Local artist Peggy Moe makes whimsical paper flowers that can brighten any space, and she enjoys teaching others how to do the same.
“Somebody once asked me to do some bouquets for the Women on Whidbey (WOW) Conference,” explains Peggy. “Then other people saw that and now I’m giving a class, teaching other women how to do this.”…
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Judith Adams is an English-born poet who has lived in the United States since 1976. Adams has published four books of poetry and recorded several albums of her work, and her poems have been published in numerous magazines and anthologies.
Adams has taken poetry to patients at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and held readings at the Frye Art Museum and Third Place Books in Seattle….
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Pat McVay is the local artist behind some of Whidbey Island and the Pacific Northwest’s most recognizable sculptures. He is also responsible for several business signs around the island, including the iconic “Welcome to Whidbey Island” sign at the Clinton Ferry Terminal. He is quick to explain that he was one of 10 artists who worked collaboratively on that sign….
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Location: Langley
The second annual Village by the Sea Storytelling Festival expands to a 2-day event this year. You’ll find two shows, three storytelling workshops for teens and adults, and one performance for children.
Storytellers for Festival 2020 include Anne Rutherford and Norm Brecke from Portland; Rebecca Hom from Walla Walla;…
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Location: Oak Harbor
Holland Happening celebrates the many cultures that have come together in Oak Harbor. You’ll find (and hear) a carnival, food, vendors and much more all along the downtown waterfront. Or you can peruse the beautiful artwork from local students displayed in store’s windows.
The carnival runs Thursday through Sunday. You can pre-purchase your carnival tickets at the Oak Harbor Chamber….
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Location: Coupeville
The Penn Cove Water Festival is a FREE family festival celebrating the Pacific Northwest Native culture. The festival features canoe races, music and dance entertainment, storytelling, and arts and crafts vendors. There are also educational displays by other non-profits exhibiting ways we can appreciate and protect the local environment.
For more information visit: http://www.penncovewaterfestival.com…
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In support of our wonderful local artists and creative community, Whidbey Telecom runs a yearly Directory Cover Contest. Check out the past winners below.
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2004The 2019/2020 Telephone Directory Cover Contest winner is Sarah Bird of Oak Harbor. The contest theme was “Life on the Beach,” and that sentiment was perfectly captured in Sarah’s winning entry. Her photograph features her black labrador Tali frolicking on the beach at Joseph Whidbey State Park. The directory is now available in the Freeland Customer Experience Center. Phone books can also be found in the 30+ free courtesy phone locations throughout Whidbey Island, Hat Island and Point Roberts.
