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Arts in the Valley and Beyond
First Friday, NuArt and the Most Creative Float
 Well, it was another fine week for the arts in the valley and beyond. For art lovers the first Friday of the month is always a treat and that is true for me no less than anyone else in the valley. However knowing that I would not be able ...
NCW to Haiti
The Haiti Connection - Episode V - Homeward Bound
The final episode of The Haiti Connection daily diaries is a personal reflection of the trip as experienced by crew.
NCW to Haiti
The Haiti Connection - Daily Diary Episode IV - Delivering Hope
Thursday, Oly and Jeff once again followed the Wenatchee Rotary Group as they distributed 100 single home sized water filtration systems to families in Milot and the surrounding areas.
Arts in the Valley and Beyond
William Reese show, Glass Two Ways and the Heaing Power of Art
 What great art I have had the privilege of enjoying these past couple of days in the valley and beyond. Wednesday was my day to docent at Two Rivers Gallery. And, as it turned out it was just the right day to be there. First off Fran Reese brought ...
NCW to Haiti
The Haiti Connection - Daily Video Diary - Episode III
The third episode of The Haiti Connection follows the Wenatchee medical team as they treat patients and train medical staff in Milot, Haiti.
NCW to Haiti
The Haiti Connection - Daily Video Diaries - Episodes I & II
A two-man film crew from North 40 Productions has joined a group of humanitarians from Wenatchee that have traveled to Milot, Haiti for the last 20 years to deliver aid. Our goal is to document the efforts of a local group comprised of medical personnel, Rotary members and other volunteers who are delivering much-needed aid to a small town about 100 miles north of Port au Prince, the capitol city of Haiti.
Living Well
Wine and the Stars and the Music
Sometimes it's just a bit of magic: a delicious dinner paired with the perfect wine, and in the background, a long-ago hit performed by one of my favorite musicians.
Arts in the Valley and Beyond
A Night At the Museum, Dino Bird Beak and More
 Well, it’s been another fine week for art in the valley and beyond. On Tuesday, Martha Flores finished up her ‘I am the Earth’ project out at the Osborn Elementary school in Leavenworth. I couldn’t accompany her due to projects here in town, so it was on her to ...
Arts in the Valley and Beyond
High School Students Teachers Art and Opportunity
 Well, it’s been a busy, interesting and fun filled week for art in the valley and beyond. Last weekend Two Rivers Gallery participated in the Home and Garden Show in a booth shared with the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center. They raffled three of Hank Langeman's hand carved ...
Arts in the Valley and Beyond
Two First Fridays From the Trippy to the Traditional
Well, I’m back from California… the OC to be exact. And, so Knowing I would miss the third year anniversary of Two Rivers Gallery’s First Friday and ‘Celebration of the Membership’ at the co-op gallery, I made sure to get in there and get some pics prior to First Friday ...
Arts in the Valley and Beyond
Birds, Bowls and Trolls, Classes and Calls for Artists
Well, there’s plenty going on for artists and art lover this week and this month in and out of town. Here in town the Wenatchee Empty Bowls' project continues. The first community painting last month was a success! They had 90 bowls painted. On March 10th the second day of ...
Arts in the Valley and Beyond
Lucus, Ishii, Weagant, Confluence Borders, Festivals and Great Art
Well, as promised the weekend turned out to be a full and worthwhile art filled adventure. Saturday, after writing my last art blog, I headed over to the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center. There I was happily confronted with a lively mix of parents and kids participating in yet ...
Arts in the Valley and Beyond
Empty Bowles to Full Palettes
Well, there’s lots going on for art in the valley and beyond. Saturday was the third annual general meeting and social for the Two Rivers Gallery which was well attended and a good deal of fun as well. This year meeting of the membership was held right in the gallery ...
Arts in the Valley and Beyond
Art Barn Beach to the Town Toyota Center and Back
 Well, an exciting and fulfilling weekend it was in the valley for art this weekend. For starters was the much anticipated Artist Reception for the Martha Flores “Inflorescence” exhibit at the Icicle Arts Gallery in Leavenworth at the Barn Beach Reserve on Friday night. The art and the food ...
Arts in the Valley and Beyond
Serenity, Symbolism, Surrealism and Passionate Poetry
 Well, last night was First Friday in Wenatchee and what a great experience it was to get out and see the art around town. Before the festivities could begin I helped deliver and install some more sculptures at Two Rivers Gallery and while I was there took a few ...
Arts in the Valley and Beyond
First Friday January 2012... Perfect!
 What a delight to the eyes was the first First Friday of 2012. I began my art journey with a visit to the new still in development gallery of Lila Putnum. For years she was displaying her art at the solon just outside her new digs. While I was ...
Arts in the Valley and Beyond
Warm Colors, Intense Emotion, Raku Boxes and Bronze Sculptures
 Well, the year ended much as it began and as it was lived for art and artists in the valley and beyond.[Image](http://wenatcheeworld.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/blogs/entry_img/2012/Jan/01/TRG_january_2012_and_Terrys_pots_003.JPG) Much of the last two days of the year were spent for many local artists in the process of changing out art and preparing for the January ...
Living Well
The Giving Season Revisited
Sometimes we need reminding that what held true last year is important today, perhaps even moreso, at this season of giving.
Arts in the Valley and Beyond
Dulcimers, Luthiers, Heidi's Good Road and All Things Musical
Well, today I’m feeling rather musical, or at least musically inspired. I am thinking not only of the art of making music, but the art of making musical instruments. I began thinking about instruments and inspired to write of them when I heard of the upcoming presentation of Heidi Muller ...