Recent Articles in U-B
Some of you may have read in this week's U-B about the threat to the State Main Street Program. A quick update: A bill has been introduced to the House and a companion bill should be introduced in the Senate at the end of the week to save the program. See the Union-Bulletin guest column by Elio in Thursday's paper (page A3), or see the facebook page "Supporting Main Street in Washington State."

Salumiere Cesario - Walla Walla's Gourmet Grocery -
Salumiere is stirring up all kinds of new items for the new year!  Be sure to ask about the new cheese-of-the-month program, offering great discounts on fine cheeses.  Also, the downtown market continues to offer daily lunch specials, daily store-made soups, traditional ploughman's lunch or their famous lunchbox.  And, you can order wine, beer and sake by the glass or in the bottle.  Become a fan of Salumiere Cesario on Facebook, and you'll be the first to know about the incredible daily lunch specials, fan discounts, special events and what else they have going on in-store!   www.salumierecesario.com

Here is a message from the DWWF President, Larry Nelson:

Cheryl Thyken is a master of organization and communication. Her professional face (and voice) offers a warm welcome to the DWWF. We are just plain lucky to have her.

Micah Studer is ready, willing and able to take on any task. Get to know him and you will find a fine young man who really works to make this world a better place.

More from our President:

Jennifer Northam has been a gift to the DWWF. Her commitment to our downtown shows through in our many successful events...and every other aspect of our program as well.

Elio Agostini brings a wealth of experience and personal skills.  It would be hard to imagine a more effective executive director.

What's Up
Downtown:

Shelter For Freedom- This Saturday, showing the documentary Cargo: Innocence Lost at Cordiner Hall on Whitman Campus. This film is a look into huma trafficking in the United States. Come grow in your awareness of this horrible trade, and learn about other Shelter for Freedom events by visiting www.wallawalla.edu/shelterforfreedom

Studio Opal- 53 S. Spokane. The boutique will be taking the next two weeks to re-organize, re-focus and re-energize, so the store will be closed. They will reopen on February 1^st!

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.

Stephenson Cellars- 15 S Spokane, Saturday, Jan 16^th, 7-10pm, Pete Crawford will be performing on piano & guitar some of the great music of Gordon Lightfoot, Paul Simon, Jackson Brown, Jimmy Buffet, James Taylor and some of his own wonderful compositions.  Stop by, enjoy the art and sip some fantastic wine!  No Cover charge.

Live @ Sapolil Friday, Jan 15^th, 8-12pm. Bluestone Jazz and Groove Trio- Tri cities' newest Jazz group will be back, playing from the heart, with intensity and creativity. Special, No Cover Event.  Sapolil Cellars Wine by the glass (or bottle) or try 'Johnny's Famous Hot Spiced Wine'.

Downtown Events
Continued:

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

Willow, 2 E Rose Street, Willow 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.  The February-March, 2010 exhibition will host new works by Claire Johnston and Jim German of Waitsburg.  Artists' reception and opening night on February 11 from 5 to 8 p.m.!

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

The Pottery Painting Studio - Carnegie Building, 109 S. Palouse St. - City of Walla Walla Parks & Recreation offers a chance to show your creativity!  For more information: 527-4527 or recreation@ci.walla-walla.wa.us

Julia Child Cook-Off Contest- February 5^th, 5-7pm at Someone's In The Kitchen, 132 W Rose.   Try Julia's classic boeuf bourguignon recipe! More information will follow for ticket sales to attend that day! The grand prize will be the two-volume set of "Mastering the Art of French Cooking".  This event is sponsored in partnership with the Union Bulletin and the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation.  Call the DWWF office 529-8755 for more info!