Topic: Arts
Island Senior: An Evening With Local Writers
Written on August 18, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the SJ Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… You don’t have to spend much time here to realize that we have a wealth of local talent on our small Island. Our artists, musicians, and thespians are often on display but it is unusual to see a room full Continue Reading
New Director/Instructor at Dance Workshop 2
Written on August 17, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Fall, Dance Workshop 2 welcomes Emily Anton as artistic director and ballet teacher. Owner and current director Lina Downes is so excited to be entrusting Emily with the future of the ballet program that she has run continuously since 2006. Following a successful performing career as a professional ballet dancer in New York City Continue Reading
Orcas Island Art Sale
Written on August 17, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
First Ever Sale of Leo Lambiel’s Personal Art Collection to Benefit Orcas Center Leo Lambiel may be the greatest San Juan Islands art collector of all time. After almost 50 years of collecting, the Leo Lambiel Art Sale on 25 & 26 August 2018, held at Lambiel’s waterfront home on the east shore of Eastsound, Continue Reading
Randy Hansen Rocks the SJC Fair
Written on August 16, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Randy Hansen’s tribute to Jimi Hendrix was a great way to end Day One of the 2018 SJC Fair. Here are some photo highlights of the event:
Fountainsun with John Bellows and Glenn Hendrick
Written on August 14, 2018 at 8:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Glenn Hendrick shares this musical invitation with you… August is the height of the music season on San Juan Island, with so much to get your feet moving at excellent spots in town like Mr. Believable’s and the San Juan Summer Arts Festival. But for a moment of quiet contemplation and a breath of forest Continue Reading
Last Call for The Tempest
Written on August 10, 2018 at 10:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t miss this. It’s a splendid production and it’s only this weekend and then it’s over. Island Stage Left invites you to its twentieth anniversary production, The Tempest. No tickets or reservations required. Chairs provided. Bring a warm blanket. Donations appreciated. Sit under the stars and take in the beauty of what is often referred Continue Reading
SJI Summer Arts Festival
Written on August 7, 2018 at 3:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Summer Arts Festival Continues this Friday The third annual 2018 San Juan Summer Arts Festival takes place on Fridays in August at Brickworks Plaza. Come join us from 4:00 to 10:00 pm, August 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st for an incredible inter-generational event showcasing a variety of local creative talents. At this “Makers Market” you Continue Reading
James and the Giant Peach JR
Written on August 7, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Note: This story has been updated to include Cast and Crew. See below… San Juan Community Theatre and San Juan Interiors are proud to present the Theatre Arts for Kids’ Summer Musical Theatre Camp production of Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR! Featuring music and lyrics by the Tony-nominated songwriters Justin Paul and Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on August 6, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, Our next two films deal with the plight of Palestinian refugees confined to a camp within the city of Beirut, Lebanon. The first shows how a small problem can lead to major conflict (sort of like a butterfly flapping its wings can be the start of a hurricane in the Gulf of Continue Reading
Former Local Dramatist Returns Home with 2 Bold Solo Plays and a New Zealand Accent
Written on August 6, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
New Zealand-based Ren Lunicke (formerly Michelle Grube) grew up on San Juan Island part-time, then full-time, then in holiday time, and returns regularly to their home in Roche Harbor. After attending university in neighboring B.C., Canada, they started their professional career with the Island Stage Left, but relationships and opportunities drew them to Seattle for Continue Reading
At WaterWorks Gallery
Written on August 3, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Birds FLY – Recent Works Michael Dickter (Mixed media paintings) and Robin & John Gumaelius (Ceramic Sculpture), on display from August 3rd to 31st. This delightful show represents a fusion of forms: painterly canvases on the wall and ceramic sculptures on pedestals. The gallery is alive with kinetic ceramic creatures from Robin and John, that Continue Reading
Musical Theatre Production Fund
Written on August 2, 2018 at 9:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre is proud to have launched a new Musical Theatre Production Fund. A very generous donor has provided a $10,000 matching gift honoring the Beauty and the Beast production team, led by Director Carol Hooper. The fund will help to cover production costs for SJCT’s upcoming musicals. If you would like to Continue Reading
SJC Fair Photo Exhibit Needs Volunteers
Written on July 30, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Miles Crossen, the Superintendent of the photo exhibit at the fair… It’s almost time for the San Juan County Fair and as in years past the Photography Department need volunteers and judges. I especially need volunteers on Tuesday, Aug. 14 between 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. to accept entries and put Continue Reading
Enchanted Evening
Written on July 30, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Enchanted Evening: An Operatic Experience Saturday, August 4th, 7:30PM & Sunday, August 5th, 2:00PM These outstanding Seattle performers invite you to join them for an evening of music as varied as it is enjoyable. From classical to modern, from the sublime to the down-right silly, the selections will draw on famous composers from Puccini and Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on July 30, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, here is a description of our next movie: Two Trains Runnin’ Documentary, Music NR 80 minutes Tuesday July 31st at 7:30 pm “Two Trains Runnin’” intermingles two completely unrelated non-fiction threads which converge in the state of Mississippi on June 21, 1964, One of them is triumphant, the other tragic. One is Continue Reading
Library Book Sale
Written on July 30, 2018 at 4:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Annual Friends of the San Juan Island Library Book Sale The summer book sale and one of the FOL’s main fundraisers will be help Saturday, August 4th, 10-4, at the library 1010 Guard Street. This is not just a book sale but the Friends also will be selling jewelry and trinkets from our Treasure Cove Continue Reading
Island Senior: An Evening With Local Writers
Written on August 18, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the SJ Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… You don’t have to spend much time here to realize that we have a wealth of local talent on our small Island. Our artists, musicians, and thespians are often on display but it is unusual to see a room full Continue Reading
New Director/Instructor at Dance Workshop 2
Written on August 17, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Fall, Dance Workshop 2 welcomes Emily Anton as artistic director and ballet teacher. Owner and current director Lina Downes is so excited to be entrusting Emily with the future of the ballet program that she has run continuously since 2006. Following a successful performing career as a professional ballet dancer in New York City Continue Reading
Orcas Island Art Sale
Written on August 17, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
First Ever Sale of Leo Lambiel’s Personal Art Collection to Benefit Orcas Center Leo Lambiel may be the greatest San Juan Islands art collector of all time. After almost 50 years of collecting, the Leo Lambiel Art Sale on 25 & 26 August 2018, held at Lambiel’s waterfront home on the east shore of Eastsound, Continue Reading
Randy Hansen Rocks the SJC Fair
Written on August 16, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Randy Hansen’s tribute to Jimi Hendrix was a great way to end Day One of the 2018 SJC Fair. Here are some photo highlights of the event:
Fountainsun with John Bellows and Glenn Hendrick
Written on August 14, 2018 at 8:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Glenn Hendrick shares this musical invitation with you… August is the height of the music season on San Juan Island, with so much to get your feet moving at excellent spots in town like Mr. Believable’s and the San Juan Summer Arts Festival. But for a moment of quiet contemplation and a breath of forest Continue Reading
Last Call for The Tempest
Written on August 10, 2018 at 10:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t miss this. It’s a splendid production and it’s only this weekend and then it’s over. Island Stage Left invites you to its twentieth anniversary production, The Tempest. No tickets or reservations required. Chairs provided. Bring a warm blanket. Donations appreciated. Sit under the stars and take in the beauty of what is often referred Continue Reading
SJI Summer Arts Festival
Written on August 7, 2018 at 3:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Summer Arts Festival Continues this Friday The third annual 2018 San Juan Summer Arts Festival takes place on Fridays in August at Brickworks Plaza. Come join us from 4:00 to 10:00 pm, August 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st for an incredible inter-generational event showcasing a variety of local creative talents. At this “Makers Market” you Continue Reading
James and the Giant Peach JR
Written on August 7, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Note: This story has been updated to include Cast and Crew. See below… San Juan Community Theatre and San Juan Interiors are proud to present the Theatre Arts for Kids’ Summer Musical Theatre Camp production of Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR! Featuring music and lyrics by the Tony-nominated songwriters Justin Paul and Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on August 6, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, Our next two films deal with the plight of Palestinian refugees confined to a camp within the city of Beirut, Lebanon. The first shows how a small problem can lead to major conflict (sort of like a butterfly flapping its wings can be the start of a hurricane in the Gulf of Continue Reading
Former Local Dramatist Returns Home with 2 Bold Solo Plays and a New Zealand Accent
Written on August 6, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
New Zealand-based Ren Lunicke (formerly Michelle Grube) grew up on San Juan Island part-time, then full-time, then in holiday time, and returns regularly to their home in Roche Harbor. After attending university in neighboring B.C., Canada, they started their professional career with the Island Stage Left, but relationships and opportunities drew them to Seattle for Continue Reading
At WaterWorks Gallery
Written on August 3, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Birds FLY – Recent Works Michael Dickter (Mixed media paintings) and Robin & John Gumaelius (Ceramic Sculpture), on display from August 3rd to 31st. This delightful show represents a fusion of forms: painterly canvases on the wall and ceramic sculptures on pedestals. The gallery is alive with kinetic ceramic creatures from Robin and John, that Continue Reading
Musical Theatre Production Fund
Written on August 2, 2018 at 9:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre is proud to have launched a new Musical Theatre Production Fund. A very generous donor has provided a $10,000 matching gift honoring the Beauty and the Beast production team, led by Director Carol Hooper. The fund will help to cover production costs for SJCT’s upcoming musicals. If you would like to Continue Reading
SJC Fair Photo Exhibit Needs Volunteers
Written on July 30, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Miles Crossen, the Superintendent of the photo exhibit at the fair… It’s almost time for the San Juan County Fair and as in years past the Photography Department need volunteers and judges. I especially need volunteers on Tuesday, Aug. 14 between 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. to accept entries and put Continue Reading
Enchanted Evening
Written on July 30, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Enchanted Evening: An Operatic Experience Saturday, August 4th, 7:30PM & Sunday, August 5th, 2:00PM These outstanding Seattle performers invite you to join them for an evening of music as varied as it is enjoyable. From classical to modern, from the sublime to the down-right silly, the selections will draw on famous composers from Puccini and Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on July 30, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, here is a description of our next movie: Two Trains Runnin’ Documentary, Music NR 80 minutes Tuesday July 31st at 7:30 pm “Two Trains Runnin’” intermingles two completely unrelated non-fiction threads which converge in the state of Mississippi on June 21, 1964, One of them is triumphant, the other tragic. One is Continue Reading
Library Book Sale
Written on July 30, 2018 at 4:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Annual Friends of the San Juan Island Library Book Sale The summer book sale and one of the FOL’s main fundraisers will be help Saturday, August 4th, 10-4, at the library 1010 Guard Street. This is not just a book sale but the Friends also will be selling jewelry and trinkets from our Treasure Cove Continue Reading