Diane Urbani de la Paz, Author at Peninsula Daily News

Diane Urbani de la Paz

Sequim's Carol Swarbrick Dries appears in the new movie, "Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square," premiering this week on Netflix.

News

Sequim resident appears in Dolly Parton special

SEQUIM — It’s nice when Dolly Parton compliments you on your moves.

November 22, 2020

The Crushwater duo — Chandra Johnson and Scott Sullivan — will give an “In [Your] Living Room” concert online Friday.

Entertainment

JFFA stages online concert, sets goal

PORT ANGELES — With plans for an online concert today and a virtual festival come 2021, the nonprofit…

November 20, 2020

Jumping Mouse Children's Center race director Whitney Friddle shows off contents of the Turkey Trot virtual fun run goodie bag: coffee, chocolate and a popcorn gift certificate from local businesses. The 5K run/walk and family scavenger hunt will happen all of Thanksgiving week. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

News

Jumping Mouse Turkey Trot expands to weeklong event

Amended race to raise money for children’s health

November 20, 2020

Despite this week's powerful winds, the surrounding trees near the Haller Fountain in downtown Port Townsend still wear their golden leaves. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

News

Golden season

Despite this week’s powerful winds, the surrounding trees near the Haller Fountain in downtown Port Townsend still wear…

November 19, 2020

Opinion

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: ‘Neverending Story’ shines bright

THE LIGHT BULB blazed on courtesy of Anna Andersen, director of Port Angeles High School’s production of “The…

November 18, 2020

Olivia Marckx, left, and Charlotte Marckx are the Sempre Sisters, guest soloists with the Port Angeles Symphony in an online concert to premiere this week. (Sempre Sisters)

Entertainment

Port Angeles Symphony plans online concert

Sempre Sisters join performance with Brahms concerto

November 9, 2020

A labyrinth is tucked into the forest at H.J. Carroll Park in Chimacum. photo Diane Urbani de la Paz

Opinion

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Walks of life, indoors and out

RUSHING TO CATCH the water taxi, I shifted into high walking speed. All day I’d wandered Venice, taking…

November 4, 2020

Centrum's Michelle Hagewood, left, and Robert Birman are collaborating with Madrona MindBody Institute co-owner Renee Klein, center, to expand use of the Madrona building at Fort Worden State Park. photo Diane Urbani de la Paz

Entertainment

Centrum to stretch out at Madrona MindBody Institute

Pandemic pushes change for arts organizations at Fort Worden

October 29, 2020

Cellist Traci Winters Tyson of the Port Angeles Symphony will perform in a special concert in early November. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Entertainment

Symphony comes together to prepare for concert

Musical nuance important for ensemble

October 27, 2020

Alec Naddy, 6, left, and his brother, Porter Nady, 9, both of Bothell, create tissue paper marigolds on Saturday at the Port Angeles Farmers Market. The flowers will become part of a Día de los Muertos ofrenda, a display of mementos honoring deceased loved ones for the Day of the Dead, which will be set up at The Wharf mall next week. The craft event is co-sponsored by the Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts and North Olympic Library System. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Entertainment

Marigold-making begins for community art project

Bright tissue paper symbolizes flowers that guide spirits

October 26, 2020

Opinion

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Safe passage for wildlife and humans

INSTEAD OF DREADING the soggy Sunday, I went diving into the rain. Yes, I made a plan to…

October 21, 2020

This photo from Amy McIntyre's “Pandemic Sundays” series has been chosen by the Library of Congress for its “COVID-19: American Experiences” gallery. “What school will look like in the fall is up in the air,” she wrote last June. (Amy McIntyre)

Entertainment

Peninsula artist selected for ‘American Experiences’ gallery

Library of Congress chooses photo for permanent collection

October 19, 2020

Harmonica man Bob Beach, left, will have a cross-country musical conversation with David Jacobs-Strain on Friday. The duo, seen here at the 2015 Juan de Fuca Festival in Port Angeles, will do a free online concert. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Entertainment

Blues, rock ‘In Your Living Room’

Juan de Fuca Foundation to host online concert

October 15, 2020

Port Angeles Symphony music director and conductor Jonathan Pasternack will don a face mask for this week’s rehearsals. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Entertainment

Port Angeles Symphony sets five concerts

Rehearsals begin for November online show

October 12, 2020

News

Port Townsend vineyard harvested

Portuguese Hill covered in wine grapes

October 11, 2020

Contributors to "Take a Stand: Art Against Hate" will give a free online reading Thursday.

Opinion

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Making a stand

Art against hate

October 7, 2020

Entertainment

A Renaissance woman of the school year

Painting welcomes students as they return to classroom

October 5, 2020

Entertainment

Virtual film festival names list of winners

Audience Choice voting still open

September 28, 2020

Entertainment

Port Townsend Film Festival online this year

80 films, interviews, panels, awards available