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Bees and honey focus of April’s History Happy Hour

The April History Happy Hour put on by the Jefferson County Historical Society will feature the East Jefferson Beekeepers… Continue reading

Ballet Victoria — whose dancers have included Julia Jones Whitehead and Tymin McKeown, seen in 2019 — is among the dozens of performing ensembles to appear in the 2021 Juan de Fuca Festival, a blend of in-person and virtual shows May 28-31. Passes for the virtual festival are on sale now. Tickets for in-person shows will be available later this month. For information about the festival and its COVID-19 safety protocols, see JFFA.org under the Festival menu; the Juan de Fuca Foundation office phone is 360-457-5411. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Festival passes on sale

whose dancers have included Julia Jones Whitehead and Tymin McKeown, seen in 2019 — is among the dozens of performing ensembles to… Continue reading

Ballet Victoria — whose dancers have included Julia Jones Whitehead and Tymin McKeown, seen in 2019 — is among the dozens of performing ensembles to appear in the 2021 Juan de Fuca Festival, a blend of in-person and virtual shows May 28-31. Passes for the virtual festival are on sale now. Tickets for in-person shows will be available later this month. For information about the festival and its COVID-19 safety protocols, see JFFA.org under the Festival menu; the Juan de Fuca Foundation office phone is 360-457-5411. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Clarinetist Jonathan Doyle, complete with an aerosol-masking instrument cover, jazzed up the Haller Fountain in downtown Port Townsend in the first “Buskers on the Block” gig. The series will showcase local musicians Thursdays and Saturdays through May. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Free music series has begun in Port Townsend

Buskers scheduled through May in Main Street program

Clarinetist Jonathan Doyle, complete with an aerosol-masking instrument cover, jazzed up the Haller Fountain in downtown Port Townsend in the first “Buskers on the Block” gig. The series will showcase local musicians Thursdays and Saturdays through May. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Friends of the Sequim Library to hold book sale

The Friends of the Sequim Library will conduct a book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The sale… Continue reading

“Passing Cloud,” by Sydni Sterling, is featured in Artist Showcase 2021.

Twenty-one artists featured in Artist Showcase 2021

Northwind Art presents Artist Showcase 2021, the gallery’s first curated exhibit of new and returning visual artists. The exhibit at the gallery… Continue reading

“Passing Cloud,” by Sydni Sterling, is featured in Artist Showcase 2021.

Virtual home tour tickets on sale now

Tickets are on sale now for the 23rd Annual Home & Kitchen Tour, which will be offered online April 23-25. This year’s… Continue reading

Keith Rasmussen is sprucing up The Keg & I in Chimacum for its reopening — with live music on the back deck — this Saturday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Doyle and Dwyer set to enliven Keg & I deck

Dancing to the live, in-person music this weekend at the Keg & I isn’t allowed, but you could say Keith Rasmussen is doing… Continue reading

Keith Rasmussen is sprucing up The Keg & I in Chimacum for its reopening — with live music on the back deck — this Saturday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Margaret Randall

Poet, photographer, essayist, activist Margaret Randall to read works

Margaret Randall — poet, essayist, oral historian, translator, photographer and social activist — will offer a commented poetry reading followed by a… Continue reading

Margaret Randall

First Friday talk on art, electrochemistry

Another virtual program in the “Art of Making” speaker series, this one focusing on jewelry, is set for 7 p.m. Friday courtesy… Continue reading

Artist Peggy Smith-Venturi prepares to unveil “Unwrapped,” her new exhibition at the Jefferson Museum of Art & History. The downtown Port Townsend museum reopens Friday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson Museum of Art & History debuts three exhibits Friday

Historical society hopes to expand later this spring

Artist Peggy Smith-Venturi prepares to unveil “Unwrapped,” her new exhibition at the Jefferson Museum of Art & History. The downtown Port Townsend museum reopens Friday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Artwork by Linda Marie Kempe will be on display at Gallery 9 through the month of April in an exhibit, “Flow Energy Art,” that combines her paintings and wearable art.

Flow Energy Art to be featured at Gallery 9

April artist known for paintings and wearable pieces

Artwork by Linda Marie Kempe will be on display at Gallery 9 through the month of April in an exhibit, “Flow Energy Art,” that combines her paintings and wearable art.

North Olympic Library System, brewery to host ‘Books and Libations’

The North Olympic Library System and Angeles Brewing Supplies and Taproom will host “Books and Libations” at 7 p.m. Tuesdays during the… Continue reading

"Spin Me a Yarn" was created by Shirley Bomgaars.

Port Ludlow Art League resumes gallery, exhibit schedules

The Port Ludlow Art League will resume art exhibits at the Port Ludlow Resort and Inn as well as opening the Port… Continue reading

"Spin Me a Yarn" was created by Shirley Bomgaars.
Beverly McNeil shows the beauty of fungus in her photography.

Natural world depicted in prints, photography at Port Townsend Gallery

Phil Carrico’s prints and Beverly McNeil’s photography will be featured in April at the Port Townsend Gallery. The Port Townsend Gallery at… Continue reading

Beverly McNeil shows the beauty of fungus in her photography.
Volunteer Joan Coyne puts the icing on the cake for Jefferson County's Cake4Kids project earlier this month. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Cake4kids spreads the frosting around

Volunteer bakers mark special days

Volunteer Joan Coyne puts the icing on the cake for Jefferson County's Cake4Kids project earlier this month. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
"Entanglement" by Alan Newberg will be exhibited at Northwind Art Best Gallery.

Oils, wooden sculpture open spring season at Northwind Art Best Gallery

Northwind Art Best Gallery will open its spring exhibit season with Image & Abstraction featuring Jane Friedman, known for her encaustic and… Continue reading

"Entanglement" by Alan Newberg will be exhibited at Northwind Art Best Gallery.
Oboist Nathan Hughes of the Metropolitan Opera will play in an online concert presented by Port Angeles’ Music on the Strait festival. (Photo courtesy of Music on the Strait)

Music on the Strait to present virtual concert on Sunday

Clara Schumann, celebrity pianist, mother of eight children, composer and love interest of two fellow composers, would have hosted an evening like… Continue reading

Oboist Nathan Hughes of the Metropolitan Opera will play in an online concert presented by Port Angeles’ Music on the Strait festival. (Photo courtesy of Music on the Strait)
Bob Stokes, owner of Studio Bob in Port Angeles, hangs artworks on the wall of his art and music venue on Wednesday in preparation for Friday’s “Save the Bob” live-streaming music fundraiser. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Live-streamed concert aims to help keep art venue afloat

FarmStrong featured in Friday fundraiser for PA studio space

Bob Stokes, owner of Studio Bob in Port Angeles, hangs artworks on the wall of his art and music venue on Wednesday in preparation for Friday’s “Save the Bob” live-streaming music fundraiser. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Erica Bauermeister, seen in August 2001 while renovating her house, will give a talk online tonight about her book, “House Lessons: Renovating a Life.” (Photo courtesy of Ben Bauermeister)

Community Read author talk Thursday

‘House Lessons’ a personal story

Erica Bauermeister, seen in August 2001 while renovating her house, will give a talk online tonight about her book, “House Lessons: Renovating a Life.” (Photo courtesy of Ben Bauermeister)

‘May’s Vote’ performance available online

Key City Public Theatre and the Jefferson County Historical Society will present virtual performances of “May’s Vote,” with the first this year… Continue reading