Revisiting 2020: the 7th Annual Marko’s Variety Show – Virtual Edition
24 Nov 2023 Leave a Comment
in Events, Inside Roslyn Tags: Marko's Place, Roslyn
A holiday throwback: For six years, Marko’s Place held an in-person variety show near Christmas time to celebrate the holidays and friends. In 2020, Roslyn wasn’t going to let COVID get in the way of tradition. The 7th Annual Marko’s Variety show was held virtually, with emcee Roslyn Love hosting the event alone from the otherwise empty gathering place. A variety of acts were submitted, and on the evening of Wednesday, December 23rd, many joined online to watch and share time with each other through a virtual celebration. Merry Christmas and enjoy the show.
Visit Roslyn in 360 Degrees!
20 Nov 2023 Leave a Comment
in Inside Roslyn, Videos Tags: 360 degree Video, Roslyn
Do you want to experience Winter in Roslyn, but can’t actually make it here to visit this year? Enjoy a 360 degree video experience of Roslyn and the surrounding area. Use your mouse or fingers to navigate within the video. Of course, it’s not as good as the real thing, but we hope it makes you feel a bit like being here!
Roslyn Has Your Pet Pals Covered!
19 Nov 2023 Leave a Comment
in Inside Roslyn Tags: Cat, Dog, Pet, Roslyn, Whole Pet
Visiting Roslyn with your pets? Don’t worry if you forget any supplies because Whole Pet has you covered! On the corner of West Washington and North 2nd Street, Whole Pet won’t leave you or your furry friends wanting more. Food, treats, toys, leashes, collars, and grooming supplies are just a sampling of the items waiting to delight your dog or cat. We even found a full assortment of pet garments ranging from sweaters to socks! Once your four-legged loved ones have had their fill, there is plenty to appease their pet loving humans; like stickers, mugs, greeting cards, coloring books and more. So don’t forget about your animal pals when you come to town – show them you care with a gift from Whole Pet!
The NorthWest Bicycle Improvement Company
12 Mar 2020 1 Comment
in Inside Roslyn, Videos Tags: bicycles, bikes, mountain biking, NorthWest Bicycle Imrpovement Company, Roslyn, Washington
For owner Glenn Burkhart, the Northwest Bicycle Improvement Company (NBIC) is a labor of love. Though it opened in 2014 on 2nd street, the bicycle rental and service shop only recently moved to its current home on Pennsylvania Avenue. The bike shop rents and services bicycles and also carries a wide assortment of products to ensure you have everything you need to ride the roads or the local trails.
Glenn has enjoyed bike riding for as long as he can remember, so the most important goal of the shop is to help spread the joy of riding in Roslyn. I’m really passionate about the area. I love the climate, I love the ecology that we have here, Glenn says, Secondly, I want to support the community. The staff is always happy to provide local trail information to help you on your way. In the Spring and Summer, the NBIC also organizes group rides, often on Saturday mornings, where bikers can just show up and join a ride. It’s just an awesome, magical thing when people are group riding, enjoying each other’s company, enjoying the weather, and enjoying riding bikes. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for those opportunities and be sure to check out the interactive Roslyn trail map available on their website.
The name of the shop, NorthWest Bicycle Improvement Company (a play on the historic Northwest Improvement Company that served as the company store during Roslyn’s coal mining era) is only partially tongue and cheek. The team provides a wide set of bicycle maintenance, tune-up, and repair services to help you keep your bike performing at its best. Likewise, since the team at the shop possess decades of combined experience working on bicycles, you can be sure you’ll have only top talent repairing or optimizing your ride.
One thing visitors to Roslyn are quick to notice is the number fat tire bikes. While not exclusively used for Winter riding, fat bikes are ideal for riding in snowy conditions and they help make riding a year-round recreation. The wide tires provide more grip in the snow, and when the snow melts, they’re great for sand as well (of course, fat tire bikes are available for rent at the shop). Another emerging trend is bikepacking. As the name implies, bikepacking is like backpacking, except you load up your bike with the necessary provisions and make your escape for days at a time. If you’re feeling adventurous, a variety of gear and carrying systems are available for transforming your ride into a two wheeled caravan.
If you’re not comfortable on wheels, Snowshoes are also available for rent. However, if you’re looking to enjoy a ride in Roslyn, regardless of whether you have a bike or need a bike, there is no better place to start your adventure than the Northwest Bicycle Improvement Company! Stop by and let Glenn get you started on your Roslyn ride!
Summer Outdoor Cinema in Roslyn
29 Jun 2018 Leave a Comment
in Events, Inside Roslyn Tags: Basecamp, Cinema, Roslyn, Roslyn Yard
There’s nothing quite like Roslyn Summer nights, and now there is a great way to enjoy them! From now until early October, Basecamp Book and Bites is hosting an outdoor cinema series in The Roslyn Yard. Admission is free (though donations to the Roslyn Fire Department are a welcomed way to show your appreciation). Movies will begin at sunset and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Be sure to bring a blanket so you can relax with your family and enjoy the feature. The full schedules can be found below: 
- June 23 – Northern Exposure Episode 1
- June 30 – Northern Exposure Episide 2
- July 7 – Northern Exposure Episide 3
- July 14 – Northern Exposure Episode 8
- July 21 – Toy Story
- July 28 – Northern Exposure Episode 5
- August 4 – Little Mermaid
- August 11 – Lion King
- August 18 – Up
- August 25 – Meet the Robinsons
- September 1 – Walle
- September 8 – Monster’s Inc.
- September 15 – Explorers
- September 22 – Incredibles
- September 29 – Goonies
- October 5 – How to Train Your Dragon
Enjoy Roslyn’s Student Art Walk!
18 Mar 2018 1 Comment
in Events Tags: Art Walk, Roslyn, Student Art Walk, WA
Upper Kittitas County is brimming with talented, young artists, and Saturday, March 24th, is your chance to come out and experience their talent first hand. Roslyn’s Annual Student Art Walk will feature hundreds of unique pieces of art on display in local businesses. Students from pre-school through high school have been working hard to prepare pieces, and all will be on display. The high school jazz bands will also be performing at Stonehouse 101 starting at 3:30pm. And in Roslyn, art is not just a spectator sport. Artists young and old can make original art at “Try-It” stations located throughout town. So, bring the family and show your support of the arts while enjoying the works of aspiring local artists and musicians this Saturday between 2pm and 5pm. You’ll be glad you did!
Roslyn Bar Wars 2017 Was Epic!
25 Aug 2017 Leave a Comment
in Events, Inside Roslyn Tags: Bar Wars, Eagles, Marko's, Roslyn, Water balloon
Bar Wars was another epic event this year – the biggest battle yet! Congratulations and thanks for all of the great participation, donations, and outstanding sportsmanship! For those that don’t know, Bar Wars is an annual water balloon war between the patios of Marko’s Place and the Roslyn Eagles. This year, the trophy went to Marko’s, but the real winners are the charities this event is designed to support. The event raised nearly $3000 to split between ARRF and the Roslyn Library.
As previously noted, the only word that accurately describes this year’s event is “epic!” All totalled, over 12,000 water balloons were thrown. Eagles came on strong early, barraging Marko’s with a torrent of balloons. Paired with the blaring Star Wars Soundtrack echoing out of the Eagles patio sound system, the 696 were truly 
laying down liquid terror from the sky. However, before long, Marko’s was able to push their way out into no-man’s land and fight from the alley (thanks largely to custom shields many participants made in advance of the battle). In addition to balloons and shields, there was also no shortage of super soakers, giant sling shots, and water buckets. Marko’s even had an archer (armed with a water balloon firing bow) laying down sniper fire from the neighboring Hideaway’s patio. Then, just as the mayhem seemed to reach its peak, insurgents joined in from the street with the full power of the Roslyn Fire Department. Both the Eagles and Marko’s had no choice but to endure the drenching wrath of the fire hoses – which many likened to being affronted by one of the dragons in Game of Thrones. Through it all, both sides battled fiercely until every Bar Wars T-Shirt worn by the Eagles and every superhero costume worn by many of the Marko’s fighters were soaked to the core. About 45 minutes after the battle began, referee Gus blew the horn to signal war time had once again transitioned back to peace.
Thanks also to everyone who went above and beyond to raise money ahead of the event as well. Raffle prizes and fund raising efforts supported by The Roslyn Candy Company, The Roslyn Grocery, Northwest Bicycle Improvement Company, Hope Gallery, Cicely’s Gift Shop, Roslyn Rags, Fused, Whole Pet, Jeb’s Pet Supply, the Eagles, The Roslyn Roadhouse and WhyRoslyn were all essential to the success of the event! Congrats on a great Bar Wars, and see you all again in 2018!
Woof it Up at the Canine Festival!
24 Jun 2017 Leave a Comment
in Events Tags: Canine Festival, DockDogs, Roslyn, WA
In July, Roslyn goes to the dogs with the city’s first ever Canine Festival! The main attraction of this dog gone day is the DockDog Competition. This will be the second time DockDogs have brought their competition to Roslyn to face off on a 40 foot dock looming over a 26,000 gallon pool that will be constructed in Runje Field. Owners and their dogs compete in three categories: Big Air, Extreme Vertical and Speed Retrieve. This year, first timers are even welcome to register and try out some dock diving. Between waves, you’ll have no lack of entertainment as you’re invited to visit the vendors or enjoy the beer garden. It’s going to be a great time for you and your furry friends, so come on out to Roslyn July 7, 8 and 9th.
Come Explore Roslyn’s Trail System
03 Feb 2017 Leave a Comment
in Inside Roslyn Tags: Hiking, Roslyn, Washington
Need a hand finding your way around the Roslyn network of trails? The Roslyn Trails Alliance, with support from a large group of local sponsors, maintains a detailed trail map that will help you on your way. The map is available here as a standalone PDF file. When paired with the Avenza Maps App, your phone’s GPS will place you within the map so you can easily navigate the area. Both the map and download instructions for the Avenza Trail App are available at the Northwest Bicycle Improvement Company’s website.
It’s Wintertime in Roslyn!
05 Dec 2016 Leave a Comment
in Food & Drink, Inside Roslyn Tags: Christmas, Roslyn, WA, Winter
The snow is falling and the Christmas season is in full swing in Roslyn! In addition to the great restaurants and shops worth visiting, there is also plenty of holiday fun to be had. First, don’t miss your chance for photos with Santa and friends in the historic NWI building mall. They’ll be here for a visit between noon and 3pm on Saturday the 10th and 17th. The mall hosts some fantastic local businesses, including Fused, Roslyn Rags, Hope Gallery, and Willy Nilly Antiques and Relicology. On Saturday, December 10th, the Red Bird Café (located across the street from the NWI building) will also be offering free gift wrapping with all donations going to support a local woman who is currently battling leukemia.
On Saturday December 17th at 3pm, come celebrate the Solstice at the Roslyn Yard. Create your own yule log, then take a luminaria lit walk through the Roslyn Urban Forest and enjoy a short story by fire light. A donation of $20 for families and $10 for couples is suggested (proceeds to support the Roslyn and Ellensburg Outdoor Schools).
There is also plenty going on at Suncadia during Winterfest 2016. Experience the thrill of downhill tubing through the snow with the ease of a rope tow to bring you back to the top! Three hour time blocks are $20 per person and includes use of the tube and the rope tow (weather permitting). Suncadia also offers ice skating at the outdoor rink located at the Village Pavilion. These are just a couple of the activities in Suncadia, so check out the 2016 Winterfest Guide for full details on times, costs, and scheduled activities.
While in the area, be sure to check out the other great shops and restaurants in town, including:
- Shops: From Roslyn with Love (now inside Maggie’s Pantry), Basecamp Books and Bites, Gypsy and James, The Kitchen Sink, Roslyn Candy Company, The Roslyn Grocery, Ride Roslyn, Cicely’s Gift Shop,  Roslyn Herbs, Fabi’s Barber-ette, Harper’s Lumber.
- Food and Beverage: The Brick Saloon, the Roslyn Roadhouse, The Roslyn Café, Roslyn Mexican Grill, Village Pizza, Maggie’s Pantry, Marko’s Place and the Hideaway, and the Roslyn Eagles (members and guests only).
- Entertainment & Attractions: The Roslyn Theatre, the Roslyn Museum, The Roslyn Cemetery.
