Jack exhibit opens
Methow Arts in Twisp will host a free opening day reception on Thursday (April 28), from 5:45 – 7 p.m., for the exhibition “Heart Songs for the timx (Heart Songs of all Living Things)” by syilx artist Michelle Jack, a member of the syilx/Northern Okanagan/Penticton Indian Band.
Jack will give a brief presentation about her work, background and inspiration. She describes herself as an abstract image maker/scholar and draws on this wide range of art forms to tell the essential stories of her people and the land.
Appetizers and refreshments will be served. RSVP at info@methowartsalliance.org. For information, visit www.methowarts.org or call (509) 997‑4004. The exhibition continues through May 15.
Makers Market this week
The Methow Makers Market, a monthly “pop-up” market featuring local artisans selling their works in downtown Winthrop’s Confluence Park, debuts this year on Saturday (April 30), from 2 – 7 p.m. Other dates are May 21, June 18, July 23, Aug. 13 and Sept. 10, from 2 – 7 p.m. each day. The market is organized by Phoebe Rudd, a local jewelry artist and salon owner.
Live music
Methow Music Monthly, compiled by local musician George Schneider, is a free listing of live music events in the valley. Email Schneider at MethowMusicMonthly@gmail.com to be included in the listings or to receive the monthly listings via email.
Several performers will appear at the Sun Mountain Lodge dining room. There is no cover charge but dinner reservations are required. Call 996‑4707:
- Dave Nolet plays and sings bossa nova music Wednesday evenings from 5:30 – 7 p.m., through April 30.
- Lynette Westendorf plays solo jazz piano Thursday evenings from 6 – 8 p.m., through April 28.
- Terry Hunt plays solo classical guitar Friday evenings from 6 – 8 p.m., through April 29.
Other events:
- April 29, 7 p.m. at the Twisp River Tap House, Norman Baker performs, no cover. (509) 881‑5751.
- April 30, 7 p.m. at the Twisp River Tap House, “Surprise Local Band.”(509) 881‑5751.
LBHS presents ‘Twelfth Night’
The Liberty Bell Drama Company, in partnership with Methow Arts and The Merc Playhouse, presents its production of “Twelfth Night,” described as “a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy about mistaken identity and self-discovery.” Performances will be on May 18 – 21 at 7 p.m. and May 22 at 3 p.m. at The Merc in Twisp.
Tickets are $15 and available only at the door. Methow Valley School District students and families of cast and crew get in for free. There will be no reserved tickets available. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show times.
The production will feature an original jazz-funk-pop score. Students in the drama company are also designing and creating costumes, envisioning and building the set, painting backdrops, and designing all of the promotional materials. Many valley musicians and singers are working closely with the students on the musical numbers.
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.
Open mic at Confluence
Cascadia Music and The Confluence are partnering to offer open mic sessions on the third Thursday of each month 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. The next open mic will be May 19.
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. – 4 p.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.
