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Makah Museum show, storytelling, skating offered this weekend

Makah art, skating and storytelling are on tap this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Makah Museum will mark its 44th anniversary with pop-up… Continue reading

Peninsula celebrates the Fourth

Among highlights: Navy in PA, days of events in Forks, collaboration in PT

Virginia Ashby spent the afternoon of June 23 painting at Grover Gallery in Port Townsend, where her art is part of the "Psychedelic Summer" exhibition. photo courtesy of Northwind Art

Saturday Art Walk highlights PT artists

Port Townsend downtown art galleries will stay open until 8 p.m. Saturday with special exhibits for the Saturday Art Walk. Among them… Continue reading

Virginia Ashby spent the afternoon of June 23 painting at Grover Gallery in Port Townsend, where her art is part of the "Psychedelic Summer" exhibition. photo courtesy of Northwind Art
“Neah Bay Doves” is among Kerry Tremain’s photos in “Outside In,” the large-scale exhibition to open today at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. (Kerry Tremain)
“Neah Bay Doves” is among Kerry Tremain’s photos in “Outside In,” the large-scale exhibition to open today at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. (Kerry Tremain)
Among goods to be offered during the Makah Museum's celebration of Saturday are masks such as this Friendship Mask by Alex McCarty.

Makah Museum marks anniversary on Saturday

The Makah Museum will mark its 44th anniversary with pop-up shops showcasing the talents of Makah artists on Saturday. The celebration, set… Continue reading

Among goods to be offered during the Makah Museum's celebration of Saturday are masks such as this Friendship Mask by Alex McCarty.
Lydia L. Morris’ acrylic on canvas painting “Bailadora” earned Best of Show and the President’s Merit Award at the PUB Gallery of Arts 2023 Student Art show.

Peninsula College 2023 Student Art show winners announced

Peninsula College’s Pirate Union Building Gallery of Art has announced the winners of its 2023 Student Art show. Best in show and… Continue reading

Lydia L. Morris’ acrylic on canvas painting “Bailadora” earned Best of Show and the President’s Merit Award at the PUB Gallery of Arts 2023 Student Art show.

Surfing art on display Friday

The “Third Occasional Surf Culture on the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Salish Sea Event” is scheduled for 6 p.m.… Continue reading

Walking tours in Port Townsend

The Jefferson County Historical Society will lead walking tours of downtown Port Townsend on Saturdays in July and August. “The Vanishing Murals… Continue reading

Alice Derry
Alice Derry

Out Loud Story Slam: ‘Try This’ at Olympic Theatre Arts

The Out Loud Story Slam returns to Olympic Theatre Arts in Sequim at 7 p.m. Friday. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. in… Continue reading

Book reading scheduled

Mitch Luckett will read from his new novel “Holy Roller Heart” from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Luckett will read and… Continue reading

International joke day feted in Port Townsend

The Port Townsend Laughter Club will celebrate International Joke Day at 2 p.m. Friday. The club meets in Grace Lutheran Church, 1120… Continue reading

Dorothy Hoffman, left, and Anne Steurer, both of Port Townsend, examine a water feature in the backyard garden of Niki Kobes and Tom Riette in Carlsborg, one of five featured gardens during Saturday’s 28th annual Petals & Pathways home garden tour. The event was hosted by the Master Gardener Foundation of Clallam County. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Petals & Pathways

Dorothy Hoffman, left, and Anne Steurer, both of Port Townsend, examine a water feature in the backyard garden of Niki Kobes and Tom Riette in… Continue reading

Dorothy Hoffman, left, and Anne Steurer, both of Port Townsend, examine a water feature in the backyard garden of Niki Kobes and Tom Riette in Carlsborg, one of five featured gardens during Saturday’s 28th annual Petals & Pathways home garden tour. The event was hosted by the Master Gardener Foundation of Clallam County. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Free outdoor summer concerts begin on Peninsula next week

Free weekly outdoor summer concerts will begin next week in Port Angeles and Sequim, with Port Townsend’s series starting July 13. The free concerts will… Continue reading

Olympic Music Festival announces summer season

Tickets are on sale now for the 40th summer season of the Olympic Music Festival. In-person performances will be at Fort Worden’s… Continue reading

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Port Scandalous Roller Derby team members Jamie "Ginger" Haire, front left, and Shauna "LilyHammer" Rogers-McClain, front right, bump into each other as the rest of their team follows in the pack during a demonstration skate on Thursday at the Olympic Skate Village in downtown Port Angeles. The demo was part of an opening celebration for the temporary roller skating rink, which opened for public skate sessions on Friday.

Olympic Skate Park opens in Port Angeles

Port Scandalous team members involved in planning

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Port Scandalous Roller Derby team members Jamie "Ginger" Haire, front left, and Shauna "LilyHammer" Rogers-McClain, front right, bump into each other as the rest of their team follows in the pack during a demonstration skate on Thursday at the Olympic Skate Village in downtown Port Angeles. The demo was part of an opening celebration for the temporary roller skating rink, which opened for public skate sessions on Friday.
Clallam County 4-H participants Cole Anderson, left, and Zoey Van Gordon practice judging and evaluating Boer goats at a practice session for the state Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday in Moses Lake. Last year’s team of Anderson, Van Gordon, Asha Swanberg and Lukas Teague won first place in the team competition. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

4-H’ers head to state livestock judging competition

Team won first place last year

Clallam County 4-H participants Cole Anderson, left, and Zoey Van Gordon practice judging and evaluating Boer goats at a practice session for the state Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday in Moses Lake. Last year’s team of Anderson, Van Gordon, Asha Swanberg and Lukas Teague won first place in the team competition. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
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Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra with Conductor and Artistic Director Tigran Arakelyan.

Chamber music series to highlight musicians Saturday

The Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series will have its founding concert at the Port Ludlow Community Church at 3 p.m.… Continue reading

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Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra with Conductor and Artistic Director Tigran Arakelyan.

Crab feed, acrobats among weekend’s attractions

A crab feed and an acrobatic performance are among this weekend’s attractions on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Sequim Valley Lions’ 11th annual Crab… Continue reading

Field Day welcomes public in PA, PT

Field Day, open houses welcoming the public to the annual event for amateur radio operators, are planned this weekend in Port Angeles and Port Townsend.… Continue reading