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Debra E. Olson, left, and Leslie Dickinson install “Birds of a Feather” in the Fiber Habit walk-by exhibit of Peninsula Fiber Artists, 675 Tyler St. in Uptown Port Townsend.

‘Birds of a Feather’ exhibit opens in Port Townsend

Peninsula Fiber Artists have installed “Birds of a Feather,” a walk-by exhibit, in Port Townsend. The exhibit is open 24 hours a… Continue reading

Debra E. Olson, left, and Leslie Dickinson install “Birds of a Feather” in the Fiber Habit walk-by exhibit of Peninsula Fiber Artists, 675 Tyler St. in Uptown Port Townsend.
Among the Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County staff participating in the Reach & Row for Hospice events are, from left, nurses Rebecca Ward and Ellen Bower, both of Port Angeles, and Melissa Ayoub of Sequim.

Reach and Row event to raise money for Volunteer Hospice

Pre-registration is open for the Sequim Bay Yacht Club’s Reach and Row for Hospice through Sept. 13. The annual boat-racing series benefits Volunteer… Continue reading

Among the Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County staff participating in the Reach & Row for Hospice events are, from left, nurses Rebecca Ward and Ellen Bower, both of Port Angeles, and Melissa Ayoub of Sequim.
Sequim City Band musicians await the start of their Independence Day concert. The band will host “Movies, Musicals and Marches” on Sunday.

Sequim City Band preps ‘Movies, Musicals and Marches’

Break out the popcorn and the snacks: it’s time to go the movies with the Sequim City Band’s “Movies, Musicals and Matches” concert.… Continue reading

Sequim City Band musicians await the start of their Independence Day concert. The band will host “Movies, Musicals and Marches” on Sunday.
Erin Moilanen of the Crescent Grange arranges the group’s display in preparation for the Clallam County Fair on Tuesday in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Traditional offerings, new activites highlight Clallam fair

Food, music, events part of annual agricultural celebration

Erin Moilanen of the Crescent Grange arranges the group’s display in preparation for the Clallam County Fair on Tuesday in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
“Sunset Surf” is among the Jeff Sweet photographs now on view in the Showcase 2024 exhibit at Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. The call for artists for Showcase 2025 is now open. (Jeff Sweet)

Northwind Art invites artists to its Showcase program

The call for art has opened for Showcase 2025, the exhibition for local and regional artists at the downtown anchor Jeanette Best… Continue reading

“Sunset Surf” is among the Jeff Sweet photographs now on view in the Showcase 2024 exhibit at Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. The call for artists for Showcase 2025 is now open. (Jeff Sweet)

Sequim Museum and Arts accepting submissions for show

Sequim Museum and Arts is accepting submissions for its juried fiber arts exhibit, “Sublime Marvel: Splendor, Enterprise and Awe,” through Sept. 15. The… Continue reading

All Jefferson County Picnic set for Sunday

The 12th All County Picnic, which offers information about resilience and emergency preparedness in East Jefferson County, is scheduled from 11 a.m.… Continue reading

The Lindy Hop Community Dance Class will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Tyler Plaza, taught by Michael McCurdy and Sarah Peller, is set to live music by the Jonas Myers Quartet. (Gage Pacifera)

Soundcheck Music and Arts Festival slated this weekend

The Soundcheck Music and Arts Festival is set for a variety of venues across Port Townsend from Thursday through Sunday. The festivities… Continue reading

The Lindy Hop Community Dance Class will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Tyler Plaza, taught by Michael McCurdy and Sarah Peller, is set to live music by the Jonas Myers Quartet. (Gage Pacifera)
Sway Wild, an indie-folk duo featuring Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer, will perform at the Palindrome on Sunday.

Sway Wild duo to play at Eaglemount Cidery

The San Juan Island-based duo Sway Wild will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The concert will be at the Palindrome at Eaglemount… Continue reading

Sway Wild, an indie-folk duo featuring Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer, will perform at the Palindrome on Sunday.

Uptown Street Fair set for Saturday in Port Townsend

The Uptown Street Fair will celebrate the eclectic spirit of Uptown Port Townsend on Saturday. The fair will feature live music, entertainment,… Continue reading

Watercolor exhibit to open Tuesday at Field Hall

There will be a reception for “Watercolor: From Studio to Gallery” from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. The free reception will… Continue reading

Weekly free outdoor concerts presented across the Peninsula

Free outdoor summer concerts will continue on the North Olympic Peninsula next week. Joy in Mudville will perform from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday… Continue reading

Music workshop to be conducted next week

Morgan-Ellis Studios will conduct a one-week workshop for strings beginning at 9 a.m. Monday. The week-long workshop will be at First United… Continue reading

“AOM — Color Me Golden,” by JoAnna Caro.

Port Ludlow Art League to host artist reception

The Port Ludlow Art League will host a reception for JoAnna Caro from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. The reception will… Continue reading

“AOM — Color Me Golden,” by JoAnna Caro.

Second Saturday Art Walk set for this weekend

The Second Saturday Art Walk is set from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at participating Port Angeles businesses. Galleries participating in… Continue reading

Grace Mathews, 14, of Chimacum grooms her Tennessee walking horse Chief, also 14, before entering the ring for the Showmanship Class competition on Thursday at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend. The 87th annual fair starts today and runs through Sunday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Animals, entertainment set at Jefferson County Fair

Annual event to feature multiple stages, food options this weekend

Grace Mathews, 14, of Chimacum grooms her Tennessee walking horse Chief, also 14, before entering the ring for the Showmanship Class competition on Thursday at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend. The 87th annual fair starts today and runs through Sunday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County Fair schedule of events

The Jefferson County Fair begins today and runs through Sunday. Here is a partial list of events: Today 8 a.m. — Gates… Continue reading

Musicians perform during the Music on the Strait program at Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles. (Eric Neurath)

Music on the Strait finale this weekend

Saturday program to feature pay-what-you-can starting at $5

Musicians perform during the Music on the Strait program at Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles. (Eric Neurath)

Music, first responders part of weekend festivities

Concert series, a first responder event and master gardener workshops highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Good Day Sunshine will perform… Continue reading

Les Arrivants, a Montreal-based trio with backgrounds in Arabic classical, Argentine tango and Persian classical music, will perform at the Palindrome on Sunday.

Montreal-based trio to play at Eaglemount Cidery

Les Arrivants will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery, 1893 S. Jacob Miller Road. Tickets are $30… Continue reading

Les Arrivants, a Montreal-based trio with backgrounds in Arabic classical, Argentine tango and Persian classical music, will perform at the Palindrome on Sunday.