Merc summer camp openings A few spots remain for a new session of “The Claw Summer Camp” for kids at The Merc Playhouse in Twisp, from July 31-Aug. 5. The first session, Aug. 7-12, is full. The summer camp is for ages 8-14, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. On Fridays at […]
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Confluence’s Trashion Show is all the fashion this weekend
The Trashion Show, where recycling meets the runway, returns to the Methow Valley Community Center on Saturday (June 3) after a three-year hiatus because of COVID. The event, presented by The Confluence: Art it Twisp, will feature amazingly creative couture crafted from recyclable materials, strutted by local models wearing locally designed creations. The theme is […]
Test your local literary knowledge with ‘Methow Authors’ game
Methow Press has published its first game, a Methow-valley spin on the classic “Authors” card game. The Methow version features writers such as William Stafford, Owen Wister, Cindy Williams Guttierrez and Wendell George instead of Shakespeare, Dickens, Alcott and company, according to a press release. The press release notes that there are more than 50 […]
Arts Briefs: ‘Book of Liz’ is back, Confluence shows open June 10
‘Book of Liz’ is back The Merc Playhouse Readers Theater production of “The Book of Liz” will be reprised Friday (June 2) at 7 p.m., and Sunday (June 4) at 2 p.m. Admission is by donation. The play, written by Amy and David Sedaris, is directed by Phil Quevillon. It had an earlier run this […]
Arts Fest moves to new venue, with same spirit
TwispWorks will host Fourth of July event With the exception of two pandemic years, each Fourth of July since the late 1980s the Methow Valley community of residents and visitors has gathered at the annual Methow Arts Fest to celebrate the role art plays in our lives. The themes and venues have changed over the […]
Arts Briefs: New exhibits at Confluence, ‘Book of Liz’ is back
New exhibits at Confluence “The Healing Garden” is the next exhibit opening at The Confluence: Art in Twisp, on June 10 and continuing through July 15 in the main gallery. Works from the contributing artists reference the five universal elements: wood, fire, water, earth and metal, exemplifying living in harmony with nature. The curators are […]
Take the Twisp Spring Art Walk from early to late
The Twisp Spring Art Walk, featuring artists, makers, musicians and food vendors, will be happening all day on Saturday (May 20). The free event, sponsored by the Twisp Chamber of Commerce and Twisp Creative District with support from local businesses, starts from 9 a.m.-noon at the Methow Valley Farmers Market, continues from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. […]
Arts Briefs: ‘Mamma Mia!’ Continues, ‘Naturalist’s Sketchbook’
‘Mamma Mia!’ continues The Liberty Bell Drama Company production of “Mamma Mia!” based on the music of the Swedish pop group ABBA, continues Thursday through Sunday (May 18-21) at The Merc Playhouse in Twisp. Shows are at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 […]
‘Mamma Mia!’ makes musical magic at The Merc
LBHS production delayed three years because of COVID Like the lyrics in the song, “Mamma Mia, here we go again,” the Liberty Bell Drama Company production of “Mamma Mia!” is making a comeback and will take the stage on Friday (May 12) at the Merc Playhouse after being canceled three years ago due to […]
Arts briefs: Cascadia concert on Saturday, Twisp Art Walk, Live music
Cascadia concert on Saturday Cascadia Music will present a special performance, “Music of the Americas,” on Saturday (May 13) at the Methow Valley Community Center in Twisp. The concert will feature the Cascadia Chorale, Pipestone Orchestra and Pipestone Youth Orchestra. The Hottell Ragtime Band will open the show at 6:30 p.m.; the Cascadia performances will […]
