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Gallery Watch || For May 2016

BY KATY SHANER
Whidbey Life Magazine Contributor
May 4, 2016

Welcome to the May “Gallery Watch”. Enjoy the variety of art offered on Whidbey Island. “Gallery Watch” is a collaborative project between the Visitor Information Kiosk and Whidbey Life Magazine. Gallery information contributions collected by Katy Shaner from drewslist drewslist@whidbey.com and Whidbey Life Magazine www.whidbeylifemagazine.org,

“FIRST FRIDAY AT THE FARM” Greenbank Farm 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 6. 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. Visit Rob Schouten Gallery, Artworks Gallery and Raven Rocks Gallery.

“FIRST SATURDAY ART WALK” Langley 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7. Visit Brackenwood Gallery, MUSEO, Whidbey Art Gallery, and Studio 106.

LANGLEY

DAVID PRICE – ENCAUSTICS 5 – 7 p.m. David Price’s works capture a sense of light through paint that reflect his “less is not more, less is better” approach to art and design. His minimalist paintings are created with a simple approach to composition, color and texture resulting in a space that seems to expand beyond the canvas. The gallery, edit. artdesignmercantile (next to Brackenwood Gallery on First St., Langley) features David’s encaustic works and will be open for First Saturday Artwalk on May 7. www.davidpriceartist

WHIDBEY ISLAND FINE ARTS STUDIO – DEMONSTRATION BY KATHY ANDERSON 10 a.m. Burrier Building at the Fairgrounds. The cost is $45. Kathy Anderson is a member of the Putney Painters in Vermont and a colleague and friend of Richard Schmid, with whom she paints. She will be doing a demonstration. For more on Kathy Anderson click to: http://www.kathyandersonstudio.com If you are interested in attending, please send email to: caryjur@gmail.com, we also still have a couple of spaces in the workshop. For more information contact Cary Jurriaans at WIFAS: www.whidbeyislandfas.com

BRACKENWOOD GALLERY – “THE FIGURE” 5 – 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7 is the artist reception. The history of the human figure is all but inseparable from the history of Western art. – Michael Brenson from Lascaux’s famous Paleolithic cave paintings, to Rodin, to Picasso, and beyond, artists have portrayed their visions of the human body throughout history. Visit the gallery during the month of May to see what our diverse group of artists – including Aaron Coberly, Ned Mueller, Sarah Sedwick, Carrie Whitney, Georgia Gerber, Jason Waskey, Jeff Day, Cary Jurriaans, Marc Bohne, and Pete Jordan – has to offer!

There will also be a Spotlight show on Celebrated Washington Artist Marc Bohne’s landscapes during the month of May. All shows run through the end of May. Brackenwood Gallery, 302 First St., Langley • 360-221-2978 • brackenwoodgallery@whidbey.com • www.brackenwoodgallery.com

THE WHIDBEY ART GALLERY 5 – 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7 is the artist reception. Whidbey Art Gallery is pleased to premier unique 2D and 3D art by guest artist Keith Scott, paintings by guest artist Mike Burroughs and a series of Dahlia photographs by featured member George Johnson in May.

The basis for Keith Scott’s original art uses layers of recycled automotive paint, scrounged from auto body shops. Considered hazardous waste when in the liquid form, the shops are usually glad to get rid of the paint. Built in layers, on the 3D pieces Keith adds a layer of clear urethane between layers to get the rigidity. He calls this raw product kalidium. He then carves, sands, and laminates the piece to get the finished product.

Guest artist, Mike Burroughs, who creates in both oil and watercolor, will share some of his work during May. Featured member George Johnson will be showing a new series of Dahlia photographs for the first time. Meet Keith Scott, George Johnson and members of the Whidbey Art Gallery, while you enjoy light refreshments and wander the gallery. Whidbey Art Gallery, 220 Second St., Langley • 360-221-7675 • www.whidbeyartists.com

STUDIO 106 5 – 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7 is the artist reception. Studio 106 will be hosting 4 guest artists to show their work. Please stop in and say hello to our friends Judith Van Arnam, Jean Mason, Kim Stokely-Barber and Mary Green. Studio 106 is a working art studio. Guests are welcomed for First Saturday Art Walk, by appointment, and whenever we are there working! Studio 106, 106 McLeod Alley (between Whidbey Island Bank & Star Store) • 206-679-7843

MUSEO GALLERY Artist’s reception will be 5 – 7 p.m., on Saturday, May 7. MUSEO Gallery, 215 First St., Langley • 360- 221-7737 • www.museo.cc

BAYVIEW

HIGH SCHOOL GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE ART SHOW On display through May 30. Bayview Cash Store, Goosefoot Office. What is the Youth Perspective on Climate Change? An invitation to all high school students to share thoughts, feelings, wonderings, dilemmas about climate change through a broad range of media. Prizes awarded. All submissions will be displayed at the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road, Langley. For more information, contact Julie Glover at: julieg@whidbey.com or Ann Linnea at: treewmn@whidbey.com • www.whidbeyearthday.org

ART FOR HORSE LOVERS! 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 6 is opening reception for Heidi LaCourse and the work of mixed media artist Janet Pheifer, 3D encaustic artist Anne Smidt, and abstract painter Mike O’Connell. Blooms Winery’s Tasting Room at the historic Bayview Corner Store. Just in time for the opening of racing season, Blooms Winery is featuring the paintings of Heidi LaCourse, equine painter. Heidi’s work shows her love of horses. She has been around horses since she was five years old and spent a summer during college working exercising thoroughbred racehorses at Longacres. She has ridden in the Washington State hunter/jumper circuit and trained grand prix show jumpers in Ireland. Having owned and trained many ex-racehorses over the years she is fascinated with the beauty of these stunning athletes. The show will run through May and June. Blooms Winery Tasting, 5603 Bayview Road, Langley • 360-331-4084 • www.bloomswinery.com/

FREELAND

FREELAND ART STUDIOS – JEFF DAY SCULPTURE AND PAINTINGS “Reflection” Istanbul and China continuing thru June 27. Artists at the Freeland Art Studios produce original works of art in stone, bronze, metals, clay, glass, mixed media, and water in motion. At the studios you will find fine art sculpture for in or outdoors, tile, clay portraiture, jewelry, leaping and swirling concepts in water, custom designs in tile – all in a working environment. If you’re curious about how art is conceived, planned and executed, stop and watch artists at work. Freeland Artist Studios, 1660 Roberta Ave., Freeland • https://freelandartstudios.com/

GREENBANK

RAVEN ROCKS GALLERY – “ROXALLANNE MEDLEY’S WHIMSICAL DELIGHTS IN CERAMIC” 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, May 6 is the opening reception. Show runs through May 31. The Gallery presents the heartwarming and wonderfully whimsical work of Roxallanne Medley, the featured artist for May. A local resident of Coupeville, her work is best described in her own words: “My ceramic work includes original, painted and hand-cut relief tiles and hand-painted ceramic serving pieces. I apply watercolor techniques to ceramic tiles, plates and platters.”

All this month the gallery will be presenting new weekly offerings of paintings, fiber arts and mixed media works from both Mary Jo Oxrieder and Windwalker Taibi. Raven Rocks Gallery is a member of The Whidbey Art Trail, a year-round self-guided tour of galleries and studios featuring the work of local and regional artists. Raven Rocks Gallery is located at Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road,C-101, Greenbank. 360-222-0102 • www.ravenrocksgallery.com

ROB SCHOUTEN GALLERY – “ALONG WATER’S EDGE” WATERCOLORS BY PEGGY WOODS 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, May 6 is the artist’s reception. Show runs through May 30. Light Refreshments will be served. Rob Schouten Gallery is pleased to welcome Anacortes watercolorist Peggy Woods to her debut showing on Whidbey Island. Woods’ watercolor paintings skillfully explore the play of light on water, whether glowing with strong contrast or misty and soft, creating tranquil dramas that convey the poignancy of everyday coastal life. Her paintings are renowned for realism and detail, but her soulful connection to her subjects is what makes them come alive. Rob Schouten Gallery – a premier showcase for Whidbey Island and Northwest artists at Historic Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank • 360-222-3070 • info@robschoutengallery.com • www.robschoutengallery.com/

ARTWORKS GALLERY – GAYLEN WHITEMAN 5 – 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 6 is the artist reception. During May Artworks Gallery will feature artist Gaylen Whiteman and her “May Madness” show. Light snacks and beverages will be served. Live music will be performed by guitarist Steve DeHaven. Other Artworks Gallery artists will be on hand to greet visitors during the reception.

Gaylen, who typically paints in a realist fashion, has recently been experimenting with abstraction and, as she says, “having a blast.” She says, “I am especially enjoying the contrast between precise and deliberate painting for realism to the pure joy and spontaneity of abstraction.” In her “May Madness” show, Gaylen will devote half of her display to favorite works in realism, and half to favorite and recent abstract art. Her art includes paintings in watercolor, acrylic, and oil. Artworks Gallery is located on Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road • 360-222-3010 • www.artworkswhidbey.com

COUPEVILLE

PENN COVE GALLERY – MARK LUCERO Mark Lucero is Penn Cove Gallery’s May featured artist. Mark paints with acrylics, usually on wood panels which are carved with high-speed routers. With bold colors and uninhibited and expressive lines, he creates movement while maintaining a careful sense of balance. His compositions range from realism to fully abstract. He thinks of his artwork as both self-discovery and self-disclosure, so that many paintings originate from fundamental truths about human experience. His intention is to give joyous and lighthearted expression to some of life’s deeper truths. Mark will be at Penn Cove Gallery 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Monday, May 30, when he will discuss the methods and meanings behind his paintings. Penn Cove Gallery, 9 NW Front St., Coupeville. • 360-678-1176 • www.penncovegallery.com • www.MarkLuceroArt.com

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May 4, 2016
What’s Happening || Thursday, May 12 through Sunday, May 15

BY KATY SHANER
Whidbey Life Magazine Contributor
May 11, 2016

Welcome to the weekend on Whidbey. “What’s Happening” includes many weekend events starting Thursday and running through Sunday. “What’s Happening” is a collaborative information guide project between the Visitor Information Kiosk and Whidbey Life Magazine.

THURSDAY, MAY 12

“PROOF” BY DAVID AUBURN 7 p.m. at the Whidbey Children’s Theater. Thursday, May 12 is opening night and the show runs through Sunday, May 22. Catherine has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, Robert. When he dies she has more than grief to deal with: there’s her estranged sister, Claire, and Hal, a former student of her father who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that Robert left behind. And a further problem: how much of her father’s madness (or genius) will Catherine inherit? This Pulitzer Prize-winning play opened at the Donmar Warehouse in 2001.

Whidbey Childrens Theater, 723 Camano Ave., Langley • Recommended Ages 13+ for language and mature situations • Adults: $16 / Youth: $8 • Purchase Tickets Online: http://wctmagic.org/calendar/2016/5/12/proof-by-david-auburn

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WICA! 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Whidbey Island Center for the Arts community open house. In celebration of WICA’s 20th anniversary, the entire community is invited to take a stroll down memory lane during an open house this Thursday evening. Refreshments, light hors d’oeuvres, libations, and birthday cake will be served as guests view pictures, posters, costumes and props, and other memorabilia representing 20 years of our shared experiences in the arts. The Open House is free and open to the public. Whidbey Island Center of the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley www.wicaonline.org

THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL WONDERS OF DECEPTION PASS 7 p.m. Located at the Coupeville Recreation Hall. Presented by Park Manager Jack Hartt. Since the turn of the last century Deception Pass State Park has been transformed from rugged federal land donated to the State to one of the most-visited state parks in Washington. From sand dunes to old growth forests – freshwater lakes to beaches on the Salish Sea – an abundance of wildlife including 174 species of birds. Explore some of the natural and cultural history of the park – how it came to be and the challenges we face as we head into the future. Preceding the 7:30 program, scholarship winners will be introduced and annual officer elections will be held.

The public is welcome to attend this free event • Coupeville Recreation Hall, 901 NW Alexander St., Coupeville • Whidbey Audubon: www.whidbeyaudubon.org

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: BOOK DISCUSSION 6:30 p.m. Located at the Langley Library. It is satisfying to see someone get their just desserts. Many novels explore this theme. Join the delicious discussion to talk about your favorite novels where characters get their due. “Let Them Eat Cake” by Gesine Bullock-Prado is our featured cookbook. Just desserts will be served! Langley Library, 104 Second St., Langley • 360-221-4383

BEACH LITTER PICKUP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Ft. Casey State Park • 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Open to all adults 18 and older (sorry, no minors). Please contact Stinger to learn about opportunities available to youth. Contact Stinger prior to attending a beach cleanup to let him know to expect you, preferably at least two days before. This will insure that, if there is an emergency change or cancellation in the schedule, he can then notify you. Bags, gloves, and other equipment will be provided. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and footwear for walking over sand, cobble, and driftwood. Schedule can change due to adverse weather conditions. A one-day volunteer park access pass is available for volunteers who do not have a Washington State Parks Discovery Pass. For a map or more information about any of these cleanup locations, contact: Stinger Anderson, Community Litter Cleanup Program Coordinator • stinger.anderson@wsu.edu • 360-240-5558 (office) • 360-941-3171 (cell)

BILLY THE CELLOIST 11 a.m. Live and strung at UBCC. A good time is likely to be had by all, but especially Billy. Useless Bay Coffee Company, 121 Second Street, Langley • 360-221-4515 • www.uselessbaycoffee.com/

FRIDAY, MAY 13

THE RURAL CHARACTERS VARIETY SHOW 7:30 p.m. Located at WICA. Enjoy The Rural Characters as they host a variety show featuring many of the artists who have graced the stage over two decades, including: Sing!Chronicity (the very first performers at WICA!), Whidbey Island Dance Theatre, Saratoga Chamber Players, The Heggeness Valley Boys, WOW! Stories, Troy Chapman, Judith Adams, Theatre skits, Drew Christie Animation. All Seats $22 • Tickets by phone: 360-221-8268 • Online: tickets@wicaonline.org • Whidbey Island Center of the Arts 565, Camano Ave., Langley • www.wicaonline.org

STEWARDSHIP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join us for Hammons Preserve Blackberry Bonanza with the Whidbey Camano Land Trust. Would you like to help steward the land and restore habitat? We have volunteer opportunities coming up on our nature preserves, and we need your help. The Land Trust provides tools, snacks, and drinks. All you need to bring is a pair of work gloves and be ready for outdoor fun with fellow volunteers. To sign up online: www.wclt.org/events • By phone contact Kyle at: 360-222-3310 • Email: kyle@wclt.org

PETE 7 – 9 p.m. Located at Bayview Hall. Admission is free. Donations for the band are highly encouraged. There will be a charge for beer, wine, and sodas. Brought to you by Goosefoot and Bayview Hall. Bayview Hall, 5642 Bayview Road, Langley • For questions contact: 360-321-4145 • info@goosefoot.org

OTT & MURPHY WINES – RUSTY FENDER AND THE MELODY WRANGLERS 7 p.m. Alt-Country and Americana.“There will be dancin’ in the street”. Contributions for the music gratefully accepted. Reservations are recommended. Ott & Murphy Winery Tasting Room, 204 First St., Langley • 360-221-7131

THE LANGLEY 2ND STREET MARKET 2 – 6 p.m. Every Friday through September 30. Our European-style market includes several local produce and flower farmers local soap makers, artists, jewelers, baked goods, food by Dorcas of Lesedi Farm, and numerous local musicians. For more information or to inquire about being a vendor, contact Ben at: secondstreetmarket@whidbey.com

“PROOF” BY DAVID AUBURN – WHIDBEY CHILDREN’S THEATER 7 p.m. (See Thursday, May 12 for more information.)

OPEN MIC NIGHT 6 – 8:30 p.m. Blooms Winery Tasting Room at the Bayview Corner. Open Mic Night is the second and fourth Friday of each month. The Open Mics Night, hosted by Ron Eaton, provide an opportunity in a casual and intimate setting for musicians to perform live and play a song or two and perhaps join in with fellow musicians on stage, or for a poet to recite some of their verse. Anyone interested in being included in the evening’s talent showcase can call the tasting room at 360-321-0515 for more details. Drop-ins are accepted as time allows.

Special Friday night food menu includes Blooms regular menu, our Friday Flatbread special and a few additional choices with wonderful award-winning Blooms wines by the glass or bottle, as well as craft brews by Foggy Noggin and Boundary Bay, and non-alcoholic choices! Blooms Winery Taste for Wine & Art, 5603 Bayview Road, Langley. www.bloomswinery.com • www.tasteforwinewhidbey.com • 360-321-0515

SATURDAY, MAY 14

SAVOR SPRING FOOD AND WINE TOUR 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Four wineries and a distillery on Whidbey Island open their tasting rooms to present the annual Savor Spring Food, Wine and Spirits Tour. This tour includes not only tastes of wine and spirits – many of them new releases for spring – but each venue will also feature a food vendor that will have samples of locally made and grown foods, creating a true taste of Whidbey Island. Participating wineries and distillery are:

Comforts of Whidbey/Gordons – 4361 Witter Road, Langley
Spoiled Dog Winery/ Roaming Radish 5881 Maxwelton Road, Clinton
Whidbey Island Distillery/ Prima Bistro 3466 Craw Road, Langley
Blooms Winery’s Tasting Room/ Glass Alley Café / Sundance Bakery 5603 Bayview Road, Langley
Holmes Harbor Cellars/ Mile Post 19 4591 Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland

The tickets for the tour are $20 in advance, available at the participating tasting rooms or online at: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2498855 • Tickets are also available at the door for $25. Although the tour hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., some winery tasting rooms will be open later. For more information on the tour, visit the Whidbey Island Vintners Association website at: www.whidbeyislandvintners.org, or call Blooms Winery tasting room at: 360-321-0515.

PENN COVE WATER FESTIVAL 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Located at the Historic Front Street in Coupeville. Celebrating our Native American heritage this one-day freefamily festival features tribal canoe races, Native American arts and crafts, demonstrations, story-telling, music and dance performances, educational displays, food, and youth activities.. For full info: www.penncovewaterfestival.com

EARTH SCIENCES FOR KIDS AT EBEY’S LANDING 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Whidbey Camano Land Trust. The dramatic beauty of our Island’s beaches and bluffs is something to enjoy and cherish. But have you ever wondered what made them? The rocks, sand, and living organisms are full of clues. Join the Whidbey Camano Land to explore the effects of wind, rain, waves and sun on our island shores. This is a family-friendly tour aimed at elementary and middle school kids aged 10-13. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The event is free, but space is limited! To sign up visit our website: www.wclt.org/events • By phone contact Kyle at: 360-222-3310 • By email: kyle@wclt.org

SPRING SHRED EVENT – SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF SOUTH WHIDBEY ISLAND AND COASTAL COMMUNITY BANK 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Time to clean out your file cabinets, garages, and storage rooms. Securely dispose of your personal and financial records. Minimum donation $5.00: bankers box or grocery bag. $10.00: oversized box or garbage bag. All proceeds benefit Soroptimist International of South Whidbey Island’s Grants and Scholarships Program. Licensed and Bonded SECURE Shredding Company. Contact: Tara Long www.coastalbank.com

BUILDING HOPE TOGETHER – SOUTH WHIDBEY HOMELESS COALITION 4 – 7 p.m. St. Augustine’s Church in-the-Woods. Enjoy an evening of fun music, good food, and a celebration of the work of the South Whidbey Homeless Coalition, whose mission is to help make homelessness a brief and rare experience on South Whidbey. BBQ chicken dinner, no-host bar, live music and silent auction. Tickets are $25. To purchase tickets or make a donation call: Victoria Ritts at 206-992-4054, Linda Rush at 509-859-3070 • St. Augustine’s Church in-the-Woods, 5217 Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland

THE RURAL CHARACTERS VARIETY SHOW 7:30 p.m. WICA (See Friday, May 13 for additional information.)

“PROOF” BY DAVID AUBURN – WHIDBEY CHILDREN’S THEATER 7 p.m. (See Thursday, May 12 for more information.)

SUNDAY, MAY 15

“MOSTLY FEATHERS” – WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY OF GOVINDA ROSLING 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Artist’s Reception at the UUCWI Gallery. Govinda photographs mostly birds, working with a variety of lenses that enable zoomed shots, some through blinds, some by sitting and letting the birds come to her. She focuses on aspects of their life in each photograph – their quirkiness, intensity of foraging, their place in the world. “Mostly Feathers” will continue on display throughout the months of May and June. UUCWI, 20103 State Route 525 (approximately two miles north of Freeland on the west side of the highway) • www.uucwi.org/

THE HOT CLUB OF TROY 12 – 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15. Playing lively swing music with a romantic French flair. Useless Bay Coffee Company 121 Second St., Langley (360) 221-4515

19TH ANNUAL HEDGEBROOK WOMEN PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL 4 p.m. WICA. $5 suggested ticket donation. New works by Kristiana Rae Colón, Virginia Grise, Dawn Renee Jones, Madhuri Shekar and Regina Taylor. Hedgebrook partners with regional theatres across the country with strong track records of commissioning and producing new works by women playwrights. This year’s festival partners include Denver Center Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Seattle Repertory Theatre and Southern Rep Theatre. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.hedgebrook.org/hwpf-dl Whidbey Island Center for the Arts 565 Camano Avenue, Langley.

“FORAGING FOR EDIBLE FOOD” WITH KELSI FRANZEN – SLOW FOOD WHIDBEY ISLAND’S 1 – 4 p.m. May 15. Pacific Rim Institute. This unique three-part event, learn what wild plants can be combined as delicious and unique ingredients into your daily meals. Educator, farmer, and fifth generation Coupeville native Kelsi Franzen will engage all of your senses first on a hike, to learn how to identify some common edibles in several Pacific Northwest ecosystems, followed by a presentation on how to create meals inspired by and infused with Whidbey Island’s wild and cultivated foods.

Kelsi Franzen holds a Master’s in Education with an emphasis in Environmental Education and Non-Profit Administration from Western Washington University, in partnership with North Cascades Institute, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Education from Western Washington University.

Program cost will be $15 for a one-hour foraging tour on the Pacific Rim Institute grounds followed by a one-hour presentation in the auditorium for $10. There will be a one hour break between the two events to allow people to tour the Pacific Rim hoop houses and learn about their exciting plans for the future of PRI or just linger, chat and snack in the Auditorium building. Pacific Rim Institute, 180 Parker Road, Coupeville. Contact Kathy at kathy46@whidbey.com to sign up.

Important: Please note: The one-hour foraging tour at PRI is already full but we can put you on the waiting list.

SAVOR SPRING FOOD AND WINE TOUR 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (See Friday, May 14 for more information).

TILTH MARKET 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. South Whidbey Tilth’s Farmers’ Market’s features local farm produce and plants, concessions and crafts. Island There’s lots of parking, clean restrooms, free WiFi and children’s play areas. SNAP cards are welcome. South Whidbey Tilth Farmers’ Market, 2812 Thompson Road, Langley • www.southwhidbeytilth.org/market.html

“PROOF” BY DAVID AUBURN – WHIDBEY CHILDREN’S THEATER 2 p.m. (See Thursday, May 12 for more information.)

OTT & MURPHY WINES – TROY CHAPMAN AND GARY WAY 3 – 5 p.m Conversations in jazz with guitar and piano. An afternoon of beautiful music, wine and view. No cover. Ott & Murphy Winery Tasting Room, 204 First Street, Langley • 360-221-7131.

SUNDAY MUSIC SERIES – RUSSELL CLEPPER 3 – 5 p.m. Enjoy Sunday afternoons all year long with live music at Blooms Winery Tasting Room at Bayview Corner Store. Russell Clepper will play some of his favorite original tunes. Russell has a wonderful style that captures your heart and moves your soul. No cover and no minimums but we ask you to please tip appropriately. Fabulous wines, good food and great music! Blooms Winery Taste for Wine & Art, 5603 Bayview Road, Langley • www.bloomswinery.com • www.tasteforwinewhidbey.com • 360-321-0515

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May 3, 2016
Signs Of The Season – ‘Holiday Happenings’ through Dec. 20

BY KATY SHANER
Whidbey Life Magazine Contributor
December 2, 2015

With all there is to do on Whidbey Island this holiday season, you may find it a challenge to choose. But go for it… And enjoy! It’s the holidays!

Turn that page on your calendar and start filling it in. The first week in December is the true meaning of abundance.

Ashley Morrison and Ed Halloran Rotary Club of Whidbey-Westside (photo by Katy Shaner)

Want a Christmas tree or a wreath? Every day, from 11a.m. – 6 p.m. through Dec. 20, you can choose a tree and/or wreath at the Rotary Club of Whidbey-Westside lot at Bayview Rd. and SR 525, Langley. The proceeds help support the South Whidbey High School girls’ basketball team.

Friday–Sunday, Dec. 4-6

Start your weekend from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4 with a “Holiday Hoedown” at Greenbank Farm, a Barn dance with the live music of PETE. And don’t forget “First Friday” from 5 to 7 p.m. as all farm businesses stay open late for visitors. Plus check out the special Santa events for the kids. http://greenbankfarm.biz/calendar-2015/.

“A Dickens’ Christmas Carol (A Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts)” will be presented at Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on weekends, Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 20. Matinee Sundays are at 2:30 p.m. In this play within a play, the “Stykes-Upon-Thump Repertory Co. Inc.” rolls into town to perform Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” for the umpteenth time on their road show tour. Led by Sir Selsdon Piddock, they find their way through snowstorms and battling divas to the grand finale to bring their audience a Merry Christmas Caper that will lighten hearts and warm the spirit.

Holiday balls and Swag in Langley (photo by Katy Shaner)

Whidbey Island Community Orchestra, led by conductor Cynthia Morrow, will perform a Holiday concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4 at St. Augustine’s-in-the-Woods on Honeymoon Bay Rd. in Freeland. Admission is free (but donations to support the orchestra are accepted). Bring a non-perishable food donation for the Food Bank to help those less fortunate this holiday season.

Join the Whidbey Community Chorus in celebrating the advent of Christmas at their annual holiday concerts at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, and 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6 at the First United Methodist Church on SE Ireland Street, Oak Harbor. Admission is free, but donations are very gratefully accepted.

5K Run or a Walk?

You have two opportunities during the first weekend of December.

Head over to Camp Casey and Fort Casey State Park on Saturday, Dec. 5 for the Jingle Trail 5k Fun Run and Walk from 9 a.m. to noon. The race begins at 10 a.m. Be sure to join in the warm-up exercises with Harada Physical Therapy. Snacks will be available following the race.

On Sunday, Dec. 6, (with a check-in time at 9 a.m. and start-time at 10 a.m.), join the Elf Chase 5k Run and Walk at SW Parks and Recreation’s Community Park on Maxwelton Rd. Join in a morning of running, walking (dogs on leash are welcome), and elf chasing!

Do you enjoy shopping locally?

Bayview Winter Market at the Bayview Community Hall (photo by Katy Shaner)

There are markets providing produce, baked goods, hot foods, crafted items and artwork. Visit Bayview Winter Market in Bayview Community Hall, Langley from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through Dec. 19. And stop in the Hummingbird Farm–Oak Harbor Winter Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays through Dec. 19. The market is located at the intersection of Zylstra and Ft. Nugent Roads in Oak Harbor, within Hummingbird Farm’s covered and snug greenhouse solariums. If weather permits, play a game of bocce ball, picnic and stroll about the Farm.

Plus, don’t forget the “Holiday Market on Pioneer” in Oak Harbor from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5—with arts, crafts, food and more. Shop for gifts made by local vendors. Watch for the special appearances from Santa.

Here come the parades!

Langley’s Holly Jolly Parade starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. Musicians, service and youth groups, pets, families and floats will march up and down First and Second St. Later in the afternoon, many businesses will be open late for a festive evening’s “Holiday Shop and Stroll,” as locals and visitors alike shop while enjoying Langley’s First Saturday Art Walk from 5 to 7 p.m.

Further up the island, the Greening of Coupeville Christmas Lights Parade, Tree Lighting and Carol Singing will begin at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. Santa arrives in Coupeville, bringing music and floats along with him. Be sure to stick around for Oak Harbor Yacht Club’s Christmas Boat Parade of Lights along the Harbor.

Enjoy music?

Decorations in front of the Braeburn (photo by Katy Shaner)

The Saratoga Orchestra’s Holiday Concert “Peter and the Wolf,” Prokofiev’s timeless classic, will be held at the Coupeville High School Commons from 1 – 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, in conjunction with the Greening of Coupeville. This is a free family friendly event! Participate in the Saratoga Orchestra’s fun and unique “Instrument Petting Zoo,” where the young and young-at-heart have a chance to get up-close- and-personal with the instruments of the orchestra.

Feel like some comedy and laughs? Try Comedy Island’s Holiday Improv Show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Black Box Theater, located at Langley’s Island County Fairgrounds. Exercise your funny bone as Tony Caldwell, Marian Myszkowski, Erick Westphal and LuAnn Wolfe make up scenes and sketches based on audience suggestions.

And all of that is just the first week in December! There’s more to come as we head into week two! So remember all the events that continue on through this week, but add in these new events.

Friday-Sunday, Dec. 11-13

‘Twas In The Moon Of Wintertime – Songs Of The Season will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 at Langley United Methodist Church with Mathew Habib, tenor and Sheila Weidendorf, piano. Celebrate the season with this concert that includes selections from Handel’s “Messiah,” “He Shall Feed His Flock” and “Every Valley” and perennial Christmas favorites such as “I Wonder as I Wander” and “What Child is This?” Nothing heralds Christmastide quite like music!

Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s dazzling production of “The Nutcracker” is an Island holiday favorite. Friday, Dec. 11 through Sunday, Dec. 13 and Dec. 18 through Dec.19, with evening shows starting at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Don’t forget; it’s all about “the excitement of watching twinkling lights rise ever higher on a magical tree. The thrill of being swept away by snowflakes to a faraway land. No holiday season is complete without a trip to the Land of Enchantment!”

Sweet Mona’s Chocolate Boutique (photo by Katy Shaner)

Decorating sugar cookies and ginger bread is a tradition this time of year. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13, Sweet Mona’s Chocolate Boutique is holding Gingerbread and Sugar Cookie Decorating Classes. Reserve a space and be creative as you decorate a tasty treat.

Whidbey Institute Holiday Concert – “May Peace Be” is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13. This musical celebration of the winter holidays and the return of the light features the Open Circle Community Choir, Randy Hudson and the Heggeness Valley Boys, poet Judith Adams and the SW5 A Cappella Group in Thomas Berry Hall.

Friday-Sunday, Dec. 18-20

Weekend three is here, Dec. 18 – 20, and brings us to the last week of events to share. It’s almost the Solstice Yule and Christmas and two concerts are scheduled.

Joyeux Noël – Celebrate a French Christmas with Island Consort will be presented at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20 at Langley United Methodist Church. Celebrate “un Noël Francais” with this concert of French early music, including instrumental works by Boismortier and Couperin, a trio sonata by Michel Corrette with flutist Kimberly Breilein, a Lully chaconne, a Campra cantate with soprano Fumi Tagata, and featuring Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s Messe de Minuit pour Noël with the Island Consort Singers, conducted by Dr. Dianne Vars.

Decorated Tree, Langley (photo by Katy Shaner)

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts will present – Solstice Concert: Duo Flamenco – Eric and Encarnación – Flamenco En Navidad from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20. Poet Judith Adams will be a special guest. This is a one-of-a-kind holiday concert with Eric and Encarnación, the internationally renowned flamenco duo known for the deep connection and intense energy that permeates their live performances.

Gather together, reach out and welcome into your lives the many Holiday Happenings available this season on Whidbey Island.

Katy Shaner is the volunteer coordinator and manager of the Visitor Information Kiosk. Shaner writes the weekly “What’s Happening” and monthly “Gallery Watch” for the WLM “Flash.” For greater detail on each of the events mentioned in this article, go to the December weekly “What’s Happening.”

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December 10, 2015
Renaissance Then, Renaissance Now! All day long, Saturday, July 25 at Greenbank Farm

BY KATY SHANER
Whidbey Life Magazine Contributor
July 22, 2015

Don’t miss the exciting (and free) one-day festival—from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, July 25—at Greenbank Farm, located right in the heart of Whidbey Island.

Renaissance Then, Renaissance Now, spearheaded by Connie and Jerry Lloyd and their enthusiastic volunteers, is an event that will delight the senses! Renaissance Then, Renaissance Now juxtaposes life during the European Renaissance with the contemporary renaissance in slow food, music, animal training, local artisanry and organic farming on Whidbey Island.

The event is FREE but you might encounter actors and actresses in full Renaissance costume, acting as “Renaissance bankers,” and asking—in a fun way—for a donation to help raise funds that assist in the support of Greenbank Farm. In return you’ll receive “coins of the realm;” the more you donate, the larger the “coin”!

What Pleasures Await You
at the Renaissance Fair?

Festival events will feature local talent demonstrating and exhibiting historical and contemporary agriculture, equestrian, arts and sciences, music, crafts, literature, juggling, theater, costumes, cooking, beverage making, children’s activities and more.

Connie Lloyd on her horse Royal (photo by Kate Sharkey)

Horses & Riders in Renaissance Costumes

Watch horses and riders in Renaissance costumes move through their paces in the Renaissance arena. See a new horse act—“The Art of the Garrocha Pole”—likely never before seen on Whidbey.

Horsemen have used poles on horseback for centuries— jousting in competition with lances and spears. In Spain they’ve used the Garrocha Pole for just as long, but they were moving their cattle. Now this has now been developed into a ballet on horseback. (Check out this Spanish team in action at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIyjEyPDE8I.)

Falcons and Falconry

Learn history of falconry from Steve Layman while he handles his falcons. Watch them fly free in an indoor and outdoor falconry demonstration. “Training a hawk for falconry is an incredible process and awe-inspiring to even the experienced,” Layman has said.

Steve Layman’s falcon takes a bow ( photo by Jerry Lloyd)

Dog Demonstrations and Activities

Dog activities will include “Dog Carting,” to represent the Renaissance period when dogs were used to get products to market. Representing the “Now,” there will be a “Nose Work” demo, followed by a sheep-herding demonstration—showing the history of working sheep dogs.

Throwing the “Atlatl”

Kids and adults alike will enjoy trying to throw the Atlatl—an ancient weapon that predated the bow and arrow— (a stick with a handle on one end and a hook or socket that engages a light spear or ‘dart’ on the other. The flipping motion of the atlatl propels a light spear much faster and farther than it could be thrown by hand alone.)

Parents—worry not! The Atlatl used during Renaissance Then, Renaissance Now is kid-friendly and lots of fun!

“Slow Food” Movement and The Organic Farm School

Learn about the “Slow Food” movement and The Organic Farm School at the Farm, including demonstrations of some very interesting foods being developed on Whidbey Island.

The “Parade of Ladies” (photo by Debi Telew)

Live Music and Entertainment

Listen to live music and watch entertaining acts. Watch a history class on beer-making, demos on ancient bread-making and learn how fabric was originally created.

Renaissance Musicians Leading in Riders (photo by Debi Telew)

Why Hold a Renaissance Fair?

In addition to education and fun, Renaissance Then, Renaissance Now is raising funds in support of Greenbank Farm. Greenbank Farm is an historic public-access farm focused on local commerce, agriculture, recreation and natural resource stewardship. Greenbank Farm is 151 acres and is located at the center of Whidbey Island. Get additional information at www.greenbankfarm.biz/renaissance-at-the-farm/.

The Fair was begun a number of years back, when the Lloyds suggested it as  a small replacement event for the Loganberry Festival, Connie Lloyd said. “With a few friends, we thought we’d just do some small horse and dog demos without a lot of advertising or fanfare. We called it the ‘Dog and Pony show.’

After several years, [it] started to grow, and we were having so much fun we were looking for a way to make it even bigger. The first year we performed on horseback in long velvet dresses, and ribbons braided in our horses manes, and we were hooked.”

A Little Different Flavor…

Riding instructor, Carol McArdle has an extensive background in classical training, and also loves performing in costume. So the group came up with the idea of a Renaissance Faire with a little different flavor.

“We wanted it to capture the essence of a typical Renaissance Faire, but have it be more educational,” Lloyd added. “It started with a little ‘rag tag’ committee trying to see how we could pull together some local talent, not be larger than we could handle, and still make it fun.

“There has been even more uncertainty about the Farm, recently,” she continued, mentioning the concerns with the Port, “but we decided to go ahead with the event. It will either be our ‘last hurrah,’ in which we hope to go out with great flair, or a precedent of what is to come.

Society for Creative Anachronism

Along the way, the group teamed up with the Society for Creative Anachronism, an international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts and skills of pre-17th-century Europe, which helped them expand their ideas even further. “We think we will be successful with our goals of a small, fun event, with local talent,” Lloyd said.

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SCHEDULE

Renaissance at the Farm — July 25, 2015

THE OUTDOOR ARENA

Sponsored by: Skagit Farmers, Frontier Lumber and
the Backcountry Horsemen of Island County
Jerry Lloyd, M.C.

10:00 a.m.     Dog Carting:

Getting Product to Market in the Renaissance — Narration by Deb Schweers
Dogs owned by Linda Sue Schoenharl

10:30 a.m.      Nosework:
You Can Turn Your Dog Into a Detective — Georgia Edwards

11:00 a.m.      Sheep Herding:
Herding dogs worked for us in the Renaissance and are still working for us
Susan Crocker

11:30 a.m.      Falconry:
Pre-dates the Renaissance, and is in a Renaissance Today — Steve Layman

12:00 a.m.      Tir na nOg (The Land of Ever living) Troupe
Promenade of Equestrians to Arena for a Carousel Performance
Carol McArdle and five friends on horseback

12:30 p.m.      Pas de deux:
a dance of two equestrians by “The Renaissance Men”

1:00 p.m.        Quadrille:
A Team of four Equestrians — Come to the Dance

1:30 p.m.        Garrocha:
a Spanish dance. A horse, a rider and a pole with history
Shelby Ahrens and Amanda Stygar

2:00 p.m.        Pas de deux:
horse dressage for two by Anam Cara (Soul Friend) — Kate and Connie

2:30 p.m.        Vaulting on Horses:
gymnastics from the back of a horse — Equestrian Crossings

3:00 p.m.        Pas de deux:
horse dressage for two by Anam Dail (Soul Field) — Kate and Cathie

3:30 p.m.        A Horse Parade —
Riders and their Horses: their story and their horse story

THE RED BARN — BARN A

“WHIDBEY 1904”
Lora Eelkema, M.C.

11:00 a.m.      The History of Beer:
“A Then and Now Story” — Bob Stallone, owner, Thirsty Crab Brewery

12:00 noon                 OPEN
Break for the Horse Promenade (see The Outdoor Arena)

12:30 p.m.      An Act of Magic:
John Fowkes

1:00 p.m.        Falconry:
The History and the Bird with LIVE BIRDS! — Steve Layman

2:00 p.m.        Food and Farming:
Preserving the Past and Building the Future.
Learn about Slow Food and the connection with Organic Farm School on the Greenbank Farm.

THE PERFORMERS STAGE in the VILLAGE

Sponsored by Whidbey Sun and Wind
David Stern, M.C.

10:15 a.m.      Shakespeare Sonnet — by Hannah Mack

10:30 a.m.      Island Strings — School of Music

11:15 a.m.      Oriental Sword Demo — Tiger Martial Arts students

11:30 a.m.      Kimmer Morris
violin music for the ages (30 mins)

12:00 noon     Break for the Horse Promenade
(see Arena Schedule)

12:15 p.m.      Kimmer Morris — violin

1:00 p.m.        Marcus Raymond — Juggling & Escape Artist

1:45 p.m.        Costume Contest — Prizes for best garb

2:30 p.m.        Bards Of Key Poynt — Renaissance Music

3:15 p.m.        Wrap up and Thanking the Sponsors

Special Notice:

The Main Entrance Gate

Sponsored by Whidbey Telecom

Roaming Performers

Larry The Stilt Man

Bards Of Key Poynt — Renaissance Music

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Image at top: A Renaissance Arena rider (photo by Debi Telew)

Katy Shaner, compiler of the weekly “What’s Happening” calendar in the online Whidbey Life Magazine, is the manager and volunteer coordinator of the Visitor Information Kiosk.

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July 21, 2015
What’s Happening || Thursday, June 25 through Sunday June 28

BY KATY SHANER
Whidbey Life Magazine Contributor
June 24, 2015

Welcome to the weekend on Whidbey. Many weekend events start on Thursday night so this “What’s Happening” covers Thursday through Sunday. “What’s Happening” is a collaborative information guide project between the The Visitor Information Kiosk and Whidbey Life Magazine.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25

ORCA NETWORK WHALE SIGHTING REPORT While watching and visiting the whales in their home, please observe, love and respect them from a distance. The Salish Sea is swimming with orcas! J, K and some Ls came in from the west on the 20th after having been out for a few. Get the most recent sightings by going to info@orcanetwork.org

THE PORCH SESSIONS 7 – 9 p.m. June 25. A free outdoor summer music series at the Kalakala Mercantile Co. All ages welcome. 138 2nd Street, Langley Facebook.com/KalakalaMercantile 360-221-0161 Featuring: Magic Potions https://themagicpotions.bandcamp.com/, Memory Boys https://memoryboys.bandcamp.com/, Ghosts I’ve Met Recently played live on KEXP https://ghostsivemet.bandcamp.com/ Questions? Contact: shantisivadas@yahoo.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 26

INTERNATIONAL GUILLEMOT APPRECIATION DAYS 2015 First event 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, June 26. Happy Hour at Ott & Murphy Winery 204 First Street, Langley. Specials on glasses of wine. Members of the Pigeon Guillemot Research Project will have photos and discussions of this long running study. Make your own Guillemot feet with red and black felt. Questions? Contact Govinda at: govinda@whidbey.com

FRIDAY NIGHTS AT BLOOMS WINERY TASTING ROOM Literary and Poetry Night by Northwest Institute for Literary Arts 6 p.m. Friday, June 26. Featuring readings by Jim Gearhart (essays have appeared in Shark Reef Literary Magazine and High Country News); Mary Heron Hake (nominated for inclusion in Best New Poets 2015); Mel Flannery (Seattle poet with Masters in both Nursing and Creative Writing); Carolyne Wright (published nine books of poetry, including several that were nominated for various literary awards and one that won the Blue Lynx Prize and the American Book Award. Also a collection of essays and co-edited an anthology on women and work); Stephanie Hammer (nominated for a Pushcart prize four times in poetry, fiction and nonfiction. First novel The Puppet Turner of Narrow Interior), and Marie Hartung (Appeared most recently in Talking River Journal. Named a finalist for the Writers at Work Fellowship in 2014, the Eric Hoffer Award for Prose in 2015. Recipient of a fellowship scholarship award for the Summer Literary Series in Kenya). These poets and writers will do readings, and will have time for discussions and book signings. Enjoy a glass of wine and hear their poetry and prose. Blooms Winery Tasting Room 5603 Bayview Rd., Langley (in the historic Bayview Cash Store) (360) 321-0515 www.bloomswinery.com

EMMA 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Last weekend. Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. “A delightful retelling of a comedy.” TalkinBroadway.com. Emma Woodhouse is Jane Austen’s most maddening, endearing heroine. Clever and effervescent, young Emma is also a bit too accustomed to having her own way, although only her friend Mr. Knightley seems to notice. Nearly 200 years after its publication, Emma continues to delight, both as a coming-of-age tale and a lively satire of Austen’s elegant and quirky characters. This sparkling adaptation features Regency dance, revelry, and romance that will welcome audiences into Austen’s witty, captivating world. Adapted by Michael Bloom. Directed by Matthew Gregory. Adult $22 / Senior $18 / Youth $15 / Matinee $15 / Military $18 Tickets: (360) 221-8268 www.wicaonline.org 565 Camano Avenue Langley

SATURDAY, JUNE 27

INTERNATIONAL GUILLEMOT APPRECIATION DAYS 2015 Second event Saturday, June 27. Morning Field Trip to Two Guillemot Colonies. Meet 8 a.m. at Freeland Park and Ride, Trinity Lutheran Church, 18341 Hwy 525. International Guillemot Appreciation Day began 24 years ago with Mid-Coast Audubon Society in Maine to highlight the Black Guillemot. Whidbey Audubon Society joins Mid-Coast by celebrating Whidbey’s Pigeon Guillemots. Our second year! Questions? Contact Govinda at: govinda@whidbey.com Locally sponsored by: Island County Marine Resources Committee Whidbey Audubon Society • Ott & Murphy Winery

ARTISTS AND ART LOVERS 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27. You are invited to come and draw or come and watch and support! South Whidbey Island Figure Drawing Group. Outside Figure Drawing Party (teens welcome). Presented by Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio and Brackenwood Gallery. Donation at the ‘door’ entrance. Rain date: July 11. Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio 813 Edgecliff Dr., Langley. This new Group is set up as a community service for artists. We have planned this fundraising event to help us keep down the cost to participants down to the minimum. Signing up for this Group is free of charge and you will receive updates and information. Drawing sessions will start in September. To sign up: http://www.meetup.com/South-Whidbey-Island-Figure-Drawing-Group Cary Jurriaans

SUMMER BASH 2015 6 – 12 midnight Saturday, June 27. Membership Drive and open to the public. American Legion Post 141 Hwy 525, Langley. Music by Hwy 20 playing from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.! Ribs and steaks available! $5 cover after 8 p.m. Questions? (360) 321-5696

DRUM AND DANCE 6 p.m. potluck and 7:30 p.m. dance. Saturday, June 27 with Wa’De: Erick, Rachman, Stephan, Roger, Joseph, Wade. Potluck, too! BYO plates and utensils. At Brad Rice’s Raven and Spade Barn. 4785 East Harbor Road, Freeland. $5-$15 sliding scale, kids free. For more information: (360) 320-1172 earthrhythms@whidbey.com

PLANT-BASED POTLUCK 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Join the Vegans of Whidbey Island for another plant-based vegan potluck at Someday Farm Vegan Bed and Breakfast. Directions: http://somedayfarmveganbedandbreakfast.com/reservations.html.

Our entire community is welcome – Vegans, Vegetarians, environmentalists, foodies, great conversationalists and open-minded life enthusiasts are all welcome. Please note: we ask that everyone attending this potluck donate $1 in support of our continued efforts to keep this informal group going, and our presence known. Thank you! For those interested in joining us, please bring only plant-based vegan food. This means the dish you bring will not only need to be free of animal-based meats, but also from dairy (butter, whey, casein, milk), eggs, gelatin and honey. If you have any questions regarding vegan cooking and eating feel free to contact us directly at: vegansofwhidbeyisland@gmail.com Bring your own dishes, cups, and utensils to eat with and serve your food with. We love the furry family members, but we ask that you keep them at home for this event. Vegan happenings at blog; www.whidbeyvegans.wordpress.com

A CABARET OF MUSIC FROM THEATER TO OPERA 7 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at Sweet Mona’s Chocolate Boutique. $30 per person. Includes Entertainment, Espresso, Coffee and a Selection of Dessert. Sheila Weidendorf (Piano), Mathew Habib (Tenor), and Sweet Mona’s Chocolate Boutique present Songs You Didn’t Know You Loved, an elegant evening of music from Verdi’s “Rigoletto” to Lucy Simon’s “The Secret Garden” and a selection of beverages and desserts. (360) 221-2728 to purchase tickets for this exclusive and elegant evening of music & chocolate! Seating is Limited! Sweet Mona’s Chocolate Boutique 221 2nd Street, Ste. 16, Langley

EMMA 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Last weekend. Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. “A delightful retelling of a comedy.” TalkinBroadway.com. Emma Woodhouse is Jane Austen’s most maddening, endearing heroine. Clever and effervescent, young Emma is also a bit too accustomed to having her own way, although only her friend Mr. Knightley seems to notice. Nearly 200 years after its publication, Emma continues to delight, both as a coming-of-age tale and a lively satire of Austen’s elegant and quirky characters. This sparkling adaptation features Regency dance, revelry, and romance that will welcome audiences into Austen’s witty, captivating world. Adapted by Michael Bloom. Directed by Matthew Gregory. Adult $22 / Senior $18 / Youth $15 / Matinee $15 / Military $18 Tickets: (360) 221-8268 www.wicaonline.org 565 Camano Avenue Langley

BAYVIEW FARMERS MARKET 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturdays. The big grassy area behind the “Farmers Market” sign at Bayview Corner on SR 525 and Bayview Rd. http://www.bayviewfarmersmarket.com/

SUNDAY, JUNE 28

SOUTH WHIDBEY ACOUSTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL SWAM 2015! “Eve’s Turn” 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28 at Tilth Farmer’s Market. Presenting this year’s line-up of all-female headliners: • 11 a.m. – Morris Zick Duo (Kimmer Morris & Debbie Zick) • 12 Noon – Joann Quintana Band • 1 p.m. – Siri Bardarson • 2 p.m. – Gloria Ferry-Brennan • 3 p.m. – Toni Talia Marcus • 4 p.m. – Beverly Graham. Tilth Farmer’s Market at Hwy. 525 and Thompson Rd. (just north of Bayview Corner). Information: https://www.facebook.com/SWAMfestival?ref=hl

CAMPFIRE CONCERT 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28 at Whidbey Island Distillery. Featuring: David Moss, Emma Beaton and Blair McMillan. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bring a Picnic. BYOB. Suggested Donation $15-$20. All donations go to the Musicians! Details email: hello@whidbeydistillery.com

ENJOY SUNDAY AFTERNOONS WITH LIVE MUSIC 3-5 p.m. June 28. Blooms Winery Tasting Room at Bayview Corner Cash Store. Joann Hamick Quintana and her new band, J-Pod, will be performing this Sunday. J-Pod is Tom Ehrlichman on lead guitar, Kevin Voigt on bass, Bruce Launer on percussion and banjo, Thomas Barkes on dobro, and Joann Hamick Quintana on guitar and vocals. Joann has written several new bluesy, jazzy songs that they will be performing. No cover, no minimums. Just fabulous wines and great music! The week of the art show features collages and painting by Jamie Greene and 3D metal object shadow boxes by Jonathan Bartholick, plus photography by Bryan Smith. The show runs through June 31. Blooms Winery’s Tasting room. Bayview Corner Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Rd. Langley. Available for private parties too! 360-321-0515 www.bloomswinery.com

SOUTH WHIDBEY TILTH FARMERS’ MARKET 11 – 3 Sundays, through October 25^.Cultivating a variety of opportunities for local market gardeners and farmers, artisans, and concessionaires. Kat Fritz performs on violin. www.southwhidbeytilth.org 2812 Thompson Rd, Langley. (360) 544-2278

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June 14, 2015
What’s Happening || Thursday, April 30 through Sunday May 3

BY KATY SHANER
Whidbey Life Magazine Contributor
April 29, 2015

Welcome to the weekend on Whidbey. “What’s Happening” is a collaborative information guide project between the The Visitor Information Kiosk and Whidbey Life Magazine.

THURSDAY, APRIL 23

WHALE WATCHING Gray whale migration is anticipated to be the largest in local History. Whale-watching excursions aboard the 100′ M/V Mystic Sea will depart from Langley three days per week, increasing to five weekly tours in April through May 10! Approximately 250 Gray whales will find their way into our inland Salish Sea. Departure time: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday, April 1 – May 10 at 11 a.m. Additional cruise on Saturday & Sunday at 3 p.m. Reservations www.mysticseacharters.com or call 1-800-308-9387 or 360-588-8000. Monte and Cindy Hughes, Mystic Sea Charters, mysticncia@seanet.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 1

WHIDBEY ART TRAIL opens its new season on Friday, May 1. Now in its fifth season, Whidbey Art Trail offers free, self-guided tours through the thriving visual arts community of Whidbey Island. This year, 24 artists and galleries are featured along the Trail. Visitors will find a unique and exciting experience creating their own art adventures through some of Whidbey’s most beloved galleries and the personal studios of painters, sculptors, weavers, glass artists, potters, and other members of the rich and eclectic Whidbey Island arts community. Whidbey Art Trail brochures are located on the Mukilteo/Clinton and Pt. Townsend/Keystone ferry routes, as well as visitor centers and businesses across Whidbey Island—from Clinton to Oak Harbor, WA. or visit www.WhidbeyArtTrail.com for a complete roster of artist studios and galleries on the tour with hours of operation, contact information, and directions to the locations. Whidbey Art Trail, working in partnership with the Whidbey Island Arts Council, is a non-profit arts organization promoting the arts on scenic Whidbey Island. www.WhidbeyArtTrail.com.

ALL DAY BOB DYLAN DAY AT OTT-MURPHY All day on May Day (May 1) everyone is invited to play at Ott & Murphy Wine Tasting Rooms (OM) first annual BOB DAY (Dylan turns 74 in May). This May Day Celebration begins at 1 p.m. with the inspiration of the labor protest that Guthrie’s songs express. All day we’ll ramble through the great range of Bob’s canon with events at 6 p.m. and the BOB DAY Caberet at 7:30 p.m. featuring Beverly Graham, Karin Blaine and Joni Takanikos (there is a $10 cover for the evening cabaret only and reservations are suggested). Reservations: 360 221-7131. Ott-Murphy Tasting Room is located at 204 1st Street, Langley, WA 98260.

MEET GLORIA KOLL, The Author of Skipping Stones at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 1 at the Langley Library. Enjoy Gloria’s reading from her novel encompassing Scandinavian mass migration, the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, and the home front of World Wars I and II, with energetic families and tender moments making it through happy and hard times. The Langley Library is located at 104 2nd St., Langley (360) 221-4383 www.sno-isle.org.

WHIDBEY ISLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS WICA Family Series Presents: Living Voices Theatre-Northwest Passage. Discover a unique combination of theatre, video, and live interaction that creates a high impact experience and an unforgettable journey through history with Seattle’s award winning Living Voices Theatre. WICA Family Series Presents: Living Voices Theatre: Northwest Passage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1.

Witness the dynamically changing Northwest at the turn of the century. The expansion of the railroad, the discovery of gold, labor struggles, and world war – these are the passages experienced by a young Swedish immigrant and her community. As she interacts with her African, Asian, and Native American neighbors you’ll discover the diversity of the American experience. Tickets: Adult $15 / Youth $12. Call (360) 221-8268 or visit www.wicaonline.org to order. Whidbey Island Center of the Arts is located at 565 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA 98260.

ROB SCHOUTEN GALLERY presents “Beauty in the Moment — the Pastels of Annette Hanna” from May 1 to June 1 Friday Night Reception is 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 1. Hanna is a member of several pastel societies both nationally and regionally, and has been featured in American Artist Magazine, the Best of Pastel II, International Pastel Artist magazine and the Best of America, Pastel Artists, among her other notable achievements. Please join us for light refreshments and a chance to see this fresh, new show during Greenbank Farm’s “First Friday at the Farm” event, when the Farm’s galleries, shops and cafe welcome visitors to enjoy a relaxed afternoon of fine art, good food, lively conversation and natural beauty. Rob Schouten Gallery, a premier showcase for Whidbey Island and Northwest artists, is located at 765 Wonn Road, #C-103 at the historic Greenbank Farm. Gallery Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For further information, call (360) 222-3070 or email info@robschoutengallery.com.

ARTWORKS GALLERY Celebrates 10 Years at Greenback Farm with a First Friday Reception from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1. Join the artists and enjoy snacks, punch & a special anniversary cake. Live music will be provided by guitarist Quinn Fitzpatrick. Come join the fun & Celebrate as Artworks begins its next 10 years! Artworks Gallery is located on Greenbank Farm. Gallery Hours are weekdays 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., and weekends 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., closed Tuesdays. (360) 222-3010. www.artworkswhidbey.com.

RAVEN ROCKS GALLERY Presents Sanctuary: Trees of Life, new paintings by Mary Jo Oxrieder & Windwalker Taibi May 1st – June 4th, with an opening reception 5-8 p.m. , Friday, May 1st. A perfect expression of the circle of life is the tree. It takes from the earth what has come before and with it creates what will be. Its body provides homes for living beings, its fruit, leaves and sap nourish us and it keeps us safe from sun and storm. Raven Rocks Gallery is located at Greenbank Farm at 765 Wonn Road C-101, Greenbank, WA 98253. (360) 222-0102. www.ravenrocksgallery.com.

BLOOMS WINERY TASTING ROOM Invites you to the opening reception for their new Collages and Metal Art Show 5:30-7:30, Friday, May 1. Blending is important in wine, and also in art. Blending together printmaking, drawing and painting, fine artist Jamie Greene’s work deals with themes of memory, family, home and the ephemeral. Jonathan Bartholick was raised with art. His mother was a potter, and his father an architect. Jonathan has explored many aspects of the arts, including film making and set building. While working on a landscape project he found an old rusted shovel, and an abstract pattern was revealed. This show will open on May 1, and run through June 31. Blooms Winery Tasting Room is at the Bayview Corner Cash Store. Hours are Thursday noon -5, Friday noon 8, Saturday 11-6, Sunday noon -6 and Monday noon 5. 5603 Bayview Rd, Langley, WA, 98260. 360-321-0515. http://www.bloomswinery.com.

THE 16TH ANNUAL WHIDBEY JAZZ CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 1 at the South Whidbey High School Auditorium. The annual assemblage includes High School and Middle School Jazz Bands from Coupeville, South Whidbey & Oak Harbor. Proceeds from ticket sales provide college scholarships for selected seniors who are graduating to continue their musical education. Sponsored by the Whidbey Island Jazz Society, these yearly concerts have generated over $80,000 in scholarships! In addition, large donations from jam sessions at Flyers in Oak Harbor have helped generate jazz enthusiasm for all. Tickets are available at Click Music and Whidbey Party Store in Oak Harbor, and at Moonraker Books in Langley. Tickets will also be available at the door before the show. For additional information, contact Jerry Jones at: (360) 679-2066.

MAY IS NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH Visit Whidbey’s Historical museums. The South Whidbey Historical Society Museum 314 Second Street, Langley (360) 221-2101 Saturday 1 – 4 p.m. Sunday 1 – 4 p.m. www.southwhidbeyhistory.com/ The Island County Historic Society Museum 908 NW Alexander St, Coupeville,(360) 678-3310 Open today · 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 2

SPRING PLANT-TASTIC SALE! South Whidbey Garden Club from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. Hwy 525, just north of Sebo’s Hardware. South Whidbey Garden Club members have been hard at work getting ready for this year’s annual PLANT-TASTIC SALE. In addition to great plants with great prices, you’ll also find gardening items and books, freshly baked goods, garden art, and donated raffle items from South Whidbey businesses. Also, local artists and specialized growers will be participating at this year’s plant sale. Garden club members will be on hand to answer plant and gardening questions. From the proceeds of the plant sale, grants are given out for horticultural programs, projects and scholarships throughout our community. For more information call Pat at: (360) 321-4346 www.southwhidbeygardenclub.com/.

DEAN TILE SALE! 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2. The Bowls half price! The Light Switch Covers half price! The Planters 50–75% off! Large Flower Tiles Normally $125, now $50! Art Tile Seconds 2 x 2s are $3 each 4 x 4s are $6 each 4 x 6s are $12 each Larger Tiles (normally priced from $36 to $48) are just $18! Jewelry is half off! At Dean Tile 1660 Roberta Ave, Freeland (We’re in the same building as the WAIF Thrift Store, behind Whidbey Island Bank) (360) 331-1295 info@deantile.com.

BRACKENWOOD GALLERY “New Directions”. Four amazing artists explore new ground. On display through the month of May. Gallery artists Pete Jordan, Francy Blumhagen, Rene Flynn-Federspiel, and Craig Kosak exhibit work reflecting new explorations. Join us for an artist’s reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. Join us for our reception events during Langley’s Artwalk, every first Saturday, where you’ll meet artists and patrons alike at our fair town’s galleries. Brackenwood Gallery of Fine Art. 302 First Street Langley (360) 221-2978 Thursday-Monday, 11 -5 p.m. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. brackenwoodgallery.com.

OPEN HOUSE AT STADLER STUDIO Join us in celebration of the new studio and gallery space at 222 Anthes Avenue in Langley. Reception 4:30 – 7 p.m. May 2. Showing through May: Transcending Youth: Following the growth and changes of time with a Whidbey Island Waldorf class from first to eighth grade through an 8-year journey of consecutive portraiture by Michael Stadler. Stadler Studio • Photography, 222 Anthes Ave., Langley (360) 221-6030 www.stadlerstudio.com.

MAY AT THE WHIDBEY ART GALLERY Features works by Frances Wood, Ela Winstanley and Tammi Sloan. Guest artist Frances Wood will show watercolors from her series “Spring Flight” including bird portraits and birds in flight. Guest artist Ela Winstanley will show hand-painted silkwall hangings and scarves. Our featured member, Tammi Sloan, will share an original painting series called “Life’s a Journey” – working with pattern, texture and color. Join us at the Whidbey Art Gallery for an artist’s reception 5 to 8 p.m on Saturday, May 2nd. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Whidbey Art Gallery is located at 220 Second Street, Langley, WA 98260. 360-221-7675. www.whidbeyartists.com.

THE POPPYBANK GALLERY Join us for the Langley debut of Seattle photographer Pam Bolig’s series “Bottlescapes.” In it, she uses the interplay of intense, natural light coupled with unique compositions of simple items such as full beer and wine bottles at a macro scale. The results are images that challenge the classic notion of the landscape scene and give them a contemporary twist. Join us for an Artist’s reception 5 to 7 p.m. for wine and cake. (It’s Pam’s birthday that night!). Also featuring paintings by Ryan Gunn that run the gamut from meticulous renderings of mechanics and transportation to emotion-driven abstract expressions of life’s wonders. The gallery is open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m, closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays and is located at 107 B First St., Langley, WA 98260 (360) 221-4878. www.poppybankgallery.com.

MUSEO Presents the Grid Show, nine Seattle artists who have been meeting every month for ten years to critique each other’s art, offer advice and network have created works on the same theme – The Grid. Also participating will be a selected group of gallery artists. Artists’ reception 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. The exhibit will continue through May 31, 2015. Museo Gallery is located at 215 First Street, Langley, WA 98260. 360.221.7737. http://www.museo.cc.

MAYFAIRE 11 a.m. – 3 p.m Saturday, May 2. Whidbey Island Waldorf School 6335 Old Pietila Road, Clinton www.wiws.org.

BENEFIT DANCE WITH LIVE MUSIC at the Unitarian Universalist Church. Live Music by John Leaser and Triptych band 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. Highlights include: Tango and Belly Dance demonstrations and East Coast Swing lesson with fun Seattle instructors, Lilli Ann and Claire Carey from 8-10 p.m.. Dance to live music of swing, waltz, and Latin tunes. $10 admission goes to the Guatemalan program, Lets Be Ready, to establish much needed preschools. The Unitarian Universalist Church is located at 20103 SR 525, Freeland, WA, 98249. www.sno-isle.orghttp://letsbeready.org.

OTT & MURPHY WINES CABARET ROOM Steve Trembley’s Newest Band Returns! Saturday, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m. May 2. Music by the fabulous ZILLA, whose array of dance tunes in a jazzy rockin’ style will tickle your fancy & your toes – so anything goes! Enjoy award-winning Ott & Murphy wines along with selections from a small plate menu. Cover charge: $10 per person Limited Seating ~ Reservations recommended. Ott & Murphy Winery Tasting Room 204 First Street, Langley (360) 221-7131 www.ottmurphywines.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 3

NEED A MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEA? 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 3. Let your mom know she isn’t the craziest one of the bunch! My Mother Is Crazier than Your Mother Book reading & Signing by the author, Cameron Castle. Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland. Food will be served. Proceeds from book sales to TLC. Questions? Contact Cam at camcastle@whidbey.com.

SOUTH WHIDBEY TILTH FARMERS’ MARKET Opens this Sunday, May 3 and will be open through October 25. Cultivating a variety of opportunities for local market gardeners and farmers, artisans, and concessionaires. www.southwhidbeytilth.org.

BLOOMS WINERY TASTE FOR WINE & ART No cover, no minimums. Just fabulous wines and great music! The annual Mother Earth Art Show has opened, with paintings by Sharon Tryon and Anna Davis, photography by Elizabeth Atly, and pottery and shell art by Carol Rhodes (and many more) runs through April 27. Hours: Thursday 12 to 5 p.m., Friday 12 to 8 p.m., Saturday 11 to 6 p.m., Sunday 12 to 6 p.m., Monday 12 to 5 p.m. Blooms Winery Taste for Wine & Art at the Bayview Corner Cash Store. 5603 Bayview Rd., Langley (360) 321-0515 www.bloomswinery.com www.tasteforwinewhidbey.com.

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April 29, 2015
What’s Happening || Thursday, April 16 through Sunday April 19

BY KATY SHANER
Whidbey Life Magazine Contributor
April 15, 2015

Welcome to the weekend on Whidbey. Many weekend events start on Thursday night so this “What’s Happening” covers Thursday through Sunday. “What’s Happening” is a collaborative information guide project between the The Visitor Information Kiosk and Whidbey Life Magazine.

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

ROB SCHOUTEN GALLERY
“Old Dogs, New Tricks” at 7:30 p.m. In recognition of April Poetry Month, Rob Schouten Gallery at Greenbank Farm is pleased to present an evening of poetry titled, “Old Dogs, New Tricks,” featuring poets David Ossman, Stephen Roxborough & John Burgess. Everyone is welcome to come hear these masters of the spoken word read selected poems, while enjoying the artful surroundings of the gallery. Book signing to follow reading. robschoutengallery.com/ 765 Wonn Road, #C-103, Greenbank, 360-222-3070 at Historic Greenbank Farm..

WHALE WATCHING
Gray whale migration is anticipated to be the largest in local History. Whale-watching excursions aboard the 100′ M/V Mystic Sea will depart from Langley three days per week, increasing to five weekly tours through May 10! Approximately 250 Gray whales will find their way into our inland Salish Sea. Departure time: Thursday—Monday through May 10 at 11 a.m. Additional cruise on Saturday & Sunday at 3 p.m. Reservations: www.mysticseacharters.com or call 1-800-308-9387 or 360-588-8000, Monte and Cindy Hughes, Mystic Sea Charters, mysticncia@seanet.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

THE SALMON DINNER FUNDRAISER
5 – 7 p.m. at Langley United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Chef: The incredibly talented Dave Anderson. Menu: Salmon, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Garlic Bread, Dessert & Beverage. Benefits: Clients of Helping Hand. Suggested donation: $15 for adults, $10 for children. Langley United Methodist Church, 301 Anthes Ave., Langley. langleyumc.org/.

POETRY NIGHT
with Jim Freeman at 6:30 p.m. Could you write a poem in 20 minutes? Do you love the wonder of words? Celebrate National Poetry Month with wordsmiths Jim Freeman, Drew Kampion, Barton Cole, and Robin Barre. They’ll share some of their poetical works and then it’s time for a Poetry Slam with cool prizes for the best poetry written that evening. Come join the fun! Langley Library, 104 2nd St., Langley, www.sno-isle.org.

OTT & MURPHY WINES
Cabaret Erotique at 7:30 p.m. A literary, musical and fantasy Cabaret, focusing on women writers of the Surrealist era, including a scene from “The Taxi,” an erotic ride through Paris by Violette Leduc, poems by proto-Punk Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven and Feminist-Futurist-Dadaist Mina Loy. Plus Sappho’s latest in Greek! The Menage-a-Quatre Ensemble includes erotic cellist Siri Bardarson, erotic poet-chanteuse Joni Takanikos, erotic novelist Judith Walcutt, and eroticized David Ossman, channeling Breton, Neruda & Cummings. Many Special Guests & audience participation! $10 cover. Reservations recommended. Ott & Murphy Winery Tasting Room, 204 First Street, Langley. (360) 221-7131.

PASTURE-IZED
7:30 p.m. at UUCWI on Friday April 17 and Saturday April 18. A musical about a Broadway producer whose family convinces him to retire to Whidbey Island. They quickly learn that you can take the man out of show business but you can’t take show business out of the man. Written and directed by Ken Merrell with original music by Eileen Soskin. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island 20103 SR 525 (approximately one mile north of Freeland on the west side of the highway).

Ticket reservations strongly recommended; concerts@uucwi.org. $15/adult and $5/student. Plan to arrive early. www.uucwi.org/.

WICA “ONE ACT FEST NORTHWEST”
7:30 p.m. (Also Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinee April 19 at 2 p.m.)

WICA proudly announces its first one-act festival, featuring Peter Shaffer’s Black Comedy, a tour-de-force farce written to be staged under a reverse lighting scheme. The play opens on a darkened stage, a few minutes later the show is “short circuited” and the stage is illuminated to reveal the characters in a “blackout.” This one act will be the showcase of the festival highlighting both published and original one acts.

Winning plays selected to be included in the One Act Fest NW are: Baby Food by David Lindsay-Abaire ~ Directed by Matthew Gregory, The Universal Language by David Ives ~ Directed by Jennifer Bondelid, Self-Adhesive by Richard Evans ~ Directed by Taylor Harrison, A one-time reading of Chemistry by Max Cole ~ Takanikos and Katie Woodzick.

Adult $22 / Senior $18 / Youth $15 / Matinee $15 / Military $15 Each Sunday Matinee performance will be followed by an audience Q&A. Tickets: (360) 221-8268 www.wicaonline.org Whidbey Island Center of the Arts 565 Camano Avenue Langley info@wicaonline.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 18

WELCOME THE WHALES DAY
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Langley Methodist Church, 3rd and Anthes, Langley. Welcome the Spring arrival of Gray whales to Whidbey! Educational Displays, Slide Shows and Family Activities.

1:30 p.m. “Welcome the Whales Parade!” Downtown Langley Come as your favorite critter, real or imagined!

2 – 2:30 p.m. Music & Celebration Waterfront Park Whale-watching from shore.

3 p.m. Educational Presentation Langley Methodist Church James Sumich, whale researcher and author of “E. robustus: The Biology and Human History of Gray Whales”. Plus: Photos of Orca Network’s March 2015 trip to San Ignacio Lagoon. Orca Network, info@orcanetwok.org.

WELCOME THE WHALES BBQ
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Kalakala Co Mercantile. Celebrating the triumphant return of the whales! Partnering with Galley Fare of Bellingham—salmon sliders, side dishes and refreshing beverages will be served on the back patio. Kalakala Mercantile, 138 2nd Street, Langley. http://kalakala.co/hello/.

THE SOUTH WHIDBEY HOMELESS COALITION
has purchased The House of Hope in Langley to provide a temporary home for homeless families with children and vulnerable adults! Community Celebration and Dedication at 1 – 5 p.m. at The House of Hope, 816 Camano Ave., Langley. Food and Beverages! Whidbey’s Own Artists! Gloria Ferry Brennan and Beverly Graham. Hope and hospitality abounds. Contact: swhomelesscoalition@gmail.com.

OTT & MURPHY WINES
Deja Blooze at 6:45 & 8:15 p.m. This blues ensemble features David Gregor on vocals & lead guitar, David Licastro on guitar, Russell Sparkman on bass & Scott Small on drums. The Blooze’ll have a few new tunes to offer up and some oldies revisited from the Blooze catalog. Award-winning Ott & Murphy wines round out this celebration of The Blues. Selections from a small plate menu are available. Cover charge: $9 per person. Reservations recommended. Ott & Murphy Winery Tasting Room, 204 First Street, Langley, (360) 221-7131, www.ottmurphywines.com.

PASTURE-IZED
7:30 p.m. at UUCWI. See Friday listing for details.

WICA “ONE ACT FEST NORTHWEST”
7:30 p.m. (Also Sunday matinee April 19 at 2 p.m.) See Friday listing for details.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19

BENEFIT GRAY WHALE WATCH TRIP
3 – 5 p.m. Departing Langley Marina. $75 per person to support Orca Network! www.OrcaNetwork.org. For more information, (360) 331-3543, info@orcanetwork.org. Connecting whales and people in the Pacific Northwest.

Orca Network is dedicated to raising awareness about the whales of the Pacific Northwest, and the importance of providing them healthy and safe habitats. Projects include the Whale Sighting Network & Education Programs, the Free Lolita Campaign, The Langley Whale Center, and the Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding Network.

TILTHY SOIL MEANS HEALTHY VEGGIES
12 noon to 2 p.m at the South Whidbey Tilth classroom by the market, 2812 Thompson Road. Learn about what soil needs to produce a great garden, presented by Marc Wilson. Cost is $8 for South Whidbey Tilth members and $15 for non-members. For more information or to register contact Michael Seraphinoff, South Whidbey Tilth education chair. (360) 544-2278 or mjseraph@whidbey.net, market@southwhidbeytilth.org

BLOOMS WINERY TASTE FOR WINE & ART
3 – 5 p.m. Bloom welcomes Steve Jordan, one of the great singer songwriters making his home on Whidbey on Sunday afternoon at Blooms! To hear a sampling of his work, visit: www.stevejordanmusic.com. No cover, no minimums. Just fabulous wines and great music! The annual Mother Earth Art Show has opened, with paintings by Sharon Tryon and Anna Davis, photography by Elizabeth Atly, and pottery and shell art by Carol Rhodes (and many more) runs through April 27. Hours: Thursday 12 – 5 p.m., Friday 12 – 8 p.m., Saturday 11 – 6 p.m., Sunday 12 – 6 p.m., Monday 12 – 5 p.m. Blooms Winery Taste for Wine & Art. At the Bayview Corner Cash Store 5603 Bayview Rd., Langley. (360) 321-0515 www.bloomswinery.com www.tasteforwinewhidbey.com

WICA “ONE ACT FEST NORTHWEST”
Matinee at 2 p.m. See Friday listing for details.

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The Visitor Information Kiosk is funded by the Greater Freeland Area and Langley Chambers of Commerce and What’s Happening is prepared by Katy Shaner, Manager and Volunteer Coordinator, contact Katy at ktshaner@whidbey.com.

Got an event you’d like to see on What’s Happening? Make sure to put it on the Whidbey Life Magazine Calendar.

Since 2008, the Visitor Kiosk has welcomed over 22,000 visitors to Whidbey. The island offers a wealth of activities, places to stay, eateries, shopping and an abundance of the natural environment to enjoy and appreciate. Welcome and enjoy your visit. Do come back.

Event contributions from Katy Shaner, Whidbey Life Magazine www.whidbeylifemagazine.org, and Drewslist drewslist@whidbey.com.

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April 11, 2015
Gallery Watch || Friday, April 3 – Sunday, April 5

BY KATY SHANER
Whidbey Life Magazine Contributor
April 1, 2015

It is the first weekend of the month and that means “Gallery Watch”!

Art abounds on Whidbey when galleries and studios stay open late to welcome visitors and islanders to their new monthly shows.

Meet the artists at the Opening Receptions.

“Gallery Watch” is a collaborative arts guide between the Visitor Information Kiosk and Whidbey Life Magazine and will be produced the first weekend of the month only.

Got an event you’d like to see on “Gallery Watch”? Make sure to put it on the Whidbey Life Magazine Calendar https://www.whidbeylifemagazine.org/submit-your-event/.

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

“FIRST FRIDAY”
Greenbank Farm

ARTWORKS GALLERY features Artist Gaylen Whiteman during April. A First Friday reception will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Light snacks and beverages will be served. Guitarist Quinn Fitzpatrick will provide live music. Other Artworks Gallery artists will be on hand to greet visitors during the reception.

Whiteman has been drawing and painting since childhood. Since retiring from corporate life in 2007, she has been enjoying her art full time and is the current President of the Artists of South Whidbey. Artworks Gallery is located on Greenbank Farm. http://www.artworkswhidbey.com (360) 222-3010 Gallery Hours Weekdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Tuesday.

ROB SCHOUTEN GALLERY presents “The Department of Whimzy” with the art of David Ossman and Stephen Roxborough. 5 to 8 p.m. Collages, dioramas and photographs of David Ossman and Stephen Roxborough.

In recognition of April Poetry Month, Ossman, Roxborough and literary cohort John Burgess, poets all, will also hold a free poetry reading at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16. Everyone is welcome to come hear these masters of the spoken word read selected poems, while enjoying an evening of whimsical fantasy. Fine art, good food, lively conversation and the exquisite natural beauty of this special place. April gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. Tuesdays by appointment only. Rob Schouten Gallery 765 Wonn Road, #C-103 Greenbank (360) 222-3070 http://www.robschoutengallery.com.

RAVEN ROCKS GALLERY presents: Sheep & Shards: Hand Woven Tapestry & Stained Glass Mosaics April 1 through April 30. Opening Reception 5 – 8 p.m. on Friday, April 3. Weaving and mosaics are two ancient art forms, both constantly evolving, yet always maintaining elements of its origins. April at Raven Rocks Gallery brings contemporary interpretations of these forms, each piece expressing an emotion or experience of the artist. Windwalker Taibi is featuring his latest tapestries, “nonconformity” and “Soul’s Peace,” with accompanying statements explaining his motivation for creating the work. Sandy and Carl Bryant have quickly become two of the most acclaimed stained glass mosaic artists of the Pacific Northwest. Raven Rocks Gallery, Greenbank Farm 765 Wonn Road C-101, (360) 222-0102 www.ravenrocksgallery.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 4

“FIRST SATURDAY ARTWALK”
Langley

BRACKENWOOD GALLERY “Visions of Tibet” Artist Mingyang Li. Since 2005 Mingyang has taken pictures of different manifestations of Buddhist life and practices in Eastern Tibet. Color images of the high grasslands, vast expanses of sky and green rolling mountains capture the astounding beauty of eastern Tibet. Mingyang’s black and white photos of smiling children and indigenous people surviving on the edge of this challenging environment remind us that there are still places that remain somewhat untouched by modern forces. Artist reception from 5 to 7 p.m. during Langley’s “First Saturday Artwalk. The exhibit will be up until April 26. 302 First Street Langley. (360) 221-2978, brackenwoodgallery@whidbey.com, www.brackenwoodgallery.com, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday.

THE POPPYBANK GALLERY presents CONVERGENCE: Images from a Series by Harry von Stark. Show runs through May 1. The Whidbey Island Photographer’s series uses images with colours extracted from them for a total graphic design that is not totally photographically intrinsic, stretching both the image and the viewer’s imagination. 5 to 7 p.m. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. 107-B First St. Langley, (360) 221-4878 info@poppybankgallery.com, http://www.poppybankgallery.com.

MUSEO presents the annual GARDEN SHOW. Artists, inspired by gardens and Springtime, will exhibit new works. The show begins with an artists’ reception on Saturday, April 4. During the reception Spoiled Dog Winery will be pouring their boutique wines. “Extraordinary Wines from the Heart of Puget Sound” The exhibit will continue through April 26. 215 First Street, Langley, (360) 221-7737 www.museo.cc

STUDIO 106 The artists at Studio 106 are in full swing and have new works to show you. Barb Barry is continuing with her ever-popular Whidbey Animal Series. Faye Castle’s captivating works depict the light, the fog, the atmosphere. Phyllis Ray enjoys painting the bricks and mortar of Langley scenes, both exterior and interior. Come see where art is made. 106 McLeod Alley (between Whidbey Island Bank & Star Store), (206) 679-7843 www.phyllisray.blogspot.com/.

EDIT presents WORKS IN ENCAUSTIC by David Price Located next to Brackenwood Gallery in Langley 306 First Street, #101 (360) 221-7909 www.editwhidbey.com

WHIDBEY ART GALLERY The Gallery shows works of over 35 local artists. Join us in April for GARDEN DELIGHTS. This exhibit will run through the end of April. www.whidbeyartists.com. Whidbey Art Gallery, 220 Second St., Langley, (360) 221-7675.

Freeland

UUCWI GALLERY OF ART presents Viva Cuba Libre, a unique collection of photos recently taken in Cuba by Whidbey photographer Nancy Duncan, reflecting textures and flavors of the country that will likely disappear now that U.S sanctions are being lifted. Whidbey fiber artist Molly Petersons ignites an exciting exhibit with her complex, colorful knit & hand-woven scarves & shawls. UUCWI, 20103 State Route 525 (approximately one mile north of Freeland on the west side of the highway) www.uucwi.org/.

Bayview Corner

BLOOMS TASTE FOR WINES The annual Mother Earth Art Show has opened, with paintings by Sharon Tryon and Anna Davis, photography by Elizabeth Atly, and pottery and shell art by Carol Rhodes. The show runs to April 27. Blooms Winery’s tasting room is at the Bayview Corner Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Rd. Langley. Available for private parties too! Open Thursday noon-5 p.m., Friday noon to 8 p.m., Saturday 11am to 6 p.m., Sunday noon to 6 p.m. and Monday noon to 5 p.m. 360-321-0515 www.bloomswinery.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 4 and
SUNDAY, APRIL 5

Coupeville

WHIDBEY ALLIED ARTISTS ART SHOW & SALE from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 4 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 5 at the Recreational Hall in Coupeville located at Coveland and Alexander Street. Over twenty artists from Clinton to Oak Harbor will show a wide variety of two- and three-dimensional art. We will be displaying art from Whidbey artists from all over the island with a wide variety of mediums and price ranges to fit every budget. We are partnering with Gifts From The Heart, a Central Whidbey Organization that provides food & financial assistance to residents in need. We will have a collection box for nonperishable food donations or monetary contributions. While you are here, check out the opening day of the Coupeville Farmer’s Market! WhidbeyArtists@gmail.com FREE.

PENN COVE GALLERY Featured Artist in April is oil painter Rainy Lindell, a self-taught artist who loves painting landscapes. She finds that oils give her the rich warm dark colors that make a painting glow as well as the vibrant bright colors that add the zing. The flowers in a breeze, the warmth of the sunset or the yellow trees in autumn all move her to capture this moment in time. Penn Cove Gallery offers collectable, giftable and wearable art from 27 local artists. The gallery is located in the heart of the Coupeville Historic Waterfront. OPEN seven days a week 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and located at 9 NW Front Street, Coupeville, 360-678-1176, www.penncovegallery.com/.

PENN COVE POTTERY Located in the old “San de Fuca grocery store on Hwy. 20, Penn Cove Pottery is a working studio as well as a gallery. Potter and gallery owner Steve Eelkema creates “finely crafted pottery for everyday use.” In addition to Eelkema’s teapots, wide-mouth jars, and bowls, the gallery features the pottery, glass art and wall art from other Pacific Northwest artists. Lovely new fused glass pieces by glass artist Ebba Krarup on display. Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 26184 State Route 20, Coupeville, www.penncovepottery.com/wordPress/, 360-678-6464.

Oak Harbor

GARRY OAK GALLERY An Artist-owned Gallery. Guest artists: Mary Alice Sterling, Woven Baskets and Larry Mason, Water color to June 30. With a dedicated group of more than 25 established and emerging artists, Garry Oak brings new and original works of art on display to the delight of both locals and visitors. As one of many Whidbey Island art galleries, Garry Oak Gallery provides a unique balance of both high-end fine art as well as a generous supply of easily affordable art work as well. Note cards that feature artists’ work are available. At least one of the member artists is always in the gallery. 830 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor, (360) 240-0222. Open Daily 10:30 a.m.to 5:30 p.m. www.garryoakgallery.com/artists.html.

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April 1, 2015
What’s Happening || Thursday, April 2 through Sunday, April 5

BY KATY SHANER
Whidbey Life Magazine Contributor
April 2, 2015

Welcome to the weekend on Whidbey. Many weekend events start on Thursday night so this “What’s Happening” covers Thursday through Sunday. “What’s Happening” is a collaborative information guide project between the The Visitor Information Kiosk and Whidbey Life Magazine.

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

“The Widow Wave” book cover

MEET THE AUTHOR: JAY JACOBS
at the Clinton Community Hall, 6411 Central Avenue, Clinton from 4 to 5 p.m. The Clinton Library invites the public to meet author Jay Jacobs. Jacobs will talk about writing his book, “The Widow Wave”— three stories in one: a riveting nonfiction courtroom drama, a tragic sea story, and a widow’s determination to clear her husband’s name. Jay Jacob’s prose pulls you into a compelling drama, deftly transporting you from the courtroom to the storm-tossed Pacific and back to the courtroom again. Book sales and signing will follow the program. 4781 Deer Lake Road Clinton (360) 341-4280 www.sno-isle.org/.

WHALE WATCHING
Gray whale migration is anticipated to be the largest in local History. Whale-watching excursions aboard the 100′ M/V Mystic Sea will depart from Langley three days per week, increasing to five weekly tours through May 10! Approximately 250 Gray whales will find their way into our inland Salish Sea. Departure time: Thursday – Monday, until May 10 at 11 a.m. Additional cruises on Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. Reservations www.mysticseacharters.com or call 1-800-308-9387 or 360-588-8000 Monte and Cindy Hughes Mystic Sea Charters mysticncia@seanet.com www.mysticseacharters.com

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

FIRST FRIDAY CELEBRATIONS
Greenbank Farm from 5 to 8 p.m. Fine Art, Food, Wine, and Community! On the First Friday of each month, businesses stay open late for gallery receptions at Rob Schouten Gallery, Artworks Gallery and Raven Rocks Gallery, special tastings in our Farm Shop and Greenbank Cheese Specialty Foods and Gifts, plus reservation-only dinner seatings at Whidbey Pies Cafe. For more information about First Fridays visit: greenbankfarm.biz/first-fridays.

The Gold Medal-winning crew of University of Washington, subjects of “The Boys in The Boat” (photo courtesy of Jeff Day)

SHARING STORIES OF WWII
at the Langley Library from 10 to 11 a.m. In “The Boys in the Boat”, the Whidbey Reads selection for 2015, author Daniel James Brown introduces the sinister rise of the Nazi Empire and the sophisticated propaganda machine used by Hitler, Goebbels, and filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl in preparing for the 1936 Olympic Games. In this round-table discussion, join us as Whidbey residents share their own firsthand experience of WWII. Learn about the English Land Girls, dispatched to farms when the men were at war, childhood in Denmark when the Nazis invaded and a soldier’s perspective serving under General Patton and going into Germany in 1945 to liberate concentration camps. 104 2nd St., Langley, (360) 221-4383, www.sno-isle.org.

LIFE AFTER THE GREAT RECESSION
“From Middle Class to Millionaire to Muddling By” with Tom Trimbath from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Langley Library. Fighting foreclosure, being tailed by the police, turned down for old jobs and barely affording healthcare really can be funny. Find the fun in the dysfunction—after the Great Recession—as Tom Trimbath, author of “Dream. Invest. Live,” published just as the market crashed, tells tales that challenge taboos. In addition to “Dream. Invest. Live,” Trimbath is the author of “Just Keep Pedaling”, the Twelve Months series of photography of Whidbey Island, and “Walking Thinking Drinking Across Scotland”. 104 2nd St., Langley, (360) 221-4383 (x6320), www.sno-isle.org.

CHANCEL CHOIR and ORCHESTRA
“Eternal Light: A Concert of Reflection and Hope Through Music and Word” at 7:30 p.m. at the Langley United Methodist at 3rd and Anthes Streets in Langley. Selections will include Faure, Rutter and Goodall Requiems. Judith Adams, Poet; Anna McLeod and Suzi Stonebridge, sopranos; Gloria Ferry-Brennan, violin; Frances Kenney, oboe; James Hinkley, cello; Kathryn Fox, piano/organ. Also, Brian Kenney, violin; Linda Morris and Louise Fiori, violas; and R. William Humphreys, conductor. Free-will donations will be gratefully accepted. langleyumc.org/.

Greenbank Farm barn (photo courtesy of Greenbank Farm)

SPRING FLING!
Community Barn Dance featuring live music by PETE from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Greenbank Farm. All ages welcome! Dance held in the Historic 1904 Big Red Barn as First Friday Receptions begin to wind down. Dress in your springtime best! $10-20 suggested donation at the door. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Proceeds support the small non-profit that manages the farm’s 151 acres of publicly owned space for the Port of Coupeville. events@greenbankfarm.com, Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Rd., Greenbank, greenbankfarm.org.

Ott & Murphy Wines
Beverly Graham 7 to 9 p.m. In her voice you hear Fire and Ice resolve their antipathy. No heart can withstand her. No heart should. A special evening at OM. Enjoy Beverly’s original compositions and her beautiful vocals. OM offers award-winning wines and sweet or savory small plates to balance the musical fare. The sunset view of Saratoga Passage sets a perfect stage for this performance. $9 cover Reservations recommended. Ott & Murphy Winery Tasting Room, 204 First Street, Langley, (360) 221-7131

SATURDAY, APRIL 4

SOUTH WHIDBEY STATE PARK WORK PARTY
9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The focus will be cleaning up the campsites. Bring a rake and gloves. Park in the lot next to the restrooms. No parking pass is needed for work parties. Help get the campgrounds ready for the season! 4128 S. Smugglers Cove Rd., Freeland, (360) 331-4559. www.parks.wa.gov/585/South-Whidbey-Island. Questions? Contact Kathy Stetz at katstetz@gmail.com www.foswsp.org.

OTT & MURPHY WINES
The Greg Beck Group with Bahia 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Greg Beck’s stunning guitar playing moves through a variety of jazz genre in the group’s first set and leads to a second set, where the addition of Roger Bennett (congas) and Dale Fuentes (flute and percussion) transforms the group into Bahia, a Latin Jazz ensemble. Spring is in the Air! Ott & Murphy award-winning wines, savory and sweet small plates, and non-stop romantic sunset views of Saratoga Passage. $9 cover charge. Reservations recommended. Ott & Murphy Winery Tasting Room, 204 First Street, Langley, (360) 221-7131.

SUNDAY, APRIL 5

BLOOMS WINERY TASTE FOR WINE and ART
3 to 5 p.m. Enjoy Sunday afternoons with live music. On Easter Sunday you will be treated to an afternoon of jazz with Richard Hughes and Teresa Mooney (aka Sway), playing their favorite jazz, blues and swing tunes. They include songs of wide-ranging styles that just seem to fit! Their first performance at Blooms! No cover, no minimums. Just fabulous wines and great music!

Blooms Winery Taste for Wine and Art at the Bayview Corner Cash Store. 5603 Bayview Rd., Langley. (360) 321-0515, www.bloomswinery.com, www.tasteforwinewhidbey.com.

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March 22, 2015
Gallery Watch || March 2015

BY KATY SHANER
Whidbey Life Magazine Contributor
March 4, 2015 (updated March 11)

“Gallery Watch” is a collaborative arts guide between the Visitor Information Kiosk and Whidbey Life Magazine and will be produced the first weekend of the month only.

Got an event you’d like to see on “Gallery Watch”? Make sure to put it on the Whidbey Life Magazine Calendar https://www.whidbeylifemagazine.org/submit-your-event/.

GREENBANK FARM

RAVEN ROCKS GALLERY presents: The Soul of Clay: Ceramics by Richard Alexander March 6 – April 2. Richard Alexander’s intuitive understanding of form, texture and glazing are manifested as functional and decorative art pieces of diverse shapes and sizes. At the opening reception, Mary Jo Oxrieder has created a new collection of her famous Scrapper” dolls, and Windwalker Taibi will be debuting two exquisite new tapestry wall hangings.

The gallery is also a member of The Whidbey Art Trail, a year-round self-guided tour of art studios and galleries featuring the work of local & regional artists. Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Rd. C-101, Greenbank. www.ravenrocksgallery.com (360) 222-0102.

ARTWORKS GALLERY features “Colors of the Rainbow” during March. Think Spring, think flowers, think the colors of the Leprechaun’s Rainbow. Artworks Gallery will be alive with vibrant colors to welcome in spring. Gallery Hours: www.artworkswhidbey.com Greenbank Farm. (360) 222-3010

ROB SCHOUTEN GALLERY presents “The Third Dimension” Sculpture Show March 6 – March 30. “First Friday” Walk through the gallery and sculpture garden and let artists Penelope Crittenden, Dan Freeman, Sharon Spencer and Lloyd Whannell take you to places you haven’t ventured into lately. info@robschoutengallery.com, www.robschoutengallery.com, 765 Wonn Rd. #C-103 Greenbank, (360) 222-3070.

LANGLEY

WHIDBEY ART GALLERY presents Gina Williams, Photography; Judi Nyerges, Pen, Ink & Watercolor; Marcia Muchnick, Pottery. The Gallery shows works of over 35 local artists. This exhibit will run through the end of March. www.whidbeyartists.com. Whidbey Art Gallery, 220 Second St., Langley, (360) 221-7675.

STUDIO 106 The artists at Studio 106 are in full swing and have new works to show you. Barb Barry is continuing with her ever-popular Whidbey Animal Series. Faye Castle’s captivating works depict the light, the fog, the atmosphere. Phyllis Ray enjoys painting the bricks and mortar of Langley scenes both exterior and interior. Come see where art is made. Studio 106, 106 McLeod Alley (between Whidbey Island Bank & Star Store). (206) 679-7843. www.phyllisray.blogspot.com/.

BRACKENWOOD FINE ARTS GALLERY “Rising Stars of Whidbey” is a showcase of promising new and emerging local talent. Whidbey has long been home to creators and artists of all stripes and this month the gallery presents an eclectic mix of young artists at the beginning of their careers. Included in the show are a few artists making their gallery debut. Brackenwood Gallery is located at 302 First St., Langley, (360) 221-2978. brackenwoodgallery@whidbey.com www.brackenwoodgallery.com.

MUSEO ART WITH PROVENANCE During the month of March, Museo artists will clean out their studios for this exhibit of works previously shown, as well as a few unseen works. All will be offered at substantial discounts. This will be the perfect time to collect work by your favorite artists. The show runs through March 29. 215 First St., Langley, (360) 221-7737, www.museo.cc.

THE POPPYBANK GALLERY Whidbey Island Photographer Harry von Starks series CONVERGENCE uses images with colours extracted from them for a total graphic design that is not totally photographically intrinsic, stretching both the image and the viewers imagination. Join us for the Whidbey Island debut of this series, and meet the artist behind the work. Poppybank also presents the Photography of William Ferry through April 3. Whidbey Island Photographer William Ferry’s work with texture and layers stimulates the eyes as well as evoking our senses of touch, smell, and sound. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. 107-B First St., Langley, (360) 221-4878. info@poppybankgallery.com www.poppybankgallery.com.

SOUTH WHIDBEY COMMONS

The South Whidbey Commons Coffeehouse Bookstore is proud to present a the SWHS Student Art Exhibit. Ninth through twelfth graders in Mr. Mirkovich’s art class will display their self-portraits, demonstrating the fundamentals of drawing that they have studied. Come see their work and talk to some of the young artists. Their work will remain on display throughout March.

The South Whidbey Commons is located in the heart of Langley by Second Street Plaza. A nonprofit organization, the Commons brings together people of all ages, provides workplace training for young people, and serves as a venue for events and activities. Beverage and food sales, book sales, and donations fund our programs. 124 Second St., Langley. Café: www.SouthWhidbeyCommons.org. (360) 221-2414.

BAYVIEW CORNER

GALERIA CHIROPRACTICA presents Judi Nyergis & “Whidbey Vignettes.” Since her move back to her home state of Washington from Michigan four years ago, artist Judi Nyerges has been rediscovering, and capturing with delight, the whimsy and joy of Whidbey Island. Working in watercolors, or watercolors and pen and ink, she responds to the colors and sights around her (or sometimes the colors she just feels). At the Chiropractic Zone, Whidbey Island’s Integrative Mind Body Healing Center, 2812 East Meinhold Rd., Langley (Bayview area). www.chirozone.net (360) 331-5565.

FINE BALANCE IMAGING STUDIOS 2015 Gratitude Giclée Print Show — 20 local artists and photographers are exhibiting in a unique show hosted for the 9th year by Fine Balance Imaging Studios. Bayview Cash Store Hub, 5603 Bayview Road, Langley (Bayview Corner). Showing through end of March. All sales proceeds go to the artists! Contact: (360) 221-2707, info@fbistudios.com.

BLOOMS TASTE FOR WINES The annual Mother Earth Art Show has opened, with paintings by Sharon Tryon and Anna Davis, photography by Elizabeth Atly and pottery and shell art by Carol Rhodes. The show runs from March 6 to April 27. Blooms Winery’s tasting room is at the Bayview Corner Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Rd., Langley. Available for private parties too! Open Thursday noon-5 p.m., Friday noon to 8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m., to 6 p.m., Sunday noon to 6 p.m. and Monday noon to 5 p.m. 360-321-0515, www.bloomswinery.com.

COUPEVILLE

PENN COVE GALLERY Featured Artist March is Gary Leake, custom furniture. Gary is a woodworker whose passion is to search the countryside for a special one-of-a-kind, piece of timber (that has character) and turn it into a finely engineered and ultimately beautiful piece of furniture, so unique it is considered a work of art. Other influences: ancient Japanese joinery, Shaker-style furniture, Colonial-style furniture Early American hand tool techniques and a natural finish look. Penn Cove Gallery offers collectable, giftable and wearable art from 27 local artists. The gallery is located in the heart of the Coupeville Historic Waterfront. OPEN 7 days a week 10am – 5pm 9 NW Front Street Coupeville www.penncovegallery.com/ 360-678-1176

PENN COVE POTTERY Located in the old “San de Fuca grocery store, Penn Cove Pottery is a working studio as well as a gallery. Potter and gallery owner Steve Eelkema creates “finely crafted pottery for everyday use.” In addition to Eelkema’s teapots, wide-mouth jars, and bowls, the gallery features the pottery, glass art and wall art from other Pacific Northwest artists. Lovely new fused glass pieces by glass artist Ebba Krarup on display. Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm 26184 State Route 20 Coupeville www.penncovepottery.com/wordPress/ 360-678-6464

OAK HARBOR

GARRY OAK GALLERY – An Artist Owned Gallery. With a dedicated group of more than twenty-five established and emerging artists, Garry Oak brings new and original works of art on display to the delight of both locals and visitors. As one of many Whidbey Island art galleries, Garry Oak Gallery provides a unique balance of both high- end fine art as well as a generous supply of easily affordable art work as well. We also carry note cards that feature our artists’ work. At least one of the member artists is always in the gallery. 830 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor (360) 240-0222 Open Daily 10:30 am – 5:30 pm www.garryoakgallery.com/artists.html

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Got an event you’d like to see in Gallery Watch or What’s Happening? Make sure to put it on the Whidbey Life Magazine Calendar https://www.whidbeylifemagazine.org/submit-your-event/.

Since 2008, the Visitor Kiosk has welcomed over 22,000 visitors to Whidbey. The island offers a wealth of activities, places to stay, eateries, shopping and an abundance of the natural environment to enjoy and appreciate. Welcome and enjoy your visit. Do come back.

Event contributions from Katy Shaner, Whidbey Life Magazine www.whidbeylifemagazine.org, and Drewslist drewslist@whidbey.com.

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March 10, 2015