Swamps and Bullfrogs in the Week Ahead

Monday, February 20

Swamplandia with Darvill’s Book Group. Discussion of Swamplandia  by Karen Russell at 5:30 p.m., hosted by Jean Spalti at Darvill’s Bookstore. All are welcome 360-376-2135

Wednesday, February 22

Friends of the San Juans Forum  Discussion of complaints and code enforcement, 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall.

Move to Amend Meeting at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on State legislation to address the “Corporate Personhood” decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in the Citizens United case.

Bridge of San Luis Rey, the movie. The final week of Orcas Library’s month-long celebration of the works of Thornton Wilder (Orcas Reads!) will include a FREE screening of the 1995 film The Bridge of San Luis Rey.6:30 p.m. at the Orcas Island Library, 376-4985

Thursday, February 23

 OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8:30 a.m. in the OPALCO office, 183 Mount Baker Road, Eastsound. The public is welcome to attend.

Occupy Orcas meet-up. Come to the Waterfront Park between 11:30 and 1 pm for local conversations among friends. Occupy moment (11:30 am -1pm). If it is raining, let’s meet at Enzo’s and catch up on other Occupy news. Call 376-9213 for more information.

Travelling Light, a new play by Nicholas Wright, a renowned U.K. playwright, is directed by Nicholas Hytner. Live on-screen in high definition at Orcas Center at 7:30 p.m. It is a funny tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood’s golden age, and features the award-winning actor, Antony Sher. Cost:  $15, $11(students) $2 off for Orcas Center members.

Friday, February 24

Ghosts I’ve Met at the Doe Bay Café, a creation of singer/songwriter Sam Watt, “like a Gram Parsons or Jay Farrar – generations removed yet tapped into music’s old soul. Watts is a gifted songwriter mature beyond his years, and one only needs to look at songs such as “Reno” to hear the heartfelt quality of his songs. Great things are ahead.” – Greg Vandy – KEXP.  Starts at 7 p.m. Make a night of it:  Guests with dinner reservations in the Café will get free day use passes to the spa (for use that day only)!  To make dinner reservations, please call the Café at 360-376-8059.

When Bullfrogs Sing Opera presentation by Actors Theater of Orcas Island at the Grange at 7:30 p.m. This play is suitable for all ages.  Tickets available from Darvills or www.orcasactors.com or at the door.

Saturday, February 25

Winter Book Sale The Friends of the Orcas Island Library’s annual Winter Book Sale will be held , from 10 am to 2 p.m. in the cafeteria of the Orcas Island Public School

When Bullfrogs Sing Opera presentation by Actors Theater of Orcas Island at the Grange at 7:30 p.m. This play is suitable for all ages.  Tickets available from Darvills or www.orcasactors.com or at the door.

Ernani  by Verdi, Live from the Met in High Definition at Orcas Center, starting at 7:30 p.m. Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi’s thrilling early gem. Salvatore Licitra is her mismatched lover, and all–star Verdians Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruccio Furlanetto round out the cast.

Sunday, February 26

“The Future of Journalism Now” Crossroads Lecture Series, with Dr. Nancy Rivenburgh at Orcas Center at 2 p.m.

History Matinee with Carol Clark at the Orcas Senior Center Lundeen Room 2:30 p.m.