Cedar: Summer exhibit at Orcas Island Historical Museum

Opening reception: Thursday, June 13, 4-6 p.m., Orcas Island Historical Museum — from Carol Kulminski for Orcas Island Historical Museums — Cedar has been a “Tree of Life,” providing material for many uses. Humans have approached the cedar tree with respect, skill, and knowledge. This year’s featured exhibit at the … Continue reading

Reminder: Canadian balladeer coming to Orcas this weekend

Sunday, May 26, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange — from Mandy Troxel — Beloved Canadian roots balladeer Scott Cook is coming to Orcas this Sunday, May 26. A storyteller and songwriter with a rare personal warmth, Alberta’s Scott Cook has managed to distill the stories collected over eleven years touring across … Continue reading

SSEMF bringing ambitious all-Bach program to Orcas

— from Jeffrey Cohan for Salish Sea Early Music Festival — The Salish Sea Early Music Festival (SSEMF) is pleased to present its most ambitious all-Bach program ever in Eastsound with soloists and period instrument chamber orchestra next Saturday. We are deeply moved that many of you have provided additional donations to … Continue reading