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Friday, April 26, 2024
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Rebekah Anderson earned a Fiction MFA from New York University, where she studied with E.L. Doctorow. She currently lives in Seattle.
Novel with Port Townsend roots debuts at The Castle
What to do about the dams that power Washington has become a major topic of conversation recently, and controversy around them dates all the way back to their beginnings. Local small press … more
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Funk band returns to host Halloween night at Uptown Pub
No one has to brave the underworld alone again this year. As the hellish travails of the pandemic begin to lift, the denizens of the night can once more congregate at the Uptown Pub for An Evening … more
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John DiCesare, the Seattle Symphony’s principal tubaist, will be the featured performer in the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming October concert.
Upcoming Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra show to feature Seattle Symphony tubaist
The Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra is set to return in full force with the group’s first performance of the 2022-2023 concert season coming up this weekend. The symphony orchestra will … more
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Studium talk touches on climate anxiety
Climate anxiety  and resilience will be the topic at the next Studium Generale presentation at Peninsula College. WSU Extension 4-H Program Coordinator Melanie Greer will be the guest speaker … more
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Stephen Jenkinson has master’s degrees from Harvard University (theology) and the University of Toronto (social work). He teaches internationally and is the creator and principal instructor of the Orphan Wisdom School, co-founded with his wife Nathalie Roy in 2010.
An uncommon performance explores life and death
A dance of grave and glorious stories and songs will soon spin in the Wheeler Theatre at Fort Worden. Author Stephen Jenkinson and recording artist Gregory Hoskins are on their way to fuse their … more
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The Sky Dancers
Bewitching burlesque brings spine-chilling seduction
In the mood for a thrill? These are your ghouls. The Sky Dancers, a local performance group, will be performing a Halloween-themed burlesque and variety show at the Palindrome in Port Townsend on … more
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Port Townsend Main Street hosts Haunted Histories & Mysteries
As the veil thins, there is no better time to try and see the subtle realms revealed. Those brave enough to delve into the unknown will be thrilled to hear the Port Townsend Main Street Program is … more
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Drawing No. 39 from the “Golden Hands” series by Rachel Feferman.
Museum of Art & History presents large-scale drawings by local artist
Derek Firenze dfirenze@ptleader.com   No matter how intricately stitched, all threads must be cut to tie an end that holds the work together. In “Juxtapositions,” an … more
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Anchor for the arts: Eight organizations form Creative Alliance
Eight organizations — Centrum, Copper Canyon Press, Madrona MindBody Institute, Northwind Art, Port Townsend School of Woodworking, KPTZ Radio, Corvidae Press, and Rainshadow Recording — … more
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Denise Clair, right, is one of the readers who will be at the event using her skills with astrology, tarot, and channeling.
Mystic Faire makes container for community
The idea of a mystic is often conflated with some solitary figure high in the mountains, deep in a cave, or hidden away in the woods. This year’s “Into the Mystic Faire” at Unity … more
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Cast members Cora Cleary and Argus McEnerney (bottom row) and Lukas Charles Stafford, Bryce Englund, Bryley Michael Bell, and Matthew Bentsen (top row) pose together between sets.
Port Townsend-based sci-fi and horror film explores nautical quest for survival
Inspired by a boat excursion to the San Juan Islands — and a chance encounter with a humpback whale — Los Angeles-based director Alix Hunter’s film-in-progress “The Iron … more
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Peter Wagner climbs his World’s Largest Bitcoin to power it through the depths of the “Dismal Bog” at the fairgrounds.
Kinetic Sculpture Race raises a ruckus
Hundreds of onlookers lined the water Saturday to mark the start of The Great Port Townsend Bay Kinetic Sculpture Race. The mood by that point had long been high after The Glorious Parade marched … more
All along the walk, the Magic Council will be giving out ribbons and medals to young witchlings and wizards.
Witches will wander the streets of Port Townsend
When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, ‘tis near Halloween. Witches, wizards, and ghoulish creatures will all soon be seen wandering the streets of … more
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“Arrived At Some Balance,” mixed media on wood panel by Margaret Woodcock.
Local artist has exhibit in honor of passed gallery owner
The full force of flowers, the strength that stands in trees, and the freedom held by the wings of birds are all on display in Margaret Woodcock’s current exhibit “Paintings, Collages, … more
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Charolette Falge, Emma Kane, Sidda Hayes, and Nick Mann pose while adding a new coat of paint to the 222-foot mural wall
Mural-in-progress to depict spirit of Port Townsend
A massive wall on the Benton Street side of Port Townsend High School is in the process of a colorful makeover. The 220-foot-long mural has built a level of intrigue from many a passerby, watching … more
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Port Townsend High School seniors Adeline Gellert-DePalma, Magdalene Ferland, Camryn Hines, and Juniper Cervenka will perform in the concert series.
Pro-Am of Music concert series to raise funds for school trip to LA
Professional musicians and students with the Port Townsend High School Symphony will come together for a series of performances to raise funds for the high school symphony’s planned trip to Los … more
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The race is known for plenty of whimsy, as represented by its chicken mascot seen here as a hood ornament.
Port Townsend Kinetic Sculpture Race rolling through soon
If you’ve ever wanted to take a piece of so-called art and toss it in the ocean or cover it in mud, the Port Townsend’s Kinetic Sculpture Race is not the place for you. On the weekend … more
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Girls’ Night Out returns to Port Townsend with 1960s flair
It’s time for the ladies to take over town for this year’s Girls’ Night Out event, offering special events, in-store promotions, goodie bags, and more with 36 local businesses … more
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All were welcome to attend the outdoor movie night’s hosted on Taylor Street, and for Saturday’s viewing of “Sing” it certainly seemed like all the families in town were there.
Film festival success guides future generations
The red carpet has been rolled back up, but this year’s Port Townsend Film Festival lives on in the memories made. Before going into storage though, it was treated to the feel of the feet of … more
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Quilcene Fair draws a crowd | Photo Gallery
The Quilcene Fair and Parade returned to an appreciative community last weekend, finally emerging from its COVID-caused absence. The Leader's Brian Kelly gathered his favorite photos from the … more
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