She leaves in her wake the scent of the Atlantic ocean, the tinkle of a tambourine, and the whispers of …
Chairperson of the Art and Design Education Department since 1981, Dr. Amy Brook Snider also works as a consultant in arts education. Her approach to the profession is exemplified by the range of her interests, which include story telling, children’s picture books, self-taught artists, and the integration of design in art education.
Snider will be the next presenter in Orcas Conservatory’s Lecture/Demo Series. “Images of Experience” will be held on Wednesday, March 23 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Madrona Room. She will combine a talk with slides of artists’ work. The cost is $10 for the evening.
The Orcas Library is on the move to further upgrade and develop its holdings of adult materials, and is inviting…
Poet and longtime literary producer for KUOW 94.9 public radio, Elizabeth Austen will teach poets and poetry-lovers “how to bring language to life” in a workshop at Doe Bay Retreat on Sunday, April 10. She will perform herself that evening.
For those who are Irish, wish they were Irish, or are grateful they’re not Irish, Thursday, March 17 marks the…
People For Puget Sound and local landowners Bob and Meg Connor are seeking the help of volunteers this month to…
The Music Advocacy Group invites the community to its 14th annual concert for the public school music program on Sunday, March 6 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the school cafeteria. Featured musical groups are the Orcas Choral Society, Orcas Island Community Band and Island Sinfonia joined by the High School Strings, the Middle School Band and the Orcas Youth Symphonia.
The following is the SeaDoc Society’s February 2011 Wildlife Post. Many of us made New Year’s resolutions to lose weight….
The next Women’s Wellness Weekend at YMCA Camp Orkila will take place March 4-6. Some of the activities on the…
Orcas artist Brook Meinhardt will have a solo art show up at Orcas Center, starting March 4. An opening for…
An upcoming Local Artist Showcase at Orcas Center will feature singer-songwriters, acoustic rockers and a horn section. Cara Alboucq; Marlene…
