April Specials
La Conner Country Inn and La Conner Channel Lodge are offering a $25 savings certificate off regularly priced rooms. Valid Sundays-Thursdays in April. Visit http://www.laconnerlodging.com/ or call 888-466-4113.
Tulip Pedal Bed and Breakfast and La Conner on the Water Guest Cottage will have fresh tulip bouquet in all the rooms during the month of April. Guests will be able to take the bouquets with them as they leave. http://www.laconneronthewater.com/
Godmother’s Closet..A Bridal Shop has 25-75% off formal dresses, cruise wear, veils, shoes, silk flowers and selected wedding dresses. Closed Sunday & Monday. 360-466-2743.
Childhood Bliss "Bargain Attic" will be open on Saturdays during April. Toys, Books, Gifts, Clothing, Dress-Up, Party Decorations, and Vintage Items all at 50-75% off! Shop Sale Clothing items at www.childhoodbliss.com
April Happenings & Events
Nell Thorn restaurant located at 205 Washington has a new lunch menu and is open for lunch Wednesday – Sunday, noon-3:00 pm. Visit http://www.nellthorn.com/ or call 360-466-4261.
The La Conner Quilt and Textile Museum will be open 7 days a week during the month of April. See the new exhibits “Barns & Botanicals” and “MetroTextural” through May 11, 2008. http://www.laconnerquilts.com/.
Seaside Gallery’s new exhibit is “Tulip Mania” and runs through May 15, 2008. Open Fridays – Mondays 11-5 pm. www.LaconnerSeasideGallery.com
The Skagit County Historical Museum located at 501 S. 4th St. is offering $1 raffle tickets for their handmade “Tulip” Quilt. Visit the current exhibit of “Lost Cities”. www.Skagitcounty.net/museum.
MoNA Spring Show: more than 40 works of the late Paul Horiuchi will be on display through June 15th. http://www.museumofnwart.org/. April 19th Family Art Day "Origami Cherry Blossoms"
4th ~ Pleasant Ridge Rexville Grange Gallery Crafts & Arts Show. Located at 19299 Rexville Grange Rd. (behind Rexville Grocery on Best Rd.) Open daily 11-6 pm. “Cambell Road” will perform at the opening party from 5-9 pm. Call 360-466-0469 for more details. Artist demonstrations every weekday.
4th ~ Christianson’s Nursery, located at 15806 Best Rd., celebrates the 25th Tulip Festival with “Art at the Schoolhouse”. Over 23 artists from the Stanwood-Camano Arts Guild will exhibit fine art and crafts for both home and garden. Open daily 9 am – 6 pm, April 4-27. Call 360-466-3821 or visit http://www.christiansonsnursery.com/
5th ~ 27th annual Tulip Pedal in La Conner. Benefiting Skagit County Medic One and Safe Kids Skagit County offers 20-mile and 40-mile courses. Registration $20 for all riders ages 15 and above. Call 360-428-3236 to register.
5th ~ La Conner Destination Map Grand Opening and 25th Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Celebration at Gilkey Square in La Conner. Starts at 11 am with brief presentation. Cake and live music to follow. Tulip Restaurant will have food available at discount prices.
5th ~ Kenmore Air starts their 20-minute flights over Skagit Valley. Climb aboard a seaplane and take off and land on the Swinomish Channel. Excursions every Friday, Saturday & Sunday’s (except April 25th) from 11:00-6:30 pm. Cost $59 per person with a 2-person minimum. Call 866-435-9524 to make your reservations.
5th ~ “Guys Night Out!” Band will perform in Gilkey Square from 11:30 – 1:30 pm on Saturday, April 5th. Come enjoy this fun band that covers music from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.
5th ~ Concert at Maple Hall at 7:30 pm. Emerging Artist Performance of youth from Skagit and surrounding counties. Fun for all ages! Call 360-466-2665 for tickets or get tickets at the door.
5th ~ 2008 Tulip Poster Artist, Lee Mann, will be signing posters at Tulip Town from 11-3 pm. Located at 15002 Bradshaw Rd., 360-424-8152.
5th ~ Bunnies by the Bay Open House 11-5. Visit Storybook House & General Store for a delightful time. Shop for unique gifts at the storybook House and enjoy Delightful Day Tea with Treats. General Store offers gifts for babies to adults. http://www.bunniesbythebay.com/
5th ~ Art in a Pickle Barn 19th Annual Festival Art Show. Over 40 artists presenting Fine Art, Prints, Photography, Cards, Jewelry, Sculpture, more. Music, Demos,Kids Crafts- Check events for daily activities. Sales help fund Skagit Valley Community College Scholarships. http://www.skagitart.org/ Open Daily.
5th ~ ALN Art Bash Delight your senses with exceptional Art Work (demonstrated daily) while sipping local wine and cider. Proceeds from our Poster Sales & Raffles support local HS Art and Scholarship programs. 360-428-6894
12th ~ Annual Tulip Frolic and Parade in La Conner! Bring the family and enjoy the Hyundai Kids Zone benefiting Boys & Girls Club in Dirty Biter Park from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. Parade takes place at 2 pm. Wine Garden hosted by Challenger Ridge Vineyard and live music by Island Jazz Quintet in Gilkey Square. Visit http://www.laconnerchamber.com/ for more information.
12th, 26th ~ 2008 poster artist, Lee Mann will be at RoozenGaarde and sign posters from 11-3 pm. Located at 15867 Beaver Marsh Rd., 360-424-8531.
19th ~ People for Puget Sound and Skagit Public Works invite you to 2008 Swinomish Earth Enhancement Celebration! Families are encouraged to participate. 9:00-4:00 pm. RSVP Britta Eschete at 360-336-1931. Located across the Swinomish Channel from La Conner in the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community.
19th ~ Enjoy the La Conner Galleries and Boutiques as they stay open a little later during the Third Saturday After Hours, until 6 pm.
19th ~ Native Springs is offering a class on relaxation from 10-12 noon with Liz Bart. Cost is $5. Call 360-708-8313, www.NativeSprings.com
26th ~ Opening Day Boat Parade! Flower Power is the theme for the opening day of boating season in La Conner. Brought to you by the Swinomish Yacht Club at 3 pm.
26th Organic Matter’s is offering a class to 8 brewers of “Spring Lotions”. Whip and brew your own super-hydrating lotions. Call 360-466-4012 to make your reservations.
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