George Community Hall
George, Washington's Community Center
The purpose of the George Community Hall
in George, WA:
- To provide a place where community events and social gatherings can comfortably occur
- To promote the arts and culture in George, WA
- To carry on the traditions begun by our city founders, Charles and Edith Brown
The George Community Hall is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and it exists for the benefit and enjoyment of George, WA, residents as well as the Quincy Valley at large. It is overseen by a Board of Directors, who also function as volunteer event directors on behalf of the City of George for the grand July 4 Celebration, the monthly CoffeeHouse concert series, and the Annual Bluegrass Festival every September.
Events at the Community Hall
Just keep scrolling to see all the good stuff!
Just What Is A CoffeeHouse?
The term "CoffeeHouse" isn't something Starbucks invented!
The idea of a live concert venue called a "CoffeeHouse" refers back to the 1950's Beatnick Era, when small urban cafes became youth culture music and poetry venues for the likes of Bob Dylan, Peter Paul & Mary, Joan Baez, the Everly Brothers and Pete Seeger.
The George, Washington version of the CoffeeHouse, which began in 2004, has become a popular monthly concert series that typically runs from October through April. As the old song goes, "people come from miles around..." - that is, our audience comes from Yakima, Ellensburg, Wenatchee, Moses Lake, Quincy, Ephrata, Royal City and occasionally even from Seattle and Spokane!
Hosted by (and at) the George Community Hall, the George CoffeeHouse features great live acoustic music by bands from all around the Pacific Northwest. Live Bluegrass, Country, Western Swing, Folk, Cowboy, Vintage Rock & Roll, R&B, Americana and Roots music all find a home here. Enjoyed by young and old alike in an inviting, family-friendly atmosphere, the CoffeeHouse in George makes an awesome cheap date, girls night out, or an inexpensive family fun night! Wear your dancing shoes, and we'll make sure you have room to bust a move!
The CoffeeHouse concerts happen monthly from October through April. Admission is just $5 per person. Kids age 12 and under get in for free but must be accompanied by an adult. Fresh-baked refreshments (coffee too, because...well, we're a CoffeeHouse) are served at half-time by the George, WA Georgettes. Bands are paid with a hat-pass. Suggested donation for this is $10 to $12 per person. Concert start-time is 7 pm (unless otherwise noted). Doors open at 6:30 pm for best seating.
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Announcing 2024-25 CoffeeHouse Dates:
Interested bands please contact Debby Kooy
October 19: Custer's Grass Band
November 16: TBA
December 7: TBA
December 14: TBA
February 15: TBA
March 15: TBA
April 19: TBA
Annual Bluegrass Festival
Home-Grown Music!
Music Jams
Our FIRST FRIDAY JAM, happening (oddly enough) on the First Friday of every month, has become the gathering place for musicians and vocalists to play in community, and for audiences to practice music appreciation!
It's home-grown music at its funnest!
Our THIRD FRIDAY BEGINNERS' JAM, is for less-experienced musicians who want to learn to play nicely with others!
Bring your instrument, a music stand if you have one, lyrics with chords of whatever songs you want the group to learn,
and a smile!
We begin at 7 pm, every Third Friday. More experienced musicians are invited as well; be prepared to help someone learn something new with their instrument or voice. An audience is always welcome at this jam, too!
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Be sure to check out our July 4 page!
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Other Events at the Hall
There's a lot going on around here. Future special event happenings will
be spotlighted in this space!
Watch for:
Community Meetings
Volunteer Opportunities
George Washington's Birthday/Worldwide HAM Radio broadcast event
Annual Children's Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by The Georgettes
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We are confident the George Community Hall can continue serving the folks of George, as well as the greater surrounding area with enjoyable family-friendly events and public and private celebrations for years to come.
Our friends and donors have made the difference! We are proud to remind everyone that COMMUNITY happens to be our middle name! THANK YOU for participating with us, to keep our fun traditions and great music events alive in George, WA!
May we count on you to continue to support our efforts?
Your contributions are TAX-DEDUCTIBLE because the George Community Hall is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. You can donate through PayPal on this page, or if you prefer, mail a check to George Community Hall, P.O. Box 5064, George, WA 98824. You will receive a year-end receipt, with our thanks.
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Where to find us
Street Address:
403 W Montmorency Blvd.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 5064
George, Washington, 98824
