The Twisp Town Council has approved a memorandum of understanding with the Methow Arts Alliance as part of an application to the state to establish a creative arts district in the town. The joint application for creative district status goes to the Washington State Arts Commission. The state’s creative district program began in 2017 as […]
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‘Winter Strings’ concert spotlights range of the string quartet
The versatility and resonance of the string quartet will be on full display at “Winter Strings,” a special concert organized by the Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival on Feb. 1. The concert features three strikingly distinct examples of string quartet repertoire, including an exuberant quartet by Felix Mendelssohn written at the height of his musical […]
Merc Playhouse sets 2020 Center Stage production lineup
The Merc Playhouse has announced its center stage productions for the 2020 season, beginning with “Breaking Legs,” which opens on Friday (Jan. 10). Other shows on the upcoming schedule: • “The Fantastic Mr. Fox,” a presentation of the Tom Zbyszewski Children’s Theater, runs March 20-29. The play is based on Roald Dahl’s popular story and […]
Confluence, FOWL present readings
Confluence Gallery in Twisp and Friends of the Winthrop Library are teaming up to present a series of readings in January and February, in conjunction with the Confluence exhibit that opens Saturday (Jan. 11) “The Color of Words.” All the events are free and take place at the gallery. They are: • On Jan. 17 […]
Jazz Jam, Dark Sky party at MVCC
The Westendorf Jazz Trio will host its annual jazz jam session on Tuesday (Jan. 14) at the Methow Valley Community Center, in conjunction with a Dark Sky party coordinated by the Methow Dark Sky Alliance. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. A $15 donation is suggested. The trio includes Lynette Westendorf on piano, Howie Johnson […]
‘Breaking Legs’ leavens menace with mirth at Merc Playhouse
You’d expect a play set in the mysterious world of the Mafia to contain its fair share of surprises. It is therefore fitting that although the script of “Breaking Legs” is not exactly a dark secret, it has been a nugget director Carolanne Steinebach has been holding closely for 20 years, waiting for the right […]
Art brings literature to life at new exhibit
By Sandra Strieby A steampunk Alice, a road crossing stripped to essentials, form and void underlain by cartographic projections — that’s what literature looks like to some of the 17 artists whose work composes the Confluence Gallery & Art Center’s newest exhibit. “The Color of Words” will open with an artists’ reception from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday […]
‘Historic Barns’ photo exhibit opens
“The Historic Barns of the Methow Valley,” a photo exhibit of works from local contributors, opens Jan. 9 at Methow Arts in Twisp. The free event is from 5:30–7 p.m. at 204 E. Second St. Light snacks and refreshments will be available. The exhibit is a collaborative project of Methow Arts and the Methow Conservancy, […]
Sisters with valley ties perform at OSB
Teens visit Winthrop grandparents for holidays IF YOU GO Who: Let Flo Go When: 6-9 p.m., Dec. 27 Where: Old Schoolhouse Brewery (155 Riverside Ave., Winthrop) Cost: Free Info: letflogo.com Search for “Let Flo Go” on YouTube, and near the top of the results will be a video of sisters Bo and Ky Court practicing […]
Washington’s back pages
Donahue book explores Washington State’s literary history Methow Valley author Peter Donahue’s latest book, “Salmon Eaters to Sagebrushers: Washington’s Lost Literary Legacy,” brings to life Washington state’s rich literary history. Through detailed biographies and excerpts from out-of-print publications, the reader discovers a sense of place through the eyes of writers forgotten by time. At under […]
