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“The Territory” offers an immersive look at the fight of the Indigenous Uru-eu-wau-wau people against deforestation and illegal settlers in the Brazilian Amazon.
Port Townsend Film Festival returns to a theatre near you
The red carpet has been cleaned of three years of dust and is ready to roll out for this year’s 23rd annual Port Townsend Film Festival. Taking place from Thursday, Sept. 22 to Sunday, Sept. … more
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Rena Priest is the first Indigenous person to hold the role of Washington State Poet Laureate.
Empty Bowl comes home full of promise
John Pierce seems to have a poetry problem. While he doesn’t write it, he can’t escape it. After retiring from one of the world’s most respected poetry presses, Copper Canyon, … 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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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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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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Kelli Russell Agodon has lived in Port Ludlow since 2016 after growing up in Seattle and moving to the Olympic Peninsula in 1997.
Two writers from Jefferson County finalists for Washington Book Award
Jefferson County has a storied past of being a literary mecca, pun intended. The area has gone back and forth as having the highest density of small presses per capita of anywhere in the country. … more
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Sharon Squire’s first and only self-portrait.
Son uncovers mother’s life of art
Poets and painters have fought for years over the values of truth and beauty, weighing the scales with words and images. However, there is a love of beauty more honest than anything in this world … more
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“Connections 5” by Kim Simonelli.
Northwind Art launches Einstein-inspired exhibit
Few figures throughout history have left such a mark as the eccentric intellectual Albert Einstein. Beyond the German genius’ foundational role in modern science and mathematics, he was also … more
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The cover of Lum Cheong’s new album under the name Robinicus released through Nuit Blanche.
Local artist releases ambient music album
Exploring the expanse of outer space as an interpretation in tones. This is the kind of ambient groove local musician, poet, and filmmaker Robin Lum Cheong has created under the name Robinicus for … more
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Celtic guitarist to rain lightly along the frets
With flying fingers picking out Celtic histories at light speed, Tony McManus has made a name for himself as the world’s premier Celtic guitarist. McManus’s road will rise up to meet … more
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Strobing lights and smoke filled skies enhanced the dance beats of Jungle who headlined Sunday night at the Parade Grounds Stage.
Hottest THING in town: Festival returns for first time since 2019
Wild THING, you made some hearts sing. You made everything, well, groovy. Hundreds of music fans crowded the gates, ready for the noon opening. First in line at the Eisenhower Avenue … more
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Carmon Spagnola twists her kitchen training at Le Cordon Bleus Paris with witchcraft ties to concoct truly magical dishes in her upcoming book, “The Spirited Kitchen: Recipes and Rituals for the Wheel of the Year.”
Seasonal mingler weaves in witchcraft
Secure the blessings of the fruit of the earth in a braid of grain. Author, witch, and therapist Carmen Spagnola will be joined by Finnriver founder Crystie Kisler and Finnriver grain farmer Keith … 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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Conductor Tigran Arakelyan directs his orchestra in a prior rehearsal.
Port Townsend Symphony to return for season in full force
The band’s all back together again. After three years apart, the strings, brass, winds, and percussion sections of the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra will unite as one in perfect harmony … more
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The Unexpected Brass Band circled up in a sea of bubbles at the end of the parade for a dance party with the crowd.
Uptown excitement | Photo Gallery
The gray skies broke just in time for the sun to shine on the Uptown Street Fair Parade last Saturday, Aug. 20. The Port Townsend Farmers Market plus an additional craft fair filled the streets … more
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Casey Neill will be returning to The Palindrome where he has performed a few times before when it still belonged to the Flying Karamozov Brothers.
Singer/songwriters with Irish roots rock out
With the charm of an old Irish folk song and the full force of rock and roll, Casey Neill takes on a wide and wild expanse of music that will be on full display at The Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery … more
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Performers from the Sky Dancers sit prim and proper in the park without anyone aware of what’s to come.
Bridgerton burlesque befalls Key City
Dearest gentle reader, prepare for a night of debauched body positivity and uplifting sisterly sensuality. The Sky Dancers, a local performance group, are bringing a … more
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Photos of the northern lights by KarenLee Eaton are at Gallery-9 in August.
Gallery-9 showcases art from local photographer, ceramic artist
Photographer KarenLee Eaton and ceramic artist Mike Middlestead are the featured artists for August at Gallery-9, home of the North Olympic Artist Cooperative. Eaton was born and raised in Port … more
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Vintage Japanese garments, shoes are on display
Peninsula Fiber Artists have pulled the curtain back on a new show at their walk-by exhibit at 675 Tyler St., Port Townsend. The new display features vintage Japanese garments and shoes, kites, … more
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Acrylic paintings by Sally Pfaff will be on display in August at the Port Townsend Gallery.
Port Townsend Gallery names its August artists
Sally Pfaff and Barbara Ewing will be the featured artists at the  Port Townsend Gallery for the month of August, the gallery has announced. Pfaff paints landscape stories that are inspired … more
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