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Rande and Fran, both Kwaguilth Native artists from Vancouver Island, envision a casual, fun afternoon discussion. Cook, a painter, sculptor and hereditary chief said, their presentation will strive to “connect all the fundamentals of our Native culture today, talk about the history of where we come from and the affects of being an urbanized Indian.”
Painter, print-maker and lecturer, Francis Dick, related, “Before anything else my work is about honoring my life process, my journey …to places that I might stand in my truth: my work is not a career, it is a way of life.” Since childhood Fran has been compelled to share her path through singing and art.
Two performances by Matemai Mbira Group of Zimbabwe in Friday Harbor
July 10 and 11
As part of its 10-week tour of performing and teaching, Matemai Mbira Group of Zimbabwe will perform twice in Friday Harbor. The first performance is at the Port of Friday Harbor waterfront on Friday, July 10. The second will be a benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11 at San Juan Island Grange Hall.
Katura Marimba will open the concert.
Newton Gwara known by his totem, Matemai, is considered on of Zimbabwe's
finest living mbira players. He is a multi-talented instrumentalist
equally adept on mbira, marimba or electric guitar. During his tour, he
will be offering workshops and classes in mbira, guitar, marimba and
singing.
Tinirai Jonathan "Simboti" Mazura was discovered by Matemai in 2004 and
since joining the group has participated in many live performances and
recordings with the band.
Tickets are $10 at the door. Doors open at 7 pm. People are advised to buy tickets early. Last summer
there was a jam-packed hall at the first benefit concert.
"As You Like It" this summer's Shakespeare
offering by Island Stage Left
Island Stage Left's Shakespeare Under the Stars presents "As You Like It" on five islands this summer begining July 9 and ending August 22. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. Bring a blanket and dress warmly. The first four performances are at 7:30 p.m. beginning at Doe Bay on Orcas Island July 9. July 10 folks on Waldron Island have their chance to view the play. Saturday, July 11, the cast moves to Shaw Island Community Center and Sunday, they perform at Lopez Vineyards.
On San Juan Island, all performances are at 8:15 p.m. The company uses two venues. Fridays through Sundays July 17 to 26 the play will be onstage at 1062 Wold Road. Thursdays through Sundays, July 30 to August 22 the performances will be on the Roche Harbor Outdoor stage. Saturday, July 25 is a special Picnic Friendraiser Performance.
For more information visit the www.islandstageleft.org or call (360) 378-5649 or email: stageleft@centurytel.net
Last chance to see Pickett performance
July 10
San Juan Community Theatre's longest-running play is coming to an end. Friday, July 10 is the final performance in Friday Harbor of Mike Vouri's "The Life and Times of Gen. George Pickett."
Island historian Mike Vouri, with musical accompaniment by Michael Cohen, says it's time to say good-bye to his one-man show that has been enthralling audiences here and throughout the Northwest since 1995. Vouri has brought the Civil War Army veteran back to life, relating his moving story that includes a stint on San Juan Island at the time of the Pig War and the grueling battle at Gettysburg.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office hours which is open 11 a.m to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
The final performance of The Life & Times of General George Pickett at San Juan Community Theatre is 8 p.m. Friday, July 10. The show coincides with the sesquicentennial of the Pig War.
FEATURE STORY BY INGRID GABRIEL
Bodenstab Named President of the
Islands Museum of Art and Sculpture Park Organization
posted 06/16/2009
The two former organizations, the Westcott Bay Sculpture Park and the Visual Arts Museum of the San Juans took the final step in cementing their merger by having Charlie Bodenstab assume the position of the recently formed combined organization, now named: IMA, San Juan Islands Museum of Art & Sculpture Park, effective immediately.
Charlie has a lifetime of serving in high level positions of corporate and private business combined with serving on a series of boards of Island non-profit organizations. He has published books and articles on the broad range of organization structure and management processes. Charlie looks forward to bringing that experience to his other area of strong interest in the visual arts and maximizing the effectiveness of the new organization that he feels has so much promise.
For more contact: Marilyn Luckman at 370-5050 or 370-5302
"New Prints" by Shaun Peterson at Island Museum of Art
A solo exhibition: "New Prints" by Shaun Peterson is on display at Island Museum of Arts from May 29 – September 18, 2009. The museum is located on the corner of First and West Streets in Friday Harbor.
SJCT receives $60K Challenge Grant
The San Juan Community Theatre is receiving a boost in efforts to maintain its
20-year-old facility.
The Confidence Foundation of Southern California has awarded the Theatre a $60,000 challenge grant to aid in repairs to its roof and replacement of an exterior wall.
"This is an amazing opportunity for us and we are very grateful to the Foundation," said SJCT Executive Director Merritt Olsen. "We can now move forward to make sure we have a sound roof over our heads for the next 20 years!"
The Confidence Foundation has been a long-time supporter of the Theatre, including providing a major matching grant in 1985 to jumpstart the building of the Theatre and most recently, financially supporting the building of the Theatre's rehearsal and workshop facility, PARC.
In order to use the Confidence Foundation funds, the Theatre will need to seek $60,000 in matching funds from community members. "We are very hopeful our community will follow through and help us ensure their Theatre continues to thrive," said Olsen.
For more information on these Theatre efforts, contact Merritt Olsen at 378-3211, ext. 29.
Skinner's artwork on display at waterworks gallery
Catherine Skinner's new book, Unleashed, was published in conjunction with the University of Washington press and Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. It portrays animals that dwell in the wilderness and is based on a collection of paintings that premiered at
waterworks gallerya a few years ago. The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays.
Shark Reef spring issue is online
posted 04/03/2009
"Idle observations at a ferry landing; thoughts that surface when we try to sleep; a young woman's unhappy visit to a radiologist's office; the sensation of floating after a strong dive; a hilarious tale of chickens as weapons; and the musings of a self-described middle-aged woman in the throes of a new love affair – with Montana and fly fishing..."
Orcas Island's Jill McCabe Johnson, executive director of Artsmith -- a non-profit to support the arts – is describing some of the work featured in the spring 2009 issue of Shark Reef, an online literary magazine publishing the writing and art of San Juan Islands residents and visitors. "These stories and poems bring welcome light after the long winter," she says. MORE INFORMATION
Local Art Notes
Why Art?
By Ruth Offen
posted 12/12/2008
In these deep dark days [both daylight wise and economically] art is more of a necessity than ever. The color, the texture and the emotional connection brings a ray of light into our worlds.
I have noticed over the years how people visiting my gallery, look upon the gallery experience as a source of nourishment and sustenance for their souls.
With this notion in mind, I recently walked through the galleries in Friday Harbor. My experience was an amazing diversity of context and content exists in this local art community of galleries. COLUMN
editor@sanjuanislander.com
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