Missoula Children’s Theatre
The Missoula Children’s Theatre returns to the Methow Valley this month for performances featuring local school kids.
This year’s presentation, sponsored by Methow Arts, will be “Hercules,” a musical adaptation based on the mythical Greek hero.
Auditions to take part in the production are scheduled for Monday, Nov. 6, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Methow Elementary School Cub gym. Rehearsals will start that day and continue through Friday, Nov. 10. Performances will be on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the elementary school.
Tickets are $8 for adults, $3 for students ages 6-17, and free for those 5 and younger. A limited number of free tickets are available to clients of The Cove and Room One, at their offices.
The cast will include more than 50 local students. Auditions are open to all students in grades 1-12. No preparation is needed. Not all students will be cast in parts. There is a $25 residency fee for those cast in the production. Scholarships are available, contact Methow Arts for information.
Actors must commit to all rehearsals and performances otherwise they should not audition. Not all actors will need to rehearse every day; rehearsal schedule depends on roles.
For information, email info@methowartsalliance.org or call (509) 997-4004.
Spinners & Weavers sale
The Methow Valley Spinners & Weavers guild will host its annual Show and Sale, sharing their love of fiber arts, on Friday, Nov. 17, from 2-6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The free shows will be at 137 Old Twisp Highway, off Highway 20 between Twisp and Winthrop.
There will be one-of-kind handwoven towels, blankets, rugs, scarves, handspun yarns, hand-dyed techniques, and more. Cash or checks only. Visit www.methowweavers.com for information.
Swing dancing
Methow At Home sponsors swing dance lessons focused on the Triple Step and Lindy Hop, with Jeff and Tracy Pownie, on Nov. 3 and Nov. 10 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Twisp Valley Grange. Cost is $20 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Visit methowathome.org to register.
RezLoyal Family concert
Award-winning Native American hip-hop legends RezLoyal Family will give a free performance at the Omak Performing Arts Center that will be live-streamed on Facebook. NCW Libraries is partnering with Wenatchee Valley College to present the program at 6 p.m. on Nov. 16 as part of celebrating Native American Heritage Month. RezLoyal is a past winner of the West Coast American Indian Music Awards for the People’s Choice Champion Award. Register to see the concert at www.ncwlibraries.org on the events calendar.
Live music in the valley
The information below was provided by Methow Music Monthly and other sources. For more information, visit www.methowmusicmonthly.com.
• Sundays, classical guitarist Terry Hunt at Twisp River Tap House, 5:30 p.m. No cover.
• Mondays, Cascadia Chorale rehearsals, Methow Valley United Methodist Church, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays, dance instruction with Debbie Bair at Twisp River Tap House, ages 12 and up, 6-8:30 p.m. $5.
• Wednesdays, Zumba 101 with Tani at Winthrop Physical Therapy & Fitness, 9:30 a.m.
• Wednesdays, Methow Ukulele Group meets at Mazama Store, 4-6 p.m. More information at geraldebell@yahoo.com.
• Thursdays, Zumba workout at Methow Valley Community Center, 5:30-6:20 p.m. By donation.
• Thursdays, Pipestone Orchestra rehearsals at Methow Valley Community Center, 6 p.m.
• Fridays, open mic jam with Gregg Hardy at Twisp River Tap House, 6 p.m.-closing. No cover.
• First and third Fridays, Friday Feels (Soleil Kelley, Loren Boley, Isaac Shaw, Noah Ashford and friends) at Meza restaurant, Winthrop, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
• Friday, Nov. 3, open mic with Stephen Kish at Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop,
• Saturday, Nov. 4, Methow made music with the elusive Zonky at Twisp River Tap House. No cover.
• Tuesday, Nov. 7, local group Gobblers Knob plays bluegrass, country, Americana, folk and rock music at Mazama Public House, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
• Thursday, Nov. 9, open mic at OSB Taproom, Twisp, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
• Saturday, Nov. 11, fundraising event for the Knox family with Honey and the Killer Beez at Twisp Eagles Aerie, dinner 4-6 p.m., music 6-8 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 14, Stephen Kish at Mazama Public House, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
• Thursday, Nov. 16, Angus Brookes plays bluegrass, country, Celtic traditional and other eclectic folk music at OSB Taproom, Twisp, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
• Friday, Nov. 17, SmallTown Strings, a brother-sister duo from Curlew (niece and nephew of Brandi Carlisle) offer a mix of folk, Americana, and indie at Sun Mountain Lodge, 6 p.m. Benefit for Cascadia Music; $10 donation suggested.
• Friday, Nov. 17, Kris Borgias performs rock, blues and folk at Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
• Saturday, Nov. 18, Marcus Duke Project at Twisp River Tap House, 6:30 p.m. No cover.
• Tuesday, Nov. 21, the Snowberries play jazz standards and more at Mazama Public House, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
• Wednesday, Nov. 22, international artist Jill Barber at Sun Mountain Lodge, 7 p.m. $25.
• Friday, Nov. 24, Stephen Kish at Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
• Friday, Dec. 1, open mic with Stephen Kish at Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthop, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
• Tuesday, Dec. 5, Karen et Gil at Mazama Public House, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
• Friday, Dec. 8, Itterly & Pitman, a folk/blues duo from Vashon Island, at Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
• Thursday, Dec. 14, open mic at OSB Taproom, Twisp, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 15, local singer/songwriter Ken Bevis at Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
• Tuesday, Dec. 19, jazz and classical standards from Ben Wheeler and Sarah Stephens at Mazama Public House, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
