Around the island….
Posted May 7, 2012 at 7:59 am by Ian Byington
Catching a little nap at the marina, above the fuel dock on a sunny & warm Saturday last weekend....
Happy new week to you…hope yours is off to a good start! It’s the countdown to Mother’s Day (as you figure out what to do with her & for her & to remember her), and more:
• This next weekend at 1836 Roche Harbor Road, Avon from the Golden Triangle is having a garage sale from 9am-noon….drop by!
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• Even in California they know – The Island Inn at 123 West was named Best Luxury Hotel in the Pacific Northwest in Evening Magazine’s annual BEST Northwest Escapes contest, and even the San Francisco Chronicle had a story – congrats, you guys!
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James
• This week you’ll start getting used to the idea that The Sound of Music starts its two week run this Thursday (got your tickets?).
In the meantime, I wanted you to know islander James Krall is living & teaching in Fairbanks, Alaska, where he just finished performing in a well-received production of Misalliance – you’ll get a good feel for it from this review, which says he does good work!
The show’s run ended this past weekend….
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• Emily Reed just wrote to tell me about this special film at the IMA:
The premiere of the short film “Anna Skibska” will take place at San Juan Islands Museum of Art, 235 A Street in Friday Harbor on Friday, May 11, at the open house from 5:00 to 7:00pm.
Skibska, of Seattle, will be present for the showings of this 11-minute film, inspired by her current exhibition at IMA: “Anna, Anna Skibska.” Filmed by Elan Video’s Karen Woldtvedt, who co-edited it with Skibska, it expresses the artist’s vision and voice in the format of creative documentary. More details are available at www.sjima.org
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• Don’t forget the Animal Shelter’s Mother’s Day Orchid & Bake Sale on Saturday – here’s the scoop!
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Two days of dental appontments for island kids...awesome. That's what the "Fish for Teeth" fundraiser got done, and it helped that a mob came to get fish tacos....one of the volunteers was grillmaster Rick Waldron, getting the fish ready. Way to go you guys!
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It was nice to check in with my friend Ann on Sunday at the Pancake Breakfast at The Mullis Center - man, there's a lot of people who come to that! It's the first Sunday of each month....
• Order ahead (so Felicity can have it ready for you!):
Mothers Day special from Cakes by Felicitations:
Indulge your mother to breakfast in bed with a unique breakfast tray delivered to her door. This unique tray will include a plate of assorted fresh baked pastries and jam, a cup of fresh fruit salad, a fragrant flower, a woman’s magazine, a decorated cookie saying “I love you” – all presented on a wooden legged tray which is hers to keep. Advance orders required by May 4th. Call 317-5961 for more information.
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• Lee Studivant is excited to let you & me know about a sweet musical evening with Mom on Sunday – here’s more:
Puget Sound Concert Opera returns to Friday Harbor this Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday evening, May 12, 5 pm, at the Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church.
Celebrating ‘Opera Moms,’ the program will explore mothers and their relationships through some of the most beautiful and dramatic music in the world. A dozen professional singers will perform music of a dozen well known opera composers.
Taking advantage of the superb acoustics in the hall, the small company comes to Friday Harbor several times a year to present opera in a manner that is up-close, personal, and very affordable. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Puget Sound Concert Opera returns to Friday Harbor this Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday evening, May 12, 5 pm, at the Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church.
This Sunday!
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Lynn Shelton
• Seattle director Lynn Shelton shot her latest film (with Emily Blunt, who you just saw in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, here at the Palace Theatre) here in the San Juan Islands…it’s due to be released on June 15th.
Here’s more about this up & coming Northwest director & her approach, from the New York Times.
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• Anne Sheridan tells me this is gonna be fun, this coming weekend:
Spring Cake Walk on the Brickworks Plaza
Join us as we celebrate family and community at the first annual Cake Walk on the Plaza. Saturday May 12th from 11:00 -1:00, at Brickworks, 150 Nichols St., Friday Harbor.
Come early to vote on the best-decorated cakes, with People’s Choice Awards, and prizes for the top five cakes. Live music by the local group, OPA will lead circles of friends and island neighbors in rounds of Cake Walking. Walk and win an edible masterpiece – bring home a fantastic cake for Mother’s Day.
All students that participate in the sponsored Cakewalk Coloring/Drawing Event will receive one free ticket to Cakewalk. Entry blanks will be available at FHES, Paidea, and Stillpoint Schools and the SJI Library.
Cakes are needed! Cakes should be dropped off at 9:30 am at Brickworks. Bakers interested in creating and donating cakes should contact: Tori Zehner at 378-6301
Brickworks! See you on the plaza!
This event is sponsored by the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild. For more event information go to http://www.sjiagguild.com
This weekend!
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Little Lotus (with mom Sarah Galligan) says hey at the Children's Festival on Saturday....
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Low tide at the ferry dock on Sunday morning around 9:30am....click here to see the larger, cooler version....
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