Topic: Arts
Do You Have Spirit?
Written on March 30, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Stage Left is looking for 6 people to be spirits in this summer’s 20th anniversary production of “The Tempest”. All ages, shapes, sizes and ethnicities considered but must be able to move easily and sing a little. Rehearsals begin June 6th and show closes August 12th. Please email Helen at stageleft@centurytel.net if you are interested.
CATS Gourmet Bake Sale
Written on March 29, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Homemade holiday treats and a Spring raffle basket are part of the Community Arts Theatre Society’s (CATS) annual Elegant Edibles on Saturday, March 31. The gourmet bake sale is from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the San Juan Community Theatre’s lobby and features dozens of elegantly prepared goodies by CATS members, including signature Continue Reading
SJIMA Kids Art Exhibit
Written on March 26, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lana Hickman, SJIMA Family Art Days instructor, shares this story with you… San Juan Islands Museum of Art in Friday Harbor is a truly cultural community center. A continuous and vibrant program of world class art that will some day include new artists’ names. These may be the names of children who attend the museum’s Continue Reading
Best B&B Breakfast Tournament
Written on March 23, 2018 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi San Juan Update! We need your help! We’re excited to announce that both of our lodging properties, Tuckerhouse Inn B&B and Harrison House Suites, have made it to the Sweet 16 for the annual Best B&B Breakfast Tournament, a nationwide contest. Both will be competing to advance to the Top 8 by receiving the most Continue Reading
Walk & Talk Presentation
Written on March 22, 2018 at 8:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
SUBSTRATE underlying Currents In the spacious Nichols Gallery at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA), Susan Singleton, Kandis Susol and Hannah Alex-Glasser have created an elegant exhibition, SUBSTRATE: underlying currents. The three artists worked together to bring mature, intelligent work inspired by natural forms to the public. The close association of the artists Continue Reading
FH Grange Talent Contest
Written on March 22, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you have a talent you want to practice in public, and maybe win a prize? Friday Harbor Grange #225 and Community Treasures are sponsoring a Talent contest at the Friday Harbor Middle School on April 5th at 6:30 pm. There are 3 categories: Vocal, Instrumental, Variety – Performers using skill, timing, grace, dexterity of Continue Reading
The Humor Games
Written on March 20, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Punny” Play from Friday Harbor Middle School Players It’s all about who will have the last laugh when the Friday Harbor Middle School Players present The Humor Games at San Juan Community Theatre on Thursday through Sunday, March 22-25. Dean O’Connell’s slapstick parody of The Hunger Games finds young Katskills Wintergreen taking a pie in the Continue Reading
Are You Curious?
Written on March 19, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Are you wondering about the purpose of the large sheets suspended in the Atrium of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA)? Imagine the dry, sun bleached, peeling, concrete walls of the public space in an Egyptian village and follow the street into a private, personal space. Egyptian/American artist, Yasmine Kasem returns to SJI Continue Reading
Alchemy Art Center
Written on March 19, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alchemy Art Center is a new community art space in the Center of San Juan Island. Last week it received nonprofit 501c-3 status. The goal of the center, located at 1255 Wold road is to offer the following to the community: “A well equipped communal studio space for member artists, a classroom where resident and Continue Reading
Grange Open House, Art Contest, and Creative Writing Open Mic
Written on March 19, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all artists, poets, writers, and makers, of ALL AGES… San Juan Island Grange 966 is hosting an art, craft, and photography contest, as well as a creative writing open mic, at our 2018 Open House! Join us at the San Juan Island Grange (152 1st St) Wednesday, April 11th for a spring celebration of Continue Reading
FHFF Tuesday Film: Crazywise
Written on March 17, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival presents the film “Crazywise”. This is a very special screening with both the director, Phil Borges and the producer Julee Geier attending for a thought provoking discussion along with local mental health expert Gary Waters. It happens on Tuesday, March 20th 7:00 pm at the Grange, 152 First Street; admission Continue Reading
Crown Jewel Wilderness
Written on March 16, 2018 at 6:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Crown Jewel Wilderness: Creating North Cascades National Park by Lauren Danner Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library invite all the park’s aficionados to attend a book talk and slide show with author Lauren Danner at the Library on Wednesday, March 21, 7:00 pm. If you spend time in the park or simply Continue Reading
Music & Dance Benefit for Island Haven Animal Sanctuary
Written on March 14, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join us Saturday, March 24th 7:00 PM or Sunday, March 25th 2:00 PM for a dance and music performance to benefit Island Haven Animal Sanctuary, a volunteer run, non-profit retirement home for farm animals and horses on San Juan Island. (http://www.islandhaven.org/) Both shows will feature ballet and modern dance performed by teen and adult Continue Reading
Call for Fair Performers
Written on March 9, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Fair calls for local performer applications! Calling all performers for the 2018 San Juan County Fair, applications are being accepted. Performers from the San Juan Islands and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply. The 2018 San Juan County Fair will be held Wednesday through Saturday, August 15th-18th at the San Juan County Continue Reading
Drive-Ins at the Fairgrounds are back this May!
Written on March 8, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2018 line-up is here! Three drive-in movies are scheduled at the San Juan County Fairgrounds this summer, mark your calendars! Friday May 18th – The Neverending Story Friday June 15th – The Creature from the Black Lagoon Friday July 13th – Grease Plan an outing with your family, friends, or your special someone and Continue Reading
A Vigil of Silent Compassion
Written on March 6, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
From February 17 to May 7, 2018, The San Juan Islands Museum of Art is presenting several exhibits created by five artists under the title “The Female Gaze”. The “Substrate: underlying currents” group of three artists Susan Singleton, Hannah Alex-Glasser and Kandis Susol, have as women artists, over many decades, shared an enduring commitment to Continue Reading
Best of the Fest: Yasuni Man
Written on March 6, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Winner of the 2017 Audience Choice Award In the depths of South America, where the Andes, the Amazon and the Equator collide, a wilderness exists that is one of Earth’s most bio-diverse areas – a place where mammals (including humans), birds, plants, and amphibians all thrive. Yasuni Man documents a conflict raging deep within this Continue Reading
SJCT Presents: On Book!
Written on March 5, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Two Plays in Next Readers Theatre Two short American plays that expose, explore, mock, and mourn the way we relate to each other will be presented in San Juan Community Theatre’s On Book! Readers Theatre series. Susan Glaspell’s Trifles and Edward Albee’s The Zoo Story will be read by island actors on Wednesday and Thursday, Continue Reading
Dr. Seuss Birthday Party
Written on February 28, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In celebration of Read Across America and I Love to Read month, the San Juan Island Library is hosting their annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Party for children and families. All are welcome to attend this free gathering at the San Juan Island Library on Thursday, March 1 from 3:15-4:15 PM. There will be delicious cake, Continue Reading
Wigglers Workshop
Written on February 28, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Get the Wiggles Out – Performing Arts Style! San Juan Community Theatre is offering a workshop for little ones to learn more about the world of theater arts. Intro to Theatre for Wigglers is scheduled on Mondays in March from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. in the SJCT lobby. SJCT Youth and Family Program Director Continue Reading
Art Council Seeks Board Members
Written on February 28, 2018 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you love arts and community? Do you live in San Juan County? Lucky you! The San Juan County Arts Council is looking for new board members! We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving all of San Juan County since 2008. We are looking for enthusiastic folks to join our group in our efforts Continue Reading
“Snowed Out” Readers Theatre Rescheduled to Feb 28
Written on February 27, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Poets are Focus of Next FREE Readers Theatre The second evening of San Juan Community Theatre’s On Book! Readers Theatre series showcasing a play about two 20th century poets will now be held on Wednesday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Whittier Theatre. (Last week’s scheduled presentation was cancelled due to the island snow). Continue Reading
Do You Have Spirit?
Written on March 30, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Stage Left is looking for 6 people to be spirits in this summer’s 20th anniversary production of “The Tempest”. All ages, shapes, sizes and ethnicities considered but must be able to move easily and sing a little. Rehearsals begin June 6th and show closes August 12th. Please email Helen at stageleft@centurytel.net if you are interested.
CATS Gourmet Bake Sale
Written on March 29, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Homemade holiday treats and a Spring raffle basket are part of the Community Arts Theatre Society’s (CATS) annual Elegant Edibles on Saturday, March 31. The gourmet bake sale is from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the San Juan Community Theatre’s lobby and features dozens of elegantly prepared goodies by CATS members, including signature Continue Reading
SJIMA Kids Art Exhibit
Written on March 26, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lana Hickman, SJIMA Family Art Days instructor, shares this story with you… San Juan Islands Museum of Art in Friday Harbor is a truly cultural community center. A continuous and vibrant program of world class art that will some day include new artists’ names. These may be the names of children who attend the museum’s Continue Reading
Best B&B Breakfast Tournament
Written on March 23, 2018 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi San Juan Update! We need your help! We’re excited to announce that both of our lodging properties, Tuckerhouse Inn B&B and Harrison House Suites, have made it to the Sweet 16 for the annual Best B&B Breakfast Tournament, a nationwide contest. Both will be competing to advance to the Top 8 by receiving the most Continue Reading
Walk & Talk Presentation
Written on March 22, 2018 at 8:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
SUBSTRATE underlying Currents In the spacious Nichols Gallery at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA), Susan Singleton, Kandis Susol and Hannah Alex-Glasser have created an elegant exhibition, SUBSTRATE: underlying currents. The three artists worked together to bring mature, intelligent work inspired by natural forms to the public. The close association of the artists Continue Reading
FH Grange Talent Contest
Written on March 22, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you have a talent you want to practice in public, and maybe win a prize? Friday Harbor Grange #225 and Community Treasures are sponsoring a Talent contest at the Friday Harbor Middle School on April 5th at 6:30 pm. There are 3 categories: Vocal, Instrumental, Variety – Performers using skill, timing, grace, dexterity of Continue Reading
The Humor Games
Written on March 20, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Punny” Play from Friday Harbor Middle School Players It’s all about who will have the last laugh when the Friday Harbor Middle School Players present The Humor Games at San Juan Community Theatre on Thursday through Sunday, March 22-25. Dean O’Connell’s slapstick parody of The Hunger Games finds young Katskills Wintergreen taking a pie in the Continue Reading
Are You Curious?
Written on March 19, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Are you wondering about the purpose of the large sheets suspended in the Atrium of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA)? Imagine the dry, sun bleached, peeling, concrete walls of the public space in an Egyptian village and follow the street into a private, personal space. Egyptian/American artist, Yasmine Kasem returns to SJI Continue Reading
Alchemy Art Center
Written on March 19, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alchemy Art Center is a new community art space in the Center of San Juan Island. Last week it received nonprofit 501c-3 status. The goal of the center, located at 1255 Wold road is to offer the following to the community: “A well equipped communal studio space for member artists, a classroom where resident and Continue Reading
Grange Open House, Art Contest, and Creative Writing Open Mic
Written on March 19, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all artists, poets, writers, and makers, of ALL AGES… San Juan Island Grange 966 is hosting an art, craft, and photography contest, as well as a creative writing open mic, at our 2018 Open House! Join us at the San Juan Island Grange (152 1st St) Wednesday, April 11th for a spring celebration of Continue Reading
FHFF Tuesday Film: Crazywise
Written on March 17, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival presents the film “Crazywise”. This is a very special screening with both the director, Phil Borges and the producer Julee Geier attending for a thought provoking discussion along with local mental health expert Gary Waters. It happens on Tuesday, March 20th 7:00 pm at the Grange, 152 First Street; admission Continue Reading
Crown Jewel Wilderness
Written on March 16, 2018 at 6:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Crown Jewel Wilderness: Creating North Cascades National Park by Lauren Danner Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library invite all the park’s aficionados to attend a book talk and slide show with author Lauren Danner at the Library on Wednesday, March 21, 7:00 pm. If you spend time in the park or simply Continue Reading
Music & Dance Benefit for Island Haven Animal Sanctuary
Written on March 14, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join us Saturday, March 24th 7:00 PM or Sunday, March 25th 2:00 PM for a dance and music performance to benefit Island Haven Animal Sanctuary, a volunteer run, non-profit retirement home for farm animals and horses on San Juan Island. (http://www.islandhaven.org/) Both shows will feature ballet and modern dance performed by teen and adult Continue Reading
Call for Fair Performers
Written on March 9, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Fair calls for local performer applications! Calling all performers for the 2018 San Juan County Fair, applications are being accepted. Performers from the San Juan Islands and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply. The 2018 San Juan County Fair will be held Wednesday through Saturday, August 15th-18th at the San Juan County Continue Reading
Drive-Ins at the Fairgrounds are back this May!
Written on March 8, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2018 line-up is here! Three drive-in movies are scheduled at the San Juan County Fairgrounds this summer, mark your calendars! Friday May 18th – The Neverending Story Friday June 15th – The Creature from the Black Lagoon Friday July 13th – Grease Plan an outing with your family, friends, or your special someone and Continue Reading
A Vigil of Silent Compassion
Written on March 6, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
From February 17 to May 7, 2018, The San Juan Islands Museum of Art is presenting several exhibits created by five artists under the title “The Female Gaze”. The “Substrate: underlying currents” group of three artists Susan Singleton, Hannah Alex-Glasser and Kandis Susol, have as women artists, over many decades, shared an enduring commitment to Continue Reading
Best of the Fest: Yasuni Man
Written on March 6, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Winner of the 2017 Audience Choice Award In the depths of South America, where the Andes, the Amazon and the Equator collide, a wilderness exists that is one of Earth’s most bio-diverse areas – a place where mammals (including humans), birds, plants, and amphibians all thrive. Yasuni Man documents a conflict raging deep within this Continue Reading
SJCT Presents: On Book!
Written on March 5, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Two Plays in Next Readers Theatre Two short American plays that expose, explore, mock, and mourn the way we relate to each other will be presented in San Juan Community Theatre’s On Book! Readers Theatre series. Susan Glaspell’s Trifles and Edward Albee’s The Zoo Story will be read by island actors on Wednesday and Thursday, Continue Reading
Dr. Seuss Birthday Party
Written on February 28, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In celebration of Read Across America and I Love to Read month, the San Juan Island Library is hosting their annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Party for children and families. All are welcome to attend this free gathering at the San Juan Island Library on Thursday, March 1 from 3:15-4:15 PM. There will be delicious cake, Continue Reading
Wigglers Workshop
Written on February 28, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Get the Wiggles Out – Performing Arts Style! San Juan Community Theatre is offering a workshop for little ones to learn more about the world of theater arts. Intro to Theatre for Wigglers is scheduled on Mondays in March from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. in the SJCT lobby. SJCT Youth and Family Program Director Continue Reading
Art Council Seeks Board Members
Written on February 28, 2018 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you love arts and community? Do you live in San Juan County? Lucky you! The San Juan County Arts Council is looking for new board members! We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving all of San Juan County since 2008. We are looking for enthusiastic folks to join our group in our efforts Continue Reading
“Snowed Out” Readers Theatre Rescheduled to Feb 28
Written on February 27, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Poets are Focus of Next FREE Readers Theatre The second evening of San Juan Community Theatre’s On Book! Readers Theatre series showcasing a play about two 20th century poets will now be held on Wednesday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Whittier Theatre. (Last week’s scheduled presentation was cancelled due to the island snow). Continue Reading