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Musicians perform during the Music on the Strait program at Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles. (Eric Neurath)

Music on the Strait finale this weekend

Saturday program to feature pay-what-you-can starting at $5

Musicians perform during the Music on the Strait program at Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles. (Eric Neurath)

Music, first responders part of weekend festivities

Concert series, a first responder event and master gardener workshops highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Good Day Sunshine will perform… Continue reading

Les Arrivants, a Montreal-based trio with backgrounds in Arabic classical, Argentine tango and Persian classical music, will perform at the Palindrome on Sunday.

Montreal-based trio to play at Eaglemount Cidery

Les Arrivants will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery, 1893 S. Jacob Miller Road. Tickets are $30… Continue reading

Les Arrivants, a Montreal-based trio with backgrounds in Arabic classical, Argentine tango and Persian classical music, will perform at the Palindrome on Sunday.

Native Poets Group to host reading at fine arts center

The Native Poets Group will read poetry inspired by the Elwha River at 3 p.m. Saturday. Afterward, Darrell Charles will discuss his… Continue reading

Olympic Music Festival begins new season this weekend

The Olympic Music Festival will kick off its 41st summer season with concerts at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The concerts will… Continue reading

A 1956 Bel Air Nomad attracts passersby with its reflective chrome at the Sequim Prairie Nights Car Show last year. The pattern on the underside of the hood is the reflection of the engine, a Corvette 546 HP. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim Prairie Nights revs up for Saturday show

It’s almost time to show and shine. The seventh annual Sequim Prairie Nights will look to bring some of the top cars, trucks… Continue reading

A 1956 Bel Air Nomad attracts passersby with its reflective chrome at the Sequim Prairie Nights Car Show last year. The pattern on the underside of the hood is the reflection of the engine, a Corvette 546 HP. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
John Gussman will speak at a book launch for his new book, “Ten Years After: A Photographic Journey of the Elwha River,” on Monday evening.

Community Conversation series to feature book launch

First Fed will host a book launch for John Gussman’s “Ten Years After: A Photographic Journey of the Elwha River,” at 6… Continue reading

John Gussman will speak at a book launch for his new book, “Ten Years After: A Photographic Journey of the Elwha River,” on Monday evening.
Malo Castro and WEPA will perform at Purple Haze Lavender Farm on Sunday.

Jazz in Lavender festival slated for Sunday

Jazz in the Lavender is set from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. The inaugural music festival will be at Purple Haze Lavender Farm,… Continue reading

Malo Castro and WEPA will perform at Purple Haze Lavender Farm on Sunday.

Weekly free outdoor concerts presented across the Peninsula

Free outdoor summer concerts will continue on the North Olympic Peninsula next week. Black Diamond Junction will perform from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday… Continue reading

Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble to perform free concerts

The Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble will perform two free concerts next week. A midday concert is set for noon Tuesday in the… Continue reading

The art to be featured at various locations during the First Saturday Art Walk includes “Koala” by Ann Arscott.

Artists’ work to be on display at First Saturday event

Oil pantings, woodworking and other forms of expression at various locations

The art to be featured at various locations during the First Saturday Art Walk includes “Koala” by Ann Arscott.
Cellist Pamela Roberts and pianist Sung-Ling Hsu will perform a benefit concert at the Port Ludlow Community Church on Saturday. (Thomas and Elena Sandall)

Cellist, pianist to perform benefit concert for Rwanda

Cellist Pamela Roberts and pianist Sung-Ling Hsu will perform in a benefit concert at 6 p.m. Saturday. The event will be at… Continue reading

Cellist Pamela Roberts and pianist Sung-Ling Hsu will perform a benefit concert at the Port Ludlow Community Church on Saturday. (Thomas and Elena Sandall)

Concerts, artists highlight Peninsula’s weekend events

A benefit concert, artist receptions and a car and bike show highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Pamela Roberts and Sung-Ling Hsu… Continue reading

Kaimerata Concerts, from left, Kai Gleusteen, Catherine Ordronneau, Dan Scholz and Beth Root Sandvoss, will finish the Concerts in the Barn Series with concerts on Saturday and Sunday.

Kaimerata Concerts to play in Quilcene this weekend

Kaimerata Concerts will perform at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Concerts in the Barn, 7360 Center Road in Quilcene. In addition to… Continue reading

Kaimerata Concerts, from left, Kai Gleusteen, Catherine Ordronneau, Dan Scholz and Beth Root Sandvoss, will finish the Concerts in the Barn Series with concerts on Saturday and Sunday.
Wendy Higgins of Port Townsend is among the five new artists exhibiting work at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery. image courtesy Wendy Higgins

‘The joy of letting go’: new artists arrive at Northwind gallery

Wendy Higgins used to stand before her easel in Santa Fe, N.M., making still life paintings with great focus and passion. She… Continue reading

Wendy Higgins of Port Townsend is among the five new artists exhibiting work at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery. image courtesy Wendy Higgins
“Nature’s Tapestry” by Merrie Jo Schroeder is on exhibit at Wilderbee Farms during September.

Peninsula Fiber Artists to open exhibit on Saturday

Peninsula Fiber Artists will open its exhibit, “Colors of Summer,” on Saturday. The exhibit will be on display from noon to 5… Continue reading

“Nature’s Tapestry” by Merrie Jo Schroeder is on exhibit at Wilderbee Farms during September.
Artists perform during the Music on the Strait finale during the 2023 festival. (Music on the Strait)

Tickets available for Music on the Strait’s opening night

Music on the Strait’s sixth season opens tonight at Field Arts & Events Hall. The festival, which runs through Aug. 10 and… Continue reading

Artists perform during the Music on the Strait finale during the 2023 festival. (Music on the Strait)
Potter Janet Piccola is one of August’s featured artists at Blue Whole Gallery.

Artists to open exhibit at Blue Whole Gallery

Janet Piccola and Jolene Sanborn will open a new exhibit, “What a Wonderful World,” from 5 p.m to 8 p.m. Friday. The artists… Continue reading

Potter Janet Piccola is one of August’s featured artists at Blue Whole Gallery.

Joyce Daze Wild Blackberry Festival set for Saturday

The Joyce Daze Wild Blackberry Festival is set for Saturday at a variety of locations in Joyce. Festivities will kick off with a… Continue reading

“Red Bear with Soft Serve,” a painting by Frank Samuelson, is part of his “Frosting the Cosmos” exhibit at Aurora Loop Gallery.

Opening reception set for ‘Frosting the Cosmos’ on Saturday

There is an opening reception for Frank Samuelson’s exhibit, “Frosting the Cosmos,” from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. The reception will… Continue reading

“Red Bear with Soft Serve,” a painting by Frank Samuelson, is part of his “Frosting the Cosmos” exhibit at Aurora Loop Gallery.