Good morning, Walla Walla.

SMAK Wines, Washington state’s first Asian woman-owned winery, will leave the Port-owned incubator in mid-December and close its tasting room after seven years—then continue with private tasting events and a moving sale offering rosé for $15 per bottle while planning for a future tasting room near the regional airport.

L’Ecole No.41 has named David Rosenthal as its new director of winemaking—he brings over 20 years of wine industry expertise—while Mama Monacelli’s has become employee-owned.

The Chamber of Commerce extended its Community Excellence Awards nomination period until 11:59 p.m. today and discounted Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days wristbands will be sold starting Dec 1.

The Wisdom of Happiness Film Screening

5:00 – 6:30 PM — Gesa Power House Theatre — $10 – $15 — Experience a cinematic journey through the Dalai Lama's wisdom on achieving happiness and inner peace.

'Tis the Season Holiday Concert

'Tis the Season — 5:00-6:30 p.m. — Gesa Power House Theatre — $40 — Enjoy a festive evening with jazz, rock, and soul renditions of holiday classics performed by local musicians.

Pioneer Santa & Holiday Fun

12-4 p.m. — Fort Walla Walla Museum — Free entry — Enjoy holiday stories with Pioneer Santa and creative crafts for kids along with complimentary gift wrapping in the Museum Store.

The Nutcracker Ballet

2-4 p.m. — Gesa Power House Theatre — $20 – $50 — Experience a magical journey with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince in this holiday classic.

The Nutcracker Ballet

2-4 p.m. — Gesa Power House Theatre — $20 – $50 — Experience a magical holiday classic with enchanting performances by the Washington State Youth Ballet.