Call for Designers: Recycled Material Fashion Show
Call for Designers: Recycled Material Fashion Show Designers are invited to participate in a fashion event to take place on the opening night of a community show for visual art made from recycled materials (10/24 […]
Call for Featured Artists!
Orcas Center’s Visual Arts Committee is now accepting applications for Featured Artists for the upcoming season. Selected artists will have the opportunity to showcase their work in the Center’s lobby […]
2025 Jazz Fest Tickets available now!
Celebrating it’s 10th year – Orcas Island Jazz Festival Returns this Labor Day Weekend! The Orcas Island Jazz Festival (OIJF), lights up Orcas Center every Labor Day weekend to celebrate […]
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival 2025
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival 28th Summer Concert Season August 1 – 16, 2025 Tickets go on sale June 13! New Ears on Tango August 1 Friday, 7:30pm August 2 […]
Jake Perrine Named Executive Director of Orcas Center
The Orcas Center Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Jake Perrine as the new Executive Director of Orcas Center. Perrine succeeds Dimitri Stankevich, whose leadership over […]
Announcing the 2025 Summer Concert Series!
Sundays at 5 pm from June 15th – August 24th On the Village Green Orcas Center is proud to present its annual Summer Concert Series on the Village Green, bringing […]
2025 Art Exhibit Schedule
The Visual Arts Committee is pleased to announce the 2025 exhibits at Orcas Center! Full descriptions of shows and themes are available HERE. We are thrilled to welcome featured artists […]
Help us Thrive in 2025!
Help us Thrive in 2025! $300,000 to raise in our END OF YEAR FUNDRAISER As we wrap up a dynamic season overflowing with activity, preparation for 2025 is already well […]
Orcas Island Jazz Festival Tickets Available Now!
Orcas Island Jazz Festival Returns this Labor Day Weekend! The Orcas Island Jazz Festival (OIJF), lights up Orcas Center every Labor Day weekend to celebrate and share the music of […]
Announcing the 2024 Summer Concert Series!
Orcas Center’s Summer Concert Series returns to the Village Green No tickets necessary thanks to our generous sponsors! Sundays at 5pm from June 16th – August 25th On the Village […]
Native American Canoe Journey – May 22
Orcas Island to Welcome Native American Canoe Journey May 22nd, 2024 By Geri and David Turnoy Image courtesy of Phreddie Xwenang Lane For more information, Visit Gathering of the Eagles […]
The Met Opera at Orcas Center this Spring
This spring, watch incredible performances from The Metropolitan Opera at Orcas Center! Filmed live in HD, these on-screen events feature a diverse sampling of the world’s best performers at the […]
Featured Artist: Avi Shmueli
The Visual Arts Committee (VAC) opens its March exhibit with a community show showcasing landscape art on Friday, March 1 at 5:30pm with Featured Artist Avi Shmueli. After moving to […]
The Met Opera at Orcas Center
Start the New Year off right with incredible performances from The Metropolitan Opera at Orcas Center! Filmed live in HD, these on-screen events feature a diverse sampling of the world’s […]
Get Into the Festive Spirit at Orcas Center!
Orcas Center brings the holiday spirit to life through song, music, art, and dance! Whether it’s a book talk, art show, craft market, concert, or dance extravaganza, there are so […]
Whale of a Show – 2023!
Did you miss Whale of a Show last week? Fret not! Now it’s in our video archives! Click on the image below to watch the full show:
Call for 2024 Featured Artists
CALL FOR 2024 FEATURED ARTISTS! The Visual Arts Committee of Orcas Center is planning the 2024 season and is pleased to welcome back Featured Artist Exhibits! Featured Artists at Orcas […]
Jazz Festival 2023 – The Best Musicians Come to Orcas!
The Orcas Island Jazz Festival (OIJF), Orcas Island’s premier jazz event, returns to Orcas Island this Labor Day weekend. The line-up includes: Thursday, August 31 at 6pm – FREE concert […]
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival 2023
2023 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival 26th Season August 4 – 19, 2023 Season Sponsors: David and Amy Fulton All Concerts and Events take place at Orcas Center, Main Stage […]
Thank you for attending What Dreams May Come!
Orcas Center and The Rock on the Rock Choir Present on Center Stage: What Dreams May Come May 4th – May 20th, 2023 Thank you to everyone who made “What […]
On Display Now: AOK and High School Art Show
AOK Arts for Kids and the Visual Arts Committee Presents: AOK and High School Student Art Show On display April 14th – May 31st High School Art Talk – Friday, […]
2023 Summer Concert Series
What started out as a means to gather safely during COVID has now turned into an annual tradition. Join us this summer as we present 12 great bands on the […]
On Screen at Orcas Center: May – July 2023
This summer’s On-Screen lineup at Orcas Center includes a host of offerings from The Metropolitan Opera, and National Theatre Live. Filmed live in HD, these on-screen events feature a diverse […]
On Screen at Orcas Center: March and April 2023
March and April’s On-Screen lineup at Orcas Center includes a host of offerings from The Metropolitan Opera, and National Theatre Live. Filmed live in HD, these on-screen events feature a […]
In Memoriam: Bruce Orchid
In Memoriam: Bruce Orchid Bruce Orchid played many roles in our community, including that of Orcas Center’s first Executive Director in 1986. We are heartbroken to learn of his passing […]
On Screen at Orcas Center: January and February 2023
January and February’s On-Screen lineup at Orcas Center includes a host of offerings from The Metropolitan Opera, and National Theatre Live. Filmed live in HD, these on-screen events feature a […]
Olga Symphony Livestream 2022
The Olga Symphony Livestream Friday, November 25th, 2022 They’re back! The beloved tradition returns, as the Olga Symphony once more takes to the Orcas Center stage for their annual Holiday […]
Casting Notice for Winter Play: Blithe Spirit
CASTING NOTICE FOR WINTER PLAY There are no set audition dates Contact Dorrie Braun at 626-695-8283 to make an appointment to read from the script BLITHE SPIRIT Written By Noel […]
What A Difference a Year Makes!
WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES! $300,000 to raise in our END OF YEAR FUNDRAISER Help us get a $60k donor match by the end of November! . This time […]
Whale of a Show – Livestream Archive
Did you miss Whale of a Show? Fret not! Now it’s in our video archives! Click on the image below to watch the full show:
The World’s Best Performers Come to the Orcas Center Screen
November and December’s On-Screen lineup at Orcas Center includes a host of offerings from The Metropolitan Opera, and National Theatre Live. Filmed live in HD, these on-screen events feature a […]
In Memoriam: Jane Marilyn McGuire
Jane Marilyn McGuire, previously of Eastsound, WA, passed peacefully in Atlanta, Georgia under the Full Hunter Moon with her family by her side on October 9, 2022. She was a […]
Orcas Center is Hiring!
Orcas Center is hiring for two part-time positions! Marketing Manager (approximately 20 hours per week) and Bookkeeper (approximately 10-15 hours per week) Come join a supportive, talented, and dedicated staff […]
Youth Acting Classes Begin This Fall
Youth Acting Classes Running September 13th – October 20th: 12 sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Black Box Instructors: Jake Perrine and Jamey Moriarity Price: $70 . Acting classes provide […]
Announcing – 2022 Summer Concert Series!
Full Concert Line-up! June 18th – August 27th On the Village Green 203 N Beach Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245 Tickets are complimentary thanks to our wonderful Summer Series Sponsors! ** […]
Orcas Center welcomes Mieka Neenan
Orcas Center is pleased to welcome our newest staff member, Mieka Neenan, as our Front-of-House Manager! Mieka is now full-time and will be your go-to person for all customer care […]
Art Unlocked – Pandemic Productions
Visual Arts Committee Presents: Art Unlocked – Pandemic Productions On display March 4th-April 12th Opening Reception Friday, March 4th 5:30pm-7pm Lobby Gallery & Madrona Room Due to COVID Precautions, the […]
The World’s Best Performers Come to the Orcas Center Screen
May and June’s On-Screen lineup at Orcas Center includes a host of offerings from The Metropolitan Opera, Bolshoi Ballet, and National Theatre Live. Filmed live in HD, these on-screen events […]
Home for the Holidays December 2021
Donations from this event will go to the performing artists and Orcas Center’s streaming campaign. Thank you for your support! Mail donations to: Orcas Center PO Box 567 Eastsound, WA […]
Olga Symphony – November 2021
All donations to this event will be donated to local charities and Orcas Center’s streaming campaign. Thank you for your support! Mail donations to: Orcas Center PO Box 567 Eastsound, […]
The World’s Best Performers Come to the Orcas Center Screen
This season’s On-Screen lineup at Orcas Center includes a host of offerings from The Metropolitan Opera, Bolshoi Ballet, and National Theatre Live. Filmed live in HD, these on-screen events feature […]
Fundraising is on now!
CLICK HERE TO DONATE Orcas Center, our beloved community resource, has undergone a major makeover : From brand new theatre seating to a reinvigorated costume shop, we are poised to […]
Open Auditions for Hamlet
Orcas Center’s Reopening Plans
Orcas Center’s closure over the past 15 months has brought about great challenges, change, and opportunities. I am thrilled that we can look towards a more certain future now that […]
Orcas Center Seating Campaign – SOLD OUT!
SOLD OUT!!! Thank you to everyone who donated! TAKE YOUR SEAT IN ORCAS CENTER HISTORY We saved you a seat in the spotlight – Here’s your chance to name it! […]
Happy 90th Willie Thomas!
Performed LIVE from Orcas Center September 22, 2019 Willie Thomas Memorial Concert In celebration of what would have been Willie Thomas’ 90th birthday, Oliver Groenewald and Wendy Thomas released the […]
Archive #19 – Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms
Streamed LIVE from Orcas Center October 23rd, 2020 Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms If you’ve traveled anywhere in North America and Europe, or have spent any time listening […]
Archive #18 – Stephen Fairweather
Streamed LIVE from Orcas Center October 18th, 2020 Stephen Fairweather Stephen Fairweather is a pianist and composer from NW Montana currently residing on Orcas Island. He has worked as an […]
Orcas Center is Now at the Six-Month Mark of Closure
We count ourselves among the lucky – while many of our counterparts have had to shutter their doors completely, Orcas Center has been able to sustain minimal operations, with our […]
Archive #17 – Rafe Pearlman
Streamed LIVE from Orcas Center August 27th, 2020 Rafe Pearlman with VJ Kaizen In a beautiful twist of fate, we find ourselves in the company of Rafe Pearlman who […]