< Saturday, November 7th 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.

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.

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

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.

Beer tasting of Double Bocks.

Cost of tasting is deducted from your purchases that day.

Tastings occur on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month.

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)

DAVE BRUBECK calls her "One of the greatest jazz pianists I have ever heard..."

McCOY TYNER says "Jessica is a beautiful player..."

and ROLLING STONE Magazine calls her "A vibrant force on the contemporary music scene."

Reservations $35

Beginning Saturday, OCTOBER 24th, 10AM-2PM, we will host our first annual OAK HARBOR WINTER MARKET here at our farm. This market will feature local arts, crafts, fresh farm produce, hot food, baked treats, and entertainment every Saturday (except Thanksgiving Weekend) through SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19th.

Presented by the Pacific NorthWest Art School, the Whidbey Preservation Art Show is a juried show of painting, photographs, fiber arts and 3D work that evokes and enhances the preservation of Whidbey Island's unique historic and cultural heritage. The show will open in conjunction with the "Ebey's Forever Second Annual Conference".

NWLA, Center for World Language and Cultural Exchange invites you to discover the variety and delicious simplicity of traditional Spanish tapas while enjoying the distinctive style of Spanish dining, right here on Whidbey Island. The event will be facilitated by Alvaro Lobon Vega, a native of Malaga, Andalucia, a young culinary artist who is excited to bring his love, knowledge and appreciation of hte diverse richness of his country's cuisine to our community.

Seating is limited, so reserve early.

Enjoy strolling Langley and visiting all of the participants of the Langley Art Walk. The Langley Art Walk is free and open to all those interested in all types of creative works.

Come enjoy an artist's reception for Island Angel Chocolate's November featured artists, Joan Gerteis and Jim Howard. Joan Gerteis is a nature and landscape photographer who uses her photography to connect with nature in the same way a writer of haiku uses a poem to do so. Jim Howard specializes in printmaking. Both Joan and Jim and local artists residing in Langley. The reception is in conjunction with the Langley Art Walk held the first Sat. of each month. Enjoy strolling Langley and visiting all the participants of the Langley Art Walk while chocolates of course. The Art Walk is free and open to all those interested in all types of creative works.