After being huddled inside all winter, the Red Wine, Spirits, and Chocolate Tour hosted by the Whidbey Island Vintners and Distillers Association gives you a perfect reason to gather your partner or your BFFs and get out and about on the island. During two weekends this month (February 11-12 and 18-19), you’ll have the opportunity to taste locally made chocolates paired with hand-crafted wine and spirits at five tasting rooms throughout South Whidbey Island.
June 24, 2016 A new art show that combines work by internationally known painter Stuart King, who has shown his work in five countries, and a debut for Keane Mellecker, who is just starting his artistic career, opens the evening of Friday, July 1 at Blooms Winery tasting room at Bayview Corner. Join us an artists’ […]
For hundreds of years, a cork has been the classic closure for wine bottles. It’s often the star of the show when serving wine in a restaurant.
Showcasing both visiting musicians and local favorites, the Ott & Murphy Winery Tasting Room is a central part of the music scene in Langley.
May 4, 2016 Art for horse lovers! Just in time for the opening of racing season, Blooms Winery is featuring the paintings of Heidi LaCourse, equine painter. An opening reception for Heidi’s work, and the work of mixed media artist Janet Pheifer, 3D encaustic artist Anne Smidt and abstract painter Mike O’Connell will be 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, May […]
The warm light spills over you, even before you enter Ott and Murphy Wine Tasting Room, and the music slips out the door, wrapping around you along the Langley waterfront.
Dec. 17, 2015 Dress up & join the intimate crowd at Ott & Murphy Winery Tasting Room, from 9:30 p.m. until midnight, this New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31 . Enjoy a cozy table, great wine, tasty sweets and savory treats from the buffet & THE BEST MUSIC on Whidbey Island. Trio Nouveau Quartet features guitarists […]
The earliest commercial-scale vineyards in Washington State were planted only 50 years ago. Fast-forward to 2015 and the Washington wine community has grown into an internationally respected and influential industry boasting over 850 wineries.
For wine lovers, anticipating the release of an award-winning wine is something to savor. When I learned that Whidbey Island’s Blooms Winery 2012 Syrah was awarded a Gold Medal at the well-respected San Francisco Wine Competition—the largest judging of U.S. wines in the world—my interest was piqued.
June 24, 2015 The Northwest Institute of Literary Arts kicks off the weekend with featuring readings from poets and writers at 6:00 p.m. Friday, June 26 at Blooms Winery and Tasting Room. Readings by Jim Gearhart (whose essays have appeared in Shark Reef Literary Magazine & High Country News); Mary Heron Hake (who has been […]
As a young boy I remember movies and TV shows that portrayed moonshine as strong, harsh-tasting, homemade booze made by shotgun-carrying hillbillies using rusty cans, pipes and car parts. The finished product, if not confiscated by the law, was bottled in mason jars or ceramic jugs. If you drank too much, you might go blind, crazy or worse.
What’s Happening || Thursday, June 25 through Sunday June 28
by Katy Shaner in Community, Culinary, Feature, Festivals, Film, Gardens, Literary, More Stories, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, What's Happening, Winery
Welcome to the weekend on Whidbey. Many weekend events start on Thursday night so this “What’s Happening” covers Thursday through Sunday. “What’s Happening” is a collaborative information guide project between the The Visitor Information Kiosk and Whidbey Life Magazine.
I used to think Gewürztraminer (guh-VERTS-truh-MEE-nur) was the hardest wine varietal to pronounce and spell (even the Microsoft Word Dictionary spells it incorrectly). For a long time it didn’t matter because I didn’t particularly enjoy drinking it, so being able to pronounce it wasn’t important to me.
I love peanut butter. I love peanut butter even more when it’s combined with a banana or enveloped by chocolate.
Welcome to the weekend on Whidbey. Many weekend events start on Thursday night so this “What’s Happening” covers Thursday through Sunday. “What’s Happening” is a collaborative information guide project between the The Visitor Information Kiosk and Whidbey Life Magazine.
It’s the first weekend of the month and that means “Gallery Watch.” Art abounds on Whidbey with galleries and studios staying open late to welcome visitors and islanders to their new monthly shows.
BY KATY SHANER Whidbey Life Magazine Contributor March 4, 2014 Welcome to the weekend on Whidbey. “What’s Happening” is a collaborative information guide project between the The Visitor Information Kiosk and Whidbey Life Magazine. FRIDAY MARCH 6 OTT & MURPHY WINES presents Skinny Tie Jazz with Fran & Brad, 7 – 9 p.m. Fran and […]
‘What’s Happening?’ | Thursday, Feb. 16 – Sunday, March 1
“What’s Happening” | Feb. 13-15 and 20-22
by Katy Shaner in Community, Culinary, Feature, Literary, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
“WHAT’S HAPPENING” is for visitors and islanders, this post covers two weekends.
The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are here. In this handout you will find events and activities happening the next two weekends.
Oct. 1, 2014 They gathered to swirl, sip and savor, and Whidbey Island’s Ott & Murphy Winery came out on top, looking rosy, and tasting delicious. Among the approximately 1,300 wine entries submitted to the prestigious Seattle Wine Awards, Ott & Murphy scored high, winning three Double Gold medals, one Gold, three Silver and a […]
What’s Happening: Thursday, Sept. 25 – Sunday, Sept. 28
by Art News in Community, Culinary, Literary, Music, Spotlight, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
SUBMITTED BY KATY SHANER Whidbey Life Magazine Guest Contributor Sept. 24, 2014 The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are on the island. In this handout you will find events and activities happening this weekend. Since 2008, the Visitor Kiosk has welcomed over 22,000 visitors […]
As little as nine years ago some people on Whidbey were opposed to farming on the island, according to Karen Krug, owner of Spoiled Dog Winery. “There were some negative attitudes,” she said, “from people who didn’t understand farming as a good use of the land.”
Saturday evening I had the privilege of attending “The Whale Wins on the Prairie” at Willowood Farm, a fundraising dinner for the Friends of Ebey’s.
What’s Happening: Thursday, Sept. 4 – Sunday, Sept. 7
by Art News in Community, Culinary, Literary, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
SUBMITTED BY KATY SHANER Whidbey Life Magazine Guest Contributor Sept. 3, 2014 The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are on the island. In this handout you will find events and activities happening this weekend. Since 2008, the Visitor Kiosk has welcomed over 18,000 visitors […]
What’s Happening: Thursday, August 14-Sunday, August 17
by Art News in Community, Culinary, Festivals, Film, Humor, Literary, More Stories, Music, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
SUBMITTED BY KATY SHANER Whidbey Life Magazine Guest Contributor August 13, 2014 The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are on the island. In this handout you will find events and activities happening this weekend. Since 2008, the Visitor Kiosk has welcomed over 18,000 visitors […]
Greenbank Farm will host a “Dog & Pony Show” from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, coordinated by Jerry and Connie Lloyd, to highlight their merry band of friends, dogs and horses. Cassi Anderson and her always popular disc dogs will be on hand to flaunt their aerobatics.
What’s Happening: Thursday, July 31–Sunday, August 3
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SUBMITTED BY KATY SHANER Whidbey Life Magazine Guest Contributor July 30, 2014 The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are on the island. In this handout you will find events and activities happening this weekend. Since 2008, the Visitor Kiosk has welcomed over 18,000 visitors […]
SUBMITTED BY KATY SHANER Whidbey Life Magazine Guest Contributor July 23, 2014 The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are on the island. In this handout you will find events and activities happening this weekend. Since 2008, the Visitor Kiosk has welcomed over 18,000 visitors […]
The Visitor Information Kiosk welcomes you to Whidbey Island and the many places to visit while you are on the island. In this handout you will find events and activities happening this weekend, JULY 17 – JULY 20
A triple WOOF event by Spoiled Dog Winery was held at Roaming Radish on June 22 as the first in a series of Friday special dinners. Spoiled Dog Winery’s six course winemaker dinner created by Chef Jess of the Roaming Radish was a culinary delight.
Trip along the Avenue of Amazement with performers, poets and acrobats at 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at Ott and Murphy Winery Tasting Room.
If anyone falls in love at “A Valentine’s Evening of Jazz, Wine and Chocolate” this coming Friday, Feb. 14, Maureen Girard could legitimately claim to have shot the arrow.
The sun will rise again and stay a little bit longer every day, once we just get past this one hard part — the longest night.
“But I know Greenbank. My people used to live here, all over the island. It was all covered in forest then.” / PHOTOS FOR THIS STORY BY NORM KESERIC
I’m also pretty sure that if WLM was suddenly not available it would be missed.
Shoppers can come to Langley and see the artistry that lights up the holiday spirit of the village-by-the-sea, but also have the chance to win big themselves, too!
WLM Handy List — Merry, happy island of activity
by Patricia Duff in Culinary, Literary, More Stories, Music, Spotlight, Theater and Dance, Visual Art, Winery
“Miss Matilda” gets into the holiday spirit at the Langley Holiday Parade. / David Welton photo
Maybe she was talking about the fact that the Holiday Market runs every weekend now until Christmas, or the fact that it is held in the barn that Calvin Phillips built for his dairy cows back in 1904. (Photos by David Welton)
If you are in the market for a wedding or large event plan, you’re in luck because the chauffeured Weddings on Whidbey and Events Tour is from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9.
October wraps up with plenty of gallery shows, music and art classes, before its time to celebrate the Day of the Dead. Here’s a handy list for planning your weekend!
If you haven’t voted yet, we could really use your help before Oct.18.
The day of sunshine, the company of others and a fabulous meal (and plenty of wine) blended together perfectly to create a pleasurable time for all of the volunteers.
The couple guessed right that their Maxwelton Valley property would be the ideal place to bring the dream of producing a line of noteworthy wines into fruition.
Summer is almost over, but here’s a tip to keep your life sunny: To make these regular Whidbey Life Magazine lists, become a member.
