“I hope to stimulate memories of a certain time or place on the island,” Peterson said. “I am striving to bring the viewer into a closer look at the natural world and the beauty of not only the larger scene but also the small and intimate. The addition of thread and stitching invites the viewer to take a closer look.”
Leonardo LIVE, a high-definition movie delivered by satellite from the U.K.’s National Gallery, will open in theaters across the globe beginning Feb. 16.
It offers an unprecedented opportunity for audiences worldwide to experience this historic da Vinci exhibit. In a first for movie audiences, the big-screen presentation of Leonardo LIVE gives art lovers the world over the opportunity to view this unprecedented exhibition. The event brings together the largest ever number of Leonardo’s paintings, including a new, never-before-seen painting.
Robert Lepage’s technologically advanced new staging of Wagner’s “Ring Cycle” comes to an epic climax with “Götterdämmerung” (“The Twilight of the Gods.”) The opera uses high-tech video projections and a set of 24 planks known as “the machine” to realize Wagner’s ambitious vision for the final chapter in his saga.
Keri surprised Ed at their wedding with a speech in Tagalog, the language spoke in the Philippines. She says it sums up their relationship:
“Kahit na ano dumating, mabuti o masama, ay haharapin natin dalawa: Whatever lies ahead, good or bad, we will face together.”
“Our kids are everything to us,” Mandy said. “Charlie is so devoted to them, especially coaching sports … we focus everything on the kids. It’s going to be weird when they are all moved out. There won’t be any games to go to or bunches of laundry to do. My dream is to get an RV and travel the country with Charlie. Just the two of us.”
Where can you get home made calzone, fresh kale salad with dried fruits and cheeses and chocolate pudding cake for lunch for just $5?
“We have a great selection of used books this year,” say organizers. “Art books galore, children’s books aplenty, plus oodles of mystery, fiction, classics, and poetry, scores of boating and sports books and how-to books as well. Our history section outdid itself this year along with the memoirs and biographies. And check out our Collectors Corner of rare and expensive books.”
The exhibit will feature selections of historic photos, documents, stories and objects from the museum archives, as well as photos from days gone by which have been carefully restored by Peter Fisher.
The Artsmith Salon Series continues its writers’ salon and open mic into 2012 at Kangaroo House. The event will feature novelist and writing professor Jason Skipper reading from his novel “Hustle” on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.
“Rock on the Rock Singers” and “Musical Theater Youth Troupe” is returning to Orcas Center for another eight-week series directed by Grace McCune.
“Atticus is trying to teach his kids that they will get along a lot better in life if they can learn to stand in someone else’s shoes,” said Beth Baker, who plays the narrator in Orcas Center’s production of “Mockingbird.”
There will be a great variety of items for sale, some old, some new, some borrowed (well, maybe not), some blue. Look also for hand crafted goods, yummy baked goods and that something one always looks for at flea markets. Larger items will be advertised on the Flea Market bulletin board.
“Did your New Years Resolution include getting a handle on your finances?” asks Financial Literacy and Prosperity Coach Betty Barats, MA. “Do you have a plan? Do you know how to change your financial reality?”
Barats is offering a series of three workshops at the Orcas Island Library to help islanders learn about financial literacy and prosperity.
