This organization shows what communicty spirit can do. They have a lovely theater which I lectured in built and designed and overseen by dedicated community members. There is a terrific and diverse set of programs and speakers and while the theater holds about 250 people, it feels intimate. Definitely look to see what they are offering if you are going to be on the gorgeous and easily accessible Whidbey island.

WICA Is a small but it world class arts and performance center located within walking distance from the light for Langley Washington. In addition to the theater, concerts and community / education outreach, they host an annual weeklong Djangofest gypsy jazz music festival that spills out into the street and cafés of Langley every September. I attended a couple of evening concerts at the center and found it to be comparable to a much larger concert venues in quality of performance and presentation. Ticket prices are reasonable and the variety of performances offered throughout the year is impressive. Just shy of 300 seats the theater space is comfortable and intimate.

I am lucky to live in Langley, home to this community built and supported gem of a performing arts center. Over the years I have been fortunate to revel in the gypsy jazz that takes over the village and WICA during our annual Djangofest Northwest, and amazing musical performances by George Winston, the dynamic piano duo of Anderson and Roe, Tingstad and Rumbel, and many others. The amazing Political Lecture Series with Robert Merry has brought us Judy Woodruff and L Hunt, Mark Shields, David Ignatius, Robbie Robertson, and many others. And then there is the wonderful community theater performances including drama, comedy and musicals. Before the performance you can enjoy a glass of wine or spirits in the piano bar with friends. Highly recommend checking out the performance calendar during a visit to our island!

This small theater does amazing work. Their in house theater productions are always stellar and their political interview series brings in some huge names. Great way to spend an evening!

We are avid theater people. And we are very aware that it is people who make or break a theater. For this, the WICA gets top marks. The acting is usually suberb, the costumes well done, and the offerings cater well to the tastes of the area. The ticket cost is very reasonable. Now, the reason for the loss of a star... The theater seating was built by a tiny person. I kid you not. I am five eight, with a normal 32 inseam. Which means my legs are probably ordinary. So why is my knee grazing the seat in front of me? Hemmed in by other patrons, I couldn't move my legs right or left. My much taller husband had to abandon the seat and sit against the wall on the front row to have enough room. I was appalled at the design. Unfortunately the theater also serves hard liquor. This may not be a problem for most patrons, but on several occasions, we have had folks over served. (please understand it may only take ONE drink to over serve some folks) There is food to be purchased, and other beverages. The restrooms are clean and large. No waiting in the ladies room- amazing. A final note to directors: please...please...sit to the left or right of the stage. Listen. Are ALL of your actors enunciating? Remind them their stage voice needs to be uncomfortably loud to their own ears. That's theater 101. So in conclusion: sit in the first row for leg room, and enjoy the show.