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“The Eclipse Went Wild,” by Port Townsend photographer Kathy Fridstein, is among 38 artworks newly installed at Jefferson Healthcare Hospital. (Kathy Fridstein)

Port Townsend hospital brings in 38 works from local artists

A new wave of fine art has arrived this week on the walls of Jefferson Healthcare Hospital, thanks to five local artists.… Continue reading

“The Eclipse Went Wild,” by Port Townsend photographer Kathy Fridstein, is among 38 artworks newly installed at Jefferson Healthcare Hospital. (Kathy Fridstein)

Quilcene fair and parade set for Saturday

The Quilcene fair and parade will start at 10 a.m. Saturday with food, vendors and a car show until 3 p.m. The free… Continue reading

Fundraisers, community theater on tap this weekend

Fundraisers for the Port Angeles Food Bank and the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, plus the opening of two community theater productions highlight this weekend’s… Continue reading

Corey Edwards, organizer of the Olympic Peninsula Toy and Collectibles Show, stands by his case of Kaiju monsters he’s been collecting since the early 2000s. He said the show on Saturday will be an option for locals to find new and old toys that they might remember from their childhood. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Toy and collectibles show set for Saturday

Event returns for its second year at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim

Corey Edwards, organizer of the Olympic Peninsula Toy and Collectibles Show, stands by his case of Kaiju monsters he’s been collecting since the early 2000s. He said the show on Saturday will be an option for locals to find new and old toys that they might remember from their childhood. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Fine arts center to host fundraiser Friday

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center will host “An Elevated Evening” at 6 p.m. Friday. The fundraiser will be at the Esther… Continue reading

Forever Twilight Festival slated for this weekend in Forks

The Ninth Forever Twilight in Forks Festival is set for Thursday through Sunday at various locations in Forks. The annual festival celebrates the… Continue reading

Kelly McNees as Elizabeth Hartley-Trumpington and Christie Lang as Pierre Marceau in the Ludlow Village Players’ production of “Murdered to Death.”

Ludlow Village Players to stage ‘Murdered to Death’

The Ludlow Village Players will stage a production of “Murdered to Death” with performances at 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and matinee… Continue reading

Kelly McNees as Elizabeth Hartley-Trumpington and Christie Lang as Pierre Marceau in the Ludlow Village Players’ production of “Murdered to Death.”

Olympic Theatre Arts to show ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’

The production of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” will open with shows at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and matinees at… Continue reading

Sequim City Band musicians to perform at Monday Musicale

Monday Musicale will meet for lunch at noon Monday. The group meets at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 Del Guzzi Drive in Port Angeles.… Continue reading

Tickets on sale for CrabFest this October

Tickets are on sale for the 2024 Dungeness Crab Festival, which is set for Oct. 11-13. Tickets are $30 for a half-crab… Continue reading

Port Townsend artist Jordan Carter is the maker of "Delusive Vortex," a handwoven aluminum piece on view at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. photo by Diane Urbani/Northwind Art

‘Out-of-the-box’ art on view during Art Walk on Saturday

“This piece compelled us,” juror Richard Jesse Watson said of the handwoven aluminum swath. Titled “Delusive Vortex,” the artwork he referred to… Continue reading

Port Townsend artist Jordan Carter is the maker of "Delusive Vortex," a handwoven aluminum piece on view at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. photo by Diane Urbani/Northwind Art
Rosalee Walz will present “Chemakum: Then and Now” on Thursday evening.

Chemakum chair to speak about tribal history

Rosalee Walz will present “Chemakum: Then and Now” at 7 p.m. Thursday. Walz, the Chemakum tribal chair, will discuss the history of… Continue reading

Rosalee Walz will present “Chemakum: Then and Now” on Thursday evening.

Empty Bowls fundraiser to benefit school food program

The third Empty Bowls fundraiser is set for 5 p.m. Sept. 14. The annual fundraiser at the Port Angeles Food Bank, 632… Continue reading

“Sea Whorl,” an acrylic and watercolor paining by Barbara Grondal.

Port Ludlow Art League to host artist reception

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

“Sea Whorl,” an acrylic and watercolor paining by Barbara Grondal.

Wooden Boat Festival this weekend in Port Townsend

The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival and art walks on Friday and Saturday highlight weekend entertainment options on the North Olympic Peninsula. Olympic Music Festival… Continue reading

“Hot Air” by Gary Rainwater at Gallery 9.

Monthly art walk set for Saturday in Port Townsend

The Museum of Art + History, Gallery-9, the Port Townsend Gallery and the Jeanette Best Gallery will be among the venues participating… Continue reading

“Hot Air” by Gary Rainwater at Gallery 9.

Tickets on sale for annual Soroptimist fundraiser

Tickets are on sale for the Soroptimist International of Port Angeles Jet Set’s Bewitching Tea and Silent Auction set for 1 p.m.… Continue reading

‘The Breakfast Club’ to be featured during Movies at OTA

Movies at Olympic Theatre Arts will resume with a screening of “The Breakfast Club” at 7 p.m. Saturday. The film will be shown… Continue reading

Molly Omann will show her driftwood sculptures at the Sequim Art Museum in September.

Driftwood sculptures to be on display during First Friday Art Walk

A blue-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

Molly Omann will show her driftwood sculptures at the Sequim Art Museum in September.

Libraries to host events across Peninsula this fall

Libraries across the North Olympic Peninsula will offer Storytime early learning sessions this fall. Storytime is geared toward children 5 and younger with activities such… Continue reading