Diane Urbani de la Paz

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: ‘The Game’s Afoot’ run continues until Dec. 6 in Port Angeles

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Nov. 27. PORT ANGELES — “The Game’s Afoot, or Holmes for the Holidays” is the Port Angeles Community… Continue reading

Rebecca Rottsolk leads the Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County. — Sally Chapin

WEEKEND: Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County to perform ‘Messiah’ in Chimacum on Sunday and again Dec. 6

CHIMACUM — Handel's “Messiah” will fill the Chimacum High School auditorium, on the voices of the Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County,… Continue reading

Rebecca Rottsolk leads the Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County. — Sally Chapin
Bill Tiderman

WEEKEND: Fans encouraged to ‘belt it out’ tonight in sing-along at Lazy Moon in Port Angeles

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Nov. 27. PORT ANGELES — Last November, the musical duo known as Bill and Rudy thought they might… Continue reading

Bill Tiderman
Wood turner and painter Helga Winter will take a break for her open-studio event in Port Townsend this weekend.

WEEKEND: Helga Winter’s studio opens its doors in Port Townsend starting today

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Nov. 27. PORT TOWNSEND — Painter and wood-turner Helga Winter invites her neighbors, their Thanksgiving guests — anyone… Continue reading

Wood turner and painter Helga Winter will take a break for her open-studio event in Port Townsend this weekend.
The band Witherow celebrates release of a new CD tonight in Port Angeles. — Abby Latson

WEEKEND: Witherow’s new record debuts tonight with Port Angeles concert

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Nov. 27. PORT ANGELES — The pair of Port Angeles sweethearts know what they want this Christmas. Dillon… Continue reading

The band Witherow celebrates release of a new CD tonight in Port Angeles. — Abby Latson
Arts Northwest Executive Director Carolyn Calhoun

Port Angeles arts scene fixture now leads Arts Northwest

PORT ANGELES — Carolyn “Sam” Calhoun, a longtime member of Port Angeles arts community, has been appointed executive director of Arts Northwest, the 350-member nonprofit… Continue reading

Arts Northwest Executive Director Carolyn Calhoun

Rainshadow Poetry Contest organizer: Thanksgiving thoughts can become poems

The Thanksgiving weekend is an ideal time to compose an entry or three for the second annual Rainshadow Poetry Contest, organizer Ruth Marcus writes. In… Continue reading

Music historian and player Tony Williamson will give a concert at Port Townsend's Friends Meetinghouse this Saturday.

WEEKEND: Bluegrass master in Port Townsend on Saturday for a concert at the Friends Meetinghouse

PORT TOWNSEND — Tony Williamson, the acclaimed mandolinist and music historian, will pay a visit here for a concert at the Friends Meetinghouse, 1841 Sheridan… Continue reading

Music historian and player Tony Williamson will give a concert at Port Townsend's Friends Meetinghouse this Saturday.
Frederick Park will appear at the Quimper Grange Hall for two events this weekend.

WEEKEND: Frederick Park tells, calls in Port Townsend at two events starting Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — In a rare North Olympic Peninsula visit, storyteller and dance caller Frederick Park will appear at the Quimper Grange Hall, 1219 Corona… Continue reading

Frederick Park will appear at the Quimper Grange Hall for two events this weekend.

Cast, crew of “Our Leading Lady” in Port Angeles recognized by theater festival

PORT ANGELES — Cast and crew members of “Our Leading Lady,” the Peninsula College production on stage through Saturday in the campus’ Little Theater, have… Continue reading

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: Three shows, 2 musicians, no charge . . . and other items

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Nov. 20. SEQUIM — “Awake My Soul” from Mumford & Sons, Lorde’s “Royals” and “Forget Me Not” from… Continue reading

The Syncopaths — from left

Pick up some exercise Monday night in Port Angeles at Black Diamond Community Hall’s contra dance

PORT ANGELES — The nationally touring band the Syncopaths are swinging into Port Angeles for an extra contra dance — open to all ages and… Continue reading

The Syncopaths — from left
Music historian and player Tony Williamson will give a concert at Port Townsend's Friends Meetinghouse this Saturday.

WEEKEND: Bluegrass master in Port Townsend on Saturday for a concert at the Friends Meetinghouse

PORT TOWNSEND — Tony Williamson, the acclaimed mandolinist and music historian, will pay a visit here for a concert at the Friends Meetinghouse, 1841 Sheridan… Continue reading

Music historian and player Tony Williamson will give a concert at Port Townsend's Friends Meetinghouse this Saturday.
Frederick Park will appear at the Quimper Grange Hall for two events this weekend.

WEEKEND: Frederick Park tells, calls in Port Townsend at two events starting Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — In a rare North Olympic Peninsula visit, storyteller and dance caller Frederick Park will appear at the Quimper Grange Hall, 1219 Corona… Continue reading

Frederick Park will appear at the Quimper Grange Hall for two events this weekend.
Tana Villella-Flath

WEEKEND: Miami-themed show to benefit Trussell family Saturday night at Studio Bob

PORT ANGELES — This is to be a cabaret, a comedy, a burlesque and drag show full of glitter and heat — all to help… Continue reading

Tana Villella-Flath
Author Lisa Mantchev will read from and discuss her books

WEEKEND: Novelist offers free workshop at Port Angeles Library on Saturday

PORT ANGELES — Lisa Mantchev, the local author who is nationally known for her Theatre Illuminata young-adult trilogy of novels, will give a reading plus… Continue reading

Author Lisa Mantchev will read from and discuss her books
Peninsula Singers director Dewey Ehling and his wife

WEEKEND: Peninsula Singers to present opera in Sequim on Saturday, Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church

SEQUIM — When creating a concert, maestro Dewey Ehling does not shy away from difficult music. If it is beautiful, he wants to bring it… Continue reading

Peninsula Singers director Dewey Ehling and his wife
“The Game's Afoot” has a cadre of actors puzzling over a series of mysteries at the Port Angeles Community Playhouse. The cast features

WEEKEND: You’ve got ‘Game’ at the playhouse; Mystery thriller opens tonight in Port Angeles

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Nov. 20. PORT ANGELES — Come on over to my castle, says our dashing hero. Join me for… Continue reading

“The Game's Afoot” has a cadre of actors puzzling over a series of mysteries at the Port Angeles Community Playhouse. The cast features
The Nikki Lane band — from left

Band returns for hometown gig in Port Angeles this Friday

PORT ANGELES — On tour with country singer Nikki Lane, Ben Eyestone and Eric Whitman are playing San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, Cleveland,… Continue reading

The Nikki Lane band — from left

Actors stage scenes with three programs Thursday in Port Angeles at Peninsula College

PORT ANGELES — Actors from the nationally known Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Ore., will bring three programs to Peninsula College on Thursday. All programs,… Continue reading