< February 2009 >

Govedare & Jordan Show at Schouten Gallery Dec. thru Jan.

Rob Schouten Gallery is proud to present New Work by Noted Whidbey Artists

Joan Govedare/Ceramic Vessels - Pete Jordan Watercolors & Oil Painting

Here’s a chance to see what’s coming up in the 2009 show season at
Karlson/Gray Gallery. Join us to preview some of these new pieces by
favorite artists Anne Belov, Buffy Cribbs, Diane Divelbess, Georgia Gerber
and daughter Laura Hudson, Pete Jordan, Bruce Morrow and Michel Tsouris. Introducing the work of Freeland artist Lawrence Stapleton
in downtown Langley on
Whidbey Island.

Our experience of life is dependent far more on our inner state than our outer circumstances - even in tough times. Once we recognize our default patterns, we can shift our state intentionally. This experiential evening will include somatic (embodied rather than conceptual) practices that build greater connection, ease, and creativity. Victoria Castle, Master Somatic Coach, works with Fortune 500 leaders. Her book, The Trance of Scarcity, has helped thousands trade in struggle for ease and abundance. Tim Morley, LMP and owner of Mystical Restoration, is an intuitive healer who works with clients to access their authentic expression.

Victoria Castle, MSC, Castle Enterprising, 425.985.9058. Turning good intentions into great results

Tickets are $20.00 per person which includes wine and refreshments during intermission coffee and desserts (including a chocolate fountain) will be served.

"Glorious" is the name of a glorious musical comedy production based on the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins who despite her lack of singing ability burst upon the New York Social scene during the first half of the Twentieth Century.

For only $20, you can taste wines at Chef's Pantry, The Edgecliff and Prima Bistro. Wines are paired with themed foods for the evening.

Tony Award winning play with performances at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley. Tickets range from $12 to $16 with discounts available for students and groups

The Open Door Gallery + Coffee at Historic Bayview Cash Store: Hearts & Hammers is a "one-day blitz to repair and rehabilitate the homes of those physically or financially unable to do so.

The reception includes Hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and chocolate covered strawberries. Artists have created work relating to the theme "Arts, Hearts and Hammers". Literal, philosophical, playful, spiritual, abstract – all mediums and interpretations are represented. Artists have also donated other pieces not necessarily related to the theme and these will be included in the auction. The event starts with a silent auction and proceeds to the live auction with Jim Freeman is the auctioneer.

Graham Kerr to Speak at Philanthropist Awards Breakfast. The Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation will honor the following local philanthropists at an awards breakfast, sponsored by Coastal Community Bank, on Friday, February 6th. Graham Kerr, internationally known culinary and television personality, will be the keynote speaker.
Philanthropists such as these support our environment, youth, education, the arts - and more - to enable a better future for all. They do this without thought of their own reward, but rather for the good of the community as a whole. The Philanthropist of the Year award has been created by the Foundation to show the community’s appreciation for their generosity.

The breakfast will be at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center Hall.

All nominees will be honored and the 2009 Philanthropist of the Year will be announced. The community is warmly invited to attend. RSVPs are required by February 2nd, and may be made via email to or via phone.

There is no cost to attend the event. We ask that in return you offer your financial support to our work within the community.

Guest wine maker will be Johnn Bell of Willis Hall in Marysville

Start your wine tasting at the wine shop, meet the winemaker, sample some of their fine wines and eceive your Wine Passport. Walk to the Galleries, return to the wine shop for your final sips.

PS after attendingtwelve events, turn in your passport for a chance to win a private wine tasting for 10 people. This monthly event is not to be missed

Glorious!

The unusual performing career of Florence Foster Jenkins, a woman with unshakable confidence in her vocal skills and an uncanny ability to stay consistently off-key is a wonderful comedy. February 6 through 28. Call the Playhouse at or go online for ticket information and reservations.

Tickets $16 each

Opening night includes festivities during intermission,including refreshments

Box Office hours Tues and Fri 11am-3pm; Wed and Thurs 11am-6pm and Sat. prior to show

Admission $15 per person Sample at each Langley location, learn about pairing wine and chocolate while enjoying tasting. Includes wine, hors d'ouevres, chocolate.

Don't forget proof of age

Cost is $5 for an hour of instruction and $5 a person for the evening

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bring food for the potluck dinner that is shared at 6pm with the dance following at 7pm.

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This year our keynote speaker will be Dr. Mary Ruckelshaus, of NOAA Fisheries, who will speak on "A Sound Future" at 9 AM
Doors open at 8:00
Keynote at 9:00
Morning classes begin at 10:30
Noon - lunch, exhibits
First afternoon classes begin at 1:30
Second afternoon classes begin at 3:00

Online registration open through Jan 30
Mail-in registrations accepted.

$35.00 for keynote plus any three classes from sixty offered courses.

Whidbey Island's Pickled Herring Band: Enjoy Scandinavian style accordion music and humor with a contemporary twist. Everyone is welcome! Bring your Dancing Shoes! $10 tickets at the door
See Pickled Herring Band's website for more info about their music.

Featuring works by John Sarkis & Paul Sarkis, mainlineproduction.com

Zimmermann Studio, zimmermannstudio.com

Yale Wolf, concretefiction.com

Derek Yost, Clark Sarbaugh,Jeff Conner & Jayson Smith and special guest Museo artists.

Great ideas for chocolates, demonstrations, samples, tasting,

free of charge.

Relationship Issues? Tried everything but still struggling? Come to this introductory evening and experience a unique and profound paradigm shift in how you approach your relationships.

Annika works from a simple but profound understanding of the psychological principles that govern human experience, so that you go to the core of what makes people tick. By understanding how experience happens in the moment, it gets easier to create the quality you want in your relationships.

In this seminar you will learn:
-How to be aware of your own states of mind that lead to healthy intimacy and connection, as well as those that get in the way of it
-How to communicate in a way that allows you and your partner to get on the same page, rather than compromise
-How to capitalize on your innate capacity for connection without all the hard work

The premise is that all people are innately healthy.
Have access to their own inner wisdom.
And can experience this fact through these principles.

All Three Principles Are Working Together In Every Moment To Give People A New Experience Of Life.

Annika Hurwitt Schahn, Ph.D, annika@optimaliving.net; www.optimaliving.net.
Center for Optimal Living -Clinton and Langley

How Romantic Relationships Affect Your Health. With Alina Frank, CERT-I EFT practitioner and Dr. Craig Weinston or register through Whidbey General. $25

This event will combine the scenic views of Whidbey with luscious wines and decadent chocolate treats- an event you won't want to miss. A $20. ticket comes with a souvenier glass, free tasting at participating wineries and tasting rooms and samples of the chocolate goodies that each are providing. Tickets available for purchase at: Holmes Harbor Cellars; Greenbank Cellars; Greenbank Farm; Whidbey Island Winery. 360-221-2040

Langley’s Whidbey Island Vineyard and Winery, the Island’s pioneer winery; Holmes Harbor Cellars outside of Freeland on Honeymoon Bay Rd., the Island’s newest winery; and Greenbank Cellars on Day Rd. in Greenbank. The historic Greenbank Farm’s Wine Shop provides a tasting room for local wineries that don’t have a tasting room of their own and will feature Blooms Winery on Whidbey and Fish Talk Vineyards. Tickets will be available at the wineries and tasting rooms prior to the event and during the weekend.

Whidbey Island Vintners – Currently Open

Blooms Winery
Ken and Virginia Bloom, Owners and Winemakers
5302 S. East Harbor Road
Freeland, WA 360-331-4084
Website
(Award-winning wines available by appointment or at wine shops)

Fishtalk Vineyard
David Schaal, Winemaker
5071 S. Bercot Road
Freeland, WA 360-331-5335
Website
(wines currently available at Greenbank Farm Wine Shop and other wine shops)

Greenbank Cellars (purchase tour tickets here)
Frank and Betty Rayle, Owners
Winemaker: David Moore
3112 Day Road
Greenbank, WA 360-678-3964
Website
Wine tasting: Thursday – Monday, 11 AM to 5 PM, or by appointment

Holmes Harbor Cellars (purchase tour tickets here)
Greg and Theresa Martinez, Owners and Winemakers
4591 So. Honeymoon Bay Road
Greenbank, WA 360-331-3544
Website
Wine tasting, 11 AM to 5 PM, weekends, or by appointment

Whidbey Island Vineyards and Winery (purchase tour tickets here)
Greg and Elizabeth Osenbach, Owners
Winemaker: Greg Osenbach; Assistant Winemaker: Leah Waaramaki
5237 So. Langley Road,
Langley, WA 360-221-2040
Wine tasting: tasting room hours:
Winter 11 - 5 closed Mon. & Tues
Summer 11 - 5 closed Tues.
Special Event Days 10 - 5 (includes Red Wine & Chocolate)
Website
Whidbey Island Vintners – Opening later this year

Swede Hill Cellars
Eric Murphy and David Ott, Owners
Eric Murphy, Winemaker
Swede Hill Road
Clinton, WA 206-200-1728
Website
(winery and wine tasting will open in the summer)

Whidbey Wine
Karen and Jack Krug, Owners and Winemakers
5881 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 360-321-6226
(only selling estate bottled pinot noir, available this summer)

Dusty Cellars Winery
529 Michael Way
Camano Island, WA 98282
Website
360-387-2171

Wine Shops Offering Tastings

2nd Street Wine Shop & Tasting Room
Laurel and Mike Davis, Linda and Greg Shafer, Owners
221 – 2nd Street, Suite 2A
Langley, WA 360-221-3121
Hours: Seven days a week, 10 AM to 7 PM; (except for the month of January)
Tasting whenever the shop is open

Vino Amore
Brian Plebanek and Gail Liston, Owners
1614 East Main Street
Freeland, WA 360-331-7661
Website
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 11 AM to 6 PM, Saturday, 11 AM to 7 PM and Sunday, noon to 5 PM; wine tasting on Saturday only from noon to 6 PM

Greenbank Farm Wine Shop and Tasting Room (purchase tour tickets here)
Art Herrera, Wine Shop Manager
765 Wonn Road
Greenbank, WA 360-678-7700
Website
Hours: Fall and winter, 11 AM to 4 PM, weekends, 10 AM to 5 PM
Spring and summer, 10 AM to 5 PM; weekends 9 AM to 5 PM
Tasting anytime the shop is open

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Beth Graves
101 NW Coveland
Coupeville WA 98239
360-678-6603
Website
720 SE Pioneer Way Suite 1-b
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
360-675-6600

Large Whidbey & Camano Islands Map - 262.9KB This is the large green and white map with streets.

Snacks will be provided and a no-host bar.

Price is $7 at the door. ,

Viva Valentine’s at the Sweetheart’s Ball – a semi annual tradition at the Bayview Hall where Dance and Romance are mixed to just the right music. This year’s event features the big band sound of The SeaNotes, delicious desserts, an auction for romantic items, and more. Walter Dill will be hosting a pre-dance warm up to help get you in the flow. So, put on your best dress, invite someone special, and treat yourself to a magical evening.

Saturday, February 14th 7:30pm
Dance Class starts at 6:30pm
Bayview Community Hall, SR 525 @ Bayview Rd
$15 each / $25 couple

Strum Your Heartstrings on Valentine's Evening with young classical guitar virtuoso Shane Squire. Your romantic side will enjoy art and refreshments to the accompaniment of this talented 11 yr. old Coupeville resident.

This is also the first central Whidbey showing of the work of nationally renown Langley sculptor Alexandra Morosco.

Popular Coupeville photographer, Denis Hill, will be showing new works on paper and canvas.

Seawitch Architectural's resident interior design maven, Gisele Paris, will be showcasing her popular "house portraits" of noteworthy local facades.

A downloadable initiation can be found on line

Walk the trails at the wildlife reserve

Meet at Windjammer Park, end of Beeksma Rd in Oak Harbor at 9am

Bring a lunch, be prepared to carpool, bring your Fish and Wildlife parking permit if you have one.

The public is invited

Free Pre-Dance Single - time Swing lesson with Walter & Daughters

Live Music with the SeaNotes at 7:30pm

$15 ea and $25 couple

Formal attire, refreshments included, auction

Mystery Weekend 2009 The town of Langley, WA and its Chamber of Commerce are getting ready for one of South Whidbey Island?s most popular events ? Langley?s Annual Mystery Weekend. For 24 years the merchants and residents of this village by the sea have gotten together to stage a life size Clue game attracting participants from the local area and beyond. This year?s theme is ?Caf? Assassiner ? Grounds for Murder?. The Mystery promises to be one of the most confounding and creative yet with an extensive cast of new characters and return visits by some favorite suspects from previous mysteries. HYPERLINK "http://www.visitlangley.com/activities/performances/mystery/"Learn More about Mystery Weekend

Dad, this is your opportunity to show your girl how a gentleman treats a lady and celebrate the special relationship between fathers and daughters. Young and not-so-young are able to dance the night away. Our goal is to provide a quality evening together for dads and their daughters of all ages. This popular event includes refreshments, a flower for each daughter, door prizes and a free picture of each couple in Cupid’s Corner! Streamlined check-in. Space is limited. Fee: $15 father & one daughter; $5 each additional daughter.

'The Fantasticks' Wolf PAC Theatre Troupe presentation

Tickets available at Coupeville High Schol office or at the door

With ASB stickers, seniors, children $12

General Admission $15

come enjoy a wonderful evening of entertainment and support local thespians.

WICA and Allikat Productions present a new music festival WI-FEST 2009 will feature TWENTY bands across TWO nights and FIVE venues.Whidbey Island Center for the Arts will host the premier main stage performances, while four satellite venues throughout Langley offer a little something for everyone.

The WICA main stage line-up includes Koralee, Kris Orlowski, grinConvention, Unkle Nancy and the Family Jewels, Lincoln Crockett, Ron Greene, Jordan Lake Band and Global Heat.

FEB 27 - 28, 2009 @ 7pm

Tickets 360/221.8268 or 800/638.7631

More than just a music festival, WI-FEST features practical how-to advice for the DIY musician. Top music industry professionals host a workshop on Saturday, February 28.

Port Susan Snow Goose & Birding Festival
PO Box 641 Stanwood, WA 98282
Phone/Fax 360-629-0562
Email: info@snowgoosefest.org

Paintings, photographs, ceramics, glass, fiber art and sculpture with the images of birds fill the walls at Four Springs Preserve. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Port Susan Snow Goose & Birding. We are excited to have 33 artists participating this year with over 70 works displayed.

There will be an art reception and wine tasting Sat. from 3 to 5 pm and Sun. from noon to 5 pm. Other events at Four Springs during the birding weekend include a variety of children's nature arts & crafts and a BBQ on Saturday.

Featured are various tastings, including wine, artisan cheeses and other local delicacies. Several Chefs, including Brindles' chef Greg McCammond, will show their culinary skills. Meet the winemakers, cheese makers, and chefs. The event will be highlighted by live music, a silent auction and raffle. The guest list is limited for this rare opportunity.

Tickets are $50.00 per person and may be purchased by calling Tammy Finn, 360 387-3356, Joan Schrammeck at 360 387-9589 or at Brindles (360) 722-7480.

Visit our web site for more information: Brindles also provides the local community a place to gather with a venue for a positive wine experience and purchasing of hard to find and small case lot wines from Washington and around the world.

Music is also available on most Fridays and Saturday nights. Brindles also has take out menus and specializes in Catering events, cooking classes, and wine and food pairing events.

Cost $149 and includes a catered lunch at the home of the onwer of Ovations Catering. Langley, WA Call or e-mail to register.

This workshop will inspire and motivate you to make the changes that you desire. A delicious lunch will be provided for your nourishment.

Come and join us for this unique event that is sure to make a difference in how your proceed with your business aspirations.