Entertainment Stories - San Juan Islands

Singer-songwriter Katya Chorover to perform at Odd Fellows hall

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:24:44 PDT

Chorover will be coming to Orcas Island on Saturday, Oct. 22 to perform a show at the Odd Fellows Hall. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m., and show time is 8 p.m. Ticket price is $10 at the door.

Enchanted Forest Cabaret: Orcas Center’s fall production is a 1960s, 70s and Steampunk-inspired cabaret of love

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:24:44 PDT

'The Edge of Orcas' art exhibit at Orcas Center: photo montage

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:24:44 PDT

Susan Slapin created this photo montage of "The Edge of Orcas" art display currently showing at Orcas Center. The show will be on display through the month of October.

Pianist at upcoming concert wins international award

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:24:44 PDT

Mixed media art show at Orcas Center: reception opens Oct. 7

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:24:44 PDT

This Friday, Oct. 7, Orcas Center presents an Alternative Group Art Show Opening, complete with catering from Eastsound’s The Kitchen and live music from Kevin Dickey, who will be playing his crystal singing bowl.

'Harvest Hootenanny' contra dance, cider pressing and pie sale will support Orcas Seed Bank

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:24:44 PDT

A contra dance will be held on Oct. 8 to raise funds for the Orcas Island Seed Bank, a project being supported by the nonprofit organization FoodMasters.

Fall Farm Festival schedule: Orcas Island

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:24:44 PDT

A complete schedule of Fall Farm Festival events scheduled on Orcas Island during October. Events are current as of Oct. 5: For the continually updated schedule, visit http://www.sjcarc.org/documents/fall_farm_calander.pdf.

Groovy beats, sultry jazz: Orcas Horns, Lorraine Feather and Stephanie Trick to present a dynamic musical evening

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:24:44 PDT

Afro-Cuban, jazz, blues, and “good old American rock and roll” with the Orcas Horns make up just part of an upcoming Orcas Center concert. The other half? Cheeky lyricist and Grammy nominee Lorraine Feather, accompanied by sensational stride pianist Stephanie Trick, will put their own unique spin on tunes by Fats Waller, James P. Johnson, Dick Hyman under the group name Nouveau Stride.

Oldies but goodies playin' at the Hamlet

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:24:44 PDT

Lopezians are invited to join the residents at The Hamlet at 3 p.m. the second Monday of every month to sing old time songs.

Creating music on and off the stage

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:24:44 PDT

On Saturday, Oct. 8 at 2:30 p.m. the Garfield High School Jazz Ensemble with director Clarence Acox, returns to Woodmen Hall for their fourth annual performance.

General Pickett Returns — this time for someone in need

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:24:44 PDT

Mike Vouri, chief of interpretation at the San Juan Island National Historical Park, as the playwright and star, joins Folksinger Michael Cohen and Director Chris DeStaffany in “The Life and Times of General George Pickett,”which is returning to Friday Harbor as a special benefit performance, Oct. 26, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., at the San Juan Community Theatre. Proceeds will offset Wahl’s medical costs.

Local musician Beau Borrero's debut CD release

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:24:44 PDT

The CD release party, also featuring the San Juan Studio All-Star Band consisting of over a dozen island musicians including Borrero’s mom, is Saturday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m. at 208 Julie Road, off of Wold Road.

Voices from the Pacific Northwest

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:24:44 PDT

Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library host Penny Harrison, editor of “Open Spaces,” Saturday, Oct. 22, 2 — 4 p.m. at Griffin Bay Bookstore.

Flamenco singer's highlights

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:24:44 PDT

A brief bio of a new performer in town

Flamenco; it’s all about the cante

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:24:44 PDT

When it comes to this Spanish tradition, keep your eyes and ears open for singing, dancing and guitar

Last chances to see 'The Ladies Man'

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:24:44 PDT

The play returns Thursday, Oct. 13 for bargain night at 7:30 p.m., tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for student reserved. The play continues on Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. The final show is a matinee at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Bounty of beer and schnitzel | Slide show

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:24:44 PDT

A look at the 2011 Oktoberfest in Friday Harbor

A look at torture, faith and forgiveness in one monk's life

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:24:44 PDT

The documentary “Fire Under the Snow” follows a monk’s life, cutting back and forth between the past and Palden’s present as an activist, living in exile.

Farm Festival events on San Juan

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:24:44 PDT

Here’s a look at upcoming Farm festival events on San Juan:

Pumpkin party, carving, contests and more

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:24:44 PDT

Check out the schedule for this year's Pumpkin Party