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➢   Friday Sept 4, 5-6pm at Confluence Park - Winthrop - Balsamroot Boots Line Dancing - join in or watch Balsamroot Boots Line Dancing as part of Winthrop First Friday activities.

➢  NEW VENUE Saturday, September 5 at the Merc Playhouse, doors open 5:30pm, music starts at 6:30pm - Portland Cello Project and their big band with singer Saeeda Wright - The Stevie Wonder Tribute - In partnership with Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival.  The Portland Cello Project’s Stevie Wonder tribute is a genre-bending, soulful performance that reimagines hits like "Superstition" and "Isn't She Lovely" through rich, inventive cello arrangements. Featuring a full band and singer Saeeda Wright, the show delivers a rousing, high-energy mix of classical virtuosity and Motown soul. $40 adults, $10 youth. Tickets here.

➢   Saturday Sept 5, 7-10pm at SweetRiver Bakery, Pateros - Three Piece Suit - With wide ranging song selections from the grittier side of Americana (Lucinda Williams, Neil Young grunge, Gillian Welch, Wilco, Jason Isbell & James McMurty), upbeat songs by the likes of the Talking Heads & Little Feat, and some 60s psychedelic and originals thrown in, you’re guaranteed a great evening of music with Oori and his band. Three Piece Suit is: Rebecca Gallivan, Vocals; Oori Silberstein, Guitar & Vocals; Phil Woras,  Bass & Vocals; Mike Borowski, Drums.

➢  Saturday, September 5, 6-9pm at the Winthrop Red Barn - Line Dance Party - including dance lessons at 6:30, 7, and 7:30.  Beginners welcome!  Dancing! Bar! Fun Times!  $10.

➢  Sundays, Sept 6,  3-5pm  - Methow Acoustic Musicians Association (MAMA) - the MAMA circle gathers at Twisp Park, the first Sunday afternoon of the month (holiday exceptions). All are invited. There are only two “rules”; no electricity (with limited exceptions) and everyone takes turns playing and leading songs. MAMA is a song circle of inclusion and friendship.​

➢   Wednesday, Sept 9, 6:00-8:00 pm at Copper Glance in Winthrop - Valley Tones Trio - Savor the waning tones of summer with the jazz stylings of Michael Stout (vocals), Ben Wheeler (guitar), and Dave Nolet (bass). A tasty jazz trio to sip and sup by. Maybe the best craft cocktails in the valley. NA bevies. Beer and wine. Delicious plates featuring local ingredients. No cover.

➢  Thursday Sept 10, 6-8pm on the Big Deck at Jupiter - Lawrence Jazz Duo - Jupiter is very excited to have these special folks back to the deck (and the valley) for a third year running…Bossa nova, Swing, Bebop, reimagined covers, and original songs where guitar builds the foundation for the melodies and solo improvisations of the tenor ukulele. Dale's lush guitar work uses bass lines, chord stylings and rhythm that supports Shelly's warm tones on the tenor uke.  Decades of performances up and down the west coast at wineries, art galleries, and restaurants have helped the duo create an intimate sound that is both easy listening and detailed jazz at the same time.

➢  Friday Sept 11 at Bear Creek Golf Course - Honey and the Killer Beez - Looking for Friday Night plans? Join local favorites Honey and the Killer Beez for a night of live music at the Bear Creek Golf Course. Grab a drink, enjoy the atmosphere and catch a high-energy buzz to kick off your weekend right. Show details and times can be found via the Bear Creek Golf Course event calendar! Free

➢  Saturday Sept 12, 7-8pm at the Methow Valley Wellness Center - Sound Bath - Crystal Singing Bowls, Drum, Rattle, Flute, Harmonium, Voice.  Bring a mat, pillow and Blanket.  $20.  RSVP Tania at 509-449-2659

➢  Tuesday Sept 15 5-7:30pm at Lupo Brio - Terry Hunt - Solo guitar, baroque, classical, Spanish, Latin American and popular music from our local guitar master while you enjoy a fabulous meal.  

➢  Wednesday Sept 16, noon to 1:30pm at the Methow Valley United Methodist Church - Noontimes with Franz Schubert - Michael Brady, pianist - a three-part musical series (also Sept. 23 and 30) celebrating Franz Schubert and his extraordinary gift for turning words, feelings, and images into music that leave profound lyrical beauty.  Led by local pianist Michael Brady, each session will also introduce one of Schubert's last three piano sonatas composed during an astonishing burst of creativity in the weeks before his death at the age of 31. The sessions will blend live piano performances with fascinating details from what little is known about the composer's public--and secret--lives, with time for questions and conversation.  Free. A presentation of Methow At Home.  More info here.

➢  Thursday Sept 17, 6-8pm on the Big Deck at Jupiter - Dick Fish and the Goat Knuckles - The Goat Knuckles are Scott Barber - guitar and vocals; Mike Borowski - drums and vocals; Will Kiefer - guitar; and Hans Smith - bass.  Original music that blends folk, rock blues, and funk.  Free

➢  Friday Sept 18, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Bear Creek Golf Course - Brittany Jean - Folk, Singer/Songwriter.
Unusually Enchanting Vocals and uplifting storytelling.  Free

➢  Saturday Sept 19, 11am til 11 pm in Pateros Park - The Paterodise Festival - the 2nd annual.  Appreciating the musical artists of Okanogan, Chelan, and Douglas counties. Many many bands, including What 4, Jolly Roger, Lance Tigner, Trash Fyre, the Full Uplift, Jamerson Cheer, Essential I, and more!

➢  Saturday and Sunday, Sept 19-20 -  William Stafford Peace Festival - Presented by Root.ED Nature School with the Confluence Poets, this two-day festival celebrates International Peace Day and poet and pacifist William Stafford, whose Methow River Poems can be found on plaques along the Methow River.  On Saturday from 4:30-5:30 pm at the TwispWorks Pavilion, Avery Young & Friends will lead a Peace Song Sing-Along while community members participate in an Intergenerational Peace Flag-Making Workshop. On Sunday, from 3-5 pm at The Confluence: Art in Twisp, the William Stafford Poetry Celebration features pianist Lynette Westendorf playing excerpts from her “River of Memory” project. Following poetry readings by the Confluence Poets and local students, singer-songwriter Ken Bevis will close out the show with an original tune set to William Stafford’s poem “A Valley Like This.” For more information, a festival program schedule can be found at www.confluencepoets.com and www.rooted-nature.org.

➢  Friday and Saturday, Sept 25-26 in Twisp - TwispFest 2026 - community potluck and salmon dinner at TwispWorks on Friday; on Saturday from 11am - 4pm, downtown Twisp will come alive with an art walk and craft market, family games and activities, our beloved Scarecrow Contest, live music, food, and more.

➢  Tuesday September 29, 5:30-8:30 at the Mazama Public House, an OSB place (MPH) - Tyler McGinnis - Acoustic Folk and Americana.  Tyler is an original artist (and one half of 'The Hipocrats' duo), with spunky lyrical imagery, and melodies that just stick with you, his music offers a refreshing twist on classic Americana, appealing to fans across various genres, Inspired by real-life experiences with a touch of imaginative flair. Free

➢   Saturday October 3, 7:30pm - Chris Pureka -   Morgan Justice and Mel Anderson are hosting an intimate house show for Chris, a folk musician from the PNW.  The show will be at their home at the end of Lost River Rd in Mazama. Doors are at 7pm . Suggested ticket price is $40 but it is sliding scale starting at $30. "We'd love to fill our home with local community members and give Chris a true Methow Valley welcome. Seats are limited, so grab one while they're available!"  For questions, reach out to Morgan at morganjusticephd@gmail.com or text 256-508-4613.  Buy tickets here: www.chrispureka.com/tour

➢  Friday October 9, 6:00-9:00 at the OSB Winthrop - Dillon Havins - Dillon Havins started playing by age 9, and studied at Berklee School of Music. He joins us tonight on his first national tour bringing pop sensibilities to his warmth and depth as a solo acoustic folk artist. Catchy and mesmerizing melodies with deep emotional lyrics.

➢   Saturday, October 10 & Saturday, October 17, 7:00–9:15 p, at the Merc Playhouse - Michael Brady performs Franz Schubert - Methow At Home Benefit Concerts.  Michael Brady performs the complete final three piano sonatas of Franz Schubert in full, in one immersive program. Written at the end of Schubert's life at age 31, these works combine lyric beauty with profound emotional depth. Michael has described these sonatas as "ultimately life-affirming, as though Schubert is reminding us once again that it's not about the destination, it's all about the journey and the joys and camaraderie along the way."  This event is presented in partnership with Methow At Home, Methow Pride, and the Give Methow Campaign, with all proceeds benefiting Methow At Home and the Give Methow “Give to All” Campaign.   Admission: Suggested donation of $20, or pay what you can. Register and donate online, or pay by cash or check at the door. www.methowathome.org/events 

➢  Monday October 19, 6:00-9:00 p.m.  at the Winthrop Auditorium - The Cowboy Jamboree with Horse Crazy, Gobbler’s Knob, Dave McClure, Mary Milka - Traditional Western Music. tickets available on line and at the door.

➢  October 23-24 - The Winthrop Folk n Roots Fest - it's back and features great performances and workshops/showcases. Winthrop Folk n Roots Fest brings musicians, neighbors, and visitors together to celebrate music and community! The weekend features live performances at the Winthrop Barn, as well as free showcases and workshops at venues in town from regional and nationally acclaimed performers! Artsits include Max Gomez, Jenner Fox, Skillethead, Golden Shoals, Shane Brown, Bordergrass Alliance, and Omak Creek.  More details : folknroots.com

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