Computer-centric artwork and poetry reading starts weekend fun

Friday, April 3
‘Resistance is Futile!’ a new show of computer centric art work by Martin Taylor, opens with a reception beginning at 5:30 in the lobby of Orcas Center.

Taylor’s work features art pieces where the primary artist’s tool is the computer. The images are either completely algorithmically generated or heavily processed in ways only possible with a computer. There are fractal images, photographs transformed by the “Escher Droste effect” and photo mosaics. Taylor’s work will be displayed through the month of April.

At the other end of town the rhythm of drums and the lyricism of poetry fill the air at the Odd Fellows Hall, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and at Darvill’s Bookstore, starting at 7 p.m.

One World, One Tribe, One Rhythm with EarthTribe Percussion’s Michael Goude comes to the Odd Fellows Hall at 6:30 p.m. There will be percussion instruments there, or bring your own. Donations at the door. Refreshments available. Bring the whole family!

River Malcolm invites you to help celebrate publication of her new book, Magic Carpet: Selected Poems, Poetry Reading and Book Signing at Darvill’s Bookstore – 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

Saturday, April 4
Rosario Mansion opens for public tours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christopher Peacock will give a historic and musical presentation at 5 p.m. $5 admission, for more information, call 376-2222.

Farm Walk at Coffelts, The walk is limited to 20 who register in advance by calling the Orcas Island Recreation Program at 376-5339. The walk is geared for children ages 6 with a limited amount of adults. The cost is $10.

Folk Music at the Grange – The Wanderers, (Carl Allen and Bill Murlin) and Tom Rawson return to the Orcas Grange for a fun evening of folk music. Bill and Carl have been performing traditional folk music around the Northwest for almost 50 years, and have become authorities on the life and music of Woody Guthrie. 7:30 p.m. Admission is $12. Information: 376-3613.

Sunday, April 5
Ethnobotany and Edibles workshop on San Juan Island. Join leading ethnobotanist Mac Smith, Fiona Norris from the San Juan Nature Institute, and Kathleen Foley from the San Juan Preservation Trust for an informative hike on an amazing parcel of SJ Preservation Trust-protected land on the westside of San Juan Island.
Beginning at noon with a brief introductory session at the San Juan Preservation Trust office in Friday Harbor, participants will head out for our hike where Mr. Smith will be discussing the traditional uses of native plants.
Laurie Paul from Friday Harbor’s Market Chef restaurant will finish out the day with some wild edibles for us to sample. Participant limit is 25.
Meet at the SJPT Friday Harbor office (468 Argyle Street in the restored Churchill House) at 12 noon. The day will end at 5 p.m. so returning ferries can be met. Please bring your own sack lunch/water and sturdy walking shoes. Course fee is $45. Checks can be made payable to the San Juan Nature Institute, PO Box 3110 Friday Harbor, WA 98250. For further information, email kathleenf@sjpt.org or call 378-2461, or contact Fiona at science@sjnature.org to make your reservation.