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Arts briefs: Poetry Slam benefit, Western & Native Art Show
Poetry Slam benefit A Poetry Slam Benefit for Jamie’s Place, featuring 20 local poets as they compete for top prizes in recitation and original work under the theme “Aging Out Loud: Growing Up Together!”, is set for Wednesday, Aug. 12, starting at 5 p.m. at Last Chance Distilling in Twisp. The event will be emceed […]
Summit Beats offers music, much more at Loup
As the appetite for music festivals in the Methow Valley grows, a new event is meeting demand. Produced by Methow Arts in partnership with Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Summit Beats is “a brand-new mountaintop music experience nestled in the North Cascades,” according to the event website. The website touts Summit Beats as more than a […]
Live music
The information below was provided by Methow Music Monthly and other sources. For more information, visit www.methowmusicmonthly.com. • First Sundays, Methow Acoustic Musicians Association at The Cove II in Twisp, 3-5 p.m. • Sundays, intermediate line dancing at Twisp Valley Grange, 4:30-6:30 p.m. By donation. Email balsamrootboots@gmail.com for more information. • Sundays, twice a month, […]
Arts briefs: Poetry reading, ‘Wonderstruck’ at Confluence
Poetry reading A poetry reading, “The Space Between Us,” will be hosted by Confluence Poets on Friday (July 31) at 6 p.m., at The Confluence: Art in Twisp. Join Confluence Poets for a reading of works prepared in conjunction with the “Beyond the Cosmos” exhibit at the Confluence Gallery. Refreshments provided. ‘Wonderstruck’ at Confluence “Wonderstruck: […]
Methow Arts’ Sara Jo Lightner appointed to Washington State Arts Commission board
Methow Arts Executive Director Sarah Jo Lightner has been appointed by Governor Bob Ferguson to serve on the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) Board of Governors. The Washington State Arts Commission is the state’s official arts agency, dedicated to advancing the role of the arts in education, economic development, civic engagement, and community well-being. At […]
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Cascadia Music hit many high notes in its 40 years
Free celebration this weekend in Twisp Park As a music organization that celebrates the role of music in community, it is only fitting that Cascadia Music will host its 40th anniversary at the Twisp Park band shell. Besides, they built it. Cascadia Music (Cascadia) was just a fledgling organization in 1992 when they constructed the […]
Arts briefs: Fourth Friday concert, Summer camps at The Merc
Fourth Friday concert The TwispWorks Fourth Friday (July 24) concert will feature Sway Wild. The free event will be from 7 – 9 p.m. Coming up on Aug. 28 will be Entremundos. Summer camps at The Merc Signup is underway for kids’ and teens’ summer camps at The Merc Playhouse in Twisp. The camps are offered for ages […]
Live music
The information below was provided by Methow Music Monthly and other sources. For more information, visit www.methowmusicmonthly.com. • First Sundays, Methow Acoustic Musicians Association at The Cove II in Twisp, 3-5 p.m. • Sundays, intermediate line dancing at Twisp Valley Grange, 4:30-6:30 p.m. By donation. Email balsamrootboots@gmail.com for more information. • Sundays, twice a month, […]
