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, 6 p.m. No cover. • Wednesdays, dance instruction with Debbie Bair at Twisp River Tap House, 6-8:30 p.m. $10. • Wednesdays, Methow Ukulele Group meets at Mazama […]
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‘Mountainfilm on Tour’ back in Mazama on Labor Day weekend
“Mountainfilm on Tour: Mazama” returns for its ninth year over Labor Day weekend, offering three days of films at the Mazama Ranch House. Local organizer Paul Smotherman, co-owner of North Cascades Mountain Hostel in Winthrop, said that the eclectic program is “dedicated to educating, inspiring and motivating audiences about issues that matter, cultures worth exploring, […]
Arts briefs: Upcoming at Confluence, Poetry reading at Trail’s End
Upcoming at Confluence The Confluence: Art in Twisp will open two new exhibits in the main and community galleries with a reception on Saturday, Sept. 2, from 5-7 p.m. The exhibits, which continue through Oct. 7, are: • In the main gallery, “Equus” — celebrating our fascination with horses — curated by Cheryl Wrangle and […]
Eclectic day of music offered at Guaranteed Fresh Fest
By Lazo Gitchos The multi-genre concert Guaranteed Fresh Fest will bring hip-hop, rock, reggae and more to a free, all-day event at the Doran Ranch near Twisp on Saturday (Aug. 19), starting at noon. Concert organizer Silas Goggiel, who lives in Twisp and performs under the name Essential I, says the event came together organically, […]
Music events at Sun Mountain Lodge
Sun Mountain Lodge is hosting several music events between now and October. • On Sunday, Aug. 27, the Lowest Pair will perform starting at 7 p.m. The banjo duo of Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee began performing about three years ago. Their album, “The Perfect Plan,” was released in 2020. Tickets are $25. […]
Arts Briefs: Upcoming at Confluence, Art Walk vendors
Upcoming at Confluence The Confluence: Art in Twisp will open two new exhibits in the main and community galleries with a reception on Saturday, Sept. 2, from 5-7 p.m. The exhibits, which continue through Oct. 7, are: • In the main gallery, “Equus” — celebrating our fascination with horses — curated by Cheryl Wrangle and […]
MVSD finds creative way to support arts education
K-5 teacher funded with state, local money A dream long held by Methow Valley School District students, parents, teachers and administrators is coming true. With the hiring of artist Bethany Wray as the elementary school’s K-5 art teacher, the district has found a way to prioritize visual arts instruction. The move is in response to […]
Arts briefs: Artists’ talk at Confluence, Guaranteed Fresh Fest
The Confluence: Art in Twisp hosts a free artists’ talk and reception for its current “Block Paper Stone: a Printmaking Education” exhibit on Friday, Aug. 18, from 5-7 p.m. Curators Janet Fagan and Jennifer Molesworth have organized an evening of education with artists in the show. Visit confluencegallery.org for more information. Guaranteed Fresh Fest The […]
Arts Briefs: Guaranteed Fresh Fest, ‘The Claw’ at Merc
Guaranteed Fresh Fest The Guaranteed Fresh Fest, a free, day-long event featuring a variety of music and other attractions, will be staged on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Doran Ranch north of Twisp beginning at noon. The fest is described as a “family-friendly … multi-genre music party” that includes acoustic, metal, hip-hop, funk, EDM and […]
Pandemic relief grants go to local organizations
The Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival, Okanogan County Fair and TwispWorks are all recipients of state Department of Commerce grants to organizations that host community events and festivals, and had to suspend or restart operations due to COVID. The pandemic relief grants, awarded in association with Arts WA and the Washington Festivals and Events Association, […]
