Friday – Sunday, May 13 – 15, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center
— from Susannah Weaver —
On This Island is a benefit performance for Orcas Center three nights only, May 13, 14 & 15 at 7:30 pm.
Directed by Grace McCune, this night of music weaves together a tapestry of sonic stories by some of Orcas Island’s most treasured musicians and performers. These stories talk of what it means to live in a small community, how we live and love together. How we support and grieve with one another. And how somehow, we have found ourselves and each other here, On This Island.
Brilliantly directed by Grace McCune with a host of artists including: Noah Racey, Susan Osborn, Martin Lund, the Sea Stars, Jim Bredouw, Jake Perrine, Gene Nery, Carolyn Cruso, Melody Funk, Kara O’Toole, Tiffany Loney, Stormy Hildreth, Jeffrey Horton, Deborah Sparks, Corey Wiscomb, Cali Bagby, Khadoma Colomby and The Rock on the Rock Choirs. Grace has done an extraordinary job of bringing these artists as well as many other faces on stage by featuring throwback photos shared by islanders that will be used as the projected back drop of the performance. Come to a concert to celebrate your community, support the arts, and commemorate the 30th anniversary of Orcas Center together On This Island. This not-to-be-missed performance will sell out. Don’t delay getting your tickets.
The opening night performance Friday, May 13 has a limited number of dinner and a show tickets available for $72, in addition to $30 tickets. The New Leaf Café is hosting the exclusive dinner for On This Island at 5:00 pm on May 13 only. Chef Steve Debaste at the New Leaf Café has created a special menu featuring seasonal local cuisine for the dinner which will take place in the Outlook Inn’s Victorian Room. After dinner make your way over to Orcas Center for the 7:30 pm show.
Tickets for On This Island are $30 for adults, $15 for students and $72 for dinner and a show available on May 13 only. All tickets may only be purchased on the Orcas Center website or by calling 376-2281 ext 1 or visiting the Orcas Center box office during box office hours which are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 12-2 pm. Tickets are not available at the Outlook Inn’s New Leaf Café. For more information about Orcas Center 2016 season events, please visit www.orcascenter.org.
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