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Sequim cellist, Port Angeles violist take top prizes

Thirteen-year-old cellist Travis Baros was shocked when he found out he had won his division in a North Olympic Peninsula-wide contest. “I… Continue reading

  • Feb 4, 2025
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County

Strange Brewfest this weekend in Port Townsend

Strange Brewfest, a symphony performance and the First Saturday Art Walk highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The 19th Strange Brewfest,… Continue reading

Painter, printmaker and ocean kayaker Shawna Marie Franklin is the artist whose show, “Being with Kelp,” debuts this week at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. (Shawna Marie Franklin)

Artist seeks to immerse viewers in a sunlit ocean

In her large-scale project, “Being with Kelp,” opening this week at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery, artist Shawna Marie Franklin invites people… Continue reading

Painter, printmaker and ocean kayaker Shawna Marie Franklin is the artist whose show, “Being with Kelp,” debuts this week at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. (Shawna Marie Franklin)

First Saturday Art Walk conducted this weekend

Gallery 9 and Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery will be among the venues which will participate in the Art Walk from 5… Continue reading

Carrie Jennings to perform Friday at Studio Bob

Carrie Jennings will perform at 8 p.m. Friday. The concert is at Studio Bob, 118½ E. Front St., Port Angeles. Tickets are… Continue reading

Cooksey Gallery to host reception for ‘Life Force’ exhibit

The Cooksey Gallery will host a reception for “Life Force” from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. The free reception will be… Continue reading

Human trafficking lecture to be featured at Studium Generale

Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols will present “Awareness and Prevention of Human Trafficking” at 12:35 p.m. Thursday. The free hybrid lecture… Continue reading

OWL360 to host second anniversary event

OWL360 will host a second anniversary celebration for its community coffeehouse from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. The free celebration will… Continue reading

Port Townsend Film Festival to host screenings

The Port Townsend Film Festival will screen a trilogy of short films from the Connectivity Project at 6 p.m. Thursday. The films… Continue reading

Michael Carroll, pianist and co-artistic director, and Lisa Lanza, pianist and a founding member of the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series, take a break from practice. (Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra)

Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra to host chamber concert series

The Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra will host a performance in its chamber music series at 2 p.m. Saturday. The free concert will… Continue reading

Michael Carroll, pianist and co-artistic director, and Lisa Lanza, pianist and a founding member of the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series, take a break from practice. (Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra)

Two-day Strange Brewfest set to open Friday

The Port Townsend Bay Kinetic Sculpture Race will host the 19th Strange Brewfest from 5 p.m. to midnight Friday and from 1… Continue reading

English National Ballet artists Ashley Coupal and Eric Snyder, pictured in London, have come to dance in the Port Angeles City Ballet’s Winter Gala on Sunday. (English National Ballet)

Ballet gala to gather orchestra, local dancers, guest artists

Sunday matinee in Port Angeles

  • Jan 25, 2025
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
English National Ballet artists Ashley Coupal and Eric Snyder, pictured in London, have come to dance in the Port Angeles City Ballet’s Winter Gala on Sunday. (English National Ballet)
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Dylan Wald and Elle Macy are Principal Dancers of Pacific Northwest Ballet, who will be headlining the Winter Ballet Gala, performing Benjamin Millipied's "Appassionata Pas de Deux," set to Beethoven's Sonata No. 23.

Winter Ballet Gala featured this weekend

A ballet performance, a storytelling about a 500-mile journey across Spain and volunteer tree planting highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. •… Continue reading

Lindsay Thomas
Dylan Wald and Elle Macy are Principal Dancers of Pacific Northwest Ballet, who will be headlining the Winter Ballet Gala, performing Benjamin Millipied's "Appassionata Pas de Deux," set to Beethoven's Sonata No. 23.

Young Artist Competition open to public on Saturday

The 39th annual Nico Snel Young Artist Competition, an event hosted by the Port Angeles Symphony, will be free and open to… Continue reading

  • Jan 23, 2025
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County

‘Conflict as a Gift’ subject of Studium Generale

Ankur Shah Delight will present “Experiencing Conflict as a Gift” at 12:35 p.m. Thursday. The free hybrid lecture series will be in… Continue reading

Marilyn Hiestand and Anne Grasteit.

Artists to demonstrate eco-printing and collage

Marilyn Hiestand and Anne Grasteit will demonstrate eco-printing and collage at 1 p.m. Friday. The free event will be at Blue Whole Gallery,… Continue reading

Marilyn Hiestand and Anne Grasteit.

Saltfire Theatre to stage ‘Macbeth’

Saltfire Theatre will stage a production of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” with performances at 7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 9. The… Continue reading

Story Slam set Friday at Olympic Theatre Arts

Nessa Goldman will host Out Loud Story Slam at 7 p.m. Friday. The storytelling program will be at Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N.… Continue reading

Orchestra concert to feature Clallam County soloist

A chamber orchestra concert, an Early Music Festival concert and stage performances highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Violinist Erin Hennessey will… Continue reading

Quimper’s Watch to perform at Candlelight Concerts series

Quimper’s Watch will present “Songs of the Sea” during a Candlelight Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday. The series, at Trinity United Methodist… Continue reading