FEATURED EVENT ON THE COVER

“Blue Butterfly,” acrylic painting, 18x24 inches, by Martha Flores.

Martha Flores — artist, educator, retired therapist, frequent dancer and bringer of smiles —has lived in the Wenatchee Valley for almost 20 years. Her vivid and expressive paintings have become part of our arts landscape. Born in Guatemala and raised in El Salvador, she often channels her reactions to events there, as well as today’s current world situation, into her artwork. “Doing my own art is my therapy,” she said. “It helps me a great deal to deal with the many things that are going on in the world.”

You can see her art and meet the artist at Pybus Public Market’s Art Alley on First Friday, April 7, from 5 to 7 pm. Her show runs through April.

Music Theatre of Wenatchee is offering a rigorous 6-week introductory acting/directing workshop at the Riverside Playhouse. Available slots are filling, but organizer Cynthia Brown encourages registration for any aspiring adult who feels they’re ready to take to the stage. The multi-faceted course is taught by seasoned local theater artists, and classes will cul- minate in three student-directed and produced public performances of “Almost, Maine.”

FREE From May 23 through July 2 (with flexible scheduling).

Contact Cynthia Brown at (509) 670-8233 for details.