LEAVENWORTH — On its 25th anniversary, Icicle Creek Center for the Arts is pleased to host a virtual event for founder Harriet Bullitt to celebrate her 96th birthday and honor her steadfast commitment to arts education.

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WENATCHEE — The work of abstract artist Robert Wilson and his contributions to the art scene and community are being remembered with an art scholarship fund in his name offered by the Pybus Market Charitable Foundation.

Violinist Blaise Magniere slowly lifted his bow; the hall he stood in was nearly silent. He paused. Then slowly, articulately, Magniere began playing to his audience — six cameras.

North Central Regional Library (NCRL) will host bestselling author Ijeoma Oluo on Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. as part of the NCRL Virtual Reads summer series. This event is cosponsored by Confluence Health, the Community Foundation of North Central Washington and the Icicle Fund. Partners include the …

Willie Kunkel is the winner of Two Rivers Art Gallery’s annual Plein Air Paint Out competition. Kunkel is a self-taught painter from the Wenatchee Valley.

WENATCHEE — Write on the River is hosting a 3-hour virtual masterclass Saturday led by guest speaker Scott Driscoll about voice, narrative distance and physic distance. Driscoll is a creative writing professor at the University of Washington and has published multiple written works.

WENATCHEE — Fourth of July festivities may look a bit different as events adapt for social distancing, but there are still plenty of ways to celebrate without the crowds.

North Central Regional Library will host an NCRL Reads Virtual Author Series for adults this summer featuring Noé Alvarez, Kristin Hannah, Blake Crouch and Peter Heller.

Local photographer Reed Carlson will teach a virtual nature photography workshop hosted by the Wenatchee River Institute on June 4. As a part of the class, Carlson will give photography challenges that students can complete over the weekend, according to a WRI press release.

Leavenworth Summer Theater is postponing two of its three summer shows until next year due to statewide shutdowns and for the sake of community safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Update: Stage Kids has temporarily postponed or canceled all rehearsals and classes.

After looking through dozens of different submitted artworks, judges for the 41st Annual Regional High School Art Show selected winning pieces to be sent to Olympia for the state competition.

UPDATE: The Ale Fest event has been canceled due to COVID-19 safety concerns.

LEAVENWORTH — Icicle Creek Center for the Arts is premiering its Locals Only Series with a trio of short films starting at 7 p.m. March 27.

St. Patrick’s Day is near, which means a week of green-themed celebrations and an excuse to stay out late next Tuesday.

This week: Embrace your creative side.

LOS ANGELES — After weeks of nervous speculation, it's official: The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is postponed due to the growing threat of coronavirus.

Living art, abstract thoughts and post-impressionist scenes will be open for viewing during March’s First Friday Artwalk. At the MAC Gallery, viewers will be able to take on a sensory experience, tapping into their sense of smell and hearing.

This week: Look back, look forward, look up. Enjoy.

OKANOGAN — Okanogan Highlands Alliance and Okanogan Land Trust are presenting a three-part series of geology-focused educational events that start in March and wind up with a field trip in July.

CHELAN — Seattle comedian Mike Coletta takes the stage at Chelan’s Historic Ruby Theatre March 13, part of Rotten Apple’s stand-up comedy lineup.

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center’s annual “A Night at the Museum” fundraiser is 6-9 p.m. March 21, featuring four experiences in one.

EAST WENATCHEE — A fairy godmother, talking mice and magic are hard to resist.

TWISP — Three mean farmers, a gaggle of curious creatures, a witty family of foxes and one fantastic hero are all part of “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” which opens March 20 at The Merc Playhouse.

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This week: Enjoy a host of live music events — with something for everyone, including an orchestra performance. Take in a Shakespeare play, learn about bats and enjoy the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics Winter Games.

MOSES LAKE — Spokane journalist and photographer Tim Connor’s exhibit “Beautiful Wounds” runs March 6 through April 16 at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center.

CHELAN — Chelan poet, photographer, writer and singer/songwriter Lucy P. Dickinson will share her original work in a March 12 program at the Chelan Public Library, 216 N. Emerson St.

This week: Celebrate the spectacular, whether it’s history, culture and literature or simply enjoying seeing kids catch a fish.

WINTHROP — Long-time Methow Valley resident Geof Childs has received the American Alpine Club’s 2020 H. Adams Carter Literary Award, which honors those who have contributed extensively to mountain literature.

WENATCHEE — The call is out for poets interested in submitting original work for the 2020 edition of Shrub-Steppe Poetry Journal.

WENATCHEE — Jamie Thomas’ gothic fantasy “Asperfell” was released Tuesday in paperback and ebook by Uproar Books, a Nashville-based publisher specializing in epic fantasy and science-fiction novels.