Hear well-loved carols and ballet music lively enough to warm your toes at the Okanogan Valley Orchestra & Chorus’ holiday concert on Sunday (Dec. 7). The chorus will present a selection of seasonal music including Handel’s “Praise the Lord” and an arrangement of popular seasonal tunes called “Bells of Joy.” Because the concert falls on […]
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Arts briefs: Nov. 26, 2014
This week: ‘Winter Wonder’ coming to The Merc, Messiah sing-along, and Yuletide variety show
Concert features Tara Kaiyala Weaver in violin concerto
The Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus open their concert season this weekend with everything from Baroque music through a late-19th-century dance suite. Anyone who did not hear Methow Valley violinist Tara Kaiyala Weaver as soloist in Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in May — or who wants to experience it again — can catch her virtuosic and emotionally sensitive performance on […]
Be the best-dressed ghost or goblin on your block
To expand your sartorial options for Halloween, the Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus (OVOC) rents costumes collected over decades of musical theater. The costume shop is at The Courtyard in downtown Omak and will be open Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 29 to 31, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. People can also make an appointment […]
OVOC’s fall rehearsals begin next week
Rehearsals for the Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus (OVOC) fall season begin next week. Both groups will rehearse on Tuesday (Sept. 2) at the Omak High School band and music rooms. The orchestra will begin at 6:30 p.m. under the direction of Don Pearce and the chorus will begin at 7:15 p.m. under the direction […]
Arts briefs: March 19, 2014
This week: Students’ artwork on display in Wenatchee, Jazz choir concerts coming in April, OVOC spring concert on Sunday in Omak, it’s time to Start talkin’ trash about the Confluence’s fashion show, and Cascadia awards student scholarships to local young musicians.
Critical thinking: Peter and the Wolf … and Okanogan County
By Marcy Stamper
Peter and the Wolf, the well-loved fable told through music and accompanying narration, is often children’s first exposure to classical music and to the instruments of the symphony orchestra. With its origins …
Arts briefs: Jan. 15, 2014
Jazz, etc., at Twisp River Pub Jazz and ventures into other genres such as blues and rock will be featured Sunday (Jan. 19) at the Twisp River Pub, where Rendezvous #9, the Pipestone Jazz Ensemble, Wayne Mendro, Bob Hougham, Terry Hunt and Emele Clothier will perform. The free show begins at 6 p.m. For more […]
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Scary tales at bookstore What’s Halloween without scary stories? Trail’s End Bookstore in Winthrop will help set the Halloween mood with a reading of scary stories on Thursday (Oct. 31) from 4-6 p.m. Two high school students will be reading scary tales – “but not too scary” – to entertain trick-or-treaters, said bookstore manager Chris […]
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Open Merc! coming again The Merc Playhouse in Twisp will host Open Merc! on Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. The free event is hosted by Egon Steinebach. Musicians and performers of all types are invited to join the fun and practice their skills in a casual, coffee house-style venue. Beer and wine will be available […]
