We were virtual strangers who had been introduced by an artist friend. She a photographer, me an interior designer and the mutual friend a sculptor. The Arts & Humanities slogan, “creativity connects us” has never rung truer than on the day I met with photographer...

Something New aims to provide both a dynamic public art experience and an ongoing opportunity for sculptors from around the Pacific Northwest to exhibit their work. The project brings a collection of sculptures to three outdoor sites around Winslow for a yearlong...

Storied history, vibrant community and art converge at Pleasant Beach Village in Lynwood Center. Situated at the south end of Bainbridge Island steps away from the waterfront, the laid-back vibe and gentle pace of this unexpected Tudor-style village mirrors its slow...

They say, you can take the girl out of the city, but you can’t take the city out of the girl. Manhattan was home for decades. Forty years of fierce loyalty to her virtues and vice. Forty years of being captive to and captivated by the kaleidoscopic decoupage that is...

Located in the dusty parking lot of the Green Light Garage which is situated at the innermost cradle of Eagle Harbor, is an old-timey billboard - next to a creek, behind a dumpster. But before we get to the billboard, let’s first consider the implausible existence of...

It’s safe to say I’m a bit of a Chatty Cathy. I adore the art of conversation and believe dynamic conversation results from the meeting of active and curious minds. Every conversation is an invitation to know someone, learn, and feel something. The exchange of...

I couldn't wait to get my hands on Mercury Michael – as an interview subject, of course. For perhaps the two of you left on the island who don’t know Mercury, you’re about to, and yes, Mercury is his real name. As soon as I learned I’d be interviewing Mercury, I...

I’m not going to lie, people: Moving out of my wonderful, westward-facing, waterfront home to live in a “cozy” studio apartment was an adjustment, to be sure. So too was leaving my long-term relationship and one of my dogs. Lordy, this is sounding like a country song,...