Samy the Squid was an ideal first character because “it’s the easiest to draw,” he said.
“A River of Migration” by multi-media and multi-cultural artist Gu Xiong will be presented on Aug. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the San Juan Community Theatre.
Welcome to this new Locavores forum for issues on food sustainability as seen within the wider context of our community’s transition to energy and economic independence. As space permits, we’ll also include what’s fresh at local farmstands, post seasonal recipes, and talk about upcoming events.
Shocked by the sudden passing of two members in his small island community, Stanley Greenthal started writing down wishes he imagined one might experience before dying — and words just started to tumble from his pen. It was like trying to catch someone else’s words running around in his head.
Singer dedicates original works to tsunami victims in Japan
The 14th Annual Lopez Community Lessons and Carols Service is Sunday, Dec 18, 4 p.m., at Grace Episcopal Church.
On the islands, we rely on ferries for everything from food and fuel to bicycle tourism and entertainment. The ferries, in turn, rely on cheap oil. Washington State Ferries are the single largest consumers of diesel in the state. The San Juans make up 40 percent of that consumption. When we talk about building our local, sustainable energy future, the ferries are an essential component.
Thousands of tourists visit the islands every summer hoping to catch a glimpse of a killer whale. Hundreds of local fishermen grumble about competing with harbor seals for salmon. Love them or hate them, marine mammals are a big part of island life. But little attention is paid to one of our most intelligent and successful marine mammals: the harbor porpoise.
we have created a CD called “Christmas Memories” of some of our most memorable Christmas songs. It is available for sale at LoCo, the Lopez Co-op of Fine Craft Artisans, in the Village next to the Lopez Winery tasting room.
The Magmatics, shown above, played at the last Community Performance Night. Check out the next Community Performance Night on Friday, Dec.9, 7 p.m. at Lopez Center for Community and the Arts.
Ocho Pies Quartet ends their visit with a 5:30 p.m. dinner show at the Galley, with a portion of the proceeds helping support the ongoing “Lopez School Music Advocacy Foundation” effort to enhance music and the arts at Lopez School.
Stephen E. Adams writes a profile on Myrtle “Dovie” Ulmer, who says “Don’t call me a damned artist.”
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but because of the increased prevalence of impaired driving during the holidays, it can also be dangerous.
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