The Artist-Owned Whidbey Art Gallery in Langley is celebrating its 25th Year Whidbey Art Gallery owes its beginnings to Paul Schell, who built the Inn at Langley. In 1992, Schell approached Moe Jerome and asked if he could create an art space nearby that visitors would enjoy touring. Before Music for the Eyes opened next […]
Cary Jurriaans originally created her Fine Art Studio in Fall City, but today the studio is flourishing on Whidbey Island. Officially known as Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio (WIFAS), the school offers a range of drawing and painting classes including still life, figure and landscape. The classes and workshops are small and provide opportunities for […]
For the last few years the town of Langley has promoted a “Deck the Doors” contest where local artists work with the merchants to create special Christmas displays at the entrance to their stores. The outdoor gallery created by this contest provides bright and colorful holiday decorations through the town. An impartial panel of judges […]
Built on a firm foundation of passion, experience, and desire, Sweet Mona’s Chocolates in picturesque Langley, Washington creates extraordinary confections in small batches. They use only the finest quality ingredients—European style butter, chocolate made in the Belgian tradition with cacao grown in Ecuador and Venezuela, heavy cream from a regional creamery, and cane sugar. Sweet […]
The recently opened Spyhop Public House in Langley fits the definition of a “Public House,” or pub: a place for people to relax and socialize. The new owners, Susan and Dan Morgan, hope their new pub will become an iconic place for locals and tourists to visit. The Morgans bought the business from Maureen Cooke […]
Suzanne and Jack Healy believe a home should be more than a house. This concept is evident to anyone who explores their recently opened store in Langley, Artisan Crafted Home on First Street. As you explore the surroundings, there is an amazing array of kitchen and household items made from glass, ceramics, wood, copper, bronze […]
Fair Trade Outfitters. located in the heart of downtown Langley at 112 Anthes, offers a wide selection of “fair trade” women’s clothing and accessories. Store owners, Barry and Lilly van Gerbig, believe “We need to be more connected to what we buy.” “Fair Trade” means the products are made by workers who have jobs with […]
It is likely that not many Americans have heard of Kyrgyzstan or know where this Central Asian country is located. Fred and Sharon Lundahl, proprietors of Music for the Eyes, worked as diplomats in this country, along with several other countries in Central Asia. When they retired from the US Diplomatic Service, they became residents […]
Dancing Fish Vineyards at 1953 Newman Road in Freeland is a new visual and experiential destination on Whidbey Island. For now, there is a beautiful barn that houses wine tasting and special events, fields of vineyards that are like a landscape painting and a Farmhouse for overnight visitors.In the future, there will also be wine […]
Joann Quintana is bringing a new jazz, folk rock and country blues sound to Whidbey Island. Like so many who have come to Whidbey, Joann has a special story to tell of how she came to live on Whidbey and what motivated her to create her new Joann Quintana Band. Joann grew up in the […]
A couple of months ago WhidbeyLocal.com carried the story about Jennifer Krouse buying the Sassy Siren Business in 2014. As of May 1st, she not only owns a lovely women’s accessories store, she also owns Sprinklz Ice Cream, right next door. Prior to opening Sassy Siren, Jennifer had owned five coffee shops for 15 years. […]
A visitor to Double Bluff Brewing Company for their soft opening in early October told owner Daniel Thomis, “I don’t like beer, but I really like these.” For the initial two days that Daniel and his wife Marissa offered their beers, nearly 200 people stopped by for some tastes. Double Bluff Brewing Company (DBLF) is […]
The Whidbey Art Gallery on Second Street in Langley is a great place to shop for lovely gifts for yourself or others. The gallery offers a variety of art mediums including oils, watercolors, acrylic, pastel, printmaking, photography, glass, sculpture, metal, mixed media, textures/fiber, jewelry, ceramics/stoneware, wood and sumi art and more. Shoppers can choose from […]
Wendy Sines, the Manager of the Langley Whale Center Manager, was pleased at the number of people who stopped by their new location at 115 Anthes Street during the grand opening on November 14. At their previous location next door, which opened a year ago, they had thousands of visitors in the first year and […]
Ott & Murphy in Downtown Langley has become known as a place to sample award-winning wines. It’s also a place to enjoy local entertainers in a classy cabaret. Of the five wines Ott & Murphy submitted to the Wine Enthusiast review, three drew top ratings of 91 points. The beginnings of Ott & Murphy Wines […]
Callahan McVay opened his glass blowing studio and art glass gallery in the former Fire Station at 179 2nd Street in Langley. In 1988, when Callahan was only 14 years old, he discovered he had special talent for blowing glass.. He had worked with stained glass at an alternative high school in Everett, and says, […]
We’re just getting into the holiday season, and a time of giving gifts. While the digital age seemed to spell the death of print books, beginning in 2014 a significant turn-around took place. Apparently, looking at a screen just can’t replace the experience of sitting in a comfortable chair and holding a book and reading […]
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