Walk through town & experience the gathering of La Conner’s imaginative spirit

Celebrate the Arts for three full days

November 4, 5 & 6LA CONNER • WA

www.LaConnerChamber.com 360.466.4778Anita Luvera Mayer / 2011 Featured Artist / Invitational Art Exhibit

ART’S 2011Kerstin’s First StFine dining with northwest flavor. Natural foods and wildAlaskan seafood. 4-9pm Fri/Sat; closed Sun

La Conner Brewing Company First St.Wood-fired pizzas & other specialties served with our award-winning beers. 11:30-9:30pm Fri/Sat; 11:30-9pm Sun

La Conner Channel Grill First St.Committed to serving only the finest foods, made with thefreshest ingredients. All of our dishes are made from scratch.Dinner only 4pm-close

La Conner Seafood & Prime Rib House First St.Fresh local seafood & seasonal specialties; waterfront dining.11:30-9pm Fri/Sat; 11:30-8pm Sun

Nell Thorn Second St.Fresh northwest local, sustainable, handmade, & organiccuisine. Upscale bistro & pub. Delicious & Fun! 11:30-2:30pm &4-9pm Fri/Sat; 4-9pm Sun

Seed’s Bistro & Bar Morris St.Northwest bistro & bar; craft cocktails, northwest wines &beers with local cuisine. 11-9pm Fri/Sat/Sun

Waterfront Café First St.Waterfront dining mural by renowned artist, Jerry Ragg. Bestfish & chips n town or it is free! 11-8pm Fri/Sat; 11-4pm Sun

Calico Cupboard Café & Bakery First St.Award winning specialty café & famous made from scratchbakery. 8-4 Fri-Sun

Farmhouse Restaurant La Conner-Whitney Rd.Skagit Valley’s best dining experience. 7am-9pm Sun-Thurs;7am-10pm Fri/Sat

Katy’s Inn Bed & Breakfast Third St.Voted best Bed & Breakfast in Skagit County several yearsrunning. Cookies & milk at bedtime, full hot breakfast. Openyear-round.

La Conner High School Culinary Arts Sixth St.Georgia Johnson is instructor for this advanced culinary class.

La Conner Pub & Eatery First St.Town icon with a pub-style menu; burgers, fish & chips,homemade soups and clam chowder. 10:30-10pm Fri; 7-10pmSat; 7-9pm Sun

Olive Shoppe/Ginger Grater First St.Natural olives; extra virgin olive oils and balsamics from aroundthe world. 10-7pm Fri/Sat; 10-5pm Sun

Rexville Grocery Best Rd.More than a grocery store! Recently featured in SunsetMagazine. Open 7am-7pm, lunch daily; breakfast Sat/Sun only.

Thai Restaurant Morris St.Authentic Thai cuisine. 11-9pm Fri/Sat; 2-8pm Sun

The Next Chapter Bookstore & Coffeehouse First St.Local independent bookstore. Espresso and scrumptious bistrotreats. 9-5 Fri; 10-5 Sat; 10-4 Sun

Wild Iris Inn Maple Ave.Voted Most Romantic Inn in Washington State! Two-coursebreakfast served each morning.

JEWELRY INVITATIONALCivic Garden Club, 622 S. Second St

Susan Walker Conta – gems, cloisonné, pearls,

etching, found objects

Chelsea Jepson – elegant and down-to-earth

Terri Rau – contemporary silver & glass

Dale & Karen Snyder – uniquely handcrafted gem,

lampwork & “Silver Lace”

Gail Thein – seed bead/gemstone adornments

Tegan Wallace – wearable art in silver & color

Keith Wyman – gem faceter

artists’ demonstrationsSaturday & Sunday noon-4pmSkagit County Historical Museum / 501 South 4th Street

Coizie Bettinger – pastels

Margo Grothe – raku clay

Amy Griffin – mixed media

Kathy Huckleberry – ceramics

Gerald Johnson – wood sculpture

Esther McLatchy – watercolor

Carol Merrick – mixed media

Betty Miles – acrylic

Joy Neal – fiber arts

Kathy Nelson – mixed media

Joyce Noordmans – pastels

Peregrine O’Gormley – wood sculpture

Jane Penman – sterling/stone jewelry

Arlene Summers – fiber art

INVITATIONAL ARTExhibit at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial St

Anita Luvera Mayer, 2011 Art’s Alive Featured Artist – fiber art

James Arrabito – photography

Chuck Bankuti – photography

Max Benjamin – painting

Michael Clough – painting

Mary Ennes Davis – recycled mixed media

Marguerite Goff – ceramics

Ramona Hammerly – painting

Trisha Hassler – fiber art

Larry Heald – painting

Stan O’Neil – glass

Tracy Powell – sculpture

Debbi Rhodes – recycled metal sculpture

Two Tone Studio – glass

Chris Theiss – sculpture

EMERGING ARTISTsExhibit at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial St

Diane Marie Chaudiere – fiber art

Kathrine Lewis – willow baskets

Eve McCauley – painting

Rebecca Meloy – painting

Molly Murrah – watercolor

Christine Troyer – painting

Jasmine Valandani – mixed media

OPEN SHOWExhibit at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial St60+ artists from the local community

offering culinary specials

more culinary sponsors

Chowder By The ChannelKiwanis of La Conner/Boys & Girls ClubAnnual Chowder Feed & Silent Auction$8 per person; Saturday, November 5 • 3-6pmLa Conner Middle School305 North 6th St

La Conner Co-op PreschoolAnnual Art Show and AuctionSaturday, November 5 • 5-7pmGarfield Masonic Hall, La ConnerTop of hill, corner of Benton & 3rd St.

A celebration of visual & other lively arts throughout town

3 Full Days! Friday 10-9pm • Saturday & Sunday 10-5pm

Receptions - Exhibits - Meet the Artist

Artist Demos - Attractions

OPENING RECEPTION For all 4 shows • Friday 5-9PM$8.00 admission includes receptions at both Maple Hall - 104 Commercial Street & Civic Garden Club 622 S. 2nd Street

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

ART’S

2011

exhibit hoursMaple Hall / Garden ClubFriday 12-4pm / Saturday 10-5pm / Sunday 10-4pm

celebrating 27 years

11-2pm Open House! Meet photographer John Holtmanwhose work captures the many moods of thePacific Northwest. Images on canvas & paper.Annual Gift Card sale for clay facials reg. $90priced at $50 during the entire weekend. LaConner Wellness Center, Native Springs Spa,125 Washington St, across from Nell Thorn.

11-4pm Carol Dillon paints custom dog portraits incolorful settings capturing your beloved pup oncanvas, to cherish for a lifetime. Livedemonstration, Wags & Rags 707 First St.

11-4pm Original oil paintings, photography andcuriosities of ancient culture by David Cassera.Video Primitivism Influences in Modern ArtCassera Arts Premiers 719 First St.

11-5pm First Floor exhibit is AWE: Award WinningEntries. View the top 22 quilt and fiber artpieces from our international juried and judgedQuilt Show. La Conner Quilt & TextileMuseum 703 Second St.

11-5pm Paint Me a River Too! Art show, over 100 localartists’ interpretations of history. Skagit CountyHistorical Museum 501 Fourth St., at the top ofthe Hill!

12-4pm Meet watercolor illustrator Leah Schellwhose artis inspired by stories of woodlands and wee folk.Fairy Godmother’s Unlimited 705 First St.

12-4pm Meet northwest sculptor Louise Warnerpresenting her latest cold-cast bronzes. Also local favorite Kathleen Faulkner presentsone-of-a-kind jewelry creations & original oilpastels. Two Moons, a contemporary northwestgallery with a touch of whimsy. 620 First St.

12-5pm Jewelers Jim & Debbie Beem discover, polish andturn stones into beautiful pieces of jewelry. Livedemonstration by Debbie on wire wrapping.Courtyard Gallery 701 First St.

1-3pm Children’s author, Charles M. Van Pelt Sr, willread from his children’s book series about theWest. The Next Chapter Bookstore &Coffeehouse 721 First St.

1-3pm Meet local artist Eve McCauley and view heracrylic, oil and watercolor paintings. La ConnerBrewing Company 117 First St. Eve is also in theEmerging Artists Exhibit at Maple Hall.

1-4pm Meet local artist Natalie Wynn, abstract acrylicpainter using recycled products. Seed’s Bistro &Bar 623 Morris St.

1-4pm Local professor and guitarist, John Savage, willbe performing jazz standards on solo guitar. Stopby and enjoy. Wyman Park 101 First St.

1-5PM Byers’ Choice Carolers, wonderful carolers,handmade in the USA. See all the new pieces,including additions to the Twelve Days ofChristmas Series. Free Drawing! Wyman Park101 First St.

4:30- Meet the artist! Reception for photographer7:30pm Nancy Crowell. Her works include local scenery

and fauna. Crescent Moon Yoga 521 Morris St,upstairs.

9-6pm Open House at Christianson’s Nursery1-4pm watercolor artist Jack Dorsey1-4pm handcrafted chicken coops by Tim Chomiak

15806 Best Road,south of the roundabout at McLean & Best Roads.

10-5pm The Stall presents an exhibit by acrylic artist JanHedstrom, inspired by nature’s color and form,712 First St.

10-5pm Art League North, showcasing 20 artists in amixed-media exhibit. La Conner RetirementInn 204 First St.

11-2pm Native Springs Gift Card Sale continues. Viewphotography by John Holtmanwhose workcaptures the many moods of the PacificNorthwest. Images on canvas & paper. La ConnerWellness Center, 125 Washington St, across fromNell Thorn.

11-4pm View the world close-up through the colorfulphotography of Nancy Crowell. Exhibit atCrescent Moon Yoga 521 Morris St, upstairs.

sunday

11-4pm Carol Dillon paints custom dog portraits incolorful settings capturing your beloved pup oncanvas, to cherish for a lifetime. Livedemonstration. Wags & Rags. 707 First St.

11-4:30pm Local jewelry artist Jane Penmanwilldemonstrate her lapidary and silver work.Earthenworks Gallery 713 First St.

11-5pm First Floor exhibit is AWE: Award WinningEntries. View the top 22 quilt and fiber artpieces from our international juried and judgedQuilt Show. La Conner Quilt & TextileMuseum 703 Second St.

11-5pm Paint Me a River Too! Art show, over 100 localartists’ interpretations of history. SkagitCounty Historical Museum 501 Fourth St., atthe top of the Hill!

11-6pm View work by local artist Natalie Wynn,abstract acrylic painter using recycled products.Seed’s Bistro & Bar 623 Morris St.

11:30- Local artist Eve McCauley, exhibits her acrylic,9:30pm oil and watercolor paintings. La Conner

Brewing Company, 117 First St. Eve is also inthe Emerging Artists Show at Maple Hall.

12-3pm Original oil paintings, photography andcuriosities of ancient culture by David Cassera.Video Primitivism Influences in Modern ArtCassera Arts Premiers, 719 First St.

12-3pm Watercolor artist Diane Hill captures the beautyof the Northwest and demonstrates the wonderof watercolor. Fairy Godmother’s Unlimited705 First St.

12-4pm Two Moons, a contemporary northwest gallerywith a touch of whimsy, presents oil pastels byKathleen Faulkner, 620 First St.

1-4pm Esther McLatchy. Try your hand at painting withthis well-known Skagit Valley artist, who is anaward-winning signature member of the NWWatercolor Society and the Women Painters ofWashington. Wyman Park, 101 First St.

1-5pm Byers’ Choice Carolers, wonderful carolers,handmade in the USA. See all the new pieces,including additions to the Twelve Days ofChristmas Series. Free Drawing! Wyman Park101 First St.

9-6pm Open House at Christianson’s NurseryNoon-4pm watercolor artist Jack Dorsey11am-5pm artistic metalwork by blacksmith Andy Gladish

15806 Best Road, south of the roundabout atMcLean & Best Roads.

10-5pm At The Stall, acrylic artist Jan Hedstrom,exhibit inspired by nature’s color and form.712 First St.

10-4:30pm Earthenworks Gallery welcomes Sara Grantfrom Des Moines IA, creative director and ownerof Sticks. Work with the artist to have apersonalized piece of Sticks created just for you.713 First St.

11-4pm Original oil paintings, photography andcuriosities of ancient culture by David Cassera.Video Primitivism Influences in Modern ArtCassera Arts Premiers 719 First St.

11:30- Local artist Eve McCauley, exhibits acrylic, oil and9:30pm watercolor paintings. La Conner Brewing

Company 117 First St. Eve is also in the EmergingArtists Exhibit at Maple Hall.

11-5pm View the world close-up through the colorfulphotography of Nancy Crowell. Exhibit atCrescent Moon Yoga 521 Morris St, upstairs.

11-5pm First Floor exhibit is AWE: Award WinningEntries. View the top 22 quilt and fiber artpieces from our international juried and judgedQuilt Show. La Conner Quilt & TextileMuseum 703 Second St.

11-5pm Paint Me a River Too! Art show, over 100 localartists’ interpretations of history. Skagit CountyHistorical Museum 501 Fourth St, at the top ofthe Hill!

4-6pm Open House! Meet photographer John Holtmanwhose work captures the many moods of thePacific Northwest. Images on canvas & paper.Annual Gift Card sale for clay facials reg. $90

priced at $50 during the entire weekend. LaConner Wellness Center, Native Springs Spa,125 Washington St, across the street from NellThorn.

5-7:30pm Earthenworks Gallery invites you to areception for artist Sarah Grant of Sticks fromDes Moines IA. 713 First St.

5-8pm Meet local artist Natalie Wynn, abstract acrylicpainter using recycled products. Seed’s Bistro &Bar 623 Morris St.

5-8pm Artist Reception, Art League North, 20 artists ina mixed-media exhibit. La Conner RetirementInn 204 First St. FREE!

5-9PM Meet featured artist Sasa. A self-taughtwoodcarver, her work focuses on NorthwestNative American designs. Tour the museum too!Museum of Northwest Art 121 First St.

9-6pm Open House at Christianson’s Nursery;Noon-4pm watercolor artists Kristy Gjesme and Jack Dorsey11am-5pm artistic metalwork by blacksmith Andy Gladish1-4pm handcrafted chicken coops by Tim ChomiakNoon-4pm classical guitar with Steve Small

15806 Best Road, south of the roundabout atMcLean & Best Roads

10am-1pm View the world close-up through the colorfulphotography of Nancy Crowell. Exhibit atCrescent Moon Yoga 521 Morris St, upstairs.

10-5pm The Stall presents an exhibit by acrylic artist JanHedstrom, inspired by nature’s color and form,712 First St.

10-5pm Art League North, showcasing 20 artists in amixed-media exhibit. La Conner RetirementInn 204 First St.

10-5:30pm Sarah Grant of Sticks will be on hand to meetand work with you on custom orders.Earthenworks Gallery 713 First St.

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saturday

2011 MERCHANT EXHIBITIONTOP SPOTS FOR ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES / LOOK FOR THE ARTS ALIVE FLAGS

CONTRIBUTING SPONSORsEarthenworks

fine American arts & craftsHotel Planter

quiet century old inn, with all the modern conveniencesKaty’s Inn

bed & breakfast, Victorian home built in 1882La Conner Seafood & Prime Rib House

fresh local seafood, aged prime rib & steaksNell Thorn

fresh, local, original & sipableOlive Shoppe/Ginger Grater

gourmet olives & kitchen specialtiesPort of Skagit/LaConner Marina

premier destinations for boatersSwinomish Casino

gaming, entertainment & diningWild Iris Inn

northwest hospitality at its bestWyman Park

gifts, jewelry & home décor

PATRONSCalico Cupboard • Cottons

Edward Jones • Estep ResidencesLa Conner Channel Lodge/Country InnLa Conner Landing Marine ServicesNative Springs • Pioneer Market

Rotary Club of La ConnerSeeds Bistro & Bar

Skagit Bay HIdeawaySprocket Science

EVENT SPONSORSSkagit Publishing

Arts Alive 2011 hosted by the La Conner Chamber ofCommerce, with the support of the Town of La Conner ArtsCommission, La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, Museum of

Northwest Art, Skagit County Historical Museum