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- January
27
The Trip to Bountiful, 1/27-28 The Merc Playhouse presents a Readers' Theater production of The Trip to Bountiful, a play by Horton Foote. January 27 & 28, 2012
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.
Directed by Laurelle Walsh, the play will be performed by Michael Carmichael, Emily Doran, Jeremiah Gallivan, Rebecca Kinney, Jane Pappidas, Frank Vander Wall, Laurelle Walsh and Joseph Weaver. Admission is by donation.
Location: Merc Playhouse Time: 7:00 PM
Email: info@mercplayhouse.org
Website: www.mercplayhouse.org
Contact Name: Jane Hubrig, Managing Director - Phone: 509-997-7529
- February
2
Groundhog Day JOIN THE COMMUNITY OF WINTHROP, WASHINGTON on Groundhog Day, Thursday, February 2nd as we ski and search for Wilbur the Winthrop Whistle pig.
Will Wilbur be spotted retreating into his home after seeing his shadow and ensuring six more weeks of winter?
The media and the public are invited to join our local, Methow Valley Naturalists at 9:00am on Thursday, February 2nd for a cross-country ski tour from the Winthrop Town Trailhead, along the Community Trail in search of Wilbur. And by search, we mean search. Unlike his eastern brethren, Punxsutawney Phil, Wilbur is not much of a show-boat groundhog. Rather than mugging for cameras and fanfare, Winthrop Wilbur is aloof and free to be a groundhog. We don't cage him here, but rather search for him on the local ski and snowshoe trails through town and about. Our ski tour will be led by local Naturalists, Steve and Kim Bondi from North Cascades Basecamp, who will assist us with groundhog spotting and tracking! This casual nordic ski tour will run from 9:00-11:00am.
The proclamation and celebration announcing either the extension or the end of Winter will take place at 11:30am back at the Winthrop Town Trailhead. In 2011, Wilbur correctly proclaimed six more weeks of winter.
We invite all media representatives to join us for this unique celebration of Winter & or possibly Spring.Location: Winthrop Town Trailhead Time: 9:00 AM
Email: winthrop.marketing@gmail.com
Website: www.winthropwashington.com
Contact Name: Kristen Smith - Phone: 509-996- 8179
- February
17
The Lost Fingers These irreverent gypsy jazz vagabonds will delight you with their surprisingly smart covers of 80's classics. THE LOST FINGERS is a Canadian gypsy jazz music group based in Quebec City. The band's name was inspired by gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt who lost the use of two fingers following a fire. Its members are Alex Morissette (backing vocals, double bass), Dr. Christian "Dirt" Roberge (lead vocals, guitar), and Byron "Maiden" Mikaloff (backing vocals, guitar). Lost in the 80s, their 2008 debut album, earned a platinum certification for sales of 100,000 within Quebec alone within 12 weeks of its release. THE LOST FINGERS reinterpret classic pop songs in a completely different way, a brand new genre which they call "gypsy-style jazz".
TICKETS: Available in advance: Daily Business in Twisp, BrownPaperTickets.com
RESERVED COCKTAIL TABLES:
$100/table or $25/Per Ticket - Adult. Available for up to four persons by reservation. Call Methow Arts with questions and to be grouped together.
GENERAL ADMISSION: ADULTS - $18/Advance, $22/Door
KIDS/STUDENTS: KIDS AND STUDENTS (up to age 18) - $12/Advance and Door
Location: Winthrop Barn Time: 7:00 PM
Email: amanda@methowartsalliance.org
Website: www.methowartsalliance.org
Contact Name: Methow Arts - Phone: 509.997.4004
- February
18
Tour of the Methow No bibs, no watches and no competetion. A HUGE day of incredible skiing (and snacks). 80k, 50k, 30k, 20k, and 10k options. Get the kids out too! FREE to MVNC members. Fees for non-members - $10.
Location: Methow Valley Time: 7:30 AM
Website: www.mvnordic.com
Contact Name: Methow Valley Nordic -
- February
18
Winthrop Showshoe Softball, 2/18-19 A weekend of co-ed softball where all players must wear showshoes. See our on-line "Major Events" page for further info.
Location: Winthrop Ball Field Time: 8:30 AM
Email: mc@3fingeredjacks.com
Contact Name: Mike Clayton - Phone: 509 996 3906
- February
19
Doggie Dash A six-legged ski race for humans and their best canine friend. Costumes for dogs and people highly encouraged. Prizes galore.
Location: Winthrop Town Trailhead Time: 9:30 AM
Website: www.mvnordic.com
Contact Name: Methow Valley Nordic -
- March
2
Winthrop Balloon Roundup, 3/2-4 Come join at least 12 hot air balloons as they launch at day break behind the Winthrop Inn, next to the Red Apple Market. Don't miss the ever popular "night glow" downtown Saturday night. Launch time Fri-Sun morning is at day break, weather permitting of course. For further details, see our on-line "Major Events" page.
Location: Winthrop
Email: events@winthropwashington.com
Website: www.balloonwinthrop.com
Contact Name: Kurt Oakley/Morning Glory Balloon Tours - Phone: 509 997 1700
- March
3
Winter Triathlon A triathlon Methow Valley Style! Not a good swimmer, no worries as this is a cross country ski, bike and run event in the snow and sunshine of the Methow Valley.
This is a great way to kick off your summer triathlon training. The race is open to iron competitors or grab some friends and compete as a 2-3 person team! We have a new cloverleaf course in Mazama which allows for all the transition areas to be in the same location and provides for fabulous spectator viewing!
Online registration. Late fee after Feb 26.Location: Mazama Community Center Trailhead Time: 9:00 AM
Email: events@mvsta.com
Website: www.mvsta.com
Contact Name: MVSTA - Phone: 509 996 3287
- March
23
A Midsummer Night's Dream, 3/23-4/1 Children's Theater productions A Midsummer Night's Dream adapted from the play by William Shakespeare. March 23 - Apr. 1, 2012
Further info forthcoming.Location: Merc Playhouse
Email: info@mercplayhouse.org
Website: www.mercplayhouse.org
Contact Name: Jane Hubrig - Phone: 509 997 PLAY
- May
11
Winthrop 49er Days, 5/11-13 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: events@winthropwashington.com
Website: www.winthropwashington.com
Contact Name: Winthrop Chamber of Commerce - Phone: 888 463 8469
- May
12
Sunflower Relay & Iron Event Come celebrate the 32nd annual running of the Sunflower Relay and Iron Event! This is an incredible opportunity to run through some of the most spectacular fields of wildflowers in the Methow Valley. This trail run is marathon length, 26.2 miles running from the town of Mazama to Twisp on beautiful trails through carpeted meadows of sunflowers. Run either as an individual or form a team of 2-7 members. Registration is limited - sign up early.
Location: Mazama/Twisp Time: 8:30 AM
Email: info@mvsta.com
Website: www.mvsta.com
Contact Name: MVSTA - Phone: 509 996 3287
- May
18
I Hate Hamlet, 5/18-6/3 I Hate Hamlet by Paul Rudnick May 18 - June 3, 2012
Further info forthcoming.Location: Merc Playhouse
Email: info@mercplayhouse.org
Website: www.mercplayhouse.org
Contact Name: Jane Hubrig, Managing Director - Phone: 509-997-7529
- May
26
Mazama 1K, 5K & 10K Run/Breakfast The Mazama 1K, 5k & 10K is one of MVSTA's most popular events!
With three races lengths to chose from we have a race for every age and ability. Bring your family and friends and join us in the fields of beautiful Mazama Washington for a fun run followed by the "World Famous Mazama Pancake Breakfast." Sun, laughter, good friends and great food! It does not get any better than this!Location: Mazama Time: 9:00 AM
Email: info@mvsta.com
Website: www.mvsta.com
Contact Name: MVSTA - Phone: 509 996 3287
- May
26
Methow Valley Rodeo, 5/26-27 Methow Valley Rodeo - 41st Annual Memorial Day Weekend Rodeo. Bareback & saddle bronc bucking horses, bulls, barrel racing, team roping and kids stick horse races. Starts at 1:00 pm both days. Junior rodeo tied in with the main event show. 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
Website: www.methowvalleyrodeo.com
Contact Name: Methow Valley Horsemen - Phone: 509 996 2439
- June
16
Winthrop Wine Festival 8th annual Winthrop Wine Festival. Further details can be found on our on-line "Major Events" page.
Location: Winthrop
Email: events@winthropwashington.com
Website: www.winthropwashington.com
Contact Name: Winthrop Chamber of Commerce - Phone: 888 463 8469
- July
20
Winthrop R & B Festival, 7/20-22 The 25th 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
20
The Music Man, 7/20-8/12 Live Theater in the Park - The Music Man, music and lyrics by Meredith Wilson. July 20 - August 5, 2012.
July 20-22 in Twisp Park. July 26-August 12 in Winthrop Park. Further info forthcoming.Location: Twisp/Winthrop Parks
Email: info@mercplayhouse.org
Website: www.mercplayhouse.org
Contact Name: Jane Hubrig - Phone: 509 997 PLAY