16 Pullman Community Update
GLADISH COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER
OCTOBER 2020
WIS, Gladish join forces to improve Domey Auditorium By Kristin Lincoln
WIS History
In 2019, the Washington Idaho Symphony moved it office back to the Gladish Community and Cultural Center and committed to assist in a campaign to upgrade the Richard L. Domey Auditorium to meet its needs so they can once again perform in a space they can call their home.
In 1969 a small group of dedicated musicians from Pullman decided to organize the Palouse Community Orchestra. Today that The WIS had stopped performing at Gladish's community orchestra is the Domey Auditorium over concerns that the aging 60-member Washington theater space was not acoustically adequate for the Idaho Symphony (WIS). orchestra. The WIS is committed to supporting The organization has had Kristin Lincoln, the Gladish to create a performing arts center that six permanent conductors/ WIS Executive Director can highlight the quality of the WIS musicianship music directors including Dr. Music Director Dr. Dahn Pham and provide a high quality, affordable space for our region’s performing arts Martin-Beatus Meier (1971organizations to perform. 1976), Dr. H. James Schoepflin (1976-1987), Dr. L. Keating Johnson (1988-2004), Dr. Nicholas L. Wallin (2005-2009), Dr. Jeremy Briggs During these unprecedented times the WIS has had to put a pause on Roberts (2009-2018), and Dr. Dahn Pham (2018-present). performing live concerts to protect its patrons and musicians from the spread of the COVID-19 virus. But this has not stopped the WIS from The WIS had combined the roles of Executive Director of the doing what it can to not only ensure they have enough financial support to organization and Music Director. However, in 2018 the organization looked weather this storm, but to also continue to fulfil its musical mission as best to again separate these roles to give more focus to the business side of the as it can. The WIS is seeking donations from the community to meet its WIS while not distracting the development of its musical prowess. Kristin monthly donation goal of $4,500. They have also launched an online silent Lincoln was hired to fulfill the Executive Director role. Along with the auction fundraiser and expanded its Online Symphony Store to include hiring of Lincoln in 2018, the WIS also brought in Dr. Pham to lead the WIS merchandise. orchestra and serve as the WIS Music Director. In addition to leading the WIS Orchestra, he is also Conductor of the WSU Symphony Orchestra, On the music side, Dr. Dahn Pham and the orchestra are working and Director of Bands at Washington State University. In addition to hard to create virtual musical performances to entertain and engage the directing the WSU Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Wind Ensemble, community until they can once again take the stage. Dr. Pham conducts the WSU Opera and Musical Theatre, and teaches While the WIS is currently having to think outside the box in terms of Instrumental Conducting and Symphonic Literature courses. He is a Conncontinuing to create orchestra performances, the orchestra and staff are Selmer Educational Clinician. With this new experienced leadership at the ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary in the 2021-22 season. The WIS helm, the WIS is positioned to successfully fulfill its mission and continue may be virtual at the moment, but with the continued support of the Quad to grow as an organization. Cities communities, the music will go on. Visit www.wa-idsymphony.org to support our regions only professional orchestra and help them create another 50 years of music excellence!
Tenant Highlight: Programs remain at Gladish The YMCA typical program offering pre-COVID was an after school program at each of the four Pullman Elementary Schools for youth in grades K - 5.
who make it possible to do what we do,” the director said. Parents interested in signing up their children, should email the YMCA at info@palouseymca.org or call (509) 332-3524 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Due to the continuous COVID threat, staff can't allow tours of the facility and program, but members are more than happy to answer questions remotely or schedule an appointment at the Y office at 105 NE Spring St. in Pullman.
“Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic we have not been able to operate any program including our summer camp at any school location,” Josh Paparazzo, director of programs for the YMCA of the Palouse. “We are so grateful for Gladish Community Center in giving us space so we could continue serving the community especially during this fall semester. “With the area schools going to full time online learning until such time it is safe to return in mass to in- and the Pullman School District can provide lunch to the person instruction, we have had the opportunity, thanks youngsters at no charge. The Academic Camp itself costs to Gladish, to offer an Academic Day Camp for youth $200 per participant per week or $47 per daily drop in. grades K - 5 of working parents,” he said. “It is important to note that we do offer financial The focus is to help enrolled youth with the online assistance to those who qualify,” Paparazzo said. “Our learning requirements and school assignments in Y philosophy is that we will never turn down services to a structured environment to also include STEM/Art youth or families due to financial hardship. activities, physical activity and more. “We are very grateful to our donors and supporters The Y serves snacks in the morning and afternoon
The YMCA of the Palouse has been in the area since established on Nov. 24, 1894, as a collegiate group serving the Y of WSU. The organization now serves members across the Palouse area to include Whitman and Latah counties. The YMCA of the Palouse did operate out of the Gladish Community and Culture Center between its days at WSU and more recently operating out of the area elementary schools. “It is great to be back at Gladish during these times,” the director said. “We are eager to find ways to serve the community and have a place to serve from.”
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 • • • • • • • • •
• Plateau Archaeological Investigations 332-3830 • Whitman County Genealogical ORGANIZATIONS Society Library, 332-2386 Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, • Whitman County Historical Society 509-332-4357 Archives, 334-3940 Amalgamated Transit Union • Whitman County Humane Society American Legion Post 52 • Whitman Window Cleaning, LLC Apostolic Faith, 509-338-5869 • Work Source, 509-553-3496 Friends of Hospice, 509-332-4414 mwood@esd.wa.gov Good Deeds Mortgage, 509-339-7110 SCHOOLS Idiopathics • AC Driving School, Room 306 Mumma Insurance, 425-455-1406 • Pullman Community Montesorri jeffm@mummainsurance.com (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
