The Weekender section of The Arlington Times and The Marysville Globe strives to record the creative spirit of the people in our communities while providing a guide for the community on what fun and creative events are going on in and around the local vicinity.
Significant arts-related events in Arlington and Marysville this year range from a new, albeit short, art walk between two bookstores in downtown Marysville, a banner project collaboration between the city of Arlington and the Arlington Arts Council resulting in 24 original paintings displayed around town, and the arts councils effort to acquire more public art for Arlington, and, of course, the Arlington School Districts decision to proceed with the completion of the performing arts center at Arlington High School. Both cities summer concert series are also wonderful contributions to building strong communities by providing opportunities for our local residents to gather and have some fun together. In reviewing the newsworthy art events in our communities, it is clear how much talent and creativity exists in Arlington and Marysville. The talent of musicians, artists and actors of all ages enriches the rest of the community by inspiring thought and interactions.

Thanks to our talented community:
Kids in schools who make art, perform music and act in plays because theyve got the creative spirit.
Community members who share their passion for life through their creative expression including musicians, painters, sculptors, quilters, actors and wood carvers, among many others.
Community organizations that strive to support the arts and artists, like the Greater Marysville Art Guild and the Arlington Arts Council.
The Evergreen Coffeehouse concert series at the Evergreen Universalist Unitarian Fellowship Church.
The cities of Marysville and Arlington for Marysvilles Sounds of Summer concert series which doubled with a Thursday noon series added to the Friday evening concerts in Jennings Park and Arlingtons Music in the Park in August and silent movies, which enjoyed a new location in the picturesque Terrace Park this year.
The community of Arlington for supporting the effort to build a gazebo in Legion Park, which will provide a gathering place for the community to hold even more artistic events.
Business owners who contributed to the AHS Performing Arts Center and public art projects, and who display art in their offices, like Mary Burns at BookWorks and Heather and Anthony Beck at Mirkwood & Shire Cafe, among many others.
Our neighbors in Darrington and Stanwood contribute many wonderful events with Stanwoods Concerts at the Floyd and the summer Concerts in the Barn and the beautiful outdoor venue at the Darrington Music Park brings bluegrass and other special events.
Camano Island Mothers Day Studio Tour and other events out on the island illustrate the wild range of artists we have living in our mist.