The Last Weekend in February

Friday, February 24

“Feed Yourself – Feed Our Community” purchase a bowl to benefit the Food Bank and then fill it with soup, at the Wildflour Bakery in Eastsound on Main Street, from 4 to 6 p.m.

“The Artist” on screen at the Seaview Theater. George Valentin is a silent movie superstar. The advent of the talkies will sound the death knell for his career and see him fall into oblivion. For young extra Peppy Miller, it seems the sky’s the limit – major movie stardom awaits. The Artist tells the story of their interlinked destinies. Starring: Jean Dujardin, Berenice Bejo, John Goodman. Rated: PG-13. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., call 376-5724.

Live Music with Wayo at the Orcas Hotel for a great night of music with Wayo, playing the piano and guitar.  The evening will start with soft piano and instrumentals and end with “baseball Boogie Blues and Rags” No reservations required.  Music starts at 6 pm and ends at 8:30 pm. 376-4300.

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

Charter Review Commission meets in Friday Harbor at the San Juan Grange from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. See (www.sanjuanco.com/committees/charterreview).

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.

“The Artist” on screen at the Seaview Theater. George Valentin is a silent movie superstar. The advent of the talkies will sound the death knell for his career and see him fall into oblivion. For young extra Peppy Miller, it seems the sky’s the limit – major movie stardom awaits. The Artist tells the story of their interlinked destinies. Starring: Jean Dujardin, Berenice Bejo, John Goodman. Rated: PG-13. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., call 376-5724.

“Runs Deep” Live at the Lower! at 9 p.m. Originally from Lopez Island, “Runs Deep”is a long-time favorite band of locals and tourists alike and will play at the Lower this Saturday night at 9 pm. Their music covers everything from mellow, to intense blues, psychedelic rock, reggae, hip hop, and classic rock, as well as many originals, and intends to jam, and rock your wool socks right off. They have played with Allen White (drummer of the band “YES” ) as well as two members of Queensryche, and Spike, from “Spike, and the Impalers.” The only rule the band adheres to is to have as much fun as possible. Call 376-4848.

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.