< Friday, November 6th 2009 >

Planet-Schmanet is an exhibition of artwork inspired by sci-fi, fantasy, anime, kaiju, pop-culture and technology during the run of The Rocky Horror Show, October 30 - November 14, 2009.

The exhibition will feature works by Whidbey artists: Hannah Albert, Sabrina Bianchi, Erik Bradshaw, Victoria Castle, Jason DeWitt, David Gray, Louise Halloway-Stanley, Frank Jacques, Steve Marts, Teri Jo Summer, and Katie Woodzick.

The Opening Reception will take place following the performance of The Rocky Horror Show on October 30, 2009.

The exhibition may also be viewed weekdays from 10am to 5pm through November 14, 2009.

The Island County Historical Museum is featuring a temporary exhibit titled “Glory Days – from Sandlots to Super Bowls”, featuring local and national sports memorabilia. The exhibit centerpiece is a life-sized carved wooden baseball pitcher from the early 1900’s. As a Boston Red Sox player, he likely began his “career” as a cigar store attraction in Boston, but was discovered by a local collector in Southern California, and now calls Coupeville home! Also featured are vintage sports cards, football and baseball gear, rare autographs, posters, and a vast assortment of photos of local sports teams, including the Oak Harbor Oaks, and the Coupeville Sprouts, all from the early part of the 1900s. The exhibit is part of the “Community Collections” series.

The Open Door Gallery + Coffee at Historic Bayview Cash Store Exhibits Mark Fessler’s sculpture and Liza vonRosenstiel’s oil paintings November 3-29, 2009. The Opening Reception is November 7th, 5:30pm-8:00pm.

These two artists have taught together since 2002 through Coyote Central creating public works with middle school students in Seattle’s Central District each summer.

Mark Fessler began carving in his grandfather’s shop in northwest Iowa at age ten. Over the years, he was self-taught in stone carving as well. In 1979 he began using cast, forged and fabricated metals in conjunction with wood and stone. Since then there has been an ongoing dialogue of forms and materials with frequent use of the salvaged and reworked. Fessler has taught and exhibited extensively in many regions of the United States.

Liza vonRosenstiel’s oil paintings are inspired by the trees, sky, and water of Whidbey Island, combined with the stories that make up daily life- with all their complexity and mystery. Until two years ago, Liza lived and worked in Seattle and on Whidbey Island for 30 years. Her paintings have been widely exhibited both regionally and nationally.

Start your weekend off right with First Fridays at the Farm! Meet friends and come enjoy the community spirit at Greenbank Farm. Don't miss out on this tasting at the Greenbank Farm Wine Shop and Tasting Room. The winemaker will be pouring a wonderful selection of his wines in our fun, casual environment. Peruse the art galleries for wine and snacks, music and art. Visit the Greenbank Cheese shop where you can sample artisan cheeses and local treats. Perhaps you will treat yourself to dinner out at Whidbey Pies Cafe. Shops will remain open until 8pm and the cafe, which closes at 4pm, will re-open at 5:30 pm to serve dinner, often featuring a new local chef, and be sure to save room for pie!

A community of fiber artists offers unique weaving, spinning, dyeing, basketry, felting and jewelry. November 6th weaver's guild show and sale will be happening in conjunction with First Fridays at the Farm. Come enjoy the artistry, cheese and wine tasting as the farm will be open late.

Garry Oak Gallery features its First Friday event the first Friday of every month from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Meet the featured artist of every month at the event. The gallery offers fine art created by talented Whidbey Island artists working in many mediums, including wood, bronze, stone, glass, fiber, ceramic, photography, watercolor and jewelry. Several other downtown Oak Harbor shops remain open late on each first Friday for additional shopping opportunities.

You know the story - boy proposes to girl, flat tire, creepy servants, Time Warp, alien transvestite, delivery guy, I-can-make-you-a-man, wheelchair, floorshow, laser gun, blast off.

Don’t dream it - be it! when the biggest and best rock ‘n’ roll musical of them all lands on Whidbey! (Oh, yeah, you get to throw stuff, too.)

Tickets
adult $16
senior/military $14
youth $12 (25 and under)

My Three Angels is a Christmas comedy play by Samuel and Bella Spewack. The play is set in French Guiana around the turn of the 20th century, showing the interaction between three prisoners and a family of French colonists.

Seats $16, call for group discounts

Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, planets and nebulas at this public Star Party, hosted by the Island County Astronomical Society. No telescope is needed and people of all ages are welcome to attend. Please note that the event will be canceled if the weather is cloudy.

Opening reception at Rob Schouten Gallery for Bill Bissett, New Acrylic Paintings, Gayle Lutschg, Ceramic Sculpture and Cyndi Wolfe, Hand Woven Silk. The reception is during "First Friday at Greenbank Farm". Light refreshments will be served. Painter Bill Bissett has been a writer, artist and publisher for 50 years. His fresh, bold acrylic paintings have been widely exhibited throughout Canada. New work from ceramic sculptor, Gayle Lutschg, is also featured in November. Her work is both whimsical and filled with spirit. The work of textile artist, Cyndi Wolfe, is exquisite hand woven and hand dyed silk scarves have the glowing translucent look of watercolors. November 6th will find "First Friday at the Farm" in full swing. Greenbank Cheese Shop and all 3 of the Galleries at Greenbank Farm will be collaborating with the Greenbank Wine Shop for the Wine and Art Walk.

November featured artists at Rob Schouten Gallery are Bill Bissett, New Acrylic Paintings, Gayle Lutschg, Ceramic Sculpture and Cyndi Wolfe, Hand Woven Silk. Painter Bill Bissett has been a writer, artist and publisher for 50 years. His fresh, bold acrylic paintings have been widely exhibited throughout Canada. New work from ceramic sculptor, Gayle Lutschg, is also featured in November. Her work is both whimsical and filled with spirit. The work of textile artist, Cyndi Wolfe, is exquisite hand woven and hand dyed silk scarves have the glowing translucent look of watercolors.

A weekend of fun events! Friday Night Flights is our walk-about wine tasting from 4 till 6:30 pm featuring Prima Bistro, the Edgecliffe and the Chef's Pantry. Participants begin at any venue and enjoy a sample pour of fabulous wine (based on a theme) along with a luscious food pairing. Tickets are $20 per person, advance purchase is recommended. Ticket holders are entitled to special discounts on dining and more. On Saturday at 1 pm, Chef Donna Leahy and other renowned chefs feature cooking demos on the Chef's Pantry courtyard. Cooking demos, samples and recipes are free of charge, with donations benefiting Northwest Harvest. At 2 pm, stop by Island Angel chocolates and enjoy complimentary live acoustic music. From 3 till 6 pm, enjoy Happy Hour at Prima with drink and appetizer specials. Then beginning at 5 pm, walk through our art galleries and meet this month's talented featured artists.