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Dion Graham

Actors to close out festival Saturday night

‘Selected Shorts’ live show to be held at Field Arts & Events Hall

  • Apr 25, 2024
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Dion Graham
Walter (Shaun Hughbanks) sings a familiar jingle with Haley (Steve Fisher) in “The Man with the Plastic Sandwich.” Hughbanks’ character encounters three life-changing individuals after losing his job of 20 years. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

New fortunes for ‘Man with the Plastic Sandwich’

Olympic Theatre Arts’ show kicks off three-week run

Walter (Shaun Hughbanks) sings a familiar jingle with Haley (Steve Fisher) in “The Man with the Plastic Sandwich.” Hughbanks’ character encounters three life-changing individuals after losing his job of 20 years. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Victorian Heritage Festival set for this weekend

The Victorian Heritage Festival returns to downtown Port Townsend this weekend. The annual festival features presentations, walking tours, a fashion show and… Continue reading

‘Much Ado About Nothing’ performances this weekend

Olympic Peninsula HomeConnection will perform “Much Ado About Nothing” at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday as well as 7 p.m. performances on… Continue reading

Auditions to be conducted for ‘Men in Boats’

Port Angeles Community Players is auditioning for its summer production of “Men in Boats” at 7 p.m. May 9 and 2 p.m.… Continue reading

Chris Gilbert will perform at the Candlelight Concerts series on Thursday.

Chris Gilbert to play at Thursday’s Candlelight Concert

Chris Gilbert will perform at the Candlelight Concerts series at 7 p.m. Thursday. The series, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor… Continue reading

Chris Gilbert will perform at the Candlelight Concerts series on Thursday.
Tess Gallagher of Port Angeles will be one of the keynote presenters during the Raymond Carver and Tess Gallagher Creative Writing Festival this weekend. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Famed writers, performers arriving in Port Angeles for festival

Twenty-three events slated at Field Hall, Peninsula College

  • Apr 23, 2024
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Tess Gallagher of Port Angeles will be one of the keynote presenters during the Raymond Carver and Tess Gallagher Creative Writing Festival this weekend. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Zia Magill will perform a violin solo on Sunday at Chimacum High School as part of the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra’s April concert. (Jessica Plumb)

Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra to conduct April concert

The Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra will perform its April concert at 2 p.m. Sunday. The free concert will be in the auditorium at… Continue reading

Zia Magill will perform a violin solo on Sunday at Chimacum High School as part of the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra’s April concert. (Jessica Plumb)

Free demonstration shows photography techniques

Jennifer Rose and Sheri Whetsine will demonstrate how to photograph 3-dimensional objects a 1 p.m. Tuesday. The free demonstration is at the Blue… Continue reading

Laurel Moulton will present “Flea Beetles”” at noon Thursday, April 25.

Green Thumb series hybrid lecture to discuss flea beetles

Laurel Moulton will present “Flea Beetles”” at noon Thursday. The hybrid lecture is at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 510 E. Park Ave.… Continue reading

Laurel Moulton will present “Flea Beetles”” at noon Thursday, April 25.

Film screenings to be conducted at Port Angeles church

The Social Justice Film and Discussion series will screen a double feature starting at 1 p.m. Sunday. The films and the ensuing… Continue reading

Library system to display traveling exhibit

The North Olympic Library System will display “Take Two and Call Me in the Morning: The Story of Aspirin Revisited” from Monday through… Continue reading

Theatre shows, improv skills set for this weekend

Improvisation skills, artist talks and films highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • “Gunmetal Blues” continues its run with shows at 7:30 p.m.… Continue reading

Anna Odessa Linzer will read from her new poetry collection, "Season Unleashed," Friday evening.

Book launch party slated Friday in Port Townsend

Empty Bowl Press will host a launch party for “Season Unleashed” by Anna Odessa Linzer at 7 p.m. Friday. The celebration is… Continue reading

Anna Odessa Linzer will read from her new poetry collection, "Season Unleashed," Friday evening.
The Starrett House, built in 1889 and now owned by Bayside Housing.

Home and kitchen tour set this month

The Port Townsend branch of the American Association of University Women will host its 26th Home and Kitchen Tour from 10 a.m.… Continue reading

The Starrett House, built in 1889 and now owned by Bayside Housing.
From left to right, Shaina Lent, Cat White, Marva Holmes and Mark Valentine along Sarah Tucker, who is not pictured, make up the Improv Without A Net Troupe.

Improv Without A Net hosted at Studio Bob

The Improv Without A Net Troupe will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday. The improv show, for ages 13 and older, will be… Continue reading

From left to right, Shaina Lent, Cat White, Marva Holmes and Mark Valentine along Sarah Tucker, who is not pictured, make up the Improv Without A Net Troupe.

YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day on Saturday

The YMCA of Port Angeles will celebrate Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. The annual celebration is at the… Continue reading

Open mic night set at Studio Bob

Sarah Tucker will host an open mic from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. The event at Studio Bob, 118½ E. Front… Continue reading

‘Stardust and Water’ to feature multimedia production

Turning the Wheel Productions will present “Stardust and Water” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The intergenerational, multimedia, dance/theater production is at… Continue reading

Five Acre School Barn Dance set for Saturday

Five Acre School will host its 14th Barn Dance from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. The annual dance is at the… Continue reading