Museum hosts 'Four Minutes of Fame' for local writers to shine on stage

WENATCHEE — Write On The River, the group that just brought back their writing workshop after a 7-year hiatus, is teaming up with the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center to present “Four Minutes of Fame: A Night of Wine and Spoken Word” on May 22 from 6–9 p.m.

The Museum has become known for hosting events that feature wine and beer from local vintners and brewers, but the spirits are secondary for one night to the spirit of creativity, as the partnership presents the winners of Write On The River's 2025 Writers Competition at the beginning of the evening, then moves on to showcase local talents.

Four Minutes of Fame is a free open mic for all local writers. From 6–9 p.m., writers, poets, and spoken word artists will have a maximum of four minutes to share their first drafts or polished final pieces during a night of creativity and camaraderie.

This will be an opportunity to either grab the spotlight yourself for your own four minutes or just sip some wine and enjoy the massive talent that this Valley has to offer. Events like this one give the public a rare opportunity to hear writing in the tone of voice the author intended.

If you or someone you know is interested in reading at this event, you should register online no later than Monday, May 19, and only register if you actually plan to read, as they are building a roster as more people sign up.

Andrew Simpson: 509-433-7626 or andrew@ward.media