Entertainment

North Olympic Volksfair roars in Saturday

If you own a Volkswagen, you won’t be in the minority Saturday. Strait Air Volksgruppe’s 11th annual North Olympic Volksfair will gather VWs,… Continue reading

Olympic Chamber Music fellows to perform at Fort Worden State Park

This weekend will be your last opportunity to watch Olympic Chamber Music fellows — “five exceptionally talented young musicians from around the… Continue reading

Olympic Theatre Arts offers classes for children

Olympic Theatre Arts in Sequim is accepting registrations for its Children’s Theatre fall class sessions focusing on the season of ghost and goblins.… Continue reading

Charlie Bermant

Port Townsend author to read from new book

The author of a new book that traces his adventures in music will be the featured speaker at the Port Townsend Library… Continue reading

Charlie Bermant

Rainforest Run kicks up its heels for three-day weekend starting today

The annual Rainforest Run will gather motorcyclists for a three-day weekend of cycling, music, food and camping today through Sunday. “Come a day… Continue reading

Sequim Prairie Nights revs up Saturday

Larry Perry has been dreaming about having a car show in downtown Sequim for a decade. He discussed with his wife, Lynda, for… Continue reading

Solar eclipse sightings, housing talk among Peninsula activities

Solar eclipse events, a housing talk and fundraisers are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on the interactive… Continue reading

Studio sale on tap this weekend in Port Angeles

Studio sale on tap this weekend in Port Angeles

Visitors can peruse original work by Port Angeles artist Susan Martin Spar in her studio this weekend and enter to win a… Continue reading

Studio sale on tap this weekend in Port Angeles

Valley of the Trolls runs gears up for Saturday

The third annual Valley of the Trolls, an event featuring a half marathon, 10-kilometer and 5K races, is set for Saturday. The races… Continue reading

Community portrait to kick off Uptown Fair in Port Townsend

Community portrait to kick off Uptown Fair in Port Townsend

The Port Townsend Main Street Program is calling for community members to come out for this year’s town photo, which will kick… Continue reading

Community portrait to kick off Uptown Fair in Port Townsend

Concert to benefit Peninsula College Foundation vocal jazz fund

Jazz singer Greta Matassa will perform with Peninsula College vocal jazz soloists Brandi Larson, Robbin Eaves, Brittney Sophie and Alexis Haman on… Continue reading

Auditions open for Peninsula Singers repertoire

The Peninsula Singers will hold fall auditions Thursday for all sections, with a special interest in tenors and basses. The choir seeks experienced… Continue reading

Water presentation planned at two area libraries

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated to reflect a change in day for the presentations. Humanities Washington speaker Rachel Cardone will present “H2OMG! Making… Continue reading

American Revolutionary War re-enactor Dennis LeMay of San Diego, Calif., left, oversees a collection of troops in a firearms drill Friday at the third annual Northwest Colonial Festival at the George Washington Inn near Agnew. The event, which continues today from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., features a collection of re-enactors demonstrating a variety of activities, including life in the 1700s while focusing on the April 19, 1775, “Skirmish on Lexington Green” and the “Battle for Concord Bridge.” (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Northwest Colonial Festival bursts into life at historic George Washington Inn

The third annual Northwest Colonial Festival will wrap today with two landmark events that occurred April 19, 1775: the skirmish on Lexington… Continue reading

American Revolutionary War re-enactor Dennis LeMay of San Diego, Calif., left, oversees a collection of troops in a firearms drill Friday at the third annual Northwest Colonial Festival at the George Washington Inn near Agnew. The event, which continues today from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., features a collection of re-enactors demonstrating a variety of activities, including life in the 1700s while focusing on the April 19, 1775, “Skirmish on Lexington Green” and the “Battle for Concord Bridge.” (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Joanna Seeley, 10, of Sequim grooms her 18-month-old steer, Joey, for later judging in the Jefferson County Fair at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend last year. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County Fair highlights community

“We’re not commercial; we’re community.” That’s what distinguishes Jefferson County’s fair from others across the state, fair association Treasurer Sue McIntire said.… Continue reading

Joanna Seeley, 10, of Sequim grooms her 18-month-old steer, Joey, for later judging in the Jefferson County Fair at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend last year. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles Art Walk to feature new gallery owner, mural, music and other attractions

Port Angeles Art Walk to feature new gallery owner, mural, music and other attractions

A new gallery owner and in-progress downtown mural will make debuts at this weekend’s art walk. Heatherton Gallery will introduce its new… Continue reading

Port Angeles Art Walk to feature new gallery owner, mural, music and other attractions

Home-grown musicians to offer benefit concert in Port Angeles this Saturday

More than a dozen musicians who nurtured their talent in Port Angeles School District music programs will perform a benefit concert —… Continue reading

‘Big Bad’ puts fairy-tale character on trial

‘Big Bad’ puts fairy-tale character on trial

A trial is about to begin for an infamous criminal accused of stealing sheep, blowing down houses and impersonating a grandmother. Notorious… Continue reading

‘Big Bad’ puts fairy-tale character on trial
First prize in a Paws-N-Claws 4-H Club raffle at the Jefferson County Fair is a quilt. Shown with it are, from left, Katie Bailey, Layla Franson and Nadia Fisch.

4-H Club to raffle quilt, other items at Jefferson County Fair

Tickets will be available at the Jefferson County Fair for Paws-N-Claws 4-H Club’s annual fundraiser raffle. First prize is a quilt made… Continue reading

First prize in a Paws-N-Claws 4-H Club raffle at the Jefferson County Fair is a quilt. Shown with it are, from left, Katie Bailey, Layla Franson and Nadia Fisch.

Blues singer-songwriter to croon Saturday in Fort Worden concert

Canadian blues singer-songwriter Ray Bonneville will perform a concert at Fort Worden State Park on Saturday. Doors will open at 7 p.m.… Continue reading