12/4/08

December 2008 Special, Happenings & Events

La Conner Staycation ~ Many of La Conner’s lodging, dining, and shopping options are offering “Staycation” specials for visitor’s staying a minimum of 3 nights. You will need to show your Staycation Certificate for Dining and Shopping Discounts. Certificates are presented at the time of check- in at participating lodging. Call La Conner Chamber for more details: 360.466.4778 or info@laconnerchamber.com


LODGING:
The Heron Inn & Watergrass Day Spa~For a 2 night stay in a deluxe queen room or fireplace suite receive 50% off one massage, for a 3 night stay, receive one free massage Sunday -Thursday. To all our Canadian visitors, The Heron Inn & Watergrass Day Spa will be accepting the Canadian dollar at par on room reservations and spa services from now until December 31st, 2008. 360-466-4626 or 877-883-8899

Katy’s Inn Bed & Breakfast ~ Stay 2 nights; get the 3rd night half-off, Sunday-Thursday. 866-528-9746

Hotel Planter~Stay two nights; get the 3rd night half-off. Sunday-Thursday, not including holidays. 800-488-5409

La Conner Channel Lodge/Country Inn ~ Stay 2 nights; get the 3rd night free, Sunday-Thursday.(360) 466-1500 or (888) 466-4113.

Queen of the Valley Inn ~ "Financial Relief Package" 25% off one night, 30% off 2 nights, 35% off 3 nights Call 360.466.4578 for more information.

Estep’s Residences ~ Stay in one of our four daily rentals for three consecutive nights (any day of the week) and get the third night half off. Call 360-466-2116 for more information * For our Canadian neighbors we'd like to offer the cost of your stay at par.

Benson Farmstead Bed & Breakfast ~ Stay 2 nights; get the 3rd night half-off, Sunday-Thursday. (360) 757-0578

Best Western Cottontree Inn ~ $89 per night, 3 night minimum. 800-662-6886

Ravenskeep Guest House – Stay 3 nights and get the 3rd night half off. 360-941-4438

DINING:
Farmhouse Restaurant ~ 20% discount up to $100 on food only. (360) 466-4411

Nell Thorn Restaurant ~ 10% discount on food only. Now open for lunch! (360) 466-4261

La Conner Seafood and Prime Rib House ~ free dessert or appetizer with purchase of 2 full priced meals. (360) 466-4014



OTHER:
Blue Water Massage ~ $15 off any massage treatment. Call for appointment (360) 333-8811

Childhood Bliss ~ 10% off all non-sale items. (360) 466-2229

Queen of the Valley Inn~Shop Like Royalty. The Queen of the Valley Inn is offering limousine day trips from Seattle (and surrounding area) to La Conner for girlfriend shopping trips and afternoon tea or wine tasting with The Queen. October through December. 7-day advance reservation required. Overnight stays and spa treatments offered as well. 360.466.4578 or 888.999.1404

Bears ‘N Friends ~ 10% off all non-sale items. (360) 466-3528

Ginger Grater/Olive Shoppe ~ 10% off all non-sale items (cash or check only). (360) 466-4161

Ravenskeep Antiques – 10% off any purchase. (360) 941-4438

Step Outside ~ 10% off all non-sale items. (360) 466-3397

Wyman Park ~ free gift to anyone with current Staycation Certificate (360) 466-4148


Native Springs~ Santa Baby! Enjoy your holiday time off and play tourist in La Conner. Come in together and have a foot soak and wonderful warm clay on your legs and feet. Chat and enjoy hot tea. $70.00 for both call 708-8313 to schedule your appointment. Native Springs is located at 125 Washington St. La Conner. Offer good through December only.http://www.nativesprings.com/

Mary Davis Lighting ~ Has moved to 402 Morris Street. Joining Mary is Tom Minifie from Brass Lamp Antiques in Snohomish. Please stop by and visit their expanded offerings in vintage and custom lighting. 466-3495 http://www.marydavislighting.com/

Christianson's Nursery~ Wreath machines are set up for individuals to make their own custom wreaths. Cost is $5.00 which pays for the wreath form and use of the machines. Call 360-466-3821 or stop by 15806 Best Rd. Available through December 24th.

Palmers is offering 2 specials ~ Chicken & Shells Friday nights 4-8 pm and Happy Couples Special Sunday nights 5-8 pm Call (360) 466-3147 for reservations. Located at 512 S. 1st St.

Seeds Bistro & Bar ~ Offers Meatloaf Mondays, Taco Tuesdays, Wine Wednesdays and Local Thursdays from 5-9 pm. Call (360) 466-3280 for reservations. Located at 623 Morris St.

La Conner Quilt Museum~ Holiday Bazaar: Celebrating the spirit of the season, the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum invites you to our Holiday Bazaar at the Gaches Mansion from November 7 through December 28. The proceeds from your purchases assist with Museum operating expenses during the long, dark days of winter. Friends of the Museum who wish to donate items to this bazaar are welcome to drop off donations now through the month of December. 360-466-4288 http://www.laconnerquilts.com/

Museum of Northwest Art ~ October 18th - January 4th We are thrilled to present master glass artist Sonja Blomdahl, on the last stop of her traveling exhibit, bringing this major 25-year retrospective home to the Northwest. This exhibit features more than 30 blown glass vessels, luminous in color and graceful in form - hallmarks of Blomdahl's distinctive style. "As an artist, my focus has been with the vessel. In the vessel, I find the form to be of primary importance. It holds the space. In a sense, the vessel is a 'history of my breath;' it contains the volume within. If I have done things correctly, the profile of the piece is a continuous curve, the shape is full, and the opening confident."We are also proud to introduce Shelley Muzylowski Allen with her first solo museum exhibit, Modern Menagerie. Muzylowski Allen creates animal-themed glass sculpture. Her work demonstrates fluency with equine anatomy, with strong and graceful forms in a palette of earthy, deep, and metallic hues. Vital to Muzylowski Allen's creative process are her surroundings - the rural landscapes of Skagit County. 360-466-4446 http://www.museumofnwart.org/

Skagit County Historical Museum~ presents Key Ingredients: America by Food, a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition which delves into the historical, regional and social traditions that merge in meals at the American table. The exhibition will open November 15 and continue through January 4 and will give Skagit County an opportunity to celebrate the region's food heritage.Through a selection of artifacts, photographs and illustrations, Key Ingredients examines how culture, ethnicity, landscape and tradition influence the foods and flavors we enjoy across the nation. The exhibition looks at the evolution of the American kitchen and how food industries have responded to the technological innovations that have enabled Americans to choose an ever-wider variety of frozen, prepared and fresh foods. Skagit County Historical Museum is located at 501 4th Street, La Conner(360) 466-3365 Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. http://www.skagitcounty.net/

La Conner Quilt Museum~ September 24, 2008 through December 28, 2008"SiX Stories" An Exhibition of Contemporary Art Textiles "SiX Stories" is the work of: Bobby Britnell Laura Kemshall Linda Kemshall Edwina MacKinnon Catherine Nicholls Marie Roper The artists are from the United Kingdom and Canada and this is the first time their work together will be shown in the United States. They believe that all people are affected by the "stories" that they encounter as they travel through life. These could be the stories they hear as children, the oral history of a place and time, or the everyday stories that come to them them as they move through life. Each member of SiX has challenged herself to think about stories, legends and story telling and to then translate the mental images that the stories conjure into drawings, paintings and textile art. An important priority for SiX is to produce stimulating new work for exhibition while working together as a group and to strive to maintain the unique personal identity of each member. The design process is a vital element of the artists' work and where the venue permits, exhibitions will attempt to illustrate this by including sketchbooks and other source material alongside final pieces, so telling of the artistic journey as well as the final destination. The La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum is located at 703 S. 2nd St., (360) 466-4288. Open Wednesday - Sunday 11-4. http://www.laconnerquilts.com/


December 5th ~ La Conner Retirement Inn will host Magician Frank Dunn at 4:00pm for a Native American Magic Show. Frank Dunn performs magic illusions that incorporate Native American culture, art, and story telling. This event is free! Bring the Family! Join the Magic! 204 N. First La Conner 466-5700

December 6th ~ Wyman Park & Step Outside will have a Holiday Open House Music, Chocolate & Wine…..O My from 2pm-7pm. Door Prizes, Drawings and more! Wyman Park is located at 107 S 1st & Step Outside is located at 105 S 1st.

December 6th & 13th~ Santa Claus Days will be at the La Conner Fruit & Produce from 11am-2pm He will be posing for pictures in exchange for cash to help La Conner Kiwanis buy Christmas dinner & gifts for local families. Bring your camera and some cash and Santa will glad to pose for a picture with your child or pet!

December 6th~Community Tree Lighting at 5:00pm in Gilkey Square. There will be music, singing, refreshments and a visit from Santa. For more information contact the La Conner Visitor Information Center at 466-4778. www.laconnerchamber.com

December 7th~ Museum of Northwest Art presents Visualizing the Beast: Utilitarian to Divine Artist’s Talk Shelly Muzolowski will present her artwork and current exhibition, Modern Menagerie. The Museum is located at 121 S. 1st La Conner. Call 466-4446 for more information.

December 12th~La Conner Institute of Performing Arts presents Holly Graham! Holly will be performing at maple Hall at 7:30pm. Holly will entertain you with her joyful and original collection of songs and stories about life. Bring a sense of humor and be prepared to sing. Tickets are available at The Next Chapter at 466-2665 or visit http://www.laconnearts.com/

December 13th~ La Conner Lighted Boat Parade is themed this year “Twas the Lights before Christmas” and begins at 6:30pm. The Swinomish Yacht Club will set off its traditional run from the Port of La Conner and follow the channel to Shelter Bay. Call the Swinomish yacht Club at 466-4902 or 206-297-0206 for boat participation.

December 13th ~ Organic Matters celebrates it’s 13th anniversary! Everything in the store is 13% off. Shop online at www.organic-matters.com and receive 7% off. Located at 707 S. 1st St, (360) 466-4012

December 13th ~ The Artist’s Remarque will have an Artist Reception featuring Doug Landreth from 10:30am-7:30pm. There will be over 75 pieces of his photographic masterpieces on display. Enjoy Appetizers and Hot Apple Cider while you shop! Located at 128 S 1st.