La Conner May Newsletter
Now in it's second printing! Be sure to stop by the Visitor Information Center as you enter La Conner at 606 Morris Street to pick up your Coupon Book. With 70 coupons for Mueums, Lodging, Dining, Services, and Shops - you can't go wrong for only $1.00! Good for all of 2009. Know someone planning to visit? Great gift for
Mother's Day.
the La Conner Brewing Company will host local author Tom Robbins for a special book signing on Tuesday, May 5 from 6:30-8:00 pm. Come early for dinner and purchase Tom's new book, "B is for Beer". La Conner Brewing Company is located at 117 S. First St, (360) 466-1415. Books are provided by The Next Chapter Bookstore at 721 S. First St, (360) 466-2665.
La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum ~ hosts two exhibits running through June 28, 2009. "Vision in Fibers" curated by Shiela Groman. Sheila Groman’s fiber art can be described as “original contemporary traditionals.” The second exhibit is "Birdscapes" curated by Karin Franzen. Karin Franzen, a 26-year resident of Alaska and a full-time studio artist, creates art quilts that are both innovative and soundly tied to tradition. Her work revolves around one of her favorite subjects, the birds of Alaska. Located at 703 S. Second St., La Conner.
Lincoln Theatre ~ presents "Greater Tuna" on Thursday, May 7th at 7:30 pm. Two actors play 22 characters in famous quick change comedy. Tickets are $24.50 & $29.50. "Booker T" comes to the Lincoln Theatre on Saturday, May 16th at 8:00 pm. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and arguabley the most famous Hammond B3 player in history! Tickets are $25 & $30. The Lincoln Theatre is located at 712 S. First St, Mount Vernon. Call (360) 336-8955 for tickets. http://www.lincolntheatre.org/
Museum of Northwest Art ~ Has two exhibits currently running through June 14. "Finds Refined" is a group show featuring emerging and established artists who use found matter in subtle or amazing ways in their creations. Reused or ordinary materials are essential to the work, for aesthetic reasons or to incorporate its history or past life. The second exhibit is Phillip Levine Survey: Sculpture, Drawings, Paintings. In the second floor galleries, the Museum of Northwest Art presents a survey of sculpture, drawings, and paintings by Phillip Levine.
RoozenGaarde ~ Blooming Tulips can still be found in RoozenGaarde's display fields and will continue to look beautiful through at least Mother’s Day. Very popular late tulip varieties such as Greenland, Spring Green, Queen of the Night, the Parrots, Ice Cream, and all of the elegant French tulip varieties are now posing for their close ups. Located at 15867 Beaver Marsh Rd, (360) 424-5533.
Skagit County Historical Museum - Popular exhibit returns to the Skagit County Historical Museum: “Harvesting the Light: Images of Contemporary Skagit Farm Life” . This fun exhibit will run through September 27, 2009. The Skagit County Historical Museum is located at 501 S. Fourth St, 360-466-3365. Open Tuesday - Sunday 11-5 pm. www.skagitcounty.net/museum
LODGING SPECIALS IN LA CONNER FOR MAY ARE:
Estep 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.
Katy’s Inn - is offering a May special Sunday - Thursday. Stay 2-nights and receive $50.00 discount or stay 3-nights and receive your third night FREE! Call 866-528-9746 or book online.
Queen of the Valley Inn - bed and breakfast is offering a "Royal Stimulus" special of 20% off 2 nights or more and 30% off a 3-night stay in May. Come see where your food is grown, in the Skagit Valley! Call 888-999-1404.
Skagit Bay Hideaway - is offering your private condo at $199/2-nights and $219 for a one night stay (by chance). Enjoy our new “TREE HOUSE”, an exciting addition to the Hideaway!! An elevated covered deck set in the trees, housing a two person hot tub and fireplace. Relax in the soothing water, with a fire flickering next to you, as you look out over the bay. Open for nightly guests, 360- 466-2262
DINING SPECIALS IN LA CONNER FOR MAY ARE:
La Conner Brewing Company ~ presents author Tom Robbins on Tuesday, May 5 from 6:30-8:00 pm. Tom will be signing his new book "B is for Beer", books are provided by the Next Chapter and will be for sale. La Conner Brewing Company is located at 117 S. First Street, (360) 466-1415.
Seed’s Bistro & Bar ~ is offering live music on Thursday nights from 6:00-9:00 pm. Located at 623 Morris Street at the entrance to La Conner in the Tillinghast building. Call (360) 466-3280 for reservations.
SERVICES AND SPECIALS FOR LA CONNER IN MAY ARE:
Native Springs ~ is offering a "Hard Hat Special" during May. For as little as $45 you can have 1.5 hours of bliss and a radiant face....for the extra trouble. Complimentary ear plugs. Native Springs is located at 125 E. Washington St. (360) 708-8313.
MERCHANT SPECIALS IN LA CONNER FOR MAY ARE:
Bears 'N Friends ~ will be hosting a Steiff Turnk Show on Saturday, May 30th, 11-4 pm. Claire Steiff Meisel, granddaughter of Richard Steiff, creator of the teddy bear, will be in the store signing pieces. There will be door prizes, goodie bags and samples of the new Steiff line for 2009. Located at 509 S. First St, (360) 466-3528.
Childhood Bliss ~ celebrates Mother's Day the entire month of May. Mention La Conner Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter and receive 20% off Diaper Bags! Shop Online Too! 521 Morris Street, (360) 466-BABY (2229).
Christianson’s Nursery ~ offers several workshops in May; Paint a Birdhouse for Mother's Day, Friday May 8th 6-7 pm, cost $9. Container Gardening Part 1, Friday May 15th 6-7:30 pm. Container Gardening Part 2, May 22nd 6-7:30 pm. Cooking with Herbs: Extolling the Humble Vegetable, Friday May 29th 6-7:30 pm, cost $12. LOcated at 15806 Best Rd, (360) 466-3821.
Hellam’s Vineyard ~ has moved into a new location, still in the Lime Dock building, at 109 N. First Street. Wine tasting events for May happen every Saturday. Check http://www.hellamsvineyard/ for the weekly schedule. Special 20% case discounts available on day of each tasting, mixed ok.
Something Blue Bridal Boutique ~ May Specials! All new bridesmaid orders receive 10% to 30% off retail. The more bridesmaids you have the more you save. Brands include Dessy, After Six, and Badgley Mischka Bridesmaids. Offer good through May 31.All new Mother of the Occasion gowns ordered through May 31 receive 15% off retail. We are the exclusive retailer for Modern Trousseau Mother of the Occasion wear in Washington. 623 Morris St., Suite E-3, La Conner, 360-466-0415
La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum ~ Textile Enrichment Series at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum in May: “Clothworks” with Ted Hoffman, president of Clothworks manufacturing, Saturday, May 9, 2009, 1-3 pm. Clothworks is the Seattle-based manufacturing company. You will recognize the name as the fabric featured at the Western Washington Quilt Shop Hop. Cost $5.00, includes admission to all Museum exhibits. Seating is limited. Location 703 South 2nd St, PO Box 1270, La Conner, WA 98257-1270. Phone 360-466-4288.
The Museum of Northwest Art ~ POETRY AND CONVERSATIONS AT MONA. Poets Michael Daley, Chris Dombrowski & Tim McNulty visit on Thursday, May 7, 7:00 pm. Join us for an evening of poetry and conversation. $5 Admission goes to support poets in the schools.FAMILY ART DAY: CREATIVE SAMPLINGGretchen Bennett, artist. Saturday, May 16, Session I: 11am-1pm or Session II: 2pm-4pm.Explore the power and spontaneity of sampling. Use stickers, contact paper, magazines, and other found materials. Create and enjoy your own artwork.Registration is limited to 15 participants per session. To register: Call (360) 466-4446, Ext. 108. Free with Museum admission. Admission for MoNA members is Always Free!
Skagit County Historical Museum ~ be sure to get your name in for the Museum’s annual Quilt Raffle. All cotton and queen size, this beauty was made by the Conway Quilters. Raffle tickets are available for $1 each at the Museum and drawing is December 1. All proceeds benefit the Museum. The Skagit County Historical Museum is located at 501 S. 4th Street, at the top of the hill in La Conner. For more information, call 466.3365. www.skagitcounty.net/museum
FEATURED LA CONNER BUSINESS FOR MAY:
COTTONS
For the past nineteen years Cottons has celebrated real women by creating a clothing store that offers more than just clothes. Our customers have always been our true inspiration and our goal is to offer clothing and accessories that speak to a women’s very essence.The clothing at Cottons is distinctive, relaxed, versatile and comfortable. With a contemporary palette of rich colors and unique textures. Our customer can always express her individual style. These inspired selections are for everyday life in easy-care natural fabrics.Whether shopping for a new outfit or looking for an imaginative gift, our customer’s needs are always our first priority. We offer inspiration and creativity in helping our customers achieve the look they’re searching for or finding that ‘little something’ for a special person.Complimentary gift wrapping is always available and we offer Free Shipping for any order over $100, within the United States. We look forward to your next visit in La Conner!Open daily from 10am to 6pmLocated at 714 South First StreetPhone: 360.466.5825 or Toll Free at 800.995.5825Visit us online at http://www.cottonslaconner.com/
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