Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest, May 13-16

Leavenworth's annual Spring Bird Fest starts this week, with many different arts and science activities and performances to choose from.  Below are the Icicle Arts related events happening throughout the festival:
*  Thursday, May 13, Float and Draw with Lori Aylesworth, sign up through leavenworthspringbirdfest.com

* Music, Magic, & Masterpieces on Friday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Barn Beach Reserve in Leavenworth. This spectacular showcase features After School Arts Program students, Cascade High School’s Dance Team, Steinway and Sony Masterworks artist Andrew T. Miller with Seattle-area musical theater artists Sandy Fedasch, Roy Wilson, John B. Cooper, Holly Chase, Emily Dale, and Haley Rathburn, and award-winning Seattle-area magician Bruce Meyers. Tickets are $10 general admission, and are available online or by calling (509) 548-2278. Proceeds benefit Icicle Arts’ After School Arts Program.  Support your kids' arts education - reserve your tickets now!

* May 7 to 28, Birds Take Flight – A Student Art Exhibit at Icicle Arts Gallery, gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or by appointment.

Saturday, May 15:
* Free performances at the Gazebo, Noon to 3pm, featuring the Academy of Dance and Performing Arts, Mission Improv, The Magic of Bruce Meyers, and Edelweiss Dance Acadamie
* A Create Your Own Bird Whistle Workshop: This family-friendly workshop takes place at Barn Beach Reserve from Noon to 4pm in the sun room. $10 per person includes supplies. Maximum enrollment 30 people. Register now by calling (509) 548-2278 or e-mail info@iciclearts.org

* Sunday, May 16, Songbird Music & Dance Concert at Icicle Creek Music Center’s Canyon Wren Recital Hall at 2pm, featuring the Icicle Creek Piano Trio, Marlin Handbell Ringers, and local guest dancers. Tickets are $10 in advance – (509) 548-2278 or online, and $12 at the door, benefiting Bird Fest.

To learn more about Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest, visit iciclearts.org and leavenworthspringbirdfest.com

Icicle Arts programs are made possible by support from members like you. Members receive the monthly e-newsletter featuring local arts events, exclusive invitations to members-only events, and many other great benefits. Visit iciclearts.org or call (509) 548-2278 to learn more or join.

Cherry Orchard Recap

Jan Johnston's production of The Cherry Orchard took a lot of hard work and time, but thanks to all the dedicated actors and crew, the show turned out great!  The play was funny at times and sad at others, but had a memorable impact on audiences.  It especially related well to the fruit orchard country we live in, even though Chekhov's play was written over 100 years ago and took place in Russia, where I didn't even realize they grew cherries!  Overall, the acting was exceptionally well done and the set design and costumes were very professional and realistic.  We appreciate everyone who attended and helped out during the course of the two weekends!  Here's the press from the Wenatchee World.
-Jennifer Hutzel