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, […]
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Arts Briefs: Merc auditions, ‘The Claw’ at Merc, Sounds and storytelling
Merc auditions The Merc Playhouse will host auditions for the full production of “Ripcord,” written by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Phil Quevillon, on Saturday, July 29, from 4-6 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 5-7 p.m. Performances will be between Sept. 22 and Oct. 1. Callbacks will be Saturday, Aug. 5, from 4-6 p.m. […]
Confluence throws a ‘Printmaking Party’ for new main gallery exhibit
An exhibit that extrapolates on the child’s decision-making hand game opens at The Confluence: Art in Twisp on Saturday (July 22). “Block Paper Stone: a Printmaking Party” is “a fabulous showcase of multiple forms of traditional printmaking such as etching, mono-printing, lithography, and relief printing,” co-curators Janet Fagan and Jennifer Molesworth say: “It also highlights […]
Winthrop’s iconic R&B Festival returns to Blues Ranch for music-packed weekend
By Hailey Le Roy For the second time since the coronavirus shutdowns, the award-winning Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival is returning for another year of intoxicating guitar, smooth vocals, and foot-stomping cadences. The event, presented Friday through Sunday (July 21-23), will mark 36 years since the event’s founding and 30 years at the Blues Ranch. […]
Arts Briefs: Merc auditions, ‘The Claw’ at Merc, Sounds and storytelling
Merc auditions The Merc Playhouse will host auditions for the full production of “Ripcord,” written by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Phil Quevillon, on Saturday, July 29, from 4-6 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 5-7 p.m. Performances will be between Sept. 22 and Oct. 1. Callbacks will be Saturday, Aug. 5, from 4-6 p.m. […]
Arts Briefs: Next Confluence exhibit, Author reading, Merc auditions
Next Confluence exhibit The next new exhibit in the main gallery at The Confluence: Art in Twisp will be “Block Paper Stone: A Printmaking Party,” opening on Saturday, July 22, and continuing through Aug. 26. Also opening that day in the community gallery is “Technica,” displaying the works of artist Don DeLeva. There will be […]
Casia Lodge offers a variety of dining options
Includes five-course dinners, Sunday brunch There’s a new dining option in the valley for a gracious, gourmet dinner or a casual Sunday brunch at The Veranda at Casia Lodge, a few miles outside of Twisp on the highway heading over the Loup. Executive Chef Barron Knaus has been developing menus that feature local ingredients. A […]
Arts briefs: Jazz Weekend at Community Center, Author reading
Jazz Weekend at Community Center Jazz Weekend in the Methow, presented by Methow Music Monthly, will be presented on Saturday and Sunday (July 8-9) at the Methow Valley Community Center in Twisp. The event features the New York City-based Jenny Xu Trio —Xu on piano, Ben Feldman on bass and Xavier Lecouturier on drums — […]
Jazz Weekend slated for July 8-9 at MV Community Center
Jazz Weekend in the Methow, presented by Methow Music Monthly, is coming the weekend of July 8-9 and will offer numerous performances as well as workshops at the Methow Valley Community Center in Twisp. The event features the New York City-based Jenny Xu Trio —Xu on piano, Ben Feldman on bass and Xavier Lecouturier on […]
Confluence’s 2023 Home Tour displays ‘ARTistry in Mazama’
The creativity and artistry of home designers and builders will be on full display for the 20th annual Methow Valley Home Tour, presented by The Confluence: Art in Twisp on Saturday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The eight homes on the 2023 Home Tour feature the variety of architectural styles, building materials, […]
