ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: Ian McFeron Band set for PT Pourhouse . . . and other items

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, July 22.

PORT TOWNSEND — The Pourhouse, 2231 Washington St., will host the Ian McFeron band from 5 to 8 tonight.

The free event is open to those 21 and older.

McFeron, who lives in Seattle, performs more than 180 shows per year and travels extensively throughout the country.

According to his website, the band explores traditions ranging from electric-rock to gospel; from acoustic-pop to Americana, blues and swing.

McFeron currently is touring in support of his eighth studio album, “Radio,” recorded in Nashville, Tenn., with Grammy-nominated producer and guitarist Doug Lancio.

For more information, call 360-379-5586.

Dance Party in PT

PORT TOWNSEND — The Palindrome, 1893 S. Jacob Miller Road, will host the Live Soul, Electro-Funk, Hip Hop & Nu-Disco Dance Party featuring Global Heat and international DJ Justin Murta from 7 to 10 tonight.

Entry to the all-ages family-friendly event is by the suggested donation of $10 per adult, $5 per child or $20 for a family of four.

A breakdance workshop will be held before the dance begins at 8 p.m. Participation is included with the dance ticket or $5 per person if purchased alone.

Global Heat is an award-winning R&B/Soul ensemble featuring Murta who has worked with Usher and Chris Brown and shared the stage with Cee Lo Green and Macklemore, according to a news release.

Murta has been featured on NBC’s “HipHop Nation” and MTV 2.

Global Heat has been featured at the Shanghai International Music Festival and at the Northwest Folklife Festival.

With influences ranging from Sly & the Family Stone to The Roots and Macklemore, Global Heat plays mainly original music and some adapted old-school R&B/funk tunes, according to a news release.

For more information, call 360-732-4084 or visit www.global-heat.com.

SuperTrees concert

PORT ANGELES — The Barhop Taproom, 124 W. Railroad Ave., will host Olympic Peninsula band SuperTrees, which will lead a dance party, at 8 tonight.

There is no cover charge.

SuperTrees is a local band exploring the roots of American music, according to a news release, and has performed in clubs from Port Townsend to Forks, and in musical events including the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts, Port Angeles Concerts on the Pier, Dungeness Crab Festival and the North Olympic Discovery Marathon.

The band consists of Steve Koehler on lead vocals and guitar, Rudy Maxion on vocals and bass, Harry Bidasha on vocals and drums, and Dan Lieberman on vocals and guitar.

The group plays high-energy, rhythm-driven rock ‘n’ roll, Lieberman said, with a mix of creative arrangements of rock classics and genetically engineered originals.

For more information, call 360-797-1818.

Summer concerts

QUILCENE — The Linger Longer Outdoor Theater, 151 E. Columbia Ave., will host Joy in Mudville from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

The all-ages performance is a kickoff for the theater’s summer concert series.

The theater is located next to Worthington Park and is next door to the Quilcene Museum.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students. Children 12 and younger get in free.

Food vendors will be available.

There is no smoking or pets allowed on the grounds.

Joy In Mudville consists of Jason Mogi, Kim Trenerry, Paul Stehr-Green,Terry Smith and Mike Echternkamp.

For more information, visit lingerlongerproductions.com.

Benefit concert

PORT ANGELES — Harbinger Winery, 2358 W. Highway 101, will host a concert featuring Bread & Gravy to benefit Peninsula Friends Of Animals from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

Admission is by donation, with a portion of the proceeds going to PFOA’s rescue and spay/neuter activities.

Artisan cheeses and fudge will be available for sampling, with wine, beer and sodas available for purchase.

There also will be a raffle for gift baskets

For more information, call 360-452-4262 or visit www.harbingerwinery.com.

More in News

U.S. Rep. Emily Randall.
US Rep. Randall speaks on House floor about insurance

Example of fictional family shows premium increase of more than 1,000 percent

Spending patterns led to pool audit

Office identifies $33K in unsupported payments

Comments oppose plan against Port Townsend zoning changes

Option would increase maximum limit on units per 40,000 square feet

x
Sequim program uses grant for utilities, rent

Community support through Peninsula Home Fund gives $10,000 to organization

Firefighters Tyler Gage and Tatiana Hyldahl check out the light connections on the 1956 fire truck that will travel the streets of Port Angeles during the 41st Operation Candy Cane beginning Monday. Santa and his helpers will pass out candy canes to those who donate food items or cash. The runs will begin at 5:30 p.m. and include the following areas: Monday, west of I street and M street; Tuesday, I and L streets to C street; Wednesday, C Street to Lincoln Street; Thursday, Chase Street to Chambers Street; Friday, Jones Street to Golf Course Road; Dec. 13, above Lauridsen Boulevard. It will be stationary from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 14 at the Port Angeles Grocery Outlet and during the same time on Dec. 15 at Lower Elwha Food and Fuel. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Operation Candy Cane

Firefighters Tyler Gage and Tatiana Hyldahl check out the light connections on… Continue reading

Online survey launched for Sequim parks access

The city of Sequim has launched an online survey to… Continue reading

Crews work to remove metal siding on the north side of Field Arts & Events Hall on Thursday in Port Angeles. The siding is being removed so it can be replaced. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Siding to be replaced

Crews work to remove metal siding on the north side of Field… Continue reading

Tsunami study provides advice

Results to be discussed on Jan. 20 at Field Hall

Chef Arran Stark speaks with attendees as they eat ratatouille — mixed roasted vegetables and roasted delicata squash — that he prepared in his cooking with vegetables class. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)
Nonprofit school is cooking at fairgrounds

Remaining lectures to cover how to prepare salmon and chicken

Port Townsend Main Street Program volunteers, from left, Amy Jordan, Gillian Amas and Sue Authur, and Main Street employees, Sasha Landes, on the ladder, and marketing director Eryn Smith, spend a rainy morning decorating the community Christmas tree at the Haller Fountain on Wednesday. The tree will be lit at 4 p.m. Saturday following Santa’s arrival by the Kiwanis choo choo train. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Decoration preparation

Port Townsend Main Street Program volunteers, from left, Amy Jordan, Gillian Amas… Continue reading

Port Angeles approves balanced $200M budget

City investing in savings for capital projects