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Ian Byington

I’ve been writing this & adding to it since 1997, and it has morphed into what you see now during that time – a collaborative effort between our community and me to tell the story of what makes an island tick, and to celebrate the cool things that happen.

Recent Posts by Ian

New owners at Warehouse Coffee!

September 7, 2009 at 12:30 am

Since the early 2000s Dwight Ware & his family have been the backbone of Warehouse Coffee on Tucker Street. Now he’s sold the business to Clint Mills & a silent partner, and Clint tells me they’re pretty excited to be there. He’s hoping to amp up the offerings for the lunch break at FHHS, and  Continue Reading

Chamber San Juans – this weekend!

September 7, 2009 at 12:20 am

Jan from the Community Theatre says this is gonna be a great one: Chamber Music San Juans Presents “Gems of the Masters” Artistic Director Patricia Kostek brings to the stage eight of the finest classical music personalities and pairs them with exciting, soulful and virtuosic masterworks of classical music compositions to celebrate the start of  Continue Reading

Library rocks….

September 5, 2009 at 3:58 pm

Just read in Chamber of Commerce news that in July, the San Juan Island Library loaned over 15,000 items. That’s a lot of loans, and it’s a record for the San Juan Island Library! Way to go, you guys!

Taking risks & where it'll take you….

September 5, 2009 at 1:36 am

Thanks to my friend Deanna for passing this on….nice way to start your day, eh?

Taking risks & where it’ll take you….

September 5, 2009 at 1:36 am

Thanks to my friend Deanna for passing this on….nice way to start your day, eh?

Impressionist Show: The Figure in the Landscape at Gallery San Juan

September 4, 2009 at 1:01 am

The show begins on Saturday at Gallery San Juan – here’s more from Barbara: Impressionist Show:  The Figure in the Landscape Join us for an unforgettable Impressionist show on September 5th from 6pm to 8:30pm.  Working in the above theme the following artists will show their latest works;  Steve Hill, James Moore, Ann Walbert, &  Continue Reading

"Saving Luna" – the movie….

September 4, 2009 at 12:08 am

Jenny from the Whale Museum sent me this so you & I can get it on our calendars…here’s the scoop: The Whale Museum will present the Friday Harbor premiere of “Saving Luna,” the world-acclaimed documentary covering the life of Luna, a young lone orca who made a home in Nootka Sound, eagerly seeking the company  Continue Reading

“Saving Luna” – the movie….

September 4, 2009 at 12:08 am

Jenny from the Whale Museum sent me this so you & I can get it on our calendars…here’s the scoop: The Whale Museum will present the Friday Harbor premiere of “Saving Luna,” the world-acclaimed documentary covering the life of Luna, a young lone orca who made a home in Nootka Sound, eagerly seeking the company  Continue Reading

When the rains come….

September 4, 2009 at 12:03 am

Yeah, I checked it & you did, too – it’s supposed to rain this weekend big time. Watch this vid & you’ll get in the mood. That’s Perpetuum Jazzile making it feel like a thunderstorm. Stay dry.

A Tourist in Disguise IV ( the last installment)

September 4, 2009 at 12:01 am

San Juan Preservation Trust’s photography intern Jane Fox wraps up her series of essays about living here this past summer. Here’s round four (did you see Part One & Part Two, as well as Part Four): A Tourist in Disguise IV. Of course, the funny part was that it had taken me two days to  Continue Reading

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