Topic: Arts
Mission Blue
Written on January 29, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival’s “Best of the Fest” presents: “Mission Blue” – a film about legendary oceanographer, Sylvia Earle. She is on a personal mission to save our oceans. Mission Blue is part oceanic road trip, part biography, part action adventure story, and part expose of an eco-disaster. The film deftly weaves her unique personal Continue Reading
On An Acre Shy of Eternity
Written on January 26, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orcas Island author and photographer, Robert Dash, returns to San Juan Island to talk about his his gorgeous book, On An Acre Shy of Eternity, Micro Landscapes at the Edge at the San Juan Island Library on Wednesday, February 7th at 7:00 pm. You’ll get a glimpse of the foray he made into his own Continue Reading
DIY Strum Stick Class
Written on January 25, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is very excited to announce a do-it-yourself strum stick class. Strum sticks are essentially dulcimers that are played like a guitar and are simple to learn. In this class you will make a strum stick from a kit, a number of which are being produced by a group of HS STEM students. You Continue Reading
Record-Breaking Opera Sunday
Written on January 24, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
One of The Met: Live in HD’s newest operas also features a record for the 137-year-old opera organization. Thomas Adés’ The Exterminating Angel will be screened at San Juan Community Theatre this Sunday, January 28 at 2:00 p.m. (It was originally set to be screened in November but there was an island power outage that Continue Reading
Hiking Naked
Written on January 17, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are delighted to present Lopezian Iris Graville and her memoir, Hiking Naked, on Wednesday, January 24, 7:00 pm at the Library. For those who have wrestled with making dramatic life changes, or are doing so now, be sure to spend the evening with Iris as she Continue Reading
Noises Off
Written on January 16, 2018 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor High School Drama Group is up for the comedic challenge of what is considered one of the funniest farces ever written. Michael Frayn’s Noises Off is presented at San Juan Community Theatre THIS Thursday through Sunday, January 18-21. The play about putting on a play–that has become a staple of both professional and Continue Reading
Art for Fun
Written on January 16, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The next SJIMA Art for Fun Paint pARTy is January 23! Everyone paints the same painting, “Paradise Cove” – a scene with our local orcas – in step by step instruction with instructor, local painter and sculptor, Kristen Abramson. Time is 5:45 to 8:00 pm. Cost is $35. SJIMA provides all supplies. Just bring yourself! Continue Reading
Letter from Gay Graham
Written on January 12, 2018 at 11:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Gay Graham… To the Editor: My husband and I had a wonderful experience Wednesday, January 10th: we were a part of the SJIMA Art Excursions Program that took us to the Andrew Wyeth exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum. Kudos are decidedly in Continue Reading
Mayor Appoints Oakes and Umierski to Arts Commission
Written on January 11, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town is pleased to announce the appointment of Cloud Oakes and Christopher Umierski to the Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC). Oakes is a working studio artist who previously served on the boards of the San Juan Community Theatre and San Juan Island County Parks. She was involved with the original San Juan Museum of Continue Reading
SJCT Has a new Executive/Artistic Director
Written on January 10, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
A professional director, playwright, actor, and teacher from Seattle is the new Executive/Artistic Director at SJCT. After a nationwide search, the SJCT Board of Trustees recently appointed Nathan Kessler-Jeffrey to take the helm at the 29-year-old performing arts organization. Previously, Nathan oversaw the largest educational touring program in the northwest at Seattle’s Taproot Theatre. Originally Continue Reading
Orcas Island Lit Fest Call to Writers
Written on January 10, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all San Juan County writers. The deadline for proposals for participating in the Orcas Island Lit Fest is this Friday, January 12th! Apply to be a part of our program or to give a reading at our Friday night Lit Walk (which highlights local and emerging talents.) For more information and to apply visit Continue Reading
Mod Carousel: “Oui Oui”
Written on January 8, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Burlesque is back in Friday Harbor to entertain us with a new show! “Oui Oui” is an evening of tantalizing tease and talent that will surely brighten those mid-winter doldrums. The 2017 local performance was an all out hit, definitely leaving the audience wanting more! “This is an amazing show filled with great dancing, fun, Continue Reading
Musical Theatre Workshop for Kids
Written on January 5, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
New! Musical Theatre Workshop for Kids Island youngsters get a chance to experience the music and dance of such classics as West Side Story, Oklahoma, and My Fair Lady this winter. San Juan Community Theatre is holding a Classic Musical Theatre Workshop for kids in grades 2-5 on Monday afternoons from January 22 through February Continue Reading
“San Juan Islands Stewardship” Special License Plate Campaign
Written on January 4, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
We need your help! We are almost there. The San Juan Islands License Plate will raise money for local organizations’ conservation projects. We just need a few more signatures. If you have not yet signed the petition, please go to https://www.madrona.org/, scroll down the page and fill-in your information. Thank you!
Best of the Fest
Written on January 2, 2018 at 9:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival presents their January “Best of the Fest”, featuring two films nominated for the 2018 Academy Award for Best Documentary. First it’s “An Inconvenient Sequel” on January 2nd, followed by “Chasing Coral” on the 16th. Both films show at the Grange at 7:00 pm. Admission by donation. Begin the New Year with Continue Reading
Santa Came Early
Written on December 27, 2017 at 10:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
A few weeks ago, as an early holiday gift, a group of generous donors made it possible for the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) to wholly own our building, hold its title, and retire its debt. This is a remarkable gift and investment in SJIMA’s future! We, and the 40+ volunteers who operate Continue Reading
Calling All Artists!
Written on December 27, 2017 at 9:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Claire Wright of the San Juan County Arts Council shares this invitation from Skagit Artists with you… Dear Artists and Friends of the Arts, Skagit Artists invites you to apply to our 15th annual Northwest Art Beat Open Studios Tour! Artists who do not have a studio in Skagit County will have the opportunity to Continue Reading
Art for Fun
Written on December 16, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Our December Art for Fun pARTy is coming up December 21st from 5:45 to 8:00 pm at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art! To celebrate the season, our painting is “Noel”, a rendition of the scene along the waterfront in Friday Harbor. A fun night for family, friends and guests! To register, visit www.sjima.org. Continue Reading
Join SJIMA for a Tour of Wyeth Exhibit at S.A.M.
Written on December 15, 2017 at 10:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
On January 10, the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) is sponsoring an excursion to the Andrew Wyeth: In Retrospect, 110 paintings from the American master’s 75-year career, now at the Seattle Art Museum. The San Juan Island community is invited to join the all-day expedition, part of SJIMA’s many ongoing art education programs. Continue Reading
New Director of Development at SJCT
Written on December 15, 2017 at 10:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s new Director of Development has deep roots in both fundraising and the arts. Amy Price moved from Texas to Friday Harbor this summer in time for her daughter to begin high school. Price has been involved with fundraising work for more than two decades, helping to raise some $100 million dollars Continue Reading
Christmas Jazz Vocals by Local Composer
Written on December 14, 2017 at 9:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Last weekend, the San Juan Singers performed “Christmas at Our House” written by local composer Richard Hieronymus with lyricist Peggy Browning. A member of the chorus, Bert Dayton, arranged the song for the chorus. When asked about his song, Hieronymus said, “It’s funny how time flies. Peggy and I wrote that song back in 1967. Continue Reading
Peter Pan!
Written on December 14, 2017 at 9:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Peter Pan from Great Britain in HD at San Juan Community Theatre The beloved classic story of the boy who never grew up hits the big screen at San Juan Community Theatre for a special holiday matinee on Saturday, December 16 at 2:00 p.m. Captured live by the National Theatre in a co-production with Bristol Continue Reading
Mission Blue
Written on January 29, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival’s “Best of the Fest” presents: “Mission Blue” – a film about legendary oceanographer, Sylvia Earle. She is on a personal mission to save our oceans. Mission Blue is part oceanic road trip, part biography, part action adventure story, and part expose of an eco-disaster. The film deftly weaves her unique personal Continue Reading
On An Acre Shy of Eternity
Written on January 26, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orcas Island author and photographer, Robert Dash, returns to San Juan Island to talk about his his gorgeous book, On An Acre Shy of Eternity, Micro Landscapes at the Edge at the San Juan Island Library on Wednesday, February 7th at 7:00 pm. You’ll get a glimpse of the foray he made into his own Continue Reading
DIY Strum Stick Class
Written on January 25, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is very excited to announce a do-it-yourself strum stick class. Strum sticks are essentially dulcimers that are played like a guitar and are simple to learn. In this class you will make a strum stick from a kit, a number of which are being produced by a group of HS STEM students. You Continue Reading
Record-Breaking Opera Sunday
Written on January 24, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
One of The Met: Live in HD’s newest operas also features a record for the 137-year-old opera organization. Thomas Adés’ The Exterminating Angel will be screened at San Juan Community Theatre this Sunday, January 28 at 2:00 p.m. (It was originally set to be screened in November but there was an island power outage that Continue Reading
Hiking Naked
Written on January 17, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are delighted to present Lopezian Iris Graville and her memoir, Hiking Naked, on Wednesday, January 24, 7:00 pm at the Library. For those who have wrestled with making dramatic life changes, or are doing so now, be sure to spend the evening with Iris as she Continue Reading
Noises Off
Written on January 16, 2018 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor High School Drama Group is up for the comedic challenge of what is considered one of the funniest farces ever written. Michael Frayn’s Noises Off is presented at San Juan Community Theatre THIS Thursday through Sunday, January 18-21. The play about putting on a play–that has become a staple of both professional and Continue Reading
Art for Fun
Written on January 16, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The next SJIMA Art for Fun Paint pARTy is January 23! Everyone paints the same painting, “Paradise Cove” – a scene with our local orcas – in step by step instruction with instructor, local painter and sculptor, Kristen Abramson. Time is 5:45 to 8:00 pm. Cost is $35. SJIMA provides all supplies. Just bring yourself! Continue Reading
Letter from Gay Graham
Written on January 12, 2018 at 11:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Gay Graham… To the Editor: My husband and I had a wonderful experience Wednesday, January 10th: we were a part of the SJIMA Art Excursions Program that took us to the Andrew Wyeth exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum. Kudos are decidedly in Continue Reading
Mayor Appoints Oakes and Umierski to Arts Commission
Written on January 11, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town is pleased to announce the appointment of Cloud Oakes and Christopher Umierski to the Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC). Oakes is a working studio artist who previously served on the boards of the San Juan Community Theatre and San Juan Island County Parks. She was involved with the original San Juan Museum of Continue Reading
SJCT Has a new Executive/Artistic Director
Written on January 10, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
A professional director, playwright, actor, and teacher from Seattle is the new Executive/Artistic Director at SJCT. After a nationwide search, the SJCT Board of Trustees recently appointed Nathan Kessler-Jeffrey to take the helm at the 29-year-old performing arts organization. Previously, Nathan oversaw the largest educational touring program in the northwest at Seattle’s Taproot Theatre. Originally Continue Reading
Orcas Island Lit Fest Call to Writers
Written on January 10, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all San Juan County writers. The deadline for proposals for participating in the Orcas Island Lit Fest is this Friday, January 12th! Apply to be a part of our program or to give a reading at our Friday night Lit Walk (which highlights local and emerging talents.) For more information and to apply visit Continue Reading
Mod Carousel: “Oui Oui”
Written on January 8, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Burlesque is back in Friday Harbor to entertain us with a new show! “Oui Oui” is an evening of tantalizing tease and talent that will surely brighten those mid-winter doldrums. The 2017 local performance was an all out hit, definitely leaving the audience wanting more! “This is an amazing show filled with great dancing, fun, Continue Reading
Musical Theatre Workshop for Kids
Written on January 5, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
New! Musical Theatre Workshop for Kids Island youngsters get a chance to experience the music and dance of such classics as West Side Story, Oklahoma, and My Fair Lady this winter. San Juan Community Theatre is holding a Classic Musical Theatre Workshop for kids in grades 2-5 on Monday afternoons from January 22 through February Continue Reading
“San Juan Islands Stewardship” Special License Plate Campaign
Written on January 4, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
We need your help! We are almost there. The San Juan Islands License Plate will raise money for local organizations’ conservation projects. We just need a few more signatures. If you have not yet signed the petition, please go to https://www.madrona.org/, scroll down the page and fill-in your information. Thank you!
Best of the Fest
Written on January 2, 2018 at 9:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival presents their January “Best of the Fest”, featuring two films nominated for the 2018 Academy Award for Best Documentary. First it’s “An Inconvenient Sequel” on January 2nd, followed by “Chasing Coral” on the 16th. Both films show at the Grange at 7:00 pm. Admission by donation. Begin the New Year with Continue Reading
Santa Came Early
Written on December 27, 2017 at 10:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
A few weeks ago, as an early holiday gift, a group of generous donors made it possible for the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) to wholly own our building, hold its title, and retire its debt. This is a remarkable gift and investment in SJIMA’s future! We, and the 40+ volunteers who operate Continue Reading
Calling All Artists!
Written on December 27, 2017 at 9:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Claire Wright of the San Juan County Arts Council shares this invitation from Skagit Artists with you… Dear Artists and Friends of the Arts, Skagit Artists invites you to apply to our 15th annual Northwest Art Beat Open Studios Tour! Artists who do not have a studio in Skagit County will have the opportunity to Continue Reading
Art for Fun
Written on December 16, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Our December Art for Fun pARTy is coming up December 21st from 5:45 to 8:00 pm at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art! To celebrate the season, our painting is “Noel”, a rendition of the scene along the waterfront in Friday Harbor. A fun night for family, friends and guests! To register, visit www.sjima.org. Continue Reading
Join SJIMA for a Tour of Wyeth Exhibit at S.A.M.
Written on December 15, 2017 at 10:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
On January 10, the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) is sponsoring an excursion to the Andrew Wyeth: In Retrospect, 110 paintings from the American master’s 75-year career, now at the Seattle Art Museum. The San Juan Island community is invited to join the all-day expedition, part of SJIMA’s many ongoing art education programs. Continue Reading
New Director of Development at SJCT
Written on December 15, 2017 at 10:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s new Director of Development has deep roots in both fundraising and the arts. Amy Price moved from Texas to Friday Harbor this summer in time for her daughter to begin high school. Price has been involved with fundraising work for more than two decades, helping to raise some $100 million dollars Continue Reading
Christmas Jazz Vocals by Local Composer
Written on December 14, 2017 at 9:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Last weekend, the San Juan Singers performed “Christmas at Our House” written by local composer Richard Hieronymus with lyricist Peggy Browning. A member of the chorus, Bert Dayton, arranged the song for the chorus. When asked about his song, Hieronymus said, “It’s funny how time flies. Peggy and I wrote that song back in 1967. Continue Reading
Peter Pan!
Written on December 14, 2017 at 9:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Peter Pan from Great Britain in HD at San Juan Community Theatre The beloved classic story of the boy who never grew up hits the big screen at San Juan Community Theatre for a special holiday matinee on Saturday, December 16 at 2:00 p.m. Captured live by the National Theatre in a co-production with Bristol Continue Reading