Chris Terrell, Author at Anacortes Magazine - Art, Music, and Community

Chris Terrell

About Chris Terrell

Longtime Anacortes resident Chris Terrell captures his views of our community through his website Pictures That Matter.

Michael B. Stark named new Executive Director of the Skagit Community Foundation

Posted on Thursday, January 23, 2020 by Chris Terrell

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Michael B. Stark named new Executive Director of the Skagit Community Foundation Mount Vernon, WA. January 11, 2020. The Skagit Community Foundation Board of Directors hired Michael B. Stark as Executive Director effective January 1, 2020, succeeding … Continue reading

Sounds of Vela Luka

Posted on Monday, September 30, 2019 by Chris Terrell

The Sister Cities Delegation’s first visit to the town of Vela Luka was some fifteen years ago during Dean Maxwell’s administration. My late husband Nick, was on the city council, so, at that time, I was lucky enough to be … Continue reading

Home is Where the Heart is – Pictures That Matter

Posted on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 by Chris Terrell

Photographs can be taken anywhere in the world. It is when others are given the opportunity to see them that feelings from the heart come to life. These photos were recently taken by Marius Hibbard on his third trip to now what can be called his second home, Prigardica on the island Krocula, Croatia. These are pictures that matter. Continue reading

Pictures That Matter and how they affect our perception of the world we live in…

Posted on Monday, July 23, 2018 by Chris Terrell

August 3,4,5 Croatian Cultural Center 801 5th St., Anacortes View the Event The Artists Marius Hibbard One of my favorite places to go exploring with my camera is the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State and the best time of the year … Continue reading

Pictures that Matter presents – My Travels in Croatia by Marius Hibbard

Posted on Friday, May 18, 2018 by Chris Terrell

My Travels in Croatia by Marius Hibbard In the year 2000 I accompanied the Vela Luka folk dance group and orchestra from Anacortes to Croatia on tour as their photographer. We spent 17 days traveling around the country and giving performances. During … Continue reading

Local Icon Bobo Featured in AHS Rock Documentary

Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2018 by Chris Terrell

Anacortes Museum staff assisted students with research on Bobo and Anacortes history, also providing the photos and movies for a great short documentary film. Continue reading

The Artistry of Ingrid Matthews

Posted on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 by Chris Terrell

Violinist Ingrid Matthews, recognized as one of the country’s leading period instrument performers, will return to Anacortes with John Lenti, lute, theorbo and guitar performer extraordinaire.  Their performance will include French masterpieces (Leclair, Rebel) and the Bach B minor Partita. Ingrid Matthews is … Continue reading

‘At Home in Anacortes’ opens May 13 at Anacortes Museum

Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2017 by Chris Terrell

The history of residential architecture in Anacortes is the topic of “At Home in Anacortes,” a new exhibit that opens with a reception 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at the Anacortes Museum. Continue reading

Celtic Music and Culture in the Magic Skagit

Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 by Chris Terrell

Skagit County non-profit gains international recognition for presenting Celtic music and cultural events. Continue reading

Skagit Valley Highland Games

Posted on Friday, July 1, 2016 by Chris Terrell

For 22 years, the Skagit Valley Highland Games have been a staple in summertime Skagit entertainment. It’s a family-oriented festival with lots of live music, dance, sheepdog trials, children’s events, athletic events, a beer and whisky garden. Continue reading

Inner Warrior

Posted on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 by Chris Terrell

Anacortes…a community working together… to work things out. We are individuals living and working together in a beautiful little town by the sea. It’s the stuff books are written with and movies are made of. From the outside looking in, it would appear that most of us live carefree, easy lives. Continue reading

Jim Lapp – A Musician who composes with Sculpture and Photography

Posted on Friday, October 30, 2015 by Chris Terrell

Both Jim’s sculptural and photographic work has been shown widely throughout the region. He has done both installation pieces in Anacortes and participated in the juried Pier show for the Anacortes Arts Festival. In 2013 he received the People’s Choice award for his photography in the Pier show. Continue reading