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Native author Matika Wilbur to visit Seaport Books Thursday
Matika Wilbur will visit Seaport Books from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 6, to discuss and sign her book, “Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America.” She is back from a national tour....
By Library Happenings
Summer is going to “bee” busy at the library. Summer reading is now in full swing, and we have fun weekly events coming up all summer long. Our theme this year is “All Together Now;” the honeybee is our mascot – because they work together as a team t...
MoNA 31st annual auction a night of shared magic
There was sharing aplenty at the Museum of Northwest Art Saturday night as MoNA raised $370,000 through purchases and donations at its 31st annual auction. The First Street museum was humming as...
La Conner Art Circle show at Beaver Tales Coffee
The enthusiasm of the Art Circle artists holding their first exhibit at Beaver Tales Coffee and Tea this June is fueled by more than an intimate showing space, good coffee, a great hostess in...
Intuitive Arts Fair June 24-25
The Intuitive Arts Fair is a must-attend event for anyone interested in exploring their intuition and spiritual side. Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Maple...
Skagit River Poetry annual auction
The Skagit River Poetry Foundation is hosting their third annual auction, "A Midsummer Night's Dream" June 24 at Hillcrest Lodge in Mount Vernon. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $70 per person or...
Guitar Festival brought luthiers to La Conner
La Conner is a cool place with its incredible dining, magic Skagit views and small town charm. It is no wonder a Guitar Festival has been added to the list of things to do. In mid-May, Maple Hall...
MoNA's 31st annual auction June 10
The Museum of Northwest Art’s annual auction, biggest fundraiser of the year, takes place at the First Street museum Saturday, June 10, but you can preview – and bid – on the over 300 works of art now, online. “Share the Magic of Northwest Art!” i...
Sunday music in Gilkey Square
La Conner Live's Sunday concert series in Gilkey Square enters its third week June 11 with The HIP playing its unique choice of covers under the white canopies by the boardwalk. The summer schedule: June 18, Midlife Crisis; June 25, Mojo Cannon;...
'Birds and Bees' play at Whidbey
Need a laugh or want to laugh? Go see “The Birds and The Bees” at the Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor. Set on a Canadian farm, this comedy jumps right into sex, love, science, family and, of course, the artificial insemination of turkeys. There is...
'Robert E. Lee: A Life' offers chance to reflect on his stature
Memorial day was Monday. This is the proper time to reflect on our "honored dead," as Lincoln called the fallen at Gettysburg. Any definition of patriotism has to start with love of country, followed by loyalty and sacrifice for one's homeland. And...
Library Happenings
Upcoming events at the La Conner Swinomish Library: For kids, this week it is "Eat the Rainbow to Improve Gut Health!" Make and take a healthy snack and learn about your personal microbiome in your...
60th anniversary Skagit Community Band concert
La Conner is no stranger to either history or good music. Both will be evident in town on Friday. That’s when the Skagit Community Band, directed by La Conner resident Vince Fejeran, celebrates its 60th anniversary with a free concert and silent a...
A review of Matika Wilbur's 'Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America'
Like many of my neighbors, I made plans after work on April 25th to join in celebrating Matika Wilbur's anticipated new book release "Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America." I have...
'Healing Heart' film of Vi Hilbert's quest
The Lincoln Theatre joined with the Skagit River Poetry Foundation to host an informative and inspirational evening with the Valley premiere of the film, "The Healing Heart of Lushootseed" last...
Skagit Community Band concert
The "SCB 60th Anniversary Concert," a celebration of "60 years being your Home Town Band" in the Skagit Valley is offered by the Skagit Community Band May 26 in Maple Hall at 7:30 p.m. Come at 7 p.m....
Guitar Festival this weekend
The annual La Conner Guitar Festival begins this Friday, May 19 and ends Sunday, May 21 at Maple Hall. Listen to, play, and shop for the world’s finest handmade instruments. There will be cabaret demos at Waterfront Cafe and Santo Coyote, w...
Adult winners, history museum writing contest
The adult winners of the Skagit County Historical Museum 3rd annual writing contest were announced last week. They include, for their essays, Adam Lafayette, 1st place, “The Heirloom;” Glen Johnson, 2nd, “Seeds for the Future.” Poetry winners...
Young winners, history museum writing contest
The winners of the Skagit County Historical Museum 3rd annual writing contest include, Essay winners: Youths: Lily Sziebert, 1st Place, Tara Johnson, 2nd. Teens: Sidra Marshall, 1st, Amelia Zustiak, 2nd. Poetry winners: Youths: Anna Cardon, 1st....
Film on Vi Hilbert Friday at Lincoln
The Skagit Valley premiere of "The Healing Heart of Lushootseed," a documentary film, shows at the Lincoln Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday.. The evening starts with a red carpet reception at 6:30 pm. Feel...
Matika Wilbur launches 'Project 562' book at Swinomish last Tuesday
Photographer and writer Matika Wilbur, "Tsa-Tsique," introduced her epic photography book "Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America" to the world before a full room of over 160 people in th...
Speaking Our Truth: LBGTQ+ students poetry reading at Lincoln Theatre
Skagit PFLAG and the Skagit River Poetry Foundation present an evening of LBGTQ+ voices at the Lincoln Theatre 7 p.m. Saturday, May 13. The event is free and open to everyone. Seattle poet Luther...
