Diane Urbani de la Paz

Marlette Buchanan as Dot in “Tin Pan Lady.” -- Photo by Eligius Wolodkewitsch

WEEKEND: Key City celebrates women songwriters of Tin Pan Alley

“Today” and “tonight” in this report are Friday, Aug. 16. PORT TOWNSEND — There is a duet in this show, singer Marlette Buchanan says, that… Continue reading

Marlette Buchanan as Dot in “Tin Pan Lady.” -- Photo by Eligius Wolodkewitsch
LeRoy Bell  [Photo by Mat Hayward]

WEEKEND: Performer to pour out tunes in Port Angeles, Lake Leland

“Today” and “tonight” in this report are Friday, Aug. 16. Saturday and Sunday are Aug. 17-18. PORT ANGELES — Singer LeRoy Bell has arrived, veered… Continue reading

LeRoy Bell  [Photo by Mat Hayward]
Jean Wyatt's artist trading card is among those in the “Small Art With Big Dreams” show at the Museum & Arts Center in Sequim.

Art workshop, card show at Museum & Arts Center

SEQUIM — Another free art workshop for all ages is coming to the Museum & Arts Center, aka the MAC, at 175 W. Cedar St.… Continue reading

Jean Wyatt's artist trading card is among those in the “Small Art With Big Dreams” show at the Museum & Arts Center in Sequim.
Teaching artist Susan Martin Spar paints plein air — out in the fresh air — on Ediz Hook on a recent Saturday. Spar teaches a class through the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center

‘Plein-air’ art contest in PA open to all

PORT ANGELES — The inaugural Community Plein Air Contest is a new Port Angeles Fine Arts Center event open to beginners, families and anyone who… Continue reading

Teaching artist Susan Martin Spar paints plein air — out in the fresh air — on Ediz Hook on a recent Saturday. Spar teaches a class through the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center
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
Jake Smith

PENINSULA PROFILE: Teens live the farm life, prepare for Clallam fair

PORT ANGELES — Sit around a table with these three, and one after another, the stereotypes about teenagers explode. Jake Smith, 15, and Colby Beckstrom… Continue reading

Jake Smith

WEEKEND: Second Weekend arrives in downtown Port Angeles

“Today” and “tonight” represent Friday, Aug. 9; Saturday and Sunday are Aug. 10 and 11. PORT ANGELES — The outdoors come indoors. An antique shop… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Music with old-fashioned pop

WEEKEND: Music with old-fashioned pop

“Today” and “tonight” represent Friday, Aug. 9; Saturday and Sunday are Aug. 10 and 11. COYLE — Life and music: They're so full of contradictions.… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Music with old-fashioned pop
Aslan (Hudson Soelter)

WEEKEND: Children to open door to Narnia on Port Angeles stage starting tonight

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Aug. 9. PORT ANGELES — Inside a mansion, the four youngsters find a wardrobe. Of course they climb… Continue reading

Aslan (Hudson Soelter)
Chance McKinney

WEEKEND: Chance McKinney brings a little country to winery

“Today” and “tonight” represent Friday, Aug. 9; Saturday and Sunday are Aug. 10 and 11. It's been a rock 'n' roll summer so far at… Continue reading

Chance McKinney
Thom Davis

WEEKEND: Blues guitarist Davis to play pair of Port Angeles gigs

“Today” and “tonight” represent Friday, Aug. 9; Saturday and Sunday are Aug. 10 and 11. PORT ANGELES — Guitarist Thom Davis has a pair of… Continue reading

Thom Davis
WEEKEND: 'In the Sawtooths' looks at friendship

WEEKEND: ‘In the Sawtooths’ looks at friendship

“Today” and “tonight” represent Friday, Aug. 9; Saturday and Sunday are Aug. 10 and 11. SEQUIM — Nellie doesn't like camping so much. But his… Continue reading

WEEKEND: 'In the Sawtooths' looks at friendship
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
Bump Kitchen — an R&B band with

Bring ‘soul’ to R&B concert on Peninsula College green

PORT ANGELES — In its effort to raise money for scholarships and activities, the Peninsula College Foundation has chosen something less expensive — and more… Continue reading

Bump Kitchen — an R&B band with
Roots-rock singer-songwriter Scott Sullivan is among the providers of music at this Saturday's Liquid Mountain Music Festival. The noon-to-midnight event will take place at Olympic Raft & Kayak just outside Port Angeles. Scott Sullivan

More than brews to be featured at Liquid Mountain Music Festival

PORT ANGELES — It was just going to be a little brewfest — a day in the sun, with cold ones and mountain scenery. But… Continue reading

Roots-rock singer-songwriter Scott Sullivan is among the providers of music at this Saturday's Liquid Mountain Music Festival. The noon-to-midnight event will take place at Olympic Raft & Kayak just outside Port Angeles. Scott Sullivan
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
A gathering during a past Womanfest retreat at Lake Crescent. Peninsula Daily News

Womanfest registration open to September event

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
Jason and Pharis Romero

B.C. couple are first up in Key City cabaret series

PORT TOWNSEND — When Pharis Romero and her husband, Jason, make music, they lean in close to each other. Their voices, alongside his banjo playing,… Continue reading

Jason and Pharis Romero
Julie Mondanaro and husband David Williams will conduct a vocal clinic in Port Angeles tonight.

Singer to jazz it up at Peninsula College

PORT ANGELES — Dallas-based singer Julie Mondanaro, known for her interpretations of French jazz, is coming to Peninsula College this week for two free public… Continue reading

Julie Mondanaro and husband David Williams will conduct a vocal clinic in Port Angeles tonight.
Ann Simpson  [Photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News]

PENINSULA PROFILE: Woman aids victims of abuse, domestic violence

FORKS — Ann Simpson grew up all over, the daughter of an Air Force man. So one day 30 years ago, when she was living… Continue reading

Ann Simpson  [Photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News]