Thurs, May 5, 7pm, 2016
A long-standing tradition by the Twisp River Pub. Help to support the Pub after the fire. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on (of course) Thursday, May 5 at 7pm at the Winthrop Barn. Bootleg Sunshine will entertain while you enjoy an all-you-can-eat Mexican buffet. Tickets are $20/adults and $10/kids. Proceeds will benefit the community gathering place… [Read More]
Jun 7, 7-8:30pm
Join local native plant enthusiasts in celebrating the Methow Valley’s native plants. Explore with local botanists George Wooten, Dana Visalli, Anaka Mines, Rosalee de la Forêt and Rob Crandall as they share the wonders of the native plant world. Learn about pollination strategies, plant families, cultural uses, lichens, native landscaping and more. People 21 and… [Read More]
Jun 24-Jul 2
Play by David Ives Directed by Ki Gottberg This summer, Chris Behrens and Missi Smith take The Merc stage in a blistering comedy about power and desire. Venus in Fur begins by digging into the minefield between director and actress, man and woman. Playwright and director Thomas, (Behrens) is auditioning actresses for the role he… [Read More]
Thurs, July 28-Sat, Aug 6, 2016
Since its start 20 years ago, the Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival has always been a grassroots part of summer in the valley – in fact, the first concerts were literally performed in a meadow in Mazama. This summer the festival is building on that tradition, making music accessible to all ages – in- and… [Read More]
2016 State Art Competition
Two Okanogan High School students have won top honors at the 43rd Annual Superintendent of Public Instruction’s High School art show. Fifteen awards are awarded to student artists. Schools of all sizes compete. Okanogan is a 2B school. Work was first entered in regional shows based on Educational Service Districts. The Best of Show winners… [Read More]
Workshop: Wed, Sept 14, 5:30-7pm ~ Reading: Fri, Sept 16, 6:30pm, 2016
Join Tod Marshall, Washington State Poet Laureate, teacher, and performer for a poetry reading and workshop this September. Methow Arts brings Marshall to the Merc Playhouse on Wednesday, Sept 14 for a poetry workshop and on Friday, September 16 for a poetry reading. Tod Marshall is a Spokane-based poet, performer and teacher. He directs the writing concentration and coordinates… [Read More]
DEADLINE: Sun, May 1, 2016
Confluence Gallery invites you to submit work to their upcoming “Music as Muse” show. The show will open on July 23, 2016 and will run thru August 27, 2016. Do you listen to music while you make art? What music inspires you as you create….the wind in the trees, birdsong, Mozart sonatas, heavy metal grunge?… [Read More]
Opening Sat, Apr 9, 10-5pm. Open throughout summer, Sat, 10am-5pm & Sun, 12-5pm
The Methow Valley Interpretive Center open its doors for its fifth season on Saturday April 9. An expanded fire and flood display will be featured along with a presentation on “alluvial fans and the human experience” for the “Last Sunday” program, April 24th at the Center. All “Last Sunday” programs are free with donations sincerely… [Read More]