Entertainment

Pony cruise, car show set for this weekend

The North Olympic Mustang and Cougar Club will sponsor a Pony Cruise at 11 a.m. Saturday and Show and Shine at 9… Continue reading

Tininha Silva of Port Townsend will bring her circular tapestry, “I Was Listening to the Ocean,” to Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery for the “Lush Language” exhibit. (Tininha Silva)

‘Lush Language’ gathers four emerging artists in Port Townsend

The scent of the ocean, the heat of Havana, a long sunset: Such are the inspirations in “Lush Language,” a new art… Continue reading

Tininha Silva of Port Townsend will bring her circular tapestry, “I Was Listening to the Ocean,” to Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery for the “Lush Language” exhibit. (Tininha Silva)

Author to speak at Peninsula College’s Port Townsend campus

British Columbia-based author John Vaillant will speak at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Vaillant’s presentation is at the Port Townsend campus of Peninsula College,… Continue reading

Dragulous show Friday at Studio Bob

Blake McCabe will host Dragulous at 8 p.m. Friday at Studio Bob, 118½ E. Front St. in Port Angeles. Featured performers will… Continue reading

From left to right, Zach Wiedenhoeft, Rebecca Gilbert and Mark Valentine, all of Port Angeles, participate in a recent rehearsal on the unfinished set of “Rumors.”

Port Angeles Community Players to stage ‘Rumors’

The Port Angeles Community Players’ production of “Rumors” will open with performances at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Tuesdays and matinees at… Continue reading

From left to right, Zach Wiedenhoeft, Rebecca Gilbert and Mark Valentine, all of Port Angeles, participate in a recent rehearsal on the unfinished set of “Rumors.”

Students to present Tales, Text and Theater showcase

Sixth-graders from Blue Heron Middle School will present the Tales Text and Theater Student Showcase at 1 p.m. May 3. The presentation… Continue reading

Theater, art shows and home tours on tap this weekend

Theater performances, a home and kitchen tour and the return of the Victorian Heritage Festival highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. •… Continue reading

Xin Xin admires mosaics by fellow “A Warm Embrace” artist Naoko Morisawa at Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. (Northwind Art)

‘Warm Embrace’ art exhibit to close Sunday

“A Warm Embrace,” the exhibition of art by five Seattle-area women, will come to a close on Sunday. The show, which explores… Continue reading

Xin Xin admires mosaics by fellow “A Warm Embrace” artist Naoko Morisawa at Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. (Northwind Art)
Dion Graham

Actors to close out festival Saturday night

‘Selected Shorts’ live show to be held at Field Arts & Events Hall

  • Apr 25, 2024
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Dion Graham
Walter (Shaun Hughbanks) sings a familiar jingle with Haley (Steve Fisher) in “The Man with the Plastic Sandwich.” Hughbanks’ character encounters three life-changing individuals after losing his job of 20 years. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

New fortunes for ‘Man with the Plastic Sandwich’

Olympic Theatre Arts’ show kicks off three-week run

Walter (Shaun Hughbanks) sings a familiar jingle with Haley (Steve Fisher) in “The Man with the Plastic Sandwich.” Hughbanks’ character encounters three life-changing individuals after losing his job of 20 years. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Victorian Heritage Festival set for this weekend

The Victorian Heritage Festival returns to downtown Port Townsend this weekend. The annual festival features presentations, walking tours, a fashion show and… Continue reading

‘Much Ado About Nothing’ performances this weekend

Olympic Peninsula HomeConnection will perform “Much Ado About Nothing” at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday as well as 7 p.m. performances on… Continue reading

Auditions to be conducted for ‘Men in Boats’

Port Angeles Community Players is auditioning for its summer production of “Men in Boats” at 7 p.m. May 9 and 2 p.m.… Continue reading

Chris Gilbert will perform at the Candlelight Concerts series on Thursday.

Chris Gilbert to play at Thursday’s Candlelight Concert

Chris Gilbert will perform at the Candlelight Concerts series at 7 p.m. Thursday. The series, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor… Continue reading

Chris Gilbert will perform at the Candlelight Concerts series on Thursday.
Tess Gallagher of Port Angeles will be one of the keynote presenters during the Raymond Carver and Tess Gallagher Creative Writing Festival this weekend. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Famed writers, performers arriving in Port Angeles for festival

Twenty-three events slated at Field Hall, Peninsula College

  • Apr 23, 2024
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Tess Gallagher of Port Angeles will be one of the keynote presenters during the Raymond Carver and Tess Gallagher Creative Writing Festival this weekend. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Zia Magill will perform a violin solo on Sunday at Chimacum High School as part of the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra’s April concert. (Jessica Plumb)

Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra to conduct April concert

The Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra will perform its April concert at 2 p.m. Sunday. The free concert will be in the auditorium at… Continue reading

Zia Magill will perform a violin solo on Sunday at Chimacum High School as part of the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra’s April concert. (Jessica Plumb)

Free demonstration shows photography techniques

Jennifer Rose and Sheri Whetsine will demonstrate how to photograph 3-dimensional objects a 1 p.m. Tuesday. The free demonstration is at the Blue… Continue reading

Laurel Moulton will present “Flea Beetles”” at noon Thursday, April 25.

Green Thumb series hybrid lecture to discuss flea beetles

Laurel Moulton will present “Flea Beetles”” at noon Thursday. The hybrid lecture is at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 510 E. Park Ave.… Continue reading

Laurel Moulton will present “Flea Beetles”” at noon Thursday, April 25.

Film screenings to be conducted at Port Angeles church

The Social Justice Film and Discussion series will screen a double feature starting at 1 p.m. Sunday. The films and the ensuing… Continue reading

Library system to display traveling exhibit

The North Olympic Library System will display “Take Two and Call Me in the Morning: The Story of Aspirin Revisited” from Monday through… Continue reading