The Merc Playhouse in Twisp is holding auditions for its fall production of “Rope,” a psychological thriller written by British playwright Patrick Hamilton. The play will be directed by Don Nelson. Auditions are on Saturday (Sept. 7) at 1 p.m. and next Thursday (Sept. 12) at 7 p.m. No experience or prepared readings are necessary. […]
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Mountainfilm on Tour offers adventurous lineup and more
Three-day event includes nearly 40 films, food, music There is something undeniably magical about sitting under the stars and watching a movie. And when the film is set in an outdoor environment, that magical experience is only enhanced, uniting the viewer and the film in a shared love of the great wild world around us. […]
Grant to fund arts education for youngest students
Methow Arts Alliance announced last month that it received a three-year grant to provide arts education to students in kindergarten through third grade, at Methow Valley Elementary School and North Omak Elementary School. The $75,000 grant from the Icicle Fund will pay for two art instructors — one at each school — who will teach one hour of art […]
‘Responsibilities and passions’
High school artist reveals ‘Women in the Workplace’ Photography is art to the extent that the photographer’s personality is revealed in the image. The photographer reaches a higher stage of art when she creates several photographs and gets them to communicate an idea that’s larger than the sum of each individual frame. Cymone Van Marter […]
Four new exhibits opening at Confluence Gallery on Aug. 24
Confluence Gallery in Twisp will host four concurrent shows from Aug. 24-Sept. 28, featuring. contemporary artists from Washington state. An opening reception for all four shows will be held on Aug. 24, from 5-7 p.m. In the main gallery, “Methow Contemporary” will feature four well-known valley artists. Curator Sarah Jo Lightner wanted to feature the […]
Performing arts pavilion at TwispsWorks now fully funded, slated for 2020 opening
As part of its recent 10-year anniversary celebration, TwispWorks announced plans for a performing arts pavilion that will be added to the campus in 2020. In 2017, TwispWorks constructed the Plaza@TwispWorks, a 14,000-square-foot outdoor space including pathways, a splash pad for kids to cool off, native plantings and a bike repair station. The plan called […]
Cascadia Chorale conductors are vocal about leadership roles
Musicians Hunt, Brady, Duke cite power of the human voice The new conductors and accompanist for the Cascadia Chorale all speak of the exceptional power carried by the human voice. “Singing is best for musicianship, even for instrumentalists,” said Terry Hunt, who was recently chosen as the chorale’s new conductor. “Conducting singers is all associated […]
Mountain Film on Tour in Mazama
North Cascades Mountain Hostel and Methow Film Collective will host Mountainfilm on Tour at the Mazama Ranch House, Aug. 30 – Sept. 1, offering a total of five shows over three days. • On Friday, a feature-length film, “The River and the Wall,” will be shown under the stars at 8 p.m. Cost is $15 for adults […]
Time makes its claim on Twisp’s old livery stable
Building will be dismantled, wood recycled “Our conversations have orbited around what we could do with the building. But our resources are limited. We can’t put money into rebuilding.” Missi Smith, Executive Director The old wooden livery stable next to The Merc Playhouse is, in its ramshackle way, something of a historic icon in downtown […]
Winthrop gets the blues
32nd annual R&B Festival wails and rocks for 3 days For Tim “Too Slim” Langford, the Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival is not just another gig, and those watching and listening aren’t just his fans. Too Slim was in a familiar role, closing out the big party in the Methow Valley that bills itself as […]
