Topic: Entertainment
Tuesday Night Summer Film Series
Written on May 30, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, Here is the complete line up of films for this year’s Tuesday Night Film Series at the Community Theatre: Date-Title-Rating Language-Buzz June 20 – 20th Century Women – R English – Oscar nominee, original screen play June 27, 2017 – Music of Strangers – PG-13 English – Critics Choice nominee, July 4 Continue Reading
Side Show People in Shenandoah
Written on May 26, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year, Spring Street International School takes on the American Civil War, in Side Show People in Shenandoah – A Civil War Circus. 35 performers have built a musical play out of an actual telegram sent from Winchester Virginia to the New York Times, on October 14th, 1863, at 7:00 AM: Circus performers took last Continue Reading
Busy Weekend at SJCT
Written on May 25, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
First, on Friday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m., a modern production of Ibsen’s classic drama, Hedda Gabler, will be screened in the Whittier. Directed by Tony Award-winner Ivo van Hove (A View from the Bridge at the Young Vic Theatre) the play features Ruth Wilson (Luther, The Affair, Jane Eyre) in the title role in this new version by Continue Reading
SJCT Honors Past and Looks to Future with New History Panel
Written on May 24, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
“An Island of the Arts,” the newest Town of Friday Harbor history panel, can be seen on the corner just outside San Juan Community Theatre. The sign celebrates the significance of the arts to Friday Harbor history and reminds us of its importance to the community’s bright future. San Juan Islanders have enjoyed theater since Continue Reading
Family Variety Show at SJCT May 27
Written on May 23, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Juggling… magic… music… hula hoopsters and more equal a fun-filled family evening at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. New Old Time Chautauqua, a unique collection of entertainers features both internationally acclaimed and Northwest performers, including the juggling comedians, The Flying Karamasov Brothers. Up to 12 show-stopping, multi-generational acts will Continue Reading
Island Stage Left Presents Humble Boy
Written on May 19, 2017 at 10:04 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Stage Left will open its 19th season on May 25th in the Marie Boe Building at the Fairgrounds with a production of Humble Boy, by award-winning playwright Charlotte Jones. It’s the story of an ill-adjusted astrophysicist who comes home after his father’s unexpected death, and finds his mother already on the verge of marrying Continue Reading
O.I.F.F. Call to Artists
Written on May 17, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Call to Artists: Orcas Island Film Festival open call to submit short film projects 3 winners will be awarded $5,000 each to make their films The Orcas Island Film Festival will award grants of $5,000 to three filmmakers to explore the San Juan Islands and use it as a canvas to create short films that Continue Reading
Thank You, Chicago!
Written on May 15, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we find this letter from Deb Langhans… The arts have always represented a beacon of provocative inspiration… This gift was instantly accessible in the razzle dazzle production of “Chicago” I beheld last night at SJCT. From the opening notes & first display of grinding hips, to the final sexy dance Continue Reading
“Chicago” is back Thursday
Written on May 10, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Chicago” returns to San Juan Community Theatre this weekend! Thursday, May 11 is “Pay What You Can” at the door. That means no reserved seats–simply show up, give what you can and find a seat before the Whittier fills up. Doors open at 6:30 pm, with showtime at 7:30 pm. THEN, tickets are required for Continue Reading
The Micah and Me Music Show
Written on May 10, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Micah and Me Music Show Dance Party for Families with Young Children Bring your little ones to The Micah and Me Music Show Dance Party this Friday, May 12 at 6:30 PM at Brickworks. Micah and Me hail from Portland, Oregon. They perform a high energy live show that appeals to all ages, especially Continue Reading
Badd Dog Blues
Written on May 6, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi Friday Harbor, We are in town next week at Herbs Tavern. Friday and Saturday, May 12th & 13th at 8:30 pm. Andy Badd Dog and the Pack will be kicking off the season, with Chester Dennis Jones, Rob Smith and Ranger. No Cover Thanks! Andy “Badd Dog” Koch
Chicago Opens this Friday
Written on May 4, 2017 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
All that jazz …and more! San Juan Community Theatre’s Spring Musical, CHICAGO, opens THIS Friday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Whittier Theatre. The Tony Award-winning musical takes us back to the “musical vaudeville” days of 1927 Chicago. Think prohibition, speakeasies, lawlessness, flappers and jazz! Based on the book and play by a crime Continue Reading
Kate and Keith at the Golf Course
Written on May 2, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kate Schuman and Keith Busha will kick off the Summer music series at the Golf Course this week. It’s open to the public and free. Over the Winter they worked on some new pieces and so they will be playing a mix of music. Click on the poster at right for more info.
Good Steward Awards
Written on April 29, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The envelope, please! Yes, the time has come to hand out the much-anticipated Finnies, and what better time than Earth Day to award those who have been Good Stewards to our Islands community? There were so many good nominations it was hard to choose, but the 2017 Finnie Award recipients are Sharon Massey, Midnight’s Farm, Continue Reading
FHFF Winter Film Series
Written on April 27, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is the Story of the 1976 U.S. Women’s Relay Swim Team that Upset East Germany in the Final Race at the Montreal Olympics. Narrated by Emmy-winner Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife), The Last Gold is a feature-length documentary film that reveals one of the greatest untold stories in Olympic swimming history. Forty years ago, 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
Tuesday Night Summer Film Series
Written on May 30, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, Here is the complete line up of films for this year’s Tuesday Night Film Series at the Community Theatre: Date-Title-Rating Language-Buzz June 20 – 20th Century Women – R English – Oscar nominee, original screen play June 27, 2017 – Music of Strangers – PG-13 English – Critics Choice nominee, July 4 Continue Reading
Side Show People in Shenandoah
Written on May 26, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year, Spring Street International School takes on the American Civil War, in Side Show People in Shenandoah – A Civil War Circus. 35 performers have built a musical play out of an actual telegram sent from Winchester Virginia to the New York Times, on October 14th, 1863, at 7:00 AM: Circus performers took last Continue Reading
Busy Weekend at SJCT
Written on May 25, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
First, on Friday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m., a modern production of Ibsen’s classic drama, Hedda Gabler, will be screened in the Whittier. Directed by Tony Award-winner Ivo van Hove (A View from the Bridge at the Young Vic Theatre) the play features Ruth Wilson (Luther, The Affair, Jane Eyre) in the title role in this new version by Continue Reading
SJCT Honors Past and Looks to Future with New History Panel
Written on May 24, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
“An Island of the Arts,” the newest Town of Friday Harbor history panel, can be seen on the corner just outside San Juan Community Theatre. The sign celebrates the significance of the arts to Friday Harbor history and reminds us of its importance to the community’s bright future. San Juan Islanders have enjoyed theater since Continue Reading
Family Variety Show at SJCT May 27
Written on May 23, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Juggling… magic… music… hula hoopsters and more equal a fun-filled family evening at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. New Old Time Chautauqua, a unique collection of entertainers features both internationally acclaimed and Northwest performers, including the juggling comedians, The Flying Karamasov Brothers. Up to 12 show-stopping, multi-generational acts will Continue Reading
Island Stage Left Presents Humble Boy
Written on May 19, 2017 at 10:04 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Stage Left will open its 19th season on May 25th in the Marie Boe Building at the Fairgrounds with a production of Humble Boy, by award-winning playwright Charlotte Jones. It’s the story of an ill-adjusted astrophysicist who comes home after his father’s unexpected death, and finds his mother already on the verge of marrying Continue Reading
O.I.F.F. Call to Artists
Written on May 17, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Call to Artists: Orcas Island Film Festival open call to submit short film projects 3 winners will be awarded $5,000 each to make their films The Orcas Island Film Festival will award grants of $5,000 to three filmmakers to explore the San Juan Islands and use it as a canvas to create short films that Continue Reading
Thank You, Chicago!
Written on May 15, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we find this letter from Deb Langhans… The arts have always represented a beacon of provocative inspiration… This gift was instantly accessible in the razzle dazzle production of “Chicago” I beheld last night at SJCT. From the opening notes & first display of grinding hips, to the final sexy dance Continue Reading
“Chicago” is back Thursday
Written on May 10, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Chicago” returns to San Juan Community Theatre this weekend! Thursday, May 11 is “Pay What You Can” at the door. That means no reserved seats–simply show up, give what you can and find a seat before the Whittier fills up. Doors open at 6:30 pm, with showtime at 7:30 pm. THEN, tickets are required for Continue Reading
The Micah and Me Music Show
Written on May 10, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Micah and Me Music Show Dance Party for Families with Young Children Bring your little ones to The Micah and Me Music Show Dance Party this Friday, May 12 at 6:30 PM at Brickworks. Micah and Me hail from Portland, Oregon. They perform a high energy live show that appeals to all ages, especially Continue Reading
Badd Dog Blues
Written on May 6, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi Friday Harbor, We are in town next week at Herbs Tavern. Friday and Saturday, May 12th & 13th at 8:30 pm. Andy Badd Dog and the Pack will be kicking off the season, with Chester Dennis Jones, Rob Smith and Ranger. No Cover Thanks! Andy “Badd Dog” Koch
Chicago Opens this Friday
Written on May 4, 2017 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
All that jazz …and more! San Juan Community Theatre’s Spring Musical, CHICAGO, opens THIS Friday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Whittier Theatre. The Tony Award-winning musical takes us back to the “musical vaudeville” days of 1927 Chicago. Think prohibition, speakeasies, lawlessness, flappers and jazz! Based on the book and play by a crime Continue Reading
Kate and Keith at the Golf Course
Written on May 2, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kate Schuman and Keith Busha will kick off the Summer music series at the Golf Course this week. It’s open to the public and free. Over the Winter they worked on some new pieces and so they will be playing a mix of music. Click on the poster at right for more info.
Good Steward Awards
Written on April 29, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The envelope, please! Yes, the time has come to hand out the much-anticipated Finnies, and what better time than Earth Day to award those who have been Good Stewards to our Islands community? There were so many good nominations it was hard to choose, but the 2017 Finnie Award recipients are Sharon Massey, Midnight’s Farm, Continue Reading
FHFF Winter Film Series
Written on April 27, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is the Story of the 1976 U.S. Women’s Relay Swim Team that Upset East Germany in the Final Race at the Montreal Olympics. Narrated by Emmy-winner Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife), The Last Gold is a feature-length documentary film that reveals one of the greatest untold stories in Olympic swimming history. Forty years ago, 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