Welcome to Der Town

The Icicle Calls Us Back is a documentary film that asks p’squosa/Wenatchi descendants what they wish to see for the future of nsíq̓əlt, or Icicle Creek, in their ancestral homelands, what is today the town of Leavenworth, Washington.

Join us for a glittering evening under the stars as we celebrate ICCA’s programs, arts, education, and community, culminating in a live auction and Raise the Paddle for arts education at the Snowy Owl Theater.

Guest: Riley Baxter, YMCA Details: Calling all scientists Part 2! Riley from the YMCA is back this week with microscopes. We can meet at Confluence State Park by the playground for playtime and microscope exploring of the nature at Confluence. *Children must be accompanied by an adult*

- 9:15 – 9:30 Council and Staff Introductions - 9:30 – 10:00 Review Goals, Accomplishments; Mission, Vision, and Values Statement – Selby, City Administrator - 10:00 – 11:00 Water and Sewer Capacity – Andi Zontek-Backstrum, Public Works Director - 11:00 – 11:15 BREAK - 11:15 – 12:15 Capital Improvement Projects Overview and Timeline – Brantley Bain, City Engineer - 12:15 – 1:00 LUNCH - 1:00 – 2:00 Funding Strategies for Capital Projects – Bonding Jim Nelson, DA Davidson Capital Planning - 2:00 – 3:00 Council Discussion/Brainstorming on Funding Strategies

American composer Gabriela Lena Frank makes her Met debut with her first opera, a magical-realist portrait of Mexico’s painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz. Fashioned as a reversal of the Orpheus and Euridice myth, the story depicts Frida, sung by leading mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead and reuniting with Diego, portrayed by baritone Carlos Álvarez. The famously feuding pair briefly relive their tumultuous love, embracing both the passion and the pain before bidding the land of the living a final farewell. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the Met premiere of Frank’s opera, a “confident, richly imagined score” (The New Yorker) that “bursts with color and fresh individuality” (Los Angeles Times). The vibrant new production, taking enthusiastic inspiration from Frida and Diego’s paintings, is directed and choreographed by Deborah Colker, following her remarkable 2024 debut staging of Ainadamar.The Met: Live in HD, streamed from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City to the Snowy Owl screen.

Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable evening of music, comedy, and high-energy entertainment with Felix and Fingers, a talented dueling pianos troupe. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with Evergreen Family Wine, Doghaus Brewery Beer, and a selection of nonalcoholic beverages available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the [Brave Warrior Project](https://www.bravewarriorsncw.org/). Dueling Pianos is a high energy, all request based, interactive show designed to entertain! Felix and Fingers plays all of the popular genres and artists, including rock, country, hip hop, oldies, pop and jazz. As the performers play your favorite hits, they infuse the performance with lively banter and a competitive spirit, often leading to humorous improvisations and sing-alongs.

One of our favorite authors is in town… that means it’s time for a book signing! A Book for All Seasons is excited to welcome [Ellie Alexander](www.elliealexander.co) back to the store this summer. She has written the The Sloan Krause Mystery Series which is set in Beervaria—Leavenworth, Washington a German-inspired village nestled in the alps of the Northern Cascades. Brewmistress Sloan Krause has a nose for hops and a penchant for murder. Most recently, Ellie published The Sloan Krause Mystery Shorts: The First Pour. This trio of Sloan Krause shorts is the perfect flight for mystery lovers and beer aficionados alike. So, cozy up in your favorite taproom corner or the comfort of your couch and raise a pint—Prost! A wide assortment of Ellie’s books will be for sale during the event from 1-3pm. Purchase a book (or bring one from your own book shelf), and get it signed by the one and only, Ellie Alexander!

Our Kids Makers Markets create an opportunity for local youth (ages 18 and under) to sell their handmade crafts and products at the Farmers Market! These events are an awesome way to teach kids about counting and managing money, to engage their creativity, and to inspire a love for local commerce. Registration open for [kids market booth](https://www.cascademarkets.org/kids).

The Greater Leavenworth Museum is hosting a special Spring Tea, celebrating America’s 250th and Leavenworth’s 120th anniversaries. An elegant high tea, live music, and a look back at stories that shaped our valley. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy a relaxed, festive gathering with friends.

Washington Student Cycling League State Championships at Ski Hill - Trails will be occupied!

LIVE ONLY! This Red Barn Event will NOT be streamed or recorded. No registration required, but RSVP to receive email reminders and updates about this event! Doors to the Red Barn open at 6:30pm for a community social with beer and wine available for purchase. The film will start just after 7:00pm. Run time is 45 minutes and will be followed by a panel discussion with Audubon Society members. Imagine a place that is vast, wild and untouched, where some of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles unfold. The Arctic National Wildlife refuge, situated in the northeastern corner of Alaska, is the wildest place left in North America. A symbol of wilderness for the world. No one has truly ever seen it. "The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness" will feature the first-ever cinematic account of this little known land where people can experience a world untouched by time. After the film join local Audubon members and naturalists Mary Gallagher, Tim Gallagher, and Susan Ballinger for a conversation about the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Coastal Plain. This program is sponsored by North Central Washington Audubon Society and features members who have each had the opportunity to travel in the Arctic and as a result are advocates for its long-term protection. Thank you to Cosmic Pictures for providing access to this film.