Topic: Arts
Time Stands Still
Written on January 28, 2020 at 8:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Coming soon to San Juan Community Theatre, Time Stands Still is a Tony and Pulitzer nominated play, written by Donald Margulies and directed by Brandon Cadwell. The play focuses on Sarah and James, who are navigating recovery of their physical and mental health after spending time documenting the atrocities of war. Their partnership is based Continue Reading
Ridgeline Trilogy
Written on January 27, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join San Juan Community Theatre for the Ridgeline Trilogy Ridgeline premiered under Merritt Olsen 11 years ago. This is the continuation of the story, which has since become a trilogy: A Proper Slater: The story visits Matt Slater, from ages 5-50. It tells the tale of his family history and how he came to be Continue Reading
People’s Choice Award Winners Announced at SJIMA
Written on January 24, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
“What fun – to study each piece of art, then circle around and pick the ones I like best,” a common refrain in the galleries during recent visits to SJIMA. View the art that the community voted as their favorites before the Artists’ Registry Show closes on February 21. The public was invited to mark Continue Reading
Opening Tonight at SJCT
Written on January 16, 2020 at 8:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a reminder from Debbi Fincher about this show at San Juan Community Theatre… Little Shop of Horrors opens tonight (Thursday, January 16th) with a Pay What You Can Show at 7:30pm. The show runs this Thursday-Sunday with matinees on BOTH Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. One weekend only! These teen thespians have been in Continue Reading
Little Free Libraries
Written on January 15, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
For such a small island community way up in the northwest corner of the country, we have quite a few “Little Free Libraries”, at least 6 that we know of. Louise Dustrude shares this report on them… Linda Thompson is a retired public librarian, and so her husband Gary’s gift to her for her 70th Continue Reading
Tempestry Project in the San Juans and at SJIMA
Written on January 14, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Valarie Keaton, President of the San Juan County Textile Guild says of the Tempestry Project, “Our exhibit reflects 100 years (every 4th year from 1918 to 2018) of climate data from the Olga weather station on Orcas Island.” The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) has recently featured major exhibitions addressing such topics as Continue Reading
Let the Pastel Dust Fly
Written on January 6, 2020 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pastel for the Joy of It- Mini Workshop From the 16th century to the 21st, pastel has amazed and delighted artists and art patrons alike. Join award winning pastel artist, Cinda Sue Dow for a day of fun, exploring this versatile and vibrant medium. Learn about different pastels and pastel papers. Explore various techniques of Continue Reading
The Met: Live in HD’s Madama Butterfly
Written on January 5, 2020 at 10:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Leading soprano Hui He portrays the heartbreaking title role of the doomed geisha, with tenor Andrea Carè as the American naval officer who abandons her. Paulo Szot plays the role of Sharpless, and Elizabeth DeShong is Suzuki. Pier Giorgio Morandi is on the podium for Anthony Minghella’s sweeping production, a perennial audience favorite. Sunday, January Continue Reading
Weaving Art and Science
Written on January 3, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Weaving Art and Science to Create Ocean Tapestries In the early 1990’s, Véronique Robigou and John Delaney were exploring the bottom of the ocean in the deep-diving Submarine ALVIN off the Pacific Northwest Coast. There, they discovered a spectacular 135 ft tall sulfide structure spewing 700° F fluids out of the sea floor atop an Continue Reading
Best of the Fest from Friday Harbor Film Festival
Written on December 30, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival’s annual Best of the Fest series begins January 7. Award-winning, impactful feature films and shorts from the 2019 Festival will be shown every first and third Tuesday from January through May at the Grange beginning at 7 pm. These screenings are free, although donations are encouraged. The line-up includes: January 7 Continue Reading
89 Local Poets Enter Contest
Written on December 27, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County residents responded enthusiastically to the Friday Harbor Arts Commission’s call for submissions for its first Poetry Garden Contest. The Town received 271 poems composed by 89 adult and student poets. Those entering the contest were required to reside within the county but otherwise were limited only by the number of lines that Continue Reading
Emree (Rhiana) Franklin
Written on December 19, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Look who’s interviewing Sheryl Crow – It’s Friday Harbor’s own Emree (Rhiana) Franklin! How cool is that? Proud parents Suzanne and Ken Franklin share this announcement… Dear Friends and Family, Exciting news is fun to share and I have some really exciting news about Rhiana (Emree) who was recently selected by Sheryl Crow for inclusion Continue Reading
Annual Artists’ Registry Show And People’s Choice Awards
Written on December 17, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) is dedicated to supporting the local San Juan Islands art community each year in the museum’s Artists’ Registry Exhibit. With over 70 artists showcased, both established and emerging, the artists come from San Juan Island, Orcas, Shaw & Lopez Islands. The exhibit opens December 20 and runs until February Continue Reading
A European Village Christmas
Written on December 15, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
A Concert of Choral and Instrumental Carols, Hymns, and Anthems from France, Scandinavia, and Germany, will take place at St. David’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, December 21st at 3:00 PM. The concert will feature an unaccompanied choir directed by Richard Lind. Instrumental performances by Sue Collado, clarinet; Hanneke Klein-Robbenhaar, violin and viola; and Richard Lind, Continue Reading
Youth Arts Mentorship at Alchemy Art Center
Written on December 11, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alchemy Art Center, in partnership with the San Juan County Arts Council, is offering a mentorship opportunity for young people in Spring of 2020. This mentorship program will match two high school students with one adult artist in each department at Alchemy (ceramics, photography, and printmaking/painting/drawing). This program will take place over the course of Continue Reading
Two Christmas Shows from Island Stage Left
Written on December 11, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Stage Left’s “Christmas Memories” and “Omnium Gatherum” will run on different nights in the Marie Boe Building at the San Juan County Fairgrounds, December 14-24. All shows at 7:30 EXCEPT: Sunday shows at 4pm, and December 24 shows at 4pm and 6:30 pm. Reservations required and available for December 24thonly: stageleft@centurytel.net Free admission to Continue Reading
Book Launch!
Written on December 6, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Farming: History And Landscape Of Agriculture In The San Juan Islands by Boyd C. Pratt A free-ranging pig that caused an international war; a year’s crop of ginseng that paid off the mortgage; and a breachy cow that led to bloody murder. Farming in the San Juan Islands has always presented challenges and opportunities. Continue Reading
Final Week for “The Children”
Written on December 4, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Helen from Island Stage Left writes: Three top notch veteran actors and a dynamite, incredibly relevant script for our time. Yes, the subject is serious, but the performances have lots of humor, bravery and humanity in them. This really is a must-see show. Come early to get a seat. I have a feeling we may Continue Reading
Ancient Tree at English Camp
Written on November 25, 2019 at 6:00 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thanks to Anthony DiMichele for this photo from English Camp…
Glass Artist Darleen Nixon Demonstrates Her Craft at Island Studios Trunk Show
Written on November 23, 2019 at 6:31 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island studios will be featuring glass artist Darleen Nixon… Join Island Studios on Friday, November 29 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at 270 Spring Street in Friday Harbor for a holiday trunk show featuring beautiful glass jewelry and fun, functional glass pieces for your home created by Darleen Nixon of Nixon Art Glass. Find the Continue Reading
SJCT Presents, I Never Saw Another Butterfly
Written on November 20, 2019 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
I Never Saw Another Butterfly by Celeste Raspanti and directed by Penelope Haskew opens Thursday* November 21 continuing through Saturday November 23 at 7:00 pm and on Sunday, November 24 at 2:00 pm in the Whittier Theatre. Over 15,000 Jewish children passed through Terezin, and only about a hundred were still alive when Terezin was Continue Reading
Alchemy Arts Center: One Night Reception For Vivien Tapsoba
Written on November 19, 2019 at 6:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Alchemy Arts Center invites you to a special one-night event on Friday, November 22, 5:00 – 8:00 pm in the Alchemy Arts Center Dome. (Parking is limited therefore carpooling is encouraged)… Vivien Tapsoba is a self-trained painter from Ougadougou, Burkina Faso, currently residing in the United States. He has been a guest of residencies and workshops in Continue Reading
Time Stands Still
Written on January 28, 2020 at 8:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Coming soon to San Juan Community Theatre, Time Stands Still is a Tony and Pulitzer nominated play, written by Donald Margulies and directed by Brandon Cadwell. The play focuses on Sarah and James, who are navigating recovery of their physical and mental health after spending time documenting the atrocities of war. Their partnership is based Continue Reading
Ridgeline Trilogy
Written on January 27, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join San Juan Community Theatre for the Ridgeline Trilogy Ridgeline premiered under Merritt Olsen 11 years ago. This is the continuation of the story, which has since become a trilogy: A Proper Slater: The story visits Matt Slater, from ages 5-50. It tells the tale of his family history and how he came to be Continue Reading
People’s Choice Award Winners Announced at SJIMA
Written on January 24, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
“What fun – to study each piece of art, then circle around and pick the ones I like best,” a common refrain in the galleries during recent visits to SJIMA. View the art that the community voted as their favorites before the Artists’ Registry Show closes on February 21. The public was invited to mark Continue Reading
Opening Tonight at SJCT
Written on January 16, 2020 at 8:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a reminder from Debbi Fincher about this show at San Juan Community Theatre… Little Shop of Horrors opens tonight (Thursday, January 16th) with a Pay What You Can Show at 7:30pm. The show runs this Thursday-Sunday with matinees on BOTH Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. One weekend only! These teen thespians have been in Continue Reading
Little Free Libraries
Written on January 15, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
For such a small island community way up in the northwest corner of the country, we have quite a few “Little Free Libraries”, at least 6 that we know of. Louise Dustrude shares this report on them… Linda Thompson is a retired public librarian, and so her husband Gary’s gift to her for her 70th Continue Reading
Tempestry Project in the San Juans and at SJIMA
Written on January 14, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Valarie Keaton, President of the San Juan County Textile Guild says of the Tempestry Project, “Our exhibit reflects 100 years (every 4th year from 1918 to 2018) of climate data from the Olga weather station on Orcas Island.” The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) has recently featured major exhibitions addressing such topics as Continue Reading
Let the Pastel Dust Fly
Written on January 6, 2020 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pastel for the Joy of It- Mini Workshop From the 16th century to the 21st, pastel has amazed and delighted artists and art patrons alike. Join award winning pastel artist, Cinda Sue Dow for a day of fun, exploring this versatile and vibrant medium. Learn about different pastels and pastel papers. Explore various techniques of Continue Reading
The Met: Live in HD’s Madama Butterfly
Written on January 5, 2020 at 10:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Leading soprano Hui He portrays the heartbreaking title role of the doomed geisha, with tenor Andrea Carè as the American naval officer who abandons her. Paulo Szot plays the role of Sharpless, and Elizabeth DeShong is Suzuki. Pier Giorgio Morandi is on the podium for Anthony Minghella’s sweeping production, a perennial audience favorite. Sunday, January Continue Reading
Weaving Art and Science
Written on January 3, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Weaving Art and Science to Create Ocean Tapestries In the early 1990’s, Véronique Robigou and John Delaney were exploring the bottom of the ocean in the deep-diving Submarine ALVIN off the Pacific Northwest Coast. There, they discovered a spectacular 135 ft tall sulfide structure spewing 700° F fluids out of the sea floor atop an Continue Reading
Best of the Fest from Friday Harbor Film Festival
Written on December 30, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival’s annual Best of the Fest series begins January 7. Award-winning, impactful feature films and shorts from the 2019 Festival will be shown every first and third Tuesday from January through May at the Grange beginning at 7 pm. These screenings are free, although donations are encouraged. The line-up includes: January 7 Continue Reading
89 Local Poets Enter Contest
Written on December 27, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County residents responded enthusiastically to the Friday Harbor Arts Commission’s call for submissions for its first Poetry Garden Contest. The Town received 271 poems composed by 89 adult and student poets. Those entering the contest were required to reside within the county but otherwise were limited only by the number of lines that Continue Reading
Emree (Rhiana) Franklin
Written on December 19, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Look who’s interviewing Sheryl Crow – It’s Friday Harbor’s own Emree (Rhiana) Franklin! How cool is that? Proud parents Suzanne and Ken Franklin share this announcement… Dear Friends and Family, Exciting news is fun to share and I have some really exciting news about Rhiana (Emree) who was recently selected by Sheryl Crow for inclusion Continue Reading
Annual Artists’ Registry Show And People’s Choice Awards
Written on December 17, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) is dedicated to supporting the local San Juan Islands art community each year in the museum’s Artists’ Registry Exhibit. With over 70 artists showcased, both established and emerging, the artists come from San Juan Island, Orcas, Shaw & Lopez Islands. The exhibit opens December 20 and runs until February Continue Reading
A European Village Christmas
Written on December 15, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
A Concert of Choral and Instrumental Carols, Hymns, and Anthems from France, Scandinavia, and Germany, will take place at St. David’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, December 21st at 3:00 PM. The concert will feature an unaccompanied choir directed by Richard Lind. Instrumental performances by Sue Collado, clarinet; Hanneke Klein-Robbenhaar, violin and viola; and Richard Lind, Continue Reading
Youth Arts Mentorship at Alchemy Art Center
Written on December 11, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alchemy Art Center, in partnership with the San Juan County Arts Council, is offering a mentorship opportunity for young people in Spring of 2020. This mentorship program will match two high school students with one adult artist in each department at Alchemy (ceramics, photography, and printmaking/painting/drawing). This program will take place over the course of Continue Reading
Two Christmas Shows from Island Stage Left
Written on December 11, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Stage Left’s “Christmas Memories” and “Omnium Gatherum” will run on different nights in the Marie Boe Building at the San Juan County Fairgrounds, December 14-24. All shows at 7:30 EXCEPT: Sunday shows at 4pm, and December 24 shows at 4pm and 6:30 pm. Reservations required and available for December 24thonly: stageleft@centurytel.net Free admission to Continue Reading
Book Launch!
Written on December 6, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Farming: History And Landscape Of Agriculture In The San Juan Islands by Boyd C. Pratt A free-ranging pig that caused an international war; a year’s crop of ginseng that paid off the mortgage; and a breachy cow that led to bloody murder. Farming in the San Juan Islands has always presented challenges and opportunities. Continue Reading
Final Week for “The Children”
Written on December 4, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Helen from Island Stage Left writes: Three top notch veteran actors and a dynamite, incredibly relevant script for our time. Yes, the subject is serious, but the performances have lots of humor, bravery and humanity in them. This really is a must-see show. Come early to get a seat. I have a feeling we may Continue Reading
Ancient Tree at English Camp
Written on November 25, 2019 at 6:00 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thanks to Anthony DiMichele for this photo from English Camp…
Glass Artist Darleen Nixon Demonstrates Her Craft at Island Studios Trunk Show
Written on November 23, 2019 at 6:31 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island studios will be featuring glass artist Darleen Nixon… Join Island Studios on Friday, November 29 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at 270 Spring Street in Friday Harbor for a holiday trunk show featuring beautiful glass jewelry and fun, functional glass pieces for your home created by Darleen Nixon of Nixon Art Glass. Find the Continue Reading
SJCT Presents, I Never Saw Another Butterfly
Written on November 20, 2019 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
I Never Saw Another Butterfly by Celeste Raspanti and directed by Penelope Haskew opens Thursday* November 21 continuing through Saturday November 23 at 7:00 pm and on Sunday, November 24 at 2:00 pm in the Whittier Theatre. Over 15,000 Jewish children passed through Terezin, and only about a hundred were still alive when Terezin was Continue Reading
Alchemy Arts Center: One Night Reception For Vivien Tapsoba
Written on November 19, 2019 at 6:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Alchemy Arts Center invites you to a special one-night event on Friday, November 22, 5:00 – 8:00 pm in the Alchemy Arts Center Dome. (Parking is limited therefore carpooling is encouraged)… Vivien Tapsoba is a self-trained painter from Ougadougou, Burkina Faso, currently residing in the United States. He has been a guest of residencies and workshops in Continue Reading