Poetry Slam
On Saturday (Nov. 19), Methow poets will gather for an open Poetry Slam in the Winthrop library meeting room. The free event starts at 6:30 p.m. Signup is limited to 15 entrants and begins at 6 p.m. Entrants must be prepared with three original poems to perform, each less than three minutes long. Elimination rounds will produce three finalists, each of whom will receive a gift certificate from Trail’s End Bookstore. For information, email fowl98862@gmail.com.
‘Wizard of Oz’ auditions
Auditions for the Methow Valley Theater production of “The Wizard of Oz, with shows scheduled for late April and early May of next year, are next week at the Methow Valley Community Center in Twisp:
• Sunday, Nov. 20, at 3 p.m. for kids 12 and under; 4:30 p.m. for 13 and older.
• Monday, Nov. 21, at 6 p.m. for kids 12 and under; 7 p.m. for ages 13 and older.
If you are interested in helping with production in any capacity, all (509) 429‑0454.
Rehearsals begin in January. The show will be staged in the Methow Valley Community Center on April 28, 29, 30 and May 4, 5, 6, 7. The stage directors are Nadine Van Hees and Maggie Wicken; musical director is Lynette Westendorf. Visit www.methowvalleytheater.org for more information.
Lighting workshop
Commercial filmmaker/editor Doug Irvine will conduct a lighting workshop for video and photography on Thursday (Nov. 17) at TwispWorks, starting at 6 p.m. Cost is $10 at the door. Register at www.brotherdoug.com/lighting.
