This Weekend Should Be Interesting!

Friday, September 30

Alexander’s Real Time Band 7:30 p.m. Alan Alexander III will be playing his original tunes and accompanying himself fretless bass, walkabout dulcimer, and guitar. As a performing musician he has toured internationally headlining and opening for artists like UB40, Jimmy Cliff, Ziggy Marley, Taj Mahal, Third World and many others. He is perhaps best known as the former lead singer, principal composer and for the world beat band, Dub Squad.  Visit www.dubsquadmusic.net

“Warrior” On-Screen at Seaview Theater  (See Friday, Sept. 30) 7:30 p.m. Haunted by a tragic past, ex-Marine Tommy Conlon (Hardy) returns home for the first time in fourteen years to enlist the help of his father (Nick Nolte) to train for SPARTA, the biggest winner-takes-all event in mixed martial arts history. A former wrestling prodigy, Tommy blazes a path toward the championship while his brother, Brendan (Edgerton), an ex-fighter-turned teacher, returns to the ring in a desperate bid to save his family from financial ruin. But when Brendan’s unlikely, underdog rise sets him on a collision course with the unstoppable Tommy, the two brothers must finally confront each other and the forces that pulled them apart, facing off in the most soaring, soul stirring, and unforgettable climax that must be seen to be believed. Starring: Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Morrison, Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte. 7:30 p.m. Rated PG-13.  Call 376-5724

Saturday, October 1

Final Outdoor Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Village Green. The Fall Market is in full swing. Farm stalls are bursting at the seams with produce. Chard, squash, greens, corn, onions, potatoes, garlic, cucumbers for your pickling pleasure, and — thank goodness – FINALLY, nice ripe red tomatoes! Wondering what to do with all this bounty? Stop by the market booth for recipes to help you on your way to getting the most out of season’s offerings. While you are at the Market, have a bite to eat, but don’t forget to visit with our crafters, many of whom will not be seen again until the Spring. And, it is never too early to get your holiday shopping started!  Our Fall Market begins at the Oddfellows Hall the Second Saturday in October. Call Jennifer Pietsch, Market Manager @ 317-8342.

OPAL’s annual Benefit Dinner and Auction The gala dinner will honor OPAL’s  first lifetime members, Marilyn Anderson, Peter Fisher, Penny Sharp Sky, and Michael Sky. Dinner will be prepared by Lisa Nakamura of Allium. Cost is $125 per person. For information contact 376-2191 or outreach@opalclt.org.

“Warrior” On-Screen at Seaview Theater  (See Friday, Sept. 30) 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 2

Jubilee Day reading and discussion of Michael Sky’s novel from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Outlook Inn. Published just weeks before his untimely death in May, Michael Sky’s extraordinary novel Jubilee Day’has everyone talking. A mind-stretching political thriller and splendid murder mystery, the book promises to fly off bookstore shelves throughout the country. Find out what all the buzz is about! Come listen to a reading by islanders Susan Osborn, David Densmore, and Norm Stamper. Then stick around to participate in a facilitated conversation of the book’s provocative, imaginative yet imaginable story.

Volunteer Appreciation Party from 3-6pm at the Orcas Museum:“All are welcome to celebrate the end of a great summer season and to thank all of our dedicated volunteers who have worked for both the Orcas Museum and the Crow Valley School Museum. Bring apples to press!”

Missoula band Stellarondo at the Doe Bay Café!   Out of a sonic bloom of pedal steel, banjo, cello, musical saw, and upright bass Stellarondo spills out songs about stalkers, roadside anomalies, love, and haunted hotels. Instrumentally and lyrically the group explores both the sweet and the sinister, sometimes finding that only a thin blurry line separates the two.  Begins at 7:30 p.m. As always, seating is limited.  Please call the Doe Bay Cafe to book your dinner table – 360-376-8059.  www.doebay.com