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Anna Wiancko Chasman's “Freedom” is one of the banners flying over the “River Story” exhibition at the Port Angeles Library.

WEEKEND: Port Angeles Library: A river runs through it

PORT ANGELES — It's a dazzler. And what was an invitation-only show has just become accessible to all: “River Story,” an exhibition of Elwha River-fed… Continue reading

Anna Wiancko Chasman's “Freedom” is one of the banners flying over the “River Story” exhibition at the Port Angeles Library.
Hamilton Elementary School sixth-grader Raine Westfall shows off a mask she created with help from artist and teacher Dani LaBlond. Mask-making and other art activities are open to the public this evening during an art fair hosted by the Port Angeles school.

WEEKEND: Port Angeles school holding hands-on art fair

PORT ANGELES — A community art fair, complete with displays and projects for all ages, will take over Hamilton Elementary School, 1822 W. Seventh St.,… Continue reading

Hamilton Elementary School sixth-grader Raine Westfall shows off a mask she created with help from artist and teacher Dani LaBlond. Mask-making and other art activities are open to the public this evening during an art fair hosted by the Port Angeles school.

WEEKEND: Regatta in Port Townsend begins today

PORT TOWNSEND — The 29th annual Classic Mariners Regatta begins tonight with a welcome party and late registration for the three sailboat races planned during… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Volunteers to work on trails Saturday

Peninsula Daily News news sources Volunteers will perform maintenance work on trails during National Trails Day on Saturday. On that day, Olympic National Forest will… Continue reading

  • Jun 1, 2012
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LIVE MUSIC: Music scene heats up for summer

As we enter into the summer season, we’ll find more opportunities to take in some live music, with festivals, farmers markets and more. Don’t let… Continue reading

Port Angeles and Sequim High School equestrian teams at the Washington High School Equestrian Teams' state finals in May.

KAREN GRIFFITHS’ HORSEPLAY COLUMN: Port Angeles, Sequim High School teams place in finals

PORT ANGELES AND Sequim High School Equestrian Team coaches reported that the weather was “awesome” and “sunny” during state finals in May. Port Angeles team… Continue reading

Port Angeles and Sequim High School equestrian teams at the Washington High School Equestrian Teams' state finals in May.
Willow Kramer

Variety spices up Juan de Fuca festival

PORT ANGELES — You have your choice of experiences at the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts today. There's the big stage with the… Continue reading

Willow Kramer
Cody Coughenour

PENINSULA PROFILE: Couple build life, hostel for travelers

PORT ANGELES — If you’re a traveler coming into Port Angeles, wandering up Fifth Street in the late afternoon, a small boy might call out… Continue reading

Cody Coughenour
Three-year-old Gianni Vernet of Port Angeles tries his hand at playing a marimba prior to a performance by Sequimarimba on the front lawn of the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles on Saturday. The center was the principal venue for the annual Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts

Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts sounds fill Port Angeles for two more days [**Get a taste of the festival in our video**]

PORT ANGELES — Opening night was long — longer than planned — but when Saturday came, so did blazing sunlight and bright sound, flowing across… Continue reading

Three-year-old Gianni Vernet of Port Angeles tries his hand at playing a marimba prior to a performance by Sequimarimba on the front lawn of the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles on Saturday. The center was the principal venue for the annual Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts
Brendan Hartley

Tunes, dancing, art radiate from Juan de Fuca Festival into Port Angeles [ *** GALLERY *** ]

PORT ANGELES — Kurt Ferre didn't come to this weekend's Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts to see any particular band. Instead, he came… Continue reading

Brendan Hartley

WEEKEND: Other area events on North Olympic Peninsula

A bike show and poker run, a show and shine, walks, music and art are among the attractions on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend.… Continue reading

The Portland Cello Project applies its large stringed instruments to the music of Lady Gaga

WEEKEND: Port Angeles, it’s time to get your groove on for Juan de Fuca fest

PORT ANGELES — Sip some names to taste the spice: Alma y Azucar. The Sugar Beets. Trio Voronezh. Na Hula 'o Wahine, Zaya, Mary Flower,… Continue reading

The Portland Cello Project applies its large stringed instruments to the music of Lady Gaga

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Juan de Fuca Festival slated this weekend in Port Angeles

LIVE MUSIC ABOUNDS in Port Angeles this weekend with four days of the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts on Friday through Monday. The… Continue reading

Su Hart

World music band to bring its unusual ‘spirit’ to Port Angeles festival

PORT ANGELES — It feels like a current pulsing beneath you, a river filled with African rhythms, lifting your feet — and then in comes… Continue reading

Su Hart
Melissa Klein  (Photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Profile)

PENINSULA PROFILE: Woman helps students of all ages find artist within

Like a circus rider, Melissa Klein sails along on her two horses, one foot on each steed’s back. Klein is continually finding her balance, as… Continue reading

Melissa Klein  (Photo by Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Profile)
Janiva Magness  (Photo by Jeff Dunas)

IN THE PENINSULA SPOTLIGHT: Blues songstress Janiva Magness celebrates new recording with return to The Upstage in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — In celebration of her new album, “Stronger for It,” blues and soul singer Janiva Magness is coming back this Sunday to The… Continue reading

Janiva Magness  (Photo by Jeff Dunas)

IN THE PENINSULA SPOTLIGHT: Singer Magness to bring blues to The Upstage

PORT TOWNSEND — Singer Janiva Magness knows exactly what she’s doing on stage — and it’s not just about hitting the right notes. The job… Continue reading

Patrick Carpenter displays one of his paintings inspired by “The Wizard of Oz” at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center on Monday. Chris Tucker/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: ‘ArtPaths’ lets artists share with showing [ *** GALLERY *** ]

PORT ANGELES — The teenagers chosen for “ArtPaths: Portfolio 2012” appear fearless. They might not feel entirely unafraid about revealing their hearts through their art.… Continue reading

Patrick Carpenter displays one of his paintings inspired by “The Wizard of Oz” at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center on Monday. Chris Tucker/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: AAUW to present annual scholarship

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend branch of the American Association of University Women will present its Elmira K. Beyer Scholarship and other financial awards… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Other area events on North Olympic Peninsula

Drag-racing, fishing just for kids, the thoughts of a Supreme Court justice and boating events are among the attractions on the North Olympic Peninsula this… Continue reading