Topic: Arts
Amazing Grace
Written on August 19, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, Well this year’s film series is approaching its end. I want to thank all of you for meeting us at the movies and supporting your local theatre. As you know, for the past two years, we have not charged for admission, preferring a “pay what you can” model that encourages more of Continue Reading
Sway Wild (Featuring Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer)
Written on August 15, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mandy Fer & Dave McGraw are back at it with new perspective, a new name, and a new sound. Sway Wild is their own unique blend of indie-rock, folk, funk and pop, influenced heavily by all the wild things around and within them. Known as a standout electric guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, Mandy Fer fills the stage with Continue Reading
Summer Melodious Notes Over the Harbor
Written on August 14, 2019 at 8:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
After a very successful concert in April, Melodious Notes is trying something new by being in the Gubelman for an evening and afternoon performance. This will give the audience an intimate setting so that they will be able to be up close and personal with the musicians. The performances are designed to be lighter and Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on August 13, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and nominated for a Best Foreign Language Film Oscar, Nadine Labaki’s Capernaum (“Chaos”) tells the story of Zain, a Lebanese boy who sues his parents for the “crime” of giving him life. Capernaum follows Zain, a gutsy streetwise child, as he flees his negligent Continue Reading
Another Award for Susan
Written on August 12, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Keith Busha reports more good news for Susan Williams… Dear San Juan Update, It was announced last Sunday that Susan Williams won another award at the Anacortes Art Festival. This time it was the People’s Choice Award. It was especially meaningful to her because it represents the feeling of the viewers that passed thru the Continue Reading
Virtual Reality at the Library
Written on August 12, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
During the past summer San Juan Island Library has been offering opportunities to explore Virtual Reality, courtesy of the Washington State Library and Oculus Inc. This has been very popular and has appealed to people of all ages (although restricted to people over 13 years old). Virtual Reality (VR) equipment allows the user to explore Continue Reading
Fiddler on the Roof Jr.
Written on August 8, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The young “campers” at SJCT’s Musical Theatre Camp this year get to bring a beloved story to the stage. The three-week day camp for experienced young actors culminates in four performances of Fiddler on the Roof JR. This special adaptation of the nine-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof JR. follows Tevye the Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on August 5, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In case you missed previous emails, please note that we have substituted “The Guilty” for another film originally scheduled for August 6th. The Guilty (Den Skyldige) Danish (English subtitles), mystery, thriller Rated R (for language),85 minutes Set in an enclosed room with essentially one actor, and made up entirely of phone conversations, the film employs Continue Reading
Submissions For The 2020 Orcas Island Lit Fest Are Now Open
Written on August 5, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local Artists, Writers and Musicians Encouraged to Apply. The Orcas Island Lit Fest today issued a call to all San Juan County artists, authors and musicians that the submissions window for the 2020 Lit Fest is open until September 15. The third annual Orcas Island Lit Fest will take place April 17-19, 2020. Applicants are Continue Reading
Merchant of Venice: Only Two Weekends Left
Written on August 3, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Once it’s gone, it remains only in the memories of those who saw it. Make one of those memories yours. Playing 7:45 pm Thursdays – Sundays at 1062 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor until August 11. Here are some reviews from the last 3 weeks: Simply, WOW! Absolutely spectacular show of The Merchant of Venice by Continue Reading
Local Artist, Susan Williams wins two Awards at Anacortes Art Festival
Written on August 2, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Many months ago Susan submitted three photos of her work to the jury of the Arts at The Port Exhibition. All three were accepted. While attending the opening of the Anacortes Arts Festival Gala she found that she had won the first ever Bill Mitchell Award. Bill was the man responsible for painting all of Continue Reading
Waterline – Split, Twisted & Bound
Written on August 2, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The awe-inspiring installation in the atrium is the largest and most lyrical shown at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). In Waterline, created by Andrew Shewman, Orcas Island resident, the whale and orca’s flukes move within the art morphing from human to vessel. Several forms make up the total art piece- Mask, Skywolf, Continue Reading
Attic Treasures
Written on July 30, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
CATS (Community Arts Theatre Society) will be holding a “garage sale” on Saturday featuring donations from individuals throughout the community. All proceeds will benefit the San Juan Community Theatre. Come to the PARC building in the Beaverton Business Park, just off Beaverton Valley Road about 9/10 of a mile from the town limits. And don’t Continue Reading
The Whale
Written on July 29, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Orca Survey Outreach & Education Center at 185 S. First Street is doing our Monday Movie Night again on July 29th. Doors open at 6:30 and the film will start at 7:00. We are doing a very special screening of “The Whale” – the touching story of a little orca named L98 Luna. When Continue Reading
Fiddler on the Roof Jr.
Written on July 29, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre and Theatre Arts for Kids present Fiddler on the Roof Jr.! The young “campers” at SJCT’s Musical Theatre Camp this year get to bring a beloved story to the stage. The three-week day camp for experienced young actors culminates in four performances of Fiddler on the Roof JR. This special adaptation Continue Reading
Hot Club Jazz with Pearl Django
Written on July 28, 2019 at 7:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
With a performance history spanning more than two decades, Pearl Django endures as one of the most highly regarded Hot Club style groups working today. Although the band’s roots are firmly in the music made famous by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, its extensive repertoire includes traditional jazz classics and original compositions. Pearl Django has Continue Reading
Amazing Grace
Written on August 19, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, Well this year’s film series is approaching its end. I want to thank all of you for meeting us at the movies and supporting your local theatre. As you know, for the past two years, we have not charged for admission, preferring a “pay what you can” model that encourages more of Continue Reading
Sway Wild (Featuring Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer)
Written on August 15, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mandy Fer & Dave McGraw are back at it with new perspective, a new name, and a new sound. Sway Wild is their own unique blend of indie-rock, folk, funk and pop, influenced heavily by all the wild things around and within them. Known as a standout electric guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, Mandy Fer fills the stage with Continue Reading
Summer Melodious Notes Over the Harbor
Written on August 14, 2019 at 8:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
After a very successful concert in April, Melodious Notes is trying something new by being in the Gubelman for an evening and afternoon performance. This will give the audience an intimate setting so that they will be able to be up close and personal with the musicians. The performances are designed to be lighter and Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on August 13, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and nominated for a Best Foreign Language Film Oscar, Nadine Labaki’s Capernaum (“Chaos”) tells the story of Zain, a Lebanese boy who sues his parents for the “crime” of giving him life. Capernaum follows Zain, a gutsy streetwise child, as he flees his negligent Continue Reading
Another Award for Susan
Written on August 12, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Keith Busha reports more good news for Susan Williams… Dear San Juan Update, It was announced last Sunday that Susan Williams won another award at the Anacortes Art Festival. This time it was the People’s Choice Award. It was especially meaningful to her because it represents the feeling of the viewers that passed thru the Continue Reading
Virtual Reality at the Library
Written on August 12, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
During the past summer San Juan Island Library has been offering opportunities to explore Virtual Reality, courtesy of the Washington State Library and Oculus Inc. This has been very popular and has appealed to people of all ages (although restricted to people over 13 years old). Virtual Reality (VR) equipment allows the user to explore Continue Reading
Fiddler on the Roof Jr.
Written on August 8, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The young “campers” at SJCT’s Musical Theatre Camp this year get to bring a beloved story to the stage. The three-week day camp for experienced young actors culminates in four performances of Fiddler on the Roof JR. This special adaptation of the nine-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof JR. follows Tevye the Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on August 5, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In case you missed previous emails, please note that we have substituted “The Guilty” for another film originally scheduled for August 6th. The Guilty (Den Skyldige) Danish (English subtitles), mystery, thriller Rated R (for language),85 minutes Set in an enclosed room with essentially one actor, and made up entirely of phone conversations, the film employs Continue Reading
Submissions For The 2020 Orcas Island Lit Fest Are Now Open
Written on August 5, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local Artists, Writers and Musicians Encouraged to Apply. The Orcas Island Lit Fest today issued a call to all San Juan County artists, authors and musicians that the submissions window for the 2020 Lit Fest is open until September 15. The third annual Orcas Island Lit Fest will take place April 17-19, 2020. Applicants are Continue Reading
Merchant of Venice: Only Two Weekends Left
Written on August 3, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Once it’s gone, it remains only in the memories of those who saw it. Make one of those memories yours. Playing 7:45 pm Thursdays – Sundays at 1062 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor until August 11. Here are some reviews from the last 3 weeks: Simply, WOW! Absolutely spectacular show of The Merchant of Venice by Continue Reading
Local Artist, Susan Williams wins two Awards at Anacortes Art Festival
Written on August 2, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Many months ago Susan submitted three photos of her work to the jury of the Arts at The Port Exhibition. All three were accepted. While attending the opening of the Anacortes Arts Festival Gala she found that she had won the first ever Bill Mitchell Award. Bill was the man responsible for painting all of Continue Reading
Waterline – Split, Twisted & Bound
Written on August 2, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The awe-inspiring installation in the atrium is the largest and most lyrical shown at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). In Waterline, created by Andrew Shewman, Orcas Island resident, the whale and orca’s flukes move within the art morphing from human to vessel. Several forms make up the total art piece- Mask, Skywolf, Continue Reading
Attic Treasures
Written on July 30, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
CATS (Community Arts Theatre Society) will be holding a “garage sale” on Saturday featuring donations from individuals throughout the community. All proceeds will benefit the San Juan Community Theatre. Come to the PARC building in the Beaverton Business Park, just off Beaverton Valley Road about 9/10 of a mile from the town limits. And don’t Continue Reading
The Whale
Written on July 29, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Orca Survey Outreach & Education Center at 185 S. First Street is doing our Monday Movie Night again on July 29th. Doors open at 6:30 and the film will start at 7:00. We are doing a very special screening of “The Whale” – the touching story of a little orca named L98 Luna. When Continue Reading
Fiddler on the Roof Jr.
Written on July 29, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre and Theatre Arts for Kids present Fiddler on the Roof Jr.! The young “campers” at SJCT’s Musical Theatre Camp this year get to bring a beloved story to the stage. The three-week day camp for experienced young actors culminates in four performances of Fiddler on the Roof JR. This special adaptation Continue Reading
Hot Club Jazz with Pearl Django
Written on July 28, 2019 at 7:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
With a performance history spanning more than two decades, Pearl Django endures as one of the most highly regarded Hot Club style groups working today. Although the band’s roots are firmly in the music made famous by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, its extensive repertoire includes traditional jazz classics and original compositions. Pearl Django has Continue Reading