The Runner Stumbles
03 Aug 2011 1 Comment
in Just for Fun Tags: Dick Van Dyke, Roslyn, The Runner Stumbles, WA
Most people remember when the world knew Roslyn as Cicely, Alaska – the fictional town that was the setting for the television show Northern Exposure. However, few may remember when Roslyn was Solona, Michigan – the home of a conflicted priest named Father Rivard and an energetic, young nun named Sister Rita. In the 1979 film, The Runner Stumbles, Dick Van Dyke plays a priest accused of murdering a new nun in his parish. Told largely through flashbacks, the Immaculate Conception Church on North B St. is where much of the story unfolds, and Roslyn is the backdrop for the film’s many outdoor scenes.
It has been over thirty years since that movie was first released and it has never been published on DVD, however, it can be found playing on very rare occasion at the Roslyn movie theater.
Spittoon Races Set Sail at The Brick
16 Mar 2011 2 Comments
in Events, Just for Fun, Videos Tags: Roslyn, Spittoon, Spittoon Races, the Brick
On Saturday, March 12th, the Brick came alive for the 23rd Annual Water Spittoon Race & Nautical Ball. One hundred and eleven boats entered in all – with 73 boats filling out the wood category (other categories included paper, plastic, soap and experimental). The races kicked off at 1pm and continued into the early evening. Though competition was fierce and beer was flowing, good sportsmanship was a trait shared by all – ensuring that everyone had a great time regardless of how their boats were performing. A brief video of the event is available below:
Hauntings at the Brick Saloon
01 Nov 2010 1 Comment
in Inside Roslyn, Just for Fun, Videos
The oldest operating saloon in the state is bound to have a few skeletons in the closet (or ghosts as the case may be). Many have reported occurences on the para side of normal as you’ll see in this Halloween report on KOMO television.
