Don't forget about tomorrow's "Julia Child Boeff Bourguignon Cookoff" at Someone's in the Kitchen, 132 W Rose.  The event starts at 5pm, with 20 contestants submitting their version of the dish which will be judged by 7 local chefs. Tickets are $15 each, and can be purchases at the door. Those attending will receive SITK's version of the dish, a pairing of wine from Sapolil Cellars, and entertainment from Topher Murphy assuming the role of the 'Culinary Queen" herself!

A portion of the proceeds benefit Providence St. Mary's Medical Patient Care. Hope we see you there!

Did you know that the Walla Walla Bread Company id now open 6 days a week? The hours have changed to Monday-Saturday 7-4pm, closed Sundays (but rumors are that they may be open for Spring release!). Stop by for a fresh sweet onion bagel, kalamata olive boule, or a cup of Illy coffee.

There's Plenty of Live Music Downtown

Walla Walla Wine Works- 31 East Main, 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, Feb 5th, 8-11pm, Papa Loves Mambo - enjoy Sapolil's original own Latin Infused Jazz group.  This is the first evening since May of 2009 since the trio has made an appearance.  Mike Freidman on keyboard, Glen Ayers on congo & bongo drums, and John Holmes on electric guitar. Special No Cover Event.   New!  Every Friday, Piano Bar Happy Hours,4-7pm,  enjoy Carolyn Mildenberger (formally Hamley's Steak House) tickling the ivories of Sapolil's grand piano.  Sapolil Cellars Wine by the glass (or bottle) or try 'Johnny's Famous Hot Spiced Wine'.

Olive Marketplace and Cafe opens tomorrow!

Check out the new colors, and new awning! The fresh light colors bring a great new look to classic Main Street.

Here, proprietor Tom Maccarone talks with someone as a volunteer washed the railing over head.

The new employees at Olive receive training at the new esspresso bar.

Tickets are on sale now-

Julia Child Cook-Off Contest- February 5^th, 5-7pm at Someone's In The Kitchen, 132 W Rose.  The chefs are practicing to compete! Be sure to save the date for the 'Julia's Classic Boeuf Bourguignon Cookoff Contest'- taste SITK's version, indulge in delightful wine pairings courtesy of Sapolil Cellars and "meet the grand lady"! Ticket are on sale at the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation office, Book and Game & Destination Walla Walla .  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!

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, Salumiere Cesario, Walla Walla's Gourmet Grocery, is doing something a little different for the month of February.  February, most celebrated as the month of Valentine's Day, will also be a month of giving for the downtown gourmet market.  Salumiere Cesario has announced that they will be donating 10% of gross sales of all PINK wine and cheese to Breast Cancer Research. Come visit for lunch & explore the great array of cheeses & wines!  Fantastic selection of lunch choices to eat in or take out!

Stephenson Cellars- 15 S Spokane, Sat, Feb 6^th, Mike Mendoza will be performing.  7-10pm, No Cover charge.

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

Willow- 2 East Rose Street, Thursday, Feb. 11^th , Artists' reception + Art Talks 5-8pm. will have a special event for the new exhibit "Saving daylight + Beauty is a Rare  Thing= Jim German + Claire Johnston" .  The exhibit will run Feb 11^th - March 29^th. 

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

Book and Game - 38 E Main, Boundless Bookworms:  Mondays @ 5pm, Dungeon & Dragons: Tuesdays @ 6pm, & Magic, the Gathering: Fridays @ 6pm  Starting January 18^th new hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm & Sunday 10am-6pm.

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