Topic: Arts
Artists’ Registry Show
Written on January 30, 2019 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Imagination. Talent. Insight. County Artists Exhibit at SJIMA Talent and imagination describe the art in the Sixth Annual Artists’ Registry Show at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). The show in Friday Harbor proudly exhibits artists’ work from all our islands. More than 70 artists present their best pieces for the exhibition featuring Continue Reading
Luz, an Evening of Flamenco
Written on January 30, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Seattle-based Flamenco dancer, Savannah Fuentes brings her latest show, Luz, an Evening of Flamenco, to the San Juan Islands February 27th and 28th. Savannah will be joined by two exceptional Spanish Flamenco artists; acclaimed Spanish-Romani guitarist Pedro Cortes and singer/percussionist/dancer Jose Moreno. The all-ages performances will be the second and third stops on a 27-date Continue Reading
FHFF Oscar Party
Written on January 23, 2019 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Oscars are coming to the Yacht Club! Friday Harbor Film Festival invites you to their annual gala event. Here they are with more… We are so pleased to announce that the FHFF Oscar Gala returns to the beautiful Friday Harbor Yacht Club for 2019. Watch the Oscar Ceremony LIVE on the Big Screen on Continue Reading
Grand Opening of Alchemy Art Center Photo and Print Studio
Written on January 22, 2019 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alchemy Art Center is introducing it’s brand new printmaking studio and photography darkroom with an open house on Sunday, January 27th, from 2:00-5:00 PM. Alchemy Art Center, founded by Maria Michaelson and Eben Shay in 2017, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing specialized art equipment for San Juan Islanders in a shared studio setting. Continue Reading
An Evening with Micaiah Sawyer
Written on January 22, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Micaiah Sawyer is coming to SJCT on Saturday, February 9th at 7:30 pm. She hummed her first notes to the melody of Ode to Joy at sixteen months old, wrote her first song at 10, and hasn’t stopped making music since. She has been recognized by and has worked with many prestigious musicians such as Continue Reading
MY WAR: Wartime Photographs by Vietnam Veterans
Written on January 21, 2019 at 9:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) presents a visually arresting and powerful first-person history of pictures taken from the inside looking out- April 5 to June 3, 2019. The exhibition showcases photographs, poems, and journal entries by twenty-five Vietnam veterans from around the US. Most of the material was previously kept hidden away, Continue Reading
Help Wanted at SJCT
Written on January 19, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre has a job opening! Development Officer Job Description Hourly, up to 20 hours/week Washington State Mandated Benefits Only Reports to: Executive Artistic Director Under the direction of the San Juan Community Theatre’s (SJCT) Executive Artistic Director and working closely with the Board of Trustees (BOT) and the chair of its Development Committee, the Continue Reading
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Written on January 16, 2019 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a classic comedy written by William Shakespeare. It portrays the events surrounding the marriage of Theseus, the Duke of Athens, to Hippolyta, the former queen of the Amazons. These include the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of six amateur actors (the mechanicals) who are controlled and Continue Reading
Best of the Fest Winter Series
Written on January 15, 2019 at 5:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Its time again for the local crowd to see all the films they missed during the FH Film Festival because they were busy with all the business brought in! Friday Harbor Film Festival presents “Given”, a festival big hit with all – especially families. Given is a filmed travel journal as a young boy from Continue Reading
Kids’ Classes at SJCT
Written on January 11, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre has two brand new classes for kids coming up in February! Acting is Fun: students will play theatre games, learn about creating an ensemble, explore character development using voice and movement, and develop scenes or a short play for a final show for parents. For kids in grades 4 & 5. Continue Reading
Student Art at SJIMA Amazes Visitors
Written on January 10, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The students of the Spring Street International School (SSIS) are exhibiting selected works in their show Creative Diversity at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) during January. Responses from visitors include: “Are you telling me this is High School art?” “These pieces are so imaginative and sophisticated.” “Each student has such a strong Continue Reading
Winter Family Arts Days Begin This Saturday
Written on January 8, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Family Art Days are a fun time for families of all ages. Everyone is inspired by imaginative topics such as: Flora, Fauna and Fungi: Drawing from Nature, inspired by Maria Sibylla Merian’s work or Creating Natural Images on Sunprint paper. The first class is From Birds to Flying Machines, inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci designs. Continue Reading
Spring Musical Auditions
Written on January 7, 2019 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Auditions for San Juan Community Theatre’s Spring Musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, will take place January 8th and 9th, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, in the Gubelman Theatre. Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song Continue Reading
Desolation Sound at the Brewery
Written on January 4, 2019 at 11:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an invitation to you from local band Desolation Sound… Happy New Year! 2019 is going to be a fun year! Let’s try and make it better than 2018, ok? The band will do our part by playing a lot of shows and having an even more eventful year than we did last year. 2019 Continue Reading
Welcome Home Dan!
Written on December 27, 2018 at 12:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a happy note from Helen Machin-Smith of Island Stage Left with an update on Daniel Mayes… Dan came home on Christmas Eve after a hellish week but finally after a correct diagnosis and two successful surgeries the decision was made to release him in time for Xmas. He is weak, tired and ten pounds Continue Reading
Never Give Up
Written on December 27, 2018 at 9:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just a little cinematic fun and creativity. This started as a simple photo. But the photo didn’t do it justice. So when I walked by it again the following day it became a video clip. And then for more fun and ambience, a cinematic score was added, but then titles were required because the score Continue Reading
Artists’ Registry Show
Written on January 30, 2019 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Imagination. Talent. Insight. County Artists Exhibit at SJIMA Talent and imagination describe the art in the Sixth Annual Artists’ Registry Show at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). The show in Friday Harbor proudly exhibits artists’ work from all our islands. More than 70 artists present their best pieces for the exhibition featuring Continue Reading
Luz, an Evening of Flamenco
Written on January 30, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Seattle-based Flamenco dancer, Savannah Fuentes brings her latest show, Luz, an Evening of Flamenco, to the San Juan Islands February 27th and 28th. Savannah will be joined by two exceptional Spanish Flamenco artists; acclaimed Spanish-Romani guitarist Pedro Cortes and singer/percussionist/dancer Jose Moreno. The all-ages performances will be the second and third stops on a 27-date Continue Reading
FHFF Oscar Party
Written on January 23, 2019 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Oscars are coming to the Yacht Club! Friday Harbor Film Festival invites you to their annual gala event. Here they are with more… We are so pleased to announce that the FHFF Oscar Gala returns to the beautiful Friday Harbor Yacht Club for 2019. Watch the Oscar Ceremony LIVE on the Big Screen on Continue Reading
Grand Opening of Alchemy Art Center Photo and Print Studio
Written on January 22, 2019 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alchemy Art Center is introducing it’s brand new printmaking studio and photography darkroom with an open house on Sunday, January 27th, from 2:00-5:00 PM. Alchemy Art Center, founded by Maria Michaelson and Eben Shay in 2017, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing specialized art equipment for San Juan Islanders in a shared studio setting. Continue Reading
An Evening with Micaiah Sawyer
Written on January 22, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Micaiah Sawyer is coming to SJCT on Saturday, February 9th at 7:30 pm. She hummed her first notes to the melody of Ode to Joy at sixteen months old, wrote her first song at 10, and hasn’t stopped making music since. She has been recognized by and has worked with many prestigious musicians such as Continue Reading
MY WAR: Wartime Photographs by Vietnam Veterans
Written on January 21, 2019 at 9:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) presents a visually arresting and powerful first-person history of pictures taken from the inside looking out- April 5 to June 3, 2019. The exhibition showcases photographs, poems, and journal entries by twenty-five Vietnam veterans from around the US. Most of the material was previously kept hidden away, Continue Reading
Help Wanted at SJCT
Written on January 19, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre has a job opening! Development Officer Job Description Hourly, up to 20 hours/week Washington State Mandated Benefits Only Reports to: Executive Artistic Director Under the direction of the San Juan Community Theatre’s (SJCT) Executive Artistic Director and working closely with the Board of Trustees (BOT) and the chair of its Development Committee, the Continue Reading
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Written on January 16, 2019 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a classic comedy written by William Shakespeare. It portrays the events surrounding the marriage of Theseus, the Duke of Athens, to Hippolyta, the former queen of the Amazons. These include the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of six amateur actors (the mechanicals) who are controlled and Continue Reading
Best of the Fest Winter Series
Written on January 15, 2019 at 5:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Its time again for the local crowd to see all the films they missed during the FH Film Festival because they were busy with all the business brought in! Friday Harbor Film Festival presents “Given”, a festival big hit with all – especially families. Given is a filmed travel journal as a young boy from Continue Reading
Kids’ Classes at SJCT
Written on January 11, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre has two brand new classes for kids coming up in February! Acting is Fun: students will play theatre games, learn about creating an ensemble, explore character development using voice and movement, and develop scenes or a short play for a final show for parents. For kids in grades 4 & 5. Continue Reading
Student Art at SJIMA Amazes Visitors
Written on January 10, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The students of the Spring Street International School (SSIS) are exhibiting selected works in their show Creative Diversity at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) during January. Responses from visitors include: “Are you telling me this is High School art?” “These pieces are so imaginative and sophisticated.” “Each student has such a strong Continue Reading
Winter Family Arts Days Begin This Saturday
Written on January 8, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Family Art Days are a fun time for families of all ages. Everyone is inspired by imaginative topics such as: Flora, Fauna and Fungi: Drawing from Nature, inspired by Maria Sibylla Merian’s work or Creating Natural Images on Sunprint paper. The first class is From Birds to Flying Machines, inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci designs. Continue Reading
Spring Musical Auditions
Written on January 7, 2019 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Auditions for San Juan Community Theatre’s Spring Musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, will take place January 8th and 9th, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, in the Gubelman Theatre. Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song Continue Reading
Desolation Sound at the Brewery
Written on January 4, 2019 at 11:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an invitation to you from local band Desolation Sound… Happy New Year! 2019 is going to be a fun year! Let’s try and make it better than 2018, ok? The band will do our part by playing a lot of shows and having an even more eventful year than we did last year. 2019 Continue Reading
Welcome Home Dan!
Written on December 27, 2018 at 12:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a happy note from Helen Machin-Smith of Island Stage Left with an update on Daniel Mayes… Dan came home on Christmas Eve after a hellish week but finally after a correct diagnosis and two successful surgeries the decision was made to release him in time for Xmas. He is weak, tired and ten pounds Continue Reading
Never Give Up
Written on December 27, 2018 at 9:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just a little cinematic fun and creativity. This started as a simple photo. But the photo didn’t do it justice. So when I walked by it again the following day it became a video clip. And then for more fun and ambience, a cinematic score was added, but then titles were required because the score Continue Reading