Diane Urbani de la Paz

In his speech Thursday honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Peninsula College speaker urges audience to ‘step up’ into legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

PORT ANGELES — In a speech honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Eric Davis didn’t linger long on the past. After all, Davis asked, which… Continue reading

In his speech Thursday honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Richard Seaman

Tuesday’s Story Swap at Port Angeles Library to feature volunteer’s disaster experiences

PORT ANGELES — Richard Seaman’s storytelling began unexpectedly. As an early volunteer with the American Red Cross’ Disaster Mental Health Service, Seaman, a therapist, responded… Continue reading

Richard Seaman
“Port Townsend State of Mind” is among the classic paintings by Jeff Tocher

WEEKEND: 2nd Weekend in Port Angeles will dry wet days’ blues

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Jan. 10. PORT ANGELES — The forecast calls for a scorching Second Weekend here. Musically and visually, that… Continue reading

“Port Townsend State of Mind” is among the classic paintings by Jeff Tocher
Contra dance caller Tony Mates

WEEKEND: Contra dances to tempt rug-cutters on Peninsula

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Jan. 10. Never, in his long playing life, has Jay Finkelstein gone to a contra dance in a… Continue reading

Contra dance caller Tony Mates
Derek Gundy's portrait of Addis Michael Jr. is among the paintings in “Change Agents.”

Port Angeles Library to host touring art show ‘Change Agents’

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Jan. 10. PORT ANGELES — Jon Williams, the brother of Diane Williams of Port Angeles, has sent an… Continue reading

Derek Gundy's portrait of Addis Michael Jr. is among the paintings in “Change Agents.”
The Aspire! quartet is a subset of the Grand Olympics Chorus: from left are Linda Muldowney

Chorus to host musical open house in Sequim

SEQUIM — Sandi Lazzaro, a longtime dancer and dance teacher, has always wanted to learn how to sing. So last spring, she joined the Grand… Continue reading

The Aspire! quartet is a subset of the Grand Olympics Chorus: from left are Linda Muldowney
Derek Gundy's portrait of Addis Michael Jr. is among the paintings in “Change Agents.”

WEEKEND: Port Angeles Library to host touring art show ‘Change Agents’

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Jan. 10. PORT ANGELES — Jon Williams, the brother of Diane Williams of Port Angeles, has sent an… Continue reading

Derek Gundy's portrait of Addis Michael Jr. is among the paintings in “Change Agents.”
“Port Townsend State of Mind” is among the classic paintings by Jeff Tocher

WEEKEND: 2nd Weekend in Port Angeles will dry wet days’ blues

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Jan. 10. PORT ANGELES — The forecast calls for a scorching Second Weekend here. Musically and visually, that… Continue reading

“Port Townsend State of Mind” is among the classic paintings by Jeff Tocher
Contra dance caller Tony Mates

WEEKEND: Contra dances to tempt rug-cutters on Peninsula

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Jan. 10. Never, in his long playing life, has Jay Finkelstein gone to a contra dance in a… Continue reading

Contra dance caller Tony Mates

Bring Your Own Art show at Studio Bob in Port Angeles welcomes range of artists; works should be dropped off Friday

PORT ANGELES — Artists of all stripes, from professional to nervous first-timers, are encouraged to take part in Bring Your Own Art, the semiannual show… Continue reading

Readers Theatre Plus to host Sequim, Port Angeles tryouts Wednesday, Saturday and next Monday for two productions

Actors on the North Olympic Peninsula are encouraged to audition this week for “A Thousand Clowns” and “Olive and the Bitter Herbs,” Readers Theatre Plus’… Continue reading

Sequim’s ‘Handel with Care’ benefit raises $3,200 thanks to audience, anonymous donor

SEQUIM ­— One month to the day after suffering a heart attack, Dewey Ehling stood before a packed Trinity United Methodist Church and conducted “Handel… Continue reading

PENINSULA PROFILE: She explores, teaches Makah heritage with cedar weaving

PENINSULA PROFILE: She explores, teaches Makah heritage with cedar weaving

NEAH BAY — Walking into the forest of her ancestors, Jennifer James seeks a special substance. It has a strong, protective spirit, she believes, and… Continue reading

PENINSULA PROFILE: She explores, teaches Makah heritage with cedar weaving
The reunited Port Angeles String Quartet — from left

WEEKEND: Quartet reunites for night of music in Maier Hall on Saturday

PORT ANGELES — The task before us: Breathe life into the inert ink marks on the page. The marks — notes written by three musical… Continue reading

The reunited Port Angeles String Quartet — from left
The Black Diamond Fiddle Club — from left

WEEKEND: Prize-winning fiddler to play at Black Diamond contra dance Saturday

PORT ANGELES — The Black Diamond Fiddle Club — including alumna Erin Hennessey — will reconvene for a contra dance this Saturday night. Dancers of… Continue reading

The Black Diamond Fiddle Club — from left
Clay River

‘Fun-A-Day’ project aims to brighten winter doldrums starting Wednesday

PORT ANGELES — A trio of artists intend to transfuse Port Angeles with fun — when the town needs it most. The Fun-A-Day project and… Continue reading

Clay River
Merala Heins  [Portrait by Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News]

PENINSULA PROFILE: She inspires customers in an unusual way

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you’ve said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.”… Continue reading

Merala Heins  [Portrait by Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News]
Not too soon to plan: New Year's Eve merriment across Peninsula to ring in 2014

Not too soon to plan: New Year’s Eve merriment across Peninsula to ring in 2014

A gala by the lake, a burlesque show, Joy in Mudville and even Fred and Ginger are converging on the North Olympic Peninsula this Tuesday… Continue reading

Not too soon to plan: New Year's Eve merriment across Peninsula to ring in 2014
WEEKEND: All welcome to sing along at 'Handel with Care' on Saturday

WEEKEND: All welcome to sing along at ‘Handel with Care’ on Saturday

SEQUIM — It's not what is different about Handel's “Messiah.” What is important, Shirley Anderson believes, is what is the same. Anderson, a retired schoolteacher… Continue reading

WEEKEND: All welcome to sing along at 'Handel with Care' on Saturday
Sophie

WEEKEND: Port Townsend sisters bring special brand of music to downtown venue Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — You'll head home humming and smiling, the two sisters promise. Phina and Sophie Pipia, Port Townsend natives, are back together again for… Continue reading

Sophie