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'Seussical the Musical' an extravaganza
“Adults are obsolete children and the hell with them.” – Dr. Seuss “Seussical the Musical,” a whimsical, fantastical stage production based on the works of Dr. Seuss, is the most performed show in America. The local production at the Lincoln T...
Time to celebrate holidays with lights, music, boats and Santa
Santa is coming to town early this long holiday shopping season. He makes his first appearance today, Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the La Conner Swinomish Library to read stories to children from 4:30-5:30...
Skagit County Historical Museum's holiday fundraiser is this Saturday
Head up the hill in La Conner to the Skagit County Historical Museum on South Fourth Street Saturday, Dec. 2, to celebrate the holidays. The museum is The combined holiday party and annual appeal kickoff is 6-8 p.m. The museum is decorated for the ho... Full story
Shelter Bay Chorus holiday concert
The Shelter Bay Chorus’ annual holiday concerts are Dec. 8, 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 9 in the Shelter Bay community clubhouse, 1000 Shoshone Drive. Admission is by donation. The program offers “Joy to the World,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlem... Full story
Anacortes makes Creative District
The Washington Arts Commission has announced a Certified Creative District in Anacortes. The Anacortes Creative District is located in the heart of Fidalgo Island and nestled between the San Juan Islands, Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. As a part of a W...
Library Corner
In this Thanksgiving week we have so many things to be thankful for here at the library. First and foremost, we are thankful for our many supporters. You are the people who make our amazing library...
Poetry at Pelican Bay Books Saturday
The Madrona Poetry Series brings Robert Michael Pyle and Abigail Prout to read Saturday, 7 p.m. at Pelican Bay Books in Anacortes. Steve and Kristi Nebel are providing music....
Maple Hall lit up by Art's Alive
When power failed in La Conner late Friday night and Saturday, the cell phone flashlights came out at Art's Alive. "It was art in the dark," said La Conner Arts Foundation board member Sheila Johnson...
Plant bulbs now for spring color
Bulbs are an important part of the spring garden. Their flowers provide color and interest when it is most appreciated, as well as food for early pollinators. Early bloomers such as snowdrops, winter aconite, miniature iris, crocus and muscari are... Full story
Last weekend for 'Wizard' at Lincoln
“The Wizard of Oz,” the Theater Arts Guild’s wonderfully performed production has its final shows this weekend, Thursday-Sunday. This stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale features the iconic musical score from the MGM film. Enjoy young D...
Rexville Grange Art Show through Sunday
The 2023 Rexville Grange Holiday Show is your chance to find fine arts and crafts for gifts. It continues Nov. 18-19 at the Rexville Grange, 19299 Rexville Grange Road. Information: rexvillegrangeartshow.com...
Jingle Belles Ladies Night Out is Friday
The La Conner Chamber of Commerce organized Jingle Belles Ladies Night of Shopping in La Conner is Friday, 4-8 p.m. Pick up your SWAG bag at the Chamber office, 210 Morris Street. The Christmas tree on Gilkey Square will be lit for the evening....
Art's Alive! 2023 opens Friday at Maple Hall
Expect to see an exciting array of art when Art's Alive opens at Maple Hall this Friday at 1 pm. "Northwest Focus," this year's theme, was inspired by poster artist, greater La Conner resident and...
Go off to see 'The Wizard of Oz'
BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO! The opening night performance of “The Wizard of Oz” filled the Lincoln Theatre to capacity and the evening ended with a standing ovation. Since 1939 audiences have loved L. Frank Baum’s story of young Dorothy, a Kansas farm...
'The Father' Alzheimer's benefit at Lincoln Nov. 15
Skagit Adult Day Program, a local nonprofit which cares for dementia clients, is showing the Academy Award winning movie “The Father” 7 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 15 at the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon. This is a community awareness opportunity, in hon... Full story
Jingle Belles shopping is Friday, Nov. 17
Ladies, Nov. 17 is your night of shopping at the La Conner Chamber of Commerce’s organized Jingle Belles, a Ladies Night of Shopping, with downtown stores staying open to 8 p.m. Start at the Chamber office, 210 Morris Street, picking up your SWAG b...
Calling craft vendors
Calling all artists and crafters. La Conner Kiwanis will be hosting their annual Holiday Craft Show in conjunction with the Rotary Santa Breakfast Saturday, Dec. 2 in Maple Hall. The craft show will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. It is a fundraiser to... Full story
Rexville Grange Art Show starts
Make your way to the 2023 Rexville Grange Holiday Show starting with its opening party Thursday, Nov. 9, 5-8 p.m. It is time to find fine arts and crafts for gifts. The show is open this weekend and next, Nov. 10-12 and Nov. 18-19 at the Rexville... Full story
Film festival included '20 Days in Mariupol'
The eleventh annual Friday Harbor Film Festival showed 25 feature and 14 short documentary films last week, Oct. 27-29. The volunteer staff and festival volunteers once again offered a well organized and smooth running experience, with screenings at...
Sweet Adelines sing with red lips
Harmony Northwest Chorus, Skagit County's only Sweet Adelines International acapella group, entertained the residents at the La Conner Retirement Inn last week with a fun twist in their patriotic...
Government & Resiliency Panel at MoNA Saturday
Attend the Government & Resiliency Panel, part of the “Surge” exhibit, at the Museum of Northwest Art Nov. 4, 1 p.m.. The program is part of the education programming for the exhibition “Surge: Mapping Transition, Displacement, and Agency in Times... Full story
'Wizard of Oz' opening at Lincoln
The Theater Arts Guild’s production of “The Wizard of Oz,” opens Friday, Nov. 3 at the Lincoln theatre in Mount Vernon. This stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale features the iconic musical score from the MGM film. Watch as young Dorothy... Full story
Art's Alive! 2023 in Maple Hall Nov. 10
La Conner’s Art’s Alive! 2023 opens Friday, Nov 10.at 1 p.m. with the opening gala starting at 5 p.m. This year’s invitational artists include poster artist Craig J. Barber, Dennis Allen, Joan Enslin, Deborah Henderson, Kristen Ingman, Liz Moncr... Full story
Best of Festival at Quilt Museum
Admire the Judge’s Choice Best of the Festival art from the Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum’s 2023 International Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival held in Everett Oct. 6-8. The Best of Show winning piece and Awards of Excellence, Peo...
