ALTHOUGH THE DAYS may be getting a little shorter and the air somewhat cooler, the summer concert bands play on.
Music lovers may want to bundle up for these final few free outdoor performances of the season.
Families can pack up picnic dinners and bring chairs or blankets to sit on.
This week there are concerts in Sequim, Port Angeles and Port Townsend, with one free concert in Port Townsend scheduled today.
Here is the schedule:
■Port Townsend Summer Band— 3 p.m. today.
The community band will perform at Pope Marine Park-City Dock Civic Plaza at Water and Monroe streets.
■Sequim Music in the Park— Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Stardust Big Band (big-band swing), at the James Center in the Sequim Water Reuse Park just north of Carrie Blake Park.
This is the final concert in Sequim’s Music in the Park series that began June 26.
Snacks are available from a concession stand staffed by the Sequim High School Band Boosters.
â– Port Angeles Concert on the Pier — Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Bound to Happen (rock ‘n’ roll), at City Pier.
This is part of the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Concert on the Pier series.
Concerts are every Wednesday through Sept. 5.
City Pier is a no-smoking, no-skateboards, alcohol-free venue.
Some chairs are available for disabled people and early arrivals.
Final concert: Cort Armstrong and Blue Rooster (country blues and fiddle tunes).
■Port Townsend Concerts on the Dock— Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Shady Grove (lively folk music), at the Pope Marine Park-City Dock Civic Plaza.
This is the final Thursday of the summer’s Concerts on the Dock.
The final concert will be Wednesday, Sept. 5.
Music is sponsored by local businesses, the Port Townsend Main Street Program, Puget Sound Energy and the city of Port Townsend.
Food vendors and a beer and wine garden are available. Seating opens at 5 p.m.
Final concert: The Pitfalls and The Low Ones.
For more information about free concerts and other events, consult the North Olympic Peninsula Calendar at www.peninsuladailynews.com.
