Arts and Entertainment - The Journal of the San Juan Islands

Whiteley Lecture ‘Project Orion’: what went wrong

In November of 1957, a small group of scientists launched a project to build a 4,000-ton interplanetary spaceship propelled by nuclear bombs.

Summer drama workshops just for kids, at SJCT

The San Juan Community Theatre has opened registration for two summer youth workshops, one as part of a new partnership with the Seattle Children’s Theatre.

Love songs & a lighter side, A Cappella choir

The ensemble, founded 11 years ago by Dennis Bonner as Orcas A Cappella, now includes singers from San Juan, Orcas, and Lopez islands. Angel Michaels, from San Juan, directs.

Wooden boat race sets course for Yellow Island

Starting at noon at Orcas Island’s Deer Harbor Marina, the race will conclude after four hours. The course circles various islands and rocks in the area, as well as a race buoy located near the marina.

Labs’ Open House: Reelin’ in the deep

What’s up at the Labs? it’s marine research on display; free popcorn too

Theatre makes ‘make-believe’ believable | Ferry Home Companion

Community theatre's production of 'Into the Woods' is as breathtaking as any Broadway awarding-winning show; perhaps better.

Jean Long: 1928 — 2013 | Passages

Jean Long, age 85, of Glide, Ore., passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday April 14, 2013.

Sound of ‘Sinfonia’

The Island Sinfonia orchestra begins its annual tour of the San Juans with a free concert Sunday, May 5, at Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church

Eth-Noh-Tec: Kinetic Story Theatre