Electrodes to play contra dance season opener

PORT ANGELES — The Electrodes will play, with Abigail Hobart calling, at the Black Diamond Contra Dance on Saturday.

A beginner and review workshop will start at 7:30 p.m. with dancing at 8 p.m. at the Black Diamond Community Hall, 1942 Black Diamond Road.

An $8 donation is requested for adult admission and $4 for those younger than 18.

This is the Electrodes’ first appearance in Port Angeles.

The band features Joe Micheals on guitar, Joe Bowbeer on five-string electric violin and Marcy Kubbs on piano.

They play a mix of Celtic, Appalachian and original dance tunes.

Hobart returns to Black Diamond as a veteran caller. She has been a dancer, fiddle player and organizer since childhood.

The next contra dance is slated for Oct. 6 with David Bartley, Kate Powers and Marnie Rachmiel performing.

More in Entertainment

Urban forests topic of Yard and Garden lecture series

Kathleen Wolf will present “Rooted in Research: How Urban… Continue reading

Early Music Festival to begin series Sunday in Port Townsend

The Salish Sea Early Music Festival will present “Little… Continue reading

Grand Olympics Chorus to host guest night

The Grand Olympic Chorus will host guest night from 6:15… Continue reading

Marine science, ecosystem to be discussed at Studium Generale

Clallam Marine Resources Committee members will speak at 12:35… Continue reading

Quimper’s Watch will present “Songs of the Sea” at Candlelight Concerts on Thursday in Port Townsend.
Quimper’s Watch to perform at Candlelight Concerts series

Quimper’s Watch will present “Songs of the Sea” during… Continue reading

Mary Delany’s life and art will be the topic of a Northwind Art School class on Friday. (Northwind Art)
New class added to Women in Art History series

Mary Delany lived a life of reinvention. At age… Continue reading

Film fundraiser to benefit Port Angeles High School orchestra

Zoe Omega and Sarah Tucker Zone will host “Charlie… Continue reading

Symphony, film screenings set for this weekend

Symphony performances, a garden discussion and film screenings highlight weekend events on… Continue reading

Tuba player Tyler Benedict is the featured soloist in concerts this week in Port Angeles and Sequim. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)
‘Music to warm the soul’ in Sequim and Port Angeles

Tuba soloist, orchestra to present first concerts of ’26

Panel discussion set to honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy

Migizi Miigwan/Nicole Nesberg will facilitate a panel discussion during… Continue reading

“Jazz Club” will be among the hundreds of works in Northwind Art’s benefit pop-up sale this weekend at Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St. in Port Townsend. (Northwind Art)
Northwind sale brings multitude of art, supplies to Port Townsend

Hundreds of bargains on artwork, books, materials and craft… Continue reading

Sorin to present first Yard and Garden series lecture

Marni Sorin will present “Growing Practices for a Resilient… Continue reading