Join host Dan Thesman as he sits down with two leading local directors for a fascinating dive into Umatilla County’s vibrant cultural scene. First, Shannon Gruehagen, Executive Director of the Umatilla County Historical Society Heritage Station Museum, shares how a partnership with Southern Oregon University is uncovering forgotten local history to create a groundbreaking upcoming exhibit on the region's Chinese diaspora. She also gives us the scoop on their 50-year time capsule, current traveling exhibits, and the community thrift shop powering their mission. Learn more at https://heritagestationmuseum.org
Then, Pendleton Center for the Arts Executive Director Roberta Lavadour calls in live from the Portland Airport to discuss their new exhibition, Iconic Women of Contemporary Art, borrowed from the prestigious Jordan D. Schnitzer collection. She also highlights the return of their signature Rock & Roll Camp and upcoming fall creative classes. Learn more at https://pendletonarts.org

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