Orcas Center Microgrid Commissioned, Securing Long-Term Community Resilience on Orcas Island
Orcas Center Microgrid Commissioned, Securing Long-Term Community Resilience on Orcas Island Orcas Center has completed commissioning of a landmark solar and battery storage microgrid, establishing the island’s performing arts and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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! […]
Black Lives Matter
Community is everything, especially on our rugged 57-square mile island with its 5,500 citizens. We are all here by choice in this microcosm, where we ideally elevate each other to […]
Closed But Busy Serving the Community
One of the hardest decisions we had to make was closing down activities at Orcas Center. That included classes, art showings, productions, meetings and gatherings of all kinds. After all, […]
An unfortunate time to be in the “gathering together” business
Hello community! What an unfortunate time to be in the “gathering together” business. I sure miss all your many beautiful faces, and all the hard work and creativity we put […]
COVID-19 Information from Orcas Center
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Keeping our community healthy
The Orcas Center board and staff have received questions regarding the public health concern over the recent Novel Coronavirus (2019-ncov) outbreak. As of this writing, there are no confirmed cases […]
Applications for Production now being accepted for 2020/2021 season
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Orcas Center’s Year in Review: 2019
WHAT A YEAR IT’S BEEN! Orcas Center has seen a lot of changes and activity in 2019, and we couldn’t have done it without you! We wanted to take a […]
Holiday Closures – 2019
Please Note Orcas Center’s Holiday Closures: Orcas Center’s Box Office and Administration Offices will be closed December 23rd – January 13th. Staff will be available intermittently via email during this […]
Giving Thanks for Our Community
We just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge how thankful we are for your continued support and involvement at Orcas Center! There have been many highs and lows throughout […]
New Software System Coming Soon!
It is with great excitement that we announce our upcoming software move from Ovation (the current ticketing platform) to Arts People! As with any move, there is a lot of […]
2019-2020 Season “Role-Out”
Orcas Center Presents on Center Stage: Season “Role-Out” 2019-2020 Sunday, September 8th 4pm Orcas Center’s Season “Role-Out” is a great opportunity to learn about upcoming shows for the season, scheduled […]
Painting Party: Round Two!
Painting Party: Round Two! We have just one-and-a-half sides of the building to go! Help beautify Orcas Center by joining us for a painting party to update the exterior of […]
Orcas Center: The Island’s Thriving “Third Place”
As you think of how you spend your day, chances are that you have at least two anchors in your schedule. Your “First Place”, which is your home, and your […]
Thank you for helping make Orcas Center beautiful!
Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who gave up part of a beautiful weekend to help paint the exterior of the Orcas Center! We got a lot done […]
Orcas Center welcomes executive director Dimitri Stankevich
The Board of Trustees of Orcas Center is pleased to announce that Dimitri Stankevich has taken a full time position as Executive Director of Orcas Center. Stankevich will be taking […]
Applications for Production now being accepted for 2019/2020 season
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