Poetry reading at Confluence
The Confluence: Art in Twisp hosts an evening of poetry with Confluence Poets on Saturday (April 1) from 7-9 p.m. The free event will include readings of poetry featured in the gallery’s current exhibit, “Inspired,” plus discussions with the poets and other artists about the creative process. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided. For information, email creative@confluencegallery.org.
R&B Festival tickets
Tickets are now on sale for the annual Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival, scheduled for July 21-23 at the Blues Ranch west of Winthrop.
This year’s lineup is scheduled to include Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, North Mississippi Allstars, Ruthie Foster, Marc Broussard, Judith Hill, Eddie 9V, Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, Jackie Venson, Veronica Lewis, Too Slim & the Taildraggers, Yates McKendree, Stephanie Anne Johnson, Tevis Hodge Jr. and the Methow Juke Joint Allstars, a collaboration to musicians.
There will also be local food and craft booths, and on-site camping.
New this year: the Friday night kick-off show will be on the Main Stage with Too Slim & the Taildraggers and Jackie Venson, concluding with an All-Star show in the Big Top Beer Garden featuring Eddie 9V and the Methow Juke Joint Allstars.
Visit https://winthropbluesfestival.com for complete information.
Live music in the valley
The information below was provided by Methow Music Monthly (MethowMusicMonthly@gmail.com) and other sources.
• First Sundays, The Methow Acoustic Musicians Association — an informal gathering of local folk who like to share music and sing together — meets at The Cove 2, Twisp, 3-5 p.m.
• Mondays, Twisp and Mazama ukulele groups at Winthrop library community space, 4-6 p.m., newcomers welcome. Email geraldebell@yahoo.com for information.
• Wednesdays, line dancing and more with Debbie Bair at Twisp River Tap House, 6-8 p.m. $10.
• Wednesdays, Zumba 101 with Tani at Winthrop Physical Therapy and Fitness, 11 a.m. Free to gym members; drop-in rates available. For information, email tanierickson@comcast.net.
• Thursdays, Zumba with Brandi at Methow Valley Community Center gym, 5:30-6:20 p.m. By donation. In March, all donations will go to the campaign to purchase the Sunny M Ranch.
• Fridays, open mic jam with Gregg Hardy at Twisp River Tap House, 6:30 p.m.-close. No cover.
• Fridays, Soleil Kelley, Loren Boley and Isaac Shaw including stints with Luc and the Lovingtons and Wut tha Funk, at Meza restaurant, Winthrop, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
• April 1, Karen et Gil at Twisp River Tap House, 7 p.m. No cover.
