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• July 3 - Friday     Trail Maintenance Work Party   Volunteer for Washington Trails --maintenance on Maple Pass Loop. 8:30am til about 3pm. No experience necessary. Bring your lunch, water & work gloves. Sign up: wta.org or (206)625-1367.

• July 3 - Sunday     Mazama Neighborhood Party   for Methow Conservancy's "Imagine the Methow" Campaign for Mazama, Lost River & upper valley neighborhoods. 5:30-7:30pm at Mazama Community Center. Pizza. More info at 996-2870.

• July 3 - Friday     Hottell Ragtime Jazz Band   plays for the senior dance at MV Senior Center after lunch. 12:30pm. More info at 997-7722.

• July 3 - Friday     DJ Travis   spins tunes at Salsa Mexican Grill in Twisp. 10pm-2am. Free. More info at 997-5500.

• July 3 - Friday     Bart Burnison   plays at Tim's Country Town Cafe in Carlton. 6pm. More info at 997-3433.

• July 3 - Friday     RT   performs at Burnt Finger BBQ in Winthrop. 6:30-8:30pm. More info at 996-8221.

• July 3 - Friday     Karaoke   at the Branding Iron in Twisp. 9pm.

• July 3 - Friday     Sister Monk   plays gypsy funk w/ latin influence at the Twisp River Pub. 9pm. $3. More info at 997-6822 or twispriverpub.com

• July 3 - Friday     Jahson Ites, Bobo David & Sick Donkey Records   perform reggae at East 20 Pizza. 8pm. Free. More info at 996-3996.

• July 3 - Friday     Alcoholics Anonymous   meets in the Electric Co-op Building, 93 W. Chewuch, Winthrop. 7pm. More info at 996-8174.

• July 3 - Friday     Rivertown Ramblers & Jake Shaw Trio   perform at Old Schoolhouse Brewery. Ramblers at 5pm. Trio at 7pm. Free. More info at 996-3183.

• July 3 - Friday     Steel Magnolias   Opening night of comedy-drama featuring local talent at the Merc Playhouse. 8pm. $5-$20. For more info, see Merc events

• July 3 - Friday     Plein Air   Paint with others in outdoor settings. 9am-3pm. Call 997-0172 for more information.

• July 4 - Saturday     Methow Mountain Boys   perform at Tim's Country Town Cafe. 7pm. Free. More info at 997-3433.

• July 4 - Saturday     Fireworks at Brewster   No fireworks in The Methow. Brewster fireworks over the Columbia at dusk. More info at (509)689-3464.

• July 4 - Saturday     Fireworks at Lake Chelan   No Fireworks in The Methow. Lake Chelan fireworks at Manson Bay approximately 10pm. More info at 1-800-4CHELAN.

• July 4 - Saturday     Buy Tickets for Sustainable Methow   Annual Incredible Drawing. 4 great packages. $10/ticket; 5 for $40. Tickets at Mazama Store, Almquist Gallery, Gear Heads, Methow Cycle, Confluence, Daily Business-Twp, Carlton Store.

• July 4 - Saturday     The Methow Arts Fest   an afternoon of music & entertainment, a dozen hands on art booths for all ages, food and more at the Twisp Park. 11:30am-4:30pm. $5 admission. Celebrating Twisp's 100th year. More info at Methow Arts Alliance (997-4004).

• July 4 - Saturday     Panda Conspiracy   performs at Twisp River Pub. 9pm. $5. More info at 997-6822.

• July 4 - Saturday     Trail Maintenance Work Party   Volunteer for Washington Trails helping maintain the Blue Lake Trail. No experience necessary. Bring your water lunch & work gloves. Sign up: (206) 625-1367 / www.wta.org.

• July 4 - Saturday     Phil Woras & Friends   perform at Old Schoolhouse Brewery in Winthrop. 7pm. More info at 996-3183.

• July 4 - Saturday     Steel Magnolias   Comedy-drama featuring local talent at the Merc Playhouse. 8pm. $5-$20. For more info, see Merc events.

• July 4 - Saturday     Twisp Farmers Market   Produce, plants, art, crafts, food and more at the MV Community Center parking lot in Twisp. 9am-1pm.

• July 4 - Saturday     Rivertown Ramblers   perform at the Cinnaomon Twisp Bakery Coffeehouse. 5:30-10:30pm. Free. More info at 997-5030.

• July 4 - Saturday     Independence Day Parade   11am on Glover St. Twisp

• July 4 - Saturday     Don Goodman   plays at the Burnt Finger BBQ in Winthrop. 6:30-8:30pm. More info at 996-8221.

• July 4 - Friday     Independence Day   On July 2, 1776, the 2nd Continental Congress approved a resolution of independence. The Declaration of Independence was approved on July 4 but not signed by most delegates until August 2, 1776

• July 4 - Saturday     Alcoholics Anonymous   meet at the Forest Service 24 W. Chewuch. 7pm. More info at 996-8174.

• July 5 - Sunday     Winthrop Artisans Market   Local art, crafts, food produce, plants and more at the Winthrop Park. 10am-2pm. More info at 996-2125.

• July 5 - Sunday     Terry Hunt   plays classical guitar at the Twisp River Pub. 6:30-8:30pm. Free. More info at 997-6822.

• July 5 - Sunday     Wild Mountain Thyme   plays at Burnt Finger BBQ in Winthrop. 6:30-8:30pm. More info at 996-8211.

• July 5 - Sunday     Bobo David   from Judgment Yard performs with Sick Donkey Records Showcase at Twisp River Pub. 8:30pm. $5. More info at 997-6822.

• July 5 - Sunday     Steel Magnolias   Comedy-drama featuring local talent at the Merc Playhouse. 2pm. $5-$20. For more info, see Merc events.

• July 6 - Monday     With Respect to Farming   the award winning film by Terry Hunt about farming in the Methow. Confluence Gallery. 7:30pm. $5. More info at 997-9344.

• July 6 - Monday     Food Handler Class   at Twisp River Pub. 10:30am. $10. More info at (509) 422-7388.

• July 7 - Tuesday     With Respect for Farming   the award winning film by Terry Hunt about farming in the Methow. Tappi Restaurant. 7:30pm. $5. More info at 997-9344.

• July 7 - Tuesday     (Kids) Be Creative at Your Library   Famously Fun NCRL Puppeteers. 10:30am at Winthrop Library (996-2685) and 1pm at Twisp Library(997-4681).

• July 7 - Tuesday     LEBED exercise   Therapeutic exercise with Nancy Farr at the Twisp Grange. Noon-1pm, 5:30-6:30pm. Free. More info at 996-2017.

• July 7 - Tuesday     Pipestone Music Camp   7/7-8/2. String and flute students (ages 8-18) invited to orchestra and chamber music day camp. $150-$200. More info and registration at 997-9344.

• July 7 - Tuesday     Frisbee   pick-up game of Ultimate Frisbee in the Twisp Park. 6:30pm.

• July 7 - Tuesday     A Day on The Farm   A show-and-tell of traditional animal husbandry and local food production. 7-8:30pm at Crown S Ranch. Methow Conservancy's First Tuesday program. More info at 996-2870.

• July 7 - Tuesday     Full Moon   occurs at 09:23 UT(GMT). Known as Blood Moon, Buck Moon.

• July 7 - Tuesday     The Mishras   from Benares play classical North Indian ragas and folk music at The Merc. 7:30 p.m. More information at 250-551-2229 or mishramusic@gmail.com

• July 7 - Tuesday thru Thursday     Little Star's Survivor Camp   for 7-9 year olds will provide children with some basic outdoor skills (& fun). $125 for 3 days. For more information, or to register, call Little Star at 996-2801.

• July 8 - Wednesday     Steel Magnolias   Comedy-drama featuring local talent at the Merc Playhouse. 8pm. $5-$20. For more info, see Merc events

• July 8 - Wednesday     Salsa (Dance) Lessons   with Jorge Osaiso at Sala Mexican Grill. 7pm. Free. For more info, call 997-5500.

• July 8 - Wednesday     West Aftrican Dance Class   for beginners in the Twisp Commons (by Community Center). 6-7:15pm. $10. More info at 997-0221.

• July 8 - Wednesday     The Family Dog Jazz Band   plays for Jazz in the Beer Garden at Twisp River Pub. 6:30pm. Free. More info at 997-6822 or twispriverpub.com

• July 8 - Wednesday     Mazama Market   Opening day of the market with produce, craft, food, and today fire truck, mazama-ambulance and John Almquist on the fiddle at the Mazama Community Center. 5-7pm.

• July 8 - Wednesday     Silk Painting in the Schoolyard Garden   for kids 12 and up (8-12 OK w/adult) with Tori Karpenko. 9am-noon. $60 (includes supplies). More information and registration at Confluence Gallery (997-2787).

• July 8 - Wednesday     Belly Dancing Class   for all levels at MV Community Center. 3:30-5ppm. $8. More info at (509) 429-0185.

• July 9 - Thursday     Meet Mayoral Candidate Boosman   Ask questions and discuss the future of Twisp. Twisp Grange 6-8pm. Info at 997-4840.

• July 9 - Thursday     Steel Magnolias   Comedy-drama featuring local talent at the Merc Playhouse. 8pm. $5-$20. For more info, see Merc events.

• July 9 - Thursday     Drop-in Art with Tamera Abate   2-3:30pm at Confluence Gallery. $15. More information and registration at Confluence Gallery (997-2787). For ages 8-12.

• July 9 - Thursday     Jazz Journey   performs at Old Schoolhouse Brewery. 7pm. Info at 996-3183.

• July 10 - Friday     BBQ, Music, Dancing   at the Twisp Airport. Full plate dinner 5:30 to 7pm then music and dancing. Tickets ($12) at event or pre-purchase from Don Owens (997-8051) or Morgan Smith (997-2311).

• July 10 - Friday     Steel Magnolias   Comedy-drama featuring local talent at the Merc Playhouse. 8pm. $5-$20. For more info, see Merc events.

• July 11 - Saturday-Sunday     Learn to Build a Cob Oven   Join Michelle Mondot & Mare Nameth for a weekend workshop on cob construction/plaster techniques. 10am-3pm. $150. Class limit 12. Register at 997-1050 or info@sustainablemethow.net

• July 11 - Saturday     Run The Sun   Five and 10 mile trail runs. Part of the Trail Run Series. For more info, see MVSTA's website.

• July 11 - Saturday     Woodside Avenue   plays high-energy folk rock at the Twisp Rive Pub. 8:30pm. Free. More info at 997-6822 or twispriverpub.com

• July 11 - Saturday     Conservation Education Fair   with the Methow Conservancy at the Twisp Commons adjacent to the Farmers' Market. 9am-1pm.

• July 11 - Saturday     Steel Magnolias   Comedy-drama featuring local talent at the Merc Playhouse. 8pm. $5-$20. For more info, see Merc events.

• July 11 - Saturdays     Landscape Drawing   w/ Michael Caldwell. July 11-August 1, 1-4 pm. $110 (inc. supplies). Discover the principals of composition. For students 17+. Register at Confluence Gallery (997-2787).

• July 11 - Saturday     Annual Pancake Breakfast   at the Twisp Airport. Complete breakfast served 7am-noon. $7/adult and $5/child under 12. Airplanes and other interesting items will be on display.

• July 11 - Saturday     Twisp Centennial Community Potluck   6-7:30pm at Twisp Valley Grange. Family Dog Dance for all ages following potluck ($5 donation/$10 for family). For more info contact Kim at 997-8050.

• July 12 - Sunday     Steel Magnolias   Comedy-drama featuring local talent at the Merc Playhouse. 2pm. $5-$20. For more info, see Merc events.

• July 14 - Tuesday     (Kids) Be Creative at Your Library   "Clay Pictures Stories and Crafts" 10:30am at the Winthrop Library(996-2685). "Dayton Edmonds Stories and Legends" 1pm at the Twisp Library (997-4681).

• July 14 - Tuesday-Thursday     Art in the Barn Camp   Summer art camp for ages 7-12. 9:30am-2:30pm. $80-$100. More info and registration at (509)429-1430.

• July 14 - Tuesday thru Thursday     Little Star's Campo Mexicano 1   for 6-9 year olds. Play, sing & have fun in Spanish. Three camps in a series are offered. $110 for 3 days. For more information, or to register, call Little Star at 996-2801.

• July 15 - Wednesday     Lake Walk and Water Exploration for Kids (6+)   Methow Conservancy's Nature Expeditions for Kids at Pearrygin Lake State Park. 10am-11:30am. Free. At least one parent must accompany the children they bring.

• July 15 - Wednesday     Steel Magnolias   Comedy-drama featuring local talent at the Merc Playhouse. 8pm. $5-$20. For more info, see Merc events.

• July 15 - Wednesday     Nancy Zahn & Glenn Issacson Quartet   play for Jazz in the Beer Garden at Twisp River Pub. 6:30pm. Free. More info at 997-6822 or twispriverpub.com

• July 16 - Thursday     Drop in Art with Tamera Abate   2-3:30pm at Confluence Gallery. $15. More information and registration at Confluence Gallery (997-2787). For ages 8-12.

• July 16 - Thursday     Steel Magnolias   Comedy-drama featuring local talent at the Merc Playhouse. 8pm. $5-$20. For more info, see Merc events.

• July 17 - Friday     Steel Magnolias   Comedy-drama featuring local talent at the Merc Playhouse. 8pm. $5-$20. For more info, see Merc events.

• July 17 - Friday     Megatron   plays funky jazz & soul at the Twisp River Pub. 8:30pm. Free. More info at 997-6822 or twispriverpub.com

• July 17 - Friday     Winthrop R&B Festival   Street dance with Randy Oxford & Patty Allen, Big Mumbo, The Rick Holmstrom Band. For details see: www.winthropbluesfestival.com

• July 18 - Saturday     Trail Maintenance Work Party   Volunteer with Washington Trails making improvements to Lone Fir (CG) Interpretive Trail. No experience necessary. Bring work gloves, water and your own lunch. Sign up: (206) 625-1367 / www.wta.org.

• July 18 - Saturday     Winthrop R&B Festival   22nd Annual. Music all day at the Blues Ranch. For details see www.winthropbluesfestival.com

• July 18 - Saturday     Native Seed Collection   Restoring Native Habitat Around Your Home Series 9am to Noon at Methow Natives. $10-$20. Class limit 12 people. See Methow Conservancy April enews for details or to register.

• July 18 - Friday     Steel Magnolias   Comedy-drama featuring local talent at the Merc Playhouse. 8pm. $5-$20. For more info, see Merc events.

• July 18 - Saturday     Greater Winthrop Neighborhood Party   for Methow Conservancy's "Imagine the Methow" Campaign. Details TBA

• July 18 - Saturday-Sunday     Barbershop and a Cappella Harmonies   Cascadia presents local and visiting artists as part of the Twisp Centennial Celebration. Twisp City Park. $10. More info at 997-0222.

• July 19 - Sunday     Trail Maintenance Work Party   Volunteer with Washington Trails making improvements to Lone Fir (CG) Interpretive Trail. No experience necessary. Bring work gloves, water and your own lunch. Sign up: (206) 625-1367 / www.wta.org.

• July 19 - Sunday     Sun Printing   Gather objects from nature to make cyanotype prints in a class with Laura Gunnip at Door No.3. 11am-3pm. $65. More information or register at 997-2044.

• July 19 - Sunday     Barbershop and a Cappella Harmonies   Cascadia presents local and visiting artists as part of the Twisp Centennial Celebration. Twisp City Park. $10. More info at 997-0222.

• July 19 - Sunday     Winthrop R&B Festival   22nd Annual. Music all day at the Blues Ranch. For details see www.winthropbluesfestival.com

• July 19 - Sunday     Steel Magnolias   Final performance of this comedy-drama featuring local talent at the Merc Playhouse. 2pm. $5-$20. For more info, see Merc events.

• July 20 - Monday     (Kids) Be Creative at Your Library   Nancy Stewart with Songs, Guitar and Displays 10:30am at the Winthrop Library(996-2685).

• July 21 - Tuesday thru Thursday     Little Star's Campo Mexicano 2   for 6-9 year olds. Play, learn & have fun in Spanish. Three camps in series are offered. $110 for 3 days. For more information, or to register, call Little Star at 996-2801.

• July 21 - Tuesday     (Kids) Be Creative at Your Library   Deidre Luvon "African Legends and Dance" 1pm at the Twisp Library (997-4681).

• July 21 - Tuesday-Thursday     Art in the Barn Camp   Summer art camp for ages 7-12. 9:30am-2:30pm. $80-$100. More info or registration at (509)429-1430.

• July 22 - Wednesday-Thursday     Collage & Monoprints   Workshop by Laura Gunnip and Robin Dogett at Door No. 3. 5-8pm. $65. More info and registration at 997-2044.

• July 22 - Wednesday     Open Merc   hosted by Marc Holm, this is a chance for performers of all types to play in a casual venue. 7pm. No Cover. Beverages available for purchase. More info at 997-7529.

• July 22 - Wednesday     Acrylic Painting Outdoors   with Kathy Meyers to help artists learn to deal with nature's surprises. Winthrop Park. 10am-3pm. Tuition: $120. Register at Confluence Gallery (997-2787).

• July 22 - Wednesday     Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble   TWO SHOWS! in the beer garden 6:30-8:30pm. Free. On stage 9:30pm to midnight. $5. More info at 997-6822 or twispriverpub.com

• July 23 - Thursday     Drop-in Art Classes with Tamera Abate   2-3:30pm at Confluence Gallery. $15. More information and registration at Confluence Gallery (997-2787). For ages 8-12.

• July 24 - Friday     Spare Rib and The BlueGrass Sauce   play bluegrass and folk rock at the Twisp River Pub. 9pm. $3. More info at 997-6822 or twispriverpub.com

• July 24 - Friday     Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival   at its new venue at the top of Signal Hill Road. Pre-concert 6:30pm. Concert 7:30pm. Festival Seating. $22. Under 18 free. For details, call 996-6000 or see the festival website.

• July 24 - Friday-Sunday     Western Themed Tumbleweed Run   by Great NW HOG Chapter 5390 & Harley-Davidson. Rides, games, parade and more. $50 in advance. For more info, see www.tumbleweedrun.com

• July 25 - Saturday     Taarka   does eclectic acoustic jam at Twisp River Pub. 9pm. $3. More info at 997-6822 or twispriverpub.com

• July 25 - Saturday     Western Themed Tumbleweed Run   by Great NW HOG Chapter 5390 & Harley-Davidson. Rides, games, parade and more. $50 in advance. Pancake Bfast $5. For more info, see www.tumbleweedrun.com

• July 25 - Saturday     Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival   at its new venue at the top of Signal Hill Road. 7:30pm. Festival Seating. $22. Under 18 free. For details, call 996-6000 or see the festival website.

• July 26 - Sunday     Western Themed Tumbleweed Run   by Great NW HOG Chapter 5390 & Harley-Davidson. Rides, games, parade and more. $50 in advance. For more info, see www.tumbleweedrun.com

• July 26 - Sunday     Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival   at its new venue at the top of Signal Hill Road. Community Concert "In Celebration of Young Virtuosity". 4pm. Festival Seating. Under 18 free. For details, call 996-6000 or see the festival website.

• July 28 - Tuesday thru Thursday     Little Star's Campo Mexicano   for 6-9 year olds. Play, sing & have fun in Spanish. Three camps in a series are offered. $110 for 3 days. For more information, or to register, call Little Star at 996-2801.

• July 28 - Tuesday     (Kids) Be Creative at Your Library   Learn and Laugh with NCRL Puppeteers. 10:30am at Winthrop Library(996-2685). 1pm at Twisp Library(997-4681).

• July 28 - Tuesday     Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival   "Wine and Song" at its new venue at the top of Signal Hill Road. 7:30pm. Festival Seating. $22. Under 18 free. For details, call 996-6000 or see the festival website.

• July 28 - Tuesday-Thursday     Art in the Barn Camp   Summer art camp for ages 7-12. 9:30am-2:30pm. $80-$100. More info or registration at (509)429-1430.

• July 29 - Wednesday     Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival   Open rehearsal at the Twisp River Pub. 8pm.

• July 30 - Thursday     Drop-in Art with Tamera Abate   2-3:30pm at Confluence Gallery. $15. More information and registration at Confluence Gallery (997-2787). For ages 8-12.

• July 31 - Friday     Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival   at its new venue at the top of Signal Hill Road. 7:30pm. Festival Seating. $22. Under 18 free. For details, call 996-6000 or see the festival website.

• July 31 - Friday     Sons of the Widow James   Rock'n Roll songs about freedom and wide open spaces at the Twisp River Pub. 9pm. More info at 997-6822 or twispriverpub.com

• August 1 - Saturday     Horse Country   Exhibit at Confluence Gallery and Art Center. Opening reception 4-8pm. Show runs through September 19. More info at 997-2797.

• August 1 - Saturday     Peligro Exhibit   Opening reception for encaustic paintings by Richard Price and sculptural clay by Jim Limardi 6-9pm at Peligro. Show runs through September 25. More info at 997-9700.

• August 1 - Saturday     Trail Maintenance Work Party   Volunteer with Washington Trails making improvements to Lone Fir (CG) Interpretive Trail. No experience necessary. Bring work gloves, water and your own lunch. Sign up: (206) 625-1367 / www.wta.org.

• August 1 - Saturday     Christen, Cherrington,Karcher, Aspenwell & Powel Opening Reception   at Winthrop Gallery 6-8pm. Show runs from July 30-Aug 31. For more info, call 996-3925.

• August 1 - Saturday     Passing Liberty   plays rock'n roll at the Twisp River Pub. 9pm. Free. More info at 997-6822 or twispriverpub.com

• August 1 - Saturday     Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival   at its new venue at the top of Signal Hill Road. 7:30pm. Festival Seating. $22. Under 18 free. For details, call 996-6000 or see the festival website.

• August 1 - Saturday     Landscape Drawing   4 sessions (Aug 1,8,15,22) with Michael Caldwell. 1-4pm. For students 17 and older. $110 (includes supplies). Register at Confluence Gallery (997-2787).

• August 2 - Sunday     Trail Maintenance Work Party   Volunteer with Washington Trails making improvements to Lone Fir (CG) Interpretive Trail. No experience necessary. Bring work gloves, water and your own lunch. Sign up: (206) 625-1367 / www.wta.org.

• August 4 - Tusday thru Thursday     Little Star's Yoga Camp   for 7-10 year olds. Yoga and healthy lifestyle skills will be presented using nature, stories and our imaginations. $110 for 3 days. For more information, or to register, call Little Star at 996-2801.

• August 4 - Tuesday     (Kids) Be Creative at Your Library   Sunflower Stories and Craft at 10:30am Winthrop Library(996-2685). Erik Brooks: "Help Create a Picture Book" (Interactive Storytime) 1pm at Twisp Library(997-4681).

• August 4 - Tuesday-Thursday     Art in the Barn Camp   Summer art camp for ages 7-12. 9:30am-2:30pm. $80-$100. More info or registration at (509)429-1430.

• August 5 - Wednesday     Best of the West Summer Picnic   to benefit Shafer Museum and Methow Conservancy. Contact The Conservancy at 996-2870 for more information or tickets.

• August 5 - Wednesday     Rivertown Ramblers   play for Jazz in the Beer Garden at Twisp River Pub. 6:30pm. Free. More info at 997-6822 or twispriverpub.com

• August 6 - Thursday     Full Moon   occurs at 00:57 UT(GMT). Known as Green Corn Moon, Sturgeon Moon.

• August 8 - Saturday     Tour of Potential Garden Projects   from class on Restoring Native Habitat Around Your Home Series 9am to Noon at Methow Natives. $10-$20. Class limit 12 people. See Methow Conservancy April enews for details or to register.

• August 8 - Saturday     Lazy Bones with the Jake Shaw Trio   play rock, jazz fusion, funk at Twisp River Pub. 9pm. $5. More info at 997-6822 or twispriverpub.com

• August 8 - Saturday     The Methow Dance Collective   performance ending with dance party at the Twisp Park. By donation. More info (or to join in the performance) at 997-1032.

• August 11 - Tuesday thru Thursday     Little Star's Yoga Camp   for 4-6 year olds. Yoga and healthy lifestyle skills will be presented using nature, stories and our imaginations. $110 for 3 days. For more information, or to register, call Little Star at 996-2801.

• August 11 - Tuesday     (Kids) CELEBRATE Being Creative at Your Library   Summer Reading Program Party. 1pm at MV Community Center Gym. Swinging Mendros Music, Parachute, Snacks and Crafts. More info at Twisp Library(997-4681) or Winthrop Library(996-2685).

• August 11 - Tuesday-Thursday     Art in the Barn Camp   Summer art camp for ages 7-12. 9:30am-2:30pm. $80-$100. More info or registration at (509)429-1430.

• August 12 - Wednesday     Bound for the Methow   Methow History with authors Kit Cramer and Karen West. Methow Conservancy's 1st "Tuesday" Program. 7pm at the Shafer Museum.

• August 13 - Thursday     Curator Michael Caldwell's Presentation   discussing the work of artists in Confluence's Horse Country exhibit. 3:30-5pm at Confluence Gallery and Art Center (997-2787).

• August 13 - Thursday     Old Fashion Ice Cream Social with Cake   Actual Date of Incorporation of Town of Twisp. Twisp is celebrating its 100th birthday.

• August 13 - Thursday     Ron and Opal Erickson   Humor, classic country and gospel at Salsa's Amphitheater. 6:30pm. By donation. More info at 997-1032.

• August 14 - Friday     The American Songbook   Bill & Mamie bring you songs (& their stories) from the 20s thru the 50s. Merc Playhouse 7pm. Tickets 6:30pm at the door, adults $10, seniors/youth $8. More info at www.theamericansongbook.com

• August 14 - Friday     Two Rivers Powwow   Heart of the Methow Native American Powwow in the Twisp CIty Park. More info at 997-4704(Glenn) or 997-7384(Ron). Details TBA.

• August 15 - Saturday     Two Rivers Powwow   Heart of the Methow Native American Powwow in the Twisp City Park. More info at 997-4704(Glenn) or 997-7384(Ron). Details TBA.

• August 15 - Saturday     South (Methow) Valley Neighborhood Party   for Methow Conservancy's "Imagine the Methow" Campaign. Details TBA

• August 15 - Saturday     Evening of **Stargazing**   Guided tour with David Ward at Liberty Bell High School. 9-11pm. Bring a telescope if you have one.

• August 15 - Saturday     Handful of Luvin'   Alternative rock'n roll at Twisp River Pub. 9pm. $5. More info at 997-6822 or twispriverpub.com

• August 15 - Saturday     Trail Maintenance Work Party   Volunteer with Washington Trails making improvements to Lone Fir (CG) Interpretive Trail. No experience necessary. Bring work gloves, water and your own lunch. Sign up: (206) 625-1367 / www.wta.org.

• August 16 - Sunday     Two Rivers Powwow   Heart of the Methow Native American Powwow in the Twisp City Park. More info at 997-4704(Glenn) or 997-7384(Ron). Details TBA.

• August 16 - Sunday     Trail Maintenance Work Party   Volunteer with Washington Trails making improvements to Lone Fir (CG) Interpretive Trail. No experience necessary. Bring work gloves, water and your own lunch. Sign up: (206) 625-1367 / www.wta.org.

• August 17 - Monday-Friday     Life Drawing with Jody Olson   August 17-21, 7-9 pm. Tuition: $120. (Materials list) Overview of basic anatomy,sculpting,and more. More information and registration at Confluence Gallery (997-2787).

• August 18 - Tuesday     (Kids) Be Creative at Your Library   Baggy Bookmaking/Printmaking Craft and Stories. 10:30am at Winthrop Library(996-2685) and 1pm at Twisp Library(997-4681).

• August 18 - Tuesday-Friday     Horse Painting and Sculpting for Kids   with Jody Olson. Four days (Aug. 18-21) of horses at beautiful Bear Creek Equestrian Ctr. 10:30am-noon. $55. For ages 8-12. More information and registration at Confluence Gallery (997-2787).

• August 18 - Tuesday-Thursday     Art in the Barn Camp   Summer art camp for ages 7-12. 9:30am-2:30pm. $80-$100. More info or registration at (509)429-1430.

• August 19 - Wednesday     Nancy Zahn and Glenn Issacson Quartet   play for Jazz in the Beer Garden at Twisp River Pub. 6:30pm. Free. More info at 997-6822 or twispriverpub.com

• August 21 - Friday     Artist Book   Slideshow and discussion about creating artist books. Location TBA. 7-8pm. Free. More info at 997-2044

• August 21 - Friday     The Heroes of Woodstock   at the Winthrop Blues Ranch includes Jefferson Starship, Canned Heat, Big Brother and more. Tickets $69 and up. see www.woodstockatwinthrop.com or call 1-800-422-3048.

• August 22 - Saturday-Sunday     Creating Artist Books   Intensive with Laura Gunnip and Robin Doggett in creating artist books at Door No. 3, Twisp. 9am-3pm. $160. More info and registration at 997-2044.

• August 22 - Saturday     The Heroes of Woodstock   at the Winthrop Blues Ranch includes Jefferson Starship, Canned Heat, Big Brother and more. Tickets $69 and up. see www.woodstockatwinthrop.com or call 1-800-422-3048.

• August 25 - Tuesday     (Kids) Be Creative at Your Library   Postcard Portrait Craft and Stories. 10:30am at Winthrop Library(996-2685). 1pm at Twisp Library(997-4681).

• August 26 - Wednesday     Acrylic Painting Outdoors   with Kathy Meyers to help artists learn to deal with nature's surprises. Twisp Park. 10am-3pm. Tuition: $120. Register at Confluence Gallery (997-2787).

• August 26 - Wednesday     Family Dog Jazz Band   play for Jazz in the Beer Garden at Twisp River Pub. 6:30pm. Free. More info at 997-6822 or twispriverpub.com

• August 29 - Saturday     3 Leg Torso Concert   features beautiful music influenced by world traditions. 8pm at the Winthrop Park. $15 donation. $5 students. BBQ dinner and drinks available. More info as available or call MAA 997-4004.

• August 29 - Saturday     Cutthroat Classic   Run from Rainy Pass to Cutthroat Trailhead. Part of Trail Run Series. For more info, see MVSTA's website.

• August 29 - Saturday     Trail Maintenance Work Party   Volunteer with Washington Trails making improvements to Lone Fir (CG) Interpretive Trail. No experience necessary. Bring work gloves, water and your own lunch. Sign up: (206) 625-1367 / www.wta.org.

• August 29 - Saturday     Mosaic Brass Quintet   Cascadia presents music from Bach to Ellington and Mozart to Porter at the Shafter Historical Museum. $10. More info at 997-0222.

• August 30 - Sunday     Trail Maintenance Work Party   Volunteer with Washington Trails making improvements to Lone Fir (CG) Interpretive Trail. No experience necessary. Bring work gloves, water and your own lunch. Sign up: (206) 625-1367 / www.wta.org.