Friday, January 28
Barbara Courtney Farewell Party, 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Orcas Center Board invites community members to a reception honoring outgoing Executive/Artistic Director, Barbara Courtney in the Madrona Room just prior to the Mariachi Huenachi performance which is at 7: 30 pm. Desserts, cheeses and beverages will be served. 376-2281 x4
Live Music at the Doe Bay Café This week’s band is Low Hums, consisting of the primary duo of Jonas Haskins and Jason Merculief along with a fantastic cast of talented friends. “Low Hums’ minimalist Mexicali blues sounds like a Cormac McCarthy novel, sprawled out beneath the stars on a poncho, watching the embers die before drifting off to sleep”. – The Stranger. 7 p.m. As always, seating is limited. Reservation at 360-376-8059. or see www.doebay.com
Mariachi Huenachi at the Orcas Center 7:30 p.m. Award-winning mariachi high school band from Wenatchee on Center Stage. The group returns following a fun, lively and sold-out show at Orcas Center in 2009! Call the Center @ 376-2281 or visit www.orcascenter.org
“The Fighter” on-screen at the Seaview! Friday- Monday at 7:30 p.m. Based on a true story. A look at the early years of boxer “Irish” Micky Ward and his brother who helped train him before going pro in the mid 1980s. Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale & Amy Adams. Seven Academy award Nominations! Rated: R. Call the theater @ 376-5724.
Saturday, January 29
Sunday, January 30
Join Lynne Howe for Tales of Courage and Bravery at Darill’s Bookstore from 2 to 3 p.m. Stories, crafts and treats for children, ages 5 and up. Call 376-2135.
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