Topic: Entertainment
An Iconic Whale and a Film
Written on July 6, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for this month’s history column from the SJI Historical Museum… Before there was Free Willy… there was Namu, the Killer Whale. How many reading this today were involved in the production of that first film 50 years ago? The Journal reported that locations here included the Friday Harbor Cannery, Friday Harbor School (anyone Continue Reading
Drive-In at the Fairgrounds
Written on July 6, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Head on over to the Fairgrounds, this Friday July 8th for the final Drive-In of the season—Dirty Dancing! Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances “Baby” Houseman falls in love with the camp’s dance instructor, Johnny Castle. Parking is first come, first served and will start at 8:00 pm, taller vehicles and/or vehicles Continue Reading
Rene Bibaud of Ropeworks
Written on July 5, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Wednesday, July 6 at 1:30 PM, the San Juan Island Library Presents Rene Bibaud’s Ropeworks Show, held on the grounds of Friday Harbor Elementary School. Rene is a performance artist and former coach with the world-famous Cirque Du Soleil Troupe. She combines her skills as a professional rope jumper, educator, entertainer and athlete to create Continue Reading
Fireworks
Written on July 4, 2016 at 11:39 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In case you missed it, here are some shots of the fireworks over Friday Harbor this July 4th. Click any thumbnail below to enlarge.
SJCT Summer Film Series
Written on July 4, 2016 at 7:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Well Fellow Film Buffs, The second week of our film series confirmed that there are a lot of people here who appreciate independent films. The audience of over 100 laughed out loud (LOL for your hipper folks) at “Meet the Patels”. We hope to see all of you at the Community Theatre this coming Tuesday Continue Reading
When the Ferry Arrives in Friday Harbor
Written on July 3, 2016 at 10:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
This was enough fun when it originally posted 3 years ago that it seemed like a good idea to post it again. Enjoy… This is what happens on Front Street when the ferries come and go. A production of Dustrude Photography done for the San Juan Update. Three days of shooting from many different angles Continue Reading
Parade Volunteers Wanted
Written on July 1, 2016 at 1:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Represent the Friday Harbor Film Festival in the 4th of July parade! Join the fun! There is room for riders in the FHFF truck, and we need walkers to pass out FHFF magnets and greet the crowd. How Do You Participate? Stop by the Friday Harbor Film Festival office, this Friday, Saturday, or Sunday (July Continue Reading
Romeo and Juliet
Written on June 30, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Star-crossed lovers and civil brawls will grace the Island Stage Left stages on this, its eighteenth year of “Shakespeare Under the Stars”. This summer will showcase the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet – a timeless story of young love, hot blood and destiny. As ISL continues the professional quality for which it is known, it Continue Reading
Dance With Salish Sea Ballet at the Fair
Written on June 30, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Salish Sea Ballet invites dancers to perform on stage at the San Juan County Fair in August. No experience necessary. Rehearsals for ages 7 and up take place on Thursdays, 4:00-5:30 pm at the Salish Sea Ballet studio (689 Airport Center). We will perform original choreography based on this yearʼs theme: “Barn And Raised In The Islands”. Dancers Continue Reading
WOW – 6 Years Already!
Written on June 29, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Rumor Mill, Friday Harbor’s only live music dinner venue, is celebrating its 6th anniversary on July 3rd. Peggy & Oren have a great celebration weekend lined up with fun music, great food & satisfying libations. Start the weekend off right on Friday evening with San Juan Island’s Surf Cowboy, dancing to classic rock covers with Continue Reading
Fiesta San Juan
Written on June 29, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
We’re having a party! The San Juan Community Home Trust invites you to join us at the Brickworks for our 4th annual Fiesta San Juan, Sunday, July 17th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. We are serving up Margaritas, Food, and Music for your enjoyment, Dancing for some fun and exercise, and Live and Silent Auction items to Continue Reading
Chamber Music Festival
Written on June 28, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
FH Chamber Music Festival June 29, July 1 & 3 The second annual Friday Harbor Chamber Music Festival, played by Northwest professionals and featuring the best of local composers and performers, returns to San Juan Community Theatre on Wednesday and Friday, June 29 and July 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 3 at 2:00 pm. Continue Reading
Library Presents Comedy Stunt Show
Written on June 27, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Library Presents: Wednesday Afternoon Performance with Matt Baker This Wednesday, June 29 at 1:30 PM it’s the Matt Baker Comedy Stunt Show, held on the grounds of Friday Harbor Elementary School. Matt is a five-time Guinness World Record holder, and hip comedic performer with a fast-paced show full of audience participation. He Continue Reading
Summer Film Series Continues
Written on June 26, 2016 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Larry Soll of the Summer Film Series shares this note with you… Well Fellow Film Buffs, The first week of our film series was a great success. Our audience of about 75 gave “Mustang” a warm and empathetic reception. This week’s film “Meet the Patels” is definitely lighter and more upbeat. I think you will Continue Reading
Historical Scavenger Hunt
Written on June 25, 2016 at 9:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Historical Scavenger Hunt Here’s a fun way to explore San Juan Island this summer, and perhaps win a cool prize for your family at the same time! San Juan Historical Society and Museum, in partnership with Ernie’s Café, is sponsoring a Historical Scavenger Hunt, with the prize winners being drawn on October 1, Continue Reading
Parade Seating
Written on June 25, 2016 at 9:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church will have seating available for folks who need it and their companions to watch the 4th of July parade. To reserve your seat please call the Church at 378-4544 or email us at fhpresbyterian [@] interisland.net. Laura Concord Office Coordinator FH Presbyterian Church
An Iconic Whale and a Film
Written on July 6, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for this month’s history column from the SJI Historical Museum… Before there was Free Willy… there was Namu, the Killer Whale. How many reading this today were involved in the production of that first film 50 years ago? The Journal reported that locations here included the Friday Harbor Cannery, Friday Harbor School (anyone Continue Reading
Drive-In at the Fairgrounds
Written on July 6, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Head on over to the Fairgrounds, this Friday July 8th for the final Drive-In of the season—Dirty Dancing! Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances “Baby” Houseman falls in love with the camp’s dance instructor, Johnny Castle. Parking is first come, first served and will start at 8:00 pm, taller vehicles and/or vehicles Continue Reading
Rene Bibaud of Ropeworks
Written on July 5, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Wednesday, July 6 at 1:30 PM, the San Juan Island Library Presents Rene Bibaud’s Ropeworks Show, held on the grounds of Friday Harbor Elementary School. Rene is a performance artist and former coach with the world-famous Cirque Du Soleil Troupe. She combines her skills as a professional rope jumper, educator, entertainer and athlete to create Continue Reading
Fireworks
Written on July 4, 2016 at 11:39 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In case you missed it, here are some shots of the fireworks over Friday Harbor this July 4th. Click any thumbnail below to enlarge.
SJCT Summer Film Series
Written on July 4, 2016 at 7:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Well Fellow Film Buffs, The second week of our film series confirmed that there are a lot of people here who appreciate independent films. The audience of over 100 laughed out loud (LOL for your hipper folks) at “Meet the Patels”. We hope to see all of you at the Community Theatre this coming Tuesday Continue Reading
When the Ferry Arrives in Friday Harbor
Written on July 3, 2016 at 10:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
This was enough fun when it originally posted 3 years ago that it seemed like a good idea to post it again. Enjoy… This is what happens on Front Street when the ferries come and go. A production of Dustrude Photography done for the San Juan Update. Three days of shooting from many different angles Continue Reading
Parade Volunteers Wanted
Written on July 1, 2016 at 1:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Represent the Friday Harbor Film Festival in the 4th of July parade! Join the fun! There is room for riders in the FHFF truck, and we need walkers to pass out FHFF magnets and greet the crowd. How Do You Participate? Stop by the Friday Harbor Film Festival office, this Friday, Saturday, or Sunday (July Continue Reading
Romeo and Juliet
Written on June 30, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Star-crossed lovers and civil brawls will grace the Island Stage Left stages on this, its eighteenth year of “Shakespeare Under the Stars”. This summer will showcase the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet – a timeless story of young love, hot blood and destiny. As ISL continues the professional quality for which it is known, it Continue Reading
Dance With Salish Sea Ballet at the Fair
Written on June 30, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Salish Sea Ballet invites dancers to perform on stage at the San Juan County Fair in August. No experience necessary. Rehearsals for ages 7 and up take place on Thursdays, 4:00-5:30 pm at the Salish Sea Ballet studio (689 Airport Center). We will perform original choreography based on this yearʼs theme: “Barn And Raised In The Islands”. Dancers Continue Reading
WOW – 6 Years Already!
Written on June 29, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Rumor Mill, Friday Harbor’s only live music dinner venue, is celebrating its 6th anniversary on July 3rd. Peggy & Oren have a great celebration weekend lined up with fun music, great food & satisfying libations. Start the weekend off right on Friday evening with San Juan Island’s Surf Cowboy, dancing to classic rock covers with Continue Reading
Fiesta San Juan
Written on June 29, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
We’re having a party! The San Juan Community Home Trust invites you to join us at the Brickworks for our 4th annual Fiesta San Juan, Sunday, July 17th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. We are serving up Margaritas, Food, and Music for your enjoyment, Dancing for some fun and exercise, and Live and Silent Auction items to Continue Reading
Chamber Music Festival
Written on June 28, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
FH Chamber Music Festival June 29, July 1 & 3 The second annual Friday Harbor Chamber Music Festival, played by Northwest professionals and featuring the best of local composers and performers, returns to San Juan Community Theatre on Wednesday and Friday, June 29 and July 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 3 at 2:00 pm. Continue Reading
Library Presents Comedy Stunt Show
Written on June 27, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Library Presents: Wednesday Afternoon Performance with Matt Baker This Wednesday, June 29 at 1:30 PM it’s the Matt Baker Comedy Stunt Show, held on the grounds of Friday Harbor Elementary School. Matt is a five-time Guinness World Record holder, and hip comedic performer with a fast-paced show full of audience participation. He Continue Reading
Summer Film Series Continues
Written on June 26, 2016 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Larry Soll of the Summer Film Series shares this note with you… Well Fellow Film Buffs, The first week of our film series was a great success. Our audience of about 75 gave “Mustang” a warm and empathetic reception. This week’s film “Meet the Patels” is definitely lighter and more upbeat. I think you will Continue Reading
Historical Scavenger Hunt
Written on June 25, 2016 at 9:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Historical Scavenger Hunt Here’s a fun way to explore San Juan Island this summer, and perhaps win a cool prize for your family at the same time! San Juan Historical Society and Museum, in partnership with Ernie’s Café, is sponsoring a Historical Scavenger Hunt, with the prize winners being drawn on October 1, Continue Reading
Parade Seating
Written on June 25, 2016 at 9:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church will have seating available for folks who need it and their companions to watch the 4th of July parade. To reserve your seat please call the Church at 378-4544 or email us at fhpresbyterian [@] interisland.net. Laura Concord Office Coordinator FH Presbyterian Church