If you’re walking around downtown Gig Harbor, or on the Cushman Trail, or just about anywhere in the area, you might be lucky enough to spot a little painted rock. Chances are it was left by a one of the artists from Gig Harbor Rocks. Members of the loosely organized group paint small stones and
Movie lovers, rejoice. The Gig Harbor Film Festival returns this week after a two-year COVID-induced hiatus. The festival runs Sept. 22-25, with 61 films scheduled for screening at the Galaxy Theatres Gig Harbor. It kicks off with “The Ventures – Stars on Guitars,” a documentary about a seminal instrumental rock band that got its start
After an unexpected two-year intermission, the Gig Harbor Film Festival is back in full force this week. For four days – Sept. 22–25 – the screens at the Galaxy Theatres Gig Harbor will light up with 61 films. Among them are two world premieres, five Washington state premieres and several U.S. premieres. Eight of this
This weekend’s Open Studio Tour is an annual opportunity to meet local artists and learn how they work and what inspires them to create. The 2022 tour features 23 professional artists in Gig Harbor, the Key Peninsula, Fox Island and South Kitsap. Participants include painters, potters, jewelry designers, fiber and glass artists and sculptors who
The Gig Harbor City Council on Monday voted unanimously to extend a moratorium on new applications for short-term rentals in the city. The extension spans another six months. Residents on both sides of the issue provided extensive comments at Monday’s meeting. The issue has been a topic of conversation for more than a year. The
It has taken many generations, but Gig Harbor will finally acknowledge and honor the first people who lived in this area – the sx̌ʷəbabš band of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians – with the dedication and blessing of a carved redwood statue in Austin Park at txʷaalqəł Estuary on Thursday, Sept. 15. The statue, “Our
In America, the full moon closest to the autumn equinox is known as the Harvest Moon. In Korea, people celebrate the fall full moon at ChuSeok – meaning “autumn eve” – with music, dancing and special foods. For many Koreans, it’s a time to return to their home towns to spend time with family and
For many, Labor Day signals the end of summer as many seasonal activities wind down and indoor events begin. This week brings several “lasts,” and a couple of firsts to mark on the calendar: Final Summer Sounds, farmers market Summer Sounds at Skansie wraps up the season Tuesday, Sept. 6, with the The Paperboys. The
History is being brought to life at the BoatShop. Volunteers under the direction of master shipwright Mike Vlahovich have been building a traditional Croatian fishing skiff called a batana since early July. Vlahovich hopes the project will spark an on-going cultural exchange between Gig Harbor and Sumartin on the island of Brač, Croatia. Both have
The brick house at Eddon Boatyard is one step closer to being open to the public. The Gig Harbor City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Gig Harbor BoatShop for management of the site at a special meeting on Aug. 18. The city bought the house and boatyard on Harborview Drive in 2004. They are
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