“The garden is a wonderful place to be.” These words — from a Methow Valley child’s poem called “The Garden,” published in “Classroom in Bloom: A Year in the Life of a School Garden” — best sum up the experiences Classroom in Bloom has created for Methow Valley students over the past 22 years. And […]
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Arts briefs: Teen actors’ workshop, ‘Revolutionists’ tickets
Teen actors’ workshop The Merc Playhouse is offering a free, five-week teen acting workshop, for ages 14-18, on Wednesdays beginning Sept. 16 and continuing through Oct. 14, from 3:30-5 p.m. each day. The workshops are led by Magnolia Brown. Participants will work on the fundamentals of acting, scene study, and character building. To register, visit […]
Live music
The information below was provided by Methow Music Monthly and other sources. For more information, visit www.methowmusicmonthly.com. • First Sundays, Methow Acoustic Musicians Association at Twisp Park (email krbevis@methownet.com to verify), 3-5 p.m. • Sundays, intermediate line dancing at Twisp Valley Grange, 4:30-6:30 p.m. By donation. Email balsamrootboots@gmail.com for more information. • Mondays, twice a […]
Bennett transitions into lead role at MV Chamber Music Festival
By Emslie Kenall Following the 30th anniversary season of the Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival in June, Abbey Bennett began her new position as executive director on July 1. Bennett has been a permanent resident in Winthrop since 2019, but had started attending the festival three years prior. She is drawn to how the festival […]
Portland Cello Project promises Wonder-ful show at The Merc
When you think of cello music, what comes to mind? Bach and Beethoven? How about Stevie Wonder? A genre-defying cello ensemble, Portland Cello Project, pays tribute to Stevie Wonder in a show on Saturday (Sept. 5) at The Merc Playhouse in Twisp. The event is presented by Methow Arts and the Methow Valley Chamber Music […]
Arts briefs: ‘Revolutionists’ tickets on sale, MountainFilm on Tour in Winthrop
‘Revolutionists’ tickets on sale Tickets are now on sale for The Merc Playhouse production of “The Revolutionists,” written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Missi Smith, which opens Sept. 25 and continues through Oct. 4. General admission tickets are $20 in advance and $22 at the door. “Gold Row” seating is $23 in advance and […]
Live music
The information below was provided by Methow Music Monthly and other sources. For more information, visit www.methowmusicmonthly.com. • First Sundays, Methow Acoustic Musicians Association at Twisp Park (email krbevis@methownet.com to verify), 3-5 p.m. • Sundays, intermediate line dancing at Twisp Valley Grange, 4:30-6:30 p.m. By donation. Email balsamrootboots@gmail.com for more information. • Mondays, twice a […]
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New Confluence shows are a visual feast
Two upcoming exhibits at The Confluence: Art in Twisp celebrate something that every living human relies upon: food. Food is a necessity, but it “is so much more,” according to a press release from The Confluence. Food “nourishes not only our bodies, but our identities, traditions, and values.” “Food for Thought” and “Oops, We Painted!” […]
Live music
The information below was provided by Methow Music Monthly and other sources. For more information, visit www.methowmusicmonthly.com. • First Sundays, Methow Acoustic Musicians Association at The Cove II in Twisp, 3-5 p.m. • Sundays, intermediate line dancing at Twisp Valley Grange, 4:30-6:30 p.m. By donation. Email balsamrootboots@gmail.com for more information. • Sundays, twice a month, […]
