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- March
13
Dolly & The King Casino Night Mark your calendars for the premier spring event of 2010. On March 13th the Methow Valley Community School and "Let It Ride" Event Productions team up to bring you a fabulous night of VEGAS fun.
This exciting event will host a variety of entertainment to include gambling tables with Blackjack, Texas Hold 'Em, Double Roulette and Craps. There will be several full service bars and a Vegas - style buffet sure to transport you from mud season in the Methow straight to the thrills and frills of an evening of Vegas style fun.
Don't miss the exciting entertainment we have planned for the night - Dolly Parton meets Elvis and his Showgirls lip sync competition! Our MC is sure to Rock you Round the clock way past midnight! You can even get married or renew your wedding vows in the Wedding Chapel.
There will be drawings for vacation packages to exotic places like Costa Rica, New Zealand as well packages to Seattle, Stehekin, Kids' packages and more.
Viva Las Vegas attire is encouraged so grab your friends, get dressed to the 9's and join in the fun.
Purchase tickets ($35) online at Brown Paper Tickets, or in the Methow at Blue Star Coffee Roasters, Winthrop Physical Therapy & Fitness or at the Methow Valley Community School office. Tickets include the buffet, 1 free drink and gambling chips to get you started.
Location: Winthrop Barn
Website: www.mvcommunityschool.org
Contact Name: Methow Valley Community School - Phone: 509-996-4447
- March
13
Mexican Fiesta THE MEXICAN FIESTA RIDES AGAIN! This event will benefit the Methow Valley Community Center. Everyone come to enjoy enchiladas, ensalada, arroz y frijoles starting at 6pm. Slides of beautiful Mexico, piñatas for the kids, music, and cervesas. Call 997-2926 to sign up and volunteer.
Location: The Methow Valley Community Center
Phone: 509-997-2926
- March
20
Bite of the Methow Taste the delectable works from local chefs, cooks, bakers and homes in/around the Methow Valley. Doors open at 5:00 pm. Silent and live auction too.
Location: Winthrop Barn Time: 5:00 PM
Contact Name: Winthrop Kiwanis - Phone: 509 996 3631
- March
21
Susie Stephens Memorial Bike Ride It's that time of year again. Time to dust off your bike and dig out your helmet for the 8th annual Susie Stephens Memorial Bike Ride. Join the Methow Conservancy, friends of Susie Stephens and bicycle enthusiasts for a casual ride to celebrate the inspiring life Susie Stephens. Meet at the Winthrop Park (by the Barn) at 11:00am on Sunday March 21st. Folks can break into a couple different groups depending on ability and time, and head out for a ride. Everyone who is able will meet back in the park after the ride for lunch (bring your own). Please bring your own bike and helmet, and a lunch. RSVPs are not necessary but feel free to call the Conservancy at 996-2870 if you'd like to let them know you are coming.
Susie was the Development Director at the Methow Conservancy from 2000 - 2002. In March 2002 she was tragically hit and killed by a bus in St. Louis. Susie was an avid cyclist, and a passionate advocate of bicycles for transportation, travel and recreation, as well as for bicycle and pedestrian safety. The Conservancy honors her and her work every year with this ride and invites others to join them. The Methow Conservancy also created the "Susie Stephens Award" to honor those who carry on Susie's endless energy for and belief that education about conservation can make a difference. The Susie Stephens award has been given annually since 2005.
Location: Winthrop Park Time: 11:00 AM
Website: www.methowconservancy.org
Contact Name: Mary Kiesau - Phone: 509-996-2870
- April
10
Winthrop Art Walk Various galleries involved. 5-7 pm.
Location: downtown Winthrop Time: 5:00 PM
Website: www.winthropgallery.com
Contact Name: Winthrop Gallery - Phone: 509 996 3925
- April
17
"Deepening the Wonder" Exhibit, 4/17-5/29 Opening reception, Saturday, April 17, 4-8 pm. More info to follow at a future date.
Location: Confluence Gallery
Email: info@confluencegallery.com
Website: www.confluencegallery.com
Contact Name: Confluence Gallery - Phone: 509 997 2787
- April
17
Faustwork Mask Theatre Body language, psychological insight and humor are the driving forces used by solo artist Robert Faust, the Mask Messenger. His show illuminates and expands the concept of the mask, exploring its relationship to human psychology, business, fashion, art, dance, and theatre. Through a menagerie of characters, he unmasks the folly humans encounter when they act as if life were simple and appearances were not deceiving. In vignettes ranging from comic to poignant to bizarre, the show includes expressive silent masks brought to life with outrageous physicality; comic characters who speak from behind half-masks; and exotic creatures created by masks worn other parts of the body. There is quick-change artistry, an occasional "celebrity" appearance, and physical distortions that baffle the eyes and dance to the edge of reality and back.
The success of The Mask Messenger is due to the fact that it offers not only comic exuberance, but also new insights into the artistic, cultural, and historical aspects of the mask. Mr. Faust will be spending a week in Okanogan County, performing in 6 regional schools, offering a professional development workshop for teachers, as part of Methow Arts' Okanogan Region Arts Education Partnership. The public performance at the Winthrop Barn is on Saturday, April 17 at 7pm. It will be a celebration of arts education and feature and opening performance by 1st, 2nd and 6th graders from Methow Valley Elementary who have developed masks and vignettes with regional teaching artists Jody Olson and Spurlin Soya. Tickets are available online at Brown Paper Tickets.com and locally at Daily Business in Twisp and Winthrop. $15 advance, $18 at the door. Students are $5, 6 and under are free and encouraged to attend with their parents.
Location: Winthrop Barn Time: 7:00 PM
Email: info@methowarts.org
Website: www.@methowarts.org
Contact Name: Methow Arts - Phone: 509 997 4004
- April
22
'Methow Aviary' Exhibit, 4/22-5/31 Artist Reception and Artwalk, April 10, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.
Location: Winthrop Gallery
Website: www.winthropgallery.com
Contact Name: Winthrop Gallery - Phone: 509-996-3925
- April
23
Backcountry Horsemen Spring Ride, 4/23-25 26th annual spring ride organized through the Methow Valley Backcountry Horsemen. All riders must register. Registration on Friday, first rider out on the trail on Saturday at 10 am. Buckaroo breakfast, poker ride, campfire entertainment, bbq lunch on the trail, spectacular scenery, silent auction and so much more. Fun for the entire family.
Location: Beaver Creek Campground
Email: nancyp@methow.com
Website: www.mvbch.com
Contact Name: Nancy Palagruti - Phone: 509 997 4802
- May
1
Sunflower Relay & Iron Event 26 mile trail run, ironman or team relay.
Location: Mazama/Twisp Time: 8:30 AM
Email: info@mvsta.com
Website: www.mvsta.com
Contact Name: MVSTA - Phone: 509 996 3287
- May
3
Ride To Rendezvous, 5/3-7 Saddle up or ride a wagon. 100 riders, 20 wagons and a ton of fun expected. Join the Washington Outfitters and Guides Association (WOGA) on their annual four night (horse or wagon) ride into Winthrop. Bring your own mount, rent a mount or ride in a WOGA wagon.
Location: Up in dem hills
Email: info@woga.org
Website: www.woga.org
Contact Name: WOGA - Phone: 509 997 1080
- May
7
Winthrop 49er Days, 5/7-9 Relive the late 1800's during this three day event. Parade, events, games, country music, cowboy dinner and poetry, packers contest and much, much more. See our on-line "Major Events" page for further details.
Location: Downtown Winthrop
Email: info@winthropwashington.com
Website: www.winthropwashington.com
Contact Name: Winthrop Chamber of Commerce - Phone: 888 463 8469
- May
7
Dollar Watch Cowboy Jamboree Laughter, country charm, wonderful music and something unexpected make the Dollar Watch Cowboy Jamboree a hit show. Tim Hus, Canadian Cowboy Phenomenon will join the Dollar Watch gang Friday Night kicking off 49er Weekend in Winthrop. Tim Hus has a voice sweeter than a Husqvarna chainsaw, a wit that is sharper than rusty barbed wire, and a list of songs longer than a Saskatchewan fence line! Tim has already taken Canada by storm and has set his sights south of the Kickin' Horse Line! Visit Tim's web site: www.timhus.ca This is an artist you can brag about having seen in years to come!
Horse Crazy Cowgirl Band, nationally recognized by the Western Music Association as the best "Trio" of the year, and winners of The Crescendo Award for most promising talent in 2009, will be on hand to showcase. Horse Crazy performing for the largest cowboy gathering in Canada with Tim Hus recently, and came away saying, "People in the Methow must see and hear this man!" While Horse Crazy is a local group, they bring pure iron pyrite & we mean gold, to the program.
Dave McClure, cowboy poet and author will be back, because he is the best announcer this side of the Missouri River! Dave's zany humor and original wit are always the talk of the town.
Tickets are $10.00 and available at Red Apple Market in Winthrop, and the Winthrop Inn.Location: Winthrop Barn Time: 7:00 PM
Email: yodel@horsecrazycowgirlband.com
Website: www.horsecrazycowgirl.band
Contact Name: Lauralee Northcott - Phone: (509) 996 2404
- May
29
Mazama 10K Run/Breakfast 10K Run (1k and 5K for kids 12 and under). And don't forget the popular pancake breakfast after the run.
Location: Mazama Time: 9:00 AM
Email: info@mvsta.com
Website: www.mvsta.com
Contact Name: MVSTA - Phone: 509 996 3287
- May
29
Shafer Museum Opens Walk through the past. Hundreds of genuine pieces from the days of the pioneers displayed in a life-size replica of an early Methow Valley settlement. See our on-line "Visitor Info/Winthrop History" page for further details.
Location: Winthrop
Website: www.shafermuseum.com
Contact Name: Shafer Museum - Phone: 509 996 2712
- May
29
Methow Valley Rodeo, 5/29-30 Methow Valley Rodeo - 39th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Rodeo. Broncs, Bulls and Barrells, starts at 12:00 noon both days. Junior Rodeo on Sat May 29th (only) starts at 9 am. Located half-way between Twisp and Winthrop off Twin Lakes Road. Adults: $10, 7-12 years $5, and 6 & under free.
Location: Winthrop Rodeo Grounds Time: 12:00 PM
Contact Name: Methow Valley Horsemen - Phone: 509 996 2439
- June
5
"Harvesting the Light" Exhibit, 6/5-7/24 Opening reception, Saturday, June 5, 4-8 pm.
Location: Confluence Gallery
Email: info@confluencegallery.com
Website: www.confluencegallery.com
Contact Name: Confluence Gallery - Phone: 509 997 2787
- June
19
Winthrop Wine Festival 6th annual Winthrop Wine Festival. Further details can be found on our on-line "Major Events" page.
Location: Winthrop Park Time: 2:00 PM
Email: info@winthropwashington.com
Website: www.winthropwshington.com
Contact Name: Winthrop Chamber of Commerce - Phone: 888 463 8469
- June
25
Professional Theater - Star Spangled Girl, 6/25-7/11 Further info forthcoming.
Location: The Merc Playhouse
Email: info@mercplayhouse.org
Website: www.mercplayhouse.org
Contact Name: Jane Hubrig, Managing Director - Phone: 509-997-7529
- July
4
Twisp Parade Annual 4th of July parade.
Location: Twisp Time: 11:00 AM
Contact Name: Antler's Saloon - Phone: 509 997 5693
- July
17
Winthrop R & B Festival, 7/16-18 The 23rd annual Winthrop R & B Festival returns again to the Winthrop Blues Ranch, located just one mile from downtown Winthrop. Tickets, music line-up, festival site, volunteer info, camping, vending info, etc can be found on their website.
Location: Winthrop Blues Ranch
Email: president@winthropbluesfestival.org
Website: www.winthropbluesfestival.com
Contact Name: Winthrop Music Association - Phone: 509 997 3837
- July
30
Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival, 7/30-8/7 Classical music at various venues (inside and out) throughout the Winthrop area. See our "Major Events/MV Chamber Music Festival" page for further details and schedule.
Location: Winthrop
Website: www.methowmusicfestival.org
Contact Name: MV Chamber Music Festival - Phone: 509 996 6000
- July
31
Methow Valley Tour of Homes The public is welcomed to view the houses and creative landscaping of several local homeowners. Advance tickets required. Tickets $25. Self-guided tour. 10 am - 5 pm.
Location: Various Time: 10:00 AM
Email: info@confluencegallery.com
Website: www.confluencegallery.com
Contact Name: Confluence Gallery - Phone: 509 997 2787
- July
31
"Weathering Change" Exhibit, 7/31-9/18 An opening reception for artists, members, sponsors and guests will be held Jul 31, 4-8 p.m.
Location: Confluence Gallery
Email: info@confluencegallery.com
Website: www.confluencegallery.com
Contact Name: Confluence Gallery - Phone: 509 997 2787
- August
6
professsional Theater - "Tuesdays with Morrie", 8/6-22 Further info forthcoming.
Wednesdays through Saturdays 7:30 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. 101 S. Glover Street, Twisp WA Tickets $18-20 Adults, $5-10 Youth under 18Location: Merc Playhouse
Email: info@mercplayhouse.org
Website: www.mercplayhouse.org
Contact Name: Jane Hubrig, Managing Director - Phone: 509-997-7529
- August
28
NC Oldtime Fiddlers Contest, 8/28-29 See our "Major Events" page for further details.
Location: Winthrop Park Time: 9:00 AM
Email: acme@methow.com
Website: www.methownet.com/fiddle/
Contact Name: Brad Pinkerton - Phone: 509 996 2111
- September
4
Methow Valley Rodeo, 9/4-5 Methow Valley Rodeo - 39th Annual Labor Day Weekend Rodeo, P.W.R.A. approved. Bareback, Saddle Bronc & Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Breakaway Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping and Women's Barrel Racing. Rodeo starts at 1 p.m. both days. Located half-way between Twisp and Winthrop off Twin Lakes Road. Adults $10, 7-12 years $5, and 6 & under free.
Location: Winthrop Rodeo Grounds Time: 1:00 PM
Contact Name: Methow Valley Horsemen - Phone: 509 996 2439
- September
11
Winthrop Auto Rallye Join us for the 35th annual auto rallye. See our on-line "Major Events" for further details.
Location: Downtown Winthrop
Email: info@winthropwashington.com
Contact Name: Winthrop Chamber of Commerce - Phone: 888 463 8469
- September
18
Winthrop Chamber Golf Tournament 8th annual Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. 15-four person teams. $60 p/p includes cart, green fees, door prizes and lunch. Shotgun start at 9:00 am. BIG prizes. Sign up now as this event fills up fast.
Location: Bear Creek Golf Course Time: 8:30 AM
Email: info@winthropwashington.com
Contact Name: Winthrop Chamber - Phone: 888 463 8469
- September
24
Winthrop Barn Square Dance, 9/24-25 Square dancers from around the NW meet in Winthrop for the weekend. Friday and Saturday night dances at 7:30 pm, street dance at 11 am on Saturday too.
Location: Winthrop Barn
Email: dpreedy@netzero.net
Contact Name: Dan Preedy - Phone: 509 238 2020
- September
25
"Nature Always Wins" Exhibit, 9/25-11/6 Opening reception Saturday, Sep 25, 4-8 pm. Further details regarding the exhibit upcoming.
Location: Confluence Gallery
Email: info@conflucencegallery.com
Website: www.confluencegallery.com
Contact Name: Confluence Gallery - Phone: 509 997 2787