Mozart, Bach and Beethoven meet Hip-Hop in this remix as the Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience teams up with the Walla Walla Symphony from 8-10 p.m. on Friday, April 24, at Cordiner Hall, 46 S. Park St. Led by composer and pianist JooWan Kim, the show features MCs, a soprano and a full orchestra. The music is original and combines symphony with rap, rhythm and movement. There will also be collaborations with local artists Rodney Outlaw, Comon Pholk and The 5th Element Project. More information and tickets can be found at wwsymphony.org.
Live outdoor music
Sum People will play from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, April 24, and Rogue Lobster will play from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at Tranche Estate Wines, 705 Berney Drive. Don't miss out on some of the first outdoor live music shows of the season accompanied by local food and drink vendors. Bring the kids, bring the dog, bring the folding chairs, and let the good times begin.
Water Day
Water Day is a free, family-friendly event focused on getting to know our watershed through art and hands-on learning. It will be from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the Water & Environmental Center, 640 Water Center Drive. There will be a tour of the CTUIR Freshwater Mussel and Lamprey Lab, Mokuhanga (a water-based Japanese printmaking technique) demonstration and hands-on project, stream table demonstrations, watercolor art exhibit, talks, presentations and more. RSVP and find a full schedule at bit.ly/4cgjoEv.
The Wild Symphony
The Walla Walla Symphony will host a free family concert and foodraiser from 3-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, at Whitman College Department of Music, 137 S. Park St. Storyteller Jeanine Gordon will narrate The Wild Symphony, connecting music to storytelling rooted in our region. Come early at 2 p.m. for hands-on activities for the whole family. The event is free with registration, and families are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to support the Blue Mountain Action Council Food Bank. Find more information and register at wwsymphony.org.
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