Topic: Entertainment
Summer Film Series
Written on August 20, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, Here is a description of our next movie… Dark Money Tuesday August 21 7:30 pm Documentary 99 minutes Dark Money examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections and elected officials. The film takes viewers to Montana – a front line Continue Reading
New Director/Instructor at Dance Workshop 2
Written on August 17, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Fall, Dance Workshop 2 welcomes Emily Anton as artistic director and ballet teacher. Owner and current director Lina Downes is so excited to be entrusting Emily with the future of the ballet program that she has run continuously since 2006. Following a successful performing career as a professional ballet dancer in New York City Continue Reading
Randy Hansen Rocks the SJC Fair
Written on August 16, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Randy Hansen’s tribute to Jimi Hendrix was a great way to end Day One of the 2018 SJC Fair. Here are some photo highlights of the event:
Fountainsun with John Bellows and Glenn Hendrick
Written on August 14, 2018 at 8:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Glenn Hendrick shares this musical invitation with you… August is the height of the music season on San Juan Island, with so much to get your feet moving at excellent spots in town like Mr. Believable’s and the San Juan Summer Arts Festival. But for a moment of quiet contemplation and a breath of forest Continue Reading
Last Call for The Tempest
Written on August 10, 2018 at 10:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t miss this. It’s a splendid production and it’s only this weekend and then it’s over. Island Stage Left invites you to its twentieth anniversary production, The Tempest. No tickets or reservations required. Chairs provided. Bring a warm blanket. Donations appreciated. Sit under the stars and take in the beauty of what is often referred Continue Reading
James and the Giant Peach JR
Written on August 7, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Note: This story has been updated to include Cast and Crew. See below… San Juan Community Theatre and San Juan Interiors are proud to present the Theatre Arts for Kids’ Summer Musical Theatre Camp production of Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR! Featuring music and lyrics by the Tony-nominated songwriters Justin Paul and Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on August 6, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, Our next two films deal with the plight of Palestinian refugees confined to a camp within the city of Beirut, Lebanon. The first shows how a small problem can lead to major conflict (sort of like a butterfly flapping its wings can be the start of a hurricane in the Gulf of Continue Reading
Former Local Dramatist Returns Home with 2 Bold Solo Plays and a New Zealand Accent
Written on August 6, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
New Zealand-based Ren Lunicke (formerly Michelle Grube) grew up on San Juan Island part-time, then full-time, then in holiday time, and returns regularly to their home in Roche Harbor. After attending university in neighboring B.C., Canada, they started their professional career with the Island Stage Left, but relationships and opportunities drew them to Seattle for Continue Reading
Sasquatch: Man-Ape or Myth?
Written on August 6, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Sasquatch: Man-Ape or Myth?” with David George Gordon Author and Washington Humanities Speaker David George Gordon evaluates the data gathered about the legendary Northwest icon. David discusses the rules of critical thinking and explains how one can become an effective “citizen scientist” by gathering credible evidence that can be used to substantiate the Sasquatch’s status Continue Reading
Musical Theatre Production Fund
Written on August 2, 2018 at 9:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre is proud to have launched a new Musical Theatre Production Fund. A very generous donor has provided a $10,000 matching gift honoring the Beauty and the Beast production team, led by Director Carol Hooper. The fund will help to cover production costs for SJCT’s upcoming musicals. If you would like to Continue Reading
Enchanted Evening
Written on July 30, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Enchanted Evening: An Operatic Experience Saturday, August 4th, 7:30PM & Sunday, August 5th, 2:00PM These outstanding Seattle performers invite you to join them for an evening of music as varied as it is enjoyable. From classical to modern, from the sublime to the down-right silly, the selections will draw on famous composers from Puccini and Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on July 30, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, here is a description of our next movie: Two Trains Runnin’ Documentary, Music NR 80 minutes Tuesday July 31st at 7:30 pm “Two Trains Runnin’” intermingles two completely unrelated non-fiction threads which converge in the state of Mississippi on June 21, 1964, One of them is triumphant, the other tragic. One is Continue Reading
Island Rec – Movies in the Park 2018
Written on July 28, 2018 at 9:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec’s Free Movies in the Park series for 2018 is right around the corner! Saturday evenings in August (and the 1st of September), beginning at dusk on each Saturday of the month in Sunken Park, Island Rec will be hosting its free event: Movies in the Park. For week one, August 4th, we are Continue Reading
Free Teen Karaoke Pizza Party at San Juan Island Library
Written on July 28, 2018 at 9:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 6:30 PM the San Juan Island Library is hosting a Teen Karaoke Pizza Party. The Party is in celebration of the summer reading program theme, Libraries Rock! Bring your friends and try your hand at Karaoke with a mix of current hits and Broadway show tunes. Sing duets, solos, or Continue Reading
Alchemy Art Center
Written on July 27, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Larry Soll shares this invitation with you… Dear Friends, There is going to be a very special evening of music and celebration for an even more “special” cause. Many of you know Maria Michaelson, an island native who as a teenager traveled by herself to central Africa to learn how village women made incredible sculptures. Continue Reading
SJCT Summer Film Series
Written on July 22, 2018 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Larry Soll invites you to the next Summer Film at SJCT… Fellow Film Buffs, Here is the description for our next movie: Man On The Train Crime, Drama, Comedy, Thriller Rated R 90 minutes French (with subtitles) Tuesday July 24 7:30 pm A good friend who happens to be the emeritus chair of film studies Continue Reading
Shakespeare Under the Stars
Written on July 18, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Opening on San Juan Island tomorrow night is the 20th anniversary production of Island Stage Left: Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”. Island Stage Left also did The Tempest in 1998 as their very first show. With a stellar cast and a beautiful outdoor stage, this is a first class production. Watching “Shakespeare Under the Stars” is a Continue Reading
Wednesdays at the Library
Written on July 18, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Library Presents 3 More Wednesday Afternoon Performances for Children and Families Wednesday, July 18 – Bill Robison gives a one-man show filled with unpredictable, zany comedy and entertainment. Audiences will love this fast-paced, high-energy performance. Wednesday, July 25 – Roberto the Magnificent returns to wow audiences with his amazing juggling and Continue Reading
Contra Dance this Saturday
Written on July 16, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Third Saturday contra dance in Friday Harbor! Please join us for our July contra dance, on Saturday July 21st, at the Grange Hall in Friday Harbor. This time we are featuring Jay Finkelstein as our caller, and Quit Thinkin’ as the band. Jay is one of our favorite callers, hailing from Seattle and providing a Continue Reading
Island Stage Left Presents: The Tempest
Written on July 11, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shakespeare’s Tempest on San Juan Island Shakespeare Under the Stars is back! Island Stage Left’s new production of The Tempest plays on San Juan Island July 19-August 12. This is Shakespeare’s fantasy about a magical island populated by spirits, monsters, a duke-turned-magician, and a group of corrupt castaways including two vicious courtiers and a pair Continue Reading
After the Parade, the Pig War Picnic
Written on July 4, 2018 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
After the Fourth of July parade (approximately 11:30) be sure to join the fun at the Annual Pig War Picnic on the San Juan Historical Museum grounds at 405 Price Street. The Old-Fashioned celebration is proudly presented by San Juan Island Kiwanis Club and features food, games, music, and the presenting of the parade awards. Continue Reading
Buzz by Thor Hanson
Written on July 3, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Islander Thor Hanson has written another lively, informative, and entertaining new book—BUZZ—which is to be released on Tuesday, July 10 with great fanfare at an official launch party hosted by Griffin Bay Bookstore at Brickworks on July 10, 7:00 pm. If you’ve been anxiously awaiting another wonderful book from our favorite biologist, this Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on August 20, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, Here is a description of our next movie… Dark Money Tuesday August 21 7:30 pm Documentary 99 minutes Dark Money examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections and elected officials. The film takes viewers to Montana – a front line Continue Reading
New Director/Instructor at Dance Workshop 2
Written on August 17, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Fall, Dance Workshop 2 welcomes Emily Anton as artistic director and ballet teacher. Owner and current director Lina Downes is so excited to be entrusting Emily with the future of the ballet program that she has run continuously since 2006. Following a successful performing career as a professional ballet dancer in New York City Continue Reading
Randy Hansen Rocks the SJC Fair
Written on August 16, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Randy Hansen’s tribute to Jimi Hendrix was a great way to end Day One of the 2018 SJC Fair. Here are some photo highlights of the event:
Fountainsun with John Bellows and Glenn Hendrick
Written on August 14, 2018 at 8:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Glenn Hendrick shares this musical invitation with you… August is the height of the music season on San Juan Island, with so much to get your feet moving at excellent spots in town like Mr. Believable’s and the San Juan Summer Arts Festival. But for a moment of quiet contemplation and a breath of forest Continue Reading
Last Call for The Tempest
Written on August 10, 2018 at 10:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t miss this. It’s a splendid production and it’s only this weekend and then it’s over. Island Stage Left invites you to its twentieth anniversary production, The Tempest. No tickets or reservations required. Chairs provided. Bring a warm blanket. Donations appreciated. Sit under the stars and take in the beauty of what is often referred Continue Reading
James and the Giant Peach JR
Written on August 7, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Note: This story has been updated to include Cast and Crew. See below… San Juan Community Theatre and San Juan Interiors are proud to present the Theatre Arts for Kids’ Summer Musical Theatre Camp production of Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR! Featuring music and lyrics by the Tony-nominated songwriters Justin Paul and Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on August 6, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, Our next two films deal with the plight of Palestinian refugees confined to a camp within the city of Beirut, Lebanon. The first shows how a small problem can lead to major conflict (sort of like a butterfly flapping its wings can be the start of a hurricane in the Gulf of Continue Reading
Former Local Dramatist Returns Home with 2 Bold Solo Plays and a New Zealand Accent
Written on August 6, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
New Zealand-based Ren Lunicke (formerly Michelle Grube) grew up on San Juan Island part-time, then full-time, then in holiday time, and returns regularly to their home in Roche Harbor. After attending university in neighboring B.C., Canada, they started their professional career with the Island Stage Left, but relationships and opportunities drew them to Seattle for Continue Reading
Sasquatch: Man-Ape or Myth?
Written on August 6, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Sasquatch: Man-Ape or Myth?” with David George Gordon Author and Washington Humanities Speaker David George Gordon evaluates the data gathered about the legendary Northwest icon. David discusses the rules of critical thinking and explains how one can become an effective “citizen scientist” by gathering credible evidence that can be used to substantiate the Sasquatch’s status Continue Reading
Musical Theatre Production Fund
Written on August 2, 2018 at 9:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre is proud to have launched a new Musical Theatre Production Fund. A very generous donor has provided a $10,000 matching gift honoring the Beauty and the Beast production team, led by Director Carol Hooper. The fund will help to cover production costs for SJCT’s upcoming musicals. If you would like to Continue Reading
Enchanted Evening
Written on July 30, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Enchanted Evening: An Operatic Experience Saturday, August 4th, 7:30PM & Sunday, August 5th, 2:00PM These outstanding Seattle performers invite you to join them for an evening of music as varied as it is enjoyable. From classical to modern, from the sublime to the down-right silly, the selections will draw on famous composers from Puccini and Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on July 30, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, here is a description of our next movie: Two Trains Runnin’ Documentary, Music NR 80 minutes Tuesday July 31st at 7:30 pm “Two Trains Runnin’” intermingles two completely unrelated non-fiction threads which converge in the state of Mississippi on June 21, 1964, One of them is triumphant, the other tragic. One is Continue Reading
Island Rec – Movies in the Park 2018
Written on July 28, 2018 at 9:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec’s Free Movies in the Park series for 2018 is right around the corner! Saturday evenings in August (and the 1st of September), beginning at dusk on each Saturday of the month in Sunken Park, Island Rec will be hosting its free event: Movies in the Park. For week one, August 4th, we are Continue Reading
Free Teen Karaoke Pizza Party at San Juan Island Library
Written on July 28, 2018 at 9:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 6:30 PM the San Juan Island Library is hosting a Teen Karaoke Pizza Party. The Party is in celebration of the summer reading program theme, Libraries Rock! Bring your friends and try your hand at Karaoke with a mix of current hits and Broadway show tunes. Sing duets, solos, or Continue Reading
Alchemy Art Center
Written on July 27, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Larry Soll shares this invitation with you… Dear Friends, There is going to be a very special evening of music and celebration for an even more “special” cause. Many of you know Maria Michaelson, an island native who as a teenager traveled by herself to central Africa to learn how village women made incredible sculptures. Continue Reading
SJCT Summer Film Series
Written on July 22, 2018 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Larry Soll invites you to the next Summer Film at SJCT… Fellow Film Buffs, Here is the description for our next movie: Man On The Train Crime, Drama, Comedy, Thriller Rated R 90 minutes French (with subtitles) Tuesday July 24 7:30 pm A good friend who happens to be the emeritus chair of film studies Continue Reading
Shakespeare Under the Stars
Written on July 18, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Opening on San Juan Island tomorrow night is the 20th anniversary production of Island Stage Left: Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”. Island Stage Left also did The Tempest in 1998 as their very first show. With a stellar cast and a beautiful outdoor stage, this is a first class production. Watching “Shakespeare Under the Stars” is a Continue Reading
Wednesdays at the Library
Written on July 18, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Library Presents 3 More Wednesday Afternoon Performances for Children and Families Wednesday, July 18 – Bill Robison gives a one-man show filled with unpredictable, zany comedy and entertainment. Audiences will love this fast-paced, high-energy performance. Wednesday, July 25 – Roberto the Magnificent returns to wow audiences with his amazing juggling and Continue Reading
Contra Dance this Saturday
Written on July 16, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Third Saturday contra dance in Friday Harbor! Please join us for our July contra dance, on Saturday July 21st, at the Grange Hall in Friday Harbor. This time we are featuring Jay Finkelstein as our caller, and Quit Thinkin’ as the band. Jay is one of our favorite callers, hailing from Seattle and providing a Continue Reading
Island Stage Left Presents: The Tempest
Written on July 11, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shakespeare’s Tempest on San Juan Island Shakespeare Under the Stars is back! Island Stage Left’s new production of The Tempest plays on San Juan Island July 19-August 12. This is Shakespeare’s fantasy about a magical island populated by spirits, monsters, a duke-turned-magician, and a group of corrupt castaways including two vicious courtiers and a pair Continue Reading
After the Parade, the Pig War Picnic
Written on July 4, 2018 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
After the Fourth of July parade (approximately 11:30) be sure to join the fun at the Annual Pig War Picnic on the San Juan Historical Museum grounds at 405 Price Street. The Old-Fashioned celebration is proudly presented by San Juan Island Kiwanis Club and features food, games, music, and the presenting of the parade awards. Continue Reading
Buzz by Thor Hanson
Written on July 3, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Islander Thor Hanson has written another lively, informative, and entertaining new book—BUZZ—which is to be released on Tuesday, July 10 with great fanfare at an official launch party hosted by Griffin Bay Bookstore at Brickworks on July 10, 7:00 pm. If you’ve been anxiously awaiting another wonderful book from our favorite biologist, this Continue Reading