Christopher Peacock, accomplished musician, author and Rosario historian, offers a presentation of music and photography that walks guests through the history of the Moran family and the Rosario estate. 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. Presented on Saturdays only at 4:00 p.m. through mid June in the Music Room of the Moran Mansion. The exceptions are Saturday, February 23 and March 2, 2013 when there will not be a performance. Starting after mid June, the music will be presented daily (except Sundays) at 4:00 p.m. Complimentary and open to the public.
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"Eat Locally" is a way of life for many residents in the San Juan Islands. The San Juan Island Farmers Market features delicious island-raised produce, berries, colorful bouquets, eggs, and dairy products, as well as fresh local seafood, shellfish, and meats. The market also features freshly cooked and prepared foods made from local ingredients, grass-fed burgers, hot sausages, baked goods, pizza, crafts, and more!
The market is held outdoors on the Brickworks Plaza, in downtown Friday Harbor on Nichols Street, from April through October on each Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.. It then moves indoors for the winter to Friday Harbor High School on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays in Nov and Dec. Then it will be held on the 1st Sat of the month for Jan - April. The market moves back to the Brickworks building in April for another great season.
The Brickworks is Friday Harbor’s newest rehabilitated historic site. The building was built in 1920 to house The Friday Harbor Brick and Tile Company. Today it is the last surviving industrial building in Friday Harbor. The rehabilitation is expected to be completed in May 2013 and will expand the Brickworks Plaza by providing year-round indoor market and event space in an important historic setting.
The 22nd Annual San Juan Island Artists' Studio Tour celebrates where local art is created -- in personal studios and workshops down hidden driveways sprinkled around the island. Come enjoy this free, self-guided tour featuring 20 artists' studios, plus 30 guest artists, sharing their prints, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, photography, sculpture and fiber. Gain a greater knowledge and clearer understanding of the artists and their mediums. Purchase art at the source, often before it is shown in national art shows and galleries. Enjoy art, local musicians and lovely gardens. Enter to win a piece of original artwork at each studio. Studios open Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Maps and brochures are available at www.sanjuanislandartists.com and at many businesses in Friday Harbor. For more information call Dan Wyatt or Mary Sly at 360-378-7110 or email: sjsilk@centurytel.net.
The San Juan Island National Historical Park 2013 Program has a wide variety of events. Please see the Weekly programs scheduled on the website for times and dates at: http://www.nps.gov/sajh/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageid=595141. All programs are free and open to the public, except where noted.
For information, call 360-378-2240, ext. 2233, or go to www.nps.gov/sajh and click “contact” in left-hand column of our home page.
Friday Harbor Laboratories will hold its 12th annual Jazz at the Labs, an evening of food, fun and great music at Friday Harbor 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. During dinner, music will be provided by Dennis Willows and the San Juan Jazz Quintet, with vocals by Jill Urbach. Time: 6:00 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. music.
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.
Reservations are required. Call: 360- 378-2165 ext. 0
Come Enjoy the Harvest!
The Orcas Island Farmers Market is open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. every Saturday from the first weekend in May to the last weekend of September on the Village Green in the heart of Eastsound.
During October and through most of November, the Market meets on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Oddfellows Hall, located on Haven Street just south of Main Street on the way to Madrona Point.
All Items sold in the market are grown or crafted by Orcas Island farmers and artisans. The market includes produce, much of it organic, crafts, art, jewelry, clothing, pottery, food and drink vendors, and some of Orcas Island's service organizations (historical museum, master gardeners).
University of Washington archeologist, Dr. Julie Stein, traces ancient habitation of San Juan Island in this guided walk on the American Camp prairie. Meets at Alaska Packer’s Rock at the end of the Salmon Banks Road. Park in the main parking area at South Beach.
John Schneiderman ~ guitar and Jeffrey Cohan ~ 8-keyed flute (London, 1820). The "cream" of the flute and guitar duo repertoire: duos by virtuoso Mauro Giuliani and more.
For more information: www.salishseafestival.org, salishseafestival@aol.com or call the Grange at (360) 378-6632.
Join us as popular international violinist and educator Monique Mead, and pianist, teacher and author Deborah Rambo Sinn present a special Spring Salon Concert in the intimate setting of a beautiful Deer Harbor home.
Tickets to the "Bringing Chamber Music Home" concert are limited to 35. Call 360-376-6636 for reservations.
Island Chordsmen plus host island and visiting sweet harmonies for this annual concert.
