Diane Urbani de la Paz

A gathering during a past Womanfest retreat at Lake Crescent. Peninsula Daily News

Registration open for Sept. 20-22 Womanfest retreat

PORT ANGELES — Womanfest, the nonprofit sponsor of the early March International Women's Day celebrations in Port Angeles, has opened registration for its Sept. 20-22… Continue reading

A gathering during a past Womanfest retreat at Lake Crescent. Peninsula Daily News
Terry Smith  [Photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News]

PENINSULA PROFILE: Terry Smith, popular drummer

PORT ANGELES — You’d have to quit your job to catch all of the concerts Terry Smith plays in. That’s the joke — with a… Continue reading

Terry Smith  [Photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News]
The rock-bluegrass-country band Rose’s Pawn Shop will play a dance party at Olympic Cellars this Saturday night

WEEKEND: Eclectic band to appear at Olympic Cellars, Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — The singer ignored that rule about not getting romantically involved with a bandmate. But this woman Rose, as the story goes, did… Continue reading

The rock-bluegrass-country band Rose’s Pawn Shop will play a dance party at Olympic Cellars this Saturday night

WEEKEND: Free tour to show where Port Townsend creativity comes alive

PORT TOWNSEND — If you can, bring a designated passenger and fellow art critic. That’s the advice from Rae Belkin, spokeswoman for the 38 artists… Continue reading

Polecat arrives in Sequim for the first Jungible Festival. The group is

WEEKEND: Peninsula parents create music festival that kids can attend

They’re moms who love music festivals. And with help from their friends, Jordan Schiefen and Anna Yates are about to make their big vision real.… Continue reading

Polecat arrives in Sequim for the first Jungible Festival. The group is
Kristi Li Fight gives a Reiki massage to Muttonchops

WEEKEND: Pets to be celebrated at Sequim fundraiser Paws in Garden

SEQUIM — A convergence of art, animal lovers, music and lush summer foliage is about to happen at Paws in the Garden, a fundraiser at… Continue reading

Kristi Li Fight gives a Reiki massage to Muttonchops
Merryn Welch will bring a number of her fellow dancers and performance artists to Studio Bob for “Mutiny of the Alle Stage.”

WEEKEND: Port Angeles’ Alle Stage to host night of steampunk

PORT ANGELES — Nine acts, from tribal dancers to a steampunk DJ, will converge on Studio Bob in a brand-new event this Saturday night. “Mutiny… Continue reading

Merryn Welch will bring a number of her fellow dancers and performance artists to Studio Bob for “Mutiny of the Alle Stage.”
The rock-bluegrass-country band Rose’s Pawn Shop will play a dance party at Olympic Cellars this Saturday night

WEEKEND: Eclectic band to appear at Olympic Cellars, Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — The singer ignored that rule about not getting romantically involved with a bandmate. But this woman Rose, as the story goes, did… Continue reading

The rock-bluegrass-country band Rose’s Pawn Shop will play a dance party at Olympic Cellars this Saturday night

WEEKEND: Free tour to show where Port Townsend creativity comes alive

PORT TOWNSEND — If you can, bring a designated passenger and fellow art critic. That’s the advice from Rae Belkin, spokeswoman for the 38 artists… Continue reading

Polecat arrives in Sequim for the first Jungible Festival. The group is

WEEKEND: Peninsula parents create music festival that kids can attend

They’re moms who love music festivals. And with help from their friends, Jordan Schiefen and Anna Yates are about to make their big vision real.… Continue reading

Polecat arrives in Sequim for the first Jungible Festival. The group is
Kristi Li Fight gives a Reiki massage to Muttonchops

WEEKEND: Pets to be celebrated at Sequim fundraiser Paws in Garden

SEQUIM — A convergence of art, animal lovers, music and lush summer foliage is about to happen at Paws in the Garden, a fundraiser at… Continue reading

Kristi Li Fight gives a Reiki massage to Muttonchops
Merryn Welch will bring a number of her fellow dancers and performance artists to Studio Bob for “Mutiny of the Alle Stage.”

WEEKEND: Port Angeles’ Alle Stage to host night of steampunk

PORT ANGELES — Nine acts, from tribal dancers to a steampunk DJ, will converge on Studio Bob in a brand-new event this Saturday night. “Mutiny… Continue reading

Merryn Welch will bring a number of her fellow dancers and performance artists to Studio Bob for “Mutiny of the Alle Stage.”

Registration open for Womanfest retreat

PORT ANGELES — Registration is open for the 30th annual Womanfest retreat, set for Sept. 20-22 at Camp David Jr., the Clallam County park on… Continue reading

Sky Heatherton

Trials of cancer inspire art show at Port Angeles Landing

PORT ANGELES — Artists of all levels are invited to take part in “Embracing Life through Art . . . the Journey Back,” an exhibition… Continue reading

Sky Heatherton

Demonstration showcases Jamestown S’Klallam crafts

SEQUIM — About 35 summers ago, Ann Adams took a summer school class for Native American teenagers at Sequim High School. She worked on reading… Continue reading

Olissio Zoppe of Sarasota

‘Ma’Ceo’ acrobatic horse show wows Clallam County Fair audience

PORT ANGELES — The manes flew. The men leaped. And when Gino Zoppe stood atop his brother Olissio's shoulders while Olissio stood atop a bounding… Continue reading

Olissio Zoppe of Sarasota
Jill Zarzeczny  [Photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News]

PENINSULA PROFILE: Woman leads volunteers in revegetating Elwha Valley

PORT ANGELES — Her name, Polish for “behind the river,” makes poetic sense. Jill Zarzeczny grew up near one mighty waterway, the Mississippi. Now, she… Continue reading

Jill Zarzeczny  [Photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News]
Sarah Tucker

WEEKEND: Art of all kinds to sprout at venues in Studio Bob

“Today” and “tonight” in this report are Friday, Aug. 16. Saturday and Sunday are Aug. 17-18. PORT ANGELES — It’s harvest time, Sarah Tucker declares,… Continue reading

Sarah Tucker

WEEKEND: Author to talk of writing as healing in Port Townsend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, August 16. PORT TOWNSEND — “I Can See Clearly Now,” the Jimmy Cliff song, came on the radio… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Chantilly Lace wraps 30-plus years of music

NORDLAND — After three decades of playing classic rock and country, Chantilly Lace is at the end of the road. The band, whose lineup these… Continue reading