Topic: Arts
Shakespeare Under the Stars
Written on July 9, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Stage Left presents Shakespeare’s searing drama, The Merchant of Venice, on San Juan Island, July 11-August 11. The show runs Thursdays-Sundays at 7:45 pm (a new time this year) on the outdoor stage at 1062 Wold Road. Merchant is the story of the Jewish moneylender Shylock, who has been spat upon, cursed, beaten and Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on July 8, 2019 at 7:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
John and Molly are a young married couple who want to live a meaningful life. He is a wildlife photographer (and also the director of this film) and she is a chef and food blogger. When they are evicted from their apartment (their rescue dog won’t stop barking), they decide to turn a hazy dream Continue Reading
SJIMA Welcomes New Board Member-Darleen Nixon
Written on July 2, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Darleen Nixon, a woman of many talents recently joined the board of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). She says of SJIMA, “I’m proud to be a part of our art museum which provides a beautiful venue for our local artists, as well as bringing world-renown artists to our residents, students and visitors.” Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on July 1, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Tuesday July 2nd at 7:30 pm, SJCT presents the second film in this year’s Summer Film Series. Cold War Drama Rated R (for significant sexual content) 89 Minutes Polish, French, German, Russian, Italian and Croatian (with subtitles) A passionate love story between a man and a woman who meet in the ruins of post-war Continue Reading
DEEP DIVE: the documentaries
Written on June 28, 2019 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
One-Time Only- Voices of Our Salish Sea Don’t miss the opportunity to experience legendary speakers on our ocean life in one room on one day. Be the first to preview new films by marine experts on orcas, salmon and the Salish Sea sponsored by the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). On Saturday, July Continue Reading
“For Better” Opens Tonight
Written on June 26, 2019 at 9:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Today is “Pay What You Can Wednesdays” for this fun, fast-paced play. “For Better,” a romantic comedy for our digital age is something we all can relate to. 7:30pm showtimes run June 26-July 7. You’re invited to the wedding! Get your tickets at sjctheatre.org
Calling All Island Writers!
Written on June 25, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The wheel is turning, and time rushes on… time for all you Island Writers to cultivate your roots by preparing your entries for the 2019 “A Wheel in Time: Cultivating Roots” San Juan County Fair! “But”, you say, “the Fair is months away—August 14-17.” True, but the deadline for the Written Word entries is July Continue Reading
Abbey Road Live!
Written on June 24, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Abbey Road LIVE! Celebrating the Abbey Road album’s 50th anniversary! 50 years ago, as Woodstock became the defining moment of the ‘60s generation, the Beatles recorded and released their own crown jewel: Abbey Road, their final and most iconic studio album. The image of John, Paul George and Ringo walking the London crosswalk is perhaps Continue Reading
Travel Photography with Ray Pfortner
Written on June 24, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) welcomes Vashon Island photographer Ray Pfortner for a new Travel Photography Workshop: Photography out on the Road with Ray Pfortner Sunday June 30 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at SJIMA – 540 Spring Street Cost is $85 (SJIMA Members – $75) Class size is limited and registration Continue Reading
Tea with the Dames
Written on June 22, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, On Tuesday June 25th at 7:30 pm we raise the curtain on the 2019 Summer Film Series with “Tea with the Dames”, an intimate conversation with Dame Maggie Smith, Dame Judi Dench, Dame Eileen Atkins, and Dame Joan Plowright, four of the most celebrated actresses of our time. Tea with the Dames Continue Reading
Summer Play: “For Better”
Written on June 20, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In this plugged-in world of email, text-messaging and camera phones, do a bride and groom really need to be in the same country to go on a honeymoon? Karen and Max are getting married. At least, if their jobs will ever let them be in the same city at the same time. A romantic comedy Continue Reading
Art for Fun
Written on June 17, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just a reminder that the next Art for Fun art pARTy at SJIMA is this Tuesday, June 18, from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Our painting is the “Garden Gate”, with wisteria and a humming bird! The cost is $35. To register and for more info, go to http://www.sjima.org.
Family Art Days
Written on June 11, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Time For Summer Fun And Exploring Salish Sea Life For families of all ages-join the fun. The San Juan Islands Museum of Art‘s (SJIMA) Summer Family Art Days begin Saturday June 29th, from noon to 4:00 pm, in the orchard adjacent to the museum at 540 Spring Street. Children and their family members are encouraged Continue Reading
The Bills at SJCT this Weekend
Written on June 11, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
With two previous JUNO nominations and multiple Western Canadian Music Awards under their belts, expect the musical magic you’ve come to love from this extraordinary quintet. The Bills are renowned for their instrumental virtuosity, lush vocal arrangements, evocative songwriting, and a refreshing sound that transcends musical boundaries and defies simple categorization. Strings, bellows, keys, voices, Continue Reading
Nature Interpreted
Written on June 6, 2019 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Coming soon to WaterWorks Gallery, it’s the opening reception for Jennifer Williams and Newman & Ciancibelli on June 14th, from 4-7 pm Jennifer Williams and the Husband and wife team of Jeremy Newman & Allison Ciancibelli invite us to step into their world, as they present their interpretation of nature in motion. Jennifer’s paintings are Continue Reading
Grange Arts & Crafts Show
Written on June 6, 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
Shakespeare Under the Stars
Written on July 9, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Stage Left presents Shakespeare’s searing drama, The Merchant of Venice, on San Juan Island, July 11-August 11. The show runs Thursdays-Sundays at 7:45 pm (a new time this year) on the outdoor stage at 1062 Wold Road. Merchant is the story of the Jewish moneylender Shylock, who has been spat upon, cursed, beaten and Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on July 8, 2019 at 7:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
John and Molly are a young married couple who want to live a meaningful life. He is a wildlife photographer (and also the director of this film) and she is a chef and food blogger. When they are evicted from their apartment (their rescue dog won’t stop barking), they decide to turn a hazy dream Continue Reading
SJIMA Welcomes New Board Member-Darleen Nixon
Written on July 2, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Darleen Nixon, a woman of many talents recently joined the board of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). She says of SJIMA, “I’m proud to be a part of our art museum which provides a beautiful venue for our local artists, as well as bringing world-renown artists to our residents, students and visitors.” Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on July 1, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Tuesday July 2nd at 7:30 pm, SJCT presents the second film in this year’s Summer Film Series. Cold War Drama Rated R (for significant sexual content) 89 Minutes Polish, French, German, Russian, Italian and Croatian (with subtitles) A passionate love story between a man and a woman who meet in the ruins of post-war Continue Reading
DEEP DIVE: the documentaries
Written on June 28, 2019 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
One-Time Only- Voices of Our Salish Sea Don’t miss the opportunity to experience legendary speakers on our ocean life in one room on one day. Be the first to preview new films by marine experts on orcas, salmon and the Salish Sea sponsored by the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). On Saturday, July Continue Reading
“For Better” Opens Tonight
Written on June 26, 2019 at 9:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Today is “Pay What You Can Wednesdays” for this fun, fast-paced play. “For Better,” a romantic comedy for our digital age is something we all can relate to. 7:30pm showtimes run June 26-July 7. You’re invited to the wedding! Get your tickets at sjctheatre.org
Calling All Island Writers!
Written on June 25, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The wheel is turning, and time rushes on… time for all you Island Writers to cultivate your roots by preparing your entries for the 2019 “A Wheel in Time: Cultivating Roots” San Juan County Fair! “But”, you say, “the Fair is months away—August 14-17.” True, but the deadline for the Written Word entries is July Continue Reading
Abbey Road Live!
Written on June 24, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Abbey Road LIVE! Celebrating the Abbey Road album’s 50th anniversary! 50 years ago, as Woodstock became the defining moment of the ‘60s generation, the Beatles recorded and released their own crown jewel: Abbey Road, their final and most iconic studio album. The image of John, Paul George and Ringo walking the London crosswalk is perhaps Continue Reading
Travel Photography with Ray Pfortner
Written on June 24, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) welcomes Vashon Island photographer Ray Pfortner for a new Travel Photography Workshop: Photography out on the Road with Ray Pfortner Sunday June 30 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at SJIMA – 540 Spring Street Cost is $85 (SJIMA Members – $75) Class size is limited and registration Continue Reading
Tea with the Dames
Written on June 22, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, On Tuesday June 25th at 7:30 pm we raise the curtain on the 2019 Summer Film Series with “Tea with the Dames”, an intimate conversation with Dame Maggie Smith, Dame Judi Dench, Dame Eileen Atkins, and Dame Joan Plowright, four of the most celebrated actresses of our time. Tea with the Dames Continue Reading
Summer Play: “For Better”
Written on June 20, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In this plugged-in world of email, text-messaging and camera phones, do a bride and groom really need to be in the same country to go on a honeymoon? Karen and Max are getting married. At least, if their jobs will ever let them be in the same city at the same time. A romantic comedy Continue Reading
Art for Fun
Written on June 17, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just a reminder that the next Art for Fun art pARTy at SJIMA is this Tuesday, June 18, from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Our painting is the “Garden Gate”, with wisteria and a humming bird! The cost is $35. To register and for more info, go to http://www.sjima.org.
Family Art Days
Written on June 11, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Time For Summer Fun And Exploring Salish Sea Life For families of all ages-join the fun. The San Juan Islands Museum of Art‘s (SJIMA) Summer Family Art Days begin Saturday June 29th, from noon to 4:00 pm, in the orchard adjacent to the museum at 540 Spring Street. Children and their family members are encouraged Continue Reading
The Bills at SJCT this Weekend
Written on June 11, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
With two previous JUNO nominations and multiple Western Canadian Music Awards under their belts, expect the musical magic you’ve come to love from this extraordinary quintet. The Bills are renowned for their instrumental virtuosity, lush vocal arrangements, evocative songwriting, and a refreshing sound that transcends musical boundaries and defies simple categorization. Strings, bellows, keys, voices, Continue Reading
Nature Interpreted
Written on June 6, 2019 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Coming soon to WaterWorks Gallery, it’s the opening reception for Jennifer Williams and Newman & Ciancibelli on June 14th, from 4-7 pm Jennifer Williams and the Husband and wife team of Jeremy Newman & Allison Ciancibelli invite us to step into their world, as they present their interpretation of nature in motion. Jennifer’s paintings are Continue Reading
Grange Arts & Crafts Show
Written on June 6, 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