Two paintings by Winthrop artist Paula Christen have been accepted in regional and national exhibitions. “Rose Upon Rows” was chosen for inclusion in the Northwest Watercolor Society 2023 Membership show; and “Running Wild” was juried into in the 2023 National Watercolor Society Membership exhibition. “Each of these paintings has its inspirational roots deep in the […]
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TwispWorks hosts event for local makers, manufacturers, artists
“Make It Happen,” a social gathering for Methow Valley makers, manufacturers and artists, will be hosted at TwispWorks on Thursday, March 30, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the YourSpace Meeting Room. People with an existing or potential business are invited to attend, including Methow Made Members and Methow Valley Goods vendors. According to a TwispWorks press […]
Leki Albright wins first statewide ‘Poetry Ourselves’ competition
Liberty Bell High School junior Leki Albright, two-time winner of the school’s annual “Poetry Out Loud “contest, is a winner again: this time as a poet. Albright is the inaugural winner of the statewide “Poetry Ourselves” competition for high school students. Tod Marshall of Gonzaga University, 2016-2018 State Poet Laureate, judged the submitted poems, with […]
Arts Briefs: Final week for ‘Beauty and the Beast’, OVOC’S spring family concert, R&B Festival tickets
Final week for ‘Beauty and the Beast’ The Children’s Theater production of “Beauty and the Beast” continues through March Sunday (March 26) at The Merc Playhouse in Twisp. Show time is 7 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. Thursday (March 23) is […]
The Confluence: Art in Twisp reclaims Trashion Show tradition
After absence, event is back on the runway Ten years ago, The Confluence: Art in Twisp (then Confluence Gallery) hosted a small but lively runway show consisting of local models strutting down an ad hoc catwalk in the gallery wearing creations crafted from items plucked from dumpsters and recycling bins. A few years later that […]
Live Music
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 […]
Jackson Mott stepping down as Methow Arts executive director after 12 years
Betsy Cushman fills in; replacement search begins Methow Arts announced this week that longtime Executive Director Amanda Jackson Mott has resigned to pursue personal interests and spend more time with her family. Jackson Mott worked at Methow Arts for 15 years, 12 of them as executive director. She oversaw the organization’s many community events and […]
Arts Briefs: Beauty and the Beast continues at Merc, ‘Eager Beavers’ screening postponed, OVOC’S spring family concert
Beauty and the Beast continues at Merc The Children’s Theater production of “Beauty and the Beast” continues through March 26 at The Merc Playhouse in Twisp. Show time is 7 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. There are two “admission by donation” […]
Merc brings its own touch to classic ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Children’s Theater production is a story for all ages The classic story of “Beauty and the Beast,” with themes of love, greed and deceiving appearances, will be brought to life by young actors in a musical production of the Tom Zbyszewski Children’s Theater. The show opens on Friday (March 10) at The Merc Playhouse in […]
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 […]
