< Saturday, September 19th 2009 >

Long before the printing press was invented, there were printmakers--artists who worked by hand with wood or stone to produce images. True printmaking is little changed since then, still hand- made by artists using anything from linoleum to acid-etched plates to produce images filled with subtle surprises.

Karlson/Gray has gathered together some of our favorite Northwest
printmakers for our September show, which will showcase the vision,
ingenuity and skill of the practitioners of this age-old art.

The show will feature original hand-made prints on paper, clay and
fiber by Anne Belov, Francy Blumhagen, Buffy Cribbs, Diane Divelbess,
Bridget Fischer, Paula Gill, Carys Hamer, Joyce May, Rebecca Meloy, Bruce
Morrow and Sandra Whiting.

Zombies from the Beyond is a zippy, trippy, 50s musical play by James Valcq about American ideals set in the Eisenhower era; as the Cold War and space-race paranoia begin to threaten the good folks at the fictional Milwaukee Space Center in 1955. A time when flying saucers or UFOs were landing everywhere; and bomb shelters were being built in the backyards of Ozzie and Harriet houses all over the United States.

The basic plot involves the invasion of Earth by a flying saucer piloted by a buxom alien, Zombina and her Zombettes. Their aim is to conquer and enslave all Earths men in order to repopulate their totally female planet by using Zombina's secret weapon, her hypnotic singing voice. Throw in a brave scientist, an Army general and his lovely daughter, a Russian spy, and a tap-dancing delivery boy and you've got a really funny show.

Will Zombina and her Zombettes succeed in capturing Earths men for their planet? Will this be the end of Earth as we know it? If you're up for a whacky spoof of a musical, "Zombies from the Beyond" should have you laughing heartily and shaking your head in disbelief at the same time.

All seats $16

Fiber producers from Whidbey Island will offer fleece and fiber from locally raised llama, alpaca,many breeds of sheep and pygora goats, as well as hand made products, including handspun yarns, felted, woven and braided articles. Silk painted items, sheep skins, books, supplies, class information, demonstrations and much more. WIFFS is an event you won't want to miss. Directions: Cultus Bay Rd at Kens Korner, 2.7 miles south, left onto Spring Water Ln.

Paradise Found Fiber Farm
4081 Springwater Lane
Clinton, WA 98236
p. 360-579-1906
f. 360-579-1910
Email
Website

Show off your artistic prowess at this driftwood comptetition for the whole family!

Lapstrake Boatbuilding - Cama Beach Center for Wooden Boats

Celebrating 30 years as a Farmers Market on beautiful Whidbey Island. We offer a wide variety of local produce, plants and tasty treats such as homemade chocolates and fresh local honey. We also feature local artisans and crafters and hot food vendors. We are a friendly, community centered market where friends meet and shop for local products, share a meal together, and listen to a bit of music. Our market is very kid and dog friendly and offers ample free parking.

An evening of Jazz with the Mercedes Nicole Trio featuring
Jazz sensation Mercedes Nicole, Randy Halberstadt, Piano and Clipper Anderson, Bass.

Jazz sensation Mercedes Nicole is a rich and versatile jazz performer! Her voice is amazing? rich, sultry, warm and lingering, ranging from a deep contralto to soprano. Mercedes moves from a lyrical gentleness to soulful explosions, exploring the musical journey of life...Randy Halberstadt and Clipper Anderson are two of the most sought after accompanists in the Northwest. An evening not to be missed! Reservations are $25.00 and can be made via email or by calling 360-221-0362.

Seating begins at 5:45. Parking available on site and refreshments will be served!

It's true! Whidbey Island's Woolly Mammoths come "home" for a day of fun and informative activities, tailored for children, at the Island County Historical Museum.

All activities FREE with regular admission

A beer tasting of Molly's Picks.

Cost of tasting is deducted from your purchases that day.

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

Hedgebrook's Open House will include retreat and garden tours, refreshments, and live music, followed by readings by Hedgebrook alumnae. Families and children are welcomed, please leave pets at home.