Diane Urbani de la Paz

Leif Hansen of Port Townsend will lead a morning of "Collaborative Creativity and Play" at the Cotton Building on Saturday.

WEEKEND: Port Townsend session urges exploration of the unknown

PORT TOWNSEND — On Saturday at 10 a.m., Leif Hansen will invite people to do something that may be far outside their comfort zone: play.… Continue reading

Leif Hansen of Port Townsend will lead a morning of "Collaborative Creativity and Play" at the Cotton Building on Saturday.
J. Edmund Hughes

WEEKEND: RainShadow Chorale to sing tonight, Sunday at Port Townsend venues

PORT TOWNSEND — From Renaissance-era songs to “A Shakespeare Suite,” the RainShadow Chorale will offer “Music for the Heart & Soul” tonight and Sunday at… Continue reading

J. Edmund Hughes

WEEKEND: St. Patrick’s Day concert, fun slated Saturday — at Sons of Norway Hall

PORT ANGELES ­— A celebration of Irish music, Irish storytelling and the gift of the gab is set for this Saturday at a venue established… Continue reading

In “The Odyssey

Port Townsend students bringing ‘Odyssey’ to life starting Friday

PORT TOWNSEND — “Humans . . . they stumble from one tragedy to the next . . . After all these years, you'd expect some… Continue reading

In “The Odyssey
Solomon Dusseljee and Misha Casella-Blackburn

The Chairs improv troupe explores ‘Wrong Day’

PORT TOWNSEND — The Chairs, an improvisational theater troupe led by magician Joey Pipia, are at it again. They're presenting something entirely new: “Everything You… Continue reading

Solomon Dusseljee and Misha Casella-Blackburn
Heather Dudley Nollette and Marie O'Neill

Three plays to celebrate courageous women

They are “Women of Courage,” stepping up to the front lines, and they're about to be celebrated. Six actresses will tell their stories: “A Conversation… Continue reading

Heather Dudley Nollette and Marie O'Neill
PIanist Liana Forest will offer a program titled “From Bach to Broadway” at Port Ludlow's Bay Club this Friday.

‘Bach to Broadway’ piano concert Friday in Port Ludlow

PORT LUDLOW — Liana Forest, a Ukrainian-born pianist whose repertoire travels from Beethoven to Gershwin to “West Side Story,” arrives here Friday for another performance… Continue reading

PIanist Liana Forest will offer a program titled “From Bach to Broadway” at Port Ludlow's Bay Club this Friday.
Adam Stern and Kamila Dameron take a moment before driving back to Seattle from Port Angeles

Seattle, Port Angeles symphony director weds former student

PORT ANGELES — “The Marriage of Figaro” led to the marriage of the maestro and the soprano. In Port Angeles, of all places. Adam Stern,… Continue reading

Adam Stern and Kamila Dameron take a moment before driving back to Seattle from Port Angeles
Trisa Chomica of Trisa & Co. in Port Angeles took first prize in the 14th annual Northwest Design Awards' “Modest Budget

Port Angeles interior designer nets top prize for makeover

SEATTLE — In the “Modest Budget, Big Impact” category of the 14th annual Northwest Design Awards, Port Angeles interior designer Trisa Chomica has walked away… Continue reading

Trisa Chomica of Trisa & Co. in Port Angeles took first prize in the 14th annual Northwest Design Awards' “Modest Budget
Heather Dudley Nollette Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

PENINSULA PROFILE: She finds home in many roles — theatrical and real

Bobbi the lunchtime temp is headed to another new job, smile on face. Kathy, meanwhile, is also in transition. At the right moment, she meets… Continue reading

Heather Dudley Nollette Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Juan de Fuca Festival broadens to foundation status

Juan de Fuca Festival broadens to foundation status

PORT ANGELES — Now in its 20th year, the Juan de Fuca Festival is adopting a broader moniker, the Juan de Fuca Foundation for the… Continue reading

Juan de Fuca Festival broadens to foundation status

WEEKEND: Seattle vocalist to join Port Angeles orchestra for Saturday concerts

PORT ANGELES — Ralph Vaughan Williams bared his soul in the Pastoral Symphony. This music was his plea for peace, “one of the most heart-rending… Continue reading

Joseph Shabalala

Language of soul: Black Mambazo returns to Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — The white tennis shoes are key. They allow the men's feet to be seen, not heard, as they dance across states, countries… Continue reading

Joseph Shabalala
Locos Only — from left

WEEKEND: Barn dance to offer way to beat blues

SEQUIM — The Beat the Blues Barn Dance this Saturday is a two-part, multifaceted event. First comes the family dance from 10 a.m. to 3… Continue reading

Locos Only — from left
Therapy Session — from left

WEEKEND: Concert to provide free Therapy Session in Forks

FORKS — Therapy Session, a roots-rock-and-blues band from the West End, will give a free concert at the Peninsula College Forks Extension site at 7… Continue reading

Therapy Session — from left
Marie McMichael-Beebe and Steve Spencer

WEEKEND: Follies’ revue to aid Port Townsend drama program

PORT TOWNSEND — The Fantabulous Follies are poised to frolic. Starting tonight, this troupe of singers, dancers and prancers will put on “Follies in the… Continue reading

Marie McMichael-Beebe and Steve Spencer
Alana Shaw of the Turning the Wheel dance-theater company in Boulder

Collaborative dance troupe to entertain Port Angeles this Friday

PORT ANGELES — Alana Shaw, founder of the nonprofit Turning the Wheel dance-theater company of Boulder, Colo., is coming to Port Angeles to lead a… Continue reading

Alana Shaw of the Turning the Wheel dance-theater company in Boulder
Poised to welcome people to the International Women's Day supper at Olympic Cellars winery Wednesday are

Port Angeles, Port Townsend events mark International Women’s Day

PORT ANGELES — International Women's Day, a celebration of the achievements of women across the world, “is a very big deal around the world —… Continue reading

Poised to welcome people to the International Women's Day supper at Olympic Cellars winery Wednesday are
Singer Mollie O'Brien and her mate Rich Moore are on their way to The Upstage in Port Townsend for some blues

Duo to come to Port Townsend for evening of song and story [Corrected]

PORT TOWNSEND — Mollie O'Brien loves to sing a juicy tale. And she loves to travel around with her husband, Rich Moore. Fortunately, he is… Continue reading

Singer Mollie O'Brien and her mate Rich Moore are on their way to The Upstage in Port Townsend for some blues
Singer Mollie O'Brien and her mate Rich Moore are on their way to The Upstage in Port Townsend for some blues

Duo to come to Port Townsend for evening of song and story [Corrected]

PORT TOWNSEND — Mollie O'Brien loves to sing a juicy tale. And she loves to travel around with her husband, Rich Moore. Fortunately, he is… Continue reading

Singer Mollie O'Brien and her mate Rich Moore are on their way to The Upstage in Port Townsend for some blues