Explore Local Music
Celebrate Whidbey and Camano Islands’ deep roots in music and art.
Bailey’s Corner Store
Built around 1909, the store was originally a schoolhouse. In 1939, it became the area’s general store and remains so today.
An Insider’s Embrace of Camano Island
Camano Island is a wonderful escape from urban life, and here’s some insider information as to what to do and where to eat when you come visit.
Is Our Love for Outdoor Art Caused by Mother Nature?
Why do we have so much outdoor art? Maybe it’s simply because we love both the outdoors and art. You decide.
Art Lives on Camano Island
Camano Island is filled with studios and galleries from artists drawn to the island by the region’s natural beauty.
Affordable Family Fun at the Blue Fox Drive In
Despite the impressive extent of the business (which includes go-carts, an arcade, and a screen-printing business as well as the drive in movies), you somehow simultaneously feel that you’re at a big backyard party.
A Dozen Romantic Places to Propose on Whidbey and Camano Islands
Whidbey and Camano Islands are filled with romantic backdrops for a marriage proposal. We offer 11 memorable and unique places to pop the question.
Art? It’s Our “Second Nature!”
Our spectacular natural setting is great for outdoor enthusiasts and also fertile grounds for sparking human creativity.
The Price Sculpture Forest Delights With Art to Fire Your Imagination
What’s better than a walk in the woods? Add amazing sculptures around nearly every turn!
The Hour After Westerly
When a man who revels in timeliness and predictability loses an hour and finds a mystery, it produces a haunting puzzle about what might have been. That’s “The Hour After Westerly” a short film mostly shot on Whidbey Island. For a limited time, it’s available online.
Island Movie Magic
Updated 2/21/23 Ever watch a movie and immediately want to go there? Maybe you’re so enchanted you even find yourself scouring the IMDB page, trying to figure out where this thing was filmed. All too often we’re disappointed to find it’s on a sound stage, or some beautiful location that’s too far-flung to reach. But…
Artist Portrait: Georgia Gerber
Georgia Gerber specializes in whimsical sculptures from singing ducks to Langley’s boy and dog. Her most famous piece is the pig at Pike Place Market.
Your Inner Artist Will Be Inspired on Whidbey and Camano Islands
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Central Whidbey Locations Star in Short Film
“In my mind, ‘The Hour After Westerly’ and Whidbey Island are inseparable.” PRODUCER – DIRECTOR NATE BELL Yet another crew has wrapped up shooting on Whidbey Island. This time, independent producers from Los Angeles finished principal shooting in Central Whidbey for the short film, “The Hour After Westerly.” The film stars Peter Jacobson and Shannyn…
Spotlight on Camano Island’s Secret Gallery
The Australia-based “Food•Wine•Travel” is taking readers on a tour of Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park on Camano Island.
Northwest Glass Quest
Watch how the glass balls that are the sought-after prizes at Glassquest are made by the father and son-team of Mark and Marcus Ellinger.
The Love Locks of Oak Harbor
The love lock tradition has come to Oak Harbor. The engraved padlocks, fastened to chain link in the shape of a heart on the side of a downtown building called The Loft. But there’s a twist on this enduring symbol of love.
These are dedicated to the men and women who serve our country.
Oak Harbor Art Trail
Public Art is spread throughout Oak Harbor. Use this guide to find its artistic gems. Some pieces are by local artists others are nationally known.