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“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Letter to the Editor: United Way Benefits Orcas Rec
The Orcas Island Recreation Program would like to thank the United Way of San Juan County for helping support our summer programs with a generous grant. Because of their support Orcas Rec was able to plan, organize, and implement a variety of great programs this summer. Some of the programs
Entertainment Abounds this Weekend: Chamber Music, Road Trips, Carolyn & Grace, Golf Tourney, Cherry Cherry, Ventriloquist & a Little Orcas Pig!
Friday, Aug 27 Music Lovers Seminars: Quintessential Quintets 10 a.m. to noon at St. Francis Catholic Church. Tickets $30 for both Thursday and Friday. 376-6636. Quintessential Quintets concert with the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center, followed by a Nightcap Reception. Order online at www.oicmf.org
Community Foundation to Report to the Public at Discovery House Luncheon on Sept. 8
The Orcas Island Community Foundation will hold its annual Report to the Community Luncheon on Wednesday, September 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Rosario Resort Discovery House. This year’s theme is The Impact of Giving, a celebration of $2 million of grants made over the past 15
Chamber Music Festival Finale Features Romantic and Contemporary Quintets
The Quintessential Quintets concerts will bring to a close the 2010 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival season. In the performances on Friday, Aug. 27 and Saturday, Aug. 28, the talents of classical guitarists [intlink id="9712" type="post"]Eliot Fisk and his wife Zaira Meneses[/intlink], of the [intlink id="9699" type="post"]Miró Quartet[/intlink],
Lori Fast’s Drawings at the Artworks During September
The Orcas Island Artworks features figurative drawings in pastel and charcoal by Lori Fast through the month of September. A former ballet dancer, Lori’s work captures a sense of movement and the energy of the human body. Much of her inspiration is drawn from travels across Europe, Russia,
Prescription “Take Back” Program Sept. 1 at Ray’s
Program safely disposes of excess prescription drugs By Marta Nielson Orcas Island Prevention Partnership Community Coalition Director The "Medication Take Back" monthly program continues next Wednesday, September 1st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ray’s Pharmacy located in "Templin's Square" at 68 North Beach Road in Eastsound The Take
Two Votes Nix Council Adoption of Erickson Building Project Easement
Historic building's use as Farmers Market, performance space and pedestrian area impacted by Council Vote By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Four votes are required for the San Juan County Council to take any action, and on Tuesday, August 24, the fate of the Land Bank’s purchase of a
Chamber Festival Children’s Concert Today – Free!
The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Childrens’ Concert takes place today, Wednesday, August 25, at 1 p.m. Orcas children will warmly greet Festival musicians with several chants to begin the concert with the guidance of Teaching Artist Monique Mead. Artistic Director Aloysia Friedmann selects repertoire from the concert series to
Economic Council Offers Customer Service 101 Class
As part of their Business Education Series, the San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a course entitled Customer Service 101. In this two-hour workshop, participants will learn easy and effective ways to get customers to come back to their retail or service establishments – again and again. The
Actors Theater Tells of the Beginnings of the Arthurian Legend
Arthur, The Begetting opens at the Grange Sept. 3 The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces five performances of Arthur, The Begetting by Seattle playwright and actor, Jeff Berryman. This powerful play is the first in a series of plays retelling the story of King Arthur. Valerie Buxbaum
Classical Guitar Performances & More From the Miró at the Orcas~trations: Fandango! Concerts
Orcas~trations: Fandango! Concerts Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at the Chamber Music Festival The Orcas~trations: Fandango! concerts of the 2010 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, present a “Wagnerian” type program in terms of length and variety, says OICMF Founder and Artistic Director Aloysia Friedmann. Featured artists Eliot Fisk and
Martin Lund and Guests at the Last Brown Bag Concert this Wednesday
Closing the Emmanuel Parish Brown Bag concert series at noon on Wednesday, August 25 will be Martin Lund and guests. Also featured will be Mackie Blackburn and Robin Gropp, who will play their violins. Mackie, who will be a senior this fall at Orcas High School, received the Virgil Cleveland
The Week Ahead: Fandangos, Ventriloquists, the Cherry Cherry Band & the Last of “Journey Stories”
Monday, August 23 Music Lovers Seminars: Orcas~trations: Fandango! 10 a.m. to noon at St. Francis Catholic Church. Tickets $30 for both Monday and Tuesday lectures. 376-6636. Tuesday, August 24 Music Lovers Seminars: Orcas~trations: Fandango! 10 a.m. to noon at St. Francis Catholic Church. Eastsound Sewer and Water District meeting 4:30
“Journey Stories” Final Event — America’s First Road Trip
(Note: Due to some confusion about the dates, this event will be held both Thursday Aug. 26 AND Friday, Aug. 27) Updated Aug. 23 The Orcas Island Historical Museum presents its final event of the Journey Stories season: a screening of Ken Burns' documentary film, Horatio's Drive: America's First Road Trip... at 6:30
Audition for Louisa M. Alcott’s Little Women
A classic adaptation by John D. Ravold, directed by Robert Hall on the OffCenter stage, will open on October 28 and run through November 6 and feature a cast of ten local actors, including both teens and adults. The cast of characters are: the four March sisters -- Jo, Meg,
Artshow This Week to Benefit Helping Hands Noramise
Helping Hands Noramise (HHN), via director[intlink id="7166" type="post"]Rosedanie Cadet[/intlink], is going to be showing the art of Tambour Creole Collective in Limbé, Haiti beginning Monday, August 23rd and continuing through Sunday, August 29th at Millie's Antiques And Collectibles adjacent to the Kitchen in Eastsound. The town of Limbé
