Create your own MASTERPIECE collage inspired by Picasso!
by Chris Hansen
Hello fellow art lovers! This week’s project is inspired by Pablo Picasso. He was a Spanish artist who lived from 1881 to 1973. More...
Can you paint a frog eating a watermelon? I bet you can!
by Chris Hansen
First of all, when you get your paints and brushes out, it is best to dip your brushes in water to get them ready for paint. Never leave your brushes in the water after you’re done. More...
Valley Visions Juried Art Exposition
Showcasing the landscapes and faces of the Quincy Valley
Make your plans to enter the upcoming Valley Visions Art Exposition to be held SEPTEMBER 4-12 at the Community Heritage Barn in Quincy. This will be a beautiful way to showcase the landscapes and faces of our beautiful area. More...
Getting to know Madison Herrin
Creator of the band Maddy McGee & the Machine
VM: When did you decide to create Maddy McGee & the Machine? What is "the machine"?
I was completely inspired by one of my favorite artists, Florence Welch and her group called Florence and the Machine which I can only assume means Florence and the band! My middle name is McGee and I’ve always been in love with my middle name. I am very proud of it. More...
The melodic weaving of a true song
The astonishing story of Rena Schlener Large ~ by Melea Johnson
Life in the Amazon Jungle
For Rena, life as a young child growing up in the Amazon Rainforest , is a good memory and the training ground for an astounding gifted talent. The vast world of forest and rivers, with a diversity of cultures derived from indigenous Indians, descended from original tribes and settlers who arrived since the first explorers stumbled upon the seemingly endless wilderness paints a picture of the South American Amazon Jungle. More...
A quick visit with a performer
Emily Duvall tells us a little bit about her world in theater
The talent in our community is dynamic, and one can not be curious about why some people are naturally compelled to be involved in live theater. What we do know is we are glad they are!
Emily Duvall is one of those people. More...
Take care of the golf balls first
By Melea Johnson
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. More...
Carol Betker, Artist shares her talent
Artwork featured on the COVER of Othello Sandhill Crane Festival brochure
Carol Betker has been painting in acrylic and oil for more years than she wishes to reveal and has over 20 years of experience teaching art in the public schools of Finley and Burbank, WA. Her inspiration comes from local scenery and moments of time stored in her memory. More...
A little girl KNEW something good was going to happen. And it did.
By Melea Johnson
The year was 2005. An eight-year-old girl had been excited all day to go to a professional ballet performance with her Aunt. More...
ENORMOUS: THE GORGE STORY
New Documentary about Quincy's Legendary Music Venue, Gorge Amphitheater
Trafalgar Releasing announces the upcoming release of Enormous: The Gorge Story, featuring interviews with artists including Dave Matthews, Mike McCready (Pearl Jam), Jason Mraz, John Oates (Hall & Oates) and performance footage from Mumford & Sons, Elvis Costello, and Bob Dylan.
Coming to cinemas across the US for a ONE-NIGHT ONLY event on April 28, 2020. More...
V Gallery
Travel & Leisure
Published Feb 19, 2020
He bought a Porsche
One small decision that changed the course of life for Joe and Molly Gallaway ~ by Melea Johnson
He was very young. Molly Gallaway’s husband, Joe, had serious medical problems at age twenty-seven. More...
Casino Queen
A visit with local singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Danny Payne ~ by Brandon Smith
I recently sat down with Danny Payne, singer, songwriter, and guitarist for the local band Casino Queen to talk about songwriting and the future of his band. For the sake of transparency, I should mention that Casino Queen is also my band. More...
INTRODUCING THE 2019-2020 CONCERT SEASON
Central Basin Community Concert Association brings exceptional LIVE entertainment to Moses Lake
The Central Basin Community Concert Association has been providing the Moses Lake community with quality LIVE entertainment for over 60 years. Each of our artists is carefully chosen to provide the highest quality entertainment available to the Moses Lake community. More...
SAXsational - Next Generation
Presented by Central Basin Community Concert Association.
Rob Verdi received his musical training at the Arizona State University School of Music in 1984. After a year of teaching junior high band, Rob relocated to Los Angeles to accept a full-time position with the Entertainment Division of the Walt Disney Company. More...
Masquers Theater Presents: “The Humans”
A live theater production in Soap Lake, WA
The 2016 Tony Award-winning play THE HUMANS will be presented by Masquers Theater in Soap Lake starting February 15. It will run for 3 weekends thru March 3, on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:00. More...
Exceptional LIVE entertainment in our community
Central Basin Community Concert Association brings it to you
Founded in 1954, The Central Basin Community Concert Association has been providing the Moses Lake community with quality LIVE entertainment for over 65 years.
Each of their artists is carefully chosen to provide the highest quality entertainment available to Central Basin communities. More...
We asked the Columbia Basin Allied Arts Board members a question...
“What would you want to be doing if you were asked to give a performance of a lifetime?”
Laura Mayer, Secretary –“That’s easy, I’d be doing a ballet dance - a prima ballerina, spinning, in a really pretty tutu!”
Leslie Ramsden, Vice President – “Singing, musical instrument or dancing… I just want to do all of them!”
Lynn Townsend, Treasurer – “I don’t know how to play the piano, never had a lesson… but that would be cool - I love music!”
Dan Beich, President – “A dream of mine would be to conduct a Broadway musical because it’s been so much fun to do school and other types of shows.”
Shawn Cardwell, Executive Director – “I’d be a rockin’ country singer with lights, dancers and a full band behind me!”
Doreen McGraw, Board Member – “Comedy. More...
TURN OFF YOUR TELEVISION. Choose the Arts for refreshing entertainment.
By Shawn Cardwell, Columbia Basin Allied Arts Executive Director
Even though the health maladies associated with watching TOO much television, or any screen, are well-known (oh, you don’t know? How about trouble sleeping, weight gain, poor vision, decreased learning abilities and language skills in children, low self-esteem especially in teens and young adults, and overall dissatisfaction with life), many people still choose them as their primary form of relaxation and entertainment.
We encourage you to CHOOSE THE ARTS for your entertainment!
There are tons of BENEFITS of attending art and cultural events IN YOUR COMMUNITY. More...
Masquers Theater in Soap Lake presents The Rented Christmas
A warm story for the holiday season
Based on the short story by J. More...
Wine and Live Music at Michael's Market and Bistro every Saturday at 4PM
Outdoor seating on the patio, wine tasting, and friends. Perfect.
You didn't know there is wine tasting and live music every Saturday at Michael's Market and Bistro in Moses Lake? Now you do. 4:00 pm be there! Nice. More...
World War I in Grant County: A Traveling Exhibit.
Regional museums collaborate on the home front
Authored by Shawn Cardwell
The public is invited to visit and contribute to the World War I in Grant County: A Traveling Exhibit. The show will include national, state and regional history of wartime life overseas and at home. More...
Big Bend Instructor, Author Matthew Sullivan selected to share his passion for writing
Represented at Eastern Washington University's 2018 "Get Lit! Festival"
Big Bend Community College (BBCC) English Department Senior Faculty member Matthew Sullivan was in Spokane last month participating in Eastern Washington University’s Get Lit! Festival.
Each spring, the Get Lit! Festival invites selected authors to Spokane to share their work and their passion for writing. More...
Masquers brings suspense to the theater. We visited with Director Nick Mahaney
WAIT UNTIL DARK opens April 13
Masquers Theater presents Wait Until Dark with the opening on April 13. We at VM were curious about this upcoming play so we sat down with Nick Mahaney, Director and asked him a few questions. More...
One Enchanted Evening with Paul McDermand
Central Basin Community Concert Association production
TUESDAY, APRIL 10 at 7:00pm
Wallenstien Theatre
Call for tickets (509) 760-6908 or purchase at Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce
Exotic instruments from the Mainland to the Islands is a journey from the Latin fire of Caravan to the serene beauty of A Summer Place - with a surf medley thrown in for good measure. Paul performs on his signature steel drums, marimba, and vibraphone joined by guitar, bass, and drums. More...
Duo Baldo in concert
Central Basin Community Concert Association production
TUESDAY, MAY 1 at 7:00pm
Call for tickets at 509 760-6908 or purchase at Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce
Renowned violinist Brad Repp and pianist/actor Aldo Gentileschi are the madness and brilliance behind the musical comedy that is Duo Baldo. Their critically acclaimed concerts combine virtuosic performances, theatrical humor and pop culture. More...
8th Annual Children's Art Show
Big Bend Cooperative Preschool Focuses on Learning through Play
You will be delighted to see what our community preschoolers have been working on! They are excited for you to see! Original artwork by the preschool children will be on display and for purchase at the 8th Annual Children's Art Show hosted by Big Bend Cooperative Preschool.
The evening will include live music, raffle baskets, silent auction, appetizers and cash bar. More...
The 2018 Vintage Faire
Okanogan County Fairgrounds April 28
Every Spring the Vintage Faire gals and over 50 vendors transform the Okanogan's dusty county fairgrounds into a vintage wonderland. There are three large buildings including a beef barn, busting at the seams with quality furniture, repurposed goods, enamelware, and farm junk that vendors hoard away and save for the show. More...
Reuse, Recycle, Rampage
Melinda Henry's art turns rubbish into profit
Her business branches across the four corners of the nation from Florida to New York and California with roots firmly planted in the basin. It's almost guaranteed you've seen Melinda Henry's Rubbish Rampage wares if you've strolled through the Farmer's Market in McCosh Park, or perused the goods at any of Made in Moses Lake's locations or attended a vintage market in the region or… etc. More...
CBTech: Wilderness Salvaged
Salvaged scrap steel and other materials take on a whole new life when removed from their original context and purpose and incorporated into a work of art. Advanced Manufacturing students from CB Tech, Moses Lake High School FFA, along with teams from Ephrata, Othello, Warden, Wilson Creek and Kennewick compete to create winning sculptures. More...
Painting Goes Global
4,781 miles and a walk in the rain…transport of painting goes global
I left SeaTac Airport on a February day with a box of rolled painted canvas to be delivered to an art patron in Portugal, who at the time lived in Amsterdam. Turns out it was less expensive to simply make a trip to London and mail from there to Amsterdam then shipping the same from Seattle. More...
A Man Cave Gone Right
A Celebration of Love, Friends, and Family
“Orlando is about as far away geographically as we can be from a US neighbor. However, the hurt and harm done there resonates deeply with myself, the staff of the Venue, and likely most of our readers. More...