Topic: Arts
Get Ready for Fair! It’s Going to be a “Wheel” Good Time!
Written on May 16, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring has sprung, flowers are blooming, gardens are growing, the sun is shining and birds are chirping! This year’s Fair theme “A Wheel in Time: Cultivating Roots” reminds us of the cyclical nature of the seasons and the cycles of life. Now is the perfect time to start planning your fair entry to ensure you Continue Reading
Annual Grange Arts & Crafts Show
Written on May 16, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all artists, crafters, growers, makers and keepers! Bring your creations to the Grange Hall to display in our Annual Arts & Crafts Show. Friday, June 7th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Professionals and people of all ages are welcome; think a smaller version of the County Fair. We also welcome the written word, and Continue Reading
SJI Sculpture Park: Check It Out – Again
Written on May 15, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you been to the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park lately? The Park is rapidly becoming one of the most beautiful Sculpture Gardens in the Northwest. We have over 150 sculptures by over 90 artists, and last year we had over 46,000 visitors. There are new statues by Island Artists: Jason Napier, Eben Shay, and Continue Reading
Alchemy Art Center Launches Artist in Residence Program
Written on May 15, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This June, Alchemy Art Center is launching their brand new Artists in Residence program with print maker Katy Collier and photographer Tess Malijenovsky. Katy and Tess will be residing and working at Alchemy, as well as teaching weekly classes and weekend workshops. Katy Collier is an accomplished artist and instructor based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Continue Reading
Nautical Symmetry
Written on May 14, 2019 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Steven K. Roberts captured this image down at the marina last week and had this to say about it: An engaging bit of nautical symmetry stopped me in my tracks yesterday evening, with two sloops on the breakwater mirrored on both axes. It’s a gorgeous photo Steve – Thanks for sharing! And by the way Continue Reading
Home Trust Outreach Ornaments and 11th Grade Community Projects
Written on May 14, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Home Trust member Charlene (Chary) Caren was brainstorming what to do for this year’s home trust outreach when she hit upon the idea of little wooden ornaments in the shapes of their houses – 12 different ones based on real homes in their 3 neighborhoods: Sun Rise I, Sun Rise II and Continue Reading
Drive-In at the Fairgrounds
Written on May 14, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Let’s all go to the movies this Friday, May 17th at the Fairgrounds! Join us at dusk for the animated Disney Pixar film Brave. Admission is first come, first served. Parking begins at 8:30PM, and tickets are $5/person or $20 for family of 5. The Drive-In Movie will start just after dark. Audio is tuned Continue Reading
Island Sinfonia
Written on May 10, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The spring concert series by Island Sinfonia is upon us. On Sunday, May 19, Island Sinfonia will present their annual concert at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Friday Harbor at 3:00 pm. Admission is by donation and students are always free. This year’s program promises to be extra special, and will feature flautists Linda Stone Continue Reading
The Drowsy Chaperone
Written on May 6, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s Spring Musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, opens THIS Friday! Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage Continue Reading
Bohemian /bōˈhēmēən/
Written on May 5, 2019 at 9:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sandy invites you to her event on Monday evening… Bohemian /bōˈhēmēən/ (noun) A person who is interested in art, music, and/or literature, and lives in a very informal way, ignoring the usually accepted ways of behaving. Cambridge English Dictionary This coming Monday, May 6th, at 7 pm, at the SJI Library, I will be giving Continue Reading
On Her Shoulders
Written on May 5, 2019 at 9:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival, Winter Series, Best of Fest is pleased to present “On Her Shoulders” Tuesday May 7th at the Grange at 7:00 pm. This is a film about the extreme courage of one woman, Nadia Murad, now a Nobel Peace Prize Winner. Nadia Murad, a 23-year-old Yazidi genocide and ISIS sexual slavery survivor, Continue Reading
SJCT Summer Film Series
Written on May 3, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre Summer Film Series – 2019 Edition Fellow Islanders, Good News! The curtain is going up for the fourth season of the Tuesday Night Film Series at the Community Theatre. Beginning June 25th and for ten consecutive Tuesdays, we will screen a special movie beginning at 7:30 pm in the Whittier. I Continue Reading
Island Senior: Tea with the Dames, Inspiring Role Models of the Stage
Written on May 2, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Seeking role models for positive aging led me to the British stage and four outstanding actors and great friends each who have been awarded the title of “Dame” by the British Empire for their service to drama. Dame Maggie Continue Reading
Know Your Islanders Talks: Marjorie Walker
Written on May 1, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Marjorie Walker was born to a wealthy New York family, attended the prestigious Art Students League in New York, and traveled the world before finding her way to San Juan Island in 1949 to become the island’s first professionally-trained artist. Sandy Strehlou will cover her fascinating life before and after she discovered the island. Monday, Continue Reading
Children’s Festival – I Am Super this Saturday!
Written on April 30, 2019 at 3:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to announce the 29th Annual Children’s Festival this Saturday, May 4th, 2019. Community organizations that you know and love will be providing all kinds of creative and hands-on activities. Children will have the opportunity to unleash their inner super hero with crafted masks, capes, and arm bands! Island Rec is Continue Reading
FHHS Visual Art Students Win Big
Written on April 30, 2019 at 10:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
(Click any of the images above to enlarge) Friday Harbor High School art students dominated the Northwest Educational Service District 189 Regional Art Competition in Anacortes. During the awards ceremony on Friday March 15th our students won 4 out of the 8 top awards, and earned $4,000 in art scholarships. Winning half of the total Continue Reading
Opening Night Reception
Written on April 26, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
CATS Opening Night Reception for The Drowsy Chaperone CATS requests the honor of your presence at a Wedding Reception! Follies star, the beautiful and talented Janet Van De Graaff, is marrying handsome toothpaste model, Robert Martin. It’s the wedding of the year, and you’re invited! Venue: Mrs. Tottendale’s lovely New York Mansion (The Steele Garden) Continue Reading
April is Poetry Month
Written on April 26, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In our continuing April is Poetry Month series, the San Juan Update is sharing poems from local poets every Friday this month. Today is the 4th and final Friday and we have “Red Dirt”, by Sherry Smith Bell:
Understanding the Artist and the Work
Written on April 25, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may have driven by the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) recently at night and seen the glowing blue art that resembles a pelvic bone and wondered why the artist, Mary Coss created this piece. On Saturday, May 4 from 1-2:30, at SJIMA, Mary Coss will give a gallery walk describing her process Continue Reading
A Wheel in Time
Written on April 24, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
2019 San Juan County Fair Theme is “A Wheel in Time: Cultivating Roots” Mark your calendars! The San Juan County Fair dates are set for August 14-17, 2019 and this year’s theme is “A Wheel in Time: Cultivating Roots”. Artist Jessie Carter McDonald was selected by the San Juan County Fair Board to be this Continue Reading
Drive-In at the Fairgrounds
Written on April 23, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Let’s all go to the Drive-In at the Fairgrounds! Plan an outing with your family, friends, or your special someone and enjoy one (or all!) of these classic movies at the Drive-In this summer. Admission is first come, first served at 8:30PM, $5/person or $20 for family of 5. Movies start just after dark. Audio Continue Reading
Children’s Festival Poster Contest Winners
Written on April 23, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to present the winners of the Annual Children’s Festival Poster Contest. Left to right in the photos above are: 1st Place: Melinda Joy 2nd: Lyla Ovenell 3rd: Sam Herda Honorable Mentions: Felicity Schubert and (Sarah Schubert not pictured) Many thanks to all the young artists who submitted entries! We had Continue Reading
Get Ready for Fair! It’s Going to be a “Wheel” Good Time!
Written on May 16, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring has sprung, flowers are blooming, gardens are growing, the sun is shining and birds are chirping! This year’s Fair theme “A Wheel in Time: Cultivating Roots” reminds us of the cyclical nature of the seasons and the cycles of life. Now is the perfect time to start planning your fair entry to ensure you Continue Reading
Annual Grange Arts & Crafts Show
Written on May 16, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all artists, crafters, growers, makers and keepers! Bring your creations to the Grange Hall to display in our Annual Arts & Crafts Show. Friday, June 7th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Professionals and people of all ages are welcome; think a smaller version of the County Fair. We also welcome the written word, and Continue Reading
SJI Sculpture Park: Check It Out – Again
Written on May 15, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you been to the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park lately? The Park is rapidly becoming one of the most beautiful Sculpture Gardens in the Northwest. We have over 150 sculptures by over 90 artists, and last year we had over 46,000 visitors. There are new statues by Island Artists: Jason Napier, Eben Shay, and Continue Reading
Alchemy Art Center Launches Artist in Residence Program
Written on May 15, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This June, Alchemy Art Center is launching their brand new Artists in Residence program with print maker Katy Collier and photographer Tess Malijenovsky. Katy and Tess will be residing and working at Alchemy, as well as teaching weekly classes and weekend workshops. Katy Collier is an accomplished artist and instructor based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Continue Reading
Nautical Symmetry
Written on May 14, 2019 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Steven K. Roberts captured this image down at the marina last week and had this to say about it: An engaging bit of nautical symmetry stopped me in my tracks yesterday evening, with two sloops on the breakwater mirrored on both axes. It’s a gorgeous photo Steve – Thanks for sharing! And by the way Continue Reading
Home Trust Outreach Ornaments and 11th Grade Community Projects
Written on May 14, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Home Trust member Charlene (Chary) Caren was brainstorming what to do for this year’s home trust outreach when she hit upon the idea of little wooden ornaments in the shapes of their houses – 12 different ones based on real homes in their 3 neighborhoods: Sun Rise I, Sun Rise II and Continue Reading
Drive-In at the Fairgrounds
Written on May 14, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Let’s all go to the movies this Friday, May 17th at the Fairgrounds! Join us at dusk for the animated Disney Pixar film Brave. Admission is first come, first served. Parking begins at 8:30PM, and tickets are $5/person or $20 for family of 5. The Drive-In Movie will start just after dark. Audio is tuned Continue Reading
Island Sinfonia
Written on May 10, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The spring concert series by Island Sinfonia is upon us. On Sunday, May 19, Island Sinfonia will present their annual concert at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Friday Harbor at 3:00 pm. Admission is by donation and students are always free. This year’s program promises to be extra special, and will feature flautists Linda Stone Continue Reading
The Drowsy Chaperone
Written on May 6, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s Spring Musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, opens THIS Friday! Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage Continue Reading
Bohemian /bōˈhēmēən/
Written on May 5, 2019 at 9:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sandy invites you to her event on Monday evening… Bohemian /bōˈhēmēən/ (noun) A person who is interested in art, music, and/or literature, and lives in a very informal way, ignoring the usually accepted ways of behaving. Cambridge English Dictionary This coming Monday, May 6th, at 7 pm, at the SJI Library, I will be giving Continue Reading
On Her Shoulders
Written on May 5, 2019 at 9:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival, Winter Series, Best of Fest is pleased to present “On Her Shoulders” Tuesday May 7th at the Grange at 7:00 pm. This is a film about the extreme courage of one woman, Nadia Murad, now a Nobel Peace Prize Winner. Nadia Murad, a 23-year-old Yazidi genocide and ISIS sexual slavery survivor, Continue Reading
SJCT Summer Film Series
Written on May 3, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre Summer Film Series – 2019 Edition Fellow Islanders, Good News! The curtain is going up for the fourth season of the Tuesday Night Film Series at the Community Theatre. Beginning June 25th and for ten consecutive Tuesdays, we will screen a special movie beginning at 7:30 pm in the Whittier. I Continue Reading
Island Senior: Tea with the Dames, Inspiring Role Models of the Stage
Written on May 2, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Seeking role models for positive aging led me to the British stage and four outstanding actors and great friends each who have been awarded the title of “Dame” by the British Empire for their service to drama. Dame Maggie Continue Reading
Know Your Islanders Talks: Marjorie Walker
Written on May 1, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Marjorie Walker was born to a wealthy New York family, attended the prestigious Art Students League in New York, and traveled the world before finding her way to San Juan Island in 1949 to become the island’s first professionally-trained artist. Sandy Strehlou will cover her fascinating life before and after she discovered the island. Monday, Continue Reading
Children’s Festival – I Am Super this Saturday!
Written on April 30, 2019 at 3:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to announce the 29th Annual Children’s Festival this Saturday, May 4th, 2019. Community organizations that you know and love will be providing all kinds of creative and hands-on activities. Children will have the opportunity to unleash their inner super hero with crafted masks, capes, and arm bands! Island Rec is Continue Reading
FHHS Visual Art Students Win Big
Written on April 30, 2019 at 10:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
(Click any of the images above to enlarge) Friday Harbor High School art students dominated the Northwest Educational Service District 189 Regional Art Competition in Anacortes. During the awards ceremony on Friday March 15th our students won 4 out of the 8 top awards, and earned $4,000 in art scholarships. Winning half of the total Continue Reading
Opening Night Reception
Written on April 26, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
CATS Opening Night Reception for The Drowsy Chaperone CATS requests the honor of your presence at a Wedding Reception! Follies star, the beautiful and talented Janet Van De Graaff, is marrying handsome toothpaste model, Robert Martin. It’s the wedding of the year, and you’re invited! Venue: Mrs. Tottendale’s lovely New York Mansion (The Steele Garden) Continue Reading
April is Poetry Month
Written on April 26, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In our continuing April is Poetry Month series, the San Juan Update is sharing poems from local poets every Friday this month. Today is the 4th and final Friday and we have “Red Dirt”, by Sherry Smith Bell:
Understanding the Artist and the Work
Written on April 25, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may have driven by the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) recently at night and seen the glowing blue art that resembles a pelvic bone and wondered why the artist, Mary Coss created this piece. On Saturday, May 4 from 1-2:30, at SJIMA, Mary Coss will give a gallery walk describing her process Continue Reading
A Wheel in Time
Written on April 24, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
2019 San Juan County Fair Theme is “A Wheel in Time: Cultivating Roots” Mark your calendars! The San Juan County Fair dates are set for August 14-17, 2019 and this year’s theme is “A Wheel in Time: Cultivating Roots”. Artist Jessie Carter McDonald was selected by the San Juan County Fair Board to be this Continue Reading
Drive-In at the Fairgrounds
Written on April 23, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Let’s all go to the Drive-In at the Fairgrounds! Plan an outing with your family, friends, or your special someone and enjoy one (or all!) of these classic movies at the Drive-In this summer. Admission is first come, first served at 8:30PM, $5/person or $20 for family of 5. Movies start just after dark. Audio Continue Reading
Children’s Festival Poster Contest Winners
Written on April 23, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to present the winners of the Annual Children’s Festival Poster Contest. Left to right in the photos above are: 1st Place: Melinda Joy 2nd: Lyla Ovenell 3rd: Sam Herda Honorable Mentions: Felicity Schubert and (Sarah Schubert not pictured) Many thanks to all the young artists who submitted entries! We had Continue Reading