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Irrigation Festival’s first weekend begins today

Crazy Callen Weekend, the 2023 Sequim Irrigation Festival’s first weekend today through Sunday, has moved all Saturday and Sunday events to Carrie Blake… Continue reading

Plant sales planned this weekend

Those seeking to put those chilly April blues behind and fully embrace the warmer temps of springtime can get their gardens going by attending Saturday… Continue reading

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Sequim musicians ready to ‘Strike Up the Band’

Time to strike up the band? You bet. The Sequim City Band uses George Gershwin’s well-known “Strike Up the Band” as its theme… Continue reading

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Crazy Callen Weekend events schedule announced

The Crazy Callen Weekend for the 2023 Irrigation Festival begins Friday and extends through Sunday. It will be followed by the Grand Finale… Continue reading

Runners take off from the 2022 Irrigation Festival Fun Run. This year, the festival features 1 mile and 5K races on Saturday in Carrie Blake Community Park, and a half marathon on Sunday, starting at Troll Haven Bandy Farm in Gardiner and finishing at the park. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Irrigation Festival expands with races, arts and crafts

Carrie Blake Park to host most events

Runners take off from the 2022 Irrigation Festival Fun Run. This year, the festival features 1 mile and 5K races on Saturday in Carrie Blake Community Park, and a half marathon on Sunday, starting at Troll Haven Bandy Farm in Gardiner and finishing at the park. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
“Noon Stroll” by Jeanne Edwards of Port Angeles is among the new pieces in “Showcase in Bloom,” the celebration of local artists at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. The new exhibition opens this week and continues through May. (Northwind Art)
“Noon Stroll” by Jeanne Edwards of Port Angeles is among the new pieces in “Showcase in Bloom,” the celebration of local artists at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. The new exhibition opens this week and continues through May. (Northwind Art)
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Keaton King and Danika Chen (Dmitry and Anastasia) are two of more than 35 Sequim High School students acting in or producing “Anastasia the Musical” for the 56th operetta.

SHS, Ghostlight partner for ‘Anastasia’

High school one of the first in state to stage musical

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Keaton King and Danika Chen (Dmitry and Anastasia) are two of more than 35 Sequim High School students acting in or producing “Anastasia the Musical” for the 56th operetta.
At a recent practice, Francis Henshall (right), played by Mark Valentine, explains the benefits of a Pub that serves food to Stanley Stubbers (left), played by Fred Robinson.
At a recent practice, Francis Henshall (right), played by Mark Valentine, explains the benefits of a Pub that serves food to Stanley Stubbers (left), played by Fred Robinson.

‘Since I Been Down’ screens today in PT, Thursday in PA

Peninsula College will screen the film “Since I Been Down” followed by a discussion in Port Townsend today and Port Angeles on… Continue reading

Art Wave student art displayed this month

During the month of May, 30 merchants throughout the historic district are showcasing student artwork for “Art Wave!” The artwork, created by… Continue reading

Sara Eldridge, of Quilcene High School, won Best in Show for her Clay and Yarn piece, "Ellis Dee.”

Olympic Peninsula High School Art Exhibition names winners

The Pirate Union Building Gallery of Art has announced the winners of its 2023 Olympic Peninsula High School Art Exhibition. The juried… Continue reading

Sara Eldridge, of Quilcene High School, won Best in Show for her Clay and Yarn piece, "Ellis Dee.”

Other food bank benefits set

The Port Angeles Community Players and Port Angeles Food Bank are partnering in the premiere showing of “One Man, Two Guvnors,” one… Continue reading

Book discussion groups planned for May at NOLS

The North Olympic Library System will host book discussions in person and online this month. • The Second Tuesday Book Discussion Group… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s Erica Bauermeister has published her fifth novel, “No Two Persons,” and will give a reading at the Cotton Building this Tuesday evening.

Nine lives plus one: Local author’s novel explores connections

This one was “a high-wire act,” the author said of her latest book. “No Two Persons” by Erica Bauermeister of Port Townsend… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s Erica Bauermeister has published her fifth novel, “No Two Persons,” and will give a reading at the Cotton Building this Tuesday evening.
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Northwest Women’s Chorale returns to performing Monday

The Northwest Women’s Chorale will present its spring concert, “Still, We SING,” celebrating getting back to singing again after a three-year hiatus,… Continue reading

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United Way to celebrate leaders with prom

Tickets are available for the United Way of Clallam County’s annual Live United Prom and Awards Ceremony set from 5 p.m. to… Continue reading

"Waterfall and Curious Dog," one of the photos in the "Wet" exhibition in Port Townsend, resulted from Alisa Steck's visit to Rocky Brook Falls in Brinnon.  photo by Alisa Steck

‘Wet’ photos win prizes in Port Townsend

Northwind show to close this weekend

"Waterfall and Curious Dog," one of the photos in the "Wet" exhibition in Port Townsend, resulted from Alisa Steck's visit to Rocky Brook Falls in Brinnon.  photo by Alisa Steck
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Boating seminars Friday, Saturday

Al Thomason will present two free seminars on alternator regulation and control technology Friday and Saturday. Thomason will present a technical seminar… Continue reading

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Virtuoso acoustic guitarist Claude Bourbon is returning for a show at Concerts in the woods in Coyle on Sunday, April 30th

Bourban to perform in Coyle, Port Townsend

Claude Bourbon, internationally acclaimed guitarist, will return to play a matinee show at Concerts in the Woods in Coyle on Sunday and also will perform… Continue reading

Virtuoso acoustic guitarist Claude Bourbon is returning for a show at Concerts in the woods in Coyle on Sunday, April 30th
Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi will perform togetherin Port Ludlow on Saturday.

Four-handed piano to be performed Saturday

Port Ludlow Performing Arts will host Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi performing four-hands piano at the Bay Club in Port Ludlow at… Continue reading

Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi will perform togetherin Port Ludlow on Saturday.