Colfax Arts Council Paints the Town
Through an ambitious volunteer-led project, the Colfax Arts Council is giving the eastern Washington town of Colfax a public-art makeover. At a community celebration on October 3, 2019, the town toasted four new public murals and an outdoor installation along the Concrete River featuring fish colorfully painted by school children and community residents. Debby Stinson, the president of the Colfax Arts Council, described the project’s vision as public art that could attract visitors and also make the community feel good. “When you’re revitalizing a town and want people to know about it, if you create a wonderful backdrop for photos [...]
Colfax Fish Fence
The "fish fence" project beautifies the chain link barrier fence along the South Fork of the Palouse River that runs through Colfax, Washington. 3,700 fish were created by students and citizens throughout Whitman County. WSU Students put the fish on the fence along the river downtown. Where Along the river behind the US Bank branch (101 N. Main St.) and the Whitman County Library (102 S. Main St.) Colfax, WA 99111
Colfax Haunted Hospital Tours
St. Ignatius Hospital located in Colfax, Washington, was built in 1893 by the Sisters of Charity. The building was used as a hospital until 1968, when it became an institution for developmentally disabled adults until it closed in 2003. Preservation efforts are underway to save the building. The Whitman County Historical Society offers historic tours, ghost tours (complete with gear for investigations), scary movie nights and fun interactive clue games. Funds from ticket sales help save the building, which is on the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation’s “Most Endangered Watch List.” Where & When 1009 S Mill St, Colfax, WA [...]
Color & Gold
Jewel-like gilded designs inspired by nature, mathematics, global cultures, & wisdoms. Gilded wall art illuminations, one-of-a-kind jewelry, murals and gilding services. This online store was founded in 2017 by the artist, BKS, who uses ancient techniques of precious metal gilding, hand-made pigments, modern materials and hand-held drafting tools to create ornamental works, illuminations, murals and jewelry. BKS often uses locally sourced organic material and crushed semiprecious stones and is influenced from living in Japan, Israel, China, and the woods of the Pacific Northwest and global curiosity. BKS holds a BA in industrial design from the Art Institute of Portland. BKS [...]
Colter’s Creek Winery
High-quality crafted wines showcasing fruit from the Lewis-Clark Valley. Visit our Moscow tasting room and event space, which is housed in a historic downtown building for an ambiance that pairs well with their wine, and commitment to making the community an even better place to live. The Hattabaugh Hotel is located above the tasting room. With four rooms designed for luxurious comfort and stocked with locally sourced, eco-friendly items, your vacation starts the moment you walk through the doors. This beautiful hotel and tasting room is housed inside the historic Hattabaugh Building, built in 1890. When & where Vineyards: 20154 [...]
COMMON TONE MUSIC FEST TODAY JUNE 18th!
All-day music festival happening today June 18th, 2:00 pm-9:00 pm @ PCEI (1040 Rodeo Drive Moscow ID). Click the link for more details.