Diane Urbani de la Paz

WEEKEND: NorthWest Women’s Chorale voices to lift spirits Sunday and Monday

The NorthWest Women’s Chorale will bring us a bit of the Venetian sun as it sings Vivaldi’s most famous choral work, “Gloria,” in a pair… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Performer’s holiday hijinks to burst holiday blues in Port Townsend on Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — The player who's not only a member of the San Francisco Christmas Jug Band but also the frontman for Those Darn Accordions… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Port Angeles Symphony’s concerts Saturday to be Christmas surprise

PORT ANGELES — Conductor Adam Stern is busy preparing the Port Angeles Symphony for its holiday concert Saturday, fueled as ever by his signature enthusiasm… Continue reading

The Wild Rose Chorale

WEEKEND: Voices, instruments to mix in Friday/Sunday Port Townsend concerts

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Dec. 13. PORT TOWNSEND — The Wild Rose Chorale, the Port Townsend Youth Chorus, the Community Bell Choir… Continue reading

The Wild Rose Chorale
“Coming Home” by Darryl Barkley is part of the “Spirit Unleashed63” art show to open at the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center this Friday evening.

Artwork in Port Angeles exhibit designed to capture ‘spirit’

PORT ANGELES — As she tore away the wrap on the big package leaning against her office wall, Suzie Bennett was silent. Then she said… Continue reading

“Coming Home” by Darryl Barkley is part of the “Spirit Unleashed63” art show to open at the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center this Friday evening.
Robert Reed's images of Port Angeles and environs are filling Oven Spoonful

Nature photographer to show off images at Port Angeles eatery

PORT ANGELES — On his first backpacking trip into the Olympic Mountains, Robert Reed set out for Blue Glacier with his Zeiss-Ikon Contaflex camera. “If… Continue reading

Robert Reed's images of Port Angeles and environs are filling Oven Spoonful
Marissa Wilson

Singers, big band to add jazz to Christmas’ jingle

PORT ANGELES — When these singers sing, they lift their voices, their hands and their hearts. This was clear at a recent morning rehearsal with… Continue reading

Marissa Wilson
Kathleen Flenniken

State’s poet laureate to appear at Port Townsend reading Thursday

PORT TOWNSEND ­­— Washington State Poet Laureate Kathleen Flenniken will come to the Port Townsend Library, 1220 Lawrence St., for a celebration of poetry this… Continue reading

Kathleen Flenniken
Carol Swarbrick Dries as Mrs. Bedwin

Veteran Peninsula actor has not one but two roles in Seattle production of ‘Oliver!’

SEATTLE — She's two-faced, breathless and loving every minute. That's what happens when you play a pair of women, one mean and the other one… Continue reading

Carol Swarbrick Dries as Mrs. Bedwin
Jessie Lee-Davis Spicher and her son

PENINSULA PROFILE: Through adversity, she finds joy in song

PORT ANGELES — When professor Elaine Gardner-Morales formed a vocal jazz group earlier this year, the singers showed up, with gusto. Turnout was good for… Continue reading

Jessie Lee-Davis Spicher and her son
Clay River

Port Angeles Alle Stage to host slam for all poets

PORT ANGELES — Performance artist Clay River of Port Angeles is inviting poets of all stripes — comic, political, lyrical and beyond — to Studio… Continue reading

Clay River
The "Drinkin' & Druggin: Good Times

Subtle signs of addiction, abuse detailed in Port Townsend event

PORT TOWNSEND — The Poetic Justice Theatre Ensemble will present “Drinkin' & Druggin': Good Times, Abuse or Addiction?,” an interactive performance and community dialogue at… Continue reading

The "Drinkin' & Druggin: Good Times
SUNDAY EVENT:  Hawaii-based folk, pop singer in PA today

SUNDAY EVENT: Hawaii-based folk, pop singer in PA today

Hawaii-based folk and pop singer Stef Muzic is about to embark on a whirlwind tour of Washington state with her latest album, “This Wave.” The… Continue reading

SUNDAY EVENT:  Hawaii-based folk, pop singer in PA today
Rosa Linda Davies plays the title role in “The Snow Queen.” —Photo by Eligius Wolodkewitsch

SUNDAY EVENT: Key City in Port Townsend brings Andersen fairy tale ‘The Snow Queen’ to life

PORT TOWNSEND — In a white sleigh, the Snow Queen takes off on a tour of the night sky. Stars glimmer; snowflakes fall. The northern… Continue reading

Rosa Linda Davies plays the title role in “The Snow Queen.” —Photo by Eligius Wolodkewitsch
Michael Karcher

WEEKEND: Band to buck up Port Angeles community dance

PORT ANGELES — The Red Crow band will alight inside the Black Diamond Community Hall for another night of contra dancing — with all ages… Continue reading

Michael Karcher
Shula Azhar will dance this Saturday night during Barhop Brewing's benefit for the Juan de Fuca Foundation. The performers are

WEEKEND: Dance troupe part of benefit for Juan de Fuca Foundation

PORT ANGELES — A mix of original Americana and rock music plus bellydancing: That's the plan for Saturday night at Barhop Brewing, 124 W. Railroad… Continue reading

Shula Azhar will dance this Saturday night during Barhop Brewing's benefit for the Juan de Fuca Foundation. The performers are
Maestro Dewey Ehling

WEEKEND: Director to return to podium at Port Townsend concert

CHIMACUM — Despite an unexpected turn of events, maestro Dewey Ehling and the Port Townsend Community Orchestra will present their holiday concert Saturday night. Ehling,… Continue reading

Maestro Dewey Ehling
Rosa Linda Davies plays the title role in “The Snow Queen.” —Photo by Eligius Wolodkewitsch

WEEKEND: Key City brings Andersen fairy tale ‘The Snow Queen’ to life

Today and tonight signify Friday, Dec. 6. PORT TOWNSEND — In a white sleigh, the Snow Queen takes off on a tour of the night… Continue reading

Rosa Linda Davies plays the title role in “The Snow Queen.” —Photo by Eligius Wolodkewitsch
WEEKEND: Mogis to make magic in Coyle

WEEKEND: Mogis to make magic in Coyle

COYLE — Back when their band Deadwood Revival played the Bainbridge Bluegrass Festival, Jason Mogi and Kim Trenerry had the crowd smitten. “The whole audience… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Mogis to make magic in Coyle

WEEKEND: Music to ring through Sequim during Art Walk

Today and tonight signify Friday, Dec. 6. SEQUIM -- The streets will be alive tonight with music o free and harmonious o as the local… Continue reading