Entertainment

Woodland West plays against bluegrass norms in Coyle

Woodland West, a five-member bluegrass/country/zydeco/rock band, will perform in the ongoing Concerts in the Woods series at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission will be… Continue reading

Young Irelanders to perform traditional music, dance on Saturday

Young Irelanders to perform traditional music, dance on Saturday

The Young Irelanders will perform traditional Irish music and dance at the Performing Arts Center at Port Angeles High School on Saturday.… Continue reading

Young Irelanders to perform traditional music, dance on Saturday
‘Sleeping Beauty’ ballet graces Port Angeles this weekend

‘Sleeping Beauty’ ballet graces Port Angeles this weekend

Ballet Workshop will premiere a brand-new full-length production of “Sleeping Beauty,” presented by the Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts, on… Continue reading

‘Sleeping Beauty’ ballet graces Port Angeles this weekend

Battle of the Books tonight in Port Angeles

Twelve teams of Clallam County fourth-graders will do battle in a competition that wraps up a yearlong collaborative effort at 6:30 tonight.… Continue reading

Community Read author in town for ‘Before the Wind’

Olympia author Jim Lynch will give a talk and read from his book “Before the Wind” on Monday to wrap up the… Continue reading

Dancing, birding and sailing in the week ahead

A community dance, a birding field trip to Fort Flagler and sailing on the Adventuress are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information… Continue reading

Documentary to tell of life of Native American activist

A documentary showcasing the life of Native American activist, poet, recording artist, actor and speaker John Trudell will be shown at Peninsula College… Continue reading

Gardening, owls focus of writers’ insights at Saturday readings

Gardeners and bird lovers will enjoy the readings scheduled Saturday at Imprint Books, said owner Anna Quinn. The free readings by Kathleen… Continue reading

Monologues explore emotions at funerals

Monologues explore emotions at funerals

The different emotions at funerals will be explored in this weekend’s Port Angeles Community Players Second Stage production of “Three Viewings.” The… Continue reading

Monologues explore emotions at funerals
Pianist Ken Young will perform this weekend at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Port Angeles.

Pianist to offer up Southern gospel, military tunes

Pianist Ken Young will present two concerts featuring the Southern gospel piano of Anthony Burger this weekend. The free concerts will be… Continue reading

Pianist Ken Young will perform this weekend at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Port Angeles.
A portrait of Peter Simpson done in 1962 by Thomas T. Wilson.

Simpson collection to open in Port Townsend

The Jefferson Museum of Art &History will open an exhibit today titled “Pat and Peter Simpson: Collectors and Patrons,” based on Pat… Continue reading

A portrait of Peter Simpson done in 1962 by Thomas T. Wilson.

Sky House concert to weave social justice, music tonight in Port Townsend

Diane Cluck will perform with Abakis from 5:30 to 10 this evening in an intimate house show following a Standing Rock prisoner… Continue reading

Carol Jones                                Townsend Bay Ringers are, front row from left, Leslie Lewis, Linda York, Diane Thompson, Terry Reitz and Carol Jones; and back row from left, Judy Schussler (director), Marj Iuro, Christine Jacobson, Molly Harlich, Richard McGuffin and Pat Hartman.

‘Ringin’ in the Rain’ to sound off tonight in Port Townsend

The Townsend Bay Ringers will return at 7 p.m. today for their fourth appearance in the Trinity United Methodist Church Candlelight Series… Continue reading

Carol Jones                                Townsend Bay Ringers are, front row from left, Leslie Lewis, Linda York, Diane Thompson, Terry Reitz and Carol Jones; and back row from left, Judy Schussler (director), Marj Iuro, Christine Jacobson, Molly Harlich, Richard McGuffin and Pat Hartman.

‘Rez Life’ exhibit opens in Port Angeles on Tuesday

The Elwha Klallam Heritage Center will host an open house and presentation featuring photographer Jeff Ferguson and his exhibit “Rez Life: A… Continue reading

Pictured in the Poetic Justice Theatre Ensemble are, from left, Karim Santiago, Johnny Colden, Charles Perez, Hannah Bahls, Samantha Hiatt and Zhaleh Almaee Weinblatt.

Second part of ‘Be a Light: The Art of Taking Action’ scheduled Tuesday

The Mandala Center for Change and the Goddard Master of Fine Arts in interdisciplinary arts program will present a second part of… Continue reading

Pictured in the Poetic Justice Theatre Ensemble are, from left, Karim Santiago, Johnny Colden, Charles Perez, Hannah Bahls, Samantha Hiatt and Zhaleh Almaee Weinblatt.
Port Angeles Symphony taking reservations for Applause! Auction

Port Angeles Symphony taking reservations for Applause! Auction

An African safari and trips to Bali, Kauai and New Orleans’ French Quarter are up for bid in the Port Angeles Symphony’s most… Continue reading

Port Angeles Symphony taking reservations for Applause! Auction

Art installation to display ‘community action’ in Port Townsend on Sunday

An installation artist will lead a group of 10 volunteers in making a work of art on the parade grounds at Fort… Continue reading

Global chant to be voiced Saturday in Port Townsend

Global vocalist Gina Sala will perform a participatory global chant and concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Fort Worden chapel. Tickets… Continue reading

Oregon-based guitarist to rock Port Townsend studio this weekend

Oregon-based song poet and slide guitar player David Jacobs-Strain will return to Port Townsend this weekend to play a concert at the… Continue reading

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Pair of contra dances to share a caller in Port Townsend, Port Angeles

By Diane Urbani de la Paz Special to Peninsula Daily News This activity is “happy-making,” promises Laura Mé Smith as she heads for the North… Continue reading

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