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.

Sequim resident appears in Dolly Parton special

It’s nice when Dolly Parton compliments you on your moves. Carol Swarbrick Dries, actor, singer and Sequim resident, had that distinct pleasure after… Continue reading

 

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

JFFA stages online concert, sets goal

With plans for an online concert today and a virtual festival come 2021, the nonprofit Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts… Continue reading

 

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)

Jumping Mouse Turkey Trot expands to weeklong event

Amended race to raise money for children’s health

 

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)

Golden season

Despite this week’s powerful winds, the surrounding trees near the Haller Fountain in downtown Port Townsend still wear their golden leaves.… Continue reading

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)

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 Neverending Story,” to live-stream its final three… Continue reading

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)

Port Angeles Symphony plans online concert

Sempre Sisters join performance with Brahms concerto

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

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 in as much of the Biennale, a… Continue reading

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

Centrum to stretch out at Madrona MindBody Institute

Pandemic pushes change for arts organizations at Fort Worden

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
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)

Symphony comes together to prepare for concert

Musical nuance important for ensemble

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)
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)

Marigold-making begins for community art project

Bright tissue paper symbolizes flowers that guide spirits

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)

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 explore Port Townsend’s Quimper Wildlife Corridor at… Continue reading

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)

Peninsula artist selected for ‘American Experiences’ gallery

Library of Congress chooses photo for permanent collection

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)
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)

Blues, rock ‘In Your Living Room’

Juan de Fuca Foundation to host online concert

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)
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)

Port Angeles Symphony sets five concerts

Rehearsals begin for November online show

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)
Diane Urbani de la Paz /for Peninsula Daily News  On land at the center of town, Port Townsend Vineyards winemaker Ben Thomas works with grapes from all over Europe.

Port Townsend vineyard harvested

Portuguese Hill covered in wine grapes

Diane Urbani de la Paz /for Peninsula Daily News  On land at the center of town, Port Townsend Vineyards winemaker Ben Thomas works with grapes from all over Europe.
Contributors to "Take a Stand: Art Against Hate" will give a free online reading Thursday.
Contributors to "Take a Stand: Art Against Hate" will give a free online reading Thursday.
A Renaissance woman of the school year

A Renaissance woman of the school year

Painting welcomes students as they return to classroom

A Renaissance woman of the school year
Virtual film festival names list of winners

Virtual film festival names list of winners

Audience Choice voting still open

Virtual film festival names list of winners
Port Townsend Film Festival online this year

Port Townsend Film Festival online this year

80 films, interviews, panels, awards available

Port Townsend Film Festival online this year
Centrum to host conversation about youth, justice

Centrum to host conversation about youth, justice

By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News Before entering a youngster’s jail cell, he asks permission to come in. If invited, he… Continue reading

Centrum to host conversation about youth, justice