Photos by Tag: Bill
Popeye pipe
Muralist Bill Mitchell’s “Popeye” art was mounted on a wall inside the Port Transit Shed, but he used Popeye’s pipe as a prop during outdoor pirate activities at the Work Boat Races. Mitchell presided over pirate “swagger and stagger” competition. See photos in Activities section.
Anacortes contingent
Anacortes muralist Bill Mitchell (seated, right) and team scored a great parking spot at Saturday’s Naval Aviation Centennial, drawing a crowd of their own to see Bill’s uniquely painted “classic” car.
Mural in season
I don’t know the particulars about this Bill Mitchell mural, but I know it is appropriate for this time of year. This snow-shoveling character adorns the north wall of the Gere-a-Deli Restaurant on Commercial Avenue. The building once served the community as a bank.
Patron Bill?
Anacortes muralist/historian Bill Mitchell has been named 2010 Anacortes Patron of the Arts, an honor bestowed by the Anacortes Arts Festival. Bill, pictured here at a past Arts Festival, will be the guest of honor Friday (July 30) at the 5:30 p.m. “Arts at the Port” event at the Port Transit Shed Event Center (foot […]
Bill’s army
A delight to many in the recent 4th of July parade was “Bill’s army,” a collection of military surplus vehicles ranging from Jeep and Humvee to halftrack and tank. Owner of these operating pieces of military memorabilia is Anacortes businessman Bill Wooding, pictured here “behind the wheel” of one of his vehicles. See Activities section […]
Murals unmasked
Saturday, May 2 offers a special opportunity: local artist Bill Mitchell will be “unmasked” at the 2:30 p.m. grand opening of an Anacortes Museum display dedicated to his mural work. “Come celebrate with us the 25th Anniversary of the Anacortes Mural Project,” reads a museum flyer. “Murals Unmasked looks at the people and the process, […]
Unnamed ‘patron’
This outdoor mural by local artist Bill Mitchell has a Western feel to it. The caption on the mural simply states: “Joker Bar patron on 3rd Street 1900.”
Bill’s latest
Bill Mitchell (left) applied his talents to creation of a new mural in commemoration of the unofficial “Year of the Salmon,” partnering with the Chamber of Commerce to bring a new outdoor artwork for the side of the Visitor Information Center. Visiting Bill in his studio last week was Chamber Executive Director Mitch Everton. “Others” […]
BJ & friends
Friends and family gathered Saturday night at Anacortes Christian Church for a benefit concert on behalf of BJ Daniells (right), a Guemes Island resident who learned recently he has a brain tumor. Among a large group of entertainer friends was Bill Hicks (pictured here), who attends the Bridge Christian Fellowship with BJ and his wife, […]
Changing of guard
Outgoing Chamber of Commerce President Pam Allen made things official Thursday night, passing off the ceremonial gavel to 2006 President Bill Berry. A celebration of 2005 accomplishments, as well as a peek ahead to 2006 goals, took place at Tesoro Refinery on March’s Point.