Painting: “Barn Final” by Rod Weagant BY LAURELLE WALSH Many artists in the Methow Valley derive inspiration from its widely varied mountain and valley landscapes, but only a few actually take their materials into the field and paint outdoors, or “en plein aire” as the French say. Fewer yet employ the services of a pack […]
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Arts partners collaborate to bring Art Walk to Twisp
Artwork courtesy of TwispWorks BY LAURELLE WALSH Doors around Twisp open to the arts on Saturday (June 8) as six arts partners come together to celebrate Art Walk. Open Merc! runs from 4-6:30 p.m. at The Merc Playhouse. Musicians and performers of all types are invited to perform in this casual, coffeehouse-style venue. The […]
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Christen featured in Idaho exhibit Methow Valley artist Paula Christen will be among the featured artists when the Palouse Watercolor Socius’ four-state regional juried exhibition opens to the public at the University of Idaho’s Prichard Art Gallery on June 14, running through Aug. 3. The works of watercolor artists from Idaho, Washington, Montana and Oregon […]
Guitarist Rico Stover to join Hall of Fame
Rico Stover at his home in Twisp. Photo by Marcy Stamper BY MARCY STAMPER Guitarist Rico Stover took a break the other day from pruning trees and renovating his modest house in Twisp, but these projects will be set aside as he prepares for a concert in conjunction with receiving the Artistic Achievement Award […]
The art of impermanence opens at the Winthrop Gallery
Painting: “Runaway” by Kathy Meyers BY LAURELLE WALSH The Japanese term “wabi-sabi” may be new to some in the Methow Valley, but the concept – an aesthetic appreciation of the “transience of earthly things and a resigned pleasure in simple things that bear the marks of that transience,” according to author Jon Spayde – […]
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Student piano recital at Merc Local musician, composer and piano teacher Lynette Westendorf will present her annual Student Piano Recital on Sunday (June 2) at 1 p.m. at the Merc Playhouse in Twisp. The recital features 20 young pianists, ages 7 through 17. All students will perform both solo works and in four- or six-hand duet. […]
Music Days filled with jazz, orchestra, recitals
Photo by Marcy Stamper BY LAURELLE WALSH Pipestone Music Days returns this weekend (May 25-26) with an annual celebration of homegrown classical music and jazz performed at the Methow Valley Community Center in Twisp. A formal concert will be presented on Saturday evening at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium. Tickets are $15 for adults, […]
Artistic Director search continues at the Merc
BY LAURELLE WALSH The Merc Playhouse will continue to accept applications for a new rtistic director until June 1, according to Managing Director Jane Hubrig. The position is soon to be vacant due to the departure of outgoing Artistic Director Julie Wenzel, who will be moving out of the valley at the end of June. […]
Speech & debate showcase features kids’ talents
Photos by Sue Misao: Above, Jake Davie and Olivia Bowers practice their duo performance during Monday’s speech and debate class. Below, Sam Thomsen rehearses a compelling two-minute editorial commentary he wrote about the movie, 42. BY MARCY STAMPER When you hear kids debating the impact of social networking on American culture or reviewing contemporary […]
Pirates and buried treasure at The Merc
BY LAURELLE WALSH The Liberty Bell Junior High School Drama Class, under the direction of Jane Orme, presents the play Treasure Island on Thursday, Friday and Sunday (May 16, 17 and 19) at the Merc Playhouse in Twisp. Friday and Saturday’s shows start at 7 p.m.; Sunday’s matinee begins at 2 p.m. All shows are […]
