NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Feb. 12.
PORT ANGELES — It will be hopping at Heatherton Gallery tonight as local artists mingle to the sounds of smooth jazz in celebration of the business’s third anniversary.
The event is held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 115 E. Railroad Ave.
Dance to the Blue Skyz Quartet, peruse the eclectic art works of more than 48 local and regional artists, and enjoy a lavish buffet-style potluck and cake.
The Gallery is owned by Sky Heatherton and managed by her husband, Thomas East.
“We are celebrating the past two years of success and look forward to this coming year of showcasing the amazing talent of these artists,” Heatherton said.
Friends, neighbors and visitors are welcome to join the festivities.
For more information, call 360-461-6546.
Landing Artists
PORT ANGELES — The Landing Artists Studio will be open this evening from 5 to 7 as artists paint a door to be entered into an auction this April to benefit Clallam County Habitat for Humanity’s 25th Anniversary.
The title of the door is “25 Old Maple Lane”.
The Studio is located on the first floor of the Landing Mall, 115 E. Railroad Ave.
For more information, call 360-670-9971.
Live Music in PT
PORT TOWNSEND — There will be two performances this weekend at the Cellar Door, 940 Water St., Suite 1.
First up tonight, Chris Flowers and Aaron Fowler will perform live from 8:30 to 11:30.
Then from 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Hot Damn Scandal of Bellingham will jam live.
For more information, call 360-385-6959.
PA dance, auction
PORT ANGELES — The Love American Style Dance and Auction is set to run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Port Angeles Masonic Center, 622 S. Lincoln St.
The evening features dancing, a silent auction and a door prize.
The dance will feature the Northwest Olympic Express Band, and will include a waltz dance lesson by Ann and Steve Johnson to kick off the dance for those that want to brush up on their dance style.
Silent auction items in all price ranges will be available, with proceeds benefiting The Captain Joseph House, a nonprofit organization supporting the families of fallen military personnel from all over the country.
Hearty appetizers will be included and served all evening with beverages by donation.
At the door, the price will be $30 per couple and $20 for singles. Presale tickets are available for $25 per couple or $15 for single.
Presale tickets may be obtained by contacting Vicki Larson at 360-457-9444 or Judy Scott at 360-457-6783.
The event is sponsored by Esther Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.
PT Square Dance
PORT TOWNSEND — Alex Macleod of Seattle with Wild Phil and the Buffalo Gals are hosting Saturday’s Quimper Grange Square Dance and Social at 1219 Corona St.
Music begins at 7 p.m with dancing starting at 8 p.m.
Partners are not necessary.
All dances are taught with all ages and experience levels are welcome.
Admission is $6 for those 17 and older. Children 16 and younger get in free.
Please bring a personal water bottle.
For more information, call Dave Thielk at 360-301-6005.
Breaking the Ice
PORT ANGELES — “Breaking the Ice,” the mixed media, paintings, frescoes and sculptures of Kevin B. Willson will be presented this weekend at Studio Bob, 1181/2 E. Front St.
The reception is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Following the opening weekend, the show will be available to view by appointment with the artist.
For more information, call Willson at 360-775-4667.
Piano concert
SEQUIM — Pianists Gwendolyn Moore and Barbara Hinchliff will perform Antonin Dvorák’s Slavonic Dances, Opus 46, live Tuesday at noon as part of Music Live with a Lunch at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 525 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim.
Moore and Hinchliff formed their two-piano partnership 18 years ago.
Hinchliff performed for several years with the Cape George Trio while Moore gave solo concerts.
In 1991, Moore started the Coffee Concerts at Turtle Bluff II on Marrowstone Island, and in 1997, she and Hinchliff began performing as a team.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance or at the door.
The church office is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon.
For more information, call 360-683-4862.
PT Folk Dance
PORT TOWNSEND — Enjoy a wide range of dances from Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Macedonia, Greece, Israel and more with Richard & Susi Watson, Alice King and Susan Thomas from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2333 San Juan Ave.
Dances are taught or reviewed, as needed.
The focus of this free family event is on beginner dances for the first hour, then intermediate dances during the second hour.
Beginners are welcome anytime. For more information, call 360-301-0156.
