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Faith Ringgold’s life and art will be the topics in a Dec. 5 Women in Art History class at Northwind Art School at Fort Worden State Park. (ArtPictures)

Women in art history step into spotlight

Who gets remembered — and who gets left out— when we tell the story of art? In a new series of classes… Continue reading

Faith Ringgold’s life and art will be the topics in a Dec. 5 Women in Art History class at Northwind Art School at Fort Worden State Park. (ArtPictures)
Director Bill Stone, far left, observes as the full cast of “Death Perception,” written by John Painter, rehearses the week before the launch of the New Works Showcase at Olympic Theatre Arts in Sequim. The cast is, from left, Veronica Konecnik, Jory Kahn, Simon Close, Joel Swenning and Rebecca Maberry. (Monica Berkseth)

Olympic Theatre Arts to host New Works Showcase

Works by eight local playwrights featured

Director Bill Stone, far left, observes as the full cast of “Death Perception,” written by John Painter, rehearses the week before the launch of the New Works Showcase at Olympic Theatre Arts in Sequim. The cast is, from left, Veronica Konecnik, Jory Kahn, Simon Close, Joel Swenning and Rebecca Maberry. (Monica Berkseth)
“I’ll Tell You a Secret” by Rose Guastella is among the avian tributes in “Small Expressions,” on view through Jan. 5 at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. (Rose Guastella)

‘Small Expressions’ encourages art-giving

A show unlike all of the others will open this week at Northwind Art’s nonprofit gallery in downtown Port Townsend. Filling the… Continue reading

“I’ll Tell You a Secret” by Rose Guastella is among the avian tributes in “Small Expressions,” on view through Jan. 5 at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. (Rose Guastella)
The Holiday Nature Mart will raffle this driftwood sculpture, “Denison of the Deep” by Tuttie Peetz.

Holiday bazaars open this weekend

The Holiday Nature Mart will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the… Continue reading

The Holiday Nature Mart will raffle this driftwood sculpture, “Denison of the Deep” by Tuttie Peetz.

Organ trio to play two shows at Field Hall

The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio will perform for two shows Saturday in the Thomsen Club at Field Arts & Events Hall, 210… Continue reading

‘Native Plants of the Peninsula’ to be discussed at Studium Generale

Alice Derry will present “Native Plants of the Peninsula” at 12:35 p.m. Thursday. Derry will speak during the Studium Generale lecture series… Continue reading

Jean Lenke and Friends to play at Candlelight Concerts series

Jean Lenke and Friends will present “A Celebration of Rogers and Hammerstein” during the Candlelight Concerts series at 7 p.m. Thursday. The… Continue reading

Mixed media artist to discuss process at Port Ludlow Art League meeting

Margaret Woodcock will address a meeting of the Port Ludlow Art League at 1 p.m. Wednesday. The league will meet at the… Continue reading

Will Kimbrough will perform at Rainshadow Recording on Thursday.

Nashville-based singer-songwriter to perform at Rainshadow Recording

Will Kimbrough will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Rainshadow Recording in Building 315 at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way,… Continue reading

Will Kimbrough will perform at Rainshadow Recording on Thursday.
From left to right are Bennet sisters Rayna Louree, Ahrya Klinger, Emma Gilliam, Bee Mao and Trinity Devlin.

Sequim club to host performances of ‘Pride and Prejudice’

The Sequim High School Operetta Club will present “Pride and Prejudice” with performances at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and a matinee… Continue reading

From left to right are Bennet sisters Rayna Louree, Ahrya Klinger, Emma Gilliam, Bee Mao and Trinity Devlin.

Art awards nominations being accepted in Jefferson County

The Port Townsend Arts Commission is accepting nominations for the Port Townsend Art Awards through Dec. 31. The awards, which will supplant… Continue reading

Celeste Dybeck’s “Return of the Salmon” will be part of the “Under the Surface of the Salish Sea” fiber arts exhibit at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center’s gallery.

Sea life theme for fiber arts exhibit

“Under the Surface of the Salish Sea” will be on exhibit through Feb. 8. The sea life-themed fiber art exhibit will be… Continue reading

Celeste Dybeck’s “Return of the Salmon” will be part of the “Under the Surface of the Salish Sea” fiber arts exhibit at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center’s gallery.

Studio Bob calls for art to be displayed under black light

Studio Bob is calling for art for its fourth Bring Your Own Blacklight Art Show. Submissions for the annual show must be… Continue reading

Theater, music performances top arts events

Theater and music performances, a book signing and Field Hall performances highlight this weekend’s entertainment options on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Port Townsend… Continue reading

‘For the Birds’ concerts set for Port Angeles, Port Townsend

Nelda Swiggett will present “For the Birds” in Port Angeles and Port Townsend on Saturday. The Port Angeles performance, at Holy Trinity… Continue reading

Canadian Steam to bring comedy, improv to Field Hall

Canadian Steam will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Donna M. Morris Auditorium at Field Arts & Events Hall,… Continue reading

Rachelle McCabe.

Piano soloist to perform at Grace Lutheran Church

Rachelle McCabe will perform a selection of pieces by Mendelssohn, Schubert, Bartók and Debussy at 3 p.m. Sunday. The concert will be… Continue reading

Rachelle McCabe.

Sequim Community Orchestra to host fall concert

The Sequim Community Orchestra will present its fall concert at 7 p.m. Saturday. The free annual event will be at Trinity United Methodist… Continue reading

Candice Olsen displays one of the angels created for the Yuletide Bazaar at Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church. (Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church)

Holiday bazaars to offer handmade items this weekend

Holiday bazaars continue this weekend with events across the Peninsula. • The Christmas Bazaar will be open from 10 a.m. to 3… Continue reading

Candice Olsen displays one of the angels created for the Yuletide Bazaar at Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church. (Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church)

Hurricane Ridge education foundation to host films at Field Hall

The Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Education Foundation will screen “Étrange Mélange” at 7 p.m. Friday. The snowboarding film will be shown at… Continue reading