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Coronavirus crisis forces Burning Man to move from desert to online

By Christi Carras | Los Angeles Times Burning Man ticket holders can no longer gather in Black Rock City due to the coronavirus crisis. So… Continue reading

  • Apr 14, 2020
  • By Christi Carras Los Angeles Times (TNS)
  • Coronavirus
Sequim actor becomes a nun in ‘Sister Act’ — almost
Sequim actor becomes a nun in ‘Sister Act’ — almost

THING festival postponed to 2021

THING festival has postponed its second year to take place in summer of 2021 because of the state’s stay-at-home order to slow… Continue reading

Celebrated singer-songwriter John Prine has died at 73

Celebrated singer-songwriter John Prine has died at 73

By Michael Warren | Associated Press John Prine, the ingenious singer-songwriter who explored the heartbreaks, indignities and absurdities of everyday life in “Angel from Montgomery,”… Continue reading

  • Apr 7, 2020
  • By MICHAEL WARREN Associated Press
Celebrated singer-songwriter John Prine has died at 73
From left, Randy Powell, Joel Hoffman and Michael Sickles act out a scene in the 2019 Olympic Theatre Arts’ production of “Death of a Salesman.” (Olympic Theatre Arts)

Olympic Theatre Arts announces ticket options, online ‘performances’

Olympic Theatre Arts is canceling its upcoming production, and the board of the nonprofit is looking to give its thespians and theater-goers a… Continue reading

From left, Randy Powell, Joel Hoffman and Michael Sickles act out a scene in the 2019 Olympic Theatre Arts’ production of “Death of a Salesman.” (Olympic Theatre Arts)
Centrum faces the new reality
Centrum faces the new reality
‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81

‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81

By Mark Kennedy | AP Entertainment Writer Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2020
  • By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer
‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81

Jefferson County Library offers more online services

The Jefferson County Library has announced more online services this week. Library staff will be available between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.… Continue reading

CNN’s Cuomo, with coronavirus, completes show from basement

CNN’s Cuomo, with coronavirus, completes show from basement

A bleary-eyed Chris Cuomo, saying he wanted to be a cautionary tale for his audience, anchored his CNN show from his… Continue reading

CNN’s Cuomo, with coronavirus, completes show from basement

Rowling starts Harry Potter At Home for housebound families

J.K. Rowling is hoping a dash of Harry Potter will help families confined to their homes during the coronavirus pandemic. The… Continue reading

  • Apr 1, 2020
  • Associated Press
Virus: Elton John-led concert raises $8M; Rihanna ups aid

Virus: Elton John-led concert raises $8M; Rihanna ups aid

By The Associated Press From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the… Continue reading

Virus: Elton John-led concert raises $8M; Rihanna ups aid
Gardening lecture viewable by live stream

Gardening lecture viewable by live stream

A gardening lecture is set Thursday on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on the interactive calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com/calendar. PORT ANGELES Green thumb… Continue reading

Gardening lecture viewable by live stream
Poetry reading live-stream, seed exchange happening this weekend

Poetry reading live-stream, seed exchange happening this weekend

A live-streamed poetry reading and a seed exchange are among Friday’s activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on the interactive calendar… Continue reading

Poetry reading live-stream, seed exchange happening this weekend
Drum circle, trivia planned for the North Olympic Peninsula

Drum circle, trivia planned for the North Olympic Peninsula

A drum circle and a trivia competition are among the upcoming activities on the Peninsula. Information also is available on the interactive calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com/calendar.… Continue reading

Drum circle, trivia planned for the North Olympic Peninsula

Concert, lecture planned on Peninsula

A few activities are planned on Monday on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on the interactive calendar at www.peninsula dailynews.com/calendar. See peninsuladailynews.com for… Continue reading

2nd Friday Art Rock rocks on, features MCFD in Port Angeles

2nd Friday Art Rock rocks on, features MCFD in Port Angeles

Saturday activities at Studio Bob, Harbor Art Gallery canceled

2nd Friday Art Rock rocks on, features MCFD in Port Angeles
Music, Little Free Pantry building set on Peninsula this weekend

Music, Little Free Pantry building set on Peninsula this weekend

A variety of music concerts and a Free Pantry builder’s day are among the weekend’s activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available… Continue reading

Music, Little Free Pantry building set on Peninsula this weekend
Port Townsend PlayFest goes ahead with a few changes

Port Townsend PlayFest goes ahead with a few changes

Patrons will have chance to join in a discussion with playwright

Port Townsend PlayFest goes ahead with a few changes
Annual spelling bee, Community Read program, presentation on Ireland scheduled Friday

Annual spelling bee, Community Read program, presentation on Ireland scheduled Friday

Annual spelling bee, a Community Read program and a presentation on Ireland are among Friday’s activities on the Peninsula. Information also is available on the… Continue reading

Annual spelling bee, Community Read program, presentation on Ireland scheduled Friday