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Mind readers return

Father-daughter mind reading duo, The Psychic Dynasty, will return to Port Townsend for three weekends of performances in October, after selling out The Chameleon Theater in July. Fast-paced and astonishing, Joey and Phina Pipia's sophisticated brand of comedy and knack for creating world-class magic effects will keep audiences hooked from the first minute.

“The show is designed to keep viewers on the edge of their seats,” said mind-reader Phina Pipia, “created to be at once jaw-dropping amazing and unforgettably fun.”

Father Joey Pipia studied as a real-life sorcerer’s apprentice in New York City with the renowned magician, Slydini. He got his fame from performing his stage show, Delusions of Grandeur, to critical acclaim at Seattle's Center House Theater. His daughter, Phina, has presented her original musicals on the East and West Coasts, and also works as a solo singer/songwriter. She is also a sousaphonist with the Port Townsend-based Unexpected Brass Band.

Shows are Friday and Saturday nights, all starting at 8 p.m. Oct. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27, at The Chameleon Theater, 800 W. Park Ave. Tickets can be purchased at BrownPaperTickers.com, by calling 360-774-2202 or by email at phinapipia@gmail.com

Writers' conference grows

Registration is open for the second annual Olympic Peninsula Writers' Conference, where 16 writers with robust resumes will share their craft Nov. 3. All writers and aspiring writers are welcome to attend the event, which will be held at the Dungeness Community Church, 45 Eberle Lane, Sequim.

Those who attend will choose from 12 sessions, in addition to listening to keynote speaker Diana Savage, who is a professional editor, author and speaker, who directed the Northwest Christian Writers Renewel conference in Seattle for three years.

To register, either visit opcwc.com to print out a registration form and mail it in or drop by the church office to fill one in. For more information, email olympicpeninsulacwc@gmail.com or call Sandy Frykholm at 360-461-6897.

TravelFest to present 'China Today'

Presenting their time in China last year, Tom and Rosalie Branigan will be the speakers at First Presbyterian Church's TravelFest series, “China Today.”

The pair will discuss their travels through Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Lhasa (Tibet), the Yangtze River and Hong Kong. Photo highlights include the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army Museum and the Chengdu Panda Breeding Center.

The event is set for 1:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at First Presbyterian Church, 1111 Franklin St.

Poetic Justice shifts to teens

In its 18th season, the Poetic Justice Theatre Ensemble announced a shift to a teen-centered program. A free three-week class to learn about the ensemble's world-renowned social change theater techniques are now open to teens and high school students.

The program is facilitated by Mandala Center Co-Directors, Marc Weinblatt (Poetic Justice founder) and Zhaleh Almaee Weinblatt. The class will introduce teens to applied, interactive theater games and exercises, and will serve as an informal “audition” process for anyone interested in joining the Poetic Justice Theatre Ensemble for the 2018-19 season. Teens will share stories and explore challenges, create short plays about relevant social issues, form lasting friendships, connect with inspiring mentors, and have fun. No theater experience is necessary and participation in performances is not required.

To sign up and plan to commit to the full three-weeks call 360-344-3435. The program will take place Oct. 12, 19, and 26th from 3:15 p.m. from 6 p.m. at the Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona St.