‘Book of Liz’ at Merc
A Readers Theater production of “Book of Liz,” a comedic play by Amy and David Sedaris, will open on Jan. 6 at The Merc Playhouse in Twisp and continue through Jan. 15.
The play is directed by Phil Quevillon. According to The Merc’s website, the play’s central character is Sister Elizabeth Donderstock, “who is feeling unappreciated in her Squeamish community and decides to try her luck in the outside world. She abandons her fellow brethren to their own devices in making her famous cheese balls. They quickly discover that her cheese ball recipe cannot be recreated and panic that she has sabotaged their recipe.”
Performances are at 7 p.m. on Jan. 6, 7, 13 and 14; and at 2 p.m. on Jan. 15. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. Tickets are $10 at the door; there are no advance sales. For information, visit www.mercplayhouse.org/happening-now.html.
Live music in the valley
The information below was provided by Methow Music Monthly (MethowMusicMonthly@gmail.com) and other sources.
• Sundays, freestyle dance at Wellspring, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.; email dancedeirdre@gmail.com to be on contact list.
• Mondays, Twisp and Mazama ukulele groups at Winthrop library community space, 4 p.m. Email geraldebell@yahoo.com for information.
• Wednesdays, line dancing and more with Debbie Bair at Twisp River Tap House, 6 – 8:30 p.m. $10.
• Thursdays (except Dec. 8), Zumba with Brandi at Methow Valley Community Center gym, 5:30 – 6:20 p.m. By donation.
• Fridays, open mic jam with Gregg Hardy at Twisp River Tap House, 6 p.m. No cover.
At Sun Mountain
All Sun Mountain Lodge holiday music performances are free:
• Dec. 28, Tamarack String Quartet plays Dvorak, Mozart and tangos, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
• Dec. 29, Lynette Westendorf & Dave Nolet on piano, accordion, bass, guitar and voice, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
• Dec. 30, Hank Cramer & Michelle Cameron, guitar and cello Celtic ballads, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
• Dec. 31, music by Blue Wave at various locations in the lodge, dance party at 9 p.m.
Bill Evans tribute
A tribute to legendary jazz pianist and composer Bill Evans, featuring Lynette Westendorf, piano; Dave Nolet, bass; and Kirk Schumacher, drums, will be presented at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at the Methow Valley Community Center. Tickets at cascadiamusic.org.
OVOC concert rescheduled
The Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus holiday concert has been rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 7, at 3 p.m. in the Omak Performing Arts Center in Omak.
The orchestra and chorus will present classic and modern holiday favorites, culminating in a joint performance of the “Hallelujah” Chorus from Handel’s Messiah. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for those 18 and younger.
