Let’s Groove: Jazz Night @ WICA

By Betty Freeman | May 3, 2025

Let’s Groove: Jazz Night 2025

May 21st @ 7:30 p.m.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of rhythm, soul, and swing! Join us at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts as the South Whidbey High School Jazz Band takes the stage for a high-energy showcase of classic charts and bold improvisation. Known for their talent, heart, and award-winning sound, this group of rising stars will lead you on a journey through jazz—past, present, and future. From big band standards to modern grooves, this is a celebration of student artistry and community spirit you won’t want to miss.

Support the next generation of musicians and experience the joy of live jazz
—right here on Whidbey.

Please click the link below to purchase tickets to this event!
https://purchase.wicaonline.org/ChooseSeats/10001

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts

565 Camano Ave., Langley

(360) 221-8268

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Whidbey Jazz Residency

By Betty Freeman | April 25, 2025

Whidbey Jazz Residency May 23-24 @ 7:30 p.m.

Get Ready to Groove with Whidbey Jazz Residency!
Join us for two unforgettable nights of high-energy Jazz, Funk, and Latin fusion as the Whidbey Jazz Residency (WJR) returns to the stage! Featuring a powerhouse lineup of internationally acclaimed musicians, each with impressive solo careers, this all-star collective brings a fresh, spontaneous spirit to every performance.
No two shows are ever the same– surprise guests, vibrant improvisations, and genre-blending magic await. Whether you’re a jazz aficionado or just love a great night out, WJR delivers bold rhythms, soulful solos, and infectious energy that will leave you wanting more.
Core Members: Roy Gabelein, Keegan Harshman, Grant Neubauer, Troy Chapman, Danny Ward, Eric Vanderbilt-Mathews
Extended Crew: Stuart Hambley, Alex Dugdale
(Instrumentation varies and is always evolving—expect the unexpected!)
Don’t miss your chance to catch this electrifying experience live
– come for one night or double the fun with both!
Please click the link below to purchase tickets to this event! It will sell quickly!
https://purchase.wicaonline.org/EventAvailability?EventId=4602

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
565 Camano Ave., Langley
(360) 221-8268

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Fiddler on the Roof @ WICA

By Betty Freeman | March 28, 2025

Fiddler on the Roof | Theatre Production at WICA

April 11-27
Step into the world of tradition, love, and resilience as Whidbey Island Center for the Arts brings the beloved musical Fiddler on the Roof to the stage from April 11 to 27.
Set in the small Jewish village of Anatevka, Fiddler on the Roof follows Tevye, a humble dairyman, as he navigates the delicate balance between upholding tradition and embracing change. With five daughters eager to follow their hearts in a rapidly shifting world, Tevye faces personal and societal challenges that test his faith, his love for his family, and his connection to his heritage. Featuring iconic songs like “Tradition,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” and “Sunrise, Sunset,” this Tony Award-winning classic is a timeless and deeply moving celebration of family, faith, and the human spirit.
Don’t miss this unforgettable production filled with laughter, heartache, and the unbreakable bonds that tie generations together. Secure your tickets now and experience the magic of Fiddler on the Roof live at WICA!
Please click the link below to purchase tickets!
https://purchase.wicaonline.org/EventAvailability?EventId=5401

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts

565 Camano Ave., Langley
(360) 221-8268…

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