Venter’s talk
Upper Spring Street in Friday Harbor has been enlivened by an exhibition of the life-sized ceramic sculptures by the internationally recognized artist Kathy Venter.
IMA presents an Art As A Voice talk by the renowned ceramic artist from Salt Spring Island, B.C. The talk, “Kathy Venter: Life-Sizes Ceramic Sculpture” is on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the San Juan Community Theatre. This talk is provided conjunction with the exhibition Kathy Venter: Immersion Series.
There will be a discussion and slide presentation where Venter will reveal her virtuosic process and provide a glimpse into her artistic vision. Venter’s sculptures connect with universal themes of the human spirit, evoke ancient times and challenge our notion of figurative traditions.
Venter’s work will be on display in the Atrium Gallery until Dec. 14.
The Art As A Voice events are offered by IMA to enhance the educational experience of the arts in San Juan County and are open to residents, artists, students and visitors. This talk is sponsored by the Lester M. and Bernice Smith Foundation.
General admission is $16, IMA members pay $13 and student tickets are $8. Tickets are available at IMA at 370-5050 and the San Juan Community Theatre at 100 Second Street in Friday Harbor at 378-3210.
Harvest dinner
The local harvest dinner is on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Friday Harbor High School Commons. Suggested donation of $12 for adults and $6 for kids under 12. Supports the Food for Thought Program and Chef.0 Internship. The menu is oven-roasted garlic chicken thighs roasted and braised in a garlic pan sauce, root vegetables roasted island grown beets, carrots, sweet onions, potatoes and parsnips, squash soup puree of squash, carrots and sweet onions, autumn salad local hearty greens, Quail Croft goat cheese, local Asian pears, toasted seeds and dried cherries with a light vinaigrette, wheat rolls brushed with herbed olive oil and snickerdoodle-pumpkin pie Bar by Mr. Hendricks’ baking class.
‘Shining City’
Island Stage Left presents “Shining City” by Conor McPherson. The play will be shown at San Juan County Fairgrounds at the Marie Boe Building on Nov. 13 through Dec. 6. It opens Friday the 13th and thereafter plays Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. There are additional performances on Wednesday, Dec. 2 and no performance on Thanksgiving. Not suitable for children under 13.
APS fundraiser
As part of their community project Wilson Loucks and Jillian Urbach, Friday Harbor High School students, will be holding a do-it-yourself dog wash to benefit The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor. The dog wash is $20 per dog and is Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the animal shelter. Shampoos, conditioners and lots of towels will be available. Call the animal shelter to make your appointment at 378-2158.
‘Threads’
Join director Cathy Stevulak and producer Leonard Hill for a journey to Bangladesh and an inspiring story of one woman who shares her skills to help hundreds make a better life. The 30-minute documentary film “Threads” will be showing at the Friday Harbor Film Festival Nov. 6 and 7 as part of the “Art and Artists” short film program. For more info, visit www.fhff.org.
