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The University of Washington Klezmer Band will perform at the opening night of “Who’s Minding the Store?” at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley. “Who’s Minding the Store?” is a traveling exhibit of photographs depicting the lives of Jewish businessmen who helped shape the Northwest.

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Who’s Minding the Store? A celebration of Jewish life in the Northwest at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts

The Yiddish writer Sholom Aleichem was once quoted as saying, “No matter how bad things get, you got…

Langley resident and author Ann Gaylia O’Barr has released the first in a series of three novels.

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Langley author, a former foreign service officer, releases first in series of novels

Langley resident Ann Gaylia O’Barr may not hop on a plane as often, but she still travels to…

Joni Takanikos will hold a CD release performance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday

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Joni Takanikos releases new CD with an event in Langley

With some sweet standards, a release and a tour, a singer’s dreams come true. “Love In a Mist,…

The poster for Langley's MUSEO gallery 'Saints and Sinners' show was created by Kate Loudon. High school student and artist Collin Magney created the drawing on the right.

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A little slice of heaven and a tasty bit of hell at MUSEO in Langley

Step out of the ordinary, wet days of winter and into the devilish dark and uplifting light of…

Mary Randlett’s photo of Lloyd Harkins’ property in Silver Star

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On the road to the heart of Hugo — An Evening with Frances McCue and Mary Randlett in Langley

Frances McCue drove and drove, slept, and drove some more to find the heart of a fellow poet.…

Walt Wagner will play two shows next weekend in Freeland and Langley.

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Pianist Walt Wagner plays Whidbey Island twice, with feeling

Walt Wagner has been to the dark side of the moon, and liked it. “In the Pink” is…

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Langley man lends a helping hand to a medical team in Haiti

Whidbey folks know him as Herr Drosselmeyer in Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s annual production of “The Nutcracker.” But…

Bill Kerby had a 30-year career as a screenwriter before he settled down to his current life of retirement in Langley. The Clyde will show two of his films at two Sunday matinees.

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Hooray for Hollywood! KerbyFest celebrates the work of a Langley resident

FREELAND — Langley resident Bill Kerby’s writing days are over, and he is madly in love with retirement.…

Susannah Rose Woods takes time out from her busy schedule of directing and writing for two companies to talk about her plans for making theater on the island.

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The director — A theater artist brings her passion for children’s theater and free Shakespeare to Whidbey Island

The kids keep her honest. So says the new artistic director of Whidbey Children’s Theater, Susannah Rose Woods.

Piper Reva will perform two shows in Langley before leaving the island on a national tour.

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In Langley, Piper Reva sings before she goes

She’s got a Chevy motor- home named “Honey” and a red guitar named “Ruby Rain.”

Tingstad and Rumbel will play at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts for their 25th anniversary Twlefth Night concert on Saturday.

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Twelfth Night concert closes the holiday season in Langley

If not for a simple question from one musician to another — “Will you join me?” — such…

Carol Rose Dean of Dean Tile & Design made this fountain out of a client's tea set.

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Freeland tile artist designs spaces even Gandalf himself could love

Carol Rose Dean is an artist who does her own thing. Her Freeland shop, Dean Tile & Design,…

Windwalker Taibi works at his loom at his Raven Rocks Studio and Gallery in Greenbank.

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Whidbey Island artist is featured on tapestry website

Greenbank’s Raven Rocks Studio co-owner and artist Windwalker Taibi was recently selected as the featured artist on the…