Topic: Arts
San Juan Community Theatre Announces Updated Mission and Vision
Written on October 30, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
At the September 28th meeting of San Juan Community Theatre Board of Trustees, the Board voted to update the Mission and Vision statements of the Theatre as follows: Mission: Enriching community through performing arts Vision: San Juan Community Theatre engages community through performing arts, inspiring island residents and visitors of all ages. From Executive Artistic Director, Nathan Continue Reading
SJIMA Expands its Staff
Written on October 26, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
“San Juan Islands Museum of Art is delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Lane to the position of Director of Operations, as we transition from an all-volunteer staff,” said co-presidents of the Board, Karen Woldvedt and Diane Martindale. Peter has been a volunteer at SJIMA for more than three years and a valued member Continue Reading
Raffle Tickets Going on Sale
Written on October 26, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Holiday Market folks will be selling Raffle Tickets at Marketplace grocery store on Thursday November 1st and Thursday November 8th from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. They will also be selling tickets on November 23rd & 24th at the Holiday Market fundraiser held at the elementary school. Tickets are $2.00 each. Buy your tickets Continue Reading
Thank You from Team Silent Sky
Written on October 25, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Team Silent Sky sends a huge THANK YOU to the entire community, for supporting their production so wholeheartedly, and for making Silent Sky SJCT’s best-attended fall production since 2011! WOW!
FHFF Starts Friday
Written on October 25, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year the Friday Harbor Film Festival kicks off at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 26, and runs through Sunday, Oct. 28. At 7 p.m. Oct. 26 there will be the Filmmakers Gala. Paul Watson, of Sea Shepherd, will accept his Lifetime Achievement Award. Gala attendees will also have a chance to view his film “Chasing Continue Reading
Dan Levin Originals Closed
Written on October 24, 2018 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tamara Weaver shares this with you… “Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!” Dan Levin Originals has closed it’s doors, and after 34 years in business, Dan and Diane Levin are dancing off into the sunset. Dan and Diane’s original hand-crafted gold pendants – the Islands heart… the orca tail with sparkle of diamond… those pendants Continue Reading
At the Film Festival Next Weekend:
Written on October 23, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival gets rolling on Friday, October 26th at 10:00 AM. See the complete schedule at www.fhff.org. Here are a few things you won’t want to miss: Opening Night Gala Honoring Filmmakers Friday evening at 7:00 PM in the Whittier Theatre at San Juan Community Theatre All Access Pass & GALA Only Continue Reading
From the Wild – the Journey of the Mustang
Written on October 22, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Its Friday Harbor Film Festival time Again and here is a great film about mustangs and what is being done by young girls to save them. by Theresa Simendinger Wild mustangs thrive in the stunning, but harsh landscape of Eastern Oregon. Due to their rapidly growing population thousands will be captured and placed in federal Continue Reading
Meet & Greet Local Author Rebecca Cook
Written on October 19, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Celebrate the Debut of her Children’s Picture Book, Calvin Splinter & His Splendid Splinter Ideas on Saturday November 3, 2:00—4:00 PM If you’re enchanted by the imaginative and captivating world of children’s literature, you must come and celebrate the launching of RA Cook’s book, Calvin Splinter & His Splendid Splinter Ideas at Griffin Bay Bookstore Continue Reading
Last Week for Silent Sky
Written on October 17, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from San Juan Community Theatre… Have you seen the show that everyone is raving about? There are just four more chances to do so! Thursday, Friday, and Saturday’s performances are at 7:30 pm (and Thursday is Pay What You Can) and we finish the run with a matinee on Sunday at 2:00 Continue Reading
Northwest artist creating sculpture of Friday Harbor founder Edward Warbass
Written on October 15, 2018 at 12:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Northwest artist Gareth Curtiss has been selected by the Town of Friday Harbor to complete a life-size bronze sculpture of town founding father Captain Edward D. Warbass. The piece will include Mr. Warbass sitting on a park bench with his dog, Bob, by his side. The artwork is scheduled for installation on the sidewalk Continue Reading
A Very British Evening
Written on October 15, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friends of the San Juan Island Library cordially invite you to “A Very British Evening: Jane Austen Meets the Royal Navy”. Please join Heidi Green, a lifetime member of the Jane Austen Society of North America. This event sponsored by the Friends of the SJI Library is in celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Continue Reading
Art For Fun
Written on October 12, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
We’re doing something a little different this month with our Art for Fun art pARTy… we’re painting on a tote bag! Participants will paint their own personalized market or supply bag. This could make a great gift! Art for Fun is a two hour, fun-filled art party set in a relaxed, interactive atmosphere. It is Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on October 10, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce has chosen Friday Harbor Film Festival as this month’s featured member. The Friday Harbor Film Festival was co-founded in 2013 by Lynn Danaher and Karen Palmer. They realized early in the process they had very compatible skill sets, so Lynn took the role of Director having organized multiple Continue Reading
Fiddle Supergroup “Childsplay” to Kick Off Farewell Tour in Friday Harbor
Written on October 10, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Childsplay: Fiddlers, Fiddles and Fiddlemaker is pleased to announce the release of their seventh album, “The Bloom of Youth.” The album is the first step in a final farewell tour for the band, many of whom have been in the band for 30 years. Led by violin maker Robert Childs, Childsplay is made up of Continue Reading
Rainshadow Quilting Arts Guild Offers Special Class Oct 13 -14
Written on October 6, 2018 at 6:14 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Krista Moser specializes in big bold modern quilt patterns (and Y corners!). She is a dynamic instructor and will teach two patterns during the same class. Krista will help us construct either of the two quilts, Hollow Star or Argyle Lad at the class – choose which one you would like to make up during the Continue Reading
San Juan County Arts Council: Upcoming Events
Written on October 4, 2018 at 6:05 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From the Arts Council… We’d like to invite you to our annual membership meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 27th from 3PM-5PM at the San Juan Island Grange Hall. This annual meeting will provide an opportunity for you or your organization to learn about and become an official member of the San Juan County Continue Reading
SJCT Production of Silent Sky Begins Friday
Written on October 2, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
“In our troubled days it is good to have something outside our planet, something fine and distant for comfort.” –Annie Cannon When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” Continue Reading
Island Senior: Time to Get Ready for the Mullis Center Holiday Craft Fair
Written on September 30, 2018 at 6:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update, written by Peggy Sue McRae… While it may still seem like summer can’t really be over already, believe it or not, it is time to think about this year’s Holiday Craft Fair. This will be the Mullis Center’s Second Annual Artisan Fair. I went last Continue Reading
Dollahite Studios Art Show Features New Paintings
Written on September 29, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
On Saturday and Sunday, October 6 and 7, Dollahite Studios will be showing new paintings in the Friday Harbor House Conference Room 130 West St. in Friday Harbor. Please come see Matt and BJ Dollahite’s new works in their first show in six years.
Are You Ready For this Year’s Friday Harbor Farm Parade?
Written on September 27, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Join the fun or just find a good spot to watch this year’s Farm Parade… Eric Ellison takes his ducks on a “dry” run and Lori Ann David of Aurora Farms, where the Farm Store is open daily, is ready to roll… San Juan Island Grange is pleased to announce the 8th annual Friday Harbor Fall Continue Reading
Winter Flea & Craft Market
Written on September 26, 2018 at 6:01 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Fall is here and its time to think about this winter’s Craft Fair… Mark your calendars, our Winter Flea & Craft Market will be happening Saturday, December 1, from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm in the main building at the San Juan County Fairgrounds! Vendor booth space for Flea & Craft Market is $27, which includes Continue Reading
San Juan Community Theatre Announces Updated Mission and Vision
Written on October 30, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
At the September 28th meeting of San Juan Community Theatre Board of Trustees, the Board voted to update the Mission and Vision statements of the Theatre as follows: Mission: Enriching community through performing arts Vision: San Juan Community Theatre engages community through performing arts, inspiring island residents and visitors of all ages. From Executive Artistic Director, Nathan Continue Reading
SJIMA Expands its Staff
Written on October 26, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
“San Juan Islands Museum of Art is delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Lane to the position of Director of Operations, as we transition from an all-volunteer staff,” said co-presidents of the Board, Karen Woldvedt and Diane Martindale. Peter has been a volunteer at SJIMA for more than three years and a valued member Continue Reading
Raffle Tickets Going on Sale
Written on October 26, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Holiday Market folks will be selling Raffle Tickets at Marketplace grocery store on Thursday November 1st and Thursday November 8th from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. They will also be selling tickets on November 23rd & 24th at the Holiday Market fundraiser held at the elementary school. Tickets are $2.00 each. Buy your tickets Continue Reading
Thank You from Team Silent Sky
Written on October 25, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Team Silent Sky sends a huge THANK YOU to the entire community, for supporting their production so wholeheartedly, and for making Silent Sky SJCT’s best-attended fall production since 2011! WOW!
FHFF Starts Friday
Written on October 25, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year the Friday Harbor Film Festival kicks off at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 26, and runs through Sunday, Oct. 28. At 7 p.m. Oct. 26 there will be the Filmmakers Gala. Paul Watson, of Sea Shepherd, will accept his Lifetime Achievement Award. Gala attendees will also have a chance to view his film “Chasing Continue Reading
Dan Levin Originals Closed
Written on October 24, 2018 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tamara Weaver shares this with you… “Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!” Dan Levin Originals has closed it’s doors, and after 34 years in business, Dan and Diane Levin are dancing off into the sunset. Dan and Diane’s original hand-crafted gold pendants – the Islands heart… the orca tail with sparkle of diamond… those pendants Continue Reading
At the Film Festival Next Weekend:
Written on October 23, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival gets rolling on Friday, October 26th at 10:00 AM. See the complete schedule at www.fhff.org. Here are a few things you won’t want to miss: Opening Night Gala Honoring Filmmakers Friday evening at 7:00 PM in the Whittier Theatre at San Juan Community Theatre All Access Pass & GALA Only Continue Reading
From the Wild – the Journey of the Mustang
Written on October 22, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Its Friday Harbor Film Festival time Again and here is a great film about mustangs and what is being done by young girls to save them. by Theresa Simendinger Wild mustangs thrive in the stunning, but harsh landscape of Eastern Oregon. Due to their rapidly growing population thousands will be captured and placed in federal Continue Reading
Meet & Greet Local Author Rebecca Cook
Written on October 19, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Celebrate the Debut of her Children’s Picture Book, Calvin Splinter & His Splendid Splinter Ideas on Saturday November 3, 2:00—4:00 PM If you’re enchanted by the imaginative and captivating world of children’s literature, you must come and celebrate the launching of RA Cook’s book, Calvin Splinter & His Splendid Splinter Ideas at Griffin Bay Bookstore Continue Reading
Last Week for Silent Sky
Written on October 17, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from San Juan Community Theatre… Have you seen the show that everyone is raving about? There are just four more chances to do so! Thursday, Friday, and Saturday’s performances are at 7:30 pm (and Thursday is Pay What You Can) and we finish the run with a matinee on Sunday at 2:00 Continue Reading
Northwest artist creating sculpture of Friday Harbor founder Edward Warbass
Written on October 15, 2018 at 12:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Northwest artist Gareth Curtiss has been selected by the Town of Friday Harbor to complete a life-size bronze sculpture of town founding father Captain Edward D. Warbass. The piece will include Mr. Warbass sitting on a park bench with his dog, Bob, by his side. The artwork is scheduled for installation on the sidewalk Continue Reading
A Very British Evening
Written on October 15, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friends of the San Juan Island Library cordially invite you to “A Very British Evening: Jane Austen Meets the Royal Navy”. Please join Heidi Green, a lifetime member of the Jane Austen Society of North America. This event sponsored by the Friends of the SJI Library is in celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Continue Reading
Art For Fun
Written on October 12, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
We’re doing something a little different this month with our Art for Fun art pARTy… we’re painting on a tote bag! Participants will paint their own personalized market or supply bag. This could make a great gift! Art for Fun is a two hour, fun-filled art party set in a relaxed, interactive atmosphere. It is Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on October 10, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce has chosen Friday Harbor Film Festival as this month’s featured member. The Friday Harbor Film Festival was co-founded in 2013 by Lynn Danaher and Karen Palmer. They realized early in the process they had very compatible skill sets, so Lynn took the role of Director having organized multiple Continue Reading
Fiddle Supergroup “Childsplay” to Kick Off Farewell Tour in Friday Harbor
Written on October 10, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Childsplay: Fiddlers, Fiddles and Fiddlemaker is pleased to announce the release of their seventh album, “The Bloom of Youth.” The album is the first step in a final farewell tour for the band, many of whom have been in the band for 30 years. Led by violin maker Robert Childs, Childsplay is made up of Continue Reading
Rainshadow Quilting Arts Guild Offers Special Class Oct 13 -14
Written on October 6, 2018 at 6:14 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Krista Moser specializes in big bold modern quilt patterns (and Y corners!). She is a dynamic instructor and will teach two patterns during the same class. Krista will help us construct either of the two quilts, Hollow Star or Argyle Lad at the class – choose which one you would like to make up during the Continue Reading
San Juan County Arts Council: Upcoming Events
Written on October 4, 2018 at 6:05 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From the Arts Council… We’d like to invite you to our annual membership meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 27th from 3PM-5PM at the San Juan Island Grange Hall. This annual meeting will provide an opportunity for you or your organization to learn about and become an official member of the San Juan County Continue Reading
SJCT Production of Silent Sky Begins Friday
Written on October 2, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
“In our troubled days it is good to have something outside our planet, something fine and distant for comfort.” –Annie Cannon When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” Continue Reading
Island Senior: Time to Get Ready for the Mullis Center Holiday Craft Fair
Written on September 30, 2018 at 6:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update, written by Peggy Sue McRae… While it may still seem like summer can’t really be over already, believe it or not, it is time to think about this year’s Holiday Craft Fair. This will be the Mullis Center’s Second Annual Artisan Fair. I went last Continue Reading
Dollahite Studios Art Show Features New Paintings
Written on September 29, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
On Saturday and Sunday, October 6 and 7, Dollahite Studios will be showing new paintings in the Friday Harbor House Conference Room 130 West St. in Friday Harbor. Please come see Matt and BJ Dollahite’s new works in their first show in six years.
Are You Ready For this Year’s Friday Harbor Farm Parade?
Written on September 27, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Join the fun or just find a good spot to watch this year’s Farm Parade… Eric Ellison takes his ducks on a “dry” run and Lori Ann David of Aurora Farms, where the Farm Store is open daily, is ready to roll… San Juan Island Grange is pleased to announce the 8th annual Friday Harbor Fall Continue Reading
Winter Flea & Craft Market
Written on September 26, 2018 at 6:01 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Fall is here and its time to think about this winter’s Craft Fair… Mark your calendars, our Winter Flea & Craft Market will be happening Saturday, December 1, from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm in the main building at the San Juan County Fairgrounds! Vendor booth space for Flea & Craft Market is $27, which includes Continue Reading