Arts & Events
The Lost Fingers
February 17th 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Ever heard of a Django Reinhardt-style cover of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean”? How about “Pump up the Jam”? These irreverent gypsy jazz vagabonds will delight you with their surprisingly smart covers of 80’s classics. DATE: Fri, Feb 17, Happy Hour starts at 6:30pm with Tapas by Wesola Polana, Twisp River Pub Brews, Lost River Wine and luscious cocktails for purchase. CLICK HERE FOR MENU. LOCATION: Winthrop Barn. TICKETS: Cocktail tables for up to four available by reservation. $18/Advance, $22/Door. RESERVED TICKETS: $25. $12/Up to age 18. Reserved group reservations available, call Methow Arts. Daily Business and BrownPaperTickets.com, MethowArts (.org), 509.997.4004, info@MethowArtsAlliance.org. Listen to their music at: TheLostFingers.com. CLICK HERE fo
Winthrop Chamber: Snowshoe Softball
February 18th - 19th
The Winthrop Snowshoe Softball tournament is a popular annual winter-time event. As the name implies, snowshoe softball is an actual softball tournament played in the snow with the participants strapped into snowshoes. The teams must be comprised of equal numbers of men and women. CONTACT: info@winthropwashington.com, 1-888-463-8469, Event coordinator: mc@3fingeredjacks.com
Dog and Cat Photo Contest, Reception and Exhibit
February 13th - 27th
Get out your cameras and plan to enter a picture of your favorite pooch or kitty in this year's Winthrop Gallery Dog and Cat Photo Contest.
DATES: Contest deadline: Feb 13. Exhibit Feb 16-27, Reception: Sun, Feb 19, 11-3pm, refreshments served. LOCATION: The Winthrop Gallery, 237 Riverside downtown Winthrop. Winter hours: 10am-5pm, Thursday through Monday. CONTACT: 509.996.3925, www.winthropgallery.com. (Photo by Teri Pieper, Afghan Weaving).
Kelda Martensen Exhibit
February 3rd - March 3rd
Exhibit continues through March 3
In February 2012, Door No. 3 will share the talents of printmaker Kelda Martensen by hosting an exhibit of her work and a rare opportunity class with the artist. A national and international exhibiting print and book artist, Martensen is also an instructor at the Frye Art Museum, Pratt and Sev Shoon Art Centers. Kelda will offer a CLASS, New Experiments in Printmaking in conjunction with the exhibit. DATES: Exhibit: Feb 3-Mar 9. LOCATION: Door No. 3, 201 South Methow Valley Highway, Room 3 in the Methow Valley Community Center, Twisp. CONTACT: For more information or to register for the class, contact Door No. 3 at doorno.3twisp@gmail.com or 509.997.2044.
Elemental Exhibit: Kain, George, Ashford, Ashford and Ward
December 9th - February 29th
An exibit featuring Laurie Kain, Thom George, Don and Sara Ashford and Steve Ward. DATES: Exhibit: Dec 9-Feb 29. At The Studio. 109 N Glover ST, Twisp. 509.997.0211 (Shakti by Laurie Kain)
Animal House
February 16th - March 17th
The Winthrop Gallery presents a show of artwork that draws upon all creatures great and small as its subject. From pets to working animals, from everyday wildlife to exotic creatures of foreign lands, prepare for a study of and an appreciation for animals of every kind. DATES: Feb 16-Mar 26. Reception: Sun, Feb 19, 11-3pm, refreshments will be served. LOCATION: The Winthrop Gallery, 237 Riverside, Winthrop. CONTACT: 509.996.3925, www.winthropgallery.com. (Patty Yates, Family Portrait).
Open Merc!
February 21st 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Musicians and performers of all types are invited to join the fun and practice their skills in a casual, coffee house-style venue. No cover. Beer and wine available for purchase. CONTACT: Info@mercplayhouse.org. 509 997-7529
Wine Bar Wednesdays: River Town Ramblers
February 22nd
Open at 5pm. Music begins at 7pm
River Town Ramblers. Arrowleaf Bistro features local music every Wednesday during the winter season with eclectic food and special wines. 253 Riverside Avenue, Winthrop WA. 509.996.3919
Indonesia: A Shifting Culture
January 20th - March 30th
A photographic narrative featuring the work of Sol Guitierrez, exploring the lifestyle of a rapidly evolving culture where the simple aspects of life on these geographically small islands stand out; notable as both relics from a recent past and a distinct contrast form our Western ways.
DATES: Exhibit runs through March 31. LOCATION: The Twisp Orchid, 109 West 2nd Ave, Twisp, WA 98856. CONTACT: Sol Gutierrez, 509-557-9700, sol@pineprintphotography.com
Borders Exhibit and Reception
February 25th - April 14th
RECEPTION - SAT, FEB 25, 4-8PM
An exhibit featuring artists from the Methow Valley, the Okanogan Valley, Spokane, Pullman, the Tri-Cities and Seattle. Although, they work in a variety of media and explore a range of subject matter and styles they are linked by a willingness to push beyond comfortable artistic expectations. DATE: Reception, Sat, Feb 25, 4-8pm; Exhibit Feb 25-Apr 14. $20 or $35 for couples. CONTACT: 509.997.2787, www.confluencegallery.com LOCATION: Confluence Gallery, Twisp. (James Cicatko, Locked Inside).
The Wicks
February 25th
7PM. No Cover. Old Schoolhouse Brewery, 155 Riverside Winthrop. 509.996.3183
Wine Bar Wednesdays: Terry Hunt and Molly Filer
February 29th
Open at 5pm. Music begins at 7pm
Terry Hunt and Molly Filer. Arrowleaf Bistro features local music every Wednesday during the winter season with eclectic food and special wines. 253 Riverside Avenue, Winthrop WA. 509.996.3919
The House Jacks
March 17th 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Read the House Jacks January 9, 2012 feature in Rolling Stones.
A Cappella has changed. It’s ubiquitous. It’s on Glee, ESPN, and on NBC.
Most world cultures have a tradition of a cappella singing that relies on nothing but the ear and the voice, but until 10 years ago, a cappella singing was mostly “bum” and “doo.” Now, people sound like drums, guitars, horns, and myriad other instruments. The House Jacks of San Francisco are the original “rock band without instruments.” Using nothing more than their five voices (and mouths), they deliver everything from blistering funk to screaming rock to heart-melting ballads for their ever-growing le
Children's Theatre: Shakepeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
March 23rd - April 1st
More information coming soon! At the Merc Playhouse, 101 S. Glover Street, Twisp WA. 997-PLAY (7529) or www.mercplayhouse.org.
Methow Arts Presents: Obo Addy & Okropong
April 21st 7:00pm - 10:00pm
African musical history comes to life when master drummer Obo Addy steps on stage. Addy presents traditional songs from Ghana sung in a vigorous call and response style to the accompaniment of many African hand drums and gongo bells. Okropong performs traditional dance and music chosen from the various ethnic cultures in Ghana, including Ga, Ewe, Ashanti, Dagomba and Dagarti. Also included in performances are two original instrumentals featuring lively melodies played on a soft-toned wooden xylophone. Obo Addy multi-tracks himself to create his complex drum orchestra and chorus.
DATE: Saturday, April 21, 7pm. LOCATION: Winthrop Barn. TICKETS: $15 advance/$18 door. $5/18 and under. RESERVED SEATING: $25 adults/$10 kids. Reserved group seating available, call Methow Arts. Daily Business and BrownPaperTickets.com, MethowArts.org, 509-997-4004, info@MethowArtsAlliance.org. Beer, wine, refreshments available for purchase.