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Calling all artists and crafters. La Conner Kiwanis will be hosting a craft fair, Saturday, April 1 in the Braves Clubhouse, behind the school district administration building, 305 North 6th Street, La Conner. It will run 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This event is a fundraiser to support the Kiwanis Club of La Conner. Space is limited. Any questions and a booth application contact Joy at [email protected]. Source:La Conner Kiwanis...
Turn it up, would you? Man, that song. It reminds you of falling in love, first dates, riding around in a car, best friends. You can imagine the performance of it, the bassist’s passion, the audience cheers. You know every word of that song, so read “This is What It Sounds Like” by Susan Rogers and Ogi Ogas and turn it up. Many years ago, when Miles Davis was working with Susan Roger’s boss, Prince, Davis seized an opportunity to shoot questions at Rogers like a machine gun. Where was she from? What did she do? Was she a musician? She was not...
Colleen O’Brien-Miller of Beezie + Co. Flower Farm will present “Collaborative homestead revival and flower farming learnings” at La Conner Civic Garden Club Thursday, March 9, 6:30 p.m., 622 2nd Street, La Conner. They are the fifth generation to steward the Bessner family homestead – a 120 acre parcel, part of which they use to grow heirloom florals from seed. They settled into life here after a 22-year journey across the country with Shaun’s career as an Air Force navigator. They spend much of their time and creativity reviving her famil...
An exciting and thoughtful selection of sculpture, prints and paintings bring intriguing and emotional viewing to guests at the Museum of Northwest Art. The exhibit, "Permanent Immigrant: Italo Scanga in the Dale and Leslie Chihuly Collection is on view until May 14 in the main gallery. Upstairs is "Geppetto's Children: Italo Scanga at Pilchuck Glass School." Both exhibits are masterfully curated by art critic and scholar Matthew Kangas. The opening on Feb. 18 was a very special event with MoNA...
MoNA has extended its deadline for submitting art auction donations to March 17. Art donations help the Museum of Northwest Art raise essential funds to continue collecting, preserving, interpreting and exhibiting art and supporting artists in the Northwest. June’s annual auction brings together seasoned and emerging art collectors to celebrate Northwest artists and the unique art of our region. Last year, close to 300 works of art were donated. MoNA offers donating artists recognition on the MoNA website, online catalog and museum g...
The new exhibit opening at MoNA Saturday brought a crowd of distinguished guests, including Lilah Scanga, Bill Scanga, Dale and Leslie Chihuly, Katherine Scanga and MoNA Executive Director Stefano Catalani. The opening event was Feb. 18 from 1-5 p.m. Around 350 visitors came in total. MoNA is excited to have opened its three new exhibitions: 1) PERMANENT IMMIGRANT: Italo Scanga in the Dale and Leslie Chihuly Collection 2) GEPPETTO'S CHILDREN: Italo Scanga at Pilchuck Glass School 3) Learning...
LIBRARIES, IMAGINATIONS AND COSTUMES, OH MY! – Fantasy Day Saturday saw over 1,200 people descend on the Anacortes Public Library for games, prizes, snacks, crafts and fantastical fun for all ages. Visitors dressed in their cosplay best to explore a maze, see original volunteer art and more created over the past few months by more than 100 volunteers. Staff estimates more than 800 volunteer hours went into the annual event. Librarian Diana Farnsworth, left, and Sydney Brady, public service m...
Last Saturday over 75 folks gathering for another poetry reading at Pelican Bay Books in Anacortes, part of the Madrona Last Saturday Series of readings that continues through May. This night, ten poets read their poems included in “Art In A Public Voice,” just released by Empty Bowl Press. It includes work by 54 writers inspired by a visual work of art owned by the public. Participants were Luther Allen and J.I. Kleinberg, Sam and Sally Green, Jill McCabe Johnson, Jeremy Voigt, Kevin Miller, Rena Priest, Michael Daley and Gary Thompson. Som...
The Manieri Jazz Endowment of the Anacortes Public Library presents six stages of live jazz March 3, 6-10 p.m. in tandem with the First Friday Art Walk. Seattle jazz vocalist Kelley Johnson and her quartet at the Rockfish Grill, 7-9 p.m. Seattle vibraphonist Susan Pascal and her band at Pelican Bay Books, 7-9 p.m. At the Brown Lantern, 7-10 p.m. is Deep River Blues Band, a three piece band. Dogtail Swing at Johnny Picasso’s, 6-8 p.m. Newton’s Law Trio plays at Frida’s Restaurant, 6:30-9 p.m. The Depot presents Anacortes High School jazz combo...
UPDATE: The show will go on. Get tickets and go see "Prelude" this last week of its run, March 3-5. That old story line: "Boy meets girl." Then: Girl falls for boy. Boy falls for girl. They marry. Boy loses girl. When the story turns in a strange fantastical way you have an original plot and the play "Prelude to a Kiss." It opened before an enthusiastic and friendly audience Feb. 17 at the Lincoln Theatre. Peter (Matthew Twining, in a strong performance) is the slightly disheveled, somewhat...
The Shelter Bay Chorus presents their winter concert, “Peace on Earth” this weekend, Friday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Shelter Bay Clubhouse 1000 Shoshone Drive, La Conner. The suggested donation is $10 and masks are required. The following weekend is the Skagit Valley Chorale winter concert, “Heralding Christmas,” Saturday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. in McIntyre Hall. Purchase tickets online at mcintyrehall.org....
Visit the Skagit County Historical Museum Thursday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. to celebrate the publication of Dr. Thomas Robinson’s book on the early history of La Conner. Additionally, buy any Skagit County Historical Society publication and get one of lesser value at half price. Great Holiday gifts! And lots of other great gift ideas for all ages in the museum store....
There were many keys to the Skagit County Historical Museum drawing a standing-room-only crowd to Sunday afternoon's program in La Conner. One was the role played by actor Kevin Tighe, star in the popular 1970s TV series "Emergency," among many highlights in a career dating to the 1967 film "The Graduate." Tighe and stage director Angela Marinella provided voices for famous authors who credited use of typewriters for much of their literary success. A key component of the 45-minute presentation w...
By April Grossruck Come on down to Skagit Cellars Winery tasting room this week to view and bid on over 50 original artworks to benefit Predators of the Heart. Bid now and come to the auction on Dec. 10, 5-7pm. Predators of the Heart is a 501(c)3 nonprofit wildlife sanctuary and education and conservation center in Anacortes. Our mission is to educate children and adults about wildlife, to build a culture of respect and compassion towards wild animals and the environment. We strongly believe...
Some 1,900 people viewed fine art in Maple Hall Nov. 11-14 during La Conner’s 37th annual Art’s Alive! Forty-seven art pieces sold, generating $50,000, including donations. Maggie Wilder sold eight paintings and Janie Olsen and Ria Harboe each sold six. The La Conner Arts Foundation manages Art’s Alive for the Town of La Conner....
By Terri Schlichenmeyer, The Bookworm The eyes must've been two feet tall. And they were looking right at you. For a minute, you imagined that they were following you as you sat eating buttery popcorn in a darkened room. And that was your introduction to the work of a man you loved more with every movie he made. Now meet Paul Newman in his memoir, "The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man" and follow him. In the fall of 1986, Newman sat down with "a dear friend" and they began a series of...
By Jean Markert, La Conner Swinomish Library director In this season of Thanksgiving, the library has so many things to be thankful for. We are extremely thankful for the amazing community volunteers and school district partners who helped us move our books into the new library. Every single book in our library was moved here by someone from our community. We feel extremely fortunate to have so many people who support our library. We are also thankful that we are open and can welcome everyone...
Donate to the Museum of Northwest Art’s year-end campaign on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29. Help raise $135,000 by the end of the year to sustain the quality and impact of MoNA’s programs. Donations can be made at monamuseum.org/make-gift or by mail at PO Box 969, La Conner. Source: Museum of Northwest Art...
Looking at the photos and reading the stories in Jeanne Hansen's book, "Alternative Voices: 1980s Punk San Francisco," one thing is clear to me. We lived in different worlds during the 1980s. I was the editor of a windsurfing magazine and spent my time traveling to beaches around the world, interacting with sun-kissed athletes, while she immersed herself in documenting the punk rock alternative scene in San Francisco. I did visit San Francisco in the '80s, but I spent my time down at the beach...
“Always Patsy Cline” was sold out Friday and probably on Saturday at the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Version and deservedly so. Ria Peth as Cline and Kelly Visten as fan Louise Seger were great and so was the band. It was a production of which to be proud. Friday night’s audience thoroughly enjoyed it....
Art, appetizers and wine and lots of buzz about the quality of the show – in short, the Art's Alive opening gala Friday was "a wonderful night," observed La Conner Arts Foundation board member Sheila Johnson. Attendees savored food and beverages capably served by a crew of volunteers that included Mary Davis, Joyce Welch and Gretchen Dykers. They also examined artwork by invitational and open show artists throughout Maple Hall. La Conner resident Kathy Wyman was looking for something that w...
The Skagit County Historical Museum is hosting a holiday sale Nov. 18-19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Skagit City School at 17508 Moore Rd, Mount Vernon. Featuring hand crafted items by local artisans - jewelry, textiles, cards, cookies, pottery and more! Find holiday decor treasures. Source: Skagit County Historical Museum...
By Judy Booth “Get up offa that thing … dance and you’ll feel better!” – James Brown Whether you’re a six-year-old aspiring ballerina or a closeted John Travolta, Skagit Valley is chuck-full of dance performance and instruction. “May I have this dance?” begins Taylor Winningham’s introduction to dance etiquette on his Anacortes web site. His advice, while apropos, also shows his sense of humor and laid back, but very professional teaching style. After studying ballet and jazz, Winningham studied ballroom with Fred Astaire studios, competin...
La Conner is not just a prime destination for travelers. It is also one for those in search of a good book or three. That according to Seattle Met magazine. Seaport Books, in Gilkey Square near the intersection of First and Morris streets, tops the Seattle publication's current list of the "Best Bookstores to Visit on a Washington Road Trip." Seven stores in all are listed in an article by correspondent Allison Williams. "The state has many a cute small-town bookseller worth a road trip," she...
Art's Alive! opens Friday with a 5 p.m. gala in Maple Hall, just like in the old days, pre-coronavirus pandemic. This year's fitting theme is "Peace and Solidarity." The 12 chosen to exhibit are a mix of local and regional artists. Many will be familiar with the works of Tracy Powell, Maggie Wilder, Nancy Crowell, Alfred Currier and Anne Schreivogl. Peter Boome, Ria Harboe, Amy Ferron, Janie Olsen, Janice Wall, Barbara Noonan, and Lynn Zimmerman round out the group. The second floor open show...
