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Last Saturday over 75 folks gathering for another poetry reading at Pelican Bay Books in Anacortes, part of the Madrona Last Saturday Series of readings that continues through May. This night, ten poets read their poems included in “Art In A Public Voice,” just released by Empty Bowl Press. It includes work by 54 writers inspired by a visual work of art owned by the public. Participants were Luther Allen and J.I. Kleinberg, Sam and Sally Green, Jill McCabe Johnson, Jeremy Voigt, Kevin Miller, Rena Priest, Michael Daley and Gary Thompson. Som...
The Manieri Jazz Endowment of the Anacortes Public Library presents six stages of live jazz March 3, 6-10 p.m. in tandem with the First Friday Art Walk. Seattle jazz vocalist Kelley Johnson and her quartet at the Rockfish Grill, 7-9 p.m. Seattle vibraphonist Susan Pascal and her band at Pelican Bay Books, 7-9 p.m. At the Brown Lantern, 7-10 p.m. is Deep River Blues Band, a three piece band. Dogtail Swing at Johnny Picasso’s, 6-8 p.m. Newton’s Law Trio plays at Frida’s Restaurant, 6:30-9 p.m. The Depot presents Anacortes High School jazz combo...
The Skagit County History Museum talk, “Smugglers, Rumrunners and Pirates” by local historian Dr. Jesse Kennedy III is March 19, 2-4 p.m. at Skagit City School. It is the first of three presentations he is giving this spring under the theme of “Denizens of the North Cascades and the Salish Sea,” histories of unique Skagit characters. Kennedy will first share stories of early maritime trades that began with canoes bringing Canadian whisky to the soldiers on San Juan Island and continues today. “Pioneers of the Upper Skagit” explores early chara...
The La Conner Daffodil Festival’s Second Annual Pet Parade & Fashion Show is 11 a.m. March 18, with prizes for the best daffodil costume, for two leggeds and four leggeds. It includes a red carpet pet walk, with photos, of course, at its Gilkey Square desination. It starts at the La Conner Marina. It is sponsored by the La Conner Chamber of Commerce. Information: 360-466-4778. Source: La Conner Chamber...
Two new exhibits open March 1 at the Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum: Maria Shell’s “Visual Aesthetic” and “170 Years of Flowers: Pieces from the Permanent Collection,” curated by Brian Nigus and Carla Schultz-Parks. Come 3-5 p.m. Saturday, March 4 for the free reception. Shell’s exhibit hangs through May 28; the “Flowers” wilt April 30. You are too late for the March 11 Wool Egg Class. You would have created a fiber egg reminiscent of the centuries-old Ukrainian tradition of painted eggs. A second class is planned. The museum is a...
There was a time I would gag cooking and eating parsnips. I avoided them for years and years. They grow locally here in Skagit Valley and my preference is fresh local organic produce. I used more olive oil than normal. They simply soaked up the oil and three tablespoons were used. The smoky paprika added a bit of flavor as well as dried sage from our garden. Maple syrup to add a bit of sweetness. I collect different salts and it's a gift I always appreciate. Ingredients Parsnips, 3 Olive oil, 3...
Sunday, February 19 8:21 p.m.: Stolen vehicle found – Sheriff's deputies recovered a stolen vehicle under the Twin Bridges. Drugs and stolen mail were also recovered from inside the vehicle. A subject was questioned about his involvement but turned out to not be the suspect. The vehicle was later turned over to the owner. Boat Launch Rd., Greater La Conner. Tuesday, February 21 1:26 p.m.: Prison escapee – Report of a suspicious subject wearing what appeared to be a prison uniform walking on the...
This year's La Conner Chamber of Commerce's Ice Cream Social, Silent Auction and Community Open House is a mouthful of a title as well as yummy and a good cause. Put on your calendar a visit to Maple Hall Friday, March 10 to buy ice cream and bid on silent auction items, including Weekly News subscriptions. Find it and register through "Events" on lovelaconner.com. Source: La Conner Chamber...
