Topic: Entertainment
Orcas Island Lit Fest Call to Writers
Written on January 10, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all San Juan County writers. The deadline for proposals for participating in the Orcas Island Lit Fest is this Friday, January 12th! Apply to be a part of our program or to give a reading at our Friday night Lit Walk (which highlights local and emerging talents.) For more information and to apply visit Continue Reading
Taking a Stand
Written on January 9, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yesterday San Juan Islanders took a stand In Olympia. Joined By Senator Kevin Ranker on the front steps of the State Capital building on the first day of the legislative session are Patrick Kirby, Jane Wentworth, Gretchen Alison, Liza Michaelson and Steve Porten. The group urged legislators to pass the Carbon Tax Bill, the Oil Continue Reading
Mod Carousel: “Oui Oui”
Written on January 8, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Burlesque is back in Friday Harbor to entertain us with a new show! “Oui Oui” is an evening of tantalizing tease and talent that will surely brighten those mid-winter doldrums. The 2017 local performance was an all out hit, definitely leaving the audience wanting more! “This is an amazing show filled with great dancing, fun, Continue Reading
Musical Theatre Workshop for Kids
Written on January 5, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
New! Musical Theatre Workshop for Kids Island youngsters get a chance to experience the music and dance of such classics as West Side Story, Oklahoma, and My Fair Lady this winter. San Juan Community Theatre is holding a Classic Musical Theatre Workshop for kids in grades 2-5 on Monday afternoons from January 22 through February Continue Reading
Best of the Fest
Written on January 2, 2018 at 9:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival presents their January “Best of the Fest”, featuring two films nominated for the 2018 Academy Award for Best Documentary. First it’s “An Inconvenient Sequel” on January 2nd, followed by “Chasing Coral” on the 16th. Both films show at the Grange at 7:00 pm. Admission by donation. Begin the New Year with Continue Reading
New Director of Development at SJCT
Written on December 15, 2017 at 10:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s new Director of Development has deep roots in both fundraising and the arts. Amy Price moved from Texas to Friday Harbor this summer in time for her daughter to begin high school. Price has been involved with fundraising work for more than two decades, helping to raise some $100 million dollars Continue Reading
Christmas Jazz Vocals by Local Composer
Written on December 14, 2017 at 9:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Last weekend, the San Juan Singers performed “Christmas at Our House” written by local composer Richard Hieronymus with lyricist Peggy Browning. A member of the chorus, Bert Dayton, arranged the song for the chorus. When asked about his song, Hieronymus said, “It’s funny how time flies. Peggy and I wrote that song back in 1967. Continue Reading
Peter Pan!
Written on December 14, 2017 at 9:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Peter Pan from Great Britain in HD at San Juan Community Theatre The beloved classic story of the boy who never grew up hits the big screen at San Juan Community Theatre for a special holiday matinee on Saturday, December 16 at 2:00 p.m. Captured live by the National Theatre in a co-production with Bristol Continue Reading
John Welsh Band
Written on December 13, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Canada Band Energizes SJCT December 15 An upbeat Canadian band brightens the holidays with a high-energy concert at San Juan Community Theatre on Friday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. Blending Latin, West African, reggae, and folk and surf rock rhythms, the John Welsh Band features crowd participation, energizing rhythms, and sing-along choruses. A world traveler Continue Reading
Auditions Workshop Thursday
Written on December 12, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Audition Workshop for SJCT Spring Musical San Juan Community Theatre is offering an audition workshop to help prepare folks for upcoming formal auditions for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Director Carol Hooper is holding the workshop at SJCT’s PARC Studio (70 Saltspring Drive) on Thursday, December 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Hooper will Continue Reading
Omnium Gatherum Opens on Friday
Written on December 11, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Omnium Gatherum” (a gathering of all) is playing from Dec 15th through Christmas Eve at SJC Fairgrounds in the Marie Boe building – Come and celebrate the spirit of the season with us, through storytelling, theatre and song. Join us in our warm, cozy venue for a celebration of the season in what has become Continue Reading
It’s a Wrap!
Written on December 9, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a recap of this year’s Film Festival… Thank You to all of our sponsors, supporters, volunteers, patrons, and filmmakers! You made the 2017 Friday Harbor Film Festival a success! The fifth annual Friday Harbor Film Festival scored another great weekend of highly rated documentary films and excited audiences. The weekend began with the Opening Continue Reading
On Book! Readers Theatre
Written on December 7, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s next On Book! Readers Theatre features the very talented students of the Spring Street International School’s theater arts class. Directed by Krista Strutz, the students take on Tina Howe’s East of the Sun and West of the Moon this Thursday and Friday, December 7-8 at 7:30 pm in the Gubelman. Taken Continue Reading
The Seven Joys of Christmas
Written on December 6, 2017 at 11:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Singers celebrate Christmas and the winter season in songs and carols. The anchor piece is “The Seven Joys of Christmas,” by Kirke Mechem, accompanied by a small chamber ensemble. The Joy of Love, the Joy of Bells, the Joy of Mary, the Joy of Children, the Joy of the New Year, the Continue Reading
Successful Fundraiser at SJCT
Written on December 5, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
There was an outpouring of generosity this past Saturday at San Juan Community Theatre’s annual Holiday Festival fundraiser. More than $108,000 was raised for the Theatre’s ongoing mission to provide entertainment, volunteer, and educational opportunities. “We are truly fortunate to have so many people in our community who support the arts,” said SJCT Promotion Director Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Nutcracker
Written on December 1, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Salish Sea Youth Ballet presents the Friday Harbor Nutcracker on December 16th & 17thSalish Sea Youth Ballet is proud to present the 2017 Friday Harbor Nutcracker! San Juan Island dancers will perform The Nutcracker in an intimate tea party setting at Brickworks. This interactive, family friendly event immerses audiences into the magical winter ballet and is sure to become a family Continue Reading
Orcas Island Lit Fest Call to Writers
Written on January 10, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all San Juan County writers. The deadline for proposals for participating in the Orcas Island Lit Fest is this Friday, January 12th! Apply to be a part of our program or to give a reading at our Friday night Lit Walk (which highlights local and emerging talents.) For more information and to apply visit Continue Reading
Taking a Stand
Written on January 9, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yesterday San Juan Islanders took a stand In Olympia. Joined By Senator Kevin Ranker on the front steps of the State Capital building on the first day of the legislative session are Patrick Kirby, Jane Wentworth, Gretchen Alison, Liza Michaelson and Steve Porten. The group urged legislators to pass the Carbon Tax Bill, the Oil Continue Reading
Mod Carousel: “Oui Oui”
Written on January 8, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Burlesque is back in Friday Harbor to entertain us with a new show! “Oui Oui” is an evening of tantalizing tease and talent that will surely brighten those mid-winter doldrums. The 2017 local performance was an all out hit, definitely leaving the audience wanting more! “This is an amazing show filled with great dancing, fun, Continue Reading
Musical Theatre Workshop for Kids
Written on January 5, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
New! Musical Theatre Workshop for Kids Island youngsters get a chance to experience the music and dance of such classics as West Side Story, Oklahoma, and My Fair Lady this winter. San Juan Community Theatre is holding a Classic Musical Theatre Workshop for kids in grades 2-5 on Monday afternoons from January 22 through February Continue Reading
Best of the Fest
Written on January 2, 2018 at 9:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival presents their January “Best of the Fest”, featuring two films nominated for the 2018 Academy Award for Best Documentary. First it’s “An Inconvenient Sequel” on January 2nd, followed by “Chasing Coral” on the 16th. Both films show at the Grange at 7:00 pm. Admission by donation. Begin the New Year with Continue Reading
New Director of Development at SJCT
Written on December 15, 2017 at 10:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s new Director of Development has deep roots in both fundraising and the arts. Amy Price moved from Texas to Friday Harbor this summer in time for her daughter to begin high school. Price has been involved with fundraising work for more than two decades, helping to raise some $100 million dollars Continue Reading
Christmas Jazz Vocals by Local Composer
Written on December 14, 2017 at 9:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Last weekend, the San Juan Singers performed “Christmas at Our House” written by local composer Richard Hieronymus with lyricist Peggy Browning. A member of the chorus, Bert Dayton, arranged the song for the chorus. When asked about his song, Hieronymus said, “It’s funny how time flies. Peggy and I wrote that song back in 1967. Continue Reading
Peter Pan!
Written on December 14, 2017 at 9:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Peter Pan from Great Britain in HD at San Juan Community Theatre The beloved classic story of the boy who never grew up hits the big screen at San Juan Community Theatre for a special holiday matinee on Saturday, December 16 at 2:00 p.m. Captured live by the National Theatre in a co-production with Bristol Continue Reading
John Welsh Band
Written on December 13, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Canada Band Energizes SJCT December 15 An upbeat Canadian band brightens the holidays with a high-energy concert at San Juan Community Theatre on Friday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. Blending Latin, West African, reggae, and folk and surf rock rhythms, the John Welsh Band features crowd participation, energizing rhythms, and sing-along choruses. A world traveler Continue Reading
Auditions Workshop Thursday
Written on December 12, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Audition Workshop for SJCT Spring Musical San Juan Community Theatre is offering an audition workshop to help prepare folks for upcoming formal auditions for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Director Carol Hooper is holding the workshop at SJCT’s PARC Studio (70 Saltspring Drive) on Thursday, December 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Hooper will Continue Reading
Omnium Gatherum Opens on Friday
Written on December 11, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Omnium Gatherum” (a gathering of all) is playing from Dec 15th through Christmas Eve at SJC Fairgrounds in the Marie Boe building – Come and celebrate the spirit of the season with us, through storytelling, theatre and song. Join us in our warm, cozy venue for a celebration of the season in what has become Continue Reading
It’s a Wrap!
Written on December 9, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a recap of this year’s Film Festival… Thank You to all of our sponsors, supporters, volunteers, patrons, and filmmakers! You made the 2017 Friday Harbor Film Festival a success! The fifth annual Friday Harbor Film Festival scored another great weekend of highly rated documentary films and excited audiences. The weekend began with the Opening Continue Reading
On Book! Readers Theatre
Written on December 7, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s next On Book! Readers Theatre features the very talented students of the Spring Street International School’s theater arts class. Directed by Krista Strutz, the students take on Tina Howe’s East of the Sun and West of the Moon this Thursday and Friday, December 7-8 at 7:30 pm in the Gubelman. Taken Continue Reading
The Seven Joys of Christmas
Written on December 6, 2017 at 11:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Singers celebrate Christmas and the winter season in songs and carols. The anchor piece is “The Seven Joys of Christmas,” by Kirke Mechem, accompanied by a small chamber ensemble. The Joy of Love, the Joy of Bells, the Joy of Mary, the Joy of Children, the Joy of the New Year, the Continue Reading
Successful Fundraiser at SJCT
Written on December 5, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
There was an outpouring of generosity this past Saturday at San Juan Community Theatre’s annual Holiday Festival fundraiser. More than $108,000 was raised for the Theatre’s ongoing mission to provide entertainment, volunteer, and educational opportunities. “We are truly fortunate to have so many people in our community who support the arts,” said SJCT Promotion Director Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Nutcracker
Written on December 1, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Salish Sea Youth Ballet presents the Friday Harbor Nutcracker on December 16th & 17thSalish Sea Youth Ballet is proud to present the 2017 Friday Harbor Nutcracker! San Juan Island dancers will perform The Nutcracker in an intimate tea party setting at Brickworks. This interactive, family friendly event immerses audiences into the magical winter ballet and is sure to become a family Continue Reading