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“Artist at Tamanowas” appears in Patricia Hagen’s one-woman show, “Into the Woods.” The exhibit, at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend, is designed to feel like a walk on a forest trail. (Patricia Hagen)

‘Into the Woods’ to offer a forest walk inside an art gallery

This is the time, the artist believes, to come into the forest. Listen for the owl’s wings. Stand close to the trunk… Continue reading

“Artist at Tamanowas” appears in Patricia Hagen’s one-woman show, “Into the Woods.” The exhibit, at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend, is designed to feel like a walk on a forest trail. (Patricia Hagen)

‘Olympic Connect’ to be topic of Studium Generale

Erin Hawkins and Miranda Burger will present “Olympic Connect” at 12:35 p.m. Thursday. The presentation, part of the Studium Generale speaker series,… Continue reading

‘Nunsense’ to be staged at Olympic Theatre Arts

Morgan Bartholick will direct a free preview performance of “Nunsense” at 7 p.m. Thursday. The production will continue with evening performances on Thursdays,… Continue reading

‘Trifles’ to be staged in Port Townsend

Saltfire Theatre will present “Trifles” at 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and matinee performances at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The play… Continue reading

The Vesper Piano Trio, from left, Caitlyn Kelly, Thomas Lee and Emily Hu, will perform at Candlelight Concerts on Thursday.

Candlelight Concerts to host Vesper Piano Trio

The Vesper Piano Trio will perform during Candlelight Concerts at 7 p.m. Thursday. The series, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor… Continue reading

The Vesper Piano Trio, from left, Caitlyn Kelly, Thomas Lee and Emily Hu, will perform at Candlelight Concerts on Thursday.

Olympic Peninsula Authors to host poetry reading

The Olympic Peninsula Authors will conduct an ekphrastic poetry reading from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. The reading will be in… Continue reading

Marchers, surrounded by a mass of bubbles, wave to spectators lining the sidewalk during the 90th Rhody Festival Parade on Saturday in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Rhody parade

Marchers, surrounded by a mass of bubbles, wave to spectators lining the sidewalk during the 90th Rhody Festival Parade on Saturday in Port Townsend.… Continue reading

Marchers, surrounded by a mass of bubbles, wave to spectators lining the sidewalk during the 90th Rhody Festival Parade on Saturday in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Scripts accepted for New Works Showcase

Olympic Theatre Arts is accepting the submission of scripts for its New Works Showcase through May 31. Community members are encouraged to submit… Continue reading

Workshop set for auditioning skills

Ron Graham and Marissa Meek will present a workshop on auditioning skills from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. May 28. The free workshop… Continue reading

Rhododendron Festival parade set for Saturday

The annual Rhody Festival, music performances and a plant sale highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The 90th Rhododendron Festival will continue… Continue reading

Peninsula College writer in residence to speak at Studium Generale

Caroline Fraser, a Peninsula College writer-in-residence, will speak during Studium Generale at 12:35 p.m. Thursday. The presentation will be in the Little… Continue reading

Port Angeles Symphony Conductor Jonathan Pasternack, guest soloist Anna Petrova and the orchestra celebrate their return to the stage in November 2021. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Symphony maestro wraps his 10th anniversary season

Two concerts set for this weekend

Port Angeles Symphony Conductor Jonathan Pasternack, guest soloist Anna Petrova and the orchestra celebrate their return to the stage in November 2021. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)
Bassoonist Jacqueline Wilson will be the guest artist in Port Angeles on Friday and in Sequim on Saturday. With the Port Angeles Symphony Chamber Orchestra, she’ll perform a concerto by Navajo composer Connor Chee. (Jacqueline Wilson)

Chamber orchestra concerts feature Navajo concerto

Bassoon soloist to play in Port Angeles, Sequim

  • May 14, 2025
  • Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Bassoonist Jacqueline Wilson will be the guest artist in Port Angeles on Friday and in Sequim on Saturday. With the Port Angeles Symphony Chamber Orchestra, she’ll perform a concerto by Navajo composer Connor Chee. (Jacqueline Wilson)
Rhody Princess Lorelei Turner, left, and Rhody Queen Taylor Frank at the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival in Wenatchee, where they received the Golden Apple award. (Lori Morris)

Rhody festival celebrates 90 years

Four days of parades, races, events slated

Rhody Princess Lorelei Turner, left, and Rhody Queen Taylor Frank at the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival in Wenatchee, where they received the Golden Apple award. (Lori Morris)

Early Music Festival to present concert Friday

The Salish Sea Early Music Festival will present “Concerti from the Court of Frederick the Great” at 6 p.m. Friday. The concert,… Continue reading

Rhododendron Festival to begin Wednesday

The 90th Rhododendron Festival will kick off at 6 p.m. Wednesday with Trike Races. The races, for ages 1 through 6, will… Continue reading

Artist Karen Sixkiller will speak at the Port Angeles Main Library on Saturday.

Sixkiller to host presentation at Port Angeles library

Karen Sixkiller will discuss her solo art exhibit “Cancer Sticks: The Corruption of Sacred Tobacco” during an artist talk at 2:30 p.m.… Continue reading

Artist Karen Sixkiller will speak at the Port Angeles Main Library on Saturday.

‘Oklahoma!’ on stage this weekend at Sequim High

A Sequim High School club’s production of “Oklahoma!” will join other theater performances and artist showcases on the Peninsula this weekend. • Peninsula Daily News… Continue reading

Port Ludlow Art League to host reception

The Port Ludlow Art League will host a reception for Fran Bodman and Georgeanne Muse from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. May… Continue reading

Tannahill Weavers to perform in Port Townsend

The Tannahill Weavers will perform at 7:30 p.m. May 13 in the Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery, 1893 S. Jacob Miller Road, Port… Continue reading