Events for June 2016

Special exhibit highlighting some of the amazing women who have call Skagit County home.
Including Nell Quackenbush Wheelock and her sister Kate Quackenbush Glover - Pioneer Telephone Company owners. Louisa Ann Conner - founder of La Conner and instrumental in helping establish the first Catholic Church in town. Vi Hilbert, Lucinda Davis, Harriet Wade Rowley and more...

Beyond Aztlán: Mexican & Chicana/o Artists in the Pacific Northwest
March 26- June 12, 2016

Spanning the last six decades, this exhibition assembles works by Chicana/o and Mexican artists that currently reside or formerly resided in the Northwest. Covering a wide spectrum of media—collage, drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture—the 15 artists included epitomize the diversity of our community.

Robert Flynn: Art from the Permanent Collection is a celebration of the prolific career of this 

Pacific Northwest artist. Born in 1930, Flynn worked in the Seattle area for 17 years and then another 40 

years on the island of Kauai, where he still creates art today. A sculptor, painter, and printmaker, he is 

self-trained and taught art at both a junior college and at a night school. Originally employed as a sign 

painter with a pictorial style, Flynn decided to leave this profession in order to devote more time to his 

art, all with the tremendous support of his wife, Sharon. 

In letter to the curator for the exhibit, Flynn recounts how he “was blown away seeing Jackson 

Pollock’s work at Seattle Art Museum” sometime in the 1950s. He lists many international modern and 

contemporary artists and writers as inspiration for his work, but places a heavy emphasis on Pollock and 

the romantic and tonal painter Albert Pinkham Ryder. This exhibit will both sculpture and paintings, 

many of which are abstract. The viewer will be able to observe both the thick paint strokes of Ryder, 

drops reminiscent of Pollock, and many other Modern art techniques and styles that Flynn made his 

own throughout his career.

Work Featured by Kathy McNeil

Work Featured by Anita Luvera Mayer

Join us for our annual Chamber fundraiser.
Taste a variety of sauces and pick the one you want for dinner!
Enjoy the silent auction, raffle and much more!

Naomi Moon Siegel - With haunting folk melodies, fantastical soundscapes and tightly locked arrangements, Naomi Moon Siegel performs her own vibrant brand of indie folk-inspired jazz. The main lyrical voice is her trombone, a refreshing, evocative, penetrating sound that will be enhanced by Seattle instrumental titans Sean Woolstenhulme (guitar) and Eric Eagle (drums). You will hear songs off her forthcoming album, Shoebox View, a collection of music poised to dislodge the foundation of musical genres, revolutionize the way the trombone is heard and create a space to laugh and cry and feel all the feelings.

Containers add interesting opportunities to extend your available garden space. However, most of the focus in container gardening is given to the aesthetics above the rim. In books on the subject, rarely is there more than a couple of paragraphs given to the significance of potting mix, container material, shape and volume. Join John York of Nature?s Footprint as he addresses how to establish optimal growth conditions for roots by air, nutrient, and water availability. He?ll also cover potting mixes, amendments, and watering techniques.

Using raised beds in the garden is a great way to organize and maintain your garden in areas with poor soils and drainage. Master Gardener Dave Buchan will discuss the benefits of raised beds, design considerations and construction and maintenance techniques for beds that will last many years.

Jass Band! The Market Street Dixieland Jass Band represents New Orleans style Jazz, Ragtime, Stomps and Blues at it's best. This aggregation of fine players features music from the early 1900's through the 1930's, played in the irresistable dixieland style. From Buddy Bolden and Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton and Joe "King" Oliver, Bix Beiderbecke and Louis Armstrong, 1920's torch songs and the 1940's trad revival, these musicians bring to life the toe-tappin', vibrant and exciting sounds of Crescent City jazz. Led by the cornetist Ansgar Duemchen, who has more than 25 years musical experience playing traditional jazz in Europe and the United States, these musicians present a class show that covers more than 50 years of American popular songs. You just can't stay in your chair when you listen to these gentlemen swingin' away--though the tunes may be from the last century, the music is timeless, irresistable and fun!

Goldwork has a long illustrious history and requires specialized skill.
 

Ian McFeron continues to tour over 180 dates this year. His music maintains stout-hearted positivity while exploring themes of troubled times, hard traveling, and a thin pocketbook. McFeron is joined on tour by longtime friend and musical accompanist Alisa Milner on fiddle, cello, and harmony vocals. Fans of John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, and Jackson Browne will feel at home in his music.

Stories of the Latino community in Skagit County from 1940 to 1970– in their own voices.  What brought them to the Valley, their celebrations, gathering places, traditions, leaders and more. 
 

Join Laura Campbell as she walks you through the step by step process of making an adorable moss wall pocket (basket) with a bit of chicken wire, moss and vines. Finish off your pocket with a variety of annuals for a unique look. Students to bring plyers, wire cutters and garden gloves. Plants sold separately.

"No early birds"

Expert photographers, John and Kathy Willson will teach you how to organize and extend your creative vision for flowers and gardens as you travel through the use of just one ?easy to master? app.

With summer just around the corner, join John Christianson on a stroll among the flowering trees, late season rhododendrons and early roses at the 11 acre English Garden of La Conner Flats, adjacent to our Nursery. The walk begins at our Schoolhouse Garden; from there you?ll meander next door to discover the highlights of the season.

Shakespeare Northwest presents Shakespeare in the Park, its annual free summer touring production of “Shakespeare’s Wonderland,” an original work in which Alice’s trip down the rabbit hole finds the strange world of Wonderland inhabited by characters even stranger than its usual suspects: a Caterpillar Polonius; Hamlet, the Mad Hatter; and Lady MacBeth as the March Hare, plus a myriad of other cross-cast characters! Add to that two bickering authors and the stage is set for some delightful hijinks to be enjoyed ‘all on a summer’s afternoon’. Playing in several parks from Bellingham to Seattle throughout June and July. See shakesnw.org for locations and times.

- Eff "Drummerboy" Hayes Known by his peers as one of the best blues brothers on the circuit, Jeff Hayes has been banging his drums on a dozen recordings with five different bands that included top talent from Washington, Oregon, Mississippi, Colorado and the U.K. You can find him lending his beat, plus songwriting & lead vocal credits on many pressings over the years. Playing live is where Jeff is home and he has graced the stages of the major festivals in the Pacific NW and several national festivals including the San Felipe Blues Festival in San Felipe Mexico, King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, AK and the Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland, OR. He has played along side such greats such as the late Pinetop Perkins, Michael Burke, Bob Margolin, Mookie Brill, Peter Damann, Eden Brent, John-Alex Mason, Robbie Jordan and Eric ?Two Scoops? Moore. Learn more about Jeff's other musical projects, including The Muddy Sons andModern Relics.

Shakespeare Northwest presents Shakespeare in the Park, its annual free summer touring production of “Shakespeare’s Wonderland,” an original work in which Alice’s trip down the rabbit hole finds the strange world of Wonderland inhabited by characters even stranger than its usual suspects: a Caterpillar Polonius; Hamlet, the Mad Hatter; and Lady MacBeth as the March Hare, plus a myriad of other cross-cast characters! Add to that two bickering authors and the stage is set for some delightful hijinks to be enjoyed ‘all on a summer’s afternoon’. Playing in several parks from Bellingham to Seattle throughout June and July. See shakesnw.org for locations and times.

Ramón Ledesma is a northwest writer living in rural Sedro Woolley. He was born into a family of sixteen brothers and sisters. He’s a Vietnam Veteran, and a graduate of Eastern Washington University, where he earned a BA and M.Ed. He worked as a mental health therapist before turning his energies to writing. Ramon has written several books including “Tomás and the Magic Race Cars”, and “Migrant Sun”, and has another, “Echoes of the Wind”, being published this year.
 

Shakespeare Northwest presents Shakespeare in the Park, its annual free summer touring production of “Shakespeare’s Wonderland,” an original work in which Alice’s trip down the rabbit hole finds the strange world of Wonderland inhabited by characters even stranger than its usual suspects: a Caterpillar Polonius; Hamlet, the Mad Hatter; and Lady MacBeth as the March Hare, plus a myriad of other cross-cast characters! Add to that two bickering authors and the stage is set for some delightful hijinks to be enjoyed ‘all on a summer’s afternoon’. Playing in several parks from Bellingham to Seattle throughout June and July. See shakesnw.org for locations and times.

For children 2-4 and their parents/caregivers. Participate in a fun morning of art, stories and sensory experiences.

Holland: A Personal Adventure presented by Jerry Anderson
Appetizers and wine to follow

Located under the "Big Tent" and in the 1888 Meadow Schoolhouse. With Skagit farmland, the Cascades and Mount Baker in the distance, our Rose Garden is the perfect setting for a garden party featuring antiques and vintage collectibles gathered together in our very antique one-room Meadow Schoolhouse and under the ?Big Tent.? We will have both returning and new vendors gathered together for a wonderful weekend of fun and laughter. Get the first chance to shop our lovely Antique Fair and enjoy a fantastic evening of wine tasting provided by Silver Bells Winery of La Conner and delectable chocolate truffles from Evolve Chocolates of Bellingham. Pick up a delicious entrée from Random Acts of Food. Enter the drawing for Door Prizes. Enjoy the lovely blooms of the Rose Garden while you shop on a beautiful June evening! The Nursery will also be open. $10 admission. Purchase tickets at the door or in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2522214. Free parking.

The Oly Mountain Boys play bluegrass with high-energy drive and a Pacific Northwest bent, mixing traditional tunes with revolutionary original bThe Oly Mountain Boys play bluegrass with high-energy drive and a Pacific Northwest bent, mixing traditional tunes with revolutionary original bluegrass compositions. By combining picking prowess with tight three-part vocal harmonies, the band aims to showcase the power and appeal of a truly American musical form. With their latest album "White Horse" the Oly Mountain Boys have set out to do something unprecedented: a concept album that tells a life story from beginning to end through original bluegrass. The album honors tradition by centering its story in Washington's frontier past, while looking to the future of bluegrass music with fresh, original songwriting. - See more at: http://www.olymountainboys.com/band_bio/#sthash.U7cSYlu0.dpuf

BOAT SHOW:
For your viewing pleasure, our consignment powerboats will be open and on display on “F” dock in the La Conner Marina’s South moorage basin. This is a casual event, a great opportunity to board all different design and layouts, and see what would best suit you cruising needs.  SATURDAY AND SUNDAY!!!

SWAP MEET:
Come to buy or sell your treasures at this fun-filled community swap meet ~ includes marine related items, plus household, artwork, apparel, auto or what-have-you. A locals favorite, great fun for all ~  You can call or email our office to reserve your space, but reservations are not mandatory!! Saturday ONLY

RAFFLE:
Hosted by non-profit organization Skagit Bay Search and Rescue. Saturday only. The drawing is typically held at 4pm on Saturday, no need to be present to win. Tickets are $1.00 per ticket, or 6 tickets for $5.00. Always a fun raffle, with great prizes; haul outs, restaurant certificates, hotel stays, jewelry, a lot of items from local businesses!!!  Saturday ONLY

FOOD & REFRESHMENTS:
Food and refreshments served all day.     Saturday ONLY

Explore Indigo! Learn about the global history and processes of indigo while you create a variety of traditional and personal patterns on cloth.

Make a personal gift for Dad.

Your photo on mug or tile trivet

Special today $14.99

Finished while you wait or come back in 30 minutes to pick up your item.

Mark your calendars for the 2016 MoNA Art Auction! MoNA’s largest annual fundraiser, now in its 24th year, brings together seasoned and novice art collectors, artists, and museum patrons. More than 250 works of art and unique experiences will be available for bidding, along with a Fund-the-Future opportunity. Auction proceeds are critical in the museum’s fulfillment of its mission to connect people with the art, diverse cultures, and environments of the Northwest.

To welcome as many auction patrons and artists as possible during our 35th anniversary year, the auction will be held at the spacious Wa Walton Event Center at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge on scenic Padilla Bay.

Join Lee Locke for some original texan, folk and tropical inspired songs and stories!

Nick Vigarino's Meantown Blues" - Larry Dennis - That slide is naaasty!! - Bo Diddley You shouldn't miss this experience. It's cut and dried this guy kicks a**. - Musician Magazine (NY, NY) Vigarino radiates an unpredictable fervor with slashing slide guitar, powerful vocals, funky licks, modern lyrics, and his slop jar delta funk blues. His style elevates the blues to a place where roots are respected, yet nudged towards the future. He consistently captures, then rivets listeners with precise, passionate performances. - Jefferson Magazine (Sweden) Nick took 2012s Best of the Blues Award for Slide Blues Guitar. Having earned finalist status at the 2011 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, he is now globally recognized as one of the top blues acts in the world. Be it a juke or a major festival, Nick delivers the story with a stinging guitar that is second to none. - Seattle Times (Seattle,WA)

Featuring Sachiko Yoshida and her students

Featuring Sachiko Yoshida and her students

The Receiver - is comprised of brothers Casey (keyboards, bass, vocals) and Jesse Cooper (drums, vocals). Formed in 2005, the brothers quickly expanded on ideas composed the previous year by Casey for his senior thesis in music composition studies at The Ohio State University. After a few live performances, the band was picked up by New York-based Stunning Models On Display Records. With the labels support, the band finished the recording of their debut album Decades in 2006 and celebrated its release later that year with extensive touring throughout North America. Once home, Casey began the near 2-year writing process for their follow-up album Length of Arms. The sophomore effort had its soft (digital-only) release in late 2009 on Vital Music Records. The band just released their latest album, "All Burn" in the summer of 2015 via Kscope Records (UK) to critical acclaim.

Pacific Horticulture magazine and author Lorene Edwards Forkner and John Christianson will talk about combining perennials and roses for a great looking garden. Before Lorene, we are pleased that Rosarian John Harmeling will give a talk on Rose Culture at 11 a.m., followed by the Tri-Valley Rose Society?s lecture on How To Rejuvenate An Old Rose, all located in the Big Tent. Other events of the day include a Rose Show and an Ice Cream Social that caps off the day. Free admission and parking.

Shakespeare Northwest presents Shakespeare in the Park, its annual free summer touring production of “Shakespeare’s Wonderland,” an original work in which Alice’s trip down the rabbit hole finds the strange world of Wonderland inhabited by characters even stranger than its usual suspects: a Caterpillar Polonius; Hamlet, the Mad Hatter; and Lady MacBeth as the March Hare, plus a myriad of other cross-cast characters! Add to that two bickering authors and the stage is set for some delightful hijinks to be enjoyed ‘all on a summer’s afternoon’. Playing in several parks from Bellingham to Seattle throughout June and July. See shakesnw.org for locations and times.

Join in on the sounds of Steve Padilla!

- CD Woodbury - Guitarist, Vocalist, & Songwriter Within the last five years, CD Woodbury has transformed himself from journeyman sideman and ?the NW?s best kept secret? into an internationally recognized rising star of the Pacific NW blues scene with his work as singer, songwriter, and guitarist for the CD Woodbury Band. Their debut studio album, Monday Night! charted internationally in its genre and was the Roots Radio Reports #1 album from Washington State for 30 straight weeks. CD Woodbury has seven Best of the Blues awards from the Seattle based Washington Blues Society including performer of the year, songwriter, NW recording, and 3 times for electric guitar. Now on his own, CD is currently performing contemporary blues, roots music, rhythm & blues, jazz, and New Orleans influenced music with his newly formed trio of himself, Don Montana on drums (CDWB, Tim Casey and the Bluescats), and bassist Patrick McDanel (Mary McPage & the Assassins, Brian Nova). C.D. Woodbury has performed in Texas Roadhouses and in Stadiums. He has performed for two US Presidents, foreign dignitaries, and Jimi's music for the Hendrix family. He has jammed with jazz legends, international blues stars, and has worked with sidemen to the biggest rock acts. Though he has played many styles, he always returns to the blues and American roots music on his guitar. The Washington Blues Society awarded CD Woodbury BB Awards eight awards, including Songwriter, Blues Performer, and three times for Electric Guitar. In 2013, The CD Woodbury Band released "Monday Night!", which gained international airplay and was consistently in the Roots Report charts Blues Top 50 and at #1 for their WA State Roots Radio chart for more than 6 months. "Monday NIght!" was selected to represent the Washington Blues Society for The Best Self-Produced CD competition in the International Blues Challenge and was named a top 5 finalist for the same CD competition. The band made several appearances at Jerry Lee Lewis' Club during that week, and the club revived the title "King's of Beale Street" and gave the band the 2014 bragging rights. In 2015 the CD Woodbury Band returned to the IBC as a performer, and reached the Semi-Final level, performing immediately after that year's Finals winner, Eddie Cotton Jr. They did achieve another bit of bragging rights in Memphis that year: while hundreds of acts from all over the world were doing every performance they could for any and all exposure they could get, the CD Woodbury Band was paid to perform Friday night on Beale Street at Jerry Lee's. http://www.cdwoodbury.com/

Tour 8 beautiful private gardens in Anacortes. Due to uneven terrain and fragile, sensitive landscaping, wheelchairs, strollers, pets, and children under 12 cannot be accommdated. Thanks for your understanding. Carpooling is encouraged.

Shakespeare Northwest presents Shakespeare in the Park, its annual free summer touring production of “Shakespeare’s Wonderland,” an original work in which Alice’s trip down the rabbit hole finds the strange world of Wonderland inhabited by characters even stranger than its usual suspects: a Caterpillar Polonius; Hamlet, the Mad Hatter; and Lady MacBeth as the March Hare, plus a myriad of other cross-cast characters! Add to that two bickering authors and the stage is set for some delightful hijinks to be enjoyed ‘all on a summer’s afternoon’. Playing in several parks from Bellingham to Seattle throughout June and July. See shakesnw.org for locations and times.

This engaging exhibit, on loan from the Secretary of State’s Office of Elections, tells the story of voting in Washington State with information panels and artifacts.  From beans to hanging chads!  During this important election year, learn how voting has been accomplished through the years.