It's time for Sounds of Summer in Skansie Park!!!!

Next Tuesday, June 29th let's all come out and enjoy the music of Soulstice. 5:30 for a little dinner with friends. Music starts at 6:30.

Wow!!!

Last Tuesday was the first Sounds of Summer in Skansie Park. A great time was had by all!!! A sort of summer evening with good friends and great music. You'll find the photos here on the blog.
Laura has found her Feel Good Free Art....where will you find yours!!!

"A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart"
Find this piece of free art at Java and Clay Cafe. A great place to sit and watch the water, in the evening listen to great music and be creative!!

"The best way to mend a broken heart is time....and girlfriends"

Of course, there are no heart problems when shopping at
McBeckland's Ladies Boutique on Harborview. Betcha can't find just ONE thing to like!!

"So, when does this exercise thing start to work?"
Find this little gem outside
Heart Boutique in UPTOWN mall area.
Enjoy the sun, walk around, have a little fun!!!

"I'd give up chocolate...but I'm no quitter!!

Better hurry fast, this piece of FeelGood Free Art is located on Ruston Way, in the park, on a rock ---YIKES!!!

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world!!!"

Do you know where the Ruston City Hall building is? Well, they are having an art show in the median just outside the Ruston City Building and that is where you will find this one. Don't be late!!!


FEATURED ARTIST OF THE WEEK!!!!
Camp Write-Away Goes to Hollywood Free writing camp for KidsFest!!! KidsFest is part of the Gig Harbor Film Festival. Encourage creativity!!!

For independent writers ages 6-14. Do you know some young person who enjoys creating stories. Join Carol Olsen at Borders Books in UPTOWN and learn how to put your stories on paper!!!!! June 27, July 18 and August 27 2-3pm Join Carol for book signing
1 - 1:45 pm

Music and Garden Tour

The sun is almost shinning in Gig Harbor and that means that Summer Sounds at Skansie is ALMOST HERE!!!!!

The music begins in Skansie Park, Tuesday, June 22 with the Raucous Band. Come about 5:30, bring a little snack and enjoy your friends before the music begins at 6:30.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opens at the Paradise Theatre on June 18th - July 3. With music by Andres Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice it is time to experience this musical again.
....And with the sun shinning in Gig Harbor, get ready to experience the Garden Tour again. June 26 and 27. Have you gotten your tickets yet to tour the seven artistically, beautiful local gardens? Gil will be in Garden #1 this year.

Where's the little free art this week?

"Bread feeds the body, and flowers feed the soul"

Well, Sue has already found her little piece of feel good free art and she is ready to get her ticket for the

Gig Harbor Garden Tour.

Do you have your ticket for the Garden Tour, June 26 and 27th. Click on the above link for all the information.

"One who plants a garden, plants happiness"

Find this free art at the Rosedale Market

A trip to the Rosedale Market is a fun experience. Good for gas, good for great coffee and snacks and special little greeting cards....besides they are just really, really nice people.

"A weed is only a misplaced plant"

Yes, it is true this one can be found sitting in one of the Adirondeck chairs in front of the Harbor Gallery.
There are going to be several Adirondeck chairs, decorated and offered by the Garden Tour as raffle prizes.

The above Sue won one of those Adirondeck chairs a couple of years ago and she is going back for more

"So many seeds....so little time!"

There always seems to be room for more flowers!!! And this one can be found at For Art Sake.

Rebecca has expanded her gallery. Original works of art, jewelry and a Heron sits by the front door.
Gotta be a fun place to visit!!!!

"The one with the most birthdays live the longest".

This one would be perfect for someone having a birthday or you!!! Find it at Kit Kuhn on Harborview.
Whether you are window shopping or looking for that something special, check out what Kit has to offer....besides the big smile!!!

FEATURED ARTISTS THIS WEEK

One of everyone's favorite is Gil and his metal art sculpture. He'll be participating at the Gig Harbor Garden Tour again, at Garden #1 this year!!!

Some people like his metal fish, I love his metal flowers and they are very happy in my yard!!!















Where's the best place for Sunday Morning Music?

That's an easy answer!!!
Anyplace BILLY FARMER is playing.....check out Billy's great music every Sunday at the Tides Tavern 9am -noon.


Be sure and see Billy somewhere...check out his website for all is gigs.

A FUN Parade

What a great weekend we had for a parade!!!! Oh my, but Parade Day, Saturday was sunny, thousands of people were either in the parade or viewed the Parade. A Great Day!!! THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!!
Betty Felker and William Michael Paul are prepared for Yo Ho Harbor - Maritime Gig. All are volunteers for the Gig Harbor Film Festival
- See who's checking out the blog!!!
- Check out to see where the free art is located this week.
- A new visit with Dianne Gardner and her exhibit.
- A revisit with Donna Carver.
- Look who sending her free art to Phoenix

Thrilled to say the Feel Good Free Art Project was interviewed last Friday by Charlee Glock-Jackson for Gig Harbor Life. Look for that interview to be published in a 'real' paper June 18th or later.

Charlee looks pretty happy with her small piece of free art. Have you found your little piece of free art yet??

"Who has love in her heart....Has chocolate in her mouth"

Find her at the Harbor Mercantile.
Find lot of other great stuff there as well.

"Real Women don't sweat...We Glow"

Look for them at Sea Glass and look for Pasley to open next door to Sea Glass !!

"Of all the friends in the world - you're the best!"

Find this one where friends go together - CURVES!!

"Best friends are not always alike"

Had a visit today with Morgan over at Dinky Dogs Daycare in Tacoma. A daycare for dogs, all the dogs are friends and they really do not look alike!!

If you need a place for your dog, or a place to get a little doggy fix...they are so cute and so happy with Morgan!!!!

"If you want a place in the sun....you must leave the shade!"

Look for her just outside our friends at BKB in Tacoma

FEATURED ARTIST FOR THE WEEK

The Featured Artist for June at the Peninsula Retirement Complex is Dianne Gardner. Dianne works in oil, painting portraits, murals, and plein air. Stop by and take a look at her beautiful paintings.

The artist reception for Donna Carver was on June 4th. Her beautiful art can be found at Cutter's UPTOWN thru July 31st. Stop in and admire.

BIG Weekend for Gig Harbor

Maritime Gig Weekend, Art Walk Saturday, Donna Carver's Opening, Where is the Heron and 5 new pieces of free art

Gig Harbor is full is excitement this weekend!!! Below are photos of the 5 new pieces of little art pieces from this blog. Once you find that art it is yours, for FREE (then scroll down the page for other art happenings)

"Best friends are not always alike" Find this little piece of free art at the Amateur Garden Club, on Harborview, just in front of the Gig Harbor History Museum

"Lead me not into temptation....I can get there by myself" This little all too true gem can be found at Mostly Books. and I'm not telling which shelf.

"So, when does this gym thing start to work?"
What a cute store, lots of cute stuff including this little puppy and this piece of free art.......find it at Simply Charmed.

"I can't be over the hill! I can't remember any hill!"
Why not try a hot dog from Hot Rod Dog? Pacific Ave in Tacoma
Just next door to our friends at Uniquely Dragonfly








"To have a daughter is to know a special Joy!" Look for this one outside the Blue Mouse Theatre in Tacoma

SPECIAL ARTISTS EVENTS

Come Meet the Artist June 4th; 4 - 7pm Cutters UPTOWN

June 4 - July 31 Donna Carver will be showing her paintings at Cutters Point in UPTOWN!!!

http://web.me.com/ggrunberg/Cutters_Point_Uptown/Events.html

Use the above link for a discount on coffee!!!
Donna is new to Gig Harbor so let's make her welcome!!!
Check out Donna's web site:
website: www.donnacarver.com