This month marks the beginning of a year-long celebration of the one hundred year anniversary of women's suffrage in Washington State at the Kirkman House Museum!  This movement helped establish Washington State as a progressive member of the Union, becoming the fifth state to grant equal rights to both men and women. 
The Kirkman House has an entire year of exciting activities planned to honor this avant-garde anniversary beginning with an exhibit entitled Catharine Paine Blaine: Seneca Falls and the Women's Rights Movement in Washington State.  Opening January 13, 2010, the exhibit tracks the women's rights movement from the 1848 meeting in Seneca Falls where the "Declaration of Sentiments" was drafted declaring women's independence from the "absolute tyranny" of men. 
The exhibit at Kirkman House Museum will detail the trials and tribulations faced by Catharine Paine Blaine, from her signing of the document, to her travels and life spent in the Washington Territories, as well as the lives of her contemporaries both back east and in the wild west.  Stop by the museum to see the latest exhibit - as always admission is by donation only and families are welcome.

A Message From Our President

Our last Executive Committee meeting of 2009 included a routine review of the year's operations and budgets. We were pleasantly surprised.

2009 was a good year for the DWWF. We began the year with considerable uncertainty over the economic times.  With careful budget adjustments and attention to details, we ended the year with our program intact and our finances on solid ground. Better than that, we are optimistic about 2010 and are making plans for stronger programs and new events.

But the DWWF is a lot more than just a balanced budget and well attended events.  Our success is the direct result of a great staff. Each deserves thanks.

All of the work of the Foundation comes together in the work of our many volunteers.  The strength and breadth of our program is a direct result of the skills and enthusiasm of our volunteers.

2009 was a very good year for Downtown Walla Walla.  Thanks to all of you who made it happen.

Elio was in Olympia earlier this week to attend a quarterly meeting of Washington State Main Street managers. Part of the meetings was a legislative open house to give our elected representatives a chance to discuss efforts to save the Main Street program. Here Elio is pictured with Representatives Terry Nealey (R) and Maureen Walsh (R). Organizers of the effort to save the state program remain hopeful. We here at the DWWF will keep you posted.

What's Up
Downtown
A weekly calendar of events and news
In Downtown Walla Walla

Walla Walla Wine Works- 31 East Main, there will be a HOUSE PARTY, Saturday, January 23^rd, 7-11pm.  Come down and hear DJ Lotek and DJ Jackstr, together for one night only!  $5 at the door and your first glass of wine in on the house.  Party the mid winter blues away! Also, Music Wednesdays with New Vibe, New Vino!  Spend your "mid-week" sipping some wine and enjoying some great music, every Wednesday, 7-9.  No cover. 

Open Mic @ Walla Walla Village Winery 107 S. 3^rd, Thursday nights 7-10 pm. Hosted by Blue Mt. Spanish Sound. Come in for some great wine and fun. Also, ask for the new CD Platinum Moon.  Play what's in your heart! Sign ups by phone okay!  Call 876-1444 after 4pm.

Live @ Sapolil Friday, Jan 22^nd, 8-11pm, Philly KingB & The Stingers , four of Walla Walla's own most talented musicians get together in this newly founded Chicago Blues style band.  $5 Cover Sapolil Cellars Wine by the glass (or bottle) or try 'Johnny's Famous Hot Spiced Wine'.

Stephenson Cellars- 15 S Spokane, Sat, Jan 23^rd, BlueStone Jazz and Groove Trio will be performing 7-10pm, No Cover.

Vintage Cellars- 10 N 2^nd, Monday nights, Open Mic, 7-11pm.  For more information call 529-9340.

What's Up
Downtown

GRAZE- 5 S Colville, Yipee!  John & Becca have announced that Graze has extended their hours.  Starting Monday GRAZE will be open 10am-7pm Monday-Saturday.  The same menu will be available all day, with beer and wine!  Homemade soups & the pastrami seem to be a hit.  If you can't sit down & eat, they will wrap it to go.  They hope to see you soon!

Salumiere Cesario -20 N. 2nd Avenue, Walla Walla's Gourmet Grocery.  Come visit us for lunch & explore the great array of cheeses & wines!  Fantastic selection of lunch choices to eat in or take out!

Walla Walla Bread Co.- Main Street, Now open 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday 7-4pm, Closed Sundays (but rumors are that they may be open for Spring release!)

Someone's in the Kitchen, 132 W Rose, Coming up in the kitchen.....Extended hours!  SITK will be open for breakfast (Starting at 8am) & lunch, Sunday thru Friday, starting Tuesday, January 19th. Check out the menu at www.sitkwallawalla.com

Walla Walla Public Library-  238 E Alder Street- Singer/ Songwriter Eric Herman, 2pm.  Fun for all ages. Free!

Willow, 2 E Rose Street, will be closed the month of January to take some time off, to re-paint the gallery walls, and to prepare for their exciting line-up of exhibitions coming next year.