Arts & Events
Groundhogs Day
February 1st - 2nd 9:00am - 12:00pm
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
Opening Dance Party for Kelda Martensen Exhibit
February 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: 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.
Methow Conservancy “1st Tuesday” program, After the Fire - Five Years Post Tripod
February 7th 7:00pm - 8:30pm
With Okanogan-Wenatchee Forest Service staff. At the Twisp River Pub. Free. 509.996.2870 or info@methowconservancy.org.
Inspired by the Methow Exhibit
January 7th - February 18th
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)
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).
Wine Bar Wednesday: Egon Steinebach et al
February 8th - 2nd 12:00am - 11:53am
Open at 5pm. Music begins at 7pm
Egon Steinebach et al. 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
Blackberry Bushes
February 10th - 11th
Bluegrass. 7PM. No Cover. Old Schoolhouse Brewery, 155 Riverside Winthrop. 509.996.3183
Literary Arts Night: Sam Lucy, Abbie Miller and Linda Robertson
February 11th 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Local writers Sam Lucy, Abbie Miller and Linda Robertson read their Methow Valley inspired short stories and poems. In conjunction with EXHIBIT INSPIRED BY THE METHOW. Free, donations encouraged to benefit Confluence Art Center's scholarship program.
DATES: Reading, Feb 11, 4-6pm. Exhibit Dates-Jan 7-Feb 18. CONTACT: 509.997.2787, www.confluencegallery.com. LOCATION: Confluence Gallery, Twisp.
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)
4th Annual Project Valentine: Choose LOVE !
February 14th
Give that special someone some L O V E ! Door No. 3 will be sending out handmade Valentine’s cards to all nominated Methow Valley residents. Please nominate your secret Valentine at Door No. 3:drop box: room three, MV Community Center, mail: PO Box 817, Twisp 98856.
CONTACT: doorno3twisp@gmail.com or call: 509.997.2044. (Valentine by Laura Gunnip)
Michael Brady Piano Recital: A Benefit for the Merc Playhouse
February 14th 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Michael Brady presents a solo piano recital as a benefit for the Merc. He will play five Impromptus by Franz Schubert and classical Spanish pieces by Abéniz and Granados. Admission by donation, with all proceeds benefitting The Merc Playhouse. Couples, families, siblings and all are welcome to celebrate on this Valentine holiday night with beautiful music.
Michael made his Methow Valley musical debut a decade ago at the concert celebrating the community’s purchase of the Merc’s piano, where he played one of the Schubert Impromptus that will be repeated on the 14th.
Admission by donation. At the Merc Playhouse, 101 S. Glover Street, Twisp WA. 997-PLAY (7529) or Michael Brady, 996.5002, www.mercplayhouse.org.
Wine Bar Wednesdays: Rob Thran
February 15th
Open at 5pm. Music begins at 7pm
Rob Thran. 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
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).
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 lucious cocktails for purchase. 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 for video.
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