A vast and rich array of arts abounds in the Walla Walla Valley, from regal bronze sculptures to quality theatre, to top flight musical festivals – the Valley has it all!

A bounty of theatrical productions provides playgoers with excellent choices from an abundant number of venues. Harper Joy Theatre on the Whitman College Campus is the perfect setting for the drama department’s bevy of productions. Walla Walla Community College also brings its theatrical flair to the new Performing Arts Center.

The quaint Little Theatre serves as the home of the community theater company, serving up a steady schedule of supreme productions. The renovated Power House Theatre is one of the country’s only authentic Shakespearean Theatres, designed as a near replica of London’s Black Friar’s Theatre, the initial home of the bard’s productions. Power House serves as one of the venues for the Shakespeare Walla Walla festival each August along with the scenic Fort Walla Walla Amphitheatre. Power House also presents many non-Shakespearean productions throughout the year.

The Walla Walla Symphony is the longest running symphony west of the Mississippi, providing a full season of classical masterpieces in addition to its widely popular “Discovery Series” and intimate chamber concerts.

The Valley has also become the home to several annual music festivals. The two- week Chamber Music Festival fills Walla Walla with wonderful sounds through a variety of venues: open rehearsals, free public concerts, scenic wine tasting rooms, special events and traditional music hall concerts. The June event is now a Walla Walla tradition.

For jazz lovers, “Jazz and Wine Among Friends” is a perfect weekend. Occurring the last week in August, the festival serves up 3 great days of authentic jazz. On Friday night, you can hear 5 bands at five different cozy venues for the price of just one ticket. Saturday brings the featured concert with a big name headliner performing in a beautiful outside setting. On Sunday, a traditional New Orleans Jazz Buffet closes out the musical weekend, serving up great tunes and fabulous food.

Numerous talented artists make Walla Walla their home, resulting in the Friday night ArtWalks and a large selection of showings throughout the year. The flourishing Walla Walla Foundry produces regal bronzes that are situated throughout the downtown area. More than a dozen sculptures from a variety of artists adorn the historical sidewalks of Downtown Walla Walla. Public art is found at every corner, including world renowned artist, Tom Otterness’ wagon trail bronze at Pioneer Park.