Special Events


    Pacific Rim Tonewoods

     

    A Look Into the Operation of Pacific Rim Tonewoods

    Hosted by Eric Warner

    Friday, May 16th 9:30 AM -10:30 AM

    Maple Hall / Upstairs
    Map - 104 Commercial St.  La Conner, WA

    Pacific Rim Tonewoods Is one of the largest tonewood supliers in the world.

    PRT general manager Eric Warner will be presenting a slide show of their state of the art operation and discuss what they do. Questions will be welcome.
    Included with General Admisson.

    The Ifs, Ands, & Buts of Lutherie

     

    The Ifs, Ands, & Buts of Lutherie

    A Panel of Some of Today's Top Luthiers hosted by Michael Gurian

    Open Forum

    Saturday,  May 17th   9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Maple Hall / Upstairs
    Map - 104 Commercial St.  La Conner, WA

    Back by popular demand!  Michael Gurian will once again be hosting an Open Forum with a panel of some of today's top luthiers (panel to be announced). These forums are always informative, entertaining , and inspirational (and not necessarily in that order!).
    Included with General Admisson.

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    Ken Totushek

     

    Ken Totushek

    Hosts a Saturday Night Song Circle
    PLUS:   a Sunday Morning String Community Gathering

    With or without guitars, all are welcome!
    Song Circle:
    Saturday Night, May 17th 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
    La Conner Channel Lodge Lobby or Back Patio depending on weather
    Map - 205 North 1st St.  La Conner, WA

    String Community Gathering:
    Sunday Morning, May 18th 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
    Maple Hall / Upstairs
    Map - 104 Commercial St.  La Conner, WA

    Ken Totushek is an internationally known singer/songwriter, acoustic instrumentalist and worship leader, with twelve acclaimed CDs of inspirational songs and instrumentals since 1994. Ken’s most recent work is “Acoustic Explorations—Nylon Plus Stringtunes”, released Fall 2024. He has performed in Japan, Europe, the Middle East, and throughout the U.S. Ken defines himself as a musician living and sharing “freedom songs” and music. His music is down to earth, inviting, and tends to capture the heart of the listener as he leads one through a calming and hope filled musical journey--aspects of his own life and spiritual pilgrimage. In 2013 Ken was awarded Japan’s Kansai Music Conference “Building Bridges Through Music” Award. Ken resides with his wife Kathy in Barrington, RI.

    Discography 12 albums to date--For the Rest of Your Life, ©1994; Pilgrim Song, ©2001; Sweet Devotion, ©2004, and Sweet Devotion--heart, ©2005; For the Rest of Your Life and Beyond, ©2010; Real Life Stuff—Hope's Alive! ©2013, Acoustic Explorations Vol. 1—Longing Soul, Longing Spirit ©2019, Acoustic Explorations Vol.2—Songs of Love ©2023, Acoustic Exploration (Vol. 3) Beyond Words ©2023, Acoustic Exploration (Vol. 4) Island Songs ©2024, Acoustic Exploration (Vol. 5) Nylon Plus Stringtunes ©2024
    Website: www.kentotushek.com
    Free, Open to Public

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