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Free summer concerts continue across Peninsula

Free outdoor summer concerts will continue on the North Olympic Peninsula next week. John Hoover & The Mighty Quinns will perform from 6 p.m. to… Continue reading

Marva Holmes will teach a recycled materials art class from noon to 3 p.m. July 13 at Studio Bob in Port Angeles.

Children’s art class to use recycled materials

Marva Holmes will teach a recycled materials art class from noon to 3 p.m. July 13. Holmes will teach the first in… Continue reading

Marva Holmes will teach a recycled materials art class from noon to 3 p.m. July 13 at Studio Bob in Port Angeles.
Shayna Robnett holds Phoenix, a rooster abandoned near Baker Dip near Morse Creek, at Lilly’s Safe Haven in Port Angeles. Robnett estimates the nonprofit has rescued more than 70 roosters since its inception about four years ago. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Lilly’s Safe Haven fills in animal rescue gaps

Director brings in abandoned roosters, ducks and sheep

Shayna Robnett holds Phoenix, a rooster abandoned near Baker Dip near Morse Creek, at Lilly’s Safe Haven in Port Angeles. Robnett estimates the nonprofit has rescued more than 70 roosters since its inception about four years ago. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
“Lucious Succulent,” silk Batik on canvas by Denice Craig Tweedy, is on display at the Port Ludlow Art League.

Port Ludlow Art League plans reception

The Port Ludlow Art League will host a reception for Denice Craig Tweedy from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. The reception… Continue reading

“Lucious Succulent,” silk Batik on canvas by Denice Craig Tweedy, is on display at the Port Ludlow Art League.
Mitchel Osborne will display this photograph from the 2023 Wooden Boat Festival at the Port Townsend Gallery throughout July.

First Saturday Art Walk set in Port Townsend

Gallery 9, Northwind Art and the Port Townsend Gallery will be among the venues participating in the Art Walk from 5 p.m.… Continue reading

Mitchel Osborne will display this photograph from the 2023 Wooden Boat Festival at the Port Townsend Gallery throughout July.

Music festival, art walks this weekend on Peninsula

A music festival, art walks and other live music will be featured across the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. • The inaugural Tarboo Indie Music… Continue reading

Teen initiative to host play at Key City Theatre

The Teen Initiative will stage a production of “Pride and Prejudice and Perms” from Friday through Thursday. The play will be at… Continue reading

Me & The Boys to play at Concert in the Woods

Me & the Boys will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday at Concerts in the Woods. The concert will be at the Laurel B.… Continue reading

Port Townsend artist Shirley Scheier will show 40 works in “Sifting the Silence,” the new exhibition at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)

Port Townsend artist opens new show at Northwind

When she’s asked what she hopes her art will give people, Shirley Scheier distills her response. “Joy,” the artist says. Scheier, who… Continue reading

Port Townsend artist Shirley Scheier will show 40 works in “Sifting the Silence,” the new exhibition at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)

Artists’ reception Friday at Blue Whole Gallery

Blue Whole Gallery will host a reception for Jeannine Chappell and Jane Smith from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. The reception will… Continue reading

Pure Bathing Culture will play Saturday at the Tarboo Music Festival. (Shervin Lainez)

Three-day Tarboo Music Festival begins Friday

The inaugural Tarboo Indie Music Festival will kick off Friday for three days. The festival will be at the Quilcene Lantern, 7360 Center… Continue reading

Pure Bathing Culture will play Saturday at the Tarboo Music Festival. (Shervin Lainez)
“God Says Yes to Me” by Jeannine Chappell.

Purple theme highlights First Friday Art Walk in Sequim

A purple-themed art walk is set for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at various venues in downtown Sequim. Maps for the self-guided… Continue reading

“God Says Yes to Me” by Jeannine Chappell.
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Tyler Benedict leads the Sequim City Band at last year’s Independence Day celebration.

Sequim City Band preps patriotic playlist for Fourth

The Sequim City Band will open a day full of music and fireworks with the group’s annual Independence Day concert, “A Patriotic 4th… Continue reading

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Tyler Benedict leads the Sequim City Band at last year’s Independence Day celebration.
“Out on the Deck” by Pamela Raine will be on display during July and August at the Bay Club in Port Ludlow.

Light and Shadow exhibit opening

Light and Shadow, an exhibit by the Port Ludlow Art League, will be on display during July and August. The exhibit highlights… Continue reading

“Out on the Deck” by Pamela Raine will be on display during July and August at the Bay Club in Port Ludlow.

Outdoor dance party set for Wednesday

Artful Sailor Productions will host an outdoor dance party with Christa Holbrook and Greased Lightning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. The party, which… Continue reading

Jeffrey Cohan and Faythe Vollrath will perform the Early Music Festival’s season finale on Sunday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Port Townsend.

Bach to be performed at Early Music Festival

The Salish Sea Early Music Festival will present Johann Sebastian Bach at 2 p.m. Sunday. Faythe Vollrath and Jeffrey Cohan will perform… Continue reading

Jeffrey Cohan and Faythe Vollrath will perform the Early Music Festival’s season finale on Sunday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Port Townsend.

Field Day set for Saturday at Fort Worden

Field Day, hosted by The Production Alliance and Fort Worden Hospitality, will start at 2 p.m. Saturday. The annual summer kickoff celebration… Continue reading

Free outdoor concerts presented on Peninsula

Free outdoor summer concerts will continue on the North Olympic Peninsula next week. Bread and Gravy, with The Harmony Honey Buns, will perform from 6… Continue reading

William Chapman Nyaho will perform the first concert of the Art and Our Schimmel Grand series at Grace Lutheran Church of Port Townsend on Saturday.

Piano series to begin Saturday in Port Townsend

William Chapman Nyaho will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday. The piano concert is part of the new Art and Our Schimmel Grand… Continue reading

William Chapman Nyaho will perform the first concert of the Art and Our Schimmel Grand series at Grace Lutheran Church of Port Townsend on Saturday.
Singer-songwriter Alice Howe with legendary rock bassist Freebo will perform at the Palindrome in Port Townsend on Saturday.

Alice Howe, Freebo to play at Palindrome in Port Townsend

Alice Howe, with bassist Freebo, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday the Palindrome at Eaglemount Winery and Cidery, 1893 S. Jacob Miller… Continue reading

Singer-songwriter Alice Howe with legendary rock bassist Freebo will perform at the Palindrome in Port Townsend on Saturday.