Entertainment

Poetry on the Salish Sea begins Sunday

Gallagher, Derry, Hunt among lineup

Ian Maksin will perform in Forks on Sunday.

Cellist to perform in Forks

Ian Maksin will appear in concert in a tour called “Songs of a Vagabond Cello” from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday in… Continue reading

Ian Maksin will perform in Forks on Sunday.
Port Angeles High School junior Jamie Robinson is one of many students helping prepare the school’s community garden for a plant sale on Saturday. All proceeds will be dedicated to the school’s garden program. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Growing plants, knowledge at Port Angeles High School garden

Club to sell vegetable starts as fundraiser; cash accepted Saturday

Port Angeles High School junior Jamie Robinson is one of many students helping prepare the school’s community garden for a plant sale on Saturday. All proceeds will be dedicated to the school’s garden program. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
James Garlick of Port Angeles, left, and Richard O’Neill, who grew up in Sequim, are cofounders of the Music on the Strait festival. (photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz)

Music on the Strait summer festival returns

Concerts at Maier Hall and new Field Hall

James Garlick of Port Angeles, left, and Richard O’Neill, who grew up in Sequim, are cofounders of the Music on the Strait festival. (photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz)
The Metropolitan Opera’s reimagined “Don Giovanni” will be simulcast live in two locations on the North Olympic Peninsula this Saturday. (photo courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera)

Reimagined ‘Don Giovanni’ lights the screen Saturday

Don Juan, the mythic seducer of women, will arrive on the North Olympic Peninsula this Saturday morning. He’s at the center of… Continue reading

The Metropolitan Opera’s reimagined “Don Giovanni” will be simulcast live in two locations on the North Olympic Peninsula this Saturday. (photo courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera)

Rhody Festival offers parades, bed races

The 88th annual Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival continues today with parades, a hair and beard contest and opening ceremonies. “Wild, Wild Rhody”… Continue reading

Variety of entertainment offered on Peninsula

A huge variety of entertainment is available this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Port Angeles Symphony Chorus will perform at 7 p.m. in… Continue reading

Rhody Fest continues through Sunday

The 88th annual Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival continues today with a Pet Parade and will offer a variety of activities through Sunday.… Continue reading

Symphony Chorus rejoins Chamber Orchestra for pair of concerts

After a three-year hiatus, the Port Angeles Symphony Chorus is about to step onto the stage and sing. Along with the Port… Continue reading

Ensemble Sangineto to perform in Sequim

Ensemble Sangineto will perform at 7 p.m. Friday. The performance will be at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 525 N. Fifth Ave, Sequim. The… Continue reading

Field Hall announces plans for grand opening performances

Field Arts & Events Hall’s grand opening July 29-30 will feature an array of performers, according to a lineup announced by Steve… Continue reading

Tickets on sale for Olympic Music Festival season

Violinist Ray Chen among the artists performing

Author visits Peninsula College campus this week

Adventure writer and naturalist Sy Montgomery, the Peninsula College Writer in Residence this spring, will be on campus in Port Angeles today… Continue reading

New York Times bestselling science writer Sy Montgomery, right, and illustrator Matt Patterson are visiting Peninsula College. (Matt Patterson)

Science writer of ‘Octopus’ fame presents book on turtles

Reptiles full of surprises, Patterson says

  • May 16, 2023
  • By Emily Matthiessen Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
New York Times bestselling science writer Sy Montgomery, right, and illustrator Matt Patterson are visiting Peninsula College. (Matt Patterson)
Juan de Fuca Harmony Juan de Fuca Harmony is shown from its 2019 show at Sequim High School auditorium.

Juan de Fuca Harmony conducts a guest night

Juan de Fuca Harmony, previously known as the Olympic Peninsula Men’s Chorus, will mark its 40th anniversary with a guest night, its second… Continue reading

Juan de Fuca Harmony Juan de Fuca Harmony is shown from its 2019 show at Sequim High School auditorium.
Chair & Roses.

Petals and Pathways tickets go on sale Sunday

Tickets will go on sale on Sunday for June’s Petals and Pathways Home Garden Tour in Sequim. The Master Gardener Foundation of Clallam… Continue reading

Chair & Roses.

Irrigation Festival Grand Finale today

The second weekend of the Sequim Irrigation Festival began Thursday and continued Friday. Here is the schedule for today, the last day of… Continue reading

Alice Howe and Freebo to perform

Singer-songwriter Alice Howe will perform with rock bassist Freebo on Saturday. The show will be at 7:30 p.m. at The Palindrome at… Continue reading

"Checkmate," by Daniel Miller, is among his show "Invisible Neighbors-Paintings of the Homeless."

Art exhibit displays portraits of homeless

The Second Weekend Art Opening at Studio Bob will feature “Invisible Neighbors, Paintings of the Homeless by Daniel Miller.” The free show… Continue reading

"Checkmate," by Daniel Miller, is among his show "Invisible Neighbors-Paintings of the Homeless."

Mother’s Day weekend offers many activities

Mother’s Day weekend is packed with entertainment on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Sequim Irrigation Festival’s Grand Finale Weekend is offering walking tours, logging shows, an… Continue reading