Topic: Around Here
Updates….
Written on July 8, 2011 at 9:10 pm, by Ian Byington
Well, let’s see what’s going on and what we need to catch up on… • The San Juan Soccer Association reminds me that there’s a week left to register for the fall season for kids… Travis Ayers tells me after July 15, registration fees go up! But here’s the part that I would like to Continue Reading
What’s happening…..
Written on July 7, 2011 at 12:16 pm, by Ian Byington
Looking around the island… • This is happening at waterworks gallery – here’s more from Ruth: Please join me at WaterWorks Gallery tonight at 7pm for an Artist Talk with Barbara Duzan & Jaime Ellsworth speaking on what inspires them as artist and their process. • Hey, Kate Schuman tells that she & Tami & Continue Reading
For this summer, it’s “The Winter’s Tale”
Written on July 7, 2011 at 10:52 am, by Ian Byington
Most folks are pretty familiar with the more famous Shakespeare plays, but he had some good success with his late-in-life efforts, including The Winter’s Tale. Although not frequently presented, it’s a good choice for the Island Stage Left folks to add to their list of accomplishments. The show opens off-island on Orcas tonight, Shaw Island Continue Reading
Report from Rowan from Madagascar
Written on July 7, 2011 at 8:06 am, by Ian Byington
Whenever I see Rowan Braybrook‘s mom Erin around town, she tells me how Rowan’s doing with her Peace Corps work in Madagascar, and it would make anyone proud to hear the cool stuff she’s involved with. She sent me a review of what she’s been up to that I’d like to share with you – Continue Reading
Around the island…
Written on July 7, 2011 at 7:48 am, by Ian Byington
The sunny skies & summer-like weather continue this week (that’s news, since summer took so long coming this year!)….let’s looks around at what’s up: • Remember Brook Visser who used to teach Pilates when she & Piet & the kids lived here? They’re in Andorra now, and she has a chance to win the Pilates Continue Reading
It was a great weekend…
Written on July 6, 2011 at 9:03 am, by Ian Byington
…wasn’t it? The longest weekend you ever did see…it felt like it continued yesterday, too, as folks hustled to get to the ferry lines. And a great time was had by all! I’ll be posting a bunch of pictures & film a little later this week – watch for ’em!
Happy Fourth to you!
Written on July 4, 2011 at 9:22 am, by Ian Byington
See you at the parade & around the island today – have a great one!
Bring it together…
Written on July 3, 2011 at 7:46 am, by Ian Byington
It’s part of why we’re here. And part of why folks come to see us this weekend. The Fourth of July is when people on the island come together, and I hope you come out to the parade, or out at Roche Harbor, or figuring out where to watch the fireworks, or just to hang Continue Reading
Around the isle…
Written on July 1, 2011 at 6:16 am, by Ian Byington
Gearing up for the long weekend…have a great one! • Have you seen Jennifer Beck Furber’s Baby By The Sea blog? She’s a heck of a writer, has great photos (another good way to tell a story), and just looking at it makes me glad I live here. Check it out here. • All the Continue Reading
Opening on July Fourth….
Written on June 30, 2011 at 10:40 pm, by Ian Byington
It was cool to hear from The Island Inn at 123 West‘s CEO Scott Hale that the inn is open – here’s the full story: Red, White and New – Friday Harbor Hotel Opens July 4th The Island Inn at 123 West will open all thirteen of its Friday Harbor accommodations, including seven Penthouses and Continue Reading
A little rain to make it all grow…
Written on June 30, 2011 at 1:29 pm, by Ian Byington
Yesterday morning’s rain is nothing but good for keeping the plants going & growing – let’s see what else is going on: • If you’re a photographer, you know shots like Mahesh‘s picture above take a little planning, a great eye, and sometimes a little luck, as well as great skill with a camera. When Continue Reading
The Little Mermaid – this weekend!
Written on June 30, 2011 at 11:14 am, by Ian Byington
Over 80 island kids came to auditions for the The Little Mermaid on Monday, and over 50 were cast for Saturday’s two shows – here’s more from the Community Theatre’s Jan Bollwinkel-Smith: Island Youngsters Shine in The Little Mermaid July 2 Missoula Children’s Theatre brings its special twist to the classic story of a little Continue Reading
Ready for the Fourth?
Written on June 29, 2011 at 10:56 am, by Ian Byington
Our friends at Rotary & Islanders Bank want you to keep this one on your radar for the Fourth: The ever-popular Timebenders of Victoria, B.C. will be the featured band again this year for Rock the Dock. This fabulously entertaining family-friendly street dance will be held at the Friday Harbor waterfront. Plan on great music, Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on June 28, 2011 at 10:11 am, by Ian Byington
Looking around to see what’s up…. • I sure like the way Scott Hale has on the 123 West website, right at the top: “Ready, Set, Slow.” • Looks like Thor Hanson‘s set for his presentation on Thursday at Griffin Bay Bookstore this week – he was on NPR last weekend, and has nice reviews Continue Reading
Local Red Cross folks are helping all over…
Written on June 28, 2011 at 5:49 am, by Ian Byington
You’ve read about the problems around the country in the other news, and it’s cool to find out that the local Red Cross is lending a hand. Here’s more from Sheila Harley: On the eve of this great country’s birthday, it is good to be aware of the heroes who deploy out of the American Continue Reading
Playing with the kid on a sunny weekend…
Written on June 27, 2011 at 9:15 am, by Ian Byington
I saw Carolyn Adler playing with a kid this weekend, and I asked her about him. She says he’s the son of Carey Phillips (FHHS ’97), and they were up visiting from Fort Myers, Florida because her parents have moved back to the island earlier this year. She says they’ll be here all week…and they Continue Reading
Updates….
Written on July 8, 2011 at 9:10 pm, by Ian Byington
Well, let’s see what’s going on and what we need to catch up on… • The San Juan Soccer Association reminds me that there’s a week left to register for the fall season for kids… Travis Ayers tells me after July 15, registration fees go up! But here’s the part that I would like to Continue Reading
What’s happening…..
Written on July 7, 2011 at 12:16 pm, by Ian Byington
Looking around the island… • This is happening at waterworks gallery – here’s more from Ruth: Please join me at WaterWorks Gallery tonight at 7pm for an Artist Talk with Barbara Duzan & Jaime Ellsworth speaking on what inspires them as artist and their process. • Hey, Kate Schuman tells that she & Tami & Continue Reading
For this summer, it’s “The Winter’s Tale”
Written on July 7, 2011 at 10:52 am, by Ian Byington
Most folks are pretty familiar with the more famous Shakespeare plays, but he had some good success with his late-in-life efforts, including The Winter’s Tale. Although not frequently presented, it’s a good choice for the Island Stage Left folks to add to their list of accomplishments. The show opens off-island on Orcas tonight, Shaw Island Continue Reading
Report from Rowan from Madagascar
Written on July 7, 2011 at 8:06 am, by Ian Byington
Whenever I see Rowan Braybrook‘s mom Erin around town, she tells me how Rowan’s doing with her Peace Corps work in Madagascar, and it would make anyone proud to hear the cool stuff she’s involved with. She sent me a review of what she’s been up to that I’d like to share with you – Continue Reading
Around the island…
Written on July 7, 2011 at 7:48 am, by Ian Byington
The sunny skies & summer-like weather continue this week (that’s news, since summer took so long coming this year!)….let’s looks around at what’s up: • Remember Brook Visser who used to teach Pilates when she & Piet & the kids lived here? They’re in Andorra now, and she has a chance to win the Pilates Continue Reading
It was a great weekend…
Written on July 6, 2011 at 9:03 am, by Ian Byington
…wasn’t it? The longest weekend you ever did see…it felt like it continued yesterday, too, as folks hustled to get to the ferry lines. And a great time was had by all! I’ll be posting a bunch of pictures & film a little later this week – watch for ’em!
Happy Fourth to you!
Written on July 4, 2011 at 9:22 am, by Ian Byington
See you at the parade & around the island today – have a great one!
Bring it together…
Written on July 3, 2011 at 7:46 am, by Ian Byington
It’s part of why we’re here. And part of why folks come to see us this weekend. The Fourth of July is when people on the island come together, and I hope you come out to the parade, or out at Roche Harbor, or figuring out where to watch the fireworks, or just to hang Continue Reading
Around the isle…
Written on July 1, 2011 at 6:16 am, by Ian Byington
Gearing up for the long weekend…have a great one! • Have you seen Jennifer Beck Furber’s Baby By The Sea blog? She’s a heck of a writer, has great photos (another good way to tell a story), and just looking at it makes me glad I live here. Check it out here. • All the Continue Reading
Opening on July Fourth….
Written on June 30, 2011 at 10:40 pm, by Ian Byington
It was cool to hear from The Island Inn at 123 West‘s CEO Scott Hale that the inn is open – here’s the full story: Red, White and New – Friday Harbor Hotel Opens July 4th The Island Inn at 123 West will open all thirteen of its Friday Harbor accommodations, including seven Penthouses and Continue Reading
A little rain to make it all grow…
Written on June 30, 2011 at 1:29 pm, by Ian Byington
Yesterday morning’s rain is nothing but good for keeping the plants going & growing – let’s see what else is going on: • If you’re a photographer, you know shots like Mahesh‘s picture above take a little planning, a great eye, and sometimes a little luck, as well as great skill with a camera. When Continue Reading
The Little Mermaid – this weekend!
Written on June 30, 2011 at 11:14 am, by Ian Byington
Over 80 island kids came to auditions for the The Little Mermaid on Monday, and over 50 were cast for Saturday’s two shows – here’s more from the Community Theatre’s Jan Bollwinkel-Smith: Island Youngsters Shine in The Little Mermaid July 2 Missoula Children’s Theatre brings its special twist to the classic story of a little Continue Reading
Ready for the Fourth?
Written on June 29, 2011 at 10:56 am, by Ian Byington
Our friends at Rotary & Islanders Bank want you to keep this one on your radar for the Fourth: The ever-popular Timebenders of Victoria, B.C. will be the featured band again this year for Rock the Dock. This fabulously entertaining family-friendly street dance will be held at the Friday Harbor waterfront. Plan on great music, Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on June 28, 2011 at 10:11 am, by Ian Byington
Looking around to see what’s up…. • I sure like the way Scott Hale has on the 123 West website, right at the top: “Ready, Set, Slow.” • Looks like Thor Hanson‘s set for his presentation on Thursday at Griffin Bay Bookstore this week – he was on NPR last weekend, and has nice reviews Continue Reading
Local Red Cross folks are helping all over…
Written on June 28, 2011 at 5:49 am, by Ian Byington
You’ve read about the problems around the country in the other news, and it’s cool to find out that the local Red Cross is lending a hand. Here’s more from Sheila Harley: On the eve of this great country’s birthday, it is good to be aware of the heroes who deploy out of the American Continue Reading
Playing with the kid on a sunny weekend…
Written on June 27, 2011 at 9:15 am, by Ian Byington
I saw Carolyn Adler playing with a kid this weekend, and I asked her about him. She says he’s the son of Carey Phillips (FHHS ’97), and they were up visiting from Fort Myers, Florida because her parents have moved back to the island earlier this year. She says they’ll be here all week…and they Continue Reading