Catherine Eaton Skinner

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Catherine Eaton Skinner will have a show at the Waterworks Gallery, running from September 6th through the 28th.
This will be the gallery’s September show, and will feature the mixed media encaustic paintings of Catherine Eaton Skinner.

Catherine Eaton Skinner is a former full time Island resident, now spends her time between Seattle, San Juan and Santa Fe. Catherine has been represented by the gallery since 1987.

The dogs running, the trees, the herons flying overhead, the winter chickadees roosting in the trees. All of these places that dwell on the variety of themes and subjects that are in the place called Between the Hills.

Encaustic has its roots in 5th century B.C. The word “encaustic” is derived from the ancient Greek encaustikos, meaning “to heat” or “to burn”, this medium was originally practiced by Greek artists to paint portraits and decorate marble and terra cotta architectural elements. Encaustic painting is a process in which layers of wax and pigment become bound together with the use of heat. Many artists are using this medium in a variety of innovative and creative ways,

Established in 1985, waterworks has grown over the years to represent an eclectic blend of artists from the Pacific Northwest, including, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.
Hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday, 10.00 to 6.00 and Sunday 11.00 to 4.00.

Stop by to see all that's new and refreshed. Check out our website www.waterworksgallery.com for the 2008 show schedule.

New Choir Director

Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church has been on this island for almost 150 years. During that time, music has been an integral part of its ministry. With that history behind her, Denise King is taking over the helm of the church’s chancel choir.

Community members know Denise as director of Skagit Valley College, San Juan Center and as a performer and director for San Juan Community Theatre productions.

It is not necessary to be a member of FHPC in order to sing in the church choir, just a desire to share your love and gift of music.

In Denise’s own words: “This singing group is open to singers of all ages and ability. In our 5:30-7:00 PM Thursday evening rehearsals you will not only learn the songs we will sing in worship services, but you’ll enjoy a mid-week fellowship with other music-makers. By the end of our time together, you will be smiling. We will have a very merry time!”
Choir rehearsals begin September 4 at the church. Please contact Denise King at 378-9751 or at 5kings@rockisland.com.

Monday, August 25 7:00 p.m.

Meet artist and author, Ray Troll at the San Juan Island Library.

ig_Sharkabet-1 (52k image) Ray Troll (ain’t no nookie like chinookie) to hear all about his experiences as an artist, author, and fish worshiper. His books include “Cruisin’ the Fossil Freeway” and “Sharkabet”.

He is known for combining his love and art and science into thought-provoking images seen in magazines, galleries, books, and popularized on cards and t-shirts. Ray is full of fantastic fish tales, so be sure to catch him at the library!

This event is co-sponsored the San Juan Island Library, the Friends of the Library, and Friday Harbor Labs.

Free.

Art Museum & Westcott Bay Unite

For the past seven months, WBI & VAM have been discussing ways in which they could better serve the community by working together.

In a retreat held July 13th, the Boards of the Westcott Bay Institute for Art & Nature (the Sculpture Park and the Island Museum of Art) and the Visual Arts Museum (VAM) agreed to a full “merger” to be effective January 1, 2009.

They will, however, begin partnering immediately. The two groups will share a booth at the upcoming San Juan County Fair and continue with all their planned exhibitions, lectures, shows, and educational programs.

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"The Tempest"

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This summer is the start of Island Stage Left’s 10th summer season and in celebration they are be remounting Shakespeare’s most mature and brilliant play, “The Tempest “ which was Island Stage Left’s first production on the island.
July 18 - 27 at 1062 Wold Rd
July 31-August 10 at Roche Harbor Outdoor Stage
Aug 13 - Aug 23 (Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays) Roche Harbor Outdoor Stage

1062 Wold Rd July 18 - 27th (Fri - Sun)

Roche Harbor Outdoor Stage
July 31st - Aug 10th (Thurs - Sun)
Aug 13th - Aug 23rd (Wed- Sat)

Also, the exciting Summer 2008 Discussion Series on Shakespeare's "The Tempest" (Free of charge) To accompany Island Stage Left's summer 2008 production of The Tempest: - Beer and wine available for purchase.

7 pm on Wednesdays, July 23rd - Professor Michael Best, University of Victoria, BC Emeritus Professor of English at the University of Victoria where he taught Shakespeare, English Literature, Renaissance Drama, and British Literature Coordinating Editor of the Internet Shakespeare Editions and an expert on humanities computing

July 30 @ 7 pm - Professor John Coldewey, University of Washington Professor of English at the University of Washington Department of English Expertise extends through literature from Chaucer through Shakespeare, plus manuscript and textual studies, with an emphasis on medieval and renaissance drama

August 6 @ 7 pm - Professor Mary Metzger, Western Washington University Professor and Associate Chair of the English department at Western Washington University Teaches English Literature & Drama; published Shakespeare without Fear: Teaching for Understanding

August 13 @ 7 pm - Sebastian Trainor & Jeanmarie Higgins Williams, University of Washington Trainor and Higgins Williams are both doctoral candidates at the University of Washington Trainor teaches courses in theatre history and criticism for the U-W School of Drama and worked as a theatre producer in New York City, Los Angeles, and elsewhere in the U.S., with an interest in fostering Shakespearean production in contemporary American communities Higgins Williams holds an MFA in Playwriting, and teaches critical theory at Cornish College of the Arts

Island Stage Left 1062 Wold Rd Friday Harbor, WA 98250
360 378 5649 stageleft@centurytel.net www.islandstageleft.org

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Friday Harbor Laboratories Presents "Jazz At The Labs"

On Saturday night, June 7th, Friday Harbor Laboratories will hold its 8th annual ‘Jazz at the Labs,’ an evening of food, fun and great music at the Labs. As in the past, proceeds from ‘Jazz at the Labs’ will benefit the Friday Harbor Laboratories K-12 Science Outreach Program in the San Juan Island Elementary, Middle and High Schools and the Spring Street School.

This year’s program will begin with dinner from 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. During dinner, music will be provided by Dennis Willows and the San Juan Jazz Sextet.

Starting at 7:00 P.M. Jay Thomas and Jazz Coalescence, the outstanding jazz band from Seattle will perform featuring jazz standards with their own special edge. These guys can play! That's what people said about last year's Jazz at the Labs. And they were right about both the San Juan Jazz Sextet and Seattle's Jazz Coalescence, two groups featuring some of the Pacific Northwest's most prominent jazz musicians who play terrific jazz. And they're back again.

Best of all, Jazz at the Labs raises money to support a great cause. The Friday Harbor Laboratories K-12 Science Outreach Program which partners students with scientists and offers hands-on encounters with science. In the current school year, the Science Outreach Programinvolves more than 900 students and will log more than 5,000 science/student contact hours.

So be sure to save the date for an unforgettable evening on Saturday night, June 7th, when Friday Harbor Laboratories will hold its 8th annual ‘Jazz at the Labs’ - an evening of food, fun and great music at the Labs.

Reservations are required. (Last year was sold out!)

Uncle Otto & Debbie Nash Strasser

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Get Your Groove On with San Juan Island's own Uncle Otto, preceded by the Debbi Nash Strasser opening act.

Uncle Otto performers are James Barkshire, Steve Keys, Mike Adams, plus sepcial guests. The entertainment kicks of at 7:30 p.m. on Friday the 18th, at the San Juan Community Theater in Friday Harbor. Icket are $16.00 for adults, $8.00 for students, and $5.00 RUSH. Call 378-3210

Co-sponsored by RE/MAX San Juan Island & Rock Island Communications.