Topic: Arts
Films at Brickworks
Written on April 10, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Mary Janes: Women of Weed” directed by Windy Borman and “Be Good Now”(short) directed by Tyler Roberts Join filmmaker Windy Borman as she explores the movement to end marijuana prohibition, her own relationship to the plant, and the stereotypes surrounding it. Through a series of empowering and educational interviews with a broad diversity of women Continue Reading
A First for Melodious Notes …
Written on April 9, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island’s annual showcase of island and Northwest chamber musicians adds a “custom-made” composition to its repertoire in 2018. Melodious Notes Over the Harbor will be presented at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. Highlighting the concert is the premiere of San Juan Island composer Alex Shapiro’s “Water Voyages,” Continue Reading
Acclaimed Watercolor Artist at Arctic Raven
Written on April 9, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Arctic Raven Gallery at 130 South First Street in Friday Harbor is proud to showcase the vibrant watercolors of nationally acclaimed Oneida / Iroquois artist Lisa Fifield. Inspired by tales of the Iroquois Spirit World, Fifield captures the intimate connection between animals and humans. Whether helping or learning from each other, transforming, or shapeshifting, Continue Reading
Orcas Island Lit Fest
Written on April 9, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orcas Island Lit Fest Day-Passes Go On Sale This Week Islanders Receive 10% Discount Due to the widespread demand, the Orcas Island Lit Fest announced today that single day pass tickets will be made available for purchase at www.oilf.org. Starting Monday, April 9, ticket buyers will have the option of purchasing 1-Day Only tickets allowing Continue Reading
Play with Words – Tips on Writing Nature Inspired Poetry
Written on April 6, 2018 at 2:19 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Our natural world provides kids with everyday explorations that spark the senses, insight wonder, and give them tangible experiences to share through writing. Join Tanja Williamson from the Land Bank, and Raena Parsons from San Juan Island National Historical Park, at the Westside Lake Bird Blind for tips on writing nature inspired poetry. Saturday, April Continue Reading
FHFF Online Auction
Written on April 5, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Support your local film festival and get some cool auction items at the same time. Visit the Friday Harbor Film Festival website to bid at www.fhff.org/auction. Here are some of the items offered: Vancouver Island Getaway – Airfare – 2 R/T airfares from Friday Harbor to Sydney, B.C. on Northstar Tours, and admission for two Continue Reading
2018 San Juan County Fair Poster is Here
Written on April 4, 2018 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Fair is excited to announce the collaborative creation of Grace Brown and Kristine Brown of San Juan Island. Their interpretation of the 2018 theme “Rockin’ the Salish Sea” was chosen by the Fair Board as the 2018 Poster! Prints of this poster will be available to business owners who are willing Continue Reading
A Creative Community Experience at SJCT April 8
Written on April 3, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
ARTRAGEOUS takes theater and art to a new level in a unique interactive stage experience that pops with color, art, music, and dance. The touring group lands at San Juan Community Theatre on Sunday, April 8 at 5:00 p.m. in the Whittier Theatre. This one of a kind crossover event pays tribute to a Continue Reading
Get that Groove on at San Juan Singers Spring Concert
Written on April 2, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island’s community chorus wants islanders to leave those “Rainy Days and Mondays” behind and “Let the Sunshine In” by “Feelin’ Groovy” at their spring concert at San Juan Community Theatre on Friday and Saturday, April 6-7 at 7:30 p.m. The San Juan Singers team up with the celebrated San Juan Island rock group, Continue Reading
San Juan Summer Arts Festival
Written on April 2, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all artists – Claire from the SJC Arts Council shares this information on the arts festival coming up in August. Vendor applications are now available… The 2018 San Juan Summer Arts Festival will take place the FIVE Fridays in August 2018 at Brickworks Plaza in Downtown Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. Come join us Continue Reading
Portrait of Imogen
Written on March 30, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meg Partridge, cinematographer, director and producer is presenting her Academy Award nominated film Portrait of Imogen on April 7. She will share personal memories of life with her iconic grandmother, photographer Imogen Cunningham. The event, part of the Art As A Voice series will be held at the San Juan Grange on First Street in 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
Films at Brickworks
Written on April 10, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Mary Janes: Women of Weed” directed by Windy Borman and “Be Good Now”(short) directed by Tyler Roberts Join filmmaker Windy Borman as she explores the movement to end marijuana prohibition, her own relationship to the plant, and the stereotypes surrounding it. Through a series of empowering and educational interviews with a broad diversity of women Continue Reading
A First for Melodious Notes …
Written on April 9, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island’s annual showcase of island and Northwest chamber musicians adds a “custom-made” composition to its repertoire in 2018. Melodious Notes Over the Harbor will be presented at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. Highlighting the concert is the premiere of San Juan Island composer Alex Shapiro’s “Water Voyages,” Continue Reading
Acclaimed Watercolor Artist at Arctic Raven
Written on April 9, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Arctic Raven Gallery at 130 South First Street in Friday Harbor is proud to showcase the vibrant watercolors of nationally acclaimed Oneida / Iroquois artist Lisa Fifield. Inspired by tales of the Iroquois Spirit World, Fifield captures the intimate connection between animals and humans. Whether helping or learning from each other, transforming, or shapeshifting, Continue Reading
Orcas Island Lit Fest
Written on April 9, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orcas Island Lit Fest Day-Passes Go On Sale This Week Islanders Receive 10% Discount Due to the widespread demand, the Orcas Island Lit Fest announced today that single day pass tickets will be made available for purchase at www.oilf.org. Starting Monday, April 9, ticket buyers will have the option of purchasing 1-Day Only tickets allowing Continue Reading
Play with Words – Tips on Writing Nature Inspired Poetry
Written on April 6, 2018 at 2:19 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Our natural world provides kids with everyday explorations that spark the senses, insight wonder, and give them tangible experiences to share through writing. Join Tanja Williamson from the Land Bank, and Raena Parsons from San Juan Island National Historical Park, at the Westside Lake Bird Blind for tips on writing nature inspired poetry. Saturday, April Continue Reading
FHFF Online Auction
Written on April 5, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Support your local film festival and get some cool auction items at the same time. Visit the Friday Harbor Film Festival website to bid at www.fhff.org/auction. Here are some of the items offered: Vancouver Island Getaway – Airfare – 2 R/T airfares from Friday Harbor to Sydney, B.C. on Northstar Tours, and admission for two Continue Reading
2018 San Juan County Fair Poster is Here
Written on April 4, 2018 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Fair is excited to announce the collaborative creation of Grace Brown and Kristine Brown of San Juan Island. Their interpretation of the 2018 theme “Rockin’ the Salish Sea” was chosen by the Fair Board as the 2018 Poster! Prints of this poster will be available to business owners who are willing Continue Reading
A Creative Community Experience at SJCT April 8
Written on April 3, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
ARTRAGEOUS takes theater and art to a new level in a unique interactive stage experience that pops with color, art, music, and dance. The touring group lands at San Juan Community Theatre on Sunday, April 8 at 5:00 p.m. in the Whittier Theatre. This one of a kind crossover event pays tribute to a Continue Reading
Get that Groove on at San Juan Singers Spring Concert
Written on April 2, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island’s community chorus wants islanders to leave those “Rainy Days and Mondays” behind and “Let the Sunshine In” by “Feelin’ Groovy” at their spring concert at San Juan Community Theatre on Friday and Saturday, April 6-7 at 7:30 p.m. The San Juan Singers team up with the celebrated San Juan Island rock group, Continue Reading
San Juan Summer Arts Festival
Written on April 2, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all artists – Claire from the SJC Arts Council shares this information on the arts festival coming up in August. Vendor applications are now available… The 2018 San Juan Summer Arts Festival will take place the FIVE Fridays in August 2018 at Brickworks Plaza in Downtown Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. Come join us Continue Reading
Portrait of Imogen
Written on March 30, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meg Partridge, cinematographer, director and producer is presenting her Academy Award nominated film Portrait of Imogen on April 7. She will share personal memories of life with her iconic grandmother, photographer Imogen Cunningham. The event, part of the Art As A Voice series will be held at the San Juan Grange on First Street in 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