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Tuba player Tyler Benedict is the featured soloist in concerts this week in Port Angeles and Sequim. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)

‘Music to warm the soul’ in Sequim and Port Angeles

Tuba soloist, orchestra to present first concerts of ’26

  • Jan 14, 2026
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County

 

“Jazz Club” will be among the hundreds of works in Northwind Art’s benefit pop-up sale this weekend at Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St. in Port Townsend. (Northwind Art)

Northwind sale brings multitude of art, supplies to Port Townsend

Hundreds of bargains on artwork, books, materials and craft supplies will fill Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery this weekend during a benefit… Continue reading

 

Panel discussion set to honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy

Migizi Miigwan/Nicole Nesberg will facilitate a panel discussion during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy at 12:35 p.m. Thursday. The annual… Continue reading

 

Sorin to present first Yard and Garden series lecture

Marni Sorin will present “Growing Practices for a Resilient Edible Garden” at 10 a.m. Saturday. Sorin’s discussion will be part of the… Continue reading

Auditions to be conducted for ‘Cinderella’ production

Ghostlight Productions will conduct auditions for its production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderalla!” from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 17 and… Continue reading

Garden lecture, arts exhibits this weekend

A gardening lecture, photography and art exhibits highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Ross Bayton will present “Gardening on a Warming Planet:… Continue reading

”Ethereality” by Caroline Gilmore will be on display at the Port Ludlow Art League’s gallery during January.

Port Ludlow Art League to host artist reception

The Port Ludlow Art League will host a reception for Caroline Gilmore from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. The event will… Continue reading

”Ethereality” by Caroline Gilmore will be on display at the Port Ludlow Art League’s gallery during January.

Tickets on sale for five-course beer pairing dinner

Tickets are on sale for Barhop’s 15th anniversary Beer Pairing Dinner. The event is scheduled for Jan. 15 in the Sunset Lounge… Continue reading

Sunflower Dreams Project to host reception on Sunday

The Sunflower Dreams Project will host a reception for its exhibit, “Ukraine’s Children Tell their Stories Through Their Art,” from 4 p.m.… Continue reading

Acoustic trio to perform live recording session

Dadweed will perform a live studio recording and concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Rainshadow Recording in Building 315 at Fort Worden… Continue reading

Nature photography exhibit set for Second Saturday Art Walk

Becky Stinnett will exhibit a collection of nature photographs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. The photos will be at Harbor… Continue reading

Presentation to begin Yard and Garden lecture series

Ross Bayton will present “Gardening on a Warming Planet: Insights from Heronswood” at 10 a.m. Saturday. The presentation will kick off the… Continue reading

Tickets on sale for Festival of Hearts event

Tickets are on sale for the Festival of Hearts, which is set for Feb. 7. The annual fundraiser to support the Benji… Continue reading

Webster paintings to be discussed at Studium Generale

David Brownell will present “Esther Webster Paintings, Prints and Sketches: Providing Context Through Historic Preservation” at 12:35 p.m. Thursday. The presentation will… Continue reading

First Friday Art Walk slated in Sequim

The First Friday Art Walk, a free jazz performance and a puzzle swap at the library highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

Salish Sea Early Music Festival dates announced

The Salish Sea Early Music Festival has announced its tentative 2026 concert schedule. The festival performs Baroque chamber music on period instruments at… Continue reading

“Plaid Bear” by Port Townsend artist Peter Koronakos greets visitors to Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)

Final Art Walk before Northwind break

The final Art Walk before Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery takes a three-week winter break will occur on Saturday. The nonprofit gallery,… Continue reading

“Plaid Bear” by Port Townsend artist Peter Koronakos greets visitors to Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)

Auditions set Jan. 24 for ‘Shine On, Sequim!’ show

The city of Sequim will conduct auditions for “Shine On, Sequim!” on Jan. 24. Shine On is a community talent contest scheduled for… Continue reading

”Long Shadows,” a painting in pastels by Suzan Noyes, will be auctioned off to benefit the Olympic Peninsula Art Association during Friday’s Art Walk in Sequim. Early bids can be placed at the A. Milligan Gallery.

First Friday Art Walk set this weekend

Mystery game to draw from submitted cards

”Long Shadows,” a painting in pastels by Suzan Noyes, will be auctioned off to benefit the Olympic Peninsula Art Association during Friday’s Art Walk in Sequim. Early bids can be placed at the A. Milligan Gallery.
“Celestial Flight” by Pamela Raine will be part of the Port Ludlow Art League’s “Creations of the Night” exhibit at the Bay Club in November and December.

Port Ludlow Art League to host member exhibit

The Port Ludlow Art League will exhibit “Artists’ Choice” during January and February at the Bay Club, 120 Spinnaker Lane, Port Ludlow.… Continue reading

“Celestial Flight” by Pamela Raine will be part of the Port Ludlow Art League’s “Creations of the Night” exhibit at the Bay Club in November and December.