Topic: Arts

High School Art Competition

Written on April 11, 2017 at 9:06 am, by

WA State Rep. Rick Larsen writes to share this contest information with you… Dear Neighbor: Are you a creative high school student in Washington’s 2nd Congressional District? Do you know someone who is? Showcase your artwork in this year’s Congressional Art Competition! The winning artist will have their piece displayed in the U.S. Capitol for  Continue Reading

Talent Show Results

Written on April 10, 2017 at 5:20 am, by

Friday Harbor Grange #225 and Community Treasures sponsored the Grange Spring Talent Contest on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the FH Middle School Commons. There were 10 entries and three awesome judges: Laura Concord, Julie Hanks, and Bobby Ryan. Master of Ceremonies was Dorian Oliver. The evening was joyful, positive, and a cheerful audience applauded  Continue Reading

Staff addition at SJCT

Written on April 9, 2017 at 5:27 am, by

San Juan Community Theatre’s new Office and Events Assistant, Jane Fox, brings a variety of experience to her new job. Fox first moved to the island seven years ago from Boston (where she’d earned her Masters in Journalism) to be a photographer for the San Juan Preservation Trust. She later worked as a reporter at  Continue Reading

Calling All Local Performers

Written on April 8, 2017 at 5:21 am, by

The San Juan County Fair calls for local performer applications Calling all performers for the 2017 San Juan County Fair, applications are being accepted. Performers from the San Juan Islands and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply online now! The 2017 San Juan County Fair will be held Wednesday through Saturday, August 16th-19th at the  Continue Reading

Design a License Plate for the SJ Islands!

Written on April 4, 2017 at 5:32 am, by

San Juan Islands Specialty Plate Design Initiative What is this all about?  This initiative encourages the public to help create and select a specialty license plate that will generate funds on an annual basis for the conservation and stewardship of natural, agricultural, historic and cultural resources in the San Juan Islands.  Who is running this  Continue Reading

An Evening of Poetry

Written on March 31, 2017 at 6:57 pm, by

Griffin Bay Bookstore & The San Juan Island Library are celebrating National Poetry Month with Washington State Poet Laureate Tod Marshall on Saturday, April 1st, 7:00 pm at the Library. Tod Marshall, a poet and professor at Gonzaga University, is the author most recently of Bugle (2014), which won the Washington State Book Award in 2015. He is also the  Continue Reading

WSF Summer Schedule Cover Contest

Written on March 30, 2017 at 5:22 am, by

Calling all high school students: Washington State Ferries is looking for a sunny new look for the summer 2017 sailing schedule. THey want you to create and submit original artwork based on the theme “Summer sightings on the ferry.” Don’t delay – entries must be received by April 10. More info and contest rules on the WSDOT Blog.

Best of the Fest!

Written on March 30, 2017 at 5:21 am, by

Do you know anyone in New York? Or anyone who’s going to be in New York this weekend? If so, the Friday Harbor Film Festival would like you to let them know that they are in New York this weekend too showing the Best of the Fest – a one day event with the winning  Continue Reading

Taylor 2 Dance Troupe

Written on March 30, 2017 at 5:20 am, by

The Taylor 2 dance troupe arrives in Friday Harbor Sunday, April 2 for both a free master dance class for all ages (2:00 pm) and an evening performance (7:30 pm) at San Juan Community Theatre. One of the “grandfathers” of American modern dance, choreographer Paul Taylor established Taylor 2 in 1993 to ensure that his  Continue Reading

Happening This Weekend

Written on March 29, 2017 at 5:49 pm, by

Julie Hagn of Isle Seat Theater reminds you this is coming to town this weekend… Mod Carousel is bringing an evening of tantalizing tease with a mix of both classical and neo burlesque flavors to Friday Harbor! Mod Carousel is a multidisciplinary boylesque collective featuring the talents of Paris Original, Trojan Original, the Luminous Pariah,  Continue Reading

Spring Break Workshop for Kids at SJCT

Written on March 29, 2017 at 5:25 am, by

Island youngsters have a chance to explore Adventures in Theatre as part of their spring break fun in April. San Juan Community Theatre’s Theatre Arts for Kids program is offering two sessions for elementary school age children from Monday through Friday, April 10-14. FHHS & FHMS Drama Director Jenni Merritt and vocal coach Jamie Mountford  Continue Reading

Melodious Notes Over the Harbor

Written on March 26, 2017 at 5:21 am, by

Classical Charms at SJCT April 1 The annual Melodious Notes Over the Harbor concert takes center stage at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. Clarinetist Sue Collado, a former principal clarinetist for the La Jolla Symphony, set out to create the annual chamber music event on the Whittier stage six  Continue Reading

Open House and Artist’s Reception

Written on March 23, 2017 at 12:15 pm, by

Sophie Rice LMP, of Sole Intentions Studio and Island Ashiatsu, and local artist Mattias Anderson invite you to their first Open House and Artist’s Reception. Island Ashiatsu will be offering 10% off all Gift Certificates purchased and massages booked that day. Ashiatsu, also known as Oriental Barefoot Bar Therapy, is a modality utilizing body weight  Continue Reading

Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer

Written on March 22, 2017 at 5:58 am, by

The Island’s Own at SJCT Tickets are moving fast for Pacific Northwest-based songwriter duo Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer in concert this Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 pm, at the San Juan Community Theatre.  (Their first concert here in 2015 was a near sell-out). The duo is showcasing songs from their latest self-produced/recorded release Off-Grid Lo Fi, an intimate, authentic and  Continue Reading

A Poetry Walk Up Mount Grant Preserve

Written on March 22, 2017 at 5:45 am, by

April is Poetry Month – let’s celebrate the poetry of nature! The Poetry Walk will feature readings by local poetry lovers of nature-inspired poems as we enjoy a leisurely stroll to the summit of Mount Grant Preserve where visiting Washington State Poet Laureate, Tod Marshall, will share some of his favorites. Note: the mile walk to  Continue Reading

FHFF Winter Film Series

Written on March 21, 2017 at 5:54 am, by

The Friday Harbor Film Festival Winter Series presents an audience favorite: BLOOD LIONS. Blood Lions follows acclaimed environmental journalist and safari operator, Ian Michler, and Rick Swazey, an American hunter, on their journey to uncover the realities about the multi-million dollar predator breeding and canned lion hunting industries in South Africa. At the Grange, Tuesday,  Continue Reading