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  • August 6     Professsional Theater - Tuesdays with Morrie, 8/6-22   August 6 - 22, 2010 at the Merc Playhouse
    Friday, Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m.
    Sunday shows at 2 p.m.


    The play is based on the autobiographical story by Mitch Albom about an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. Sixteen years after graduation, Mitch happens to catch Morrie's appearance on a television news program and learns that his old professor is battling Lou Gehrig's Disease. Mitch is reunited with Morrie, and what starts as a simple visit turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a last class in the meaning of life. This story proves that sometimes when you lose your way, you find it again in the most unexpected places.

    Directed by Patrick Lacey. Tickets available online or at Trail's End Bookstore in Winthrop. $20 Adults, $10 Youth 18 & under. A "Pay-What-You-Can" performance held Wednesday, August 11 at 7:30 p.m. In addition, there will be a chance to compare the play with the book in a special Book Discussion Night on Wednesday, August 18, immediately following the performance.

    Location: Merc Playhouse   
    Email: info@mercplayhouse.org
    Website: www.mercplayhouse.org
    Contact Name: Jane Hubrig, Managing Director - Phone: 509-997-7529


  • August 7     Methow Valley Home Tour   Methow Valley Home Tour Theme: Recreational Retreats

    A self-guided tour through eight exceptional retreats including seven private residences and one nightly-rental. Each home provides a quiet respite from city-life and inspires relaxation, family time and outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, horseback riding and gardening.

    Tickets $25 or four for $80 to encourage car pooling. Tickets available at Confluence Gallery. 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


  • August 16     Youth Summer Drama Camps, 8/16-20   For Kids ages 8 - 18, August 16 - 21.
    Led by Camp Director: Julie Wenzel, the camps will focus on musical theater, with training in singing, dancing, scenes and monologues. Kids will also have a chance to build and design set pieces and costumes.
    Camps hours are Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with a culminating performance on Saturday afternoon. Cost is $200 per week. A $50 deposit is required to hold a spot, with the balance due before the first day of camp. Some partial scholarships are available. To register, call 997-7529. The Merc Playhouse, 101 S. Glover St., Twisp

    Location: The Merc Playhouse   
    Email: info@mercplayhouse.org
    Website: www.mercplayhouse.org
    Contact Name: Jane Hubrig - Phone: 509-997-7529


  • August 25     Open Merc!   Hosted by Marc Holm. 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. 101 S. Glover St., Twisp, WA

    Location: The Merc Playhouse    Time: 7:00 PM
    Email: info@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 Events in the Methow Valley September
  • 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: events@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: events@winthropwashington.com
    Contact Name: Winthrop Chamber - Phone: 888 463 8469

  • September 21     Fun-Run-dRaiser   Run, race, jog or walk the LBHS cross country course. 2.73 miles over a dirt and grass course with one creek negotiation. This is a fundraiser for the Liberty Bell High School boys and girls cross country team. Suggestion donation is 25 cents per year of age. FREE for LBHS XC alumni. Prize for the participant finishing closest to their predicted finishing time. No watches, timepieces, cell phones, hour glasses, etc allowed. This open race will follow all the scheduled junior and senior high school races at the site. Come early and cheer on all the runners. Register on site. Start and finish near the park store. Parking at east campground day use parking area.

    Location: Pearrygin Lake State Park    Time: 5:30 PM
    Email: c_herlihy@yahoo.com
    Contact Name: Craig Herlihy - Phone: 509-996-8279

  • 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

October Events in the Methow October
  • October 1     Fall Bike & Film Festival, 10/1-3   This annual event features biking opportunities for the whole family: cross country races, road rides of 35, 70, or 100 miles through some of North Central Washington's most inviting scenery, and awesome mountain bike rides for different skill levels and ages and a bike rodeo for riders ten years and under make this a wonderful family event.
    You, the rider can submit your best cycling film. $500 cash prize for the top film. Submision deadline August 30. Guidelines and more info on the website.

    Location: Winthrop   
    Email: info@mvsta.com
    Website: www.bikethemethow.com
    Contact Name: MVSTA - Phone: 509-996-3287

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