Myer demonstrates dream catchers at GMAG monthly meeting
Janet Myer will demonstrate how to make dream catchers at the January meeting of the Greater Marysville Artists’ Guild starting at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7, in the Red Barn at Jennings Park. Myer is a talented artist who paints recurring themes incorporating traditions, legends and tribal colors from her Cowlitz Native American heritage, as well as diverse subjects like jazz singers and architecture. She has a fine arts degree from the University of Puget Sound.
All are invited to join the program whichis followed by a short meeting. For information call Shirley Fulfs at 360-435-3887.
Chamber music for New Year’s Day concert
Chamber Music 1800 celebrates the New Year with a relatively short, hour-long period-instrument performance of chamber music from around 1800 by colleagues of Mozart and Haydn. The performance features special guest cellist Martin Bonham of Victoria, B.C., violinist and violist Stephen Creswell, of Seattle and flutist Jeffrey Cohan of Conway on at 7 p.m., New Year’s Day, Jan. 1 at Fir-Conway Lutheran Church, 18101 Fir Island Road.
Admission is by a suggested free will offering of $12. Youth 18 and under encouraged to attend for free. For information call 360-445-3164.
Manga and gaming
Fans of manga and anime can share their enthusiasm with other teens while discussing their favorites at the Arlington Library’s Manga Book Group, 3 p.m., Monday, Jan. 5. Snacks are provided by the Friends of the Arlington Library.
Teens are also invited to play “Rock Band” at the Arlington Library, using library equipment, or bring your own at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7. Snacks are provided in this program supported by the Sno-Isle Foundation and the Friends of the Arlington Library.
Kids Kwilt Kamp
The WSU Snohomish County Extension Clothing and Textile Advisors are hosting a one-day Quilt Camp Retreat for youth ages 8-17. Youth are invited to come and learn the basics of quilting, cutting, sewing and finishing. Projects will include a wall hanging and pot holders, along with games, prizes and lots of fun for everyone. Lunch, dinner and snacks will be provided. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 10 at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett.
Cost is $20 per child, including meals and snacks. For more information or to register, contact Ginger Seitz at 425-338-2400 ext. 5545 or gseitz@wsu.edu.
Book group to discuss “The Mists of Avalon”
The Arlington Library’s Book Group will discuss “The Mists of Avalon” by Marion Zimmer Bradley at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 13. For teens and adults, newcomers are always welcome, at 135 N. Washington Ave. in Arlington. For information call 360-435-3033.
Bluegrass is coming to Arlington BPAC
The Arlington Arts Council has booked two very different bluegrass bands to perform in the Byrnes Performing Arts Center in Arlington. An old-timey, gospel sort of bluegrass by Marley’s Ghost featuring Ed Littlefield and friends, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21 and a livelier, younger take on bluegrass by Rhonda Vincent & her band, Rage, will play Saturday, March 21. Tickets are $16.50 and $22.50 at www.byrnesperformingarts.org or at Flowers by George, 335 N. Olympic Ave. in Arlington.
