< Sunday, February 14th 2010 >

Five Sumi-e artists present their 2009 show of Asian ink-and-brush paintings. Sumi technique is an ancient art form, using brush strokes that are simple, elegant and serene. Paintings feature nature scenes and calligraphy.

Fine Balance Imaging will sponsor the fourth annual Gratitude Giclée Art Show during the month of February. Each year Fine Balance Imaging offers this show opportunity to their artist clients in gratitude for their business, and all sale proceeds go directly to the artists. The art will be showing in the Hub of the Bayview Cash Store for the whole month, and there will be a special show in the gallery next to Open Door Gallery from February 19 to 28. Join us for the Artists' Reception at the Bayview Cash on February 20 from 5:00 to 8:00pm.

See the Images of the Universe in the Studio at Fine Balance Imaging on the second floor of Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road in Langley. Images from NASA literally cover the walls of the Studio. Photos of galaxies and nebulas, printed on satin fabric, can be purchased from Fine Balance Imaging. See all of the images available for prints on the website at www.fbistudios.com/galleries.

Artist reception on Feb. 5th 5:00pm - 8:00pm, show runs through end of Feb. Her oil paintings catch the Northwest flavor and share the way she feels about the area.

Opening reception Feb. 5th, show runs through March 3rd. The female body has long been one of the classic subjects for artists and is without a doubt one of the most complicated and ever variable. Whidbey painter, Ken Hassrick spent more than 30 years exploring this evocative subject. This retrospective of his work will feature figurative compositions that range from realism to abstract.

Brackenwood Gallery is thrilled to present a show reflecting the travels of three fine artists, Anna Mastronardi, Jeff Day and Faye Castle. Opening reception on Sat. Feb. 6th 5-7pm, exhibition continues through March 1st.

Lyla Lillis, from Earth, Woman and Fire Pottery is the Featured Artist for the Deception Pass Art Gallery for the month of February. View the works of over 50 local artists at the gallery and visitor center located in the beautiful log building just South of Deception Pass Bridge.

Join Alina Frank and Dr. Craig Weinston at the tranquil Yoga Lodge in historic Greenbank. Couples will be invited to engage in a wide variety of techniques both playful and intense designed to re-open your heart, re-ignite the passion, and catalyze the joy that you deserve.

Overnight accommodations are available on the premises or can be arranged with local inns or bed and breakfasts with discounted rates for our attendees.

The Yoga Lodge retreat facility is an environmentally conscious center amidst a lush evergreen forest surrounded by wildlife, ponds and trails. It is designed to be a perfect backdrop for spiritual and intimate reconnection to the natural world, your partner and yourself. Chosen Best Mind and Body Retreat by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine.

$365 per couple before Jan. 1st, $395 after Jan. 1st.

The second Whidbey Preservation Art Exhibition takes place at the Pacific NorthWest Art School on Feb. 12th at 6:00pm. Artists will once again be submitting their work based on the premise of what they cherish and feel needs to be preserved on Whidbey Island. The show will remain open to the public from Feb. 12-28 Mon.-Fri. 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Look for paintings, photographs, and 3D pieces inspired by this theme. Come see and purchase the art, meet new folks and see what the art school has to offer

Give Your Sweetie Something Sweet!The bayleaf is happy to have Tree Top Baking providing them with sweets perfect for your sweetie this Valentines Day. Lots of these items (Sweetheart cookie box, 7 inch fudge cake, etc.) can be personalized, so please get your special orders in right away! Very limited items will be available in the store - don't miss out, reserve yours. Deadlines, 7th for pick up on the 9th and 10th for pickup on the 12th. Call 360-675-6600 to learn more.

Red Wine & Chocolate Tasting & Sweetheart Market!Runs through Monday, February 15th, 2010 Greenbank Farm, Greenbank, WA. More Information 360-678-7700 or visit us on the web.

Chateaubriand For Two! Candlelight table side service that starts with a crisp green salad, flamed tenderloin of beef with mushroom burgundy sauce, baked potato and glazed carrots. Fresh baked bread and a choice of two desserts along with a glass of white or red wine complete this fine meal.
The cost is $80.00 per couple. Reservations must be made by Thursday February 11th. Bakerview Restaurant at the CPO Club. Please call 360-257-6587 or 360-257-2505. Dinner hours are 5pm-8:30pm.

Want To Add More Romance To The Dinner Above?You can include a romantic 1 hr flight around the island for a couple prior to their dinner and the total cost would be $130.00, for your flight and dinner-a terrific value! (limited to four couples, so call today!)

Just Want A Romantic Flight?For those couples who just would like to go up on a romantic 1 hr discovery flight we can offer a flight for $90 also and those flights would run all day Sunday the 14th.

Cupids Welcome!With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's time to surprise your sweetheart with a romantic stay at The Blue Goose Inn. We have the perfect romantic setting to invite Cupid to make an appearance! Mention that you saw this ad on the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce website and we'll add ourRomance Package to any stay that includes February 14th, for only $28 (a $44 value!). The Romance Package includes your choice of wine, champagne or sparkling cider, along with a bouquet of fresh flowers all waiting in your room when you arrive. Make plans now to celebrate with your special someone. Contact Sue or Marty at (360) 678-4284 or stay@bluegooseinn.com. Check out their website.

2 Very Special Ways To Celebrate Valentine's Day!Saturday, Feb 13rd, Valentine's Dinner & a show featuring Big Bank Singer Brenda Pike! 5 course set menu with complementary champagne. There will be 2 seating's at 5PM & 7:30PM. reservations required. Call Angelo's Caffe at (360) 675-4053.

Valentine's Day Brunch!Sunday February 14th, with complementary mimosas, from 11:00am - 4pm. Call Angelo's Caffe at (360) 675-4053 for details and reservations. Angelo's Caffe is loated at 670 SE Pioneer Way.

Romance Her With Roses...And Pearls!Buy 1 dozen Red Roses and receive an elegant 18" strand of freshwater pearls *free*! While Supplies Last! Call or come in for details! MIDWAY FLORIST www.midwayflorist.com, stop by the store at 91 NE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor, WA 98277 call us at (360)-679-2525.

Valentine Day Last-Minute Special!Stay three nights, receive 3rd night 1/2 OFF!* *(valid Feb 10 - 27, 2010 - all rooms except Carriage House) three nights at Saratoga Inn full complimentary breakfast / afternoon wine and hors d'oeuvres. For more information: Contact Kayce at 866.749.5565 toll free or (360) 221-5801. Saratoga Inn is located at: 201 Cascade Ave, Langley, WA 98260 website.

Wine On Whidbey Presents Chocolate!Don't forget that ultimate box of chocolate for your sweetest on Valentine's Day, a decadent assortment of beautifully boxed chocolates filled with six fabulous dessert flavors, each surrounded by a luscious layer of dark, milk and white chocolate. Each will be handmade with fresh ingredients and delivered right to your Valentine's door just before Valentine's Day. What could be sweeter or easier? Call to order the Valentine's dessert collection (24 chocolates) $39 (includes shipping and handling.) 360-678-7438, ask for Chris.

Valentine Special!This week-NO ENROLLMENT FEE for married couples or couples who are engaged who join Mt Baker CrossFit between now and February 14th. They will also receive a Mt. Baker CrossFit T-shirt!!! Again, it's this week ony! www.mtbakercrossfitwhidbeyisland.com or call us at (360) 9147159. Mt Baker Crossfit is located at: 1640 NE Goldie St.

A Special Arrangement Just For You! Midway Florist can do any arrangement you wish, in vases or baskets with a Valentine Theme, starting at $35.00. Check out their website to see the many beautiful possibilities. www.midwayflorist.com. Midway Florist is located at: 91 NE Miday Boulevard, Oak Harbor.

Valentine's Portrait!Mark the return of the $20.00 8x10, and just in time for Valentine's Day. Give your sweetheart a beautiful portrait of what they love most - you! As part of our Valentines gift to you, your session fee has been waived. Commit your February 13th to Pendleton Imaging & Photography NOW! Amy's Touch, ,10- 3 pm, 810 SE Pioneer Way Ste 102. Call Amy at (360) 675-9573 for an appointment. Not a day person? Later the same evening PORTRAIT will be taken at: Seven West, 780 SE Bayshore Drive, from 8 to 10 pm. As a bonus Jessica & Jenn, Allure Salon and Spa, will be available at both sessions to provide FREE makeup and hair styling. Call 360.672.2097 for details.

Valentine's Day At Galaxy Laser Tag!Ladies play for free. We are open 3pm - 11pm. Unlimited play for $20.00. If you have any questions just give Jennifer a call at 632.2244. Galaxy Laser Tag is located at 2949 Goldie Rd H2, Oak Harbor.

Valentine's Day Party At Paint Your World!Sunday Feb 14th from 1-6pm. We will be having fun all day painting, snacking, and free gift bags for all painters. Everyone is invited from babies to us grownup kids. No reservations needed. 860 SE Pioneer Way #102 or (360) 679-4115.

Special Matinee At Whidbey Playhouse On Valentine's Day!. "The Cover of Life" live theatre performances during the month of February. Starting Feb. 5 -27, 2010 Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 7:30 pm Matinees Sundays at 2:30 pm with a Special Matinee on Feb. 14th 2:30 pm for Valentine's Day. $16 per person. Whidbey Playhouse, (360) 679-2237 or website.

Sweetheart Overnight Package! Stay any night between February 12th-27th at the Best Western Harbor Plaza and receive our "Sweetheart Package"! This includes: Your choice of room based upon availability, A bottle of chilled champagne, chocolates and fresh flowers upon arrival. $139.00 plus tax, Reservations needed. Call the Best Western at (360)679-4567.

Girls Night Special!Stay any night between February 12th-27th at the Best Western Harbor Plaza and receive our "Girls Night Special". This includes: Choice of room based upon availability, Chilled champagne upon arrival and goodie bag filled with popcorn, chocolates, and a free dvd rental. $139.00 plus tax, Reservations needed. Call the Best Western at (360)679-4567.

Love Is A Bloom!The Greenhouse Florist and Nursery has a great selection of roses, chocolates, plush animals, balloons, & much more!! Let us bring a smile to your Valentine! Stop by at: 555 NE 7th St, or call us at (360) 675-6668.

A hand-blown, signed and dated snowball will be yours if you are one of the winners at The Great Northwest Glass QUEST in Stanwood and Camano Island , WA , February 12-28, 2010. The Great Northwest Glass QUEST treasure hunt is for everyone; all ages, local residents and visitors are welcome! Over 200 “clueballs” will be hidden in and around participating businesses and in Heritage Park , Camano Island State Park and Freedom Park . Inside each clueball you will find the “clue” (business name and address) which leads you to the glass snowball prize. A winning questor will exchange his or her clueball for a Glass QUEST snowball complete with a limited edition number and the artist’s initials.

In conjucntion with the Whidbey Island Vintners Red Wine and Chocolate Tour, Greenbank Farm Wine Shop will be featuring Blooms Winery of Whidbey and FishTalk Vineyards' red wines as well as the Greenbank Farm Loganberry Wine along with a sample of the wonderful Loganberry Chocolate Truffles from Chocolates by George. A ticket to this passport event, which includes tastings and cholocate at the three other winery tasting rooms on the Island, are available for $20. each. A selection of other wines for tasting will be available by the taste for those not participating in the passport event. Also, throughout the weekend at the Greenbank Farm Market inside the historic 1904 Barn experience Belgian chocolates and fudge, stroll through the market of handcrafts, art, photography and gourmet foods created by local artisans to find special gifts for your Valentine. Enjoy the charming atmosphere of the market in the barn making your visit to the farm a sweet destination.

Step back into the past with master flint knapper Dr. Joe Higgins and his motley crew of primitive enthusiasts. Learn the ancient techniques of Flint Knapping, the prehistoric art of making stone tools. See the stone tools and weapons of our American Indian ancestors made using traditional materials. Presented by the Whidbey Island Rock and Gem Club.

Set in rural Louisiana during World War II, this play follows the lives of six women thrown together by the war. Three young wives are living with their husbands' mother in her home, waiting for the men to return. The family's situation is chronicled in the local press by reporter Addie May and is picked up by Life magazine, whose reporter is struggling to compete for good assignments in a male-dominated world. From the monologues of the women, who make up six of the seven cast members, to the interplay between them, there is something that makes the audience uncomfortable and ill at ease in the best possible sense. The play is not meant for children.

Tickets $16

One of the great popular successes of recent Broadway history, this ingeniously constructed play offers a rare and skillful blending of two priceless theatrical ingredients-gasp-inducing thrills and spontaneous laughter. Dealing with the devious machinations of a writer of thrillers whose recent offerings have been flops, and who is prepared to go to any lengths to improve his fortunes, it provides twists and turns and sudden shocks in such abundance that audiences will be held spellbound until the very last moment..

Mardi Grsas dance at the Camano Senior Community Center. Music by the Camano Junction. Costumes and masks encouraged. Tickets available at the door.

Join local songstress Rainey Lewis and her international band of merry men as they perform a Valentine's Evening Benefit Concert for the Pat Rodden family. Rainey has written songs for TV and movies and has written a song as the theme song for this rare concert performance. Rainey's band includes an international array of very talented musicians.

Tickets are a suggested donation of $20 and will be available at the door, or can be purchased in advance at Useless Bay Coffee in Langley, Nymbols Secret Garden in Langley, Boomerang at Kens Korner and the Island Athletic Club in Freeland. Proceeds benefit the family of Pat Rodden who was critically injured last year in a fall.

Dinner and Concert featuring Tony & Friends includes a 3 course meal. Call 360-941-7947 or email: alltoosmooth@gmail.com to RSVP $50 for 2 people. A portion of proceeds to benefit Haiti relief efforts.