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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 here is a list of … Read More

Sculptor Georgia Gerber works on giant clay ducks.

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.

Crew filiming The Hour After Westerly at The Fort Casey Inn.

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 Sossamon.  Jacobson is recognizable from … Read More

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.

Art and Artists

The Whidbey Working Artists have their summer open studio tour showing their work, their place, and where the artist and the art are one.

A Real-Life Wonderland Door?

Imagine stumbling across a tiny door perched in a tree. It takes leaving this carefully crafted door behind to find its true purpose.