Band to pour out swing, Latin, R&B
PORT TOWNSEND — From Ray Charles to Louis Jordan, the band called Sollati delivers dance music: swing, R&B and Latin, this Saturday evening on the Pourhouse patio.
Singer Robin Bessier, saxophonist-flutist Kurt Festinger, keyboardist George Radebaugh, drummer-vocalist Tom Svornich and bass man Ted Enderle will play from 5 p.m. till 8 p.m. at the venue, 2231 Washington St., and there won’t be a cover charge.
“It’s very high energy. . . We do Earth, Wind and Fire’s ‘September’ and ‘That’s the Way of the World,’” said Bessier, adding that she’s also working up some duets with Svornich.
One is their take on “Hit the Road, Jack,” with his-and-hers verses.
“Choo Choo Ch-Boogie” and even the Rascals’ “Groovin’” are also part of Sollati’s repertoire, as are tunes from Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington — “amazingly fun,” said Bessier.
This is Sollati’s first time at the Pourhouse, noted Bessier. She’s looking forward to being “right on the beach, with the waves practically lapping onthe deck.”
For more details, phone the venue at 360-379-5586 or see www.RobinBessier.com.
Sunday drum circle
PORT ANGELES — Dancer, musician and artist Merryn Welch will host a drum circle at Studio Bob, the gallery and event space upstairs at 118½ E. Front St., this Sunday at 6 p.m.
Everyone is welcome: drummers, dancers, any experience level.
Admission is free, though donations are welcome.
For information, phone 360-797-3903 or email beledihip@live.com.
‘Chorus Line’ up
PORT ANGELES — The Broadway classic “A Chorus Line” is coming to Peninsula College’s Little Theater for a fast run next week.
The show, with Kristin Quigley Brye directing, Richard Stephens on costumes and Anna Pederson doing the choreography, looks inside the lives of actors, singers and dancers auditioning for parts on Broadway.
The original New York City production won nine Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for drama.
Show times for the Port Angeles production are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, June 4-6, and finally at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 7 at the Little Theater, which is in the J building on campus at 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.
Tickets are free for Peninsula College students, $10 for other students, $18 for the general public and $15 for seniors.
To purchase, find “A Chorus Line” on brownpapertickets.com, and for more information contact the college’s drama professor, Lara Starcevich, at LStarcevich@pencol.edu or 360-417-6478.
A few more liars
PORT ANGELES — The fourth annual Liars’ Contest still has room for more tall-tale tellers next Saturday, June 6.
“We could use two alternate tellers,” said organizer Pat Ferris, adding that these participants would step up if others don’t show or don’t use their allotted 10 minutes.
The Story People of Clallam County will host the Liars’ Contest at the Port Angeles Community Playhouse, 1235 E. Lauridsen Blvd., at 7 p.m.
Participants tell lavish lies: exaggerated and embroidered stories, live for the judges, and stand to win $100 for first place, $50 for second and $25 for third place.
There’s no entry fee to sign up, and Ferris is the contact person at 360-477-2180 or liarcontest@gmail.com.
Art-cart makeovers
The North Olympic Library Foundation is calling for artists and designers to submit proposals for its new Art Cart project before the June 10 deadline.
Seven wooden book carts are being decommissioned from the library fleet, and creators are needed to turn them into works of art.
Local artists — of all ages and experience levels — are invited to submit their ideas.
To submit a proposal, pick up an Art Cart flyer at the Port Angeles, Sequim, Forks or Clallam Bay public library, or email artcartdesign@gmail.com.
Blank-canvas book carts can be seen at all four libraries.
Artists will be notified by July 1 if their designs have been accepted.
The selected artists will be responsible for picking up the cart, cleaning and embellishing it per the proposal, and returning the finished work of art to the Port Angeles Library by Sept. 30.
The transformed carts will be exhibited during October, November and December, and auctioned during a library event in early 2016.
To learn more about this and other foundation activities, visit northolympiclibraryfoundation.org.
Key City sendup
PORT TOWNSEND — Theater lovers are invited to “Sunday Night Live!,” the first-ever apprentice showcase at the Key City Playhouse, 419 Washington St.
This season’s Key City Public Theatre apprentice, Jordan Carlson, will be honored at the event, which is a sendup of her year with Key City.
The evening promises staff skits, improvisations, storytelling and hilarity, all starting at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 at the playhouse box office, 360-385-KCPT (5278).
Each year, Key City offers a full-season apprenticeship to a recent college graduate planning a career in the theater. The program includes a small stipend.
For more about the theater company and its activities, see KeyCityPublicTheatre.org.
Calls for art
PORT TOWNSEND — Artists working in two- and three-dimensional forms are encouraged to enter “Expressions Northwest,” the 17th annual Juried Art Show of work from across the Pacific Northwest.
The entry deadline is June 12 for the exhibition, which will open July 31 and stay through Aug. 30 at the Northwind Arts Center, 701 Water St.
Artists must be at least 16 years old and a resident of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska or British Columbia.
The non-refundable fee is $45 for up to three digital entries.
To submit work, go to www.OnlineJuriedShows.com, create a free account and follow the directions for entry into Art Port Townsend.
Independent art curator, writer and editor Kathleen Moles is the juror for this exhibition, which will bring cash prizes and merchandise awards for the winners.
For more information, see www.Artporttownsend.org or phone Joan Balzarini at 360-437-7922.
Art Port Townsend’s 17th annual Studio Tour, set for Aug. 22-23, is also open to applicants now through the June 15 deadline.
Sponsored by Northwind Arts Center, the tour gives local artists an opportunity to gain recognition, open their studio doors to the public and show and sell their work.
To submit an application to be on the tour, visit Artporttownsend.org and click on “Calls for Artists.”
Brubeck’s pals
SEATTLE — The Friends of Dave Brubeck, a quartet that gave a concert in Port Angeles earlier this spring, will make their Seattle debut with another celebration of Brubeck’s music Tuesday, June 23, at the Royal Room, 5000 Rainer Ave. S.
Pianist Linda Dowdell, drummer Terry Smith, bassist Ted Enderle and saxophone man Craig Buhler will interpret Brubeck classics such as “Take Five” and “Get Happy,” and offer fresh arrangements in a Brubeckian style.
The music will start at 8:30 p.m. with no cover charge.
To find out more, phone the Royal Room at 206-906-9920 or visit TheRoyalRoomSeattle.com.
