Posts Tagged ‘Langley’
Solo in the City @ Double Bluff Brewing: JT Horne
Join us for a more intimate mid-week musical performance by JT Horne.
There is no cover charge but tipping the musician is highly appreciated.
We are kid friendly and dogs are allowed on the patio.
Food available from Ikaika Grill.…
Solo in the City @ Double Bluff Brewing: Mason Marcus Turner
Join us for a more intimate mid-week musical performance by Mason Marcus Turner!
There is no cover charge but tipping the musician is highly appreciated.
We are kid friendly and dogs are allowed on the patio.
Food available from Ikaika Grill.…
Solo in the City @ Double Bluff Brewing: Nabil Kausal-Hayes
Join us for a more intimate mid-week musical performance by Nabil Kausal-Hayes!
There is no cover charge but tipping the musician is highly appreciated.
We are kid friendly and dogs are allowed on the patio.
Food available from Ikaika Grill.…
Jazz Nights @ Double Bluff Brewing: Pax Wallace Trio
Join us for an evening of fantastic Jazz with The Pax Wallace Trio!
There is no cover charge but tipping the musicians is highly appreciated.
We are kid friendly and dogs are allowed on the patio with fire pits.
Food available from Ikaika Grill.…
A Whidbey Island tradition: Welcome the Whales returns to Langley
We had a great turnout we had for our 22nd annual Welcome the Whales celebration! This past weekend, Whidbey Island turned into a celebration zone, complete with sea creatures, flower wreaths, and a healthy dose of our coastal charm. The annual Welcome the Whales festivities brought locals and visitors together to honor the return of our beloved gray whales. If you missed it, don’t worry—we’ve got the highlights right here.
Kid-Friendly Fun and Creative Costumes
The weekend kicked off with a buzz of activity at Langley United Methodist Church, where kids (and more than a few enthusiastic adults) got their craft on. Glue, glitter, and giggles were in abundant supply as families designed everything from jellyfish hats to orca-inspired capes. The creativity on display was nothing short of inspiring—turns out, Langley might be harboring the next great costume designer!
Parade of Pure Joy
Saturday’s parade was a sight to behold. Families, business owners, and local groups transformed into an oceanic wonderland, with costumes ranging from elegant sea turtles to playful crabs. The procession started on Camano Avenue and made its way down to First Street, where locals and tourists lined the route, cheering on the colorful cast of characters.
The grand finale took us to Seawall Park, where the Welcome the Whales Grand Marshal Lori Christopher of Hat Island, spoke a few heartfelt words of our island comradery. Local musician Eric Arnold serenaded us with a classic tune that brought the underwater world to life. His lyrics painted vivid pictures of Puget Sound’s marine wonders, creating a moment of connection between the human and aquatic realms.
Fun fact: A camera crew from Atlas Obscura was in town all weekend to capture the magic of this uniquely Whidbey event. Who knows? Their piece on South Whidbey is aptly called: Small Town Big Story. Keep an eye out for its release!
A Heartfelt Welcome Ceremony
The parade’s conclusion wasn’t the end of the fun—it was just the beginning. At Seawall Park, participants gathered for a poignant ceremony to truly welcome our massive marine friends. Flower wreaths were released into the sea, carried by the tide as swimmers and divers joined the chilly waters in solidarity. A moment of prayer tied it all together, reminding us of the importance of these majestic creatures and the ecosystem they call home.
Sunday: Science and Sea Voyages
The weekend’s celebration continued on …
Read MoreCampground at Whidbey Island Fairgrounds reopens with innovative upgrades
Nature lovers and camping enthusiasts, rejoice! The Port of South Whidbey and Whidbey Island Fairgrounds and Event Center are proud to announce the reopening of their beloved campground. Following a six-week construction period, the site is ready to welcome campers back to its picturesque setting starting Monday, April 14th. Here’s what’s new and what you need to know to make the most of your stay.
A Modern Touch: Online Reservations Made Easy
Gone are the days of waiting in line at registration kiosks. The campground now offers a streamlined reservation and payment system through the website Roverpass. Booking your spot has never been easier; simply select your site online, just as you would for a vacation rental on platforms like Airbnb. Please note that cash payments will no longer be accepted at the campground, ensuring a seamless, contactless experience for all visitors.
Meet Your Hosts: Mark and Andrea
To enhance your stay, the campground is thrilled to introduce its new on-site hosts, Mark and Andrea. With years of experience in campground hospitality, this dynamic duo is ready to assist guests, keep the grounds pristine, and share stories around the fire. Their welcoming presence promises to make every visitor feel at home.
Campsite Upgrades: Options for Every Camper
Whether you’re an RV adventurer or a tent-camping traditionalist, the campground’s updated facilities cater to a variety of preferences:
- Premium Sites: Seven premium spots now line the front of the grounds, offering breathtaking views of the horse arena and Saratoga Passage. These sites are equipped with 50amp, 30amp, and 20amp electrical receptacles, as well as frost-free water hydrants. Nightly rate: $45.
- Standard Sites: Thirteen additional sites provide 30amp and 20amp hookups along with water access. Nightly rate: $35.
- Tent Camping: A designated area for traditional tent camping offers access to drinking water, allowing campers to enjoy a more rustic experience.
All stays are capped at 14 days, and a public dump station is available for $5 per use.
Eco-Friendly Landscaping: Beauty Meets Sustainability
The recent construction wasn’t just about functionality—it also prioritized the environment. Newly leveled grounds are being landscaped with native plants and water-loving species, which will enhance drainage, support pollinators, and beautify the area. Campers are kindly asked to tread lightly while the new greenery takes root.
Looking Ahead: Summer Grand Opening
While the campground is open for reservations starting April 14th, an official grand opening event is planned for …
Read MoreLangley Chamber Social Networking Stroll
Join us Wednesday, April 9, from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM for a special social networking stroll! We’ll start at the newly reopened Langley Library, enjoy a mini tour at Alma Kids, and wrap up at Village Wine Shop with a glass of wine. 🍷
This is a great chance to connect, celebrate local businesses, and enjoy an evening in Langley. See you there!…
Read MoreWIDT Celebration of Dance
In celebration of WICA’s anniversary and the art of dance, these shows are a community partnership spotlight between two Langley Cornerstone organizations. Whidbey Island Dance Theatre is not just a high-quality, pre-professional dance company; it is a transformative experience that shapes talented, hardworking dancers into world-ready adults. Body, action, space, time, energy, and music. These are the elements of a good dance performance, where it all comes together in a beautiful synergy of movement. It tells a story, evokes emotion, and takes one’s breath away. Leap to WICA and Celebrate the Dance!…
Read MoreWIDT Celebration of Dance
In celebration of WICA’s anniversary and the art of dance, these shows are a community partnership spotlight between two Langley Cornerstone organizations. Whidbey Island Dance Theatre is not just a high-quality, pre-professional dance company; it is a transformative experience that shapes talented, hardworking dancers into world-ready adults. Body, action, space, time, energy, and music. These are the elements of a good dance performance, where it all comes together in a beautiful synergy of movement. It tells a story, evokes emotion, and takes one’s breath away. Leap to WICA and Celebrate the Dance!…
Read MoreWIDT Celebration of Dance
In celebration of WICA’s anniversary and the art of dance, these shows are a community partnership spotlight between two Langley Cornerstone organizations. Whidbey Island Dance Theatre is not just a high-quality, pre-professional dance company; it is a transformative experience that shapes talented, hardworking dancers into world-ready adults. Body, action, space, time, energy, and music. These are the elements of a good dance performance, where it all comes together in a beautiful synergy of movement. It tells a story, evokes emotion, and takes one’s breath away. Leap to WICA and Celebrate the Dance!…
Read MoreLangley Scavenger Hunt
Join us for our 2025 Langley Scavenger Hunt. This is a free, family-friendly event located at Healing Circles Langley. This event is sponsored by Healing Circles, the South Whidbey Historical Society, and Langley Main Street Association.
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Read MoreMardi Gras @ Double Bluff Brewing Company
Bop to the music of the Mutiny Bay Brass Band while enjoying craft brews at Doublee Bluff Brewing Company on Second Street in Langley. Wear your Mardi Gras gear and let the good times roll!…
Read MoreIt’s Getting Out of Control — Improv @ Outcast Theater
Improv
Join us Thursday, March 6th at 6:45 p.m. for: It’s Getting Out of Control.
An hour of fun and laughter as The Outcast Theater’s house team
sends you spinning out of control with hilarity.
Tickets are $10 at the door, or visit www.whidbeyimprov.org for more info
Carol
819 Camano Ave., Langley
info@whidbeyimprov.org…
Jack Radsliff Trio @ Ott & Hunter’s
Jack Radsliff Trio
Saturday, February 8th @ 7 p.m.
$25
Ott & Hunter is delighted to present an evening with the Jack Radsliff Trio as they bring their special brand of exuberant and passionate jazz all the way from Portland into the heart of Langley on our cabaret stage! The Jack Radsliff Trio features Jack Radsliff on guitar; Patrick Golichnik playing bass and Michael Raynor on drums
Jack Radsliff is on the short list of jazz guitarists in the Pacific Northwest. As a bandleader, his trio featuring Patrick Golichnik and Michael Raynor, has become a fixture at clubs throughout the region. As a collaborator, Radsliff is a first-call for many; frequently playing in the bands of Ron Steen, Michael Raynor, Cyrus Nabipoor, Galen Clark, Christopher Brown, Chuck Israels, Alan Jones, Kerry Politzer, George Colligan, Dan Balmer, Idit Shner, Kathleen Hollingsworth, Torrey Newhart and many more: a veritable who’s who of Oregon’s jazz musicians. In addition to his steady work around the PNW, last year afforded Jack opportunities to work as sideman to Jonathan Pinson, Greg Ward, Domo Branch and Charlie Brown; release his sophomore record “Barefoot” (PJCE Records) featuring Randy Porter, Todd Sickafoose and Alan Jones; and tour the west coast extensively with Ian George, Cyrus Nabipoor and the Jack Radsliff Trio.
Jack’s playing can be heard on more than a dozen records to date. His own records, “Migration Patterns” (2017) and “Barefoot” (2024), have been well received; both making it onto critics “best of” lists. In his relatively short recording career, Jack has contributed to releases from Cyrus Nabipoor, Tony Glausi, Martina DaSilva, Dan Rossi, Machado Majiga and Pablo Rivarola. With more and more music coming out, follow Jack on instagram (@JackRadsliff) to stay up to date.
Tickets are available for purchase online at:
https://otthunter.orderport.net/wines/Live-Music
Ott & Hunter Winery Tasting Room
204 1st Street, Langley
(360) 221-7131…
Healing Circles Lantern Walk
Join Healing Circles for the fourth annual Lantern Walk in Langley – A celebration of the light in our community; our children.
- 4:30 p.m. – Gather together at Healing Circles (534 Camano Ave. Langley)
- 5:00 p.m. – We will walk together .8 of a mile through Langley to Sound View Center (432 3rd St., Langley).
- 5:30 p.m. – Warm up with cookies, warm drinks and music!
Don’t have a lantern? No problem! We will have extras. Please bring a cell phone or flashlight.…
Read MoreMystery Weekend 2024 Solution
Greetings. As most of you know I am Texas Ranger, Ranger Chase Ketchum. Long ago I developed a relationship with the Langley Police Department as a consultant and I want to thank them for their assistance with this confusing mystery.
When I arrived Friday morning they gave me the car’s registration and informed me that the owner, Claire Voyant, was missing. We quickly discovered that the car had been sold to Del Orien and Ed Sill but where was Claire? My interviews with those who knew her were disturbing. She had, for some days, been feeling an approaching darkness, an impending doom. I wondered if her premonitions had brought her harm. Fortunately, I was able to locate her at her sister’s home in Roslyn. We spoke and she told me the darkness, dread and anxiety had overcome her Thursday night and she fled town. Her credit card receipts confirm her story.
I found myself faced with 24 possible suspects and so started by eliminating those with solid alibis.
Ray and Electra Lux. The victim’s parents. It didn’t take me long to understand why Cy had broken off contact with them and changed his name. Keeping an open mind is crucial to detective work but two minutes into my interview with Ray I wanted to punch that smug, greedy, self-aggrandizing little narcissist in the face and jail him just as a public service.
Unfortunately security cameras at SeaTac confirm that Ray and Electra were both there at 8 a.m. Their limo was blocking several of the departure lanes while the poor driver unloaded and checked four large pieces of luggage. Meanwhile Ray and Electra were carrying on some sort of argument. Security couldn’t get them to move. Traffic backed up. It was a mess. They seem to create bad feelings wherever they go but the bottom line is they weren’t in Langley when their son died.
Blackie Beardsley and Tap Hopper were brought into town by the Luxes very recently and had no history with Cy before arriving, so they seemed unlikely suspects.
At least they did until I found out that Tap suffers from Metamfiezomaiophobia (Met-zam-feez-o-my-o-fobia)- a fear of mimes. Irrational fears do sometimes cause people to kill, however when Cy was around Tap just turned into a pile of quivering jelly – completely unable to function.
Blackie was quite a help to me. His background in robotics helped me …
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