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Main Street's newest clothing retailer, forward at 126 E. Main, has a new owner. Dana Rubenser Budden and husband Roger Budden have purchased forward and will hold a Grand Opening next Wednesday, February 24th from 4-7 PM.

Dana, originally from the Walla Walla valley, and husband Roger recently moved back to raise their family here. After 10 years as a designer of jewelry, accessories and clothing, with showrooms across the nation, Dana was ready for a break from the business. She recently caught the bug again, and when the opportunity to purchase forward came along, she couldn't pass it up.

forward will keep the great women's clothing that launched the shop, but the Grand Opening next week will highlight the addition of a full men's section. Dana will also feature fashion-forward brand names with great choices for both men and women. Dana will also showcase her Fabulous Me jewelry line in the shop.

"We really believe in the motto of forward (...fashion for all)," says Dana. "Men and women from their teens on up can find great clothes and accessories at reasonable prices - there really is something for everyone here. And you'll be pleasantly surprised when you flip over that price tag."

Dana and Roger Budden, new owners of forward @ 126 E. Main.

Grand Opening Wednesday February 24, 4 - 7 PM

Whats Going On

Downtown

Upcoming Events Downtown:

+ March 12-14     College Rodeo (Fairgrounds)

+ March 20           Girl's Night Out - All Day Long

+ April 10              Feast Walla Walla

+ April 16-18        Tour of Walla Walla Bike Race

+ April 17              Downtown Criterium

+ April 22-25        Whitman & WWU Reunions

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. Play what's in your heart! Call 876-1444 after 4pm.

Live @ Sapolil , 15 E Main, Friday, Feb 19th, 8-12pm. Bluestone Jazz & Groove Trio, Tri-cities' newest Jazz group, performing Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, and intense Grooves. $5 cover.  New!  Every Friday, Piano Bar Happy Hours,4-7pm,  enjoy Carolyn Mildenberger (formerly of Hamley's Steak House) tickling the ivories of Sapolil's grand piano.  Sapolil Cellars Wine by the glass (or bottle)

Walla Walla Symphony - Sat., Feb 20^th-Young people's dance auditions for Sleeping Beauty which will be performed on March 27^th & 28^th.  For more information contact Michael Wenberg @ 529-8020/ email michael@wwsymphony.org

Stephenson Cellars- 15 S Spokane, Sat, Feb 20^th,Sip wine while listening to Pete Crawford soothe your soul with cover renditions by artists like James Taylor, the Beatles and many more. 7-10pm - No cover charge.

Red Monkey Downtown Lounge, 25 W Alder St., Sat. Feb20th, 9pm, The 1^st  Annual Budweiser Bead Bash- free promotional items & drink specials! You can check out the newly expanded full menu at the new website... www.redmonkeylounge.com. Join them on Tuesday nights, 8pm  for "ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A MONKEY"?  It's LIVE TRIVIA with 97 Rock's Adam Lambert as MC.  Wednesday nights 7-11pm, OPEN MIC MONKEY JAM  , 20 minute sessions, performing musicians receive food discounts &  contests with different themes. Call 876-1444/ Jesse to save your slot. 

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

Walla Walla Wine Works- 31 East Main, Music Wednesdays with New Vibe, New Vino!  Spend your "mid-week" sipping some wine and enjoying some great music.No cover. 

Willow- 2 East Rose Street, Exhibit-"Saving daylight + Beauty is a Rare  Thing= Jim German + Claire Johnston"  running Feb 11^th - March 29^th.