Topic: Arts
Summer Film Series
Written on June 4, 2019 at 9:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Larry Soll writes to let you know about this year’s Summer Film Series… Fellow Film Buffs, Summer has arrived and it is time to unveil the schedule for this year’s film series, an eclectic mix of documentaries, dramas, and comedies. As they say you can’t please everyone all the time but, hopefully, most of you Continue Reading
Community Theatre Accepting Scripts for 2019 Playwrights Festival
Written on June 4, 2019 at 9:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Community Theatre is accepting online submissions for its 2019 Playwrights Festival now through July 15, 2019. The Festival invites San Juan Island residents to submit short, original plays to be considered for performance at Community Theatre September 19-21 and September 26-29. The scripts will be reviewed and rated by theatrical professionals. Plays selected Continue Reading
Western Female to Play at Alchemy Art Center
Written on June 2, 2019 at 7:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
New York’s Western Female will play at Alchemy Art Center on San Juan Island, Friday June 14th at 8pm in The Dome. Western Female is the musical project of songwriter and former Orcas Islander, Melanie Beth Curran. Through channels of Americana, Old Time, Honky-Tonk, Croon, Early Jazz, French Chanson, Rock n’ Roll, and Spoken Word, Continue Reading
Island Senior: A Collage Workshop With Artist Thrinley DiMarco
Written on May 31, 2019 at 7:36 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the SJ Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Artist Thrinley DiMarco is offering a collage workshop at the Mullis Center on June 15 and 16. Says Thrinley, “The mystery and magic of creativity is simply seeing what everyone sees but thinking what no one else has thought. Out Continue Reading
Tubing in the Afternoon
Written on May 28, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Miller caught this image of tubing on Sportsman’s Lake with his drone about 100′ above the lake. Thanks for sharing John!
FHHS Visual Art Students Honored at State-Wide High School Art Competition
Written on May 24, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor High School is proud to announce that two art students, Soma Andrews and Lucas Chevalier are State Winners of the 46th Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show. Soma Andrews (Junior) and Lucas Chevalier (Senior) attended a reception in the state capital with their Teacher, Andy Anderson, where they received their “Judges Choice” awards Continue Reading
SJIMA Photography Workshop
Written on May 23, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) brings Ray Pfortner to teach Photography Out On The Road on Sunday, June 30th, 1-5 PM. Ray Pfortner, who teaches travel photography in such colorful places as Cuba, China and Prague, returns this summer to offer a workshop on how to make the best photographs you can Continue Reading
Final Weekend of The Drowsy Chaperone
Written on May 21, 2019 at 9:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Final Weekend? How can that be? Well, we weren’t going to show you any spoilers, but check out that plane! You do NOT want to miss seeing it for yourself in person – This show has so many amazing elements, and the commitment of our cast and crew to making this show so unforgettable is Continue Reading
Life Untamed
Written on May 21, 2019 at 9:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out the current exhibit at WaterWorks Gallery – Regional artists, Jamie Ellsworth and Barbara Duzan, both bring animals to life with style and whimsy thorough their mediums of oil and bronze. Barbara captures the beauty and quirks of flora and fauna in bronze. Making each subject unique while at the same time representing their Continue Reading
My War
Written on May 20, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
First Showing on the West Coast-Photography Exhibit Closes Soon “MY WAR: Wartime Photographs by Vietnam Veterans” is exhibited until June 3rd, 2019. Don’t miss this remarkable exhibit at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) in Friday Harbor. What are visitors saying: My …took me on opening day. We walked and read mostly in Continue Reading
Barbershop Bonanza
Written on May 20, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Island Chordsmen Plus show is on a Saturday evening this year, June 1 at 7:30 at SJ Community Theatre. Enjoy the Artists’ Studio Tour and the Lions’ Friday Harbor Bike Fest on Saturday, June 1st then round out the day with entertainment by Island Chordsmen Plus. And adding to their show are Sound Vibrations, Continue Reading
FHFF Winter Series Presents: The Bleeding Edge
Written on May 18, 2019 at 8:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Bleeding Edge is a 2018 original documentary film that investigates the $400 billion medical device industry. The Friday Harbor Film Festival is pleased to present yet another important film produced by our own islander Amy Herdy who will attend, introduce and answer a Q&A after the film is screened. “Medical companies are responding to Continue Reading
New Wildlife Art Installation in Downtown Friday Harbor
Written on May 17, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders may recognize the two bronze wildlife sculptures now residing at the corner of Second and West Streets across from Town Hall. Red Fox (2001) and Paired Owls (2006) by Whidbey Island artist Georgia Gerber had most recently been on display at San Juan Islands Sculpture Park at Roche Harbor. The Friday Harbor Arts Commission Continue Reading
Get Ready for Fair! It’s Going to be a “Wheel” Good Time!
Written on May 16, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring has sprung, flowers are blooming, gardens are growing, the sun is shining and birds are chirping! This year’s Fair theme “A Wheel in Time: Cultivating Roots” reminds us of the cyclical nature of the seasons and the cycles of life. Now is the perfect time to start planning your fair entry to ensure you Continue Reading
Annual Grange Arts & Crafts Show
Written on May 16, 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
SJI Sculpture Park: Check It Out – Again
Written on May 15, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you been to the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park lately? The Park is rapidly becoming one of the most beautiful Sculpture Gardens in the Northwest. We have over 150 sculptures by over 90 artists, and last year we had over 46,000 visitors. There are new statues by Island Artists: Jason Napier, Eben Shay, and Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on June 4, 2019 at 9:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Larry Soll writes to let you know about this year’s Summer Film Series… Fellow Film Buffs, Summer has arrived and it is time to unveil the schedule for this year’s film series, an eclectic mix of documentaries, dramas, and comedies. As they say you can’t please everyone all the time but, hopefully, most of you Continue Reading
Community Theatre Accepting Scripts for 2019 Playwrights Festival
Written on June 4, 2019 at 9:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Community Theatre is accepting online submissions for its 2019 Playwrights Festival now through July 15, 2019. The Festival invites San Juan Island residents to submit short, original plays to be considered for performance at Community Theatre September 19-21 and September 26-29. The scripts will be reviewed and rated by theatrical professionals. Plays selected Continue Reading
Western Female to Play at Alchemy Art Center
Written on June 2, 2019 at 7:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
New York’s Western Female will play at Alchemy Art Center on San Juan Island, Friday June 14th at 8pm in The Dome. Western Female is the musical project of songwriter and former Orcas Islander, Melanie Beth Curran. Through channels of Americana, Old Time, Honky-Tonk, Croon, Early Jazz, French Chanson, Rock n’ Roll, and Spoken Word, Continue Reading
Island Senior: A Collage Workshop With Artist Thrinley DiMarco
Written on May 31, 2019 at 7:36 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the SJ Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Artist Thrinley DiMarco is offering a collage workshop at the Mullis Center on June 15 and 16. Says Thrinley, “The mystery and magic of creativity is simply seeing what everyone sees but thinking what no one else has thought. Out Continue Reading
Tubing in the Afternoon
Written on May 28, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Miller caught this image of tubing on Sportsman’s Lake with his drone about 100′ above the lake. Thanks for sharing John!
FHHS Visual Art Students Honored at State-Wide High School Art Competition
Written on May 24, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor High School is proud to announce that two art students, Soma Andrews and Lucas Chevalier are State Winners of the 46th Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show. Soma Andrews (Junior) and Lucas Chevalier (Senior) attended a reception in the state capital with their Teacher, Andy Anderson, where they received their “Judges Choice” awards Continue Reading
SJIMA Photography Workshop
Written on May 23, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) brings Ray Pfortner to teach Photography Out On The Road on Sunday, June 30th, 1-5 PM. Ray Pfortner, who teaches travel photography in such colorful places as Cuba, China and Prague, returns this summer to offer a workshop on how to make the best photographs you can Continue Reading
Final Weekend of The Drowsy Chaperone
Written on May 21, 2019 at 9:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Final Weekend? How can that be? Well, we weren’t going to show you any spoilers, but check out that plane! You do NOT want to miss seeing it for yourself in person – This show has so many amazing elements, and the commitment of our cast and crew to making this show so unforgettable is Continue Reading
Life Untamed
Written on May 21, 2019 at 9:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out the current exhibit at WaterWorks Gallery – Regional artists, Jamie Ellsworth and Barbara Duzan, both bring animals to life with style and whimsy thorough their mediums of oil and bronze. Barbara captures the beauty and quirks of flora and fauna in bronze. Making each subject unique while at the same time representing their Continue Reading
My War
Written on May 20, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
First Showing on the West Coast-Photography Exhibit Closes Soon “MY WAR: Wartime Photographs by Vietnam Veterans” is exhibited until June 3rd, 2019. Don’t miss this remarkable exhibit at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) in Friday Harbor. What are visitors saying: My …took me on opening day. We walked and read mostly in Continue Reading
Barbershop Bonanza
Written on May 20, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Island Chordsmen Plus show is on a Saturday evening this year, June 1 at 7:30 at SJ Community Theatre. Enjoy the Artists’ Studio Tour and the Lions’ Friday Harbor Bike Fest on Saturday, June 1st then round out the day with entertainment by Island Chordsmen Plus. And adding to their show are Sound Vibrations, Continue Reading
FHFF Winter Series Presents: The Bleeding Edge
Written on May 18, 2019 at 8:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Bleeding Edge is a 2018 original documentary film that investigates the $400 billion medical device industry. The Friday Harbor Film Festival is pleased to present yet another important film produced by our own islander Amy Herdy who will attend, introduce and answer a Q&A after the film is screened. “Medical companies are responding to Continue Reading
New Wildlife Art Installation in Downtown Friday Harbor
Written on May 17, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders may recognize the two bronze wildlife sculptures now residing at the corner of Second and West Streets across from Town Hall. Red Fox (2001) and Paired Owls (2006) by Whidbey Island artist Georgia Gerber had most recently been on display at San Juan Islands Sculpture Park at Roche Harbor. The Friday Harbor Arts Commission Continue Reading
Get Ready for Fair! It’s Going to be a “Wheel” Good Time!
Written on May 16, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring has sprung, flowers are blooming, gardens are growing, the sun is shining and birds are chirping! This year’s Fair theme “A Wheel in Time: Cultivating Roots” reminds us of the cyclical nature of the seasons and the cycles of life. Now is the perfect time to start planning your fair entry to ensure you Continue Reading
Annual Grange Arts & Crafts Show
Written on May 16, 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
SJI Sculpture Park: Check It Out – Again
Written on May 15, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you been to the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park lately? The Park is rapidly becoming one of the most beautiful Sculpture Gardens in the Northwest. We have over 150 sculptures by over 90 artists, and last year we had over 46,000 visitors. There are new statues by Island Artists: Jason Napier, Eben Shay, and Continue Reading