Topic: Arts
Scarecrow Contest Winners
Written on November 1, 2021 at 12:04 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Friends of the Library and the Chamber of Commerce thank all the participants and voters! It was a close race among all of the creative scarecrows. It was so much fun to see them all and we can’t wait to see what the community comes up with for next year! 1st place Forrest Sprite 2nd Continue Reading
SJCT Covid Policy
Written on November 1, 2021 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre Updated Covid-19 Policy as of 10/28/2021: Rapid Tests Now Available Mainstage performances return to San Juan Community Theatre with the first live musical production in two years – Mamma Mia! Running November 5 thru November 21, 2021. As we open our first major production since the beginning of the pandemic, safety is our highest Continue Reading
A Witchy Halloween
Written on October 31, 2021 at 10:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
This photo was shared with the SJ Update by Keith Busha — it’s artwork of a couple of witches created by artist Susan Williams and is soon to be installed in Seattle. Seemed a fitting photo to share today. Thanks Keith and Susan!
Come See Fall at the Sculpture Park
Written on October 28, 2021 at 11:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Giant Maple leaves are falling, but the grass is still green, and the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park just finished installing 15 new sculptures from across the Country. Come see “Sara Tops’ (a driftwood Triceratops), by Joe Treat, or play “Rock/Paper/Scissors” by Ben Sharp. Enjoy our “Figure Pulling Chain” by Ethan Currier, at the bay. Continue Reading
Live Performance Art at SJIMA
Written on October 28, 2021 at 10:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bellingham artist, Francie Allen, will be in Friday Harbor Saturday evening, November 6 to present a live dance performance at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art. The performance will be held in the museum’s Atrium to highlight Allen’s current exhibit at SJIMA, On Being Alive!. The exhibit features wire and mesh sculptures, suspended in Continue Reading
“The Six” Wins Overall Audience Choice Award at FHFF
Written on October 27, 2021 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival is delighted to present the Audience Choice Awards to the top documentaries and their filmmakers! After watching the films, viewers voted for their favorites among an extraordinary selection of terrific entries this year. The Awards Finale, Local Hero Award presentation, and all Q&As with filmmakers are available FREE on the Continue Reading
Going The Distance with Artist Nola Ahola
Written on October 27, 2021 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Autumn’s blustery days and chilly air offer the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the many attractions the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) has to offer . Especially one currently on display, Going the Distance featuring the work of Seattle artist, Nola Ahola. Nola Ahola’s art career spans more than sixty years and this Continue Reading
Windy Cattle Point
Written on October 26, 2021 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local photographer extraordinaire John Miller shares this photo with you of the first big winter storm to hit San Juan Island in 2021. This was shot near Cattle Point on Monday, Oct. 25. Click on the photo to see the full, uncropped image. Thanks for sharing John!

Scarecrow Contest Winners
Written on November 1, 2021 at 12:04 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Friends of the Library and the Chamber of Commerce thank all the participants and voters! It was a close race among all of the creative scarecrows. It was so much fun to see them all and we can’t wait to see what the community comes up with for next year! 1st place Forrest Sprite 2nd Continue Reading

SJCT Covid Policy
Written on November 1, 2021 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre Updated Covid-19 Policy as of 10/28/2021: Rapid Tests Now Available Mainstage performances return to San Juan Community Theatre with the first live musical production in two years – Mamma Mia! Running November 5 thru November 21, 2021. As we open our first major production since the beginning of the pandemic, safety is our highest Continue Reading

A Witchy Halloween
Written on October 31, 2021 at 10:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
This photo was shared with the SJ Update by Keith Busha — it’s artwork of a couple of witches created by artist Susan Williams and is soon to be installed in Seattle. Seemed a fitting photo to share today. Thanks Keith and Susan!

Come See Fall at the Sculpture Park
Written on October 28, 2021 at 11:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Giant Maple leaves are falling, but the grass is still green, and the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park just finished installing 15 new sculptures from across the Country. Come see “Sara Tops’ (a driftwood Triceratops), by Joe Treat, or play “Rock/Paper/Scissors” by Ben Sharp. Enjoy our “Figure Pulling Chain” by Ethan Currier, at the bay. Continue Reading

Live Performance Art at SJIMA
Written on October 28, 2021 at 10:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bellingham artist, Francie Allen, will be in Friday Harbor Saturday evening, November 6 to present a live dance performance at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art. The performance will be held in the museum’s Atrium to highlight Allen’s current exhibit at SJIMA, On Being Alive!. The exhibit features wire and mesh sculptures, suspended in Continue Reading

“The Six” Wins Overall Audience Choice Award at FHFF
Written on October 27, 2021 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival is delighted to present the Audience Choice Awards to the top documentaries and their filmmakers! After watching the films, viewers voted for their favorites among an extraordinary selection of terrific entries this year. The Awards Finale, Local Hero Award presentation, and all Q&As with filmmakers are available FREE on the Continue Reading

Going The Distance with Artist Nola Ahola
Written on October 27, 2021 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Autumn’s blustery days and chilly air offer the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the many attractions the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) has to offer . Especially one currently on display, Going the Distance featuring the work of Seattle artist, Nola Ahola. Nola Ahola’s art career spans more than sixty years and this Continue Reading

Windy Cattle Point
Written on October 26, 2021 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local photographer extraordinaire John Miller shares this photo with you of the first big winter storm to hit San Juan Island in 2021. This was shot near Cattle Point on Monday, Oct. 25. Click on the photo to see the full, uncropped image. Thanks for sharing John!