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  • Here’s a handy list of what’s happening on Whidbey Aug. 23 to 25

    Here’s a handy list of what’s happening on Whidbey Aug. 23 to 25

    Updated Aug. 21, 2013

    Here’s the weekend lists of events for Aug. 23 to 25 activities. (Click on the links for more info.)

    • One Evening, Two Authors, a Passel of Stories. Thursday evening, Aug. 22  at Enso House for readings by two local authors, David Daiku Trowbridge and Betsy MacGregor, as they read from their books.
    Michael Stadler photos of ISF's "Much Ado About Nothing."
    Michael Stadler photos of ISF’s “Much Ado About Nothing.”
    • Island Shakespeare Festival continues “Much Ado About Nothing” under the tent in Langley at 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 15.
    • Preview show for Whidbey Open Studio Tour from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 at Whidbey Island Community Education Center (WICEC), at the Old Bayview School at Marshfield and Langley roads in Bayview.
    • 17th Annual Whidbey Open Studio Tour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, Aug. 25. Free, self-guided.
    •  Whidbey Working Artists Summer Art Studio Tour 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24, 25, 31 and Sept. 1 and 2. Free, self-guided.
    • Shakin’ the Vines concert series at Whidbey Island Winery in Langley has 3 Cent Stamp with James Hinkley, Gloria Ferry-Brennan and Levi Burkle from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24.
    • Trio Nouveau with Greg Beck plays Ott & Murphy Winery Tasting Room cabaret from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 in Langley.
    • Wild Depths: A weekend retreat at Whidbey Institute in Clinton with Thomas Arthur and Christian Swenson; Friday, Aug. 23 to Sunday, Aug. 25.

    GALLERY SHOWS THROUGH AUGUST

    • Rob Schouten Gallery at Greenbank Farm “Colors of Whidbey” through Sept. 3.
    • Artworks Gallery at Greenbank Farm features painter Barbara Mearing through August.
    • Inspired Arts Gallery in Freeland features the work of more than 30 artists and artisans all the time.
    • Studio 106 in downtown Langley shows Phyllis Ray paintings and others.
    • Penn Cove Gallery in Coupeville features woodcarver and turner Joseph Albert III.
    • Brackenwood Gallery in downtown Langley “A Painter’s Summer in the Northwest” through Sept. 2.
    • Museo Gallery in downtown Langley shows works by Kathe Fraga, painter, and Elaine Michaelides, glass, through August.
    • Whidbey Art Gallery in downtown Langley features Travis Kuehn sculptures this month.
    • Arlon Rosenoff Gallery in downtown Langley shows Rosenoff’s work. He demonstrates on Sundays.
    • Garry Oak Gallery in downtown Oak Harbor features nature photographer Shirley Haley through August.

    LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS

    CHECK OUT THESE LOCAL SCHOOLS FOR MORE ART CLASSES

    Beatrice and Benedict were arguing about how to make this list. Here’s what they finally agreed on: To make these regular Whidbey Life Magazine lists, become a member and start posting your events to member news and the syndicated calendar!

    (Pictured at top, Gloria Ferry-Brennan lends her mad violin skills to 3 Cent Stamp at Shakin’ the Vines this Saturday/Jim Carroll photo.)

  • Whidbey Island Area Fair opens for food, family, 4-H and fun this week in Langley

    Whidbey Island Area Fair opens for food, family, 4-H and fun this week in Langley

    Aug. 14, 2013

    Goat Olympics anyone?

    Expect everything under the sun at the Whidbey Island Area Fair in Langley, including roving characters, pony rides, a straw maze, 4-H competitions, history events, carnival rides, food and entertainment. It’s all there and more at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds as the fair keeps its long history going strong from Thursday, Aug. 15 through Sunday, Aug. 18.

    Going to the fair; from the archives of the Island County Fair History Room. (Photo courtesy of Timothy Hull)
    Going to the fair; from the archives of the Island County Fair History Room. (Photo courtesy of Timothy Hull)

    The Whidbey Island Area Fair holds true to the tradition of all county fairs and has deep roots in agriculture, education and the economy of the community it serves. Quality exhibits from the farm are on display, including all types of livestock and crops, horticulture and floriculture.  From the home, all types of handwork are represented: clothing, needlework, baking, art exhibits, canning, quilting and fiber arts. Local young people share their interests and development through various projects chosen for recreation and learning.

    There are demonstrations throughout the fair to inspire an interest in the talents and abilities of the people in Island County’s unique region. One of the goals of the fair organizers is that everybody attending the fair leaves at the end of the day knowing something they may have not known before they arrived.

    Whidbey Island Area Fair also provides entertainment and a place to gather with family and friends, to celebrate the fruits of a community’s labors and to enjoy the special quality of life on Whidbey Island.

    Here's another cool image from the fair history collection which will be on display during the fair. (Photo courtesy of Timothy Hull)
    Here’s another cool image from the fair history collection which will be on display during the fair. (Photo courtesy of Timothy Hull)

    For all the information you need about schedules, admission, food and entertainment, visit the Whidbey Island Area Fair website here.

    And may the best goat win.

    (Pictured at top, a photo of the Island County Fair circa 1974, to be part of display at the Island County Fair History Room./ Photo courtesy of Timothy Hull.)

  • WLM’s handy list of happenings on Whidbey

    WLM’s handy list of happenings on Whidbey

    UPDATED Aug. 12, 2013

    The smash of summer activities continues under the sunshine on Whidbey Island. Get out and enjoy! (Look for an updated list before the weekend.)

    Siri Bardarson and Steve Trembley will appear from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 at Taste for Wine at Bayview Corner.
    Siri Bardarson and Steve Trembley will appear from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 at Taste for Wine at Bayview Corner.

    (Click on the links for details.)

    • Island Shakespeare Festival continues performances of “Much Ado About Nothing,” in the tent behind Langley Middle School at 5 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through Sept. 15. (No shows Aug. 16 to 18.)
    • Sunday Live Music Series at Blooms Taste for Wine at Bayview Corner from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.

    LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS

    OUR MEMBER GALLERIES HAVE OPENED AUGUST SHOWS!

    • Rob Schouten Gallery at Greenbank Farm “Colors of Whidbey” through Sept. 3.
    • Artworks Gallery at Greenbank Farm features painter Barbara Mearing through August.
    • Inspired Arts Gallery in Freeland features the work of more than 30 artists and artisans all the time.
    • Studio 106 in downtown Langley shows Phyllis Ray paintings and others.
    • Penn Cove Gallery in Coupeville features woodcarver and turner Joseph Albert III.
    • Brackenwood Gallery in downtown Langley “A Painter’s Summer in the Northwest” through Sept. 2.
    • Museo Gallery in downtown Langley shows works by Kathe Fraga, painter, and Elaine Michaelides, glass, through August.
    • Whidbey Art Gallery in downtown Langley features Travis Kuehn sculptures this month.
    • Arlon Rosenoff Gallery in downtown Langley shows Rosenoff’s work. He demonstrates on Sundays.
    • Garry Oak Gallery in downtown Oak Harbor features nature photographer Shirley Haley through August.

    CHECK OUT THESE LOCAL SCHOOLS FOR ART CLASSES

    A little bird told me this: To make these regular Whidbey Life Magazine lists, become a member and start posting your events to member news and the syndicated calendar!

    (Pictured at top, Dave Mayer, Ahna Dunn-Wilder, Olena Hodges and Melanie Lowey in ISF’s “Much Ado About Nothing.”/Michael Stadler photo)

  • Nathaniel Talbot Quartet plays at WICA in Langley

    Come out to WICA for the show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2 and hear for yourself the talented Nathaniel Talbot Quartet and its special brand of Chamber Folk.
    Tickets are $12 and are available at the box office at (360)-221-8268 or (800) 638-7631, or buy them online at www.WICAonline.com.
    WICA is located at 565 Camano Ave. in Langley.
    For more information about Talbot and to purchase CDs visit here.