Uniting the Artistry of winemaking with the creativity of live-performance
Because some experiences are meant to be shared.
Four of Walla Walla’s premier wineries - Amavi Cellars, Kontos Cellars, Pepper Bridge Winery, and Woodward Canyon - have partnered with Gesa Powerhouse Theater and The Little Theatre of Walla Walla to launch the The Arts Club, a new initiative intended to bring wine lovers and theatergoers together in celebration of culture, craft, and community.
The Arts Club offers exclusive benefits to wine club members of the participating wineries, including access to specially selected wines featured at each theater performance. Members can enjoy these wines by the glass at a price that honors their wine club status, while experiencing the richness of live performance. The program highlights the shared values of artistry, storytelling, and hospitality that unite Walla Walla’s wine and performing arts communities.
When you raise a glass of local wine while watching a live performance, you’re not just enjoying two art forms-you’re supporting the growers, artists, actors, and storytellers who make Walla Walla vibrant.
How the program works
Wine Club Members of the participating wineries will need to pick up their "Arts Club Card” at the winery.
You will need to present your “Arts Club Card” everytime you purchase a glass of the featured wine at the theaters. This is important because the Theaters will not be able to look you up.
Arts Club wine will be available at $8.00 per glass at scheduled Gesa Powerhouse Theater and The Little Theatre of Walla Walla events, but not private, rented, or closed events. Bottle sales are not available.
FAQs
If I am member of (participating winery) but (a different winery) is being featured at an event, am I able to purchase a glass of the featured wine?
Yes! This program is a partnership of the four wineries and two theaters, intended to celebrate the arts and our local community. In that spirit, the wineries are welcoming you to enjoy unique wine not typically available at these venues as a thank you!
What if I am a wine club member of a winery, but not a member of one of the four wineries you named?
Unfortunately, you need to be a member of one of the participating wineries. However, you will be able to sign up for the Wine Club at the event. You will need to show confirmation of your membership before you are provided your Arts Club Card. Links to the participating Wine Clubs are linked to their logo above on this page!
How or where do I get my “Arts Club Card”?
The winery you are a wine club member of will provide you with your card. Just make sure you bring it with you to the participating theaters, otherwise you will not be able to enjoy the featured wine! The bartenders at the theaters will not have access to look you up in a system or list.
Why did you create “The Arts Club”? Why those wineries and those venues?
The Arts Club was born from the belief that great things happen when we come together. Walla Walla is a place where wine, art, and community are deeply connected - and this partnership celebrates these core principles. This is the first year of this collaboration. We are open to changing (nothing is perfect on your first attempt), expanding (wineries and venues where it makes sense), or cellaring (letting this concept age a bit longer) this program based on your feedback over the course of the theater season.
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Amavi represents love (amor), life (viva), and wine (vinum). All wines are 100% Estate, 100% Sustainable, and 100% Walla Walla. Winemaker Jean-François Pellet uses estate vineyards to highlight the region’s diverse soils and microclimates, offering an exemplary expression of the AVA’s distinct character and range. Amavi Cellars was founded in 2001 by wine pioneer Norm McKibben as a way to showcase his award-winning Walla Walla estate fruit. Whether enjoyed at home, shared with friends, or discovered in the heart of wine country, Amavi Cellars stands as a true expression of Walla Walla’s spirit.
https://www.amavicellars.com/wine-clubs
Amavi will be featured during the following events:
At LTWW
Shrek The Musical: Oct 24 - 26
Special Events
The Odd Couple: For the whole run.
At Gesa Powerhouse theater
Events October thru December
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Kontos Cellars was founded by Chris and Cameron Kontos in 2006. Second generation winemakers with six generations of history in the Walla Walla Valley, the Kontos Brothers set out with the goal of creating high quality, small lot wines sourced exclusively from vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley. As we approach 20 years in business, Kontos Cellars looks forward to continuing our unwavering support of local cultural and agricultural endeavors.
https://www.kontoscellars.com/wine-club/
Kontos will be featured during the following events:
At LTWW
Shrek The Musical: Nov 1 & 2
A Hotel on Marvin Gardens: For the whole run.
At Gesa Powerhouse theater
January thru March Events
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Pepper Bridge Winery lives at the intersection of the new world and the old. We are growers and makers—and our years in the field caring for the fruit are matched only by our commitment to consistent, quality winemaking. Focused on creating Bordeaux-style wines from our mature estate vineyards, and made with 100% French oak, our winery produces collectibles that showcase complexity, structure and balance.
https://www.pepperbridge.com/wine-clubs
Pepper Bridge will be featured during the following events:
At LTWW
Shrek The Musical: Nov 7 - 9
Special Events
The Odd Couple: For the whole run.
At Gesa Powerhouse theater
April & May Events
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Established in 1981 by Rick Small and his wife, Darcey Fugman-Small, Woodward Canyon Winery is a family-owned operation with deep roots in the Walla Walla Valley. As one of the region’s oldest wineries, it has been a leader in sustainable practices and environmental stewardship since its founding, with the belief that great wine begins in the vineyard. The winery has consistently produced premium, age-worthy wines, and now in its second generation of leadership with children Jordan and Sager at the helm, Woodward Canyon continues its legacy with an unwavering focus on quality and a commitment to preserving the land they call home.
https://www.woodwardcanyon.com/Wine-Club
Woodward Canyon will be featured during the following events:
At LTWW
Shrek The Musical: Nov 14 - 16
Leading Ladies: For the whole run.
At Gesa Powerhouse theater
June & July Events
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Gesa Power House Theatre is dedicated to welcoming everyone to engage in the arts, fostering a space where positive social and artistic initiatives can thrive. We believe everyone’s participation enriches our community in transformative ways, creating meaningful connections among our performers and audiences. Our commitment to openness and respect guides our programs, services, and leadership as we work to nurture a vibrant and engaged community.
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Established in 1944, The Little Theatre of Walla Walla a volunteer-driven community theatre, producing 4 main stage shows each season and three children's theatre outreach productions each summer. The Little Theatre of Walla Walla raises their curtain to volunteers and audiences as a welcoming space where creative arts take center stage.
Photo credit to JayMulk Media for beautiful photos of The Arts Club Partnership. While focused towards recordings, podcasts, interviews, and storytelling, they were gracious enough to donate their time to this project.
