Topic: Arts
An Evening of Science Fiction
Written on April 14, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore & The San Juan Island Library Are Presenting An Evening of Science Fiction with Eva Elasigue If you have a penchant for space travel or losing yourself in the mysteries of the galaxy with a good story, don’t miss Eva Elasigue reading from her first book in the Bones of Starlight series, Wednesday Continue Reading
CATS Gourmet Bake Sale April 15
Written on April 12, 2017 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
Homemade holiday treats, a Spring raffle basket and a chance to win a very special cake are part of the Community Arts Theatre Society’s (CATS) annual Elegant Edibles on Saturday, April 15. 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 Continue Reading
Flea Market April 29
Written on April 12, 2017 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2017 Spring Flea Market is Saturday, April 29th 9:00am until 2:00pm (yes, two extra hours longer than previous markets!) in the main building at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. Spaces are already filling up—Are you interested in becoming a vendor? Visit the Fairgrounds website www.sjcfair.org and get your registration form today!
Kate on the Radio!
Written on April 11, 2017 at 9:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kate Schuman invites you to tune-in to Ellensburg Radio tonight… Hi San Juan Island, I just got a last-minute booking on Ellensburg Community Radio (ECR) for a show called Americana Live, streaming tonight (Tuesday) at 7:00. I’ll be presenting original tunes and talking about my home town with host Don Shriner. The program will be Continue Reading
“Sensational” Auditions April 22
Written on April 11, 2017 at 9:07 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s no secret that the San Juan Islands are full of extremely talented folks—almost 30 years of a thriving community theater sure proves that! So why not celebrate that creativity with a high-spirited, cabaret-style variety show? Auditions are scheduled for San Juan Community Theatre’s Sensational Summer Variety Show on Saturday, April 22 from 1:00 p.m. Continue Reading
High School Art Competition
Written on April 11, 2017 at 9:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
WA State Rep. Rick Larsen writes to share this contest information with you… Dear Neighbor: Are you a creative high school student in Washington’s 2nd Congressional District? Do you know someone who is? Showcase your artwork in this year’s Congressional Art Competition! The winning artist will have their piece displayed in the U.S. Capitol for Continue Reading
Talent Show Results
Written on April 10, 2017 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Grange #225 and Community Treasures sponsored the Grange Spring Talent Contest on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the FH Middle School Commons. There were 10 entries and three awesome judges: Laura Concord, Julie Hanks, and Bobby Ryan. Master of Ceremonies was Dorian Oliver. The evening was joyful, positive, and a cheerful audience applauded Continue Reading
Staff addition at SJCT
Written on April 9, 2017 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s new Office and Events Assistant, Jane Fox, brings a variety of experience to her new job. Fox first moved to the island seven years ago from Boston (where she’d earned her Masters in Journalism) to be a photographer for the San Juan Preservation Trust. She later worked as a reporter at Continue Reading
Calling All Local Performers
Written on April 8, 2017 at 5:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Fair calls for local performer applications Calling all performers for the 2017 San Juan County Fair, applications are being accepted. Performers from the San Juan Islands and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply online now! The 2017 San Juan County Fair will be held Wednesday through Saturday, August 16th-19th at the Continue Reading
Design a License Plate for the SJ Islands!
Written on April 4, 2017 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Islands Specialty Plate Design Initiative What is this all about? This initiative encourages the public to help create and select a specialty license plate that will generate funds on an annual basis for the conservation and stewardship of natural, agricultural, historic and cultural resources in the San Juan Islands. Who is running this Continue Reading
An Evening of Poetry
Written on March 31, 2017 at 6:57 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore & The San Juan Island Library are celebrating National Poetry Month with Washington State Poet Laureate Tod Marshall on Saturday, April 1st, 7:00 pm at the Library. Tod Marshall, a poet and professor at Gonzaga University, is the author most recently of Bugle (2014), which won the Washington State Book Award in 2015. He is also the Continue Reading
WSF Summer Schedule Cover Contest
Written on March 30, 2017 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all high school students: Washington State Ferries is looking for a sunny new look for the summer 2017 sailing schedule. THey want you to create and submit original artwork based on the theme “Summer sightings on the ferry.” Don’t delay – entries must be received by April 10. More info and contest rules on the WSDOT Blog.
Best of the Fest!
Written on March 30, 2017 at 5:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you know anyone in New York? Or anyone who’s going to be in New York this weekend? If so, the Friday Harbor Film Festival would like you to let them know that they are in New York this weekend too showing the Best of the Fest – a one day event with the winning Continue Reading
Taylor 2 Dance Troupe
Written on March 30, 2017 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Taylor 2 dance troupe arrives in Friday Harbor Sunday, April 2 for both a free master dance class for all ages (2:00 pm) and an evening performance (7:30 pm) at San Juan Community Theatre. One of the “grandfathers” of American modern dance, choreographer Paul Taylor established Taylor 2 in 1993 to ensure that his Continue Reading
Happening This Weekend
Written on March 29, 2017 at 5:49 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Julie Hagn of Isle Seat Theater reminds you this is coming to town this weekend… Mod Carousel is bringing an evening of tantalizing tease with a mix of both classical and neo burlesque flavors to Friday Harbor! Mod Carousel is a multidisciplinary boylesque collective featuring the talents of Paris Original, Trojan Original, the Luminous Pariah, Continue Reading
Spring Break Workshop for Kids at SJCT
Written on March 29, 2017 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island youngsters have a chance to explore Adventures in Theatre as part of their spring break fun in April. San Juan Community Theatre’s Theatre Arts for Kids program is offering two sessions for elementary school age children from Monday through Friday, April 10-14. FHHS & FHMS Drama Director Jenni Merritt and vocal coach Jamie Mountford Continue Reading
Melodious Notes Over the Harbor
Written on March 26, 2017 at 5:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Classical Charms at SJCT April 1 The annual Melodious Notes Over the Harbor concert takes center stage at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. Clarinetist Sue Collado, a former principal clarinetist for the La Jolla Symphony, set out to create the annual chamber music event on the Whittier stage six Continue Reading
Open House and Artist’s Reception
Written on March 23, 2017 at 12:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sophie Rice LMP, of Sole Intentions Studio and Island Ashiatsu, and local artist Mattias Anderson invite you to their first Open House and Artist’s Reception. Island Ashiatsu will be offering 10% off all Gift Certificates purchased and massages booked that day. Ashiatsu, also known as Oriental Barefoot Bar Therapy, is a modality utilizing body weight Continue Reading
Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer
Written on March 22, 2017 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Island’s Own at SJCT Tickets are moving fast for Pacific Northwest-based songwriter duo Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer in concert this Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 pm, at the San Juan Community Theatre. (Their first concert here in 2015 was a near sell-out). The duo is showcasing songs from their latest self-produced/recorded release Off-Grid Lo Fi, an intimate, authentic and Continue Reading
A Poetry Walk Up Mount Grant Preserve
Written on March 22, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
April is Poetry Month – let’s celebrate the poetry of nature! The Poetry Walk will feature readings by local poetry lovers of nature-inspired poems as we enjoy a leisurely stroll to the summit of Mount Grant Preserve where visiting Washington State Poet Laureate, Tod Marshall, will share some of his favorites. Note: the mile walk to Continue Reading
FHFF Winter Film Series
Written on March 21, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival Winter Series presents an audience favorite: BLOOD LIONS. Blood Lions follows acclaimed environmental journalist and safari operator, Ian Michler, and Rick Swazey, an American hunter, on their journey to uncover the realities about the multi-million dollar predator breeding and canned lion hunting industries in South Africa. At the Grange, Tuesday, Continue Reading
Tragedy of the Commons
Written on March 16, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join host Ken Crawbuck for “13th”, the next film in the documentary series Tragedy of the Commons. In this thought provoking film, scholars, activists and politicians analyze the criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom. Directed by Ava DuVernay Saturday, March 18th at 7:00 pm at Island Arts Collective, 28 Front Street. (that’s Continue Reading
An Evening of Science Fiction
Written on April 14, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore & The San Juan Island Library Are Presenting An Evening of Science Fiction with Eva Elasigue If you have a penchant for space travel or losing yourself in the mysteries of the galaxy with a good story, don’t miss Eva Elasigue reading from her first book in the Bones of Starlight series, Wednesday Continue Reading
CATS Gourmet Bake Sale April 15
Written on April 12, 2017 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
Homemade holiday treats, a Spring raffle basket and a chance to win a very special cake are part of the Community Arts Theatre Society’s (CATS) annual Elegant Edibles on Saturday, April 15. 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 Continue Reading
Flea Market April 29
Written on April 12, 2017 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2017 Spring Flea Market is Saturday, April 29th 9:00am until 2:00pm (yes, two extra hours longer than previous markets!) in the main building at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. Spaces are already filling up—Are you interested in becoming a vendor? Visit the Fairgrounds website www.sjcfair.org and get your registration form today!
Kate on the Radio!
Written on April 11, 2017 at 9:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kate Schuman invites you to tune-in to Ellensburg Radio tonight… Hi San Juan Island, I just got a last-minute booking on Ellensburg Community Radio (ECR) for a show called Americana Live, streaming tonight (Tuesday) at 7:00. I’ll be presenting original tunes and talking about my home town with host Don Shriner. The program will be Continue Reading
“Sensational” Auditions April 22
Written on April 11, 2017 at 9:07 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s no secret that the San Juan Islands are full of extremely talented folks—almost 30 years of a thriving community theater sure proves that! So why not celebrate that creativity with a high-spirited, cabaret-style variety show? Auditions are scheduled for San Juan Community Theatre’s Sensational Summer Variety Show on Saturday, April 22 from 1:00 p.m. Continue Reading
High School Art Competition
Written on April 11, 2017 at 9:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
WA State Rep. Rick Larsen writes to share this contest information with you… Dear Neighbor: Are you a creative high school student in Washington’s 2nd Congressional District? Do you know someone who is? Showcase your artwork in this year’s Congressional Art Competition! The winning artist will have their piece displayed in the U.S. Capitol for Continue Reading
Talent Show Results
Written on April 10, 2017 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Grange #225 and Community Treasures sponsored the Grange Spring Talent Contest on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the FH Middle School Commons. There were 10 entries and three awesome judges: Laura Concord, Julie Hanks, and Bobby Ryan. Master of Ceremonies was Dorian Oliver. The evening was joyful, positive, and a cheerful audience applauded Continue Reading
Staff addition at SJCT
Written on April 9, 2017 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s new Office and Events Assistant, Jane Fox, brings a variety of experience to her new job. Fox first moved to the island seven years ago from Boston (where she’d earned her Masters in Journalism) to be a photographer for the San Juan Preservation Trust. She later worked as a reporter at Continue Reading
Calling All Local Performers
Written on April 8, 2017 at 5:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Fair calls for local performer applications Calling all performers for the 2017 San Juan County Fair, applications are being accepted. Performers from the San Juan Islands and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply online now! The 2017 San Juan County Fair will be held Wednesday through Saturday, August 16th-19th at the Continue Reading
Design a License Plate for the SJ Islands!
Written on April 4, 2017 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Islands Specialty Plate Design Initiative What is this all about? This initiative encourages the public to help create and select a specialty license plate that will generate funds on an annual basis for the conservation and stewardship of natural, agricultural, historic and cultural resources in the San Juan Islands. Who is running this Continue Reading
An Evening of Poetry
Written on March 31, 2017 at 6:57 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore & The San Juan Island Library are celebrating National Poetry Month with Washington State Poet Laureate Tod Marshall on Saturday, April 1st, 7:00 pm at the Library. Tod Marshall, a poet and professor at Gonzaga University, is the author most recently of Bugle (2014), which won the Washington State Book Award in 2015. He is also the Continue Reading
WSF Summer Schedule Cover Contest
Written on March 30, 2017 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all high school students: Washington State Ferries is looking for a sunny new look for the summer 2017 sailing schedule. THey want you to create and submit original artwork based on the theme “Summer sightings on the ferry.” Don’t delay – entries must be received by April 10. More info and contest rules on the WSDOT Blog.
Best of the Fest!
Written on March 30, 2017 at 5:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you know anyone in New York? Or anyone who’s going to be in New York this weekend? If so, the Friday Harbor Film Festival would like you to let them know that they are in New York this weekend too showing the Best of the Fest – a one day event with the winning Continue Reading
Taylor 2 Dance Troupe
Written on March 30, 2017 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Taylor 2 dance troupe arrives in Friday Harbor Sunday, April 2 for both a free master dance class for all ages (2:00 pm) and an evening performance (7:30 pm) at San Juan Community Theatre. One of the “grandfathers” of American modern dance, choreographer Paul Taylor established Taylor 2 in 1993 to ensure that his Continue Reading
Happening This Weekend
Written on March 29, 2017 at 5:49 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Julie Hagn of Isle Seat Theater reminds you this is coming to town this weekend… Mod Carousel is bringing an evening of tantalizing tease with a mix of both classical and neo burlesque flavors to Friday Harbor! Mod Carousel is a multidisciplinary boylesque collective featuring the talents of Paris Original, Trojan Original, the Luminous Pariah, Continue Reading
Spring Break Workshop for Kids at SJCT
Written on March 29, 2017 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island youngsters have a chance to explore Adventures in Theatre as part of their spring break fun in April. San Juan Community Theatre’s Theatre Arts for Kids program is offering two sessions for elementary school age children from Monday through Friday, April 10-14. FHHS & FHMS Drama Director Jenni Merritt and vocal coach Jamie Mountford Continue Reading
Melodious Notes Over the Harbor
Written on March 26, 2017 at 5:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Classical Charms at SJCT April 1 The annual Melodious Notes Over the Harbor concert takes center stage at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. Clarinetist Sue Collado, a former principal clarinetist for the La Jolla Symphony, set out to create the annual chamber music event on the Whittier stage six Continue Reading
Open House and Artist’s Reception
Written on March 23, 2017 at 12:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sophie Rice LMP, of Sole Intentions Studio and Island Ashiatsu, and local artist Mattias Anderson invite you to their first Open House and Artist’s Reception. Island Ashiatsu will be offering 10% off all Gift Certificates purchased and massages booked that day. Ashiatsu, also known as Oriental Barefoot Bar Therapy, is a modality utilizing body weight Continue Reading
Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer
Written on March 22, 2017 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Island’s Own at SJCT Tickets are moving fast for Pacific Northwest-based songwriter duo Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer in concert this Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 pm, at the San Juan Community Theatre. (Their first concert here in 2015 was a near sell-out). The duo is showcasing songs from their latest self-produced/recorded release Off-Grid Lo Fi, an intimate, authentic and Continue Reading
A Poetry Walk Up Mount Grant Preserve
Written on March 22, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
April is Poetry Month – let’s celebrate the poetry of nature! The Poetry Walk will feature readings by local poetry lovers of nature-inspired poems as we enjoy a leisurely stroll to the summit of Mount Grant Preserve where visiting Washington State Poet Laureate, Tod Marshall, will share some of his favorites. Note: the mile walk to Continue Reading
FHFF Winter Film Series
Written on March 21, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival Winter Series presents an audience favorite: BLOOD LIONS. Blood Lions follows acclaimed environmental journalist and safari operator, Ian Michler, and Rick Swazey, an American hunter, on their journey to uncover the realities about the multi-million dollar predator breeding and canned lion hunting industries in South Africa. At the Grange, Tuesday, Continue Reading
Tragedy of the Commons
Written on March 16, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join host Ken Crawbuck for “13th”, the next film in the documentary series Tragedy of the Commons. In this thought provoking film, scholars, activists and politicians analyze the criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom. Directed by Ava DuVernay Saturday, March 18th at 7:00 pm at Island Arts Collective, 28 Front Street. (that’s Continue Reading