NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Jan. 8.
SEQUIM — The Sequim First Friday Art Walk is adding something extra tonight. “Whodunnit Downtown? — The Case of the Chrome Key” is a mystery game for grownups, replete with clues planted in shops, suspects lurking and prizes from local merchants.
“Whodunnit,” a mystery whose backstory is set in the 1940s, unfolds this evening, even as the downtown venues also reveal art shows and refreshments. And because the Art Walk has a color theme — silver — shoppers and sleuths are invited to dress in silver, black and white, or in vintage steampunk, pirate or ’40s attire. As ever, none of this is required, said organizer Renne Brock-Richmond; it’s just fine to come as you are too. But “I hope people get daring,” she said, adding that more details about “Whodunnit” await at SequimArtWalk.com.
To enter the “Whodunnit” contest, pick up a game card at one of the participating downtown businesses; fill it out and enter it at Sequim Spice and Tea, 139 W. Washington St., in time for the 7:30 p.m. prize drawing. No purchase is necessary, while players must be 21 or older to win. The winner need not be present for the announcement.
Prizes include a two-night stay at the Cedarbrook Lavender and Herb Farm’s Seaview vacation rental, a cake-decorating class from That Takes The Cake, a knitting class from A Dropped Stitch, tickets and T-shirts for Purple Haze Daze at Purple Haze Lavender Farm, a half-hour class with MacTraders, cobalt-blue earrings from West Coast Sea Glass and other gifts.
Here’s a cross-section of places to participate in the game and see what’s new on the creative scene. Activities run from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
■ The Blue Whole Gallery, 129 W. Washington St., where the “Woodn’t It Be Amazing!” exhibition showcases carved, turned, painted and reclaimed wood art by Karin Anderson, Bud Bowling, Christian Speidel, Carl Baker, Joyce Volmut, David Tinsley and Debbie Cain.
■ Wind Rose Cellars, 143 W. Washington St., has Mary Tulin playing her brand of Celtic and folk music from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
■ The Museum & Arts Center, 175 W. Cedar St., hosts author Katherine Vollenweider, who will present her new book, Images of America: Sequim-Dungeness Valley.
■ A Dropped Stitch, 136 S. Second Ave., offers free drop-in knitting and felting classes along with local fiber artists and instructors.
■ Hart’s Fine Books, 161 W. Washington St., has live music by pianist Trent LaCour.
■ Cedarbrook Lavender, 1341/2 W. Washington St., has treats and hot tea.
■ Mia Bella, 130-A N. Third Ave., showcases art by George Zien, Pat Gordon, Pam Kauffman, Pricilla Patterson, Brim Leal, J.P Lee and Josh “Yeti” Wright.
■ The Local Yarn Shop, 213 E. Washington St., has live music with the Chip Dixon Band and a Navajo spindle spinning demonstration.
■ Sequim Spice and Tea, 139 W. Washington St., displays Craig Robinson’s hand-painted furniture and offers tea and spice samples.
■ Olympic Lavender Co., 120 W. Washington St., presents Terri Jones’ watercolors along with certified organic lavender farm products.
■ Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N. Sequim Ave., hosts live music and dancing with “Awesome Bob” Hagan, who will play from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with no cover charge.
