Taikoproject, a renowned ensemble of musicians who perform the traditional Japanese form of drumming known as taiko, will appear at the Winthrop Barn on March 11 in a presentation by Methow Arts. The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance for adults; $22 at the door; $7 for children ages 5-15. Reserved […]
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Classroom in Bloom to auction William Morris sculpture
A glass sculpture donated by internationally renowned artist William Morris will be offered at auction in an online fundraiser for Classroom in Bloom. Online bidding for the piece, called “Standing Stone,” begins March 2 at https://www.32auctions.com/ClassroominBloom.com and concludes March 9. The starting bid is $4,500 for the sculpture, which according to Classroom in Bloom is […]
Arts Briefs: Meet the artists, New shows at Confluence, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at Merc
Meet the artists The Confluence: Art in Twisp hosts a talk with artists represented in its current exhibits on Friday (Feb. 24) from 6 – 8 p.m. Attending will be “Hiraeth” curator Sarah Jo Lightner and artists Sandi Bransford, Janet Fagan, Salyna Gracie and Jennifer Loew; and “Birds, Bridges and Basalt” artist Abbie Birmingham. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Arts Briefs: Meet the artists, Swing dancing, Actors needed
Meet the artists The Confluence: Art in Twisp hosts a talk with artists represented in its current exhibits on Feb. 24 from 6 – 8 p.m. Attending will be “Hiraeth” artists Sandi Bransford, Janet Fagan, Salyna Gracie and Jennifer Loew; and “Birds, Bridges and Basalt” artist Abbie Birmingham. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For information, call (509) 997‑2787. Swing […]
Albright, Gilbert represent the valley in Poetry Out Loud regional competition
Methow Valley representatives Leki Albright, a junior at Liberty Bell High School, and Independent Learning Center senior Glacier Gilbert performed well at the Eastern Regional Poetry Out Loud competition in Spokane last week, but did not advance to the state finals. Albright and Gilbert were among eight students who recited poems before a panel of […]
Arts Briefs: Photo club, OVOC variety show, Actors needed
Photo club The Methow Valley Photography Club meets Thursday (Feb. 9) at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at TwispWorks, Building A. Visitors are welcome. For information, email christineintwisp@gmail.com OVOC variety show There will be music for all tastes — everything from Americana and acoustic guitar to swing, original rock, brass band, baroque flute and […]
Winthrop Mountain Sports founder publishes kids’ book
Winthrop educator, entrepreneur and ski coach Linda Kimbrell has collaborated with her sister Sue Perry to publish a new children’s book, “The Adventures of BB, the Wonder Pony” — a tale written from the perspective of a competitive Connemara pony named Bantry Bay’s Erin, or BB for short. The book is published by Winthrop-based Methow […]
‘Fifth Season’ photos move to Twisp Civic Building
The photography installation “The Fifth Season,” which was on display in the Winthrop library until recently, will soon have a new home: the Twisp Civic Building. The Twisp Town Council endorsed a request by Liz Walker, Executive Director of Clean Air Methow, to install the seven life-size photographs featuring community members talking about their experiences […]
