Topic: Arts
San Juan Islands Sculpture Park Makeover
Written on November 18, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By Francie Hansen, San Juan Island Have you been to the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park lately? It’s had a make-over, thanks to the park’s president David Jenkins and a small group of committed islanders. It’s the perfect place — winter, spring, summer, or fall — to walk (the park is both dog-friendly and child-friendly), Continue Reading
Holiday Craft Market at Brickworks
Written on November 16, 2020 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
By SJI Farmers Market The San Juan Island Farmers Market is hosting three holiday craft markets this year. Support local vendors and stock up for the holidays. The markets will take place from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, Nov. 21, Dec. 5 and Dec. 19. Join farmers, crafters, makers and artisans for a safe and socially Continue Reading
Exhibit To Fill Art Museum Atrium With Fog
Written on November 15, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By SJIMA Remember a time on a summer night when you laid on your back and stared at the night sky and felt insignificant in that vastness of space? In “SPACE, MUSES, ETC.” at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art, Sam Stubblefield intends to deepen that same sense of awe in us. The fog Continue Reading
Film Fest Screens Jimmy Carter Movie
Written on November 14, 2020 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
Film Features Carter’s Bond with Musicians Dylan, Nelson, Simon By SJIFF “Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President” will screen on-demand from Sunday, Nov. 15 through Monday, Nov. 30. It opens the “Best of the Fest” series, offering films during each of the coming months. Read full details and purchase tickets ($8.50) at www.fhff.org. This remarkable Continue Reading
Alisha Merrick of FERN Celebrates Storefront
Written on November 13, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By SJI Chamber of Commerce On Nov. 12, the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce and Friday Harbor Mayor Farhad Ghatan hosted a socially distanced ribbon cutting for local artist Alisha Merrick. Merrick, an active chamber member for many years, opened her shop, FERN, in June. The shop features local art, jewelry, pottery, toys, stickers, Continue Reading
Celebrate the Holidays with WaterWorks
Written on November 13, 2020 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
By WaterWorks WaterWorks Gallery hosts its 35th Annual Holiday Showcase: Red and Gold from Nov. 19-Jan. 9 at 315 Argyle Ave. in Friday Harbor. The show is free to the public. The reception for the show will be from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19. WaterWorks Gallery, a contemporary light-filled gallery, continues to evolve as it Continue Reading
Islanders Look to Map Resources for ‘Makers’
Written on November 11, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By EDC Islanders interested in makerspaces, fablabs and community labs are invited to join the Economic Development Council of San Juan County to hear more about the San Juan Makers Guild’s asset mapping initiative from noon-1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13 on Zoom. Presenters are Marcy Montgomery and Stephen Shrader, co-founders of the San Juan Makers Continue Reading
Virtual Open Mic For Writers
Written on November 11, 2020 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
By SJIL Join a virtual Open Mic for Writers at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14. The event is hosted by the San Juan Island Library. Held on the second Saturday of the month, Open Mic Night is for anyone interested in writing. Don’t be shy, come read your work or just listen. You’ll be inspired Continue Reading
New Shop For Quilters On San Juan
Written on November 5, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By Debbie Martinez My Rose Cottage Shop is a small but quaint shop in Friday Harbor. We carry a fun variety of precut fabrics, basic fabrics on the bolt, supplies, cross stitch kits, quilting kits and a bit more. We are located at 682 Misty Isle Dr. and our hours are 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays Continue Reading
WaterWorks Gallery Features Teresa Smith
Written on November 2, 2020 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
By WaterWorks Gallery WaterWorks Gallery presents Art Aisle with Teresa Smith from Nov. 5-28. Join us wearing your mask for a socially distanced Prosecco Night, from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5. Our featured artist for November is Teresa Smith. Teresa captures the pacific northwest landscape, allowing the oil painting to unfold in a contemplative or Continue Reading
6 Reasons Why Art Museums Create Good Health
Written on October 31, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan Islands Museum of Art Being cooped up in our homes for many weeks, being on alert to maintain social distancing and not being able to travel or see relatives is stressful. We could all need some time to decompress and reduce anxiety. Visiting an art museum is a relaxing and serene way Continue Reading
Pick Up Kits For At-Home Art Projects
Written on October 30, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan Islands Museum of Art You are invited to have some fun at home with your whole family! The San Juan Islands Museum of Art offers take-home Family Art Packs designed by art instructor, Lana Hickman. During November and December, families can pre-register to pick up packs and instructions for each week’s at-home Continue Reading
And The Film Fest Winners Are …
Written on October 28, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By FHFF As in each of the last seven years, the Friday Harbor Film Festival is delighted to honor filmmakers who have done outstanding work on projects screened during the festival. We are very pleased to present the following awards this year: Local Hero Award, two Laszlo Pal Emerging Filmmaker Awards, and Audience Choice Awards Continue Reading
Stream Gypsy Jazz Concert On San Juan Theater’s Website
Written on October 27, 2020 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan Community Theatre For two weeks only, at sjctheatre.org, you can see a special concert by Pearl Django. Regulars on the San Juan Community Theatre stage, Pearl Django filmed a concert for SJCT that will be streamed on our website from Nov. 12- 29. With a performance history spanning more than 26 years, Continue Reading
Theater Presents Online ‘Melodious Notes Over the Harbor’ Concert
Written on October 26, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan Community Theatre Melodious Notes Over the Harbor is ecstatic to be able to present a virtual concert for San Juan Community Theatre’s 2020-21 Snapshot Season. Watch the concert here. This concert will feature musicians who live in Friday Harbor: Elizabeth Schaltenbrand-piano, Hanneke Klein-Robbenhaar-violin, Sasha von Dassow-cello and Sue Collado-clarinet. Each musician is Continue Reading
San Juan Community Theatre Presents Online Season
Written on October 26, 2020 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan Community Theatre Until public health regulations allow audiences to enter theatres again, San Juan Community Theatre is going all-digital with some exciting new programming that will be filmed and distributed for free. Films will be available here on our website.
Artist Combines Technology and Tides at San Juans Art Museum
Written on October 19, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By SJIMA Creative people “look at the world differently; it’s part of the job,” observed artist-architect Sam Stubblefield. The glowing lights in the glass windows of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art hint at the mystery of his installation “SPACE, MUSES, ETC.” He aims to blur the boundaries between art, engineering and design. SJIMA Continue Reading
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Film Q&A at Film Fest
Written on October 19, 2020 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
By Friday Harbor Film Festival “Love is the Way” brings together voices speaking in defense of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, highlighting the generations of stewardship by Gwich’in and Iñupiaq people. Inspired in part by footage of the late photographer Michio Hoshino, this film explores the friendships, values, and stories shaped by the place and Continue Reading
Stream Friday Harbor Virtual Film Festival
Written on October 9, 2020 at 4:00 am, by Hayley Day
Featured films run Oct. 15-25, student movies start Oct. 10 The 2020 Friday Harbor Virtual Film Festival will run from Thursday, Oct. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 25, providing on-demand access to 20 award-winning feature documentaries, 12 short films and 11 student short films. Full details about the films, how to view them, and how Continue Reading
Sculpture of Friday Harbor Founder Complete
Written on October 5, 2020 at 9:02 am, by Hayley Day
A life-size bronze statue of town founder Edward D. Warbass and his companion, Bob, was added to the town’s public art collection this week. The piece by northwest artist Gareth Curtiss has been installed at the First Street entrance to Sunshine Alley as part of the town’s Sunshine Alley Design Plan. Warbass is one of Continue Reading
Onward and upward!
Written on September 30, 2020 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Helen and Dan from Island Stage Left share some insight into their history, what’s happening now and a look to the future in a couple of videos on SJI Community Network… Dear ISL Friends and Supporters, visit www.sjicn.org and you will find our video and those of some wonderful people making a difference on our Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Virtual Film Festival Coming October 15 – 25
Written on September 28, 2020 at 10:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival is going virtual this year, featuring award-winning documentaries, short films, and student-made films, as well as daily livestreamed Q&As with filmmakers. All films will be available on demand for 10 days, October 15-25. Q&As will be recorded for those who can’t participate via livestream. Read about this year’s lineup Continue Reading
San Juan Islands Sculpture Park Makeover
Written on November 18, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By Francie Hansen, San Juan Island Have you been to the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park lately? It’s had a make-over, thanks to the park’s president David Jenkins and a small group of committed islanders. It’s the perfect place — winter, spring, summer, or fall — to walk (the park is both dog-friendly and child-friendly), Continue Reading
Holiday Craft Market at Brickworks
Written on November 16, 2020 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
By SJI Farmers Market The San Juan Island Farmers Market is hosting three holiday craft markets this year. Support local vendors and stock up for the holidays. The markets will take place from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, Nov. 21, Dec. 5 and Dec. 19. Join farmers, crafters, makers and artisans for a safe and socially Continue Reading
Exhibit To Fill Art Museum Atrium With Fog
Written on November 15, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By SJIMA Remember a time on a summer night when you laid on your back and stared at the night sky and felt insignificant in that vastness of space? In “SPACE, MUSES, ETC.” at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art, Sam Stubblefield intends to deepen that same sense of awe in us. The fog Continue Reading
Film Fest Screens Jimmy Carter Movie
Written on November 14, 2020 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
Film Features Carter’s Bond with Musicians Dylan, Nelson, Simon By SJIFF “Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President” will screen on-demand from Sunday, Nov. 15 through Monday, Nov. 30. It opens the “Best of the Fest” series, offering films during each of the coming months. Read full details and purchase tickets ($8.50) at www.fhff.org. This remarkable Continue Reading
Alisha Merrick of FERN Celebrates Storefront
Written on November 13, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By SJI Chamber of Commerce On Nov. 12, the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce and Friday Harbor Mayor Farhad Ghatan hosted a socially distanced ribbon cutting for local artist Alisha Merrick. Merrick, an active chamber member for many years, opened her shop, FERN, in June. The shop features local art, jewelry, pottery, toys, stickers, Continue Reading
Celebrate the Holidays with WaterWorks
Written on November 13, 2020 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
By WaterWorks WaterWorks Gallery hosts its 35th Annual Holiday Showcase: Red and Gold from Nov. 19-Jan. 9 at 315 Argyle Ave. in Friday Harbor. The show is free to the public. The reception for the show will be from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19. WaterWorks Gallery, a contemporary light-filled gallery, continues to evolve as it Continue Reading
Islanders Look to Map Resources for ‘Makers’
Written on November 11, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By EDC Islanders interested in makerspaces, fablabs and community labs are invited to join the Economic Development Council of San Juan County to hear more about the San Juan Makers Guild’s asset mapping initiative from noon-1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13 on Zoom. Presenters are Marcy Montgomery and Stephen Shrader, co-founders of the San Juan Makers Continue Reading
Virtual Open Mic For Writers
Written on November 11, 2020 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
By SJIL Join a virtual Open Mic for Writers at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14. The event is hosted by the San Juan Island Library. Held on the second Saturday of the month, Open Mic Night is for anyone interested in writing. Don’t be shy, come read your work or just listen. You’ll be inspired Continue Reading
New Shop For Quilters On San Juan
Written on November 5, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By Debbie Martinez My Rose Cottage Shop is a small but quaint shop in Friday Harbor. We carry a fun variety of precut fabrics, basic fabrics on the bolt, supplies, cross stitch kits, quilting kits and a bit more. We are located at 682 Misty Isle Dr. and our hours are 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays Continue Reading
WaterWorks Gallery Features Teresa Smith
Written on November 2, 2020 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
By WaterWorks Gallery WaterWorks Gallery presents Art Aisle with Teresa Smith from Nov. 5-28. Join us wearing your mask for a socially distanced Prosecco Night, from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5. Our featured artist for November is Teresa Smith. Teresa captures the pacific northwest landscape, allowing the oil painting to unfold in a contemplative or Continue Reading
6 Reasons Why Art Museums Create Good Health
Written on October 31, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan Islands Museum of Art Being cooped up in our homes for many weeks, being on alert to maintain social distancing and not being able to travel or see relatives is stressful. We could all need some time to decompress and reduce anxiety. Visiting an art museum is a relaxing and serene way Continue Reading
Pick Up Kits For At-Home Art Projects
Written on October 30, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan Islands Museum of Art You are invited to have some fun at home with your whole family! The San Juan Islands Museum of Art offers take-home Family Art Packs designed by art instructor, Lana Hickman. During November and December, families can pre-register to pick up packs and instructions for each week’s at-home Continue Reading
And The Film Fest Winners Are …
Written on October 28, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By FHFF As in each of the last seven years, the Friday Harbor Film Festival is delighted to honor filmmakers who have done outstanding work on projects screened during the festival. We are very pleased to present the following awards this year: Local Hero Award, two Laszlo Pal Emerging Filmmaker Awards, and Audience Choice Awards Continue Reading
Stream Gypsy Jazz Concert On San Juan Theater’s Website
Written on October 27, 2020 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan Community Theatre For two weeks only, at sjctheatre.org, you can see a special concert by Pearl Django. Regulars on the San Juan Community Theatre stage, Pearl Django filmed a concert for SJCT that will be streamed on our website from Nov. 12- 29. With a performance history spanning more than 26 years, Continue Reading
Theater Presents Online ‘Melodious Notes Over the Harbor’ Concert
Written on October 26, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan Community Theatre Melodious Notes Over the Harbor is ecstatic to be able to present a virtual concert for San Juan Community Theatre’s 2020-21 Snapshot Season. Watch the concert here. This concert will feature musicians who live in Friday Harbor: Elizabeth Schaltenbrand-piano, Hanneke Klein-Robbenhaar-violin, Sasha von Dassow-cello and Sue Collado-clarinet. Each musician is Continue Reading
San Juan Community Theatre Presents Online Season
Written on October 26, 2020 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
By San Juan Community Theatre Until public health regulations allow audiences to enter theatres again, San Juan Community Theatre is going all-digital with some exciting new programming that will be filmed and distributed for free. Films will be available here on our website.
Artist Combines Technology and Tides at San Juans Art Museum
Written on October 19, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By SJIMA Creative people “look at the world differently; it’s part of the job,” observed artist-architect Sam Stubblefield. The glowing lights in the glass windows of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art hint at the mystery of his installation “SPACE, MUSES, ETC.” He aims to blur the boundaries between art, engineering and design. SJIMA Continue Reading
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Film Q&A at Film Fest
Written on October 19, 2020 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
By Friday Harbor Film Festival “Love is the Way” brings together voices speaking in defense of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, highlighting the generations of stewardship by Gwich’in and Iñupiaq people. Inspired in part by footage of the late photographer Michio Hoshino, this film explores the friendships, values, and stories shaped by the place and Continue Reading
Stream Friday Harbor Virtual Film Festival
Written on October 9, 2020 at 4:00 am, by Hayley Day
Featured films run Oct. 15-25, student movies start Oct. 10 The 2020 Friday Harbor Virtual Film Festival will run from Thursday, Oct. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 25, providing on-demand access to 20 award-winning feature documentaries, 12 short films and 11 student short films. Full details about the films, how to view them, and how Continue Reading
Sculpture of Friday Harbor Founder Complete
Written on October 5, 2020 at 9:02 am, by Hayley Day
A life-size bronze statue of town founder Edward D. Warbass and his companion, Bob, was added to the town’s public art collection this week. The piece by northwest artist Gareth Curtiss has been installed at the First Street entrance to Sunshine Alley as part of the town’s Sunshine Alley Design Plan. Warbass is one of Continue Reading
Onward and upward!
Written on September 30, 2020 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Helen and Dan from Island Stage Left share some insight into their history, what’s happening now and a look to the future in a couple of videos on SJI Community Network… Dear ISL Friends and Supporters, visit www.sjicn.org and you will find our video and those of some wonderful people making a difference on our Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Virtual Film Festival Coming October 15 – 25
Written on September 28, 2020 at 10:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival is going virtual this year, featuring award-winning documentaries, short films, and student-made films, as well as daily livestreamed Q&As with filmmakers. All films will be available on demand for 10 days, October 15-25. Q&As will be recorded for those who can’t participate via livestream. Read about this year’s lineup Continue Reading