SEQUIM — First Friday Art Walk will celebrate with a silver, black and white-themed walk from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at various venues in downtown Sequim.
Maps for the self-guided tour are available at www.sequimartwalk.com.
Special events in January include:
• The Ninth Whodunit Downtown? Mystery Game will present “The Case of the Platinum Record Disharmony” from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
During the game, visitors can engage with suspects and collect clues at various venues to solve a crime for a chance to win a prize.
The story, set in January 1995, has The Boyz N the Boat boy band returning to its hometown of Sequim after making it big with the hit “Race To Win Your Heart.”
The band is set to perform at a nonprofit fundraiser and is rumored to have a shocking announcement, revealing a crime to those present at the event.
Participants, ages 21 and older, can pick up a game card at the A. Milligan Art Studio & Gallery, the Blue Whole Gallery, the Sequim Habitat Boutique Store, La Petite Maison Blanc, Pacific Mist Books, Over the Fence, Sequim Spice and Tea and Wind Rose Cellars.
Completed game cards can be entered at “Whodunit Headquarters” in Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County’s Sequim Habitat Boutique Store, 154 W. Washington St.
• The Blue Whole Gallery, 129 W. Washington St., will display “January Stars.”
The show, which features the best works of the gallery’s members, is curated by Jennifer Rose, a bead and jewelry artist.
“January Stars gives each artist an opportunity to present what they like most about their work,” Rose said. “As the curator, my job is to make sure I find a way to showcase each piece, and that’s not an easy thing to do.”
Visitors can see the display and talk to the artists during Art Walk.
For more information, visit www.bluewhole gallery.com.
• The A. Milligan Art Gallery, 520 N. Sequim Ave., will host the Olympic Peninsula Art Association’s Members Show and Fundraiser in the main gallery.
The annual show benefits the association’s Art Scholarship Program, which is open to high school seniors in Clallam County.
Visitors during Art Walk can meet some of the 15 exhibiting artists, including Christopher Allen, Lauren Blair Churchill, Michelle Godbehere, Marilyn Heistand, Hattie Kaufman, Suzan Noyes-Mangold, Anne Milligan, Nancy Peet, Karen Lavender-Peterson, Cathy Stanfield, Melody Todnem, Patricia Warner, Andrea Woods, Debbie Young and Len Zeoli.
• Pacific Mist Books, 122 W. Washington St., will offer an eclectic mix of new and vintage books, cards and gifts, including local authors and artists.
• Sofie’s Flowers, 127 W. Washington St., will feature home décor and local artists’ creations.
• La Petite Maison Blanche, 213 E. Washington St., will feature uniquely curated gifts and festive treats throughout the shop and live music with Katy Lily.
• Over the Fence, 118 E. Washington St., will showcase local makers.
• Rainshadow Cafe, 157 W. Cedar St., will host live music by Dawn and Steve from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• The Habitat Boutique Store, 213 E. Washington St., will have live music by Reckless Dove from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Sequim Spice and Tea, 139 W. Washington St., will have unique art, including glass, pottery, illustration and local artists’ photography. Participants also can find creative tea blends, colorful teapots and cups and culinary gifts.
• Soup in the Alley, 138 W. Washington St., will feature a rotation of local artists, live music and treats.
• The Cedarbrook Lavender Gift Shop, 120 W. Washington St., will have farm-fresh lavender creations, treats and vintage décor items.
• Wind Rose Cellars, 143 W. Washington St., will serve crafted wines and appetizing tidbits.
• The River House Bakery and Cafe, 120 W. Bell St., will host local artists with food and bakery items.
• Pacific Pantry, 229 S. Sequim Ave., will be open until 7 p.m. with a rotation of local artists.
For more information, including adding a venue or an artist to the listing, call Renne Emiko Brock at 360-460-3023 or email renneemiko@gmail.com.
Jolene Sanborn’s painting, “Forty Two” is part of the January Stars exhibit at the Blue Whole Gallery
