Poets read at Confluence
Celebrate National Poetry Month with the Confluence Poets at a free event on Friday, April 15, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at The Confluence in Twisp. Read a poem you’ve written, one by a favorite poet, or just sit back and listen. Featured poets will be Subhaga Crystal Bacon, Easton Branam, Christine Kendall and Greg Wright. Music by Ken Bevis and Theresa Hayden. The event is limited to 50 people. Proof of vaccination and masks required. Visit https://confluencepoets.bpt.me to register.
Open mic on Thursdays
Cascadia Music and The Confluence are partnering to offer open mic sessions on Thursdays from 5 – 7 p.m. at the gallery on Glover Street in Twisp. Admission is free; donations will be appreciated. For information, email cascadiamv@gmail.org.
Spring Art Walk
The call is out for artists, makers, performers, food producers and other creative types to participate in the Twisp Spring Art Walk, scheduled for Saturday, May 14, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. in downtown and surrounding areas.
If interested in participating, and for full event details including how to apply for a free vendor booth, email twispwashington@gmail.com or visit http://twispwa.com/spring-art-walk.
There will also be an after-party from 4 – 7 p.m. Food trucks will be available and downtown restaurants will be open during the event.
Merc’s summer music camp
The Merc Playhouse in Twisp is offering its summer music camp, directed by Megan Hicks and including performances of “Disney’s Winnie the Pooh,” on July 11 – 16 from 9 a.m. – 4p.m. daily.
Kids in third through eighth grades are invited to participate. The camp focuses on all the skills necessary to participate in a musical production: singing, dancing, acting, auditioning, character development and theater discipline. No prior experience necessary.
Tuition is $250. Scholarships are available. Email info@mercplayhouse.org or call 997‑7529 with questions or scholarship inquiries.
“Winnie the Pooh” will be performed at 4 p.m. on July 15 and at 2 p.m. on July 16.
For more information, visit www.mercplayhouse.org/theatrically-speaking/announcing-summer-musical-theater-camp-at-the-merc.
