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This world is but canvas to our imagination. — Henry David Thoreau I’ve always thought it a pity that I can’t paint. I have a vivid imagination, and although I agree with my brother that it’s both a blessing and a curse, I’ve always wished I could depict the scenes my mind has created over the years. But try as I might, I don’t have the ability to capture depth, shading or dimension — at least visually. This absence of talent especially irks me when I walk into my living room. There, above my fireplace, is a tall blank wall in sore need of art. And I’m somehow convinced — much to my coworkers’ chagrin — that I can create it. I’ve gone through no fewer than a dozen ideas: painting my own canvas, finding a rusty piece of metal at a junkyard, gluing cookie cutters together in a large circle, drawing words in an abstract pattern. The list goes on. Every time I mention a new idea to Jill, she says, “That sounds terrific… But will you really do it?” So far, no. But one day. Jill is an artist, although here she would demur. Her creativity is astounding, and we love to gush over her latest project. She’s been “artsy” since she was born, she says, and took art classes in high school. In college, she began refinishing furniture (“Probably because everything was ugly”), and now she can make anything from jewelry to slipcovers to pretty baubles for her home. So it turns out that this Art issue was particularly inspirational for us. I had the chance to tour the homes of five local artists — such treasures we found — who are featured in this year’s Tour of Artists’ Homes and Studios. You can read about Mighty Tieton’s Sylvia Imbrock, who recently returned from a trip to India, where she researched that country’s rich textile history — and returned with a few examples. We also take a peek inside one couple’s midtown bungalow that’s filled with original art, plus Style Freak’s Pam Edwards offers inspiration to the reluctant artist. Don’t miss our “Spring Up Your Menu” feature, too, with Asian-inspired dishes that will make you want to cook up some art in the kitchen. (You won’t be sorry you did!)
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And there’s much, much more. So whether you paint, write, sculpt or cook — or simply enjoy the beauty of your surroundings — we hope you have fun with this edition. As always, check out our website at yakimamagazine.com, where we have more pictures and expanded coverage, plus our blog From the Notepad. We welcome your comments and story ideas, too, so don’t hesitate to drop us an e-mail. You inspire us!
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My grandma convinced me a long time ago that breakfast can be eaten — without apology — any time before noon. Every weekend that my brother and I visited her in Grandview, she made huge stacks of waffles, slathered in butter and dripping with syrup. Those waffles are part of my fondest food memories, even though I blame my grandma for developing my insatiable sweet tooth. So when Jill raved about Waffles Café on North First Street recently, I didn’t need much more convincing to try it out myself. Jill recommended the asparagus omelet (you can read about it on our blog, From the Notepad, at yakimamagazine. Waffles Café Pecan Delight com), but I was interested in the café’s Belgian waffles, made Waffle ($8.99) from a special recipe. The restaurant cooks up an Waffles Café • wafflescafe.com array of waffle combinations — 1510 N. First St. • Yakima 509-574-0920 plus all sorts of other breakfast and lunch fare. Feeling 7200 W. Nob Hill Blvd., No. 42 • Yakima patriotic? Try the All American (Inside Meadowbrook Mall) waffle, made with blueberries, 509-972-3240 strawberries, ice cream and whipped cream. Depressed? Go for the Chocolate Delight the middle of the day. A side of crisp and Waffle, topped with chocolate salty bacon added a nice counterpoint. chips, whipped cream, ice Since Jill also recommended the Monte cream and chocolate sauce. I Cristo — a huge sandwich with layers of settled on the Pecan Delight Waffles Café Monte Cristo ham, cheese and turkey between slices of ($9.35) waffle, skipping the ice cream French toast — I had to go back and taste that too. in favor of whipped cream. I topped it off again, in the name of research, I had to. with plenty of butter pecan syrup. The waffle was fluffy and yet crunchy, The sandwich is enormous and can First of all, a waffle piled with whipped and the bananas were ripe. The mixture of almost feed two, unless you’re a big eater. cream, bananas, pecans and chocolate all those textures — crunchy/soft waffle, And the best part? It’s served with boysensauce is beautiful. It’s almost a shame to airy whipped cream, crunchy nuts and berry syrup. Sinful. Especially when you drive a fork into the middle of it. But once soft banana — is delightful. Especially in dip your fries in it.
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A love of art and travel has opened the door to amazing adventures for 25-year-old Sylvia Imbrock. She has lived and worked in central Australia and French Guiana, traveled through Europe and more recently took on the role of exhibitions and communications coordinator for Mighty Tieton in the sleepy town of Tieton, west of Yakima. Armed with a studio art degree from Whitman College and a willingness to try anything — in the name of art — Sylvia moved to Tieton last spring to design, install and coordinate the many exhibitions and events hosted by Mighty Tieton. Mighty Tieton is an incubator of businesses and artisans dedicated to revitalizing the Tieton community through art and handmade goods. With several locations, more than a dozen contributors and exhibits and events hosted throughout the
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Bandhani tied and dyed scarves from the Kutch region, designed by A. Jabbar Khatrai. Right: Sylvia Imbrock
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Clockwise from Above: The art of Ajrakh block printing uses colors derived from nature, such as indigo, henna, turmeric, pomegranate, iron and mud. In some cases during the dyeing process, fabrics are washed up to 20 times. • Handdrilled blocks carved and drilled from teak wood, a sturdy hardwood. • An example of cloth printed by hand (quickly!) with wooden blocks. • Tiny bandhani ties on a star pattern, before the cloth is dyed. Opposite: Two women recline next to a building in a village outside of Bhuj. The walls are made of a mixture of camel dung and mud. PHOTO COURTESY OF SYLVIA IMBROCK
year, Mighty Tieton continues to grow and evolve. “I knew this was the perfect opportunity for me because it’s (Mighty Tieton) a relatively new venture, leaving room for creativity and flexibility,” Imbrock said. “It’s been a wonderful experience.” Winter is typically a slow time of year for Mighty Tieton, making it the perfect opportunity to escape on a travel adventure. With some down time ahead of her, Imbrock decided to spend January on a 21-day solo trip across India to explore the world of textiles. Inspired by local and regional artists, Imbrock thought
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going to a region rich in history, culture and tradition would be the perfect way to explore and learn more. “I had gotten really excited about textiles after a textile artist spent five weeks at the Mighty Tieton, and I knew it was something I wanted to learn more about,” she said. Textile arts use plant, animal or synthetic fibers to construct practical or decorative objects. The word textile is from Latin, meaning to weave, to braid or to construct. Most commonly, thread or yarn is knotted, looped, braided or woven to make flexible fabric or cloth,
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which is then used to make clothing and other goods. The textile arts also include techniques used to embellish or decorate textiles — dyeing and printing to add color and pattern, embroidery and other types of needlework. “Work done on fabric is often thought of as craft, but it requires such a high quality of skill. It just can’t be faked; you absolutely have to be proficient,” local artist and art advocate Laurie Kanyer said. “Fabric is about self-expression, comfort and craft. Art creates a symbolic representation of people’s memories, aspirations or experiences, and fabric is a
wonderful medium for that expression.” The arts community was supportive of Imbrock’s local fundraising efforts for the trip, and Kanyer in particular was instrumental. “Sylvia was a real inspiration to me,” she said. “She’s traveled all over for the pursuit of art and I find that to be very impressive.” Imbrock started her trip in Bombay, spending six days exploring the city, hoping to get her hands dirty. With nearly 21 million people to clothe — just in the city alone — Imbrock found that many textiles were produced commercially. From Bombay, Imbrock spent 18.184935.YAK.N
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Art Clockwise from left: Sylvia holds a Rogan painted blanket. Rogan paint is made of boiled castor oil and natural pigments. The blanket features several traditional Hindu motifs including the tree of life, peacocks, maidens churning buttermilk and elephants with their mahouts. • An Ajrakh block printed piece. Each color requires a separate block for printing and each imprint for each color is aligned by hand. • Hand-felted turtle pillow made from natural dyes and local fibers.
the remainder of her three-week trip in the cities of Ahmedabad and Bhuj, both rural communities, along with several outlying villages. “I found that the best way to learn something is to know someone, and as luck would have it a group of textile tourists from Europe were staying at the same guest house as I was in Buhj and invited me to join them on two days of workshops and tours,” Imbrock said. The group met with local producers and families who provided them with detailed tours of their productions and offered history, family stories and lessons during every visit. “This was an outstanding component to the trip because it offered such an inside look at the tradition of textiles.
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India is a place where craft is appreciated and supported. Art is simply a part of the everyday and it is taught within the family unit,” she said. From there, Imbrock spent a day learning bandhani, a form of tie-dying where pieces of cotton or silk are tied and dyed in intricate and delicate patterns. “It was an incredible experience, and so interesting to see how families work together. Men predominately run largescale productions, while for women it’s very much a part of their cultural tradition and is truly a part of their worthiness and value in their family and community,” she said. In exchange for tours and workshops, Imbrock and fellow tourists bought goods from vendors. Imbrock purchased scarves
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Fitch has traveled extensively throughout Mexico, Asia and the Middle East collecting fabric and beads. She makes original articles of clothing and hats. Her basement studio is a shrine to her travels, showcasing the many exotic places she’s been over the years. Her work has been featured in the Larson Gallery and Allied Arts. She regularly donates pieces to
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support fundraising efforts for La Casa Hogar, The Seasons, Allied Arts of Yakima and Yakima Rotary clubs. “I love when you get to know about the women who make these pieces and then come home and make something beautiful yourself as an honor to those women. It’s a beautiful thing,” Fitch said.
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A New Breed of Phoenix By Christina McCarthy Photos by Chad bremerman
Adam Stach poses next to one of his yard characters — a cowboy — in his parents’ yard.
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In farming communities such as those in the Lower Valley, maintaining one’s equipment is paramount to a profitable growing season. Most equipment is extremely expensive to replace, so farmers do the best they can to make sure that each tractor, tiller, blade and spreader lasts as long as it possibly can. Richard Stach knew this when he opened Stach’s Steel Supply in Harrah, where the company has kept the Valley’s farm equipment up and running since 1985. The business even has a hardware store, with a well-stocked supply of frequently needed items. y a k i m a m a g a z i n e . c o m • YA K I M A M A G A Z I N E |
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Adam, 38, and his brother, Kevin, 43, took over the family business in 2005, ensuring that as long as Valley farmers keep farming, both men will have long-lived careers. But Adam manages to find enough time to carry on his retired parents’ other business, Shadow Mountain Silhouettes. If you live in Yakima, you’ve probably seen metal art from Shadow CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Adam’s mom, Cherry, Mountain: sleepy cowboys leaning an artist in her own right, enjoys painting many against barns, little quail tip-toeing of Adam’s Goonie birds, adding even more char- through gardens, life-sized kids fishing acter to the creations. • Han Solo and Princess among flowers. From Scenic Drive in Leia from Star Wars • Adam works in his shop. Yakima to Progressive Road in Wapato, 2 4 | YA K I M A M A G A Z I N E • y a k i m a m a g a z i n e . c o m
the yard art enhances gardens, inspiring exclamations of “Oh, look!” from passersby. Adam’s dad started making the silhouettes from sheet metal when he got a plasma cutter in the mid ‘90s. Turning air into plasma — which can blast right through metal — a plasma cutter allows the user to cut intricate and detailed designs and images into steel and other metals. Richard quickly mastered the art of plasma cutting, and soon he and his wife, Cherry, became known at craft fairs around the Pacific Northwest, and their yard art grew to be quite popular. May | June 2012
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Today, Adam works with the same hand-held plasma cutter. “There are plasma cams that you can feed a picture into, and it does the cutting of the metal, but it’s not quite the same,” he explains. “There isn’t as much detail. In fact, I’ve had a few people bring their drawings to me to make them more detailed before they take them to a cam.”
Going Green A few years ago Adam’s metal yard art got a little “greener.” After seeing a few garden art critters others had made from hand trowels and forks, he began thinking about what he could make
with the plethora of junk metal he had access to every day. “Just about all of the people we do work for at Stach’s Steel Supply have given me the right to forage through their metal scrap piles. There are some really interesting shapes and forms of metal out there. Now much of it is piled in my own junk heap at the shop,” he says. “It’s a pretty big heap.” Coined “Goonie Birds,” the creations Adam makes from the junk metal are representations of just about any profession or interest. He’s made gangs of meanlooking bikers popping wheelies on old tricycles and nurses and doctors wielding bizarrely familiar “medical tools.” He’s done fishermen and loggers, runners and wiener dogs. “You name it, and we’ll figure something out,” he quips. Goonie Birds have turned out to be pretty popular — so much so that Adam has a hard time keeping the Harrah gift shop stocked. When he takes his art to craft shows, he typically sells out within hours. With summer looming, Adam is hoping to find a little time to build up his stock for the Selah Ridge Lavender Farm open house and other craft shows he’s often invited to attend. He doesn’t attend many, simply because he can’t make things fast enough. “I’m an artist, so I really enjoy the creative process of making Goonie Birds. But I don’t do it on company time, so it’s really hard to keep up.” Word about Adam’s yard art has gotten to Seattle. He has a growing fan club, with folks often traveling to the Valley to see what new creations he has put together — and buying just about all that he has. Each piece of Adam’s yard art is unique, and he often searches hours to find the right fitting or bolt or rusted fender to bring to life the creation he has pictured in his mind. The result is a trash-to-treasure transformation. Adam Stach and his family are planning a June art show. Visit “Adam’s Goonie Birds and Yard Art” on Facebook for more information on dates and location.
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Leather artist Laura Gabbard brings new life to old boots with her handpainted works of art. She buys gently used boots, then strips, paints and protects them. Gabbard also does custom boot paintings. She uses flexible leather paints to withstand the wear-and-tear of the outdoors, resulting in wearable western art. ReBoot/Laura Gabbard • 509-945-7894 Recycled boots range in price from $100 – $200/pair Custom orders range in price
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A scarf for every season
Textile artist Sandy McKellar designs and makes beautifully hand-woven scarves to match the seasons. Her current collection comes in spring hues, like mint green, bright yellow and berry pink. She uses a blend of silk, cotton, rayon and linen to make lightweight pieces — perfect for a breezy spring day in Yakima. Hand-woven scarves by Sandy McKellar • Available at Oak Hollow Gallery • 5631 Summitview Ave. Yakima • $30 each
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Using primarily hand tools, Norman L. Brown hand-hews beautiful wood bowls from logs. With more than 25 years of experience under his belt, he knows how to bring out the colors and patterns in each piece of wood. No two bowls will ever be the same. Carved wood bowls by Norman L. Brown • etsy.com/shop/normanlbrown Prices start at $225/bowl
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Most college graduates wouldn’t dream of actually joining the circus as a viable job option. But Yakima’s Theresa McLean is not your average graduate. McLean, 29, earned her bachelor’s degree in history from Central Washington University in 2004. However, during college she also pursued her passion for sewing by working in the university’s costume shop and taking every clothing and design class she could fit into her busy class schedule. After graduation, she returned to Yakima to work for the Yakima School District as a substitute paraeducator, but she continued sewing and designing for local high school musicals. Two years after graduating, McLean began to get a sense for adventure. After checking theater related jobs online, she came across a post that sounded interesting: a wardrobe position for none other than Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.
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LEFT TO RIGHT: Vicenta Pages, a tiger trainer and aerialist whom McLean worked with. • McLean made the pink shrug for Mayya Panfilova, a cat trainer, who was also one of McLean’s English students • Stas Knyazkov, a clown. McLean made a replica of his vest since the originals wore out quickly. Photos Courtesy of Ringling Brothers
“I applied on a whim,” McLean said. But months went by, and she eventually forgot about the application. Then out of the blue she got a call from the head of wardrobe for Ringling Brothers. “The woman asked me how fast could I get there,” she said. And just like that, McLean ran away with the circus. She flew to Los Angeles and took a cab 42 miles to Anaheim. McLean found herself quickly thrown into “big top” life the moment she stepped foot inside the center ring. “My first project was to remake a pair of rhinestone gloves for the ring mistress,” said McLean. “I spent hours adding sparkle to the gloves and practically encrusted them.” Her hard work paid off when the ring mistress told McLean that the gloves were her new favorite costume piece, since everybody paid attention to her hands when she clapped, McLean said. For most of her tenure with the circus, McLean lived in a tiny room (with a bathroom down the hall) on one of the circus train’s passenger cars. Ringling Brothers has two train-based circus shows and a smaller truck-based show. Each train has approximately 60 cars, consisting of 40 passenger and 20 freight cars that stretch a mile in
length. Instead of the circus tents of old, Ringling Brothers rolls into the station and sets up its three rings in large civic auditoriums. When cities allow it, the circus still presents its famous Pachyderm Parade in places such as New York City and Washington, D.C. McLean worked as the head seamstress and wardrobe mistress during her 5 ½ years with the circus. Each tour had a theme and costumes are conceived by a designer, such as Oscar-winner Colleen Atwood, who is from Quincy. The costume crew has the responsibility of packing, organizing and maintaining all of the costumes for the 60 to 100 performers. McLean became an expert at sewing on sequins, serging stretchy Lycra, replicating torn or worn-out costumes — even repairing shoes. “I met a Greek shoe-repair guy in New York City and he let me come to his shop and learn how to do it.” The best part of the job, McLean said, was getting to know so many people from so many places. “I learned to get along with people even though they’re not your best friend.” The Ringling family comes from all corners of the world, and many of the performers speak little to no English when they arrive. “I made up an English class for
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performers from Russia, China, Cuba, Ukraine and even Bulgaria,” she said. McLean’s only expenses on the road were food and her cellphone bill, allowing her to save quite a bit of money for her future. Since the circus traveled all across the United States, most of her vacation time was spent visiting family and attending friends’ weddings back in the Northwest. Last December, McLean decided it was time to ease away from her vagabond life and embark on a new adventure that would keep her closer to home, while utilizing the skills she learned on the road. Over the years, McLean has gotten to know many professional clowns, and she hopes to use her connections to start a custom clown-costume business. “Traditionally, circus clowns provide their own costumes,” she explained. Clown costumes are very specific to the individual clown, she said, and she’s excited about this new direction. Currently, McLean is also designing the costumes for the magic act at Silverwood Theme Park. Although she occasionally has dreams of high wire acts and performing elephants, for now McLean’s feet have stepped outside the rings and are headed toward a new future.
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Above: Planter containing Hens & Chicks and other various succulents that grow in this area. Planting succulents is easy — and fun!
Succulents are showing up everywhere, and it’s a good thing, since even the novice gardener can create something stunning with them on a first try. Suited to dry locations, succulents are designed to survive drought in the wild, but they will actually shrivel if you treat them like cacti. They can be watered every few days in hot weather as long as they have perfect drainage. These plants are sometimes simply too special to site in the open garden, so try them in containers where their splendor can be appreciated up close. Like all container plants, they should be treated to halfstrength liquid fertilizer on a monthly basis, and don’t be afraid to slosh some on the foliage.
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Sempervivum tectorum, or “Hens and Chicks,” grew in my grandmother’s garden and are currently enjoying a well deserved revival. For centuries, these plants were grown on European sod roofs, allegedly fending off both lightning and evil spirits. Sempervivum means “live forever” in Latin, and though the plants are hardy even in wretched Zone 1 (the coldest hardiness zone), all I can promise is that they will do well if you treat them right. Adding new interest are gorgeous-buttender in Zone 6 Echeveria. (Yakima is in Zone 6B.) Both species feature succulent leaves in a myriad of smooth or hairy forms in every shade of green, as well as red, maroon, pink, blue, gray and a kalei-
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⁄8-inch masonite or ¼-inch plywood, cut a back that is 12 inches square and use approximately one-inch brads to attach it to the back of the box. Drill a ¼-inch hole in the bottom side for drainage. Fill the box to the top with potting mix, water it well, tamp down and add additional mix to bring the soil level to the top of the box. Construct another frame from ½-inch lumber that is 12 inches square and ½ inch deep. Staple a 12-inch square of one-inch mesh chicken wire to the underside of this frame. Place this frame on top of the box you just constructed and attach it with wood screws. I used about 50 small, new offsets from my mature succulents to fill in the 12 x 12 frame. Push small-size succulents, rootball first, through the chicken wire and into the soil, planting tightly. Allow your creation to be horizontal for a month or so, until the anchoring roots knit together. When the box can maintain the vertical angle, hang it in a sunny location. Regularly take it down, water and fertilize, and re-hang.
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TOP TO BOTTOM: The art to the left of the armoire is from Leo Adams, given to Guerin on his 25th birthday. The black and white wood sculpture is by Steve Jensen. The piece over the fireplace is by Jamey Baumgardt. • The four square pieces are by Penn O. Shelton, the pottery is by Ryan Chin and the glass vase is by Jeau Bishop. • The couple’s pugs, Brahms and Buddha.
Even though the large backyard was covered with snow, they could see great potential for outdoor living space. They immediately started planning their attack. The 1,500-square-foot house with a walk-out basement had been updated by previous owners, but Guerin and Banks knew it would need a facelift to make it their own. Guerin shares his mother’s knack for interior decorating and admitted that his family nicknamed him “Decorina Bug,” since he loved to rearrange the family’s furniture as a boy. Armed with a collection of hand-me-down furniture, great Shopkeeper finds and an art collection that dates back to when Guerin was a teenager, he and Banks created a space
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that expressed their personalities through their belongings. “I’m an avid collector,” Guerin said, adding that it was a great privilege to get to meet and hang out with local artists Leo Adams and Penn Shelton, who were friends with his parents. “Our collection of artwork is our pride and joy.” The basement became their first priority. They quickly got rid of the shag carpeting and the children’s décor in the guest room. Next, they installed cherry laminate floors in the hallway, Mexican tiles in the bedroom and updated the guest bath with a new vanity and fixtures. Encouraged by their success, they devoted a weekend — a single weekend — to remodeling the upstairs bathroom next. Guerin ran into trouble when removing the bathroom’s original tiny octagon tiles, and upon his father’s inspection discovered he was destroying the sub-floor. He recommends that DIY remodelers always check with a professional before picking up a sledge hammer, and to let experts deal with plumbing or electrical issues. Banks’ love of cooking made modernizing the kitchen a priority as well.
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By Robin Salts Beckett PHotos by Jacquelynn brynn photography
The Charm of Lake Chelan
Lake Chelan calls itself a boater’s paradise, and one look at the lake the town is named for will convince any visitor that’s true. It’s an outdoor enthusiast’s playground, where boating, skiing, hiking and biking — among other activities — are all readily accessible. But for those of a less “outdoorsy” nature, there are also plenty of local wineries, darling shops and terrific eateries in and around Lake Chelan’s quaint downtown. So if you grab your wakeboard — or your wine glass — and make the trip this summer, here are a few places worth visiting to relax after a fun-filled day on the lake…
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The interior of Sojourners, a favorite sandwich, pizza and ice cream shop.
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Sojourners Although the definition of “sojourn” is “short visit,” one bite of Sojourners’ famous garlic rolls will make visitors want to move in and stay awhile. Also on its menu — thin-crust pizza, “grinders” (hoagie-like sandwiches) and ice cream. A local favorite for fairly quick bites. Sojourners • 110 E. Woodin Ave. • Chelan 509-888-0496 4 6 | YAKIMA MAGAZINE • yakimamagazine.com
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Lush/Black Dog Frames Two stores in one, this shop offers a little something for everyone. Boutique-style clothes, shoes, sparkly home accents, candles and eclectic art and frames are side-by-side in this rustic, two-story space. Don’t forget to pet the black lab, Hank. Lush/Black Dog Frames 201 E. Woodin Ave. • Chelan • 509-888-3821
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Vin du Lac Touting an “old-school” tasting room in a refurbished farmhouse — and on Lake Chelan — Vin du Lac is a family winery that offers a relaxed atmosphere and bistro fare. Try its delightful Red Café Syrah with a bit of baked goat cheese, a Panini or baguette. Vin du Lac • 105 State Route 150 • Chelan 509-682-2882 • vindulac.com
Persnickety Also located in an older farmhouse on the main drag, Persnickety stocks everything from gorgeous napkins to embroidered pillows to bed linens, all nestled among furniture and other treasures. Persnickety • 322 E. Woodin Ave. • Chelan 509-682-2300
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Tin Lilly’s is a fun little joint with a patio where diners — and drinkers — can soak up the summer heat while sipping on a scratch-made cocktail. Not to be outdone by the drinks, Tin Lilly’s whips up ingenious lunch and dinner fare, too, like “The Ticklish Reuben” or “The Hot Mess.” Tin Lilly’s • 229 E. Woodin Ave. • Chelan 509-888-8101 • tinlillychelan.com
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The Spa at Campbell’s Resort Across from the main buildings of Campbell’s Resort is the hotel’s charming spa. Small but exceptionally clean and friendly, Campbell’s Spa can cater to a number of visitors without seeming crowded or hurried. The rooms are fresh and relaxing, and the spa treatments divine. PHOTOS COURTESY OF CAMPBELL’S RESORT Campbell’s Resort • 104 W. Woodin Ave. • Chelan • 800-553-8225, Ext. 1 • campellsresort.com
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Photos by Jennifer Dagdagan
Spring up your menu Seeking a little inspiration for your springtime meals? These Asian recipes — from local cooks — could fit the bill. Each one is simple and perfect for Yakima al fresco dining.
Tom Kha Soup Courtesy of Rich Sisters Catering & Events, Yakima richsisters.com
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil ½ red onion (thinly sliced) 2 cups sliced mushrooms 2 cloves chopped garlic ½ teaspoon salt 32 oz. chicken stock 2 cans (14 oz. each) coconut milk 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons chili paste Juice of 3-4 limes, to taste 6 1-inch slices ginger root 2 full stocks lemon grass* (cut in large enough pieces to remove before serving) 2 diced chicken breasts, cooked 3 tomatoes, in a large dice 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped * Available pre-packaged at Wray’s or Fred Meyer
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Directions In stock pot, sauté onions,
mushrooms, garlic and salt in olive oil for 3-4 minutes. Stir in chicken stock and coconut milk. Add sugar, fish sauce, chili paste and lime juice. Add ginger root and lemon grass. Simmer for 30 min – 1 hour. Add chicken, tomatoes and cilantro. Remove slices of lemon grass and ginger before serving. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired and serve. Delicious over brown or white rice. May | June 2012
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Taiwanese Fried Noodles Courtesy of Yi Ting Wang, Yakima
Ingredients
4 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ lb. Chinese chives, cut into 1-inch sections (if unavailable, substitute green onions. Separate white and green parts) ½ lb. fresh bacon, diced 4 pre-softened Chinese black mushrooms, sliced or diced* 2 tablespoons dried shrimp, washed* 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 cups chicken stock ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon hot bean paste* 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional) 1 lb. pre-cooked Yakisoba (noodles)* ½ lb. (2 cups) bean sprouts, rinsed * Yi Ting Wang says ingredients are often available at Cash N Carry; Yakisoba and mushrooms also often available at Costco.
Directions
Heat pan and oil. Stir-fry the white sections of chives, bacon, pre-softened mushrooms and dried shrimp until fragrant. Add soy sauce and stock, salt, black pepper, hot bean paste and Worcestershire sauce (if using). Let liquid come to a boil. Add pre-cooked noodles, green chive sections and bean sprouts. Stir-fry together and serve.
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Pasanjeok (Korean vegetables and beef) Courtesy of George May, Yakima
Ingredients
1 lb. beef, cut in strips 5-inch long and ½-inch wide and thick 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon sweetener of choice 1-2 large carrots, peeled and cut into strips 4-inches long and ½-inch wide and thick 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 4-inch long pieces (use top part) 1 bunch green onions, cut into 4-inch long pieces (you will have both white and green parts)
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2 teaspoons salt, divided flour brochettes (long toothpicks) vegetable or cooking oil of choice
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Mix beef strips with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and sweetener. Mix well and refrigerate. Boil 1 quart of water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Blanch carrots and asparagus for 1 minute. Strain and rinse in cold water. Make a thin batter out of flour and water — start with a cup of flour and a ½
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Purchased in 1981 at East Gate Market in Seoul. This heavy cleaver was for cutting chicken and crushing garlic. It cost $5.
First knife purchased in December 1976. The knife and sharpening stone (at right) cost $2. This is a classic “kimchi” knife.
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• Garlic (above) and leeks (far right) are two of the defining flavors of Korean cooking, along with soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds and ginger (not shown here).
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George May, YM staffer, ad services manager, photographer — and cook — shows us the kitchen tools he uses to make dishes like his Pasanjeok. All of these knives were purchased in Korea at street markets. PHOTO BY GEORGE MAY
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By Jill St. George Photos byJennifer Dagdagan
Justin Wise, Cody Lightning, Eloy Sabalza, Christian Navarro, Nathan Navarro, Vito Luppino, Zac Carcagno, Conner Butler and Austin Garron take a break from skating.
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Few would know the terms “hip” and “tranny” also refer to the curved walls and corners of a skatepark. In fact, these hips and trannies are what make skateparks overlooked works of art — works that require great creative and constructive talents, and are often built with the help of an experienced crew of skateboarders. Several years ago, local skateboarder Vito Luppino, 36, wanted to create a skatepark at the corner
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Clockwise from Top: Matt Fluegge, 32, chief operations officer of Seattle’s Grindline Skatepark Inc. PHOTO COURTESY OF FLUEGGE • Christian Navarro skates the bowl of the Kiwanis skatepark. • Local youth share some stories and some laughs. Luppino, renowned in the local skate community.
of Maple Street and Fair Avenue — and hoped it could improve Kiwanis Park. A skatepark had already been built at Chesterly Park on 40th Avenue — more than 40 blocks west. Yakima’s Apple Valley Kiwanis Club took on the project. “The kids needed an outlet,” says Luppino. “When we had the [skate] park on 40th, I recognized the kids from the other side of town couldn’t get up there.” The community liked the idea, and a bid went out. In the spring of 2008, construction began.
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By that November, an area of town once considered an eyesore was transformed — giving new life to the neighborhood and the park itself. Seattle’s Grindline Skatepark, Inc. combined the talents of its lead designer, Micah Shapiro, 42, and its chief operations officer, Matt Fluegge, 32, with the input of the local skate community. This consortium helped design a park that is fun and challenging for all ages and skill levels — a philosophy that Grindline uses when designing, called the “ladder of progression.”
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Fluegge, originally from Yakima, describes skatepark design as a true art form. “No matter how many details you include in the plans and specifications, you could never accurately display all of the blending of the curves,” he says. During construction, a number of modifications must be made in order to properly translate what’s on paper. This requires a crew of on-hand skaters and experienced builders. Kiwanis Skatepark now encompasses 8,800 square feet. It is divided into a 4,000-square-foot bowl and a 12-foot
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wide streetscape with rails, ramps and steps. The entire park is made of concrete, using a process called “shotcrete,” which allows concrete to be “shot” onto steep, curved and overhead surfaces. When designing the park, Grindline had just started experimenting with colored and stamped concrete in its designs. Fluegge had admired the old brick on Yakima’s Front Street, as well as the brick inlays along Yakima Avenue, which influenced Grindline’s decision to use a brick color in the design. Not only is it visually attractive, the skaters like the feel and sound of 6 4 | YA K I M A M A G A Z I N E • y a k i m a m a g a z i n e . c o m
the material’s texture and shape, which mimics the feel of skating in the city. The skatepark features a “bowl,” plus attractions only an avid skateboarder would recognize: pool coping, steel coping, an overt pocket, a “bird bath,” “waterfalls,” “sharp hips,” “round hips,” and a banked wall. The layout makes it feel larger than it is, since skateboarders can skate in a round, hitting different features without ever encountering a dead end. The design for the park cost $12,250, and construction cost about $300,000, with funds coming from several sources, May | June 2012
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Skatepark as top of the line. Fluegge adds, “Whenever they build a park, people drive from all over to see [it] … including the pros.” The Kiwanis Skatepark has not only changed a part of town, it has changed the lives of many children. “It brings so many different people together,” says Luppino. “It’s opening their minds to other kinds of people, music and artwork.” Kids who might not have bus fare now have a public skatepark within walking distance. Not only was it built for the pros, it comes with skating mentors — like Luppino. “It’s unreal to watch these kids grow,” he says.
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Eloy Sabalza flies through the air. Left: Luppino soars off the island.
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Leo Adams walks through his studio. Below: Adams’ artistic touches of nature. FILE Photos by sara gettys
On May 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., art lovers will be able to celebrate local artists, as the Larson Gallery Guild holds its 13th annual Tour of Artists’ Homes and Studios. On this tour, visitors can stop in at the Larson Gallery before heading to the homes and studios of six notable local artists and collectors to see how they work and live. And Yakima Magazine recently had the chance to peek inside.
Leo Adams
Artist: Leo Adams Address: 3025 S. 62nd Ave. Home description: Adams’ home is made up of several buildings — two of which have been relocated to his property. One of these homes was his grandfather’s farmhouse.
Yakima painter Leo Adams has a home that is considered a tour highlight. “It’s kind of a brown house, matching the colors of the landscape. All the colors on the landscape are on the inside of the house, which gives it a natural feeling,” Adams said. “I like the view and the big hills and the sky, the big blue sky.” The son of a cattle rancher, Adams considers himself a “nature lover” who gains inspiration from the outdoors. He alters his home with the changing seasons and the passing years. Since beginning on the tour in its inaugural year, he has added a long hallway at the entrance to make his home more “gallery like” and thereby create more room for paintings.
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Laurie and Doug Kanyer never feel alone in their home, since their collection of more than 200 local works of art keeps them company. “It’s like a community for us; we’re living with all these people in many respects, with their art,” said Laurie, who creates jewelry and draws nature. The house itself, built in 1977, is a brick home with tall ceilings, a spiral staircase and a sunken living room. It also has a view of both Mount Adams and the Yakima Valley. Thus, it is not only a spacious place for art and friendly gatherings but a spot from which nature can be carefully observed and drawn.
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Bill Brennen Yakima painter Bill Brennen started painting in his basement, but his studio has since grown and taken over the house that he humbly describes as a “middle-class, regular old home.” This is where he documents natural changes, portraying “light and dark, color, texture and contrast” in his paintings. He does his work in various rooms in his house, wherever the light is best. But Brennen does not keep himself locked inside. “Over the years, I’ve worked on my yard and tried to make that an interesting place with sculptural trees, larger things, so I paint a lot outside,” said Brennen. Born and raised in Yakima, he has a great affinity for the area. Artist: Bill Brennen Address: 2101 W. Logan Ave. Home description: “A middle-class, regular old home.” —Bill Brennen Right: Bill Brennen sits in front of one of his airy landscapes. Opposite: A glimpse inside Brennen’s home, where works of his art hang.
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Right: An enormous piece of Robert’s and Alfredo’s furniture collection holds wine. Opposite: Robert sits in the dining room with one of the couple’s Russian wolfhounds.
Sharon Strong (with collaborator and guest John Barany) Coming from
a family of artists, Sharon Strong and her brother Daniel Sumner designed and built her home. Many of their ideas were based on homes in New Mexico and Southern California, two places dear to her heart. Primarily a glass artist, Strong has collections from her family displayed, her mother being a renowned sculptor in San Diego and her sister a talented watercolor artist. Now nearly 17 years old, the home was built with rock and stucco. Inside, it has tile and hardwood floors. They designed all corners inside to be round. The stair risers are handmade tiles designed by Sharon and made by a local artist.
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Robert Plumb and Alfredo Fontanilla The home of art collectors Robert Plumb and Alfredo Fontanilla is a testament to both their love of local art and their interest in different cultures. The home has an entire room dedicated to Leo Adams, who earns a place in their collection because he is both a premier Yakima artist and a Native American artist. Plumb and Fontanilla are especially interested in Native American and Asian art. Plumb says that his home, built in 1906, has a lot of space to house their extensive art collection and terrific comforts. It has a cabana, a solarium and swimming pool. “It’s quite a place,” Plumb said.
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When I was in high school, my dad brought home an aptitude test that he said would show my areas of strength. My dad was close to retirement, after which he traveled all over the country as a business consultant. During this time he would regale us with stories of the business or factory — with employees running amok — that was losing an uphill battle. I’m sure he whipped that same aptitude test out of his briefcase and got to the bottom of the managers’ or owners’ ability to run a company.
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Likewise, my parents were probably concerned that I was too much a free spirit and wanted to point me in a direction for college and a successful future. I chewed on the no. 2 pencil as I contemplated the square boxes. I suspected there wasn’t a career in the world that allowed you to sit in your room and read all day while nibbling on sunflower seeds, so I just started shading them in. Dad frowned, then added up the points and gave me the result. “Whatever you do, don’t be an artist because you scored very low in that section,” he said. The nerve! I promptly stopped listening to the rest of the lecture, went back to my room, cracked another seed and pouted. And I found that there’s one thing an aptitude test cannot accomplish: tell a free spirit what he or she can’t do. Now I’m happily married to a supportive husband who enjoys all the arts, and he encourages me to try new things while gently removing my book and sunflower seeds. I will occasionally rally long enough to glance at what he is introducing to his royal laziness.
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Once while vacationing in Santa Fe, New Mexico, he took me to famous Canyon Road, a historic neighborhood crowded with gallery after gallery. These old adobe buildings are draped in romantic bougainvillea and were once the homes of early locals. It was love at first sight. I simply had to learn to paint like the various artists who captured landscapes and human form in such vibrant, bold colors. I don’t know if it was the super blue of the New Mexican sky or the way that curvy Canyon Road captured my attention, but while studying one particularly captivating painting, I actually bragged, “I think I can paint like that!” When we returned my husband built me a gorgeous easel. A little like putting the cart before the horse, I was now committed. I suspected he was thinking, “OK, smarty pants, let’s see what you’re made of.” It was a thrilling and messy time as I dragged the brush across the canvas trying to capture dimension, light and follow a few rules of painting. Of course, my husband cheered me on and matted and framed several pieces of art I made. It was during this time that I was introduced to the artist Vanessa Bell. She was the sister of Virginia Wolf, the famous author. Bell and her artist buddies lived together off and on in a rambling country house near London in the first
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decades of the 20th century. They were called the “Bloomsbury Group,” a catchall to describe these late Victorian artists who were writers, painters and philosophers. They would amble through gardens, read aloud and drink champagne while “sitting” for one another’s portraits. The free spirit in me found all of this extremely charming. I have paid particular attention to paintings by Duncan Grant, a mercurial character whom Bell may have been in love with, although she was married. Grant’s landscapes and portraits have such clarity and straightforwardness. I am drawn to his startling use of color, especially in the features of friends and commissioned clientele. He made it possible to create dramatic, moving and sellable artwork — all while painting hair lavender and cheekbones a pale curry color. I have
peered closely (with a glass of wine in hand) at Bells’ paintings, too, and there is a striking resemblance to Duncan’s style as the years march forward. My 21st century imagination can hear the silk rustling in the bedchamber as I write. In my own parlor, my easel is propped in the living room by the picture window with a scattering of oil pastels and cups full of brushes. As a stray cat lazily stretches in a ray of sunshine, I realize it’s
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a scene straight from my Bloomsbury coffee table book. As I pick up my own brush, I encourage anyone who is interested in exploring any of the arts to bravely face your fears and try. Don’t concern yourself over the fact that there are so many more talented people than you, and by all means don’t doubt yourself because of what others — or an aptitude test — may say.
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A few of the books on the Downtown Book Club’s reading list.
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When it comes to a love of reading and forming lasting friendships, the members of the Downtown Book Club are definitely on the same page. This group of professional women from the Yakima Valley meets once each month at area restaurants to share a meal and perhaps a few sips of wine, to catch up on each others’ lives and — of course — to rate and review books they have read. “The camaraderie is probably the most important part,” said Marianne Nelson, a special education teacher in West Valley who has been a club member for eight years. The club began meeting in 2000 and is the brainchild of Michelle Perkins, an investigator with Child Protective Services, who had just received her master’s degree. “I really enjoyed going back to school as an adult,” said Perkins, now 54. “I
enjoyed the camaraderie with other students. I knew I was going to miss reading and discussing, so I told my husband I was going to start a book club.” Perkins began recruiting female friends and acquaintances, who in turn talked to others. Today, the club has about 14 members. “We just have a lot of fun together,” Nelson said. “We also enjoy the books.” About a year ago, the group moved its meetings, held on the second Wednesday of the month, from the homes of members to local restaurants. “We’ve been to Tony’s Steakhouse, Geppetto’s, Café Melange. You name it, we’ve probably gone there,” Nelson said. “You don’t have to make dinner for the group or do anything. You just get to go and relax,” said Teresa Moore, owner of several local Mail N More stores and a member for two years. Meetings are casual, with some in work attire and others who might be in
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sweats after an exercise class, observed Lena Davidson, owner of a photography business and case manager at Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health. She’s been in the club for eight years. “Anything goes,” she said. This relaxed atmosphere is a real draw. Nelson said members don’t even have to finish the book to show up for the discussion. “We’ve had meetings when no one’s finished the book — but just occasionally.” A new book club year begins each September, with one book to read every month through May. In June, members are invited to bring a list of books they want to read and discuss over the coming year. They go through the possibilities together, Moore said. Then, Perkins compiles their selections into a master list for the following year. “At the meetings, we always rate the books,” Davidson explained. “There can
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be a real difference of opinion. I rated The Road by Cormac McCarthy as a ‘10.’ Other people couldn’t stand it.” However, that just helps keep things interesting. “We have strong personalities,” said Ann Sherman, a West Valley elementary school teacher and member for two years. “When we talk about the likes and dislikes of our books, it spurs excellent debates.” Yet, through it all, the women respect each other, said Carol Burley, a retired real estate agent and self-proclaimed “newbie” of the group who joined nine months ago and has been “happily-ensconced ever since.” “It’s a wonderful combination of all types of women. They’re well-read, intelligent, independent, strong,” she said.
The book club meetings also occasionally feature a talk by an author. In April the group welcomed Fern Schumer Chapman, author of Is It Night Or Day? — a novel about immigration and survival. This appearance was particularly meaningful for the club, since the author’s mother and Sherman’s mother fled Nazi Germany together on a transport ship to America when they were 12 years old. “Our group is very cohesive, with lots of laughter, lots of sharing,” said Sherman. “I think this group could go on for many, many years. It has the inertia of good reading. We’re all avid readers. It has the inertia of friendship. We all care about each other and have a great time together.”
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“You can come and feel like you fit in, even if you don’t really know them yet,” observed Sharon Condron, a retired insurance agent who has been a member for about a year. Sometimes, through the club, Condron ends up reading a book that she normally might not have chosen. “I read it and I’m surprised that I like it,” she said. If you’d like to learn more, call Michelle Perkins at 509406-4919.
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Members of the Downtown Book Club find it difficult to name just one favorite; however, some selected the following as their top recommended page-turners: • Sarah’s Key, Tatiana de Rosnay • Automatic Millionaire, David Bach • Tess of the d’Urbervilles, Thomas Hardy • Three Cups of Tea, Greg Mortenson • To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee • The Glass Castle, Jeannette Walls
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May 12 – 13
Yakima-Morelia Sister City Association’s 13th Anniversary Fiesta Le Chateau 509-949-5450
Yakima Pet Emergency Service Pet Remembrance Tribute Yakima Area Arboretum 509-452-4138
Dedication weekend for the Mary and Bruce Stevenson Wing Maryhill Museum of Art maryhillmuseum.org
May 10
May 13 – Oct. 28
Human and Animal Communities: Living and Learning Together Parker Room/YVCC 509-574-6800, Ext. 3151
Yakima Farmers’ Market Downtown Yakima 509-457-5765
May 4 – 6
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YVCC hosts Stuart McAllister & Andy Bannister YVCC/Sherar Gym 509-574-4646
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Sunnyside’s Cinco de Mayo Downtown Sunnyside 800-457-8089
Passion for the Village Children’s Village 509-576-5794
May 4 – June 1
May 11
Skateboards Explored Art Exhibit Allied Arts of Yakima 509-966-0930
11th annual Cookie Beam Invitational Suntides Golf Course 509-575-6686
May 5
May 11 – 12
6th annual Latin Music Celebration — Grande Finale The Seasons 509-453-1888
WSU Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale WSU Master Gardeners Greenhouse 509-248-7337
May 12 Kentucky Derby Party 26-A Club 509-594-0822
May 6
Mother’s Day Spring Faire/Voices for Children Foundation Cascade Garden 509-225-0335
May 17 YVCC’s Spring Diversity Series: Communities Without Borders YVCC/Parker Room 509-574-6800, Ext. 3151
May 17 – 20 As You Like It YVCC/Kendall Hall Auditorium 509-574-4750
13th annual Tour of Artists’ Homes & Studios 509-574-4875
Selah Community Days selahdays.org
Yakima Valley Pet Rescue & Adoption Center’s Canine & Wine Cherrywood Bed Breakfast & Barn, Zillah 509-248-3113 www.yvpr.org
Clinton Fearon at The Seasons 509-453-1888
May 5 – 6 Yakima’s Cinco de Mayo — Fiesta Grande Downtown Yakima 509-453-2050
May 13
La Casa Hogar Fiesta Mighty Tieton mightytieton.com
May 19
Beer | Wine Travel Humane Society of Central Washington’s 3rd annual Fur Ball Yakima Valley Museum yakimahumane.org
Louie Foxx at Akin Theatre 509-248-ARTS
Yakima Area Arboretum’s Bonsai Exhibit ahtrees.org
Yakima Symphony Orchestra: Carmina Burana The Capitol Theatre yakimasymphony.org
May 20 Yakima Area Arboretum’s Iris Flower and Design Show ahtrees.org
Cowiche Canyon’s annual dinner fundraiser The Tasting Room Yakima at Wilridge Vineyard 509-574-4646
Your Canyon for a Day bike tour Crimestoppersyakco.org
May 22 – June 9
Grape to Glass Gala YVCC/Yakima Valley Vintners 509-882-7037
YVCC Visual Arts Exhibition Larson Gallery 509-574-4875
May 24 Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau Encore! awards/luncheon 509-575-5010
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June 15 – July 13
49th annual Wenas Audubon Campout 509-453-2500
Larson Gallery Guild Arts and Crafts Exhibition 509-574-4875
May 26
June 16
Poor Man’s Poison The Seasons Performance Hall 509-453-1888
Prosser Scottish Fest and Highland Games Prosserscottishfest.org
May 26 – July 15 Textiles Tieton: Gimme Shelter Exhibition Mighty Tieton mightytieton.com
June 23 Blossom Festival Yakima Valley Museum 509-248-0747
Yakima Area Arboretum’s Garden Tour ahtrees.org
June 2 Mural in a Day Toppenish 509-865-3262
Yakima Greenway’s Rock the Gap & Gap2Gap Relay Sarg Hubbard Park 509-453-8280 rockthegap.com
June 9 Art Fest at Chalet Place 509-453-7234
Comedians from Chelsea Lately The Capitol Theatre 800-992-8499
Portland Cello Project at Mighty Tieton Warehouse info@mightytieton.com
Ultimate Wine Experience State Fair Park 509-248-7160
Yakima’s Got Talent — the finals The Seasons theseasonsyakima.com
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June 29 Cherry Festival at Bill’s Berry Farm 509-882-3200
Yakima Herald-Republic’s Indulge — an event for women Yakima Convention Center 509-577-7731
June 29 – July 1 Mighty Tieton Artist Trust Weekend mightytieton.com
July 4 Yakima’s 4th of July State Fair Park yakima4thofjuly.org
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PHOTOS BY SARA GETTYS
inter view Name & Age: Sarah J. G. Wauzynski, 51 Personal: I’m married to my best friend and biggest supporter, Timm, an artist in his own right. We live with Joe, Timm’s 96-year-old father, and our three dogs: Minnie, Max and Clair. Profession/Job title: I work part-time as a dental lab technician doing crown and bridge work. They’re little sculptures and a lot of fun to make.
creative endeavors. When I was a kid, I attended adult painting classes with my mom; my parents didn’t consider art and creativity as just a hobby. When I applied for college I didn’t get the “how are you going to make a living?” runaround; in fact, it was never an issue. I had two very different mentors in college — Lee Knouse, who inspired in me a very keen sense of design (and a love of tracing paper to help refine an image), and Ken Cory, whose take-no-prisoners and ferociously methodical approach to making jewelry are at the core of my process.
Where did you grow up, go to school, etc.? I grew up in the Kittitas Valley “Aim for kindness and and attended school respect, try to maintain a from Ellensburg to Roslyn and Sposense of humor and kane.
whatever your task or endeavor — do it to the very best of your ability.
When did you know you wanted to be an artist? I can’t remember a time that I didn’t draw. I don’t remember actually making a decision to be an artist; it just always seemed to be a given. Did you have an art mentor? My mother is my first and most important mentor. She and my dad encouraged all of my siblings and me to pursue a variety of
What different types of media do you work with? I work with a variety of media, but primarily use egg tempera and watercolor in painting, and egg tempera and sterling silver in jewelry.
We notice that you use a lot of fruits and vegetables – and hands – in your art. What about these things inspires you? Well, we live in a valley that is aflood with agriculture. I’m continuously amazed and in awe of the people who grow our crops, and also the people who harvest them. We’re so fortunate to live in such a plenti-
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ful region — others aren’t so fortunate. I’m also an avid gardener. I grow the usual perennials and continue to try my hand at vegetables with so-so results. I aspire to be what I call a suburban farmer but am humbled by true farmers who do the really hard work. How did you create the cover for this edition of Yakima Magazine? When Robin approached me to do the cover art for the art issue, I didn’t have to think long or hard. I’ve been utilizing falling fruit images for a while now (which for me symbolize the abundance with which our valley is blessed). I combined the cherry image (it’s nearly that time of year!) with a landscape inspired by the Yakima River Canyon and surrounding areas. You’re on the proverbial desert island … what five items do you take with you? Oh easy: My husband, my three dogs and a really good Swiss Army knife. Why is Yakima home to you? Initially that’s the way the dice fell, but now it’s good to be close to family. If you could boil your life philosophy down to one or two sentences, what would it be? Aim for kindness and respect, try to maintain a sense of humor, and whatever your task or endeavor — do it to the very best of your ability. May | June 2012
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