‘Shadow and Light’ exhibit opens
Confluence Gallery’s new exhibit, “Shadow and Light,” opens Saturday (Jan.16) with a reception from 4 – 8 p.m. Two dozen local artists will display their work in the exhibit, which continues through Feb. 27. For more information, call 997‑2787.
Sing with Lauralee
The Methow Valley Unitarian Fellowship will offer a free opportunity for kids to learn about folk singing from one of the best — the Methow’s own Lauralee Northcott, co-founder of the nationally acclaimed Horse Crazy Cowgirl Band — on Sunday (Jan. 17) from 10 a.m. – noon at the Methow Valley Community Center in Twisp.
Movie night at Confluence
Wasteland, a documentary film highlighting the work of artist Vik Muniz with the catadores, pickers of recyclable materials at Jardim Gramacho, the world’s largest landfill on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, is Confluence Gallery’s movie night presentation on Tuesday (Jan. 19) beginning at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $5; wine and beer will be available for purchase. For more information, call 997‑2787.
One-act plays at The Merc
The Merc Playhouse in Twisp will present a Readers’ Theater production of two one-act plays on Jan. 22 and 23: Rain, by Garry Williams, directed by Christine Kendall; and The Red Coat, by John Patrick Shanley, directed by Ki Gottberg. Admission is by donation. The performances begin at 7 p.m. Featured local performers include Tim Odell, Emily Doran, Leo Shaw, Cece Odell, Larkin Lucy and Jane Hill. For more information, call 997‑7529.
Cascadia concert coming up
Local musicians will gather to share music from Mozart and Schumann to jazz and folk at the Cascadia Small Ensembles Concert on Jan. 31 at 3 p.m. at The Merc Playhouse in Twisp. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for youth, and free for those 12 and under. For more information, call 997‑0222.
