Gladish Community & Cultural Center

Plans readied for community’s center for performing arts

The Gladish, with support from the Washington Idaho Symphony, is in the planning stages to upgrade the current auditorium to a fully functional, regional performing arts center to support, among others, the Washington Idaho Symphony, the Palouse Chorale Society, the Community Band of the Palouse, Pullman Civic Theatre and other area performing arts organizations.

The newly remodeled Performing Arts Center will truly be a magnificent concert hall and home for our performing arts organizations on the Palouse.

Preliminary concept drawing of The Gladish Theatre courtesy of Design West Architects

This will be a near total rehabilitation and upgrade of the facility and includes an overhaul of the Theater and a complete update of the Lobby.

Preliminary concept drawing of The Gladish Performing Arts Center Lobby (Second Floor) courtesy of Design West Architects (1.) Remodeled/upgraded interior surfaces;

(2.) A new, dedicated HVAC system;

(3.) A re-raked audience floor to improve sight lines, and with new seating;

(4.) New theater lighting;

(5.) New sound booth, new sound systems, and acoustical system;

(6.) New stage lighting and control system;

(7.) New enhanced audio/visual equipment to provide for multi-media presentations

and events;

Want to help? Donate to The Gladish and the Performing Arts Project today at

www.gladish community.org

Preliminary concept drawing of The Gladish Performing Arts Center Lobby (First Floor) courtesy of Design West Architects

Symphony’s goal: Forever home at The Gladish!

As the Domey Auditorium is remodeled, the Washington Idaho Symphony (WIS) will celebrate a homecoming of sorts for its Palouse concerts and special events.

For many years the WIS performed in the Richard Domey Auditorium located in the Gladish Community and Cultural Center (The Gladish). The WIS then started performing at other venues in the area, settling most recently at the newly renovated Pullman High School Theater with its newly designed acoustics system.

“When the high school is in full on campus classes and activities, the auditorium is busy with PHS events,” said Kristin Lincoln, executive director of WIS. “The Pullman School District has been overwhelming supportive and accommodating to the WIS, but it’s time to find a home of our own.”

She said The Gladish’s broad mission fits with the WIS goal of providing good and affordable performing arts to the community.

“WSI looks forward to helping The Gladish get to the next level!” Snow may come and go over the next months, but next spring the recent efforts in landscaping at The Gladish will be evident. Volunteers are welcome to suggest ideas for Spring 2021.

Gladish supporters rise to help with new windows, membership

There are projects underway all the time at The Gladish because of the support from the community to the community center.

Landscaping around the building and parking lot, completion of the year’s roof project, adding technology and security throughout the building, making areas ready for future meetings and conferences—all have kept staff busy even during the 2020 change in daily life.

“We are grateful for the gifts we have receives from community members and businesses,” said David Harder, president of the Friends of Gladish Board of Directors. “With these gifts, we can continue to develop the building into the finest facility for education, activities, business development and the creative and performing arts.

“Thank you to all your gifts and we look forward to using your continued support to provide a community center that makes everyone proud to use,” he said. Jan Larse Williams is the new FCE coordinator for Pullman 15 years, “I taught in the classroom, served as an instructional coach, and assistant to

Contributions to Friends of Gladish can be sent by check to the office, 115 NW State St., Room 212, or use the donation button at The Gladish’s newly redesigned website.

No gingerbread but support is needed!

Alternatives to Violence on the Palouse cannot hold its popular Gingerbread Auction this year, but it is critically important for supporters to contribute to give now.

“The fundraiser was critical for helping us achieve fundraising goals to support our work in meeting needs here on the Palouse,” said Executive Director Christine Wall. “We continue to secure federal, state, and local grants for Whitman and Latah counties. These monies, along with your donations, are spent wisely and with purpose.” she said.

The staff at ATVP have continued to work hard to help those affected by violence. Last year staff assisted over 828 individuals (an increase of 20 percent over the previous year) and provided 117 prevention programs with a special focus on youth. Additionally, ATVP has worked diligently to meet critical housing, safety and emergency needs that have arisen during the pandemic. Many services successfully shifted to secure on-line platforms, with no break in services for our 24 hour hotline and safe shelter.

“Our services are more critical than ever, and we invite you to again support ATVP’s mission,” Christine said. “Please consider donating to ATVP this holiday season. Together, we can continue to make a difference for those in need of our services.”

To donate go to http://atvp.org/donate.shtml where you can donate via PayPal, or,

News from our Tenants Virtual Dessert Auction Fundraiser set

The YMCA of the Palouse has planned a virtual fundraiser from Dec. 7-10. Go to www. palouseymca.org for details.

Enrollment spots available.

The YMCA of the Palouse has spots available for K - 5’s Fall Semester Academic Day Camp which continues until winter break: Dec. 21. Financial Assistance is Available. The Academic Day Camp will be closed during the winter break and starting Jan. 4, the YMCA will also be offering after school care for those grades going back to school for in-person instruction.

PCM picks Family and Community Engagement Coordinator

Community Montessori. She grew up in the Palouse, attended Pullman schools, and graduated from WSU. She and her husband raised two boys in the Seattle area and recently had the opportunity to move back to Pullman. “I am thankful to be back and I am very excited about my position Jan Larse Williams with PCM. As a mom, I know how important it is for kids to be in an academically rigorous environment, excited about learning, and given the opportunity to develop their leadership and life skills,” Jan said. She was an elementary educator for simply mail a check to: ATVP, PO Box 37, Pullman, WA 99163.

the principal,” she said. “I know that the Montessori research-proven curriculum develops students who are independent, confident, and leaders in schools. I am looking forward to meeting parents and helping PCM achieve the educational goals of Pullman families.”

Make your plans for 2021 now!

It’s time to reserve your events for 2021. We will understand the new normal and The Gladish will be ready to help. Call staff at (509) 332-8081for information and help with your reservations!

Gladish Community and Cultural Center Business Directory • GLADISH is great for Education… Celebrations… Performances… and Events. Contact us today.

ARTS

• Community Band of the Palouse, 509-334-6270 • North Star Music • Red Dog Art Room, Rhonda Skaggs, 509-339-3891 • Trisha Mallet Piano Studio 509-592-3610 • WA-ID Symphony, 208-874-4162

CHILD CARE AND RESOURCES

• The Learning Center, 334-1234 • Montessori School of Pullman 334-4114 • YMCA of the Palouse

FITNESS/WELLNESS

AA District 2 Aloft Yoga and Nia, aloft-yoga.com E. WA Surf Soccer Club Palouse, Brandon Schreiner Lifespan Counseling, 206-910-7138 Mantis Martial Arts LLC Palouse River Rollers Pullman Kokondo Academy 509-995-2894 Rolling Hills Derby Dames rollinghillsderbydames.com Wheat Whackers www.wheatwhackers.com

FOODS

A&Y Cuisine

ORGANIZATIONS

Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, 509-332-4357 Amalgamated Transit Union American Legion Post 52 Apostolic Faith, 509-338-5869 Friends of Hospice, 509-332-4414 Good Deeds Mortgage, 509-339-7110 Idiopathics Mumma Insurance, 425-455-1406 jeffm@mummainsurance.com • Plateau Archaeological Investigations 332-3830 • Whitman County Genealogical

Society Library, 332-2386 • Whitman County Historical Society

Archives, 334-3940 • Whitman County Humane Society • Whitman Window Cleaning, LLC • Work Source, 509-553-3496 mwood@esd.wa.gov

SCHOOLS

• AC Driving School, Room 306 • Pullman Community Montesorri (Public School) Please support your community center and become a Friend of Gladish. Send a $35 (Individual), $50(Family) or $100 (Business) donation to: 115 NW State St., Suite 212A, Pullman, WA 99163 Or give online here:

www.gladishcommunity.org

Email us: Gladish@pullman.com