Last night was the last night for MiCasita in its “old” location…Gregg & the gang closed the doors there & will re-open soon at spot in the Best Western where Homesteaders was last year & earlier this year….

When Zip San Juan opened late last year, and got off to a roaring start of a first summer this past year, the main reason as far as I can tell was the ebullient & positive & cheerful way that Pat & Stella Moll-Nevins do business. If you ever wonder whether word of mouth works  Continue Reading

Island Stage Left’s Omnium Gatherum continues this week for its last week, with shows Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at Roche Harbor at 7:30. The Christmas Eve shows are by reservation and Helen tells me that the 6:30 show is sold out but there are now 6 seats available for the 4:00 show and a short waiting  Continue Reading

Thanks to Jessica Hagy, Indexed.

Dozens & dozens of kids & their parents made their way to the Grange to see Santa & help decorate the tree there, sing, and eat cookies on Saturday….this annual event is a favorite for new & old islanders alike.

Here’s the word from Kirk for this Christmas: 10-30% off Instruments, Assesories, Stocking Stuffers, Lessons & Gift Certificates Our mission revolves around one basic premise… “Everyone has a song to sing…. everyone has music to make!” It is our desire to assist anyone and everyone in sharing their musical talent. By providing new and vintage  Continue Reading

It’s great to hear our local musicians get good press – here’s Julia and the Dream‘s first official in-print review in Bellingham’s Whats Up? As a credit to their exceptionally interesting album, your average Top 40 doofus won’t give a damn about Julia and the Dream. This record will not work for everybody as it  Continue Reading

Ron & Trish Lehman are pretty proud: Nicholas Joseph (Nick) Lehman and Ashlee Jo Ross were married on Sept. 10, 2011 at Bear Creek Country Club in Woodinville, WA. Nick is employed by Pioneer Cable and works out of Lynnwood, while Ashlee is a financial analyst at AT&T in Redmond, WA. They met while attending  Continue Reading

Just checked with Judy Chovan, who saw a preview of the show – she reports you don’t want to miss this one! I meant to tell you if you have a chance go see Omnium Gatherum – it is just a perfect blend of music and poetry and readings – amazing talent and great holiday  Continue Reading

Proof it was cold last weekend – Carlys Allen got ice flowers on her windshield Saturday morning. Pretty this time of year!

Let’s see what’s up: • Just got this nice note from Lisa Adamo: Jodi Calhoun is a very old and dear friend of mine.  Could you somehow, some way, find a way to wish her a very Happy Birthday from Lisa tomorrow (December 15th)?  I don’t have her email or phone any more, but I  Continue Reading

Got this two-part note about the annual Christmas Island event from Santa & his crew – here’s the scoop for Saturday’s event for the kids, and Sunday’s Holiday Dance: CHRISTMAS ISLAND An evening with  Santa Claus Saturday December 17th Please join us at the Grange Hall for an old fashioned Christmas Celebration! Doors open from  Continue Reading

It’s the last Artists Talk of the season today at Waterworks Gallery – here’s more from Ruth: Please join me Thursday, December 15th at 4pm to meet and listen to Lisa Gilley and David Ridgway. They will talk about their passions for painting, and answer your questions. They interpret and paint the Islands and the  Continue Reading

Always loved Jewel, and always loved her version of O, Holy Night….

Only ten days till Christmas! Only seven till Solstice! Only two & half weeks till 2012! Only two minutes till the coffee’s ready! Let’s get this day going: • I’m hearing that a bunch of stores on First Street are staying open till 7pm tomorrow (Thursday), with specials & food & cookies & all things  Continue Reading