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➢  Saturday Sept 19, 11am til 11pm 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.

➢  Wednesday Sept 23, noon to 1:30pm at the Methow Valley United Methodist Church - Noontimes with Franz Schubert - Michael Brady, pianist - the second of a three-part musical series (also Sept.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.

➢  Wednesday Sept 23, 5:30-7pm at the Bear Creek Golf Course - Marimba Picnic Social - A Methow At Home event.  Music, conversation, and a chance to connect with friends old and new.  Beverages available for purchase at the bar.  Free, donations accepted.

➢  Thursday Sept 24, 5:30-8 on the Big Deck at Jupiter - Gobbler’s Knob - a Winthrop-based quartet rooted in acoustic Americana, singer-songwriter and string-band traditions. Their sets include songs from Old Time to Present Day, mixing and mashing genres that include Rock, Pop, Country and Blues, with some Bluegrass thrown in for good measure. Their tunes range in energy from soft and sweet to hard and rockin’ — throw in some multi-part harmonies and you’ve got all the ingredients for a fun-filled evening.  Gobbler’s Knob is Randy Thordarson on guitar, harmonica and mandolin; Stan Wentzel on mandolin and banjo, Michael Kennedy on bass and Jerome Bowler on guitars.

➢  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.

➢  Monday Sept 28, 6-8 pm, at MV Community Center, Room 3 - The Jazz Workshop -  A  no-audience all-ages bi-monthly session. The venue has piano and drums, and PA and mixer.  The concept is to create opportunities to learn and grow in playing jazz.  Each gathering will include playing/singing with the backing of a rhythm section.  Also included will be teaching, learning, and mentoring.  For more info, write to MethowJazzWorkshop@gmail.com.  Cost - $50 for six months, or $10 for a drop-in. Free for youth. Cash or Venmo.  

➢  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

➢  Tuesday Sept 29, 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.  

➢   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

➢   Saturday October 3,4-6pm at the Mazama Community Club - Cascadia Music's Give Methow Campaign Fundraiser and Party - Come learn about Cascadia's programs and projects.  Refreshments, light  snacks, and performances by several of Cascadia's talented music students.  

➢  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.

➢  CORRECTED DATE Saturday October 10, 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.

➢   Saturday, October 10 & Saturday, October 17, 7:00–9:15 pm, 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 

➢  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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