An invitation to members of the local community to share in the Methow Valley Sport Trails Association mission, and an opportunity for anyone to enjoy the winter trail system in their own back yard, free of charge for a day. CONTACT AND INFO: www.mvsta.com

Own a Piece of Methow River History

Join Methow Arts and the Methow Salmon Recovery Foundation at Confluence Gallery to celebrate our rivers and public art. There will be a silent auction of fish sculpture created from salvaged river cars. All proceeds go toward the Community Trails and Public Art project.

DATE: Friday, January 27. Event starts at 6 pm, bidding ends at 7. LOCATION: Confluence Gallery & Art Center, Twisp, WA. CONTACT: Amanda@MethowArtsAlliance.org, 509.997.4004.

FRI & SAT, 7pm

by Horton Foote

This is the poignant story of Mrs. Watts, an aging widow living with her son, who imagines that if she can get away and return to her old home in the town of Bountiful, she is sure to regain her strength, dignity and peace of mind. So she runs away, boards a bus to Bountiful, and begins her journey home.

Admission by donation. At The Merc Playhouse, 101 S. Glover Street, Twisp WA. CONTACT: 509.997.PLAY (7529), info@mercplayhouse.org or www.mercplayhouse.org

FRI and SAT, 7PM

Rock. No Cover. Old Schoolhouse Brewery, 155 Riverside Winthrop. 509.996.3183

Featuring Laura Gunnip’s Annual Calendar and Paper & Zines of Martine Workman (CLICK HERE to see her blog that features the Methow Mill). 509.997.2044, doorno3twisp@gmail.com, MV Community Center, Twisp.

Methow Conservancy and Confluence Gallery present local artists’ interpretations of the Methow Valley. DATES: Exhibit-Jan 7-Feb 18. CONTACT: 509.997.2787, www.confluencegallery.com. LOCATION: Confluence Gallery, Twisp. (Devils Elbow by Donna Keyser)

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)

Opening Reception held at Twisp Orchid

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

Join MVSTA on Groundhog's Day as we ski in search of Wilbur! Skiing from 9-11:30am with the proclamation at 11:30am back at the Winthrop Town Trailhead. FREE. Location: Winthrop Town Trailhead Website: www.mvsta.com, Contact Name: MVSTA, 509.996.3287. Watch a video

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: Dance Party and Opening Reception, Feb 3, 6pm-late. 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.