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2026 Orcas Island Film Festival October 14–18 Center Stage 2026 Orcas Island Film Festival See the buzziest films on one of the most beautiful places on the planet: Orcas Island. The lineup is now live for the 12th annual Orcas Island Film Festival (October 14-18, 2026). The festival will open in style with THE ONLY LIVING PICKPOCKET IN NEW YORK, kicking off a lineup of recent festival winners and breakout favorites including Cannes Palme d’Or winner FJORD, Sundance Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award winner JOSEPHINE, Cannes and TIFF award winner LA BOLA NEGRA, and the latest from acclaimed directors Pedro Almodóvar, Barbara Kopple, Paweł Pawlikowski, Kore-Eda Hirokazu, and more. Passes on sale now; single tickets go on sale October 2. ### The wait is over — the 2026 Orcas Island Film Festival lineup and schedule are live! This October 14–18, more than 40 extraordinary films from around the world are coming to Orcas Island — along with visiting filmmakers and artists, conversations, parties, and special events. Buy passes, check out the films, and plan your schedule. (https://us.list-manage.com/E9WJpyXz7DW?e=a79ca3df8c&c2id=3c0da66163fea560f4af6a5050dd1c8e) We are excited to share this incredible lineup with you, all happening in one of the most beautiful places in the world. ### IMPORTANT DATES – Sunday, September 27 – Festival Pass holders can begin selecting their seats. – Friday, October 2 – Single tickets on sale. Reserve seats $18 in advance / $20 at door We look forward to seeing you at the festival October 14-18, 2026.

Contemporary Dance meets Sundays 10-11:15am and Tuesdays 10-11:15am at the Orcas Center Dance Studio. Drop-in classes are $20, or save with a 5- or 10-class pass for $15 per class. Passes can be purchased through the Parks & Rec website or in person at the office (30 Pea Patch Lane, Eastsound, WA). Register here: https://orcasparkandrec.org/

You don’t want to miss this fabulous opportunity to work with local musician, Stormy Hildreth, for a reboot of the  Orcas Youth Chorus! Middle and High School Students are welcome to attend this weekly class on Wednesdays beginning October 7 thru December 16 from 3:30-4:30pm in the Black Box to expand their  musical theory and knowledge, rehearse using healthy vocal techniques, practice  standing with poise and posture, and confidently sing rich harmonies with  friends. Performance opportunities will range from holiday carols flash mob style to collaborations with local community ensembles including a concert on December 5 and 6 at the Orcas Center. No experience necessary but come ready to focus and learn! No class on November 25. This program is supported in part by the Music Advocacy Group “Joyce Burghardt Fund” (MAG) and the San Juan County Cultural Access Tax (CAT).

Contemporary Dance meets Thursdays 5:15-6:45pm at Orcas Oddfellows. Drop-in classes are $20, or save with a 5- or 10-class pass for $15 per class. Passes can be purchased through the Parks & Rec website or in person at the office (30 Pea Patch Lane, Eastsound, WA). Register here: https://orcasparkandrec.org/

Visual Arts Committee Presents: Featured Artists: Carla Stanley Class Community Show: 6 x 6 Art Opening: Friday, October 23rd; 5:30pm – 7pm On Display: October 23rd – November 18th All are invited to attend the Art Opening on Friday, October 23rd from 5:30 to 7 p.m., featuring live entertainment and complimentary refreshments. Artists are urged to attend and contribute hors d’oeuvres. To learn more about exhibiting your art, commission structures, and upcoming shows, please visit the VAC page.

Orcas Island Public Library Presents: 4th Annual Adult Spelling Bee Friday, October 23rd at 7pm Open Admission 4th Annual Adult Spelling Bee Can You Spell F-U-N? The 4th Annual Orcas Island Adult Spelling Bee Returns! Calling all word nerds, spelling enthusiasts, and brave souls willing to face the dictionary! The 4th Annual Orcas Island Adult Spelling Bee returns on Friday, October 23, at 7 p.m. at Orcas Center, promising an evening of friendly competition, community spirit, plenty of laughs, and perhaps a few spectacular spelling mishaps! Hosted by the Orcas Island Public Library, this beloved annual event brings islanders together for a lively celebration of language, laughter, and the joy of a little friendly rivalry. We’re looking for adult contestants who are ready to step up to the microphone and put their spelling skills to the test! You don’t have to be a champion speller to participate—just bring a sense of humor, a little courage, and a willingness to have fun. To participate, please email sgailey@orcaslibrary.org. And while the competition is strictly for adults, the audience is open to all ages! Bring the kids, invite the grandparents, round up your neighbors, and come cheer on your favorite spellers. Now in its fourth year, the Orcas Island Adult Spelling Bee is about much more than getting the letters in the right order. It’s about bringing our community together, sharing a few laughs, celebrating our love of words, and creating the kind of memorable island experience that reminds us how much fun we can have when we gather in one place. So brush up on your vowels, mind those silent letters, and dust off your dictionary. Whether you’re competing for spelling supremacy or cheering from the sidelines, this is one community event you won’t want to M-I-S-S!

https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200547706Orcas Center Presents: TAIKOPROJECT October 24 @ 7pm Center Stage Tiered Ticketing: (https://orcascenter.org/ticket-prices/) $30, $50, and $70 ($10 student/senior/veteran tickets available) TAIKOPROJECT TAIKOPROJECT celebrates 25 years of taiko creativity and innovation with a new concert production entitled “25.” Featuring new compositions and choreography and stunning costumes by acclaimed designer Sueko Oshimoto, “25” will take audiences on a thundering roller coaster of the senses. TAIKOPROJECT has astonished audiences worldwide since 2000 with their unique blend of traditional taiko & innovative aesthetics. Percussive power, dynamic music, and graceful choreography work together to weave a gorgeous narrative you’ll have to see (and hear!) to believe! The group’s powerful drumming unites ancient Japanese tradition with 21st century American innovation to create a riot of movement and thundering rhythm. It’s been called a tsunami of sound but this highly charged ensemble is so much more. This show will ignite all of your senses with a spellbinding mix of music, theater and precision. The group received international acclaim when they became the first American ensemble to win the prestigious Tokyo International Taiko Contest. Since then, they have wowed audiences at the Academy Awards and the Grammys with their grace, energy and passion. About TAIKOPROJECT TAIKOPROJECT was founded in 2000 in Los Angeles, California by a group of young, emerging taiko drummers led by Bryan Yamami and Masato Baba. The group continues to define a modern American style of taiko, blending traditional forms with an innovative and fresh aesthetic. TAIKOPROJECT first made waves when they became the first American taiko group to win the prestigious Tokyo International Taiko Contest in 2005, besting all of the Japanese taiko groups in the competition. That year, they were cast in the Mitsubishi Eclipse commercial, the first and still only national advertising campaign to prominently feature taiko. Since then, the group has performed on the Academy Awards, the Grammy Awards, NBC’s “The Voice,” Syfy’s Face/Off, The X-Factor, rock band 30 Seconds to Mars’ “Up in the Air” music video, Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live, the iHeartRadio Music Festival, and was honored with the prestigious Visionary Award from East West Players. TAIKOPROJECT has performed and recorded with Stevie Wonder, Peter Gabriel, Hans Zimmer, Alicia Keys, A.R. Rahman, John Legend, Meshell Ndegeocello, producer Squeak E. Clean, Sean Paul, Diplo, as well as international stars such as Greek singer Antonis Remos, Persian singer Mansour, Brazil’s Olodum, and Netherlands’ Tiesto. They appeared on Ovation TV’s “The Art Of”, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Food Network’s Iron Chef Gauntlet, and the MTV Movie & TV Awards. TAIKOPROJECT has performed at many of the premiere performing arts centers in the country, including the Hobby Center (Houston, TX), Ordway Center (St. Paul, MN), Meany Hall (Seattle, WA), Mondavi Center (Davis, CA), Tower Theatre (Bend, OR), Hatfield Hall (Terre Haute, IN), Lied Center (Lincoln, NE), Gammage Auditorium (Phoenix, AZ), TPAC (Nashville, TN), Cache Valley Center (Logan, UT), Kentucky Performing Arts (Louisville, KY), Macey Center (Socorro, NM), Green Music Center (Sonoma, CA) and the Ferst Center (Atlanta, GA), just to name a few. https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200547706

https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200548104Orcas Center Presents: Grabbing the Hammer Lane: A Trucker Narrative Sunday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. Center Stage Tiered Ticketing: (https://orcascenter.org/ticket-prices/) $25, $35, and $70 ($10 student/senior/veteran tickets available) [ Volunteer for this event ] (https://orcascenter.ludus.com/volunteer/opportunity/12627) Grabbing the Hammer Lane: A Trucker Narrative “Grabbing the Hammer Lane: A Trucker Narrative” is a searing, 60-minute, one-act play about prodigal rebellion and fleeting moments for redemption written by and starring David M. Proctor. Matt, a long-haul trucker, hits the road to find himself and the freedom he desires — only to become imprisoned over time in a steel cell on 18 wheels. Clarence remains at home, diminishing with the passage of time and from the anguish he bears from losing the love he pushed away. With humor, grit, and in-your-face honesty, Hammer Lane chronicles the lives of these two men living different sides of one story — a story about rejection, regret, separation, and the devastating consequences of rage-fueled choices. It offers an intimate glimpse of a final reckoning after a six-million-mile journey back home. https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200548104

Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Presents: C Street Brass Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. Center Stage Free Concert C Street Brass C Street Brass will return to the San Juan Islands October 26 and 27 as part of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s Musicians-in-Residence program. Known for their energetic performances and wide-ranging musical style, the ensemble moves comfortably between traditional chamber music, jazz, and popular music, creating concerts that are engaging and accessible to audiences of all ages. During their island visit, C Street Brass will present two free public concerts. The first will take place Monday, October 26, at 1:30 p.m. at Grace Church on Lopez Island. The ensemble will then travel to Orcas Island for a second performance Tuesday, October 27, at 5 p.m. at Orcas Center. Both performances are free and open to everyone. C Street Brass was Ensemble-in-Residence at Carnegie Mellon University from 2012 to 2015. During those years, the musicians developed a deep connection to Pittsburgh’s vibrant music community and have continued to make the city their home. The ensemble has appeared on performing arts series throughout the country, including the Corpus Christi Chamber Music Series, Chamber Music Pittsburgh, and the Strings Music Festival, where they served as Artists- in-Residence. Their international engagements have included a residency at the Traveling Notes Music Festival in Tbilisi, Georgia, and a tour of Doha, Qatar, where they served as ambassadors for Carnegie Mellon University. Education and outreach are also an important part of C Street Brass’s mission. The musicians are passionate about encouraging and inspiring the next generation of performers and recently led a masterclass at the Juilliard School for its brass chamber music seminar. During their island visit, they will work with music students on both Lopez and Orcas and perform for local school communities. The Musicians-in-Residence program brings professional musicians to the islands not only to perform, but also to connect with local audiences and students through education and community engagement. C Street Brass’s visit is made possible through a partnership between the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, the Orcas School Music Advocacy Group, Orcas Center, Rosario Resort, and Cultural Access San Juans. Island residents and visitors are invited to experience these lively performances and welcome C Street Brass back to the islands for two special evenings of music and community.

Orcas Center and Orcas Improv Present in the Black Box: Last Thursday Night Thursday, Oct. 29 @ 7 p.m. “Off-Center” Black Box Theater Pricing: +$10 donation at the door (No one turned away!) Orcas Improv: Last Thursday Night Orcas Improv: Last Thursday Night is the place for improvised comedy on island every Last Thursday of the month. Improv groups and players borne from the classes and Monday evening Improv Jams (Whalewreck) at Orcas Center perform fully improvised bits, made up, on-the-spot, based on audience suggestions and stories and transformed right before your eyes and ears. From food items to scientific subjects, we’ll take your suggestion and find the funny within. Come join us for the laughs!

Orcas Center Presents, in the Black Box: ANTIDOTE 6 Saturday, October 30, 9PM – 1AM $10 or more donation, at the door ANTIDOTE 6 The Antidote gets wicked this Halloween. On Friday, October 30, Orcas Center transforms for a night of dark beats, wild costumes, and serious dancing. From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., come lose yourself in the music and celebrate Halloween the Antidote way. Come dressed as your strangest, spookiest, most unhinged self. Expect a night of electronic music, dancing, and Halloween mayhem. And if you’re around a little earlier… there may be a small, unofficial something happening at 7. If you know, you know. 🤫 🎧 DJs to be announced 📅 Friday, October 30 📍 Orcas Center 🎟️ $10 minimum donation | 18+ 🍹 Cash bar available for guests 21+ 🕘 9 p.m.–1 a.m. 🎃 Costumes encouraged 🔊 Dancing required Come for the music. Stay for the mayhem. 🖤 +18 event. Valid ID required for entry to the +21 cash bar.

Audition Notice: The Lightning Thief Director Katie Zwilling | Music Director Johanna Lange | Choreo by Tiffany Loney Performance Dates: April 30 – May 9, 2027 AUDITIONS SIGNUP (https://forms.gle/PzaYryrTNQxdey8y9) Open Auditions: Adults and Teens (ages +12) All auditions in the Black Box: Singing/Initial Auditions: November 4, 2026 3:30pm-6:30pm November 5, 2026 3:30pm-6:30pm *Dancers must audition on the 4th or 5th as well! May lip-sync to a track. Please come to auditions with a prepared song of ~1-2 minutes, and provide the backing/karaoke track to islandtheatregeeks@gmail.com prior to audition. Callback Auditions: All Callbacks – Movement/Dance with Tiffany Loney: November 11, 2026 3:00pm Additional Individual and Small Group Callbacks: November 11, 2026 4:30pm-6:30pm Spillover Callbacks: November 12, 2026 3:30pm-6:30pm

https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200548448Orcas Center Presents: Phina Pipia: Ha Ha Da Vinci Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. Center Stage Tiered Ticketing: (https://orcascenter.org/ticket-prices/) $25, $35, and $70 ($10 student/senior/veteran tickets available) [ Volunteer for this event ] (https://orcascenter.ludus.com/volunteer/opportunity/12694) Phina Pipia: Ha Ha Da Vinci Hailed as “terrific,” by the New York Times, “impossible to resist” by the Montreal Gazette, and “imaginative, intelligent, and strangely mesmerizing” by the San Diego Union Tribune; Phina Pipia takes audiences on an adventure overflowing with the delightfully unexpected. A tuba lights the way, beds make music, paintings come to life, and a radio delivers a message from the past in a whimsical production that combines elements of illusion, music, and theater. When a young grad student discovers that Leonardo da Vinci and his collaborator, magician and mathematician Luca Pacioli, invented a time machine, she is zapped back to the Renaissance. It’s up to her to decode their notes and solve a 15th-century mystery so that she can return to the present. Winner of the Critic’s Pick Award for Best Solo Show – Musical from the Orlando Weekly and Orlando Sentinel, Artist’s Pick and Golden Lanyard Awards at the Minnesota Fringe, the San Diego International Fringe Festival’s Outstanding Solo Performance Award, the Vancouver Fringe Festival’s Joanna Maratta Award, and named a Top Pick at the San Diego Fringe by PBS, Ha Ha Da Vinci invites audiences of all ages into a world where truly anything is possible. Phina Pipia “A triple-threat with a flare for sleight-of-hand…” Called “terrific” by the New York Times, “imaginative, intelligent, and strangely mesmerizing” by the San Diego Union Tribune, “enchanting,” by the Twin Cities’ Pioneer Press, and “impossible to resist,” by the Montreal Gazette, Phina Pipia’s performances have captivated audiences around the world. She has spent the past four years touring her 90-minute, multi award-winning solo illusion, music, and puppetry show, Ha Ha Da Vinci across Europe, the United States, and Canada, performing in both English and Italian. In addition to the show, Phina has created a series of Make Magic Happen workshops, which use da Vinci’s approach to the creative process as a springboard to explore the magic of the Italian renaissance and to provide working artists practical tools for sustaining their own practices. Her solo album, Outside of the Movies, was released in 2020 alongside a songbook complete with lyrics, sheet music, and original illustrations. Phina’s work invites audiences of all ages into a world where they can safely expect the delightfully unexpected.   https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200548448

https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200548452Orcas Center Presents: Frank Vignola & Pasquale Grasso Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. Center Stage Tiered Ticketing: (https://orcascenter.org/ticket-prices/) $25, $35, and $70 ($10 student/senior/veteran tickets available) [ Volunteer for this event ] (https://orcascenter.ludus.com/volunteer/opportunity/12695) Frank Vignola & Pasquale Grasso Frank Vignola Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, John Lewis, Tommy Emmanuel, Lionel Hampton, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his “Five Most Admired Guitarists List” for the Wall Street Journal. Vignola’s dynamic, genre-spanning music has brought him to 21 countries on three continents. He’s performed in some of the world’s most illustrious venues, including the Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, New York’s Lincoln Center, The Blue Note, and the world’s oldest indoor concert hall, Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy. Vignola has recorded over 30 CD’s as a leader and has been a guest on hundreds of recordings. To share his expertise with the world, Vignola has written over 18 educational music books and created other educational material, reaching thousands of jazz guitar enthusiasts throughout the globe. Currently, Vignola holds residency every Wednesday night at the world famous Birdland Jazz Club Theatre in New York City. “Frank Vignola’s Guitar Night” has featured some of the finest talent on the planet including Mike Stern, Peter Bernstein, Houston Person, and Pasquale Grasso. Pasquale Grasso In 2016, Pasquale Grasso received the kind of endorsement most rising guitarists can only dream of when Pat Metheny was asked to name impressive younger musicians in an interview for Vintage Guitar Magazine. “The best guitar player I’ve heard in maybe my entire life is floating around now, Pasquale Grasso,” said the jazz-guitar icon and NEA Jazz Master. “This guy is doing something so amazingly musical and so difficult… He’s the most significant new guy I’ve heard in many, many years.” Born in Italy and now based in New York City, Grasso has developed an astounding technique informed by bebop pioneers like Bud Powell, Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie. His digital-only EP series showcases Grasso in the solo-guitar format, where his intensive studies of both midcentury jazz and classical meld into a signature mastery that is both unprecedented and evocative. His innovative style is hypnotizing to watch as his nimble fingers appear to change the six guitar strings into 88 piano keys. https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200548452

https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200553628Winter fundraiser for Orcas Center: ‘Prom Night Gone Bad’ | An ’80s murder mystery dinner at New Leaf Cafe Saturday, Nov. 14 6 p.m. @ New Leaf Cafe Pricing: $195 Prom Night Gone Bad Break out the hairspray and leg warmers. New Leaf Cafe is turning back the clock for “Totally Rad ’80s Prom Gone Bad,” a murder mystery dinner on Saturday, Nov. 14, beginning at 6 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for Orcas Center. Tickets are $195 per person and include dinner prepared by New Leaf and drinks like Bloody Carrie and Pretty in Pink. Seating is limited; you can purchase tickets at www.orcascenter.org. Please note your menu preference (vegan or non-vegan) when booking. During the ticket buying process, you will have an option to select your level of involvement, from main characters, secondary characters, or ensemble observers. Guests will arrive at the Mayhem High Senior Prom, where the crowning of prom king and queen is the biggest event of the year, until someone ends up dead. Over a multi-course dinner, diners will mingle with the suspects, gather clues and try to name the killer before the final reveal. The winner will receive four tickets to a show of their choice in the 2026-27 season. Guests are encouraged to dress up in audacious 1980s attire. Think glamour, big bangs, color and taffeta. https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200553628

https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200552443Orcas Center Presents: Battle of the Bands Sunday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. Center Stage Tiered Ticketing: (https://orcascenter.org/ticket-prices/) $20, $30, and $50 ($10 student/senior/veteran tickets available) [ Volunteer for this event ] Battle of the Bands Sign-ups are now open for the 2026 Battle of the Bands, Orcas Island’s local music event of the year, returning to Orcas Center on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. and ticket sales are live! Hosted by Pedro LopezDeVictoria and Jamey Moriarty, the night pits original music by Orcas Island artists head-to-head across a range of categories, with audiences dancing along and cheering on their favorites. Organizers promise a night of laughs, a few tears, and no shortage of rock. A handful of surprises are also in store for the evening. Musicians interested in competing can sign up at https://tinyurl.com/2nyxwy6c. https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200552443

Visual Arts Committee Presents: Featured Artist: Debra Babcock Community Show: Mixed Media Art Opening: Friday, November 20th; 5:30pm – 7pm On Display: November 20th – December 22nd All are invited to attend the Art Opening on Friday, October 23rd from 5:30 to 7 p.m., featuring live entertainment and complimentary refreshments. Artists are urged to attend and contribute hors d’oeuvres. To learn more about exhibiting your art, commission structures, and upcoming shows, please visit the VAC page.

https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200548500Orcas Center Presents: Zan Fiskum & Sturtz Sunday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. Center Stage Tiered Ticketing: (https://orcascenter.org/ticket-prices/) $25, $35, and $70 ($10 student/senior/veteran tickets available) [ Volunteer for this event ] (https://orcascenter.ludus.com/volunteer/opportunity/12707) Zan Fiskum & Sturtz Come enjoy a night of live music at the Orcas Center on November 22nd. Sturtz and Zan Fiskum have toured together in the past, and both groups are led by vocal powerhouses. Sturtz is a folk duo based out of Longmont, CO, but they travel to the PNW at least once a year to share their music. Zan is based out of Maple Valley, WA, and loves making it out to the islands whenever possible. Join us for this night of impressive harmony! Zan Fiskum Zan Fiskum is a singer and songwriter from Maple Valley, WA, whose music blends folk, soul, and cinematic pop into emotionally vivid storytelling. Known for her commanding vocal range and a diverse sound rooted in the Pacific Northwest, Zan has built a dedicated following through a series of independent releases that have amassed over a million streams. She has opened for artists including The Avett Brothers, Kingfish, Mon Rovia, and shared the stage with John Legend and Dave Matthews. With her third album, “American Sparrow,” coming early 2027, Zan returns with a confidence and clarity that brings her voice into sharper focus than ever. Produced by Grammy-winning producer Tyler Chester, the record expands the range and emotional depth of her sound: blending pop, soul, folk, and country into a cinematic, road-worn world of warm textures, brought to life alongside powerhouse collaborators. https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200548500

https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200552448Orcas Center Presents: The Olga Symphony Reunion Concert Sunday, Nov. 27 & 28 at 7 p.m. Center Stage Ticket Pricing: By Donation [ Volunteer for this event ] The Olga Symphony Reunion Concert They’re back! The Olga Symphony is thrilled to be returning to Orcas Center for their traditional Thanksgiving weekend show, November 27 and 28 at 7pm. As always, admission is by donation and all proceeds will support Orcas Center and other island charities. The band appreciates your generosity that makes this possible! This year’s concert will be extra special – it’s the first ever Olga Symphony Reunion Concert! Current band members (Melinda Milligan, Dave “Z” Zoeller, Gordon Koenig, JP Wittman, and Anita Orne) are excited and honored to be joined by alumni players Tim Cardinale, Lesley Liddle, and Dave Parish. It’ll be an evening of treasured old favorites plus fun new musical adventures sung and played on the band’s distinctly non-symphonic mix of instruments including guitar, bass, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, flute, concertina, ukulele, dobro, saw, and a few special surprises. And they dress nice, too… https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200552448

https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200548385Orcas Center Presents: Salish Sea Nutcracker Dec. 11, 12, and 13 at 6 p.m. Dec. 12 & 13 at 1 p.m. Center Stage Tiered Ticketing: (https://orcascenter.org/ticket-prices/) $25, $35, and $70 ($10 student/senior/veteran tickets available) [ Volunteer for this event ] (https://orcascenter.ludus.com/volunteer/opportunity/12681) Salish Sea Nutcracker Orcas Dance Collective is again presenting the Salish Sea Nutcracker! Featuring many wildlife themes that make our island home so magical, this full-length dream ballet will showcase an intergenerational cast of local dancers. Salish Sea Nutcracker is a nautical twist on the traditional ballet, featuring roles such as the Sea Star Fairy, Great Blue Heron, Octopus Fairy, Orca Whales, and more! https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200548385