Ross painting classes
TwispWorks will offer several classes on the Bob Ross wet-on-wet painting technique this summer, with Ross-certified instructors Jolene Culler and Cheryl Brundage. The classes, which cost $75 each including supplies, are from noon – 3 p.m. on July 23, Aug. 13 and Aug. 27. Visit twispworks.org for more information.
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. The information below was provided by Schneider and other sources. With COVID cases on the rise, it might be prudent to check with the venues to make sure if the scheduled musicians will be performing.
- Thursdays, open mic jam at Twisp River Tap House, 6 p.m. – close. No cover. www.twisprivertaphouse.com.
- Thursdays, swing dance lessons at Wisdom Tree Healing Arts, 109 N. Glover St., Twisp, 6:30 – 9 p.m. By donation.
- Sundays, guitar virtuoso Terry Hunt at Twisp River Tap House, 5:30 p.m. No cover. www.twisprivertaphouse.com.
- July 21, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Margo May with special guests at OSB Twisp Taproom, 6 – 9 p.m. No cover. (509) 996‑3183.
- July 21, 10th anniversary celebration at Twisp River Suites, with music by Armbrust, Emele Clothier and Cooley doing original compositions and familiar covers. 5:30 p.m. Dinner and champagne toast for $45; call (509) 997‑0100 for reservations.
- July 22, the multi-instrumental Kalyna Rakel Duo playing old-time blues and country rock at Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop, 6 – 9 p.m. No cover. (509) 996‑3183.
- July 22, What 4? performs blues, rock and folk with a French twist at Twisp River Tap House, 7 p.m. No cover. www.twisprivertaphouse.com.
- July 22, musicians to be announced at TwispWorks Pavilion for Fourth Friday event including food, games for kids, art demonstrations and more, 6 p.m. Activities start at 4 p.m. No cover.
- July 22, Mike Bills at Sweetwater Bakery, Pateros, 6 – 9 p.m. No cover.
- July 23, Contraband Countryband performs honky-tonk and psychedelic country-rock at Twisp River Tap House, 8 p.m. No cover. www.twisprivertaphouse.com.
- July 23, singer/songwriter Ken Bevis performs at the Methow Valley Farmers Market, Twisp, 9 a.m. – noon. Free.
- July 23, Los Angeles-based performer Margo May offers acoustic folk, with special guests, at Mazama Public House, 6 – 9 p.m. No cover.
- July 23, Emele and the Boys at the Methow Valley Ciderhouse, Winthrop, 6 – 9 p.m., playing an Americana mix of blues, folk and rock dance tunes. Free.
- July 23, Randy Battle Bluz at Sweetwater Bakery, Pateros, 6 – 9 p.m. No cover.
- July 29, Seattle-based Alex Dunn Band plays regional folk and Americana at Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop, 6 – 9 p.m. No cover. (509) 996‑3183.
- July 29, Methow’s own Corduroy Cowboys performing old school country and Americana at Twisp River Tap House, 7 p.m. No cover. www.twisprivertaphouse.com.
- July 29, recording artist Brittany Jean plays folk and Americana, originals and cover songs at Methow Valley Ciderhouse, Winthrop, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. No cover.
- July 29, Danny’s Flask at Sweetwater Bakery, Pateros, 6 – 9 p.m. No cover.
- July 30, acoustic troubadour Nic Allen offers blues, rock and country renditions at Mazama Public House. No cover. (509) 996‑3183.
