5/1/08

May 2008 Specials, Happenings, & Events

May 1-24 ~Estep Residences~ are offering a 2-night stay for the price of one. Stay in one of four La Conner nightly rentals: the Waterfront Condo, The Boat House, Gina’s Place or their newest, One Moore Place. Nights must be consecutive, good Sunday—Thursday, May 1-24. 360-466-2116.

May 1-June 30~Seeds Bistro and Bar~ Sunset Dinners are back at Seeds Bistro and Bar for May and June. If you need more information, please contact Tim at Seeds 466-3280.

May 1-September 30~ Visit the Queen of the Valley Inn Sunday through Thursday and take 10% off your stay of two nights or more! 888-999-1404/360-466-4578

May 2~The Skagit Community Band Skagit Valley's original symphonic wind ensemble, will present Music Extravaganza! General Admission: $10. Senior and Teens $8.00 Children under 13 FREE. Tickets: The Next Chapter or at the door. For more information please call Vince Fejeran at 466-4409.

May 2-30~Tulips~ Offers Live Jazz! Fridays from 7 to 10 pm and Sundays from 6 to 9 pm. A variety of Duo’s and Trio’s. 101 1st Street, Call 360-466-0308 for reservations.

May 3~Lincoln Theatre presents “Dream Science Circus”, 7:00 pm. This astoundingly fresh and unique circus comedy show that got its start in the Pacific Northwest is, at long last, coming to the Lincoln in Mount Vernon. Located at 712 S. 1st St., 360-336-8955

May 5~El Gitano~ would like to invite everyone to stop by and see us on Cinco de Mayo. It is our one special day of the year where we give gifts to guests and have great specials on both food and beverages. It is a tradition for us in the El Gitano family to celebrate and have fun. 215 Maple Ave. 360-466-0267

May 8~Swinomish Casino presents Bethany Owen on Thursday, May 8th at 8:00 pm. Bethany Owen is a Celebrity Impressionist, Singer & Comedienne. Call 888.288.8883 for tickets. Located at 12885 Casino Dr, Anacortes.

May 9~The Queen of the Valley Inn turns 100 years old! The birthday party bash will be at the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon at 8 pm. The Four Bitchin' Babes will present "Hormonal Imbalance, A Mood Swinging Musical Review...” Visit www.lincolntheatre.org for more information. Tickets are $32-$39 and can be purchased by calling 360-336-8955. 10% of proceeds will go to Support the La Conner Elementary School Violin program

May 10~Museum of Northwest Art ~Family Art Day. Session I 11:00-1:00 or Session II 2:00-4:00 pm. Located at 121 S. First Street. Email kitm@museumofnwart.org or call 360-466-4446, Ext. 108 to register. Children under 12 Free.

May 10 & 11~Castaway Dave’s Old Time Photography~ bring your Mom to their Grand Opening May 10 & 11! Have your picture taken with Mom and receive $10 off. Located inside Nasty Jack’s Antiques, 103 E. Morris St.. Open 10-5 pm, 360-472-0307 walk-in’s welcome.

May 11~Christianson’s Nursery has everything you need for Mother’s Day! Shop and enjoy complimentary homemade chocolate chip cookies, tea and coffee. Visit our website for all of their events or call 360-466-3821. There is always something happening at Christianson’s!

May 11~Skagit County Historical Museum ~ FREE admission for Mother’s of all ages on Mother’s Day, May 11th. 501 S. 4th Street, 360-466-3365.

May 11~Childhood Bliss~ is celebrating Mother’s Day with 10% off storewide on May 11 ~ just mention LaConner Chamber! New Tea Collection has arrived for Baby and Toddler, and we have a special for you ~ Buy 4 and take $10 off! Shop Now! 360-466-2229.

Skagit River Traders~ now has two new lines of great men's sportswear to explore. We are also going to be handling hand sewn shoes for men and in Skagit River Boutique we will be carrying women's casual shoes. Drop by and explore the possibilities.

Nasty Jack's Antiques ~ Welcomes Castaway Dave's Old Time Photography to our store. 360-472-0307. 15 minutes of fun and a lifetime memory. Portraits printed while you wait. Also, bring the kids in to ride our vintage kiddie rides. Located at 103 E. Morris Street. Furniture, gifts & fun since 1972.

May 12~Native Springs ~ Monday, May 12th 6:30pm Bowenwork Soft Tissue Therapy Workshop by Nancy Clark, LMT, RBT. 125 E Washington, La Conner 360-708-8313 to register-- $5

May 14~La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum presents their new Exhibit: “Creative Clothing-One Woman’s Journey” Reception with the Artist Anita Luvera Mayer from 11 am-3 pm. Located at 703 S. 2nd St., 360-466-4288.

May 15, 16 & 17 ~ 5th Biennial Skagit River Poetry Festival. Thirty-seven poets. Opening Night Lucille Clifton at Maple Hall, 7:30 pm. Call 888-290-6398 or visit

May 17~La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum "Tantalizing Tales of Scotland's Tartan" and "The Textile in the Tapestry of History" from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. Cost is $10.00, Seating is limited, call 360-466-4288 for reservations.

May 17~Dulce Plate~ Saturday May 17th 6 pm. Five Course Wine Dinner with San Juan Island Winery. $79 per person. Call 360-466-1630 to RSVP. Located at 508 Morris Street.

May 23~Hellam’s Vineyard announces their Winemaker’s Dinner at Kerstin’s Restaurant. Dinner will feature fine wines of ANIMALE winery. Call 466-1758 for reservations

May 24 ~La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum Reception with the Artists from the Association of Pacific Northwest Quilters 6th Invitational Traveling Exhibit from 11am-3pm "Spice of life!" 360-466-4288.

May 29~Lincoln Theatre presents India’s acclaimed father-son sitar duo, Pandit Shivnath Mishra and his son Deobrat Mishra. 7:30 pm, $20 general admission. Located at 712 S. 1st St. Mount Vernon. Call 360.336.8955

May 30~Lincoln Theatre presents Gye Nyame Ensemble. This group is led by Saeed Abbas, who learned his art while still a child from his grandfather and the elders of the Hausa tribe in Ghana. 7:00 pm, $15 adults, reserved seating. Located at 712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon. Call 360.336.8955

May 31~"Caffeine: An Addictive Musical" 6:30PM No Host bar and appetizers. Dinner and Show take place at the La Conner Seafood & Prime Rib House. Call (360) 466-3101 / (888) 466-4113 for reservations.

May 31~Bears 'N Friends ~ is having a Steiff Trunk Show on Saturday, May 31, from 11-4. There will be samples of the new 2008 Steiff worldwide and North American exclusives, goodie bags and a desert table. Claire Steiff Meisel will be signing pieces and visiting with collectors. Call 360-466-3528 for more information.

May 31~Organic Matters ~ Wednesday, May 31st "Sugar Scrub" 6-8 pm Make an all natural exfoliant for face, body, and even feet! Choose from these bright, summertime fragrances: Lemon Citrus, Honey/Oat & Peppermint/Lavender. Call to register (360-466-4012), or reserve on line.