Topic: Entertainment
SJCT Summer Film Series
Written on May 3, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre Summer Film Series – 2019 Edition Fellow Islanders, Good News! The curtain is going up for the fourth season of the Tuesday Night Film Series at the Community Theatre. Beginning June 25th and for ten consecutive Tuesdays, we will screen a special movie beginning at 7:30 pm in the Whittier. I Continue Reading
Island Senior: Tea with the Dames, Inspiring Role Models of the Stage
Written on May 2, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Seeking role models for positive aging led me to the British stage and four outstanding actors and great friends each who have been awarded the title of “Dame” by the British Empire for their service to drama. Dame Maggie Continue Reading
San Juan County Fair Calls for Local Performers
Written on May 1, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all performers for the 2019 San Juan County Fair, applications are being accepted online. Performers from San Juan County and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply. The 2019 San Juan County Fair will be held Wednesday through Saturday, August 14th-17th at the San Juan County Fairgrounds, featuring multiple stages, roving family entertainment, educational demonstrations and Continue Reading
Children’s Festival – I Am Super this Saturday!
Written on April 30, 2019 at 3:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to announce the 29th Annual Children’s Festival this Saturday, May 4th, 2019. Community organizations that you know and love will be providing all kinds of creative and hands-on activities. Children will have the opportunity to unleash their inner super hero with crafted masks, capes, and arm bands! Island Rec is Continue Reading
Screen-Free Week
Written on April 29, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Special Family Events for Screen-Free Week April 29-May 5 No prior Registration Required. Free! Join the fun. Participate in these Screen-Free Week activities for families: Monday, April 29 Special Children’s Contra Dance hosted by the Monday Night Contra Dancers 6-7 pm at the Grange Blast back to the past to learn dances that people danced Continue Reading
Opening Night Reception
Written on April 26, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
CATS Opening Night Reception for The Drowsy Chaperone CATS requests the honor of your presence at a Wedding Reception! Follies star, the beautiful and talented Janet Van De Graaff, is marrying handsome toothpaste model, Robert Martin. It’s the wedding of the year, and you’re invited! Venue: Mrs. Tottendale’s lovely New York Mansion (The Steele Garden) Continue Reading
Drive-In at the Fairgrounds
Written on April 23, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Let’s all go to the Drive-In at the Fairgrounds! Plan an outing with your family, friends, or your special someone and enjoy one (or all!) of these classic movies at the Drive-In this summer. Admission is first come, first served at 8:30PM, $5/person or $20 for family of 5. Movies start just after dark. Audio Continue Reading
Living in the Future’s Past
Written on April 22, 2019 at 9:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Can looking at evolution help us predict the future of humanity?” – Jeff Bridges Friday Harbor Film Festival invites you to a free screening of the award winning documentary, Living in the Future’s Past narrated by Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges on Friday, May 3rd at 7:00 pm at Brickworks. In this beautifully photographed tour Continue Reading
The Field Project
Written on April 18, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring Street International School Presents: The Field Project Directed by Krista Strutz The Field Project consists of a play and a comedy sketch: The Wolves and Who’s on First? The Wolves, by Sarah Delappe: Left quad. Right quad. Lunge. A girls indoor soccer team warms up. From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the Continue Reading
The Most Dangerous Year
Written on April 12, 2019 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHFF Best of the Fest Series continues… What happens when a community stands up for its civil rights? The Most Dangerous Year tells the story of a small group of Washington State families caught in the middle of the nation’s “bathroom wars.” Director Vlada Knowlton, a Seattle area filmmaker and parent of a transgender child, takes Continue Reading
The Field Project
Written on April 3, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring Street International School Presents: The Field Project Directed by Krista Strutz The Field Project consists of a play and a comedy sketch: The Wolves and Who’s on First? The Wolves, by Sarah Delappe: Left quad. Right quad. Lunge. A girls indoor soccer team warms up. From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the Continue Reading
San Juan Singers and Chameleons Rock On!
Written on April 1, 2019 at 9:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yes! The beat goes on, with more hit songs from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. For two nights only, April 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m., the San Juan Singers take the stage with The Chameleons, a favorite local rock band at San Juan Community Theatre. The lineup will have you dancing in the aisles Continue Reading
Best of the Fest: Chasing The Thunder
Written on March 28, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival Winter Series presents: Best of Fest – Ocean Warriors Chasing The Thunder The eco warriors of Sea Shepard embark on a high seas, 110 day, 10,000 mile chase to catch the illegal fishing vessel Thunder, the notorious poaching boat. The chase takes the audience on an exhilarating ride to the Continue Reading
FH Middle School Players Present: Stepsisters
Written on March 23, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Everybody knows the Brothers Grimm’s most famous fairy tale. But what if they told it from the wrong point of view? Stepsisters, written by Flip Kobler & Cindy Marcus and directed by Jenni Merritt, tells the totally-true-and-not-at-all-made-up version of the little cinder girl. When Drew and Beth are thrown into the dungeon for conspiring against Continue Reading
Orcas Island Lit Fest Day Passes On Sale Now
Written on March 20, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders Get Special Discount Until March 22 Day pass tickets go on sale today for the 2nd annual Orcas Island Lit Fest (OILF), a celebration of literature and community, April 5-7. With an award-winning lineup of 60 artists, OILF provides an opportunity to engage with local, regional and nationally renowned authors and their work Continue Reading
Best of Fest: Two Films on Tuesday
Written on March 15, 2019 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival Winter Series presents: The Best of the Fest Tuesday, March 19 at the Grange at 7:00 pm, join us for the following two films: Intelligent Trees – The Documentary Trees talk, know family ties and care for their young? Is this too fantastic to be true? Scientist Suzanne Simard (The University Continue Reading
Seniors Vs. Staff Basketball Game
Written on March 4, 2019 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The FHHS Seniors vs Staff basketball game is on! Tip off for the annual GRAD NIGHT fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, March 8th at 6pm. Doors open at 5pm at Turnbull Gym for pre-game dinner and silent dessert auction. Throughout the evening, this entertaining event affords many fun opportunities for community members to support the Continue Reading
A River’s Last Chance
Written on March 4, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival Winter Series – Best of the Fest – Tuesday, March 5th at the Grange at 7:00 pm A River’s Last Chance: A Story of Salmon, Timber, Weed and Wine along the Mighty Eel River – the award winning film about saving our Salmon and rivers. The Eel River in Northern California Continue Reading
Chance Hayden & Andy Coe Guitar Show
Written on March 1, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chance Hayden and Andy Coe, two front running string slingers of the Pacific Northwest, join forces with an electric guitar band showcasing the depths of their talent and mutual admiration. For over a decade both players have made vast imprints within their respective cities of Portland and Seattle as avid sidemen embracing everything from jazz, Continue Reading
Gift Machine Band to Play at Herbs on Saturday
Written on February 26, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Psych-pop defenders The Gift Machine are playing a show supporting their new record New Tangles (out via PIAPTK) at Herb’s Tavern at 8:00 pm on March 2nd. PIAPTK is their record label who is based out of Tucson, AZ and was originally founded in Olympia. It stands for People in a Position to Know. They Continue Reading
Price Reduction!
Written on February 21, 2019 at 3:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
With the price reduced, you now have no excuses! Get Glamorous! Drink some wine! Eat some delicious, locally sourced food! And watch the OSCARS live! Live Auction including fabulous trips to Sidney, BC, Poets Cove Resort on Pender Island, Roche Harbor Romantic hotel stay & spa treatments, Lakedale Resort Glamping w/Duck Soup dinner package. (6) Continue Reading
FHFF Oscar Night Gala
Written on February 19, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 3rd Annual FHFF Oscar Gala returns to the beautiful San Juan Island Yacht Club on February 24, 2019 Celebrate film and watch the Oscars LIVE on the big screen with your friends! Doors open at 5:00 pm with live Red Carpet Coverage on the big screen, followed by the Oscar Ceremony at 6:00 Continue Reading
SJCT Summer Film Series
Written on May 3, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre Summer Film Series – 2019 Edition Fellow Islanders, Good News! The curtain is going up for the fourth season of the Tuesday Night Film Series at the Community Theatre. Beginning June 25th and for ten consecutive Tuesdays, we will screen a special movie beginning at 7:30 pm in the Whittier. I Continue Reading
Island Senior: Tea with the Dames, Inspiring Role Models of the Stage
Written on May 2, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Seeking role models for positive aging led me to the British stage and four outstanding actors and great friends each who have been awarded the title of “Dame” by the British Empire for their service to drama. Dame Maggie Continue Reading
San Juan County Fair Calls for Local Performers
Written on May 1, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all performers for the 2019 San Juan County Fair, applications are being accepted online. Performers from San Juan County and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply. The 2019 San Juan County Fair will be held Wednesday through Saturday, August 14th-17th at the San Juan County Fairgrounds, featuring multiple stages, roving family entertainment, educational demonstrations and Continue Reading
Children’s Festival – I Am Super this Saturday!
Written on April 30, 2019 at 3:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to announce the 29th Annual Children’s Festival this Saturday, May 4th, 2019. Community organizations that you know and love will be providing all kinds of creative and hands-on activities. Children will have the opportunity to unleash their inner super hero with crafted masks, capes, and arm bands! Island Rec is Continue Reading
Screen-Free Week
Written on April 29, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Special Family Events for Screen-Free Week April 29-May 5 No prior Registration Required. Free! Join the fun. Participate in these Screen-Free Week activities for families: Monday, April 29 Special Children’s Contra Dance hosted by the Monday Night Contra Dancers 6-7 pm at the Grange Blast back to the past to learn dances that people danced Continue Reading
Opening Night Reception
Written on April 26, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
CATS Opening Night Reception for The Drowsy Chaperone CATS requests the honor of your presence at a Wedding Reception! Follies star, the beautiful and talented Janet Van De Graaff, is marrying handsome toothpaste model, Robert Martin. It’s the wedding of the year, and you’re invited! Venue: Mrs. Tottendale’s lovely New York Mansion (The Steele Garden) Continue Reading
Drive-In at the Fairgrounds
Written on April 23, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Let’s all go to the Drive-In at the Fairgrounds! Plan an outing with your family, friends, or your special someone and enjoy one (or all!) of these classic movies at the Drive-In this summer. Admission is first come, first served at 8:30PM, $5/person or $20 for family of 5. Movies start just after dark. Audio Continue Reading
Living in the Future’s Past
Written on April 22, 2019 at 9:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Can looking at evolution help us predict the future of humanity?” – Jeff Bridges Friday Harbor Film Festival invites you to a free screening of the award winning documentary, Living in the Future’s Past narrated by Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges on Friday, May 3rd at 7:00 pm at Brickworks. In this beautifully photographed tour Continue Reading
The Field Project
Written on April 18, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring Street International School Presents: The Field Project Directed by Krista Strutz The Field Project consists of a play and a comedy sketch: The Wolves and Who’s on First? The Wolves, by Sarah Delappe: Left quad. Right quad. Lunge. A girls indoor soccer team warms up. From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the Continue Reading
The Most Dangerous Year
Written on April 12, 2019 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHFF Best of the Fest Series continues… What happens when a community stands up for its civil rights? The Most Dangerous Year tells the story of a small group of Washington State families caught in the middle of the nation’s “bathroom wars.” Director Vlada Knowlton, a Seattle area filmmaker and parent of a transgender child, takes Continue Reading
The Field Project
Written on April 3, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring Street International School Presents: The Field Project Directed by Krista Strutz The Field Project consists of a play and a comedy sketch: The Wolves and Who’s on First? The Wolves, by Sarah Delappe: Left quad. Right quad. Lunge. A girls indoor soccer team warms up. From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the Continue Reading
San Juan Singers and Chameleons Rock On!
Written on April 1, 2019 at 9:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yes! The beat goes on, with more hit songs from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. For two nights only, April 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m., the San Juan Singers take the stage with The Chameleons, a favorite local rock band at San Juan Community Theatre. The lineup will have you dancing in the aisles Continue Reading
Best of the Fest: Chasing The Thunder
Written on March 28, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival Winter Series presents: Best of Fest – Ocean Warriors Chasing The Thunder The eco warriors of Sea Shepard embark on a high seas, 110 day, 10,000 mile chase to catch the illegal fishing vessel Thunder, the notorious poaching boat. The chase takes the audience on an exhilarating ride to the Continue Reading
FH Middle School Players Present: Stepsisters
Written on March 23, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Everybody knows the Brothers Grimm’s most famous fairy tale. But what if they told it from the wrong point of view? Stepsisters, written by Flip Kobler & Cindy Marcus and directed by Jenni Merritt, tells the totally-true-and-not-at-all-made-up version of the little cinder girl. When Drew and Beth are thrown into the dungeon for conspiring against Continue Reading
Orcas Island Lit Fest Day Passes On Sale Now
Written on March 20, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders Get Special Discount Until March 22 Day pass tickets go on sale today for the 2nd annual Orcas Island Lit Fest (OILF), a celebration of literature and community, April 5-7. With an award-winning lineup of 60 artists, OILF provides an opportunity to engage with local, regional and nationally renowned authors and their work Continue Reading
Best of Fest: Two Films on Tuesday
Written on March 15, 2019 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival Winter Series presents: The Best of the Fest Tuesday, March 19 at the Grange at 7:00 pm, join us for the following two films: Intelligent Trees – The Documentary Trees talk, know family ties and care for their young? Is this too fantastic to be true? Scientist Suzanne Simard (The University Continue Reading
Seniors Vs. Staff Basketball Game
Written on March 4, 2019 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The FHHS Seniors vs Staff basketball game is on! Tip off for the annual GRAD NIGHT fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, March 8th at 6pm. Doors open at 5pm at Turnbull Gym for pre-game dinner and silent dessert auction. Throughout the evening, this entertaining event affords many fun opportunities for community members to support the Continue Reading
A River’s Last Chance
Written on March 4, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival Winter Series – Best of the Fest – Tuesday, March 5th at the Grange at 7:00 pm A River’s Last Chance: A Story of Salmon, Timber, Weed and Wine along the Mighty Eel River – the award winning film about saving our Salmon and rivers. The Eel River in Northern California Continue Reading
Chance Hayden & Andy Coe Guitar Show
Written on March 1, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chance Hayden and Andy Coe, two front running string slingers of the Pacific Northwest, join forces with an electric guitar band showcasing the depths of their talent and mutual admiration. For over a decade both players have made vast imprints within their respective cities of Portland and Seattle as avid sidemen embracing everything from jazz, Continue Reading
Gift Machine Band to Play at Herbs on Saturday
Written on February 26, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Psych-pop defenders The Gift Machine are playing a show supporting their new record New Tangles (out via PIAPTK) at Herb’s Tavern at 8:00 pm on March 2nd. PIAPTK is their record label who is based out of Tucson, AZ and was originally founded in Olympia. It stands for People in a Position to Know. They Continue Reading
Price Reduction!
Written on February 21, 2019 at 3:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
With the price reduced, you now have no excuses! Get Glamorous! Drink some wine! Eat some delicious, locally sourced food! And watch the OSCARS live! Live Auction including fabulous trips to Sidney, BC, Poets Cove Resort on Pender Island, Roche Harbor Romantic hotel stay & spa treatments, Lakedale Resort Glamping w/Duck Soup dinner package. (6) Continue Reading
FHFF Oscar Night Gala
Written on February 19, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 3rd Annual FHFF Oscar Gala returns to the beautiful San Juan Island Yacht Club on February 24, 2019 Celebrate film and watch the Oscars LIVE on the big screen with your friends! Doors open at 5:00 pm with live Red Carpet Coverage on the big screen, followed by the Oscar Ceremony at 6:00 Continue Reading