“The Fantasticks” arrived at the Orcas Center last week, and this magical, musical, dancing show has something, no, it has everything, for everyone.
The annual exhibit of paintings by students of Terry Johnson will open Friday evening, Oct. 31, at Orcas Center, with a reception for the artists to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Madrona Room. Family and friends are invited.
Farming as a way of life has both a history and a future on Orcas Island. Many islanders actively cultivate the earth on this rock, learning from the past and planning for the future, even while working through the seasons on a more-than-rewarding way of life.
Orcas Center presents the world’s longest running musical which truly offers something for everybody.
“People can expect good music, great costumes, and dancing!”
On Sunday, Oct. 26, all are invited to grab a burger and a brew at Orcas Center, and then to settle into a performance with the vintage Americana music band, Marley’s Ghost.
The Olga Symphony has recorded a new CD and, for the first time ever, special guests join the band on some of the selections. Appearing in stores on Oct. 24, the CD’s release will be celebrated at Darvill’s Bookstore the same day around 5 p.m. The group will be on hand to sign CDs and sing a few songs.
a simple, startling and timeless show
One calm evening last week, Forrest Gropp could be seen practicing “fire poi” on the Eastsound waterfront as dusk passed into night. Poi is a form of juggling using balls on the end of ropes or chains which are swung and twirled around the juggler’s head and body.
Longtime Orcas resident George Karnikis has recently published his science fiction story “Project Anastrophe.”
ORCAS ISLAND
Remember the Boy Scout motto, “Be Prepared?” or perhaps the Coast Guard motto, “Semper Paratus?” (always ready).
