Watercolor collage artist Sheri Trepina comes from a family of artists who nurtured her love of color and creativity.

CHELAN — A novel written Teri Fink is earning some attention in the literary world, as the second novel by the former Wenatchee School District communications officer is set to be released later this year.

This week: Celebrate the unexpected, take a look at your attitude and expectations. It’s time to lighten things up. Laugh, cry, ooh, aaah, and laugh some more.

Autumn Doucet’s weekly chores growing up — as the only girl in her family — included dusting her mother’s carved wooden bed frame.

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The curtain opens Jan. 30 on Cashmere High School Drama Department’s production of “Shrek The Musical” for a five-show run.

LEAVENWORTH — The Upper Columbia United Tribes will present their film “United by Water” Jan. 23 at the Wenatchee River Institute's Red Barn, 347 Division St..

WENATCHEE — Join Seattle-based soul punk band Down North 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 for an intimate black box concert experience that brings the audience and performer onto the same stage at the Numerica Performing Arts Center.

WENATCHEE — Carson Zehnder will play Sophie and Dawn McCormick will play Donna in “Mamma Mia!” this spring in the 2020 Apple Blossom Musical that is being directed by Paul and Kelly Atwood and produced by Jill Sheets.

This week: A theme of Ice and Fire is making a comeback, with or without George R. R. Martin. After all, winter is here, with a vengeance, just in time for Lake Chelan Winterfest and Leavenworth’s Bavarian Ice Fest. If those activities there aren’t enough to get you to brave the cold, consid…

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WENATCHEE — Guest artist Lisa Robinson joins Link Transit from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Cashmere Public Library for an applique collage workshop, leading into downtown Wenatchee's First Friday ArtWalk.

CHELAN — The Lake Chelan Arts Council recently challenged local artists to create unique winter views for its new winter art exhibit, “Lake Chelan in Winter,” and submit work in various media such as drawings, photography, paintings, pottery and collage.

OKANOGAN — Nine Okanogan High School students compete Thursday night for the chance to advance to Poetry Out Loud, a national recitation contest.

This week: As the enthusiasm for the New Year’s Resolutions start to become old hat, take time to shake it up, whether it’s a real “Thriller” in the form of a Michael Jackson impersonator, a funny play about the mafia or a not-so-happy opera that puts it all in perspective. It’s not as bad a…

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TWISP — If you ask an artist how literature has enlivened their imaginations and stimulated their creativity, “The Color of Words” is the result.

Nature’s secret pantry offers highly sought and tasty wild ingredients for the table. Learn more about “The Wild Foods of Spring” from award-winning author, instructor and lecturer Langdon Cook from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth.

Wenatchee Valley College instructor Julie Tate-Libby will be doing a reading and presentation on her newest book, “The Good Way: A Himalayan Journey” on Monday. The reading and presentation will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wenatchee campus bookstore in Van Tassell Center.

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Director Mike Magnotti’s favorite thing about “Exit Laughing” might be obvious — it’s funny.

WENATCHEE — The Numerica Performing Arts Center presents the third-annual “Cold Winter Nights” comedy series, featuring three comedy headliners in the next three months.

WENATCHEE — Career novelist Kay Kenyon will discuss concept, character, plot and how to optimize them at Write on the River’s Jan. 18 Writers Meeting Writers event.

TWISP — The next set of winter-themed nature journaling classes taught by Twisp artists Perri Howard and Mary Kiesau start Friday with part one of “Identifying and Drawing Animal Tracks: Foot Morphology and Drawing Basics.”

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This week: Consider the bigger picture, from Mother Nature and mythical beings to science fiction heroes and words of inspiration that will help keep you on track this year.

A new year, a new decade, a chance to put resolutions into motion. Bundle up and meet some of the movers and shakers of Wenatchee’s art community this Friday. Get inspired by their work, learn their secrets and maybe talk shop. This monthly event offers a mix of mediums and talents and is a …

Once-authoritative tomes now relegated to holding up unstable coffee tables or simply gathering dust in a far corner are getting new life at the hand of Oakland artist Adele Crawford.

More events coming in mid-January

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This week: Music, exercise, brain teasers are all on tap this week. Time to unwind and make your plans for 2020. Happy New Year!

This week: The season is upon us, so those who want to ramp things up, you have plenty of opportunities to take in the sights and sounds. For those who want to step back and chill, those options are available, too. Your call. Either way, here’s wishing you a Merry, Merry Christmas!

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The summer lineup at The Gorge starts in May with Americana and wraps up in September with classic Kiss. Additional shows will be announced in the coming months.

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This week: Miracles and music, fundraisers and festivities, ice and inspiration. Need we say more. Here’s the rundown:

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This week: The holiday season is in full swing with plenty of opportunities to get into the spirit, through music, drama or the arts.

December’s First Friday ArtWalk connects people, place and passion, whether it’s landscapes in oil or canvas, photographs, folk music, folk art or the sculptures made by more than 600 of the valley’s fifth-graders. For those looking to dive into the holiday spirit, look for an ugly sweater w…

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This week: Get creative … paint a bowl, decorate a sweater, hunt for a tree, read an adventure, go see Kenny G, say farewell to an old friend while making some new ones.

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EAST WENATCHEE — Eastmont High School students are rolling into action for the winter production of “She Kills Monsters,” which opens its three-night run Dec. 5.

This week: Mix things up before Thanksgiving arrives. Test the gray matter, have some fun, see where it takes you — to the movies, the stage, outside … or shopping.

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