Topic: Arts
Cloud Stories – Meet Local Author K. Thor Jensen
Written on April 25, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
K. Thor Jensen will present his latest comic on Saturday, May 6, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Griffin Bay Bookstore. If you want to have an extra bit of fun meeting Thor, purchase a copy of Cloud Stories and he’ll draw your portrait in the aspect of a cloud. Cloud Stories is the first new Continue Reading
Children’s Festival Poster Contest Winners!
Written on April 25, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to present the winners of the Annual Children’s Festival Poster Contest. 1st Place: Lupita Soto 2nd Place: Emily Atwell 3rdPlace: Eleanor Rollins Runner Up: Jennifer Torres Runner Up: Jaida Clark Runner Up: Ellie Lehman If you are listed above, please drop by the Island Rec office to claim your prize and have Continue Reading
Design a License Plate
Written on April 24, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Call for Artists: Design a License Plate for the San Juan Islands! The Terrestrial Managers Group and the Madrona Institute are kicking off their San Juan Islands Specialty License Plate Design Initiative with a contest! The initiative encourages the public to help create and select a specialty license plate that will generate funds for the Continue Reading
Sunrise over Mt. Baker
Written on April 21, 2017 at 9:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes captured this beautiful sunrise photo from the redeye ferry. A gorgeous beginning to your Friday. Thanks for sharing Kevin!
Drive-In Season
Written on April 20, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s almost that time of year again—Drive-In Season! This season, the San Juan County Fairgrounds is featuring three films: June 23rd: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty June 30th: Sixteen Candles July 7th: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Parking is first come, first served and will start at 8:30pm, taller vehicles and/or vehicles with storage Continue Reading
SJI Young Musicians Showcase
Written on April 19, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come Listen to Emerging Island Talent at the SJI Young Musicians Showcase What sounds are the next generation crafting under the radar? Join us at The San Juan Island Grange on Thursday, April 27th and hear for yourself! The kids are alright! Music teachers at Spring Street International School and Friday Harbor High School have Continue Reading
Island Senior: No Age Limit To Creative Expression
Written on April 19, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
By Peggy Sue McRae – If you are an athlete your career may end before you reach 40, other careers may offer retirement at 50 or 60, but if you are an artist, you may be hitting your stride at 80. Michelangelo, Monet, and Matisse created some of their greatest works when they were in their Continue Reading
Kids and Canoes
Written on April 18, 2017 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kids and Canoes: Build-Paddle-Share, Kick-off and Open House April 21, 6 p.m., Friday Harbor High School STEM Building Community organizations on San Juan Island have developed a pilot project with Lummi Nation member and Master Canoe builder, Dean Washington, to build Coast Salish style cedar strip canoes in the San Juan Islands with students in Continue Reading
Hanging Basket Class
Written on April 18, 2017 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Plant Now For Summer Glory! Participants in this class will assemble a 12” hanging container with growing medium, choice starter plants for sun or shade exposure and plenty of free advice. Bring your own gloves, tools, beverage and snack. Though a container and plants are provided you may choose to bring a favorite hanging container. Continue Reading
FHMS Art Exhibit at the Library
Written on April 17, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Thursday, April 20 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm the public is invited to attend an art opening in celebration of the middle school art program. Come see artwork created by middle school students and meet the art instructor, Leisha Holmes. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Melina Lagios at the Library Continue Reading
New Gallery Owner
Written on April 16, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Studios has a new owner. Kris Drain just moved to Friday Harbor a little over a week ago and took over ownership of the gallery on Wednesday the 12th. She was a gallery director at Martin Lawrence Gallery in Dallas from 2012 – 2015 selling high end art pieces like Andy Warhol and Picasso. She had Continue Reading
An Evening of Science Fiction
Written on April 14, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore & The San Juan Island Library Are Presenting An Evening of Science Fiction with Eva Elasigue If you have a penchant for space travel or losing yourself in the mysteries of the galaxy with a good story, don’t miss Eva Elasigue reading from her first book in the Bones of Starlight series, Wednesday Continue Reading
CATS Gourmet Bake Sale April 15
Written on April 12, 2017 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
Homemade holiday treats, a Spring raffle basket and a chance to win a very special cake are part of the Community Arts Theatre Society’s (CATS) annual Elegant Edibles on Saturday, April 15. The gourmet bake sale is from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the San Juan Community Theatre’s lobby and features dozens of elegantly Continue Reading
Flea Market April 29
Written on April 12, 2017 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2017 Spring Flea Market is Saturday, April 29th 9:00am until 2:00pm (yes, two extra hours longer than previous markets!) in the main building at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. Spaces are already filling up—Are you interested in becoming a vendor? Visit the Fairgrounds website www.sjcfair.org and get your registration form today!
Kate on the Radio!
Written on April 11, 2017 at 9:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kate Schuman invites you to tune-in to Ellensburg Radio tonight… Hi San Juan Island, I just got a last-minute booking on Ellensburg Community Radio (ECR) for a show called Americana Live, streaming tonight (Tuesday) at 7:00. I’ll be presenting original tunes and talking about my home town with host Don Shriner. The program will be Continue Reading
“Sensational” Auditions April 22
Written on April 11, 2017 at 9:07 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s no secret that the San Juan Islands are full of extremely talented folks—almost 30 years of a thriving community theater sure proves that! So why not celebrate that creativity with a high-spirited, cabaret-style variety show? Auditions are scheduled for San Juan Community Theatre’s Sensational Summer Variety Show on Saturday, April 22 from 1:00 p.m. Continue Reading
Cloud Stories – Meet Local Author K. Thor Jensen
Written on April 25, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
K. Thor Jensen will present his latest comic on Saturday, May 6, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Griffin Bay Bookstore. If you want to have an extra bit of fun meeting Thor, purchase a copy of Cloud Stories and he’ll draw your portrait in the aspect of a cloud. Cloud Stories is the first new Continue Reading
Children’s Festival Poster Contest Winners!
Written on April 25, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to present the winners of the Annual Children’s Festival Poster Contest. 1st Place: Lupita Soto 2nd Place: Emily Atwell 3rdPlace: Eleanor Rollins Runner Up: Jennifer Torres Runner Up: Jaida Clark Runner Up: Ellie Lehman If you are listed above, please drop by the Island Rec office to claim your prize and have Continue Reading
Design a License Plate
Written on April 24, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Call for Artists: Design a License Plate for the San Juan Islands! The Terrestrial Managers Group and the Madrona Institute are kicking off their San Juan Islands Specialty License Plate Design Initiative with a contest! The initiative encourages the public to help create and select a specialty license plate that will generate funds for the Continue Reading
Sunrise over Mt. Baker
Written on April 21, 2017 at 9:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes captured this beautiful sunrise photo from the redeye ferry. A gorgeous beginning to your Friday. Thanks for sharing Kevin!
Drive-In Season
Written on April 20, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s almost that time of year again—Drive-In Season! This season, the San Juan County Fairgrounds is featuring three films: June 23rd: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty June 30th: Sixteen Candles July 7th: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Parking is first come, first served and will start at 8:30pm, taller vehicles and/or vehicles with storage Continue Reading
SJI Young Musicians Showcase
Written on April 19, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come Listen to Emerging Island Talent at the SJI Young Musicians Showcase What sounds are the next generation crafting under the radar? Join us at The San Juan Island Grange on Thursday, April 27th and hear for yourself! The kids are alright! Music teachers at Spring Street International School and Friday Harbor High School have Continue Reading
Island Senior: No Age Limit To Creative Expression
Written on April 19, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
By Peggy Sue McRae – If you are an athlete your career may end before you reach 40, other careers may offer retirement at 50 or 60, but if you are an artist, you may be hitting your stride at 80. Michelangelo, Monet, and Matisse created some of their greatest works when they were in their Continue Reading
Kids and Canoes
Written on April 18, 2017 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kids and Canoes: Build-Paddle-Share, Kick-off and Open House April 21, 6 p.m., Friday Harbor High School STEM Building Community organizations on San Juan Island have developed a pilot project with Lummi Nation member and Master Canoe builder, Dean Washington, to build Coast Salish style cedar strip canoes in the San Juan Islands with students in Continue Reading
Hanging Basket Class
Written on April 18, 2017 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Plant Now For Summer Glory! Participants in this class will assemble a 12” hanging container with growing medium, choice starter plants for sun or shade exposure and plenty of free advice. Bring your own gloves, tools, beverage and snack. Though a container and plants are provided you may choose to bring a favorite hanging container. Continue Reading
FHMS Art Exhibit at the Library
Written on April 17, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Thursday, April 20 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm the public is invited to attend an art opening in celebration of the middle school art program. Come see artwork created by middle school students and meet the art instructor, Leisha Holmes. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Melina Lagios at the Library Continue Reading
New Gallery Owner
Written on April 16, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Studios has a new owner. Kris Drain just moved to Friday Harbor a little over a week ago and took over ownership of the gallery on Wednesday the 12th. She was a gallery director at Martin Lawrence Gallery in Dallas from 2012 – 2015 selling high end art pieces like Andy Warhol and Picasso. She had Continue Reading
An Evening of Science Fiction
Written on April 14, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore & The San Juan Island Library Are Presenting An Evening of Science Fiction with Eva Elasigue If you have a penchant for space travel or losing yourself in the mysteries of the galaxy with a good story, don’t miss Eva Elasigue reading from her first book in the Bones of Starlight series, Wednesday Continue Reading
CATS Gourmet Bake Sale April 15
Written on April 12, 2017 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
Homemade holiday treats, a Spring raffle basket and a chance to win a very special cake are part of the Community Arts Theatre Society’s (CATS) annual Elegant Edibles on Saturday, April 15. The gourmet bake sale is from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the San Juan Community Theatre’s lobby and features dozens of elegantly Continue Reading
Flea Market April 29
Written on April 12, 2017 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2017 Spring Flea Market is Saturday, April 29th 9:00am until 2:00pm (yes, two extra hours longer than previous markets!) in the main building at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. Spaces are already filling up—Are you interested in becoming a vendor? Visit the Fairgrounds website www.sjcfair.org and get your registration form today!
Kate on the Radio!
Written on April 11, 2017 at 9:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kate Schuman invites you to tune-in to Ellensburg Radio tonight… Hi San Juan Island, I just got a last-minute booking on Ellensburg Community Radio (ECR) for a show called Americana Live, streaming tonight (Tuesday) at 7:00. I’ll be presenting original tunes and talking about my home town with host Don Shriner. The program will be Continue Reading
“Sensational” Auditions April 22
Written on April 11, 2017 at 9:07 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s no secret that the San Juan Islands are full of extremely talented folks—almost 30 years of a thriving community theater sure proves that! So why not celebrate that creativity with a high-spirited, cabaret-style variety show? Auditions are scheduled for San Juan Community Theatre’s Sensational Summer Variety Show on Saturday, April 22 from 1:00 p.m. Continue Reading