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This is a digital publication celebrating all the best of Waitsburg, Washington. We’re here to help you find fun things to do, explore the neighborhood, and put you in touch with the amazing creatives, makers, and businesses that call this great (and tiny) city home.

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The Siren is an observer of arts and culture celebrating all the best of Waitsburg, Washington. We’re here to help you find fun things to do, explore the neighborhood, and put you in touch with the amazing creatives, makers, and businesses that call this great (and tiny) city home.
LIBERTY THEATER IN DAYTON
TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS at 1:00pm
FREE ADMISSION and special low price $2.00 for a small soda (or water) with small popcorn.
JULY 8 and 11 - WONKA
JULY 15 and 18 - HAPPY FEET
JULY 22 and 25 - STORKS
JULY 11-13
GESA POWERHOUSE THEATER
111 NORTH 6TH AVENUE
TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE
The Walla Walla Movie Crush showcases America's most intoxicating blend of short cinema and returns for their 9th year this weekend! The creative love child of Artistic Director Warren Etheredge and Executive Director Nancy Dragun, the beloved festival brings you movie shorts from vintage filmmakers as well as fresh upstarts. They promise a flight for every fancy!
As we all eagerly await the opening of our new Main Street coffee shop, Wolfling is helping take the edge off with a series of Sunday morning Pop-Ups at the Royal Block. Enjoy single-origin drip coffee, iced Matcha latte, sparkling cardamom lemonade, granola bowls, espresso shortbread, panellet, and yes, the epic biscuits and jam that has the town talking.
9-11 AM Sundays , 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, at the Royal Block
Celebrate 2025 returns to the valley with a fresh new format this year designed to showcase the depth, diversity, and vibrancy of Walla Walla Valley Wine. There are vintage-focused wine tastings, vineyard tours, winemaker dinners and a Block Party scheduled, but insiders know there is no place better to sip, savor, and connect with friends than the Royal Block.
Enjoy single varietal wine flights featuring two of Walla Walla’s most elusive varietals: Zinfandel and Riesling. Friday night, nab a cafe table and soak in the sounds of the BLUEGRASS JAM next door, or show up Saturday for the TONGUE & GROOVE series with Japanese Ramen on the menu in the afternoon, and the jazzy blues grooves of the Michael Kelly Band starting at 6PM. However you play it, you’re bound to have an exceptional time.
ROYAL BLOCK
222 MAIN STREET
JUNE 19 - 22
21+
SATURDAY JUNE 7
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
THE ROYAL BLOCK
222 MAIN STREET
Home, The Inevitable Outcome Of Fragility”, by Flynn Bickley, is the subject of this month’s Art Talk with Joseph Roberts and the artist (who will be joining via Zoom). Join the conversation!
Royal Block hosts monthly art talks: round-table discussions facilitated by Joseph Roberts that consider differing perceptions of a single artwork. No art experience necessary.
Come early to sample some amazing new wines from RYZO!
21+
Saturday morning, the 2025 FARMER’S MARKET series in Preston Park kicks up for the season starting at 9AM. The RED BIRD BLOOMS Insta posts have been teasing us for weeks with their gorgeous flowers, and we can’t wait to see what the vendors have to offer. Here are the dates!
MAY 31 / 9AM - 1PM
JUNE 28 / 9AM - 1PM
JULY 12 / 9AM - 1PM
JULY 19 / 3 - 7PM
JULY 26 / 9AM - 1PM
AUGUST 2 / 3 - 7PM
AUGUST 9 / 9AM - 1PM
AUGUST 23 / 9AM - 1PM
Featuring local goods, creature comforts, and vintage finds, the shop is a treasure trove of curated stationary and work from the letterpress studio next door, vintage clothing including TATE ART WAITSBURG artist Twila Tate’s sashiko stitchwork, artist Greg Tate’s ceramics, jewelry, art, and curiosities. Designed as a relaxing space to take a beat, you’re welcome to play DJ with the vinyl on the vintage record player, bring your needlework and camp out in the comfy chair, or pen a note. The shop is preparing for their official opening next weekend during the COMMUNITY YARDSALE, but the doors are open and you’re welcome to come explore it in its nascent form:
137 MAIN STREET
THURSDAY + FRIDAY 1 - 6PM
SATURDAY 10AM - 5PM
THE ROYAL BLOCK
222 MAIN STREET
SATURDAY 3:00 - 6:00 PM
MAY 17, 2025
21+
Join us for the official release of Waitsburg-grown Riesling wine by Dona Stella, grown in the historic orchard and sloped vineyard on the South Fork of Coppei Creek on the Hansen family's land. This Riesling reflects the light gold wheat, aromas of pear, and wine connections to our area.
Love the label? You’re not alone! Dona Stella Wine has won a gold Hermes Award for the label design. With over 6,000 creative entries from more than two dozen countries, this is a huge tip-of-the-hat to designer CMBell for bringing Stella Hansen’s vision and love for Calico (the beloved 21-year old farm cat who inspired the colorful artwork) to life.
As a bonus, Royal Block will also have winemaker Rob Wohr from TruthTeller (who helped make the Dona Stella wine) pour some of their latest releases.
Flights, by-the-glass and by-the bottle available!
WALLA WALLA DANCE COMPANY
At Cordiner Hall
7pm Saturday, May 17th
Join the Walla Walla Dance Company at Cordiner Hall on May 17th as our dancers perform new choreography and share the season’s work with Co - Artistic Directors Jennifer Clark & Justine Clark, Company Founder Nancy Wells, Grace Podolski, Anniston Jimenez, Cynthia Saldana, & Maddy Van Cleve. Directed and Produced by Justine Clark. Special Thanks to Chloe Pease, student teacher Evie Leonhard and Walla Walla Summer Theater.
The Spring Finale is a celebration of dance and the joy it brings. We will present our little ones through graduates and hope that everyone enjoys the special occasion of live performance on stage at Whitman College’s Cordiner Hall,
Please kindly purchase your tickets in advance! Limited general seating will be available at the door.
$35 Reserved (all ages)
$25 General
$10 Children 10 & under (seated)
BOOK SIGNING WITH SANDRA TORRES
BLUSH SALON
214 MAIN STREET
9 AM-12:00 PM SATURDAY
MAY 17, 2025
Author Sandra Torres will be at Blush Salon for a book signing of her newest historical book, Pioneer Families of Huntsville, Washington. Don’t miss this insightful glimpse into our local history.
The book is now available on Amazon.com.
10AM - 5PM
MAY 16-18, 2025
147 MAIN STREET
Join us for a multi-artist show during Waitsburg Celebration Days Weekend! The art exhibit will be held in the Old City Hall (a.k.a. The Vault) by Bristle Art Gallery. Several artists will be exhibiting their work as well as selling handmade items.
THE ROYAL BLOCK
222 MAIN STREET
SATURDAY 5:30 PM
21+
MISSING, by Ronald Hall is the subject of this month’s Art Talk with Joseph Roberts and the artist (who will be joining from Brooklyn via Zoom). Join the conversation!
Royal Block hosts monthly art talks: round-table discussions facilitated by Joseph Roberts that consider differing perceptions of a single artwork. No art experience necessary. Come early to sample some amazing new wines from the Valley!