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- May
18
I Hate Hamlet, 5/18-6/3 The Merc Playhouse presents I Hate Hamlet by Paul Rusnick May 18 - June 3, 2012. Thurs., Friday, Saturday shows at 7 p.m., Sunday shows at 2 p.m. 101 S. Glover Street, Twisp WA. Tickets $15 Adults, $5 Youth 18 & Under
A young and successful television actor relocates to New York, where he rents a marvelous, gothic apartment. With his television career in limbo, the actor is offered the opportunity to play Hamlet onstage, but there's one problem: He hates Hamlet. His dilemma deepens with the entrance of John Barrymore's ghost, who arrives intoxicated and in full costume to the apartment that once was his. The contrast between the two actors, the towering, dissipated Barrymore whose Hamlet was the greatest of his time, and Andrew Rally, hot young television star, leads to a wildly funny duel over women, art, success, duty, television, and yes, the apartment.
Directed by Kelly Donoghue, the cast features Danbert Nobacon, Meghan Sullivan, Kelly Donoghue, Jane Pappidas, Michael Carmichael and Renda Grim.Location: Merc Playhouse
Email: info@mercplayhouse.org
Website: www.mercplayhouse.org
Contact Name: Jane Hubrig, Managing Director - Phone: 509-997-PLAY (7529)
- May
19
Methow Conservancy Medicinal & Edible Plant Walk Take a stroll through native shrub-steppe land with Rosalee de la Forêt, clinical herbalist and ethnobotanist, and the Methow Conservancy's staff naturalist Mary Kiesau to learn how our native plants (and some not so native) are used for medicine and food by peoples past and present. 9am - Noon, $25. Registration is required. Contact the Methow Conservancy to register.
Location: Local area Time: 9:00 AM
Email: mary@methowconservancy.org
Website: www.methowconservancy.org/medicinal_trip.html
Contact Name: Mary Kiesau - Phone: 509-996-2870
- May
20
Sun Mt 50M / 50K / 25K / 1K The Sun Mountain Trail Races are exactly what we strive to create with all of our Rainshadow Running Races. Sunny. Scenic. Challenging. Fun. The course is a mix of tough climbs, screaming downhills, mountain vistas, dense forest, blooming wildflowers, and winding through open sagebrush hillsides. With four different distances to choose from(50m, 50k, 25k, and 1k for the kiddos) and a great venue to hang out afterwards while eating local pizza and drinking local beer and listening to live bluegrass you can't go wrong. Come on out to the amazing Methow Valley and join us for a little party with some running thrown in for good measure!
Location: Sun Mt / Winthrop
Email: james@rainshadowrunning.com
Website: www.rainshadowrunning.com
Contact Name: James Varner - Phone: 509 846 5019
- May
22
Open Merc! Hosted by Egon Steinebach. 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.
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
- 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
Shafer Museum Opens Opens daily for the summer season. Open weekends in May.
Location: Winthrop
Website: www.shafermuseum.com
Contact Name: Shafer Museum - Phone: 509 996 2712
- May
26
Methow Valley Rodeo, 5/26-27 Methow Valley Rodeo - 42nd 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, 5-12 years $5, and under 5 free.
Location: Winthrop Rodeo Grounds Time: 1:00 PM
Website: www.methowvalleyrodeo.com
Contact Name: Methow Valley Horsemen/Leanna Melton - Phone: 509 996 2439
- May
27
Winthrop Market First of the summer season's Sunday market. In the Park next to the red Barn. 10 am - 2 pm.
Location: Winthrop Park Time: 10:00 AM
Email: winthropmarket@gmail.com
Website: www.winthropmarket.com
Contact Name: Sam - Phone: 509-341-9102
- June
10
Winthrop Marathon / Half Third annual Winthrop Marathon. Starting on the edge of the Pasayten Wilderness in the Okanogan National Forest, the course will follow the Chewuch River on Forest Service and rural county roads to the "western" town Winthrop in the heart of the beautiful Methow River Valley. The certified distance, "net downhill" course is located on the sunny side of the North Cascades so there's a good chance the weather will be perfect for running, enjoying the views and hanging out with friends and family at the finish line. Marathon is USATF certified and a Boston Qualifier.
Location: Winthrop
Email: james@rainshadowrunning.com
Website: www.rainshadowrunning.com
Contact Name: James Varner - Phone: 509 846-5019
- 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
4
Methow Arts Festival The Methow Arts Festival engages a broad audience in the joy and wonder of the arts, providing access to a quality and diverse arts experience for people of all ages.
Live music and entertainment streams from the stage all afternoon providing music, dance and theatre, not to mention a pie-eating contest.
Further info forthcoming.
11:30-4:30pm. $7 admission, kids $5 (under 6 free).Location: Twisp River Park Time: 11:30 AM
Email: info@methowartsalliance.org
Website: www.methowartsalliance.org
Contact Name: Methow Arts Alliance - Phone: 509-997-4004
- July
9
2012 Youth Summer Drama Camps The Merc Playhouse 2012 Youth Summer Drama Camps for kids ages 8 - 18, July 9-13 and July 30-August 3.
Led by Artistic Director: Julie Wenzel, the Drama camps focus on performance, with training in acting, singing and dancing. Kids will also have a chance to work on set pieces and costumes. Camps hours are Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with a culminating performance on Friday at 4 pm. Cost is $200 per week. A non-refundable $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 or email.Location: Merc Playhouse / Twisp
Email: jane@mercplayhouse.org
Website: www.mercplayhouse.org
Contact Name: Jane Hubrig - Phone: 509 997-7529
- 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
- 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
27
Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival, 7/27-Aug 4 Visit the Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival July 27-Aug 4 at our venue halfway between Winthrop and Twisp. Experience breathtaking hilltop views and incredible sounds. Arrive early and enjoy a gourmet tasting menu accompanied by local beers and wines. Pre-concert lectures and recitals will whet your appetite and prepare you for the exceptional performances to come. Plenty of parking. www.methowmusicfestival.org
Location: Winthrop
Website: www.methowmusicfestival.org
Contact Name: MV Chamber Music Festival - Phone: 509 996 6000
- July
27
Tumbleweed Run Motorcycle Rally, 7/27-29 All motorcycles welcome! 10th Anniversary. Bike parade, poker run and poker walk, BBQ's, music, door prizes, raffles and much more.
Location: Winthrop
Email: assistant_director@gnw-hog.com
Website: www.tumbleweedrun.net
- August
11
Angels Staircase Trail Races 1st annual Angels Staircase Trail Races. I really don't think any trail race in the Northwest can compare-- it's the highest race with the high point being at 8,000ft, it's the most remote race with no road crossings for the 25k and 50k and just one short section of dirt road for the 50m, it's got ton's of elevation gain(5000 for the 25k, 9000 for the 50k and 13000 for the 50m), and it's freakin' beautiful! Can you tell that I'm EXCITED?! Organizer, James Varner
Location: Carlton
Email: james@rainshadowrunning.com
Website: www.rainshadowrunning.com
Contact Name: James Varner - Phone: 509 846 5019
- August
25
Cutthroat Classic 11 mile mountain trail run from Rainy Pass to Cutthroat Lake.
Location: Rainy Pass Time: 8:00 AM
Email: info@mvsta.com
Website: www.mvsta.com
Contact Name: MVSTA - Phone: 509 996 3287
- September
1
Methow Valley Rodeo, 9/1-2 Methow Valley Rodeo - 42nd Annual Labor Day Weekend Rodeo. Bareback & saddle bronc bucking horses, bulls, barrel racing, team roping and kids stick horse races. Rodeo starts at 1 pm both days. Located half-way between Twisp and Winthrop off Twin Lakes Road. Adults $10, 5-12 years $5, and under 5 free.
Location: Winthrop Rodeo Grounds Time: 1:00 PM
Website: www.methowvalleyrodeo.com
Contact Name: Methow Valley Horsemen/Leanna Melton - Phone: 509 996 2439
- September
3
Duck Race 1,500 rubber ducks race from the Chewuch Bridge to the Methow Bridge for the annual Winthrop Kiwanis Duck Race Fundraiser. Sponsor a duck for $2. Three BIG prizes. Tickets at the Tenderfoot General Store or any Winthrop Kiwanis member.
Location: Downtown Winthrop Time: 12:00 PM
Contact Name: Winthrop Kiwanis - Phone: 509 996 3631
- September
7
Winthrop Auto Rallye, 9/7-9 Join us for the 37th 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
8
North Cascades PCT 100K Trail Run Further info forthcoming.
Location: Mazama
Email: james@rainshadowrunning.com
Website: www.rainshadowrunning.com
Contact Name: James Varner - Phone: 509 846 5019
- September
15
Winthrop Chamber Golf Tournament 10th 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: 9:00 AM
Email: info@winthropwashington.com
Contact Name: Winthrop Chamber - Phone: 888 463 8469