Topic: Entertainment
FHFF Award Winners
Written on November 5, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
A local San Juan Island producer wins the Audience Choice Awards at the 2018 Friday Harbor Film Festival. Amy Herdy, producer of the Bleeding Edge was thrilled to win the Audience Choice Awards for the best film of the 2018 Friday Harbor Film Festival. Her memorable quote when accepting the award was to the filmmakers themselves Continue Reading
FHES Halloween Parade
Written on October 31, 2018 at 5:24 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here it is – the elementary school kids parading through town in their Halloween costumes. See who you recognize…
Stillpoint Halloween
Written on October 31, 2018 at 5:06 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Happy Halloween from Stillpoint School!
FHFF in Photos
Written on October 31, 2018 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
And another Film Festival is behind us. Here’s a look at some highlights from the 6th Annual Friday Harbor Film Festival. Click the thumbnails below to see who all you recognize.
San Juan Community Theatre Announces Updated Mission and Vision
Written on October 30, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
At the September 28th meeting of San Juan Community Theatre Board of Trustees, the Board voted to update the Mission and Vision statements of the Theatre as follows: Mission: Enriching community through performing arts Vision: San Juan Community Theatre engages community through performing arts, inspiring island residents and visitors of all ages. From Executive Artistic Director, Nathan Continue Reading
Thank You from Team Silent Sky
Written on October 25, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Team Silent Sky sends a huge THANK YOU to the entire community, for supporting their production so wholeheartedly, and for making Silent Sky SJCT’s best-attended fall production since 2011! WOW!
FHFF Starts Friday
Written on October 25, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year the Friday Harbor Film Festival kicks off at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 26, and runs through Sunday, Oct. 28. At 7 p.m. Oct. 26 there will be the Filmmakers Gala. Paul Watson, of Sea Shepherd, will accept his Lifetime Achievement Award. Gala attendees will also have a chance to view his film “Chasing Continue Reading
At the Film Festival Next Weekend:
Written on October 23, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival gets rolling on Friday, October 26th at 10:00 AM. See the complete schedule at www.fhff.org. Here are a few things you won’t want to miss: Opening Night Gala Honoring Filmmakers Friday evening at 7:00 PM in the Whittier Theatre at San Juan Community Theatre All Access Pass & GALA Only Continue Reading
From the Wild – the Journey of the Mustang
Written on October 22, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Its Friday Harbor Film Festival time Again and here is a great film about mustangs and what is being done by young girls to save them. by Theresa Simendinger Wild mustangs thrive in the stunning, but harsh landscape of Eastern Oregon. Due to their rapidly growing population thousands will be captured and placed in federal Continue Reading
Last Week for Silent Sky
Written on October 17, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from San Juan Community Theatre… Have you seen the show that everyone is raving about? There are just four more chances to do so! Thursday, Friday, and Saturday’s performances are at 7:30 pm (and Thursday is Pay What You Can) and we finish the run with a matinee on Sunday at 2:00 Continue Reading
Island Senior: Fun Friday Bingo at the Mullis Center
Written on October 16, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the SJ Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… On the second Friday of the month the Mullis Center hosts Fun Friday Bingo. For ten dollars you get a delicious seasonally themed lunch and 15 cards of Bingo. On Friday I enlisted my friend Therese Finn and we joined Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on October 10, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce has chosen Friday Harbor Film Festival as this month’s featured member. The Friday Harbor Film Festival was co-founded in 2013 by Lynn Danaher and Karen Palmer. They realized early in the process they had very compatible skill sets, so Lynn took the role of Director having organized multiple Continue Reading
Fiddle Supergroup “Childsplay” to Kick Off Farewell Tour in Friday Harbor
Written on October 10, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Childsplay: Fiddlers, Fiddles and Fiddlemaker is pleased to announce the release of their seventh album, “The Bloom of Youth.” The album is the first step in a final farewell tour for the band, many of whom have been in the band for 30 years. Led by violin maker Robert Childs, Childsplay is made up of Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Farm Parade 2018
Written on October 7, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
It was a brilliant sunny day for this year’s Farm Parade. A fun parade for kids, trucks, and tractors… continue to see more photos…
SJCT Presents: Angel Street, On Book! Readers Theatre
Written on September 25, 2018 at 6:05 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A Broadway hit first produced on the West End under the title Gaslight and filmed twice, Angel Street tells the story of the Manninghams, who live on Angel Street in 19th century London. As the curtain rises, all appears to be the essence of Victorian tranquility. It is soon apparent, however, that Mr. Manningham, a Continue Reading
Gospel Jazz Reprise
Written on September 13, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nine years ago, gospel and jazz lovers attended a pair of concerts at Saint David’s Episcopal Church which both sold out. Apparently they didn’t get enough, because it is going to be done again on Saturday, Sept. 15th, and Sunday, Sept. 16th, starting at 4 pm each day. The reason for the concerts is to Continue Reading
Nutcracker Ballet Auditions
Written on September 5, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Salish Sea Ballet announces open auditions for the 2018 Friday Harbor Nutcracker. Auditions will be held at the Salish Sea Ballet studio (689 Airport Center, Friday Harbor) on Sunday, September 9th. Auditions are open to everyone age 3 and up. No dance experience is necessary! Audition Schedule: 1:00pm-1:30pm: Ages 3-6, no experience necessary 1:45pm-2:15pm: Ages Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on September 4, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, Well, here we are in September and it is time for the Grand Finale of this year’s Film Series. I hope you have enjoyed them and plan to join us again next summer. Attendance this year was up 50%, but we can do even better. Please invite your friends to send me Continue Reading
2018 Playwrights Festival
Written on September 1, 2018 at 9:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s 2018 Playwrights Festival What is the Playwrights Festival? It is an opportunity for new and veteran playwrights alike to develop and present their work onstage. Festival performances of new works, created by islanders, will take place September 6th through September 9th in the Gubelman and Whittier Theatres. Eight plays will be Continue Reading
Coming THIS Saturday : Birds of Chicago!
Written on August 31, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Americana Darlings! Birds of Chicago Saturday, September 1st at 7:30 pm at San Juan Community Theatre Recorded against a backdrop of political division and dread, Love in Wartime, the 2018 release from Americana darlings Birds of Chicago, is a rock’n’soul suite under the influence of the epic music generated by artists of the ’60’s and Continue Reading
Film Festival Coming Up
Written on August 29, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s moved up a month this year – the Friday Harbor Film Festival will be held over the weekend of October 26, 27 & 28 instead of in November like previous years. Check out their website, www.fhff.org for all things FHFF! From volunteer opportunities, film descriptions and trailers, to film venues and schedules. And buy Continue Reading
Avant Garde Theatre
Written on August 28, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Stage Left shares this announcement with you… Ren was our Stage Manager for Doubt, some years ago and is now living in Australia. This show has won awards at several fringe festivals in Australia and Canada and is coming to the Fairgrounds in Friday Harbor while we are away in England. (Please note it Continue Reading
FHFF Award Winners
Written on November 5, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
A local San Juan Island producer wins the Audience Choice Awards at the 2018 Friday Harbor Film Festival. Amy Herdy, producer of the Bleeding Edge was thrilled to win the Audience Choice Awards for the best film of the 2018 Friday Harbor Film Festival. Her memorable quote when accepting the award was to the filmmakers themselves Continue Reading
FHES Halloween Parade
Written on October 31, 2018 at 5:24 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here it is – the elementary school kids parading through town in their Halloween costumes. See who you recognize…
Stillpoint Halloween
Written on October 31, 2018 at 5:06 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Happy Halloween from Stillpoint School!
FHFF in Photos
Written on October 31, 2018 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
And another Film Festival is behind us. Here’s a look at some highlights from the 6th Annual Friday Harbor Film Festival. Click the thumbnails below to see who all you recognize.
San Juan Community Theatre Announces Updated Mission and Vision
Written on October 30, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
At the September 28th meeting of San Juan Community Theatre Board of Trustees, the Board voted to update the Mission and Vision statements of the Theatre as follows: Mission: Enriching community through performing arts Vision: San Juan Community Theatre engages community through performing arts, inspiring island residents and visitors of all ages. From Executive Artistic Director, Nathan Continue Reading
Thank You from Team Silent Sky
Written on October 25, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Team Silent Sky sends a huge THANK YOU to the entire community, for supporting their production so wholeheartedly, and for making Silent Sky SJCT’s best-attended fall production since 2011! WOW!
FHFF Starts Friday
Written on October 25, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year the Friday Harbor Film Festival kicks off at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 26, and runs through Sunday, Oct. 28. At 7 p.m. Oct. 26 there will be the Filmmakers Gala. Paul Watson, of Sea Shepherd, will accept his Lifetime Achievement Award. Gala attendees will also have a chance to view his film “Chasing Continue Reading
At the Film Festival Next Weekend:
Written on October 23, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival gets rolling on Friday, October 26th at 10:00 AM. See the complete schedule at www.fhff.org. Here are a few things you won’t want to miss: Opening Night Gala Honoring Filmmakers Friday evening at 7:00 PM in the Whittier Theatre at San Juan Community Theatre All Access Pass & GALA Only Continue Reading
From the Wild – the Journey of the Mustang
Written on October 22, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Its Friday Harbor Film Festival time Again and here is a great film about mustangs and what is being done by young girls to save them. by Theresa Simendinger Wild mustangs thrive in the stunning, but harsh landscape of Eastern Oregon. Due to their rapidly growing population thousands will be captured and placed in federal Continue Reading
Last Week for Silent Sky
Written on October 17, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from San Juan Community Theatre… Have you seen the show that everyone is raving about? There are just four more chances to do so! Thursday, Friday, and Saturday’s performances are at 7:30 pm (and Thursday is Pay What You Can) and we finish the run with a matinee on Sunday at 2:00 Continue Reading
Island Senior: Fun Friday Bingo at the Mullis Center
Written on October 16, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the SJ Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… On the second Friday of the month the Mullis Center hosts Fun Friday Bingo. For ten dollars you get a delicious seasonally themed lunch and 15 cards of Bingo. On Friday I enlisted my friend Therese Finn and we joined Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on October 10, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce has chosen Friday Harbor Film Festival as this month’s featured member. The Friday Harbor Film Festival was co-founded in 2013 by Lynn Danaher and Karen Palmer. They realized early in the process they had very compatible skill sets, so Lynn took the role of Director having organized multiple Continue Reading
Fiddle Supergroup “Childsplay” to Kick Off Farewell Tour in Friday Harbor
Written on October 10, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Childsplay: Fiddlers, Fiddles and Fiddlemaker is pleased to announce the release of their seventh album, “The Bloom of Youth.” The album is the first step in a final farewell tour for the band, many of whom have been in the band for 30 years. Led by violin maker Robert Childs, Childsplay is made up of Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Farm Parade 2018
Written on October 7, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
It was a brilliant sunny day for this year’s Farm Parade. A fun parade for kids, trucks, and tractors… continue to see more photos…
SJCT Presents: Angel Street, On Book! Readers Theatre
Written on September 25, 2018 at 6:05 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A Broadway hit first produced on the West End under the title Gaslight and filmed twice, Angel Street tells the story of the Manninghams, who live on Angel Street in 19th century London. As the curtain rises, all appears to be the essence of Victorian tranquility. It is soon apparent, however, that Mr. Manningham, a Continue Reading
Gospel Jazz Reprise
Written on September 13, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nine years ago, gospel and jazz lovers attended a pair of concerts at Saint David’s Episcopal Church which both sold out. Apparently they didn’t get enough, because it is going to be done again on Saturday, Sept. 15th, and Sunday, Sept. 16th, starting at 4 pm each day. The reason for the concerts is to Continue Reading
Nutcracker Ballet Auditions
Written on September 5, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Salish Sea Ballet announces open auditions for the 2018 Friday Harbor Nutcracker. Auditions will be held at the Salish Sea Ballet studio (689 Airport Center, Friday Harbor) on Sunday, September 9th. Auditions are open to everyone age 3 and up. No dance experience is necessary! Audition Schedule: 1:00pm-1:30pm: Ages 3-6, no experience necessary 1:45pm-2:15pm: Ages Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on September 4, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, Well, here we are in September and it is time for the Grand Finale of this year’s Film Series. I hope you have enjoyed them and plan to join us again next summer. Attendance this year was up 50%, but we can do even better. Please invite your friends to send me Continue Reading
2018 Playwrights Festival
Written on September 1, 2018 at 9:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s 2018 Playwrights Festival What is the Playwrights Festival? It is an opportunity for new and veteran playwrights alike to develop and present their work onstage. Festival performances of new works, created by islanders, will take place September 6th through September 9th in the Gubelman and Whittier Theatres. Eight plays will be Continue Reading
Coming THIS Saturday : Birds of Chicago!
Written on August 31, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Americana Darlings! Birds of Chicago Saturday, September 1st at 7:30 pm at San Juan Community Theatre Recorded against a backdrop of political division and dread, Love in Wartime, the 2018 release from Americana darlings Birds of Chicago, is a rock’n’soul suite under the influence of the epic music generated by artists of the ’60’s and Continue Reading
Film Festival Coming Up
Written on August 29, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s moved up a month this year – the Friday Harbor Film Festival will be held over the weekend of October 26, 27 & 28 instead of in November like previous years. Check out their website, www.fhff.org for all things FHFF! From volunteer opportunities, film descriptions and trailers, to film venues and schedules. And buy Continue Reading
Avant Garde Theatre
Written on August 28, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Stage Left shares this announcement with you… Ren was our Stage Manager for Doubt, some years ago and is now living in Australia. This show has won awards at several fringe festivals in Australia and Canada and is coming to the Fairgrounds in Friday Harbor while we are away in England. (Please note it Continue Reading