Topic: Arts
Island Rec- Fall Youth Dance Classes
Written on September 6, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
This fall Island Rec is offering 2 new dance classes taught by Rachelle Radonski! Rachelle has been teaching tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, and lyrical dance for 24 years. She has also designed multiple programs for organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club and the YMCA. Her passion and love of teaching makes her Continue Reading
September 5th Ferry Sing
Written on September 2, 2019 at 8:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
FREE September 5th Ferry Sing featuring the “Island Chordsmen Plus” chorus and “Sound Vibrations” ensemble from San Juan Island. The Island Chordsmen Plus (mixed gender) barbershop chorus from San Juan Island is presenting for the first time, a second free FERRY SING gathering this summer. The first was on August 1st and the last is Continue Reading
Artist and Educator Joins SJIMA Board
Written on September 1, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
New board member, Marney Reynolds brings to the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) her love of art and education. Walking into the museum about 5 years ago she was “amazed and thrilled at the sight of this art showcase and someday dreamed of being a part of it.” Born and raised in Seattle, Continue Reading
Dirt Rich Film Showing at Brickworks
Written on August 31, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
In collaboration with the San Juan Island Fall Farm Tour (https://islandgrownsj.com/), Friday Harbor Film Festival will screen Dirt Rich at 6:30 pm on September 20 at Brickworks. Marcelina Cravat, the film’s director, will lead a lively post-show discussion. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted to support SJI Farm Tours. A pre-show social will begin Continue Reading
Photographic Shenanigans
Written on August 28, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Story by Louise Dustrude The library booth at the Fair was the scene of some photographic shenanigans for four days last week. Beth Helstien, the library’s outreach and volunteer coordinator, snapped photos of fairgoers and then used the Green Screen Wizard app to fit their faces into pictures on the covers of well known books. Continue Reading
The Photographers: Exploration of the Salish Sea
Written on August 27, 2019 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Exhibition currently running at San Juan Islands Museum of Art through September 16, 2019 Scientist and underwater photographer Bruce Kerwin says of his grand prize winning photo, Spiraling Octopus, “I am drawn to the free-flowing form of invertebrates beneath the Salish Sea.” For this shot, he had been shooting a Hooded Nudibranch toward the end Continue Reading
Piano at the Museum
Written on August 26, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Archipelago Collective will present an informal concert at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) on Friday, September 6 from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm. A free concert, open to the public, features the powerhouse piano team, Liz Dorman and Michael Smith, of the Archipelago Collective of the San Juans, playing four-hand piano works. Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on August 26, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, Well this year’s film series is wrapping up with our screening of “Gloria Bell” on Tuesday. I want to thank all of you for meeting us at the movies and supporting your local theatre. As you know, for the past two years, we have not charged for admission, preferring a “pay what Continue Reading
Author Event at the Library
Written on August 23, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister San Juan Island fans of Northwest author Erica Bauermeister take note: She’s returning to the island on Wednesday, August 28, 7:00 pm at the Library to present her latest novel, The Scent Keeper. Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are thrilled to host Erica again and Continue Reading
Fountainsun to Perform at Alchemy Art Center
Written on August 21, 2019 at 8:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alchemy Art Center will host Fountainsun for a return performance almost one year later on Saturday, August 24th at 8pm. The show will take place in the Dome at Alchemy Art Center located at 1255 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor. A $10 donation is requested at the door. Parking is limited, please carpool. Fountainsun is the Continue Reading
Amazing Grace
Written on August 19, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, Well this year’s film series is approaching its end. I want to thank all of you for meeting us at the movies and supporting your local theatre. As you know, for the past two years, we have not charged for admission, preferring a “pay what you can” model that encourages more of Continue Reading
Sway Wild (Featuring Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer)
Written on August 15, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mandy Fer & Dave McGraw are back at it with new perspective, a new name, and a new sound. Sway Wild is their own unique blend of indie-rock, folk, funk and pop, influenced heavily by all the wild things around and within them. Known as a standout electric guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, Mandy Fer fills the stage with Continue Reading
Summer Melodious Notes Over the Harbor
Written on August 14, 2019 at 8:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
After a very successful concert in April, Melodious Notes is trying something new by being in the Gubelman for an evening and afternoon performance. This will give the audience an intimate setting so that they will be able to be up close and personal with the musicians. The performances are designed to be lighter and Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on August 13, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and nominated for a Best Foreign Language Film Oscar, Nadine Labaki’s Capernaum (“Chaos”) tells the story of Zain, a Lebanese boy who sues his parents for the “crime” of giving him life. Capernaum follows Zain, a gutsy streetwise child, as he flees his negligent Continue Reading
Another Award for Susan
Written on August 12, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Keith Busha reports more good news for Susan Williams… Dear San Juan Update, It was announced last Sunday that Susan Williams won another award at the Anacortes Art Festival. This time it was the People’s Choice Award. It was especially meaningful to her because it represents the feeling of the viewers that passed thru the Continue Reading
Virtual Reality at the Library
Written on August 12, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
During the past summer San Juan Island Library has been offering opportunities to explore Virtual Reality, courtesy of the Washington State Library and Oculus Inc. This has been very popular and has appealed to people of all ages (although restricted to people over 13 years old). Virtual Reality (VR) equipment allows the user to explore Continue Reading
Fiddler on the Roof Jr.
Written on August 8, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The young “campers” at SJCT’s Musical Theatre Camp this year get to bring a beloved story to the stage. The three-week day camp for experienced young actors culminates in four performances of Fiddler on the Roof JR. This special adaptation of the nine-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof JR. follows Tevye the Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on August 5, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In case you missed previous emails, please note that we have substituted “The Guilty” for another film originally scheduled for August 6th. The Guilty (Den Skyldige) Danish (English subtitles), mystery, thriller Rated R (for language),85 minutes Set in an enclosed room with essentially one actor, and made up entirely of phone conversations, the film employs Continue Reading
Submissions For The 2020 Orcas Island Lit Fest Are Now Open
Written on August 5, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local Artists, Writers and Musicians Encouraged to Apply. The Orcas Island Lit Fest today issued a call to all San Juan County artists, authors and musicians that the submissions window for the 2020 Lit Fest is open until September 15. The third annual Orcas Island Lit Fest will take place April 17-19, 2020. Applicants are Continue Reading
Merchant of Venice: Only Two Weekends Left
Written on August 3, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Once it’s gone, it remains only in the memories of those who saw it. Make one of those memories yours. Playing 7:45 pm Thursdays – Sundays at 1062 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor until August 11. Here are some reviews from the last 3 weeks: Simply, WOW! Absolutely spectacular show of The Merchant of Venice by Continue Reading
Local Artist, Susan Williams wins two Awards at Anacortes Art Festival
Written on August 2, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Many months ago Susan submitted three photos of her work to the jury of the Arts at The Port Exhibition. All three were accepted. While attending the opening of the Anacortes Arts Festival Gala she found that she had won the first ever Bill Mitchell Award. Bill was the man responsible for painting all of Continue Reading
Waterline – Split, Twisted & Bound
Written on August 2, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The awe-inspiring installation in the atrium is the largest and most lyrical shown at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). In Waterline, created by Andrew Shewman, Orcas Island resident, the whale and orca’s flukes move within the art morphing from human to vessel. Several forms make up the total art piece- Mask, Skywolf, Continue Reading
Island Rec- Fall Youth Dance Classes
Written on September 6, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
This fall Island Rec is offering 2 new dance classes taught by Rachelle Radonski! Rachelle has been teaching tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, and lyrical dance for 24 years. She has also designed multiple programs for organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club and the YMCA. Her passion and love of teaching makes her Continue Reading
September 5th Ferry Sing
Written on September 2, 2019 at 8:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
FREE September 5th Ferry Sing featuring the “Island Chordsmen Plus” chorus and “Sound Vibrations” ensemble from San Juan Island. The Island Chordsmen Plus (mixed gender) barbershop chorus from San Juan Island is presenting for the first time, a second free FERRY SING gathering this summer. The first was on August 1st and the last is Continue Reading
Artist and Educator Joins SJIMA Board
Written on September 1, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
New board member, Marney Reynolds brings to the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) her love of art and education. Walking into the museum about 5 years ago she was “amazed and thrilled at the sight of this art showcase and someday dreamed of being a part of it.” Born and raised in Seattle, Continue Reading
Dirt Rich Film Showing at Brickworks
Written on August 31, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
In collaboration with the San Juan Island Fall Farm Tour (https://islandgrownsj.com/), Friday Harbor Film Festival will screen Dirt Rich at 6:30 pm on September 20 at Brickworks. Marcelina Cravat, the film’s director, will lead a lively post-show discussion. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted to support SJI Farm Tours. A pre-show social will begin Continue Reading
Photographic Shenanigans
Written on August 28, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Story by Louise Dustrude The library booth at the Fair was the scene of some photographic shenanigans for four days last week. Beth Helstien, the library’s outreach and volunteer coordinator, snapped photos of fairgoers and then used the Green Screen Wizard app to fit their faces into pictures on the covers of well known books. Continue Reading
The Photographers: Exploration of the Salish Sea
Written on August 27, 2019 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Exhibition currently running at San Juan Islands Museum of Art through September 16, 2019 Scientist and underwater photographer Bruce Kerwin says of his grand prize winning photo, Spiraling Octopus, “I am drawn to the free-flowing form of invertebrates beneath the Salish Sea.” For this shot, he had been shooting a Hooded Nudibranch toward the end Continue Reading
Piano at the Museum
Written on August 26, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Archipelago Collective will present an informal concert at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) on Friday, September 6 from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm. A free concert, open to the public, features the powerhouse piano team, Liz Dorman and Michael Smith, of the Archipelago Collective of the San Juans, playing four-hand piano works. Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on August 26, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, Well this year’s film series is wrapping up with our screening of “Gloria Bell” on Tuesday. I want to thank all of you for meeting us at the movies and supporting your local theatre. As you know, for the past two years, we have not charged for admission, preferring a “pay what Continue Reading
Author Event at the Library
Written on August 23, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister San Juan Island fans of Northwest author Erica Bauermeister take note: She’s returning to the island on Wednesday, August 28, 7:00 pm at the Library to present her latest novel, The Scent Keeper. Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are thrilled to host Erica again and Continue Reading
Fountainsun to Perform at Alchemy Art Center
Written on August 21, 2019 at 8:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alchemy Art Center will host Fountainsun for a return performance almost one year later on Saturday, August 24th at 8pm. The show will take place in the Dome at Alchemy Art Center located at 1255 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor. A $10 donation is requested at the door. Parking is limited, please carpool. Fountainsun is the Continue Reading
Amazing Grace
Written on August 19, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, Well this year’s film series is approaching its end. I want to thank all of you for meeting us at the movies and supporting your local theatre. As you know, for the past two years, we have not charged for admission, preferring a “pay what you can” model that encourages more of Continue Reading
Sway Wild (Featuring Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer)
Written on August 15, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mandy Fer & Dave McGraw are back at it with new perspective, a new name, and a new sound. Sway Wild is their own unique blend of indie-rock, folk, funk and pop, influenced heavily by all the wild things around and within them. Known as a standout electric guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, Mandy Fer fills the stage with Continue Reading
Summer Melodious Notes Over the Harbor
Written on August 14, 2019 at 8:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
After a very successful concert in April, Melodious Notes is trying something new by being in the Gubelman for an evening and afternoon performance. This will give the audience an intimate setting so that they will be able to be up close and personal with the musicians. The performances are designed to be lighter and Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on August 13, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and nominated for a Best Foreign Language Film Oscar, Nadine Labaki’s Capernaum (“Chaos”) tells the story of Zain, a Lebanese boy who sues his parents for the “crime” of giving him life. Capernaum follows Zain, a gutsy streetwise child, as he flees his negligent Continue Reading
Another Award for Susan
Written on August 12, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Keith Busha reports more good news for Susan Williams… Dear San Juan Update, It was announced last Sunday that Susan Williams won another award at the Anacortes Art Festival. This time it was the People’s Choice Award. It was especially meaningful to her because it represents the feeling of the viewers that passed thru the Continue Reading
Virtual Reality at the Library
Written on August 12, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
During the past summer San Juan Island Library has been offering opportunities to explore Virtual Reality, courtesy of the Washington State Library and Oculus Inc. This has been very popular and has appealed to people of all ages (although restricted to people over 13 years old). Virtual Reality (VR) equipment allows the user to explore Continue Reading
Fiddler on the Roof Jr.
Written on August 8, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The young “campers” at SJCT’s Musical Theatre Camp this year get to bring a beloved story to the stage. The three-week day camp for experienced young actors culminates in four performances of Fiddler on the Roof JR. This special adaptation of the nine-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof JR. follows Tevye the Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on August 5, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In case you missed previous emails, please note that we have substituted “The Guilty” for another film originally scheduled for August 6th. The Guilty (Den Skyldige) Danish (English subtitles), mystery, thriller Rated R (for language),85 minutes Set in an enclosed room with essentially one actor, and made up entirely of phone conversations, the film employs Continue Reading
Submissions For The 2020 Orcas Island Lit Fest Are Now Open
Written on August 5, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local Artists, Writers and Musicians Encouraged to Apply. The Orcas Island Lit Fest today issued a call to all San Juan County artists, authors and musicians that the submissions window for the 2020 Lit Fest is open until September 15. The third annual Orcas Island Lit Fest will take place April 17-19, 2020. Applicants are Continue Reading
Merchant of Venice: Only Two Weekends Left
Written on August 3, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Once it’s gone, it remains only in the memories of those who saw it. Make one of those memories yours. Playing 7:45 pm Thursdays – Sundays at 1062 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor until August 11. Here are some reviews from the last 3 weeks: Simply, WOW! Absolutely spectacular show of The Merchant of Venice by Continue Reading
Local Artist, Susan Williams wins two Awards at Anacortes Art Festival
Written on August 2, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Many months ago Susan submitted three photos of her work to the jury of the Arts at The Port Exhibition. All three were accepted. While attending the opening of the Anacortes Arts Festival Gala she found that she had won the first ever Bill Mitchell Award. Bill was the man responsible for painting all of Continue Reading
Waterline – Split, Twisted & Bound
Written on August 2, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The awe-inspiring installation in the atrium is the largest and most lyrical shown at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). In Waterline, created by Andrew Shewman, Orcas Island resident, the whale and orca’s flukes move within the art morphing from human to vessel. Several forms make up the total art piece- Mask, Skywolf, Continue Reading