Art and Entertainment in Friday Harbor and Orcas, Lopez, and San Juan Island

ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Special Exhibition: Caroline James Abstract Paintings

September 3 - 14

image: Genuflect, fabric collage and paint 36 x 48

A special exhibition of recent paintings by Caroline James is on exhibit at Waterworks gallery in Friday Harbor from September 3-14. Meet the artist from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 3. James, based on Hornby Island, British Columbia has created a body of paintings that represent a new direction for the artist's work.

She says, "There is a fascination for me in the process of making this work, and a challenge for the viewer, to simply be with what is before you without asking anything from it; to allow the work to give you what is has and to simply show your own reaction to being there, quietly. Try not thinking!"

For more info contact Ruth Offen. www.waterworksgallery.com

Orcas Eyes Photography Opening

The reception for the he month-long exhibition, Orcas Eyes, takes place at 5:30 p.m. Friday, September 3 in Orcas Center in Eastsound. Meet the artists and enjoy the finest photographic work on Orcas Island.

Arthur, The Begetting onstage at the Grange

Five performances of Arthur, The Begetting by Seattle playwright and actor, Jeff Berryman begin Friday, September 3 at the Grange on Orcas Island. The Actors Theater of Orcas Island presents this powerful play which is the first in a series of plays retelling the story of King Arthur.

The cast includes Valerie Buxbaum, Zack Knight, Indy Zoeller, Evan Buxbaum, Freddy Hinkle, and Ariel Vergen. Doug Bechtel directs.

Performances: all at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3 and Saturday, Sept. 4; Friday, Sept. 10, Saturday, Sept. 11 and Sunday, Sept. 12. at the Grange.

Due to some minor violence and mild sexual references this play may not be suitable for very young children. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill's Book Store, on-line at www.orcasactors.com or at the door.

Journey Stories, a Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit in Eastsound opens July 17

posted 06/10/2010
Orcas Island Historical Museum, located on Main Street in Eastsound, has been chosen to host Journey Stories, a Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit from July 17 to August 29, 2010.

Being chosen to host this exhibit gave the museum the opportunity to create their own local exhibition, consisting of a showcase video of local resident stories (old and new). The video, part of an Orcas Island High School student project with teacher Paul Evans, will be shown throughout the exhibit. It will become an ongoing display at the museum.

Also on display will be a hard copy book of other local Journey Stories. A beautiful quilt created by islander quilters featuring island boats of our past is part of the exhibit and will be raffled off on closing day. The story of the ancient bison remains found on the island, which will soon to be on display, will be told. Visitors Can have a "Passport Book" stamped as they move the museum to other historical places on the island such as Robert Moran's Rosario Resort, Doe Bay Resort and Crow Valley Museum during this event.

Journey Stories is part of Museum on Main Street (MOM), a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and the Federation of State Humanities Councils. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.

FHMS play photos

The Secret Lives of Toads by D.W. Gregory

TWO PAGES OF TOAD PHOTOS and INFO

Gooney Bird Greene
by Lois Lowry and Kent R. Brown
TWO PAGES OF GOONEY PHOTOS and INFO

Peter Pan photos

posted 01/02/2009
Friday Harbor High School Drama Group's four shows of Peter Pan were sold out. Enjoy the PHOTOS

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.

John Hammond at SJCT Sept. 15

7:30 p.m. Sept. 15
San Juan Community Theatre

Veteran blues man and Grammy nominee, John Hammond, shakes up the Whittier stage. Tickets: $23 adults; $12 student reserved; $5 student RUSH. 378-3210 or www.sjctheatre.org

Virgo Birthday Bash with Elephant Revival Sept. 15 at Woodmen Hall

Nederland Colorado neo-acoustic quintet Elephant Revival plays a unique blend of an emerging new musical genre called Transcendental Folk. The quintet can be seen delving into Scottish/Celtic fiddle tunes, original folk pieces, traditional ballads, psychedelic country, indie rock, powerful reggae grooves, 40s/50s jazz standards and an occasional hip-hop beat amongst other styles.

The band consists of Bonnie Paine (vocals, washboard, djembe, musical saw), Sage Cook (electric banjo/guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin, viola, vocals), Dango Rose (double-bass, mandolin, banjo, vocals), Daniel Rodriguez (acoustic guitar, electric banjo/guitar vocals) and Bridget Law (fiddle and vocals).

Tickets for their September 15 performance at Woodmen Hall on Lopez Island are $10 for all ages. More info: www.homeonthegrange.com Phone: (360) 468-2753

Women of Texture show at Gallery San Juans

An Opening night reception for the Women of Texture 2010 art show which runs through July 31 is Saturday, July 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gallery San Juan. The gallery is located at 232 A st. #6 in Friday Harbor.

The show features artists:

BJ Dollahite

Candice Christie

Lumi Verdugo

Espi Grundy

Oak Boesky

Dejia Design

Teri Jo Summer

Jocelyn Russell

Call BJ at 360-378-1376 for more information or visit gallerysanjuan.com/

College project makes a whale of an environmental statement

posted 06/16/2010
The new exhibits to be featured at the Whale Museum in Friday Harbor are sure to make people look and think twice. The sculptures named Killer and Baby Killer are completely constructed from Garbage. MORE...

All Things within All Things delivered

posted 01/25/2010
Matthew Gray Palmer's sculpture All Things within All Things was safely delivered, installed and dedicated in Norfolk, Virginia last weekend. Heartfelt thanks to all in our island community for your outpouring of support and interest in the project.

More images can be viewed on Matthew's website

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