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These grosbeaks are migratory birds and common summer residents in this region. During the winter they reside in Mexico. They like to nest in mixed forests and feed on seeds, insects and berries. Their large beaks are perfectly designed to crack open black-oil sunflower seeds in bird feeders. The males with their bright orange, black and white colors are easy to spot, while females and young birds are light brown with dark and light streaks. Juvenile males start having a brighter orange color...
Mark your calendars for these upcoming arts and entertainment activities. The 24th annual La Conner Classic Boat & Car Show will fill the La Conner Marina from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. Check out lovingly cared for classic cars, motorcycles and boats on display in the parking lot, then wander to the dock to see a variety of vintage pleasure craft and working boats. Award winners will be announced at 3 p.m. Sponsored by Port of Skagit, La Conner Chamber of Commerce, La Conner Retirement Inn and Frontier Ford. Anacortes Arts Festival,...
Perhaps in the entire theater world no character is as fortunate as Proteus in Shakespeare's' "Two Gentlemen of Verona." He enters in love, with Julia, and his best friend, Valentine. At play's end – spoiler alert – he is betrothed to Julia, with Valentine offering "Come, Proteus, 'tis your penance but to hear/The story of your loves discovered./That done, our day of marriage shall be yours,/One feast, one house, one mutual happiness." Go to Shakespeare's Northwest production of "Ge...
Mark your calendars for these upcoming arts and entertainment activities. Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau at Museum of Northwest Art: We All Transition with Mac Scotty McGregor. 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27. What is it like to see and walk in the world from both the male and female perspectives? Mac will share his gender journey and what it taught him about life, our culture and how it affects our interactions with others. Free. RSVP to monamuseum.org/events/wealltransition. The 24th annual La Conner Classic Boat & Car Show will fill the...
If it is true for us commoners, that we are our own worst enemy, how multiplied it is for people in power, kings most of all. Shakespeare's Lear and Macbeth and Prince Hamlet, among his many royal figures, are the most well-known. This summer Leontes, king of Sicilia; takes the stage in Shakespeare Northwest's production of "The Winter's Tale." By turns tragic, comedic and romantic, the bitter cold results of Leontes (Derek Dong) jealously requires a banishment and 16 years passing to blossom...
Mark your calendars for these upcoming fun activities. The 20th annual NW Art Beat Studio Tour sees 22 artists showing their works in 16 studios in a free, self-guided Skagit Valley art studio tour from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 20 and 21. NW Art Beat is presented by Skagit Artists. Get the map guide and learn more at NWArtBeat.com. La Conner Live 2024 Summer Concert Series takes over Gilkey Square every Sunday from 1-4 p.m. through Sept. 8 at First and Morris streets. The lineup features Lost at Last, July 21; Mojo Cannon, July 28; Billy...
Discovery. Connections. Inspiration. The La Conner Swinomish Library's mission is to create a safe, supportive and welcoming place that goes beyond providing traditional library resources. Over the past four years, a small group of board members, library staff, community leaders, Tribal leaders and patrons of the arts have worked together to develop displays of Northwest art and Skagit historical pieces for our library. A little background is needed. As the library neared completion, the...
The Skagit River Poetry Foundation celebrates the summer sun by "making you wanna holler" at its free, fun and family friendly "Make Me Wanna Holler" from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, July 21, in beautiful Pioneer Park. Come for live music, a barbecue and poetry open mic. The delicious food for purchase includes burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, beverages and vegetarian options. Rock the afternoon away with the Delta Promenade Band. Enjoy acoustic delta, country, ragtime and hokum blues songs on guitar,...
Mark your calendars for these upcoming fun activities. Skagit City School Picnic, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 17508 Moore Road, Mount Vernon. Join us for this time-honored tradition of celebrating community. Food will be available from the La Conner Rotary Club. The 20th annual NW Art Beat Studio Tour sees 22 artists showing their works in 16 studios in a free, self-guided Skagit Valley art studio tour from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 20 and 21. NW Art Beat is presented by Skagit Artists. Get the map guide and learn more at NWArtBeat.com. La Conner...
There's one summer rerun that's a guaranteed hit in La Conner. It's the annual Hometown Independence Day celebration here, featuring a parade down First Street, a slew of July 4 activities with live music at the La Conner Marina and a fireworks display over Swinomish Channel. "It will pretty much be the same as every year," Town Administrator Scott Thomas said. The variety of events assures that everyone in La Conner will again have a blast on the Fourth of July. The fun starts at noon with the...
The ancient Greek poet Homer’s “Iliad” is a 24-book epic of the Trojan War, originally told orally, the poet wandering village to village. At almost 28,000 lines, it was not recited, but must have been performed, the original rap. Fast forward almost 3,000 years to the present moment, to Glenn Hergenhahn-Zhao’s performance of “An Iliad” at the iDiOM Theater in June. This Poet walks onto a near empty stage, chairs and tables scattered about, some overturned, a dresser, large drop cloths hanging from the top of walls and on some of the furnitu...
Port of Anacortes presents Rock the Dock at Seafarers’ Memorial Park in Anacortes, 5-11 p.m. July 4. Free community concert featuring bands High Voltage and Point of Sail. Food and beer garden open at 5 p.m. with fireworks display at nightfall. Skagit Bay Search & Rescue Fundraiser, 1-7 p.m. July 4. Celebrate the Fourth and help our Volunteer Marine Search & Rescue team raise money. Buy ice cream, water, T-shirts or donate at the booth at La Conner Marina on N. Second Street. Museum of Northwest Art has two new exhibits through Sept. 29. J...
MOUNT VERNON – Tickets are on sale for the 28th annual Highland Games and Celtic Festival, July 13-14 at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, 501 Taylor Avenue, Mount Vernon. Produced by the Celtic Arts Foundation the family-friendly event is a Mount Vernon summer staple. Activities include bagpipe competitions, traditional Scottish athletic competitions, Highland dancing, sheepdog demos, performances from renowned Celtic musicians, history presentations, genealogy tents, children's activities and s...
Skagit County Display Gardens Open House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 16650 State Route 536, Mount Vernon. Explore gardens and educational displays. Learn about container gardening and Skagit Conservation District and Skagit County Noxious Weed Control Board efforts. Skagit County WSU Extension Master Gardeners will be on site with a plant clinic and plant ID, free garden tool sharpening and plant sale. Free admission. Salish Sea Early Music Festival, 7 p.m. July 2. Classical musicians Irene Roldan on harpsichord and Jeffrey Cohan on...
Over $420,000 was raised at the 32nd Museum of Northwest Art’s Annual Art Auction June 8, the Museum posted in an email Friday. The thank you to supporters starts “we have soared to incredible new heights,” echoing the auction’s theme of “spreading our wings.” A week earlier, staff reported over 200 people attended the auction. Proceeds came from sale of tickets, silent and live auction art and the raise the paddle appeal, with people joining from Whatcom County down to King County and all the way to Eastern Washington. Source: MoNA...
Dealing with loss is a universal challenge, but establishing a memorial garden can serve as a beautiful tribute to honor a loved one, offering a serene space for reflection and remembrance. There are no strict guidelines for creating such a garden. Whether it's on a small balcony or a spacious yard, the focus should be on capturing the essence of the individual being honored. Consider their interests, personality and favorite spots, perhaps incorporating elements they cherished or frequented....
Two exhibits open at the Museum of Northwest Art on First Street on Saturday, June 22, and run through Sept. 29. “Joseph Gregory Rossano: Portraits of the Divine” is a compassionate tribute to nature. The distillation of decades-long engagement of the artist with the impact of human beings on the natural world, it offers a selection of large-scale sculptures, drawings and paintings from three of the artist’s ongoing series: “At the Top of Her Lungs,” “Whitewashed” and “Ivory”. By depicting a menagerie of animals whether endangered or already ex...
Mark your calendars for these upcoming fun activities. Free outdoor concert at La Conner Marina July 4. Local favorites Pacific Twang will hit the stage at 5:30 followed by The Power Players Band from Seattle at 7:30. The Power Players are a dynamic 11-piece band featuring a full horn section, percussions and a host of talented vocalists playing classic rock. Fireworks show follows at 10 p.m. Local food vendors and a beer/wine garden provided by Anacortes Brewery will open at 5 p.m. The concert is a fundraiser for the Rick Epting Foundation...
Washington State University alumni will tell you that their classmates have fascinating careers and are doing wonderful things in every part of the state. As if to prove how varied these callings and careers are, in 2023 WSU Press published the "Evergreen Collection," essays detailing accomplishments of graduates and faculty first printed in Washington State Magazine over the last 20 years. The Skagit Valley is represented by the Roozen family and their Washington Bulb Co. The succeeding generation of ownership, after founder William, are all W...
Last Saturday over 200 people attended the 32nd Museum of Northwest Art’s Annual Art Auction, reported Executive Director Stefano Catalani. The year’s theme is “spreading our wings” and participants did that: “The museum galleries on both floors were filled with energy and excitement,” Catalani shared in an email. He called it an incredible night and “one of the most successful auctions ever, if not the most successful both in terms of gross and net revenue,” though funds raised were not totaled up Tuesday morning. Proceeds came from sale...
La Conner will again serve as host and the upriver community of Concrete will receive special accolades when the Skagit County Pioneer Association holds its 120th picnic and business meeting at Pioneer Park on Aug. 1. Concrete civic leaders Jason Miller, Valerie Stafford, Fred West, John and Gail Boggs, and Marty and Adrienne Smith will receive Pioneer Spirit awards during the event in recognition of their key roles promoting Concrete’s rich historical heritage and maintaining its envied quality of life while nestled amid some of Washington s...
Mark your calendars for these upcoming fun activities. La Conner Retirement Inn Car Show, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, June 14, 204 N. First Street. Featuring classic cars, barbeque, Kona ice truck, prizes and live music by The Esquires. La Conner Live 2024 Summer Concert Series takes over Gilkey Square every Sunday from 1-4 p.m. through Sept. 8 at First and Morris streets. The lineup features Chris Eger Band, June 16; BrohamM, June 23; Full Spectrum, June 30; Joan Penney & Herding Kats Jazz Nonet, July 7; The Fabulous Murphtones, July 14; Lost at...
The Black Oystercatchers live along the rocky shores searching for marine mussels, snails and worms. They actually don't eat oysters. Their long narrow beaks makes it easy for them to find food in between the rocks and in tide pools. They also nest on the rocks above the high tide line. Our favorite spot to see them is at Rosario Beach. From the bluff you can see them flying over the water or sitting on the rocks to the northwest where they nest. It is recommended that you watch them from a...
Does director Alex Garland’s provocatively titled film “Civil War,” depicting exactly that in a near-future United States needlessly throw gasoline onto flames in a 2024 America that need no fanning? A newsreel playing in the background mentions the president (Nick Offerman) is in his third term. The U.S. Constitution limits presidents to two terms. Something is wrong enough that the nation is at war with itself. There is purposefully no background, no explanation. An improbable California-Texas secessionist alliance is battling the feder...
Cantabile Chamber Choir will perform “The Drop That Contained the Sea” at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at McIntyre Hall. They will share the stage with the Kulshan Chorus of Bellingham, Sno-King Chorale of Edmonds, singers from Mount Vernon High School and a 53-person orchestra. Christoper Tin is the composer. His work captures a Sufi concept: just as a single drop of water contains the essence of the entire ocean, inside every human being is the essence of all humanity. Tin says, “Each movement is inspired by water in a different form, arran...
