This Weekend: Party and Play All Weekend Long!

Friday, June 25

Rosario Music Concert and Historical Narrative at 4 p.m. Enjoy a presentation of music and photography that walks guests through the history of the Moran family and the Rosario estate with Christopher Peacock. Highlights of the presentation include the historic Moran Photograph Collection, “Phantom of the Opera” music performed on the Mansion’s 1,972 pipe Aeolian organ with the silent film, stories of the Mansion’s most colorful residents, and Christopher’s original piano compositions played on the 1900 Steinway Grand Piano. Call Rosario @ 376-2152 ext. 300

Crow Valley Annual Garden Art Show Opening reception from 4 – 7 p.m.Come explore paintings, handmade birdhouses, tiles, and all manner of stone and cement to bring your garden to life at “The Cabin” across from the Golf Course. Music by Carolyn Cruso and Jeffri’s nibbles and drinks too…. Call 376-4260.

Orcas Hotel Presents Pub Night with Martin Lund & Gene Nery at 6 p.m.  Stop in for some great bites from the Bistro menu, and listen to two of Orcas Island’s most talented musical forces. Call the hotel @ 376-4300.

“The Sunshine Boys” presented by The Actors Theater of Orcas Island. Neil Simon’s comedy stars John Mazzarella and Fred Whitridge, and is directed by Doug Bechtel.  Also in the production are Nick Hershenow, Gwyneth Burrill, Pat Ayers, Greg Ayers and Doug Bechtel.  This play is suitable for all ages. At the Grange, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s Bookstore, or online at www.orcasactors.com or at the door. Call Doug Bechtel @ 317-5601.

Saturday, June 26

Hands Across the Sand Event sponsored nationwide by MoveOn.org. Meet at 11 a.m. at Crescent Beach to show support for our beaches and opposition to off-shore oil drilling.

The Orcas Island Garden Tour – Orcas in Bloom, featuring six varied Orcas gardens. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets for the tour are $20 and can be purchased at Darvill’s Bookstore, Smith and Speed Mercantile and Driftwood Nursery all in Eastsound. Contact Midge Kraetzer @ 376-2373 or email kraetzer@centurytel.net.

Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days. Saturday 11 a.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m. Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and intertidal animals on low tide days during the spring and summer. Wear appropriate footwear for walking to the island (wet sand, gravel, shallow water), and come on down to the beach!

Ice Cream Social at the Orcas Island Artworks and Cafe Olga are celebrating the beginning of their 30th summer season with free ice cream, lemonade, live music, and some wild new creations by Orcas artisans. All are welcome – from 3 to 6 p.m. Contact James Hardman @ 376-4588, email james@jameshardman.com, or call the Artworks phone @ 376-4408.

“Make a Mouse Open House” Molly Coxe will present a program at Darvill’s Bookstore  at 4p.m.  in the children’s book section of the store.

Rosario Music Concert and Historical Narrative at 4 p.m. Enjoy a presentation of music and photography that walks guests through the history of the Moran family and the Rosario estate with Christopher Peacock. Highlights of the presentation include the historic Moran Photograph Collection, “Phantom of the Opera” music performed on the Mansion’s 1,972 pipe Aeolian organ with the silent film, stories of the Mansion’s most colorful residents, and Christopher’s original piano compositions played on the 1900 Steinway Grand Piano. Call Rosario @ 376-2152 ext. 300

Swing and Tango Dance Lessons – with Sara Thomsen, Dancer from Orcas and Argentina, 5:30 p.m. Swing Basics and 7 p.m. Tango Essentials at the Senior Center. Variations at same times on Sunday at Odd Fellows Hall. All welcome, $15 per class/individual, $25 per class/couple, 4 weekend classes $50/individual, $90/couple. Pre-register via email to Sara@satyatango.com, or by calling 206-354-5266.

Robinson Crusoe 5:30 p.m. at Orcas Center. Island kids perform in the 2010 Theatre Camp production of the adventure classic Robinson Crusoe. Cost:  $13, $9 (students). Contact Deborah Sparks at Sparks@OrcasCenter.org.

“The Sunshine Boys” presented by The Actors Theater of Orcas Island. Neil Simon’s comedy stars John Mazzarella and Fred Whitridge, and is directed by Doug Bechtel.  Also in the production are Nick Hershenow, Gwyneth Burrill, Pat Ayers, Greg Ayers and Doug Bechtel.  This play is suitable for all ages. At the Grange, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s Bookstore, or online at www.orcasactors.com or at the door. Call Doug Bechtel @ 317-5601

Lower Tavern Summer Kick Off – Live Music featuring The Dust Bunnies – Al Bently, Randy Smith, Ben Shepard, Randy Jeresky, Wally Tubaman, and whomever else we can sweep from under the rug!  Starts at 9 p.m. Call 376-4848.

Sunday, June 27

The Orcas Island Garden Tour – Orcas in Bloom, featuring six varied Orcas gardens. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Tickets for the tour are $20 and can be purchased at Darvill’s Bookstore, Smith and Speed Mercantile and Driftwood Nursery all in Eastsound. Contact Midge Kraetzer at 376-2373 or email kraetzer@centurytel.net.

Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days. Sunday 11:30 a.m. Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and intertidal animals on low tide days during the spring and summer. Wear appropriate footwear for walking to the island (wet sand, gravel, shallow water), and come on down to the beach!

Embracing the Arts” Opening Reception 4 – 5:30 pm @ the Orcas Center. If you have ever wondered how bronze sculptures are molded and then cast, or if you have had a hankering to explore the mysteries of oil painting, poetry, music or dance, your curiosity will be rewarded, when the Visual Arts Committee at Orcas Center will present a special program celebrating the heart of art, music, dance and poetry on Orcas, featuring live performances by local and guest artists. A reception follows the hour-long program, and admission is free of charge or by donation. Contact Pat Littlewood @ 376-3050 or email pakli@rockisland.com

Swing and Tango Dance Lessons – with Sara Thomsen, Dancer from Orcas and Argentina, 5:30 p.m. Swing Variations and 7 p.m. Tango Ochos at the Odd Fellows Hall. All welcome, $15 per class/individual, $25 per class/couple. For all 4 weekend classes $50/individual, $90/ couple. Pre-register via email to Sara@satyatango.com, or by calling 206-354-5266.

“The Sunshine Boys” presented by The Actors Theater of Orcas Island. Neil Simon’s comedy stars John Mazzarella and Fred Whitridge, and is directed by Doug Bechtel.  Also in the production are Nick Hershenow, Gwyneth Burrill, Pat Ayers, Greg Ayers and Doug Bechtel.  This play is suitable for all ages. At the Grange, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s Bookstore, or online at www.orcasactors.com or at the door. Call Doug Bechtel @ 317-5601