Little Bit of Music, Gov’t, B-Ball, Theater and J Edgar this Weekend!

Friday, Jan. 6

Lady Vikings Basketball JV @ 3 pm; Varsity @ 4:30 pm vs. Mount Vernon Christian in Orcas High School gym.

‘J. Edgar’ on-screen at the Seaview Theater. ‘J. Edgar’ explores the public and private life of one of the most powerful, controversial and enigmatic figures of the 20th century. As the face of law enforcement in America for almost fifty years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career and his life.  Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Naomi Watts, Armie Hammer.  Rated: R. at 7:30 p.m. Call 376-5724

Kris Orowski and Dawn Mitschele at the Doe Bay Cafe. Kris Orlowski’s folk-rock and indie-pop sensibility draws comparisons of Paul Westerberg and Elliot Smith.  Kris is a star continuing to rise in the northwest music scene.  Dawn Mitschele is “best known for her angelic vocals and smooth acoustic style.” Call 376-8059.

Saturday, Jan. 7

County Charter Review Commission Organizational meeting at 9 a.m. in Friday Harbor at Council Chambers, Legislative Building, 55 Second Street. This is the first meeting of the Charter Review Commission. Officers will be selected, ground rules established and its work plan and schedule will be discussed discussed.

Lady Vikings Basketball JV @ 1 pm; Varsity @ 2:30 pm) vs. Evergreen Lutheran in Orcas High School Gym.

Fierce Medicine reading and signing  with Ana Forrest, Creator of Forrest Yoga & Orcas Island Resident! 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Orcas Mandala Yoga Studio. As the creator of Forrest Yoga, Ana T. Forrest has been transforming people’s lives throughout the world for more than thirty-five years. Her unique blend of physical practice, Eastern wisdom, and profound Native American ceremony takes her teachings literally off the mat and into daily life-to heal everything from addictive behaviors and eating disorders to chronic pain and injury. In Fierce Medicine, Forrest tells her own story of healing from the scars of abuse and physical handicaps, and reveals the proven practices that enabled her to move beyond her past into a life committed to helping others reconnect with their bodies, cultivate balance, and start living in harmony with their Spirits. Contact Suzi @ 360-298-0218 or info@orcasmandala.com

Agave hosts the fabulous JP and the OK Rhythm Boys!  This talented local group features the fine fiddling of JP Wittman, backed up by Gordon Koenig and Anita Orne on guitar and bass (and sometimes a few other things).  The fun begins at 6:p.m., reservations are highly recommended. Call 376-1422.

‘J. Edgar’ on-screen at the Seaview Theater. ‘J. Edgar’ explores the public and private life of one of the most powerful, controversial and enigmatic figures of the 20th century. As the face of law enforcement in America for almost fifty years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career and his life.  Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Naomi Watts, Armie Hammer.  Rated: R. At 7:30 p.m. Call 376-5724.

Special Night of Music at Doe Bay i”A veritable plethora of talented musicians on-site  and we are looking forward to an incredible jam in the Yoga Studio Saturday night!  Besides having the talents of Kris Orowski and Dawn Mitschele on hand, we are also hosting the Local Strangers, Kevin Long, BC Campbell & Susy Sundborg. It will be a party, for sure! ” Starting at 7:30 p.m.  NO COVER CHARGE!  Call 376-2291 or www.doebay.com

“Faust” by Gounod in High Definition at the Orcas Center,  1 p.m. Live from the Metropolitan Opera in New York. $15 for adults and $11 for students. $2 off for Orcas Center Members and may be purchased at  www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext. 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from noon- 4 pm.

Improvisational Theater Classes  for adults and older teens at the Funhouse/Commons from 2 to 4 p.m. For 8 weeks, taught by Samara Shaw. For information, call 376-7177.

Orcas Island “Community Council”  at the West Sound Community Center 4:30-6 p.m. The community meeting is an opportunity for dialogue of what is on the hearts and minds of community members in the model offered by PeerSpirit, a process shared by Christina Baldwin and Ann Linnea, drawn upon traditional council principles.