SEQUIM — Art with Heart! An evening of love, red apparel and passionate pursuits incorporates warm hearts, the virtues of fine wine and sweet treats during February’s First Friday Art Walk in Sequim.
Red is the theme color for the evening. It represents driven leadership, active endeavors, passionate affection and increased excitement, said Renne Emiko Brock, who organizes the monthly walk.
It is also National Wear Red Day to increase awareness of heart health, she said.
“You will find works of art and folks supporting the option to decorate and dress in all shades of red from blush to burgundy for the evening out on the town,” she added.
First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a free, self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Each month has a color theme: January was silver, February is red, March is green, April is pink, May is aqua, June is white, July is purple, August is yellow, September is blue, October is orange, November is brown and December is gold.
For more information, and a map, see www.SequimArtWalk.com. Information also is available on the group’s Facebook page.
Special events planned tonight are:
• The Museum and Arts Center, 175 W. Cedar St., will feature “Nature’s Miracles,” an art exhibition by Beverly Majors.
Most of the pieces are painted in acrylic and some in pastels; however a new-found fondness of scratch art is starting to emerge.
• Blue Whole Gallery, 129 W. Washington St., will offer an exhibition “Grace, Beauty, and Attitude of Birds” that features the artists of the month of February, digital painter Jeannine Chappell and sculptor Joyce Volmut.
They will showcase the beauty and spirit of birds in the art form.
• Alder Wood Bistro, 139 W Alder St., will launch its re-opening after its annual month off in January by hosting the vibrant, bold work of Thya Merz of T. Merz Studios from Port Townsend.
Gabriel and Jessica Schuenemann say they are fired up and ready to get back to what they love — bringing people pleasure through locally-sourced food.
• Wind Rose Cellars, 143 W. Washington St., will host the Tony Flaggs Band playing rock and Americana from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
On the walls will be photography by Nicole Meyer, local portrait and landscape photographer.
The bistro will feature food specials and small plates tailored to its locally produced wines.
• Rainshadow Café, 157 W. Cedar St., will offer live music with Ches Ferguson along with locally roasted coffee, Northwest craft beer, wine and cheese platters and charcuterie plates from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Ferguson’s music “has been described as a folkadelic groove for your soul,” as he weaves originals, covers and improvisational journeys on guitar, flute and vocals, Brock said.
• Sequim Library, 630 N Sequim Ave., will feature a question-and-answer period with photographer and adventurer Genny Langworthy with a 6 p.m. reception.
Jazz saxophonist Craig Buhler will perform at 6:30 p.m.
Langworthy often calls a kayak her office. She shoots mostly landscapes and seascapes, with many of the images shot from water level.
Her pieces, many of which are on display at the library, capture the natural splendor of British Columbia, Western Washington, Quebec, Cape Breton and mainland Nova Scotia, as well as Newfoundland and Labrador.
All of Langworthy’s pieces are custom-framed by her.
Buhler is director and first tenor sax with Sequim’s Stardust Big Band and the Carmel Big Band Workshop. Buhler is the author of two books on music: “New Ears Resolution” and “Keys to Music.”
• Peninsula Taproom, 210 W. Washington St., Suite 4 will offer crafted brews and treats.
• Lamb Farm Kitchen, 272 W. Bell St., will feature artist Ivy Ross Ricci.
• Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N. Sequim Ave., will welcome singer and songwriter Sophia Engkvist at 5:30 p.m. in the Gathering Hall.
There is no charge for admission to the performance. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase from OTA volunteers.
She will share her music and Crystal Bowl Choir featuring 11 crystal singing bowls, two alchemy bowls, Tibetan bells, chimes and her own voice.
“Feel free to bring mats, blankets and cushions for your comfort, if you would like to lay or sit on the floor,” Engkvist said.
• Nourish, 1345 S. Sequim Ave., will host artist Daniel Owens with a reception from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed by the music of Nightingale.
• Bag Ladies of Sequim, 161 W. Washington St., will present demonstrations of spinning yarn and wire, beaded jewelry.
To participate in the walk as a venue or artist, contact Brock at 360-460-3023 or renne@uniqueas you.com.
Jazz saxophonist Craig Buhler will perform at the Sequim Library tonight.
“Iceberg near St. Anthony Bight” is by Genny Langworthy, whose work can be seen at the Sequim Library.
The Blue Whole Gallery will exhibit work by Joyce Volmut, such as “Time Spirit,” and Jeannine Chappell, such as “Boreal Owl,” shown here.
