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Jefferson chili championship title up for grabs

It’s chili cooking time in Jefferson County as participants fire up their grills for Sunday’s annual Port Townsend Chili Cook-Off and Horseshoe… Continue reading

Lake Quinault Spring Market and Bazaar to debut Saturday

Fifteen artisans will display their wares at the inaugural Lake Quinault Spring Market and Bazaar on Saturday. The bazaar, hosted by Lake… Continue reading

Sequim City Band to herald ‘Clarion of Summer’ this Sunday

The Sequim City Band will present “Clarion of Summer” at the James Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday. The free outdoor concert… Continue reading

Studio 360 to ‘Make the World Move’ in spring dance

Students of Studio 360 will perform a spring dance, “Make the World Move,” on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $12 for adults… Continue reading

Bob Nuffer is among the field of competitors in the annual Liars Contest at the Port Angeles Library on Saturday. (Ingrid Nixon)

Tall tales to win prizes at Liars Contest

The Liars Contest, an annual party hosted by the nonprofit Story People of Clallam County, will bring 10 competitors before an audience… Continue reading

Bob Nuffer is among the field of competitors in the annual Liars Contest at the Port Angeles Library on Saturday. (Ingrid Nixon)
Women sculptors to demonstrate their craft in Port Hadlock

Women sculptors to demonstrate their craft in Port Hadlock

Fifteen women stone sculptors will demonstrate their craft at a Women Artists in Action Weekend in Port Hadlock today through Sunday. The… Continue reading

Women sculptors to demonstrate their craft in Port Hadlock
Port Angeles Fire Department Chief Ken Dubuc, second-place winner of last year’s Liars Contest, plans to return for the 2017 contest this Saturday night. (Ingrid Nixon)

Lies with legs: Liars Contest pits tall tellers against each other Saturday in Port Angeles

The big thing about this night, said organizer Ingrid Nixon, is the laughter. The Liars Contest, an annual party hosted by the… Continue reading

Port Angeles Fire Department Chief Ken Dubuc, second-place winner of last year’s Liars Contest, plans to return for the 2017 contest this Saturday night. (Ingrid Nixon)
The Wild Rose Chorale celebrates its anniversary with the program “25 Years and Counting” in two concerts Friday and Saturday. Current personnel include Al Thompson, JES Schumacher, Charles Helman, Doug Rodgers, Marj Iuro, Brian Goldstein, Lynn Nowak and Leslie Lewis. (Pete Parrish)

Port Townsend a cappella choir to mark 25th anniversary with pair of concerts

“Plunk, plunk, plunk. Bid-l-id-l-up-pah-pah-pah. Tiddle-ee-poo!” They might be nonsense lyrics, but the sound effects generated from syllables such as these also typify… Continue reading

The Wild Rose Chorale celebrates its anniversary with the program “25 Years and Counting” in two concerts Friday and Saturday. Current personnel include Al Thompson, JES Schumacher, Charles Helman, Doug Rodgers, Marj Iuro, Brian Goldstein, Lynn Nowak and Leslie Lewis. (Pete Parrish)

‘Homespun’ fiber arts festival to weave it all together on Monday

Everything to do with the fiber arts — from sheep herding to shearing to spinning — will be examined during the Shepherds’ Festival… Continue reading

“Shizuku,” acrylic on canvas, by Mina Hamada of Barcelona and Japan will be among the artworks in the “Thanks for Sharing” exhibit opening Saturday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center.

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center puts international virtual artists on display

Today’s social networking platforms encourage people from around the globe to post information, viewpoints, photos and videos. Port Townsend artist Mike Biskup… Continue reading

“Shizuku,” acrylic on canvas, by Mina Hamada of Barcelona and Japan will be among the artworks in the “Thanks for Sharing” exhibit opening Saturday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center.
Paul Destrooper and Andrea Bayne are among the nine Ballet Victoria dancers returning to Port Angeles for this weekend’s Juan de Fuca Festival. (Philip D. Lusk)

Blues, ballet — and beyond: Juan de Fuca Festival to ‘explore all forms’

Brace yourself. The forecast calls for a deluge. It’s the kind we… Continue reading

  • May 26, 2017
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Paul Destrooper and Andrea Bayne are among the nine Ballet Victoria dancers returning to Port Angeles for this weekend’s Juan de Fuca Festival. (Philip D. Lusk)

Juan de Fuca Festival schedule

The four-day Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts begins today and runs through Monday. Tickets are available outside the Vern Burton… Continue reading

Peninsula College alumnus Anson Ka Lik Sin will perform Saturday.

Award-winning pianist to tickle the ivories in free concert

Peninsula College alumni Anson Ka Lik Sin, an award-winning pianist, will present a free recital in the college’s Maier Concert Hall at… Continue reading

Peninsula College alumnus Anson Ka Lik Sin will perform Saturday.

Brinnon ShrimpFest offers music, plenty of seafood

The annual Hood Canal ShrimpFest is back for its 24th year with plenty of music, beer and Hood Canal spot shrimp. The two-day… Continue reading

A group performs at the 2014 Fort Worden Festival.

Children’s Choir Festival performance set Saturday

Young chorus singers will perform in a Memorial Day weekend concert at Fort Worden State Park. The 16th Fort Worden Children’s Choir… Continue reading

A group performs at the 2014 Fort Worden Festival.

Jazz concert a side dish for lunchtime Tuesday

Peninsula College will celebrate “Jazz at the PUB” with a concert at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Pirate Union Building. Audience members… Continue reading

Savory Port Townsend delights offered at food festival Saturday

The Port Townsend Farmers Market will host the fourth annual Port Townsend Artisan Food Festival on Saturday. The festival will be from… Continue reading

“Lazurite and Athenas Polemic” by Deedee Cheriel of Los Angeles and India is among the internet art that will grace the walls of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center gallery beginning this weekend.

Artists from around the world ‘post’ on Port Angeles center walls

Artwork seen before only online will decorate the walls of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center’s Webster House gallery beginning this weekend.… Continue reading

“Lazurite and Athenas Polemic” by Deedee Cheriel of Los Angeles and India is among the internet art that will grace the walls of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center gallery beginning this weekend.
Quacking up: Rubber ducks to float to victory on Sunday

Quacking up: Rubber ducks to float to victory on Sunday

Volunteers are preparing for the 28th annual North Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby on Sunday. During the derby, some 30,000 rubber ducks will… Continue reading

Quacking up: Rubber ducks to float to victory on Sunday

Brazilian concert, ‘plow-in’ among upcoming week’s offerings

A Brazilian violin concert, a “plow-in,” a trail-sharing event and several square dances are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is… Continue reading