Topic: Entertainment
Author Event at the Library
Written on August 23, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister San Juan Island fans of Northwest author Erica Bauermeister take note: She’s returning to the island on Wednesday, August 28, 7:00 pm at the Library to present her latest novel, The Scent Keeper. Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are thrilled to host Erica again and Continue Reading
Fountainsun to Perform at Alchemy Art Center
Written on August 21, 2019 at 8:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alchemy Art Center will host Fountainsun for a return performance almost one year later on Saturday, August 24th at 8pm. The show will take place in the Dome at Alchemy Art Center located at 1255 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor. A $10 donation is requested at the door. Parking is limited, please carpool. Fountainsun is the Continue Reading
Paul Allen To Receive FHFF Lifetime Achievement Award
Written on August 21, 2019 at 8:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival is proud and excited to announce that the Andrew V. McLaglen Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented posthumously to Paul G. Allen for his outstanding contributions to the art of documentary filmmaking, television, and media. The award presentation, to be held during the Festival’s Opening Night Gala on October 25 at Continue Reading
Amazing Grace
Written on August 19, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, Well this year’s film series is approaching its end. I want to thank all of you for meeting us at the movies and supporting your local theatre. As you know, for the past two years, we have not charged for admission, preferring a “pay what you can” model that encourages more of Continue Reading
Sway Wild (Featuring Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer)
Written on August 15, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mandy Fer & Dave McGraw are back at it with new perspective, a new name, and a new sound. Sway Wild is their own unique blend of indie-rock, folk, funk and pop, influenced heavily by all the wild things around and within them. Known as a standout electric guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, Mandy Fer fills the stage with Continue Reading
Summer Melodious Notes Over the Harbor
Written on August 14, 2019 at 8:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
After a very successful concert in April, Melodious Notes is trying something new by being in the Gubelman for an evening and afternoon performance. This will give the audience an intimate setting so that they will be able to be up close and personal with the musicians. The performances are designed to be lighter and Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on August 13, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and nominated for a Best Foreign Language Film Oscar, Nadine Labaki’s Capernaum (“Chaos”) tells the story of Zain, a Lebanese boy who sues his parents for the “crime” of giving him life. Capernaum follows Zain, a gutsy streetwise child, as he flees his negligent Continue Reading
Channel Your Inner Rock Star
Written on August 10, 2019 at 7:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come Sing Rock Classics and Hits with Members of the Chameleons, Desolation Sound, and Special Guests. Tired of only singing your favorite songs in the car? Are you ready to belt your heart out live? Well, here’s your chance to live out your rock star dreams, Sign up by Thursday, August 15th at 4:00pm in Continue Reading
Fiddler on the Roof Jr.
Written on August 8, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The young “campers” at SJCT’s Musical Theatre Camp this year get to bring a beloved story to the stage. The three-week day camp for experienced young actors culminates in four performances of Fiddler on the Roof JR. This special adaptation of the nine-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof JR. follows Tevye the Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on August 5, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In case you missed previous emails, please note that we have substituted “The Guilty” for another film originally scheduled for August 6th. The Guilty (Den Skyldige) Danish (English subtitles), mystery, thriller Rated R (for language),85 minutes Set in an enclosed room with essentially one actor, and made up entirely of phone conversations, the film employs Continue Reading
Submissions For The 2020 Orcas Island Lit Fest Are Now Open
Written on August 5, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local Artists, Writers and Musicians Encouraged to Apply. The Orcas Island Lit Fest today issued a call to all San Juan County artists, authors and musicians that the submissions window for the 2020 Lit Fest is open until September 15. The third annual Orcas Island Lit Fest will take place April 17-19, 2020. Applicants are Continue Reading
Merchant of Venice: Only Two Weekends Left
Written on August 3, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Once it’s gone, it remains only in the memories of those who saw it. Make one of those memories yours. Playing 7:45 pm Thursdays – Sundays at 1062 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor until August 11. Here are some reviews from the last 3 weeks: Simply, WOW! Absolutely spectacular show of The Merchant of Venice by Continue Reading
The Whale
Written on July 29, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Orca Survey Outreach & Education Center at 185 S. First Street is doing our Monday Movie Night again on July 29th. Doors open at 6:30 and the film will start at 7:00. We are doing a very special screening of “The Whale” – the touching story of a little orca named L98 Luna. When Continue Reading
Fiddler on the Roof Jr.
Written on July 29, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre and Theatre Arts for Kids present Fiddler on the Roof Jr.! The young “campers” at SJCT’s Musical Theatre Camp this year get to bring a beloved story to the stage. The three-week day camp for experienced young actors culminates in four performances of Fiddler on the Roof JR. This special adaptation Continue Reading
Merchant of Venice
Written on July 18, 2019 at 7:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Reviews from the first week “Superb!” ~ 3 audience members on leaving BRAVO! A superb and deeply thought-provoking production. Not to be missed! ~ Shapiro It was so well played and so intriguing that I want to see it again! Daniel Mayes is fantastic! Best performance ever! We have been talking about it and processing Continue Reading
3rd Annual Lakedale Music Festival
Written on July 18, 2019 at 7:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lakedale Resort at Three Lakes is pleased to present their third annual jazz festival featuring jazz guitarist Brian Nova. Attendees will enjoy performances in the Meadow and on Lakedale’s lodge deck overlooking beautiful Neva Lake. Festival proceeds will benefit the San Juan Islands School Music Programs and Terry’s Kids. The festival is open to all Continue Reading
László Pal Emerging Filmmaker Award Entries Open
Written on July 17, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dateline: Friday Harbor, WA Friday Harbor Film Festival is seeking entries into the 2019 competition for the László Pal Emerging Filmmaker Award. Recognizing young talent in filmmaking, it will be presented to the creator of the best student short film during the Festival to be held October 25-27. All student films will be screened by Continue Reading
3rd Saturday Contra Dance
Written on July 17, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
This month we are happy to feature Michael Karcher calling. Michael is a popular energetic young caller from Seattle who we have enjoyed several times at our dances. And this month’s band is Not For Sissies, featuring some of our favorite musicians, including fiddlers Vivian Williams and Sono Hashisaki and guitarist Jay Finkelstein. They are Continue Reading
Summer Film Series at SJCT
Written on July 16, 2019 at 8:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shoplifters Tuesday July 16th 7:30 pm Japanese (subtitled) 121 minutes Drama Rated R (some sexual content and nudity) Winner of Palme D’Or at Cannes and nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign film, Shoplifters depicts a Japanese family that survives by running petty scams, Director Hirokazu Kore-eda’s modern day Oliver Twist story portrayal of the Continue Reading
Fading Sound
Written on July 15, 2019 at 7:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
On July 15th at the Orca Survey Outreach & Education Center at 185 S. First Street, we will be showing a documentary film called “Fading Sound” that was produced by Friday Harbor High School students Blake Budwill and Luke Erikson. This film focuses on the threats facing Southern Resident killer whales. Blake Budwill will be Continue Reading
Broadway comes to SJI for the SJCT Summer Festival
Written on July 15, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ben Jeffrey will be joining San Juan Community Theatre from the New York production of Disney’s The Lion King for two extraordinary events! Ben has been playing the role of Pumbaa for nine years, and singing his heart out on Broadway and in tours across the country. Story and Song: A Cabaret Friday, July 19th, Continue Reading
The Ruth Moody Band
Written on July 10, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Coming to San Juan Community Theatre on Sunday, July 14 at 7:30 pm, it’s the Ruth Moody Band Ruth Moody is a two-time Juno Award winning singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founding member of the internationally renowned, Billboard-charting trio The Wailin’ Jennys, she has performed in sold-out venues around the world, made numerous critically-acclaimed albums, received Continue Reading
Author Event at the Library
Written on August 23, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister San Juan Island fans of Northwest author Erica Bauermeister take note: She’s returning to the island on Wednesday, August 28, 7:00 pm at the Library to present her latest novel, The Scent Keeper. Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are thrilled to host Erica again and Continue Reading
Fountainsun to Perform at Alchemy Art Center
Written on August 21, 2019 at 8:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alchemy Art Center will host Fountainsun for a return performance almost one year later on Saturday, August 24th at 8pm. The show will take place in the Dome at Alchemy Art Center located at 1255 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor. A $10 donation is requested at the door. Parking is limited, please carpool. Fountainsun is the Continue Reading
Paul Allen To Receive FHFF Lifetime Achievement Award
Written on August 21, 2019 at 8:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival is proud and excited to announce that the Andrew V. McLaglen Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented posthumously to Paul G. Allen for his outstanding contributions to the art of documentary filmmaking, television, and media. The award presentation, to be held during the Festival’s Opening Night Gala on October 25 at Continue Reading
Amazing Grace
Written on August 19, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, Well this year’s film series is approaching its end. I want to thank all of you for meeting us at the movies and supporting your local theatre. As you know, for the past two years, we have not charged for admission, preferring a “pay what you can” model that encourages more of Continue Reading
Sway Wild (Featuring Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer)
Written on August 15, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mandy Fer & Dave McGraw are back at it with new perspective, a new name, and a new sound. Sway Wild is their own unique blend of indie-rock, folk, funk and pop, influenced heavily by all the wild things around and within them. Known as a standout electric guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, Mandy Fer fills the stage with Continue Reading
Summer Melodious Notes Over the Harbor
Written on August 14, 2019 at 8:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
After a very successful concert in April, Melodious Notes is trying something new by being in the Gubelman for an evening and afternoon performance. This will give the audience an intimate setting so that they will be able to be up close and personal with the musicians. The performances are designed to be lighter and Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on August 13, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and nominated for a Best Foreign Language Film Oscar, Nadine Labaki’s Capernaum (“Chaos”) tells the story of Zain, a Lebanese boy who sues his parents for the “crime” of giving him life. Capernaum follows Zain, a gutsy streetwise child, as he flees his negligent Continue Reading
Channel Your Inner Rock Star
Written on August 10, 2019 at 7:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come Sing Rock Classics and Hits with Members of the Chameleons, Desolation Sound, and Special Guests. Tired of only singing your favorite songs in the car? Are you ready to belt your heart out live? Well, here’s your chance to live out your rock star dreams, Sign up by Thursday, August 15th at 4:00pm in Continue Reading
Fiddler on the Roof Jr.
Written on August 8, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The young “campers” at SJCT’s Musical Theatre Camp this year get to bring a beloved story to the stage. The three-week day camp for experienced young actors culminates in four performances of Fiddler on the Roof JR. This special adaptation of the nine-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof JR. follows Tevye the Continue Reading
Summer Film Series
Written on August 5, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In case you missed previous emails, please note that we have substituted “The Guilty” for another film originally scheduled for August 6th. The Guilty (Den Skyldige) Danish (English subtitles), mystery, thriller Rated R (for language),85 minutes Set in an enclosed room with essentially one actor, and made up entirely of phone conversations, the film employs Continue Reading
Submissions For The 2020 Orcas Island Lit Fest Are Now Open
Written on August 5, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local Artists, Writers and Musicians Encouraged to Apply. The Orcas Island Lit Fest today issued a call to all San Juan County artists, authors and musicians that the submissions window for the 2020 Lit Fest is open until September 15. The third annual Orcas Island Lit Fest will take place April 17-19, 2020. Applicants are Continue Reading
Merchant of Venice: Only Two Weekends Left
Written on August 3, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Once it’s gone, it remains only in the memories of those who saw it. Make one of those memories yours. Playing 7:45 pm Thursdays – Sundays at 1062 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor until August 11. Here are some reviews from the last 3 weeks: Simply, WOW! Absolutely spectacular show of The Merchant of Venice by Continue Reading
The Whale
Written on July 29, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Orca Survey Outreach & Education Center at 185 S. First Street is doing our Monday Movie Night again on July 29th. Doors open at 6:30 and the film will start at 7:00. We are doing a very special screening of “The Whale” – the touching story of a little orca named L98 Luna. When Continue Reading
Fiddler on the Roof Jr.
Written on July 29, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre and Theatre Arts for Kids present Fiddler on the Roof Jr.! The young “campers” at SJCT’s Musical Theatre Camp this year get to bring a beloved story to the stage. The three-week day camp for experienced young actors culminates in four performances of Fiddler on the Roof JR. This special adaptation Continue Reading
Merchant of Venice
Written on July 18, 2019 at 7:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Reviews from the first week “Superb!” ~ 3 audience members on leaving BRAVO! A superb and deeply thought-provoking production. Not to be missed! ~ Shapiro It was so well played and so intriguing that I want to see it again! Daniel Mayes is fantastic! Best performance ever! We have been talking about it and processing Continue Reading
3rd Annual Lakedale Music Festival
Written on July 18, 2019 at 7:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lakedale Resort at Three Lakes is pleased to present their third annual jazz festival featuring jazz guitarist Brian Nova. Attendees will enjoy performances in the Meadow and on Lakedale’s lodge deck overlooking beautiful Neva Lake. Festival proceeds will benefit the San Juan Islands School Music Programs and Terry’s Kids. The festival is open to all Continue Reading
László Pal Emerging Filmmaker Award Entries Open
Written on July 17, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dateline: Friday Harbor, WA Friday Harbor Film Festival is seeking entries into the 2019 competition for the László Pal Emerging Filmmaker Award. Recognizing young talent in filmmaking, it will be presented to the creator of the best student short film during the Festival to be held October 25-27. All student films will be screened by Continue Reading
3rd Saturday Contra Dance
Written on July 17, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
This month we are happy to feature Michael Karcher calling. Michael is a popular energetic young caller from Seattle who we have enjoyed several times at our dances. And this month’s band is Not For Sissies, featuring some of our favorite musicians, including fiddlers Vivian Williams and Sono Hashisaki and guitarist Jay Finkelstein. They are Continue Reading
Summer Film Series at SJCT
Written on July 16, 2019 at 8:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shoplifters Tuesday July 16th 7:30 pm Japanese (subtitled) 121 minutes Drama Rated R (some sexual content and nudity) Winner of Palme D’Or at Cannes and nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign film, Shoplifters depicts a Japanese family that survives by running petty scams, Director Hirokazu Kore-eda’s modern day Oliver Twist story portrayal of the Continue Reading
Fading Sound
Written on July 15, 2019 at 7:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
On July 15th at the Orca Survey Outreach & Education Center at 185 S. First Street, we will be showing a documentary film called “Fading Sound” that was produced by Friday Harbor High School students Blake Budwill and Luke Erikson. This film focuses on the threats facing Southern Resident killer whales. Blake Budwill will be Continue Reading
Broadway comes to SJI for the SJCT Summer Festival
Written on July 15, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ben Jeffrey will be joining San Juan Community Theatre from the New York production of Disney’s The Lion King for two extraordinary events! Ben has been playing the role of Pumbaa for nine years, and singing his heart out on Broadway and in tours across the country. Story and Song: A Cabaret Friday, July 19th, Continue Reading
The Ruth Moody Band
Written on July 10, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Coming to San Juan Community Theatre on Sunday, July 14 at 7:30 pm, it’s the Ruth Moody Band Ruth Moody is a two-time Juno Award winning singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founding member of the internationally renowned, Billboard-charting trio The Wailin’ Jennys, she has performed in sold-out venues around the world, made numerous critically-acclaimed albums, received Continue Reading