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Violinist Cora Brinton earned the second-place spot in the junior division of the Young Artist Competition after performing her Rieding Concertino in Hungarian style.
This year’s Young Artist Competition winners announced by Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra
Jefferson County’s up-and-coming virtuosos had their chance to hit a high note, literally, in the fourth annual Young Artist Competition organized by the the Port Townsend Symphony … more
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Pianist Sung-Ling Hsu and cellist Pamela Roberts will perform at a benefit concert 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22.
Benefit concert takes a tour of European classics
Port Ludlow Community Church will host a benefit concert for Rwanda next week. Cellist Pamela Roberts and pianist Sung-Ling Hsu will perform at the show, planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22 at … more
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New JCHS exhibit to feature work from high school photographers
The Jefferson County Historical Society’s newest exhibit, “Now & Then,” will feature the photography work of Port Townsend High School students, displaying a comparative look at … more
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Pigs on the Wing band members Jason Baker (guitar/vocals); Bryan Fairfield (drums); Holly Brooks (vocals); David Lindenbaum (guitar/vocals); Eric Welder (bass/vocals); and Matt Jones (keys/vocals) are headed to Port Townsend on Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30 for a Pink Floyd tribute concert featuring the legendary group’s ’70s era music.
Pink Floyd tribute band to rock out in Port Townsend
Few bands have reached the icon status of British rock legends Pink Floyd, known for their progressive, psychedelic tunes that distinguished the group from their peers. Whether it was … more
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Gathering in wedding gowns, performers strike a pose.
Salish Sea Butoh Festival creeps up on its second year
After the inaugural Olympic Peninsula Butoh Symposium sold out all of its performances, co-founders Iván-Daniel Espinosa and Cosmo Rapaport have brought the event back in hopes of making it an … more
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British rocker, local blues artist share the stage
British rocker Albert Lee and his band are coming to the Palindrome with special guest John “Greyhound” Maxwell at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday,     July 19.   Lee started out … more
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Porter walks along a mountain path with a Buddhist poet.
He dances with the dead
A crooked road brought Bill Porter to the world of Chinese poetry translation. At the end of his military stint in Germany, Porter was called in, to see his Sergeant Major. “He told … more
Abby Posner will visit the Olympic Peninsula with a concert Friday at the Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery.
20 Questions with Abby Posner
What was the first song you learned to play? “The one that I vividly remember is The Counting Crows song ‘Mr. Jones,’ because my 9-year-old fingers could not wrap themselves … more
Library Director Melody Sky Weaver poses with the recently donated Curtsinger Portfolio art as executive director Teresa Verraes presents the framed pieces to her at the Port Townsend Public Library.
Port Townsend Public Library receives framed Curtsinger Portfolio photos from anonymous donor
The Port Townsend Public Library was gifted five framed photos from local nonprofit Northwind Art’s recent Curtsinger Portfolio exhibit, with all five pictures purchased and gifted to the … more
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Reggie Garrett will bring his urban acoustic folk-rock to Finnriver Farm & Cidery on Saturday, Aug. 6 for a performance that will also feature Paul Benoit.
20 Questions with Reggie Garrett
W hat was the first record you owned? First one you bought? “The first one that my parents got us and the first one I bought: The first album that I ever bought for myself was … more
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THING fest prelude to have week of enticing arts events
With THING festival only a month away, visitors to Port Townsend will be treated to seven days of musical merriment and arts through Soundcheck. The weeklong event will take place from Aug. 19 to … more
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Ben Tyler shows off one of his unique creations. Tyler’s craftsmanship extends even into the stratosphere as he’s also known around town for his rocketry which is so beloved that community members have asked him to launch the ashes of loved ones.
Local craftsman crowned champ of duck calls at national competition
A quack never sounded — or looked — this good. Striking awe in both ducks and collectors, local craftsman Ben Tyler III was named Grand National Amateur Decorative Duck and Goose Call … more
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Audrey Chen is an Olympic Chamber Music Fellow for 2022. She’ll be playing four different concerts during the season including the opening weekend’s “Glorious Classics” concert.
Olympic Music Festival to begin 39th season of entertainment and education
Year after year, festival patrons travel not only from Puget Sound communities but from as far as Asia and Europe to enjoy performances at one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier chamber music … more
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Conner Bouchard-Roberts decaying under the bar lights in The Green Room at The Castle.
Poets break down boundaries to create new book
Like the Mother Tree that decomposes into the forest floor to birth a new generation from its nutrients, so too do thoughts, ideas, gender, and themes go to pieces as they grow in … more
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Deseo Carmin strikes a pose as Frida Kahlo. The award-winning performer known for her unforgettable portrayals as Kahlo performs at Manresa Castle on Saturday, July 9.
Surrealism ensues at second annual Frida Kahlo Week
Expose yourself to a celebration of surrealist art and sexual freedom topped off with flower crowns all around. This year marks the second annual Frida Kahlo Week throughout Port Townsend and … more
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Photographer David Layton has been named Artist of the Month by the Port Ludlow Art League.
Port Ludlow Art League names jeweler, artist for September
The Port Ludlow Art League has selected David Layton is the the league’s Artist of the Month for September. Nancy Aikman has earned acknowledgement as the group’s Jeweler of the … more
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The art of Sue Stanton will be featured in September at the Port Towsend Gallery.
Port Townsend Gallery announces this month’s featured artists
Melissa Bixby and Sue Stanton are the featured artists for the Port Townsend Gallery in September. Bixby, born and raised in Soldotna, Alaska, has been fascinated with sea creatures since she … more
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A small, but dedicated Community Chorus sings a program of resilience and renewal this weekend.
Chorus returns to singing with celebration concerts
Lynn Nowak special to the leader   When choral music everywhere came to a grinding halt in March 2020, the board of directors of the Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson … more
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The Jasper String Quartet.
Jasper String Quartet to play Concerts in the Barn
This upcoming weekend of Concerts in the Barn will host the Jasper String Quartet. The quartet —  consisting of J. Freivogel, violin; Karen Kim, violin; Andrew Gonzalez, viola; and … more
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Folk-Americana singer/songwriter Jonathan Foster will perform Saturday, Sept. 17 at Sirens Pub in Port Townsend.
20 questions with Jonathan Foster
Where did you grow up? Cranberry Lake. It’s way up in the Adirondack Mountains. It’s very rural. The town over is called Star Lake, 16 to 20 miles away. I went K-12 there. Just a real … more
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