Topic: Arts
The SJC Fair is Booking Entertainment Now
Written on April 19, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2018 San Juan County Fair is sure to be “Rockin’” this year! Each year the Fair hosts various acts from local to regional (Pacific Northwest) and this year is no exception, however, performance slots are filling up fast. Have you ever wanted to perform at the Fair? Do you have a special talent? Hurry, Continue Reading
Dudley Dance
Written on April 13, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join the SJI Grange for a “Dudley Dance” at the Grange Hall in Friday Harbor on Monday April 23rd. Dudley Laufman is a legendary contra dance caller and musician who has spent a lifetime calling and playing dances throughout rural New England. His influence and popularity created the wave of interest in old-time dancing and Continue Reading
In the Mailbag
Written on April 13, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
What’s in the mailbag this morning? Here’s a letter from the SJI Museum of Art… The board of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) would like to thank the San Juan Island Community Foundation for its support. Working with the many island nonprofits helps keep the Community Foundation current in community needs and Continue Reading
Score, a film music documentary
Written on April 10, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival, is very excited to announce; world class Composer Alex Shapiro will attend our screening and participate in the Q & A for Score, a film music documentary; our 2017 Audience Favorite. Tuesday April 17, 7 PM at the Grange. Alex’s compositions have been featured in many films so she will Continue Reading
Films at Brickworks
Written on April 10, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Mary Janes: Women of Weed” directed by Windy Borman and “Be Good Now”(short) directed by Tyler Roberts Join filmmaker Windy Borman as she explores the movement to end marijuana prohibition, her own relationship to the plant, and the stereotypes surrounding it. Through a series of empowering and educational interviews with a broad diversity of women Continue Reading
A First for Melodious Notes …
Written on April 9, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island’s annual showcase of island and Northwest chamber musicians adds a “custom-made” composition to its repertoire in 2018. Melodious Notes Over the Harbor will be presented at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. Highlighting the concert is the premiere of San Juan Island composer Alex Shapiro’s “Water Voyages,” Continue Reading
Acclaimed Watercolor Artist at Arctic Raven
Written on April 9, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Arctic Raven Gallery at 130 South First Street in Friday Harbor is proud to showcase the vibrant watercolors of nationally acclaimed Oneida / Iroquois artist Lisa Fifield. Inspired by tales of the Iroquois Spirit World, Fifield captures the intimate connection between animals and humans. Whether helping or learning from each other, transforming, or shapeshifting, Continue Reading
Orcas Island Lit Fest
Written on April 9, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orcas Island Lit Fest Day-Passes Go On Sale This Week Islanders Receive 10% Discount Due to the widespread demand, the Orcas Island Lit Fest announced today that single day pass tickets will be made available for purchase at www.oilf.org. Starting Monday, April 9, ticket buyers will have the option of purchasing 1-Day Only tickets allowing Continue Reading
Play with Words – Tips on Writing Nature Inspired Poetry
Written on April 6, 2018 at 2:19 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Our natural world provides kids with everyday explorations that spark the senses, insight wonder, and give them tangible experiences to share through writing. Join Tanja Williamson from the Land Bank, and Raena Parsons from San Juan Island National Historical Park, at the Westside Lake Bird Blind for tips on writing nature inspired poetry. Saturday, April Continue Reading
FHFF Online Auction
Written on April 5, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Support your local film festival and get some cool auction items at the same time. Visit the Friday Harbor Film Festival website to bid at www.fhff.org/auction. Here are some of the items offered: Vancouver Island Getaway – Airfare – 2 R/T airfares from Friday Harbor to Sydney, B.C. on Northstar Tours, and admission for two Continue Reading
2018 San Juan County Fair Poster is Here
Written on April 4, 2018 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Fair is excited to announce the collaborative creation of Grace Brown and Kristine Brown of San Juan Island. Their interpretation of the 2018 theme “Rockin’ the Salish Sea” was chosen by the Fair Board as the 2018 Poster! Prints of this poster will be available to business owners who are willing Continue Reading
A Creative Community Experience at SJCT April 8
Written on April 3, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
ARTRAGEOUS takes theater and art to a new level in a unique interactive stage experience that pops with color, art, music, and dance. The touring group lands at San Juan Community Theatre on Sunday, April 8 at 5:00 p.m. in the Whittier Theatre. This one of a kind crossover event pays tribute to a Continue Reading
Get that Groove on at San Juan Singers Spring Concert
Written on April 2, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island’s community chorus wants islanders to leave those “Rainy Days and Mondays” behind and “Let the Sunshine In” by “Feelin’ Groovy” at their spring concert at San Juan Community Theatre on Friday and Saturday, April 6-7 at 7:30 p.m. The San Juan Singers team up with the celebrated San Juan Island rock group, Continue Reading
San Juan Summer Arts Festival
Written on April 2, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all artists – Claire from the SJC Arts Council shares this information on the arts festival coming up in August. Vendor applications are now available… The 2018 San Juan Summer Arts Festival will take place the FIVE Fridays in August 2018 at Brickworks Plaza in Downtown Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. Come join us Continue Reading
Portrait of Imogen
Written on March 30, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meg Partridge, cinematographer, director and producer is presenting her Academy Award nominated film Portrait of Imogen on April 7. She will share personal memories of life with her iconic grandmother, photographer Imogen Cunningham. The event, part of the Art As A Voice series will be held at the San Juan Grange on First Street in Continue Reading
Do You Have Spirit?
Written on March 30, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Stage Left is looking for 6 people to be spirits in this summer’s 20th anniversary production of “The Tempest”. All ages, shapes, sizes and ethnicities considered but must be able to move easily and sing a little. Rehearsals begin June 6th and show closes August 12th. Please email Helen at [email protected] if you are interested.
The SJC Fair is Booking Entertainment Now
Written on April 19, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2018 San Juan County Fair is sure to be “Rockin’” this year! Each year the Fair hosts various acts from local to regional (Pacific Northwest) and this year is no exception, however, performance slots are filling up fast. Have you ever wanted to perform at the Fair? Do you have a special talent? Hurry, Continue Reading
Dudley Dance
Written on April 13, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join the SJI Grange for a “Dudley Dance” at the Grange Hall in Friday Harbor on Monday April 23rd. Dudley Laufman is a legendary contra dance caller and musician who has spent a lifetime calling and playing dances throughout rural New England. His influence and popularity created the wave of interest in old-time dancing and Continue Reading
In the Mailbag
Written on April 13, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
What’s in the mailbag this morning? Here’s a letter from the SJI Museum of Art… The board of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) would like to thank the San Juan Island Community Foundation for its support. Working with the many island nonprofits helps keep the Community Foundation current in community needs and Continue Reading
Score, a film music documentary
Written on April 10, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival, is very excited to announce; world class Composer Alex Shapiro will attend our screening and participate in the Q & A for Score, a film music documentary; our 2017 Audience Favorite. Tuesday April 17, 7 PM at the Grange. Alex’s compositions have been featured in many films so she will Continue Reading
Films at Brickworks
Written on April 10, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Mary Janes: Women of Weed” directed by Windy Borman and “Be Good Now”(short) directed by Tyler Roberts Join filmmaker Windy Borman as she explores the movement to end marijuana prohibition, her own relationship to the plant, and the stereotypes surrounding it. Through a series of empowering and educational interviews with a broad diversity of women Continue Reading
A First for Melodious Notes …
Written on April 9, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island’s annual showcase of island and Northwest chamber musicians adds a “custom-made” composition to its repertoire in 2018. Melodious Notes Over the Harbor will be presented at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. Highlighting the concert is the premiere of San Juan Island composer Alex Shapiro’s “Water Voyages,” Continue Reading
Acclaimed Watercolor Artist at Arctic Raven
Written on April 9, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Arctic Raven Gallery at 130 South First Street in Friday Harbor is proud to showcase the vibrant watercolors of nationally acclaimed Oneida / Iroquois artist Lisa Fifield. Inspired by tales of the Iroquois Spirit World, Fifield captures the intimate connection between animals and humans. Whether helping or learning from each other, transforming, or shapeshifting, Continue Reading
Orcas Island Lit Fest
Written on April 9, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orcas Island Lit Fest Day-Passes Go On Sale This Week Islanders Receive 10% Discount Due to the widespread demand, the Orcas Island Lit Fest announced today that single day pass tickets will be made available for purchase at www.oilf.org. Starting Monday, April 9, ticket buyers will have the option of purchasing 1-Day Only tickets allowing Continue Reading
Play with Words – Tips on Writing Nature Inspired Poetry
Written on April 6, 2018 at 2:19 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Our natural world provides kids with everyday explorations that spark the senses, insight wonder, and give them tangible experiences to share through writing. Join Tanja Williamson from the Land Bank, and Raena Parsons from San Juan Island National Historical Park, at the Westside Lake Bird Blind for tips on writing nature inspired poetry. Saturday, April Continue Reading
FHFF Online Auction
Written on April 5, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Support your local film festival and get some cool auction items at the same time. Visit the Friday Harbor Film Festival website to bid at www.fhff.org/auction. Here are some of the items offered: Vancouver Island Getaway – Airfare – 2 R/T airfares from Friday Harbor to Sydney, B.C. on Northstar Tours, and admission for two Continue Reading
2018 San Juan County Fair Poster is Here
Written on April 4, 2018 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Fair is excited to announce the collaborative creation of Grace Brown and Kristine Brown of San Juan Island. Their interpretation of the 2018 theme “Rockin’ the Salish Sea” was chosen by the Fair Board as the 2018 Poster! Prints of this poster will be available to business owners who are willing Continue Reading
A Creative Community Experience at SJCT April 8
Written on April 3, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
ARTRAGEOUS takes theater and art to a new level in a unique interactive stage experience that pops with color, art, music, and dance. The touring group lands at San Juan Community Theatre on Sunday, April 8 at 5:00 p.m. in the Whittier Theatre. This one of a kind crossover event pays tribute to a Continue Reading
Get that Groove on at San Juan Singers Spring Concert
Written on April 2, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island’s community chorus wants islanders to leave those “Rainy Days and Mondays” behind and “Let the Sunshine In” by “Feelin’ Groovy” at their spring concert at San Juan Community Theatre on Friday and Saturday, April 6-7 at 7:30 p.m. The San Juan Singers team up with the celebrated San Juan Island rock group, Continue Reading
San Juan Summer Arts Festival
Written on April 2, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all artists – Claire from the SJC Arts Council shares this information on the arts festival coming up in August. Vendor applications are now available… The 2018 San Juan Summer Arts Festival will take place the FIVE Fridays in August 2018 at Brickworks Plaza in Downtown Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. Come join us Continue Reading
Portrait of Imogen
Written on March 30, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meg Partridge, cinematographer, director and producer is presenting her Academy Award nominated film Portrait of Imogen on April 7. She will share personal memories of life with her iconic grandmother, photographer Imogen Cunningham. The event, part of the Art As A Voice series will be held at the San Juan Grange on First Street in Continue Reading
Do You Have Spirit?
Written on March 30, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Stage Left is looking for 6 people to be spirits in this summer’s 20th anniversary production of “The Tempest”. All ages, shapes, sizes and ethnicities considered but must be able to move easily and sing a little. Rehearsals begin June 6th and show closes August 12th. Please email Helen at [email protected] if you are interested.