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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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“Pumpkin Pile” by Claudia Wilcox, Quilcene High School.
Students are top winners in regional art competition
Three student artists from Jefferson County were named winners in the Olympic Educational Service District 114 in the 50th Annual Regional High School Art Show. Winning pieces from each of the … more
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“Blue Boat” by Showcase Artist Linda Tilley.
‘The Great Gatsby’-themed showcase comes to Northwind Art
Well, old sport, a new artist showcase has arrived at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in the form of “Boats Against the Current.” The new exhibit, based off the final line … more
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The Summertime Singers will perform John Rutter's "Magnificat" and other selections during the next Candlelight Concert on Thursday, July 28.
Candlelight Concert features milestone performance for Summertime Singers
Trinity United Methodist will host the Summertime Singers, a local mixed choral group, at the church’s next performance in its Candlelight Concerts series. The one-set concert is 7 p.m. … 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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Chris Gilbert will perform folk songs from England and Ireland in the next Candlelight Concerts performance on Thursday, Nov. 17.
Candlelight Concerts presents songs from England and Ireland
Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concerts will host local singer Chris Gilbert for a performance on Thursday, Nov. 17 at Trinity United Methodist Church. The concert, one set with no … more
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Seventh-grader Kai Campell of Quilcene fastens a few extra flourishes to a lampshade hat inspired by grandma’s house.
Student Wearable Art Show seams dreams
They’re not designing clothes. They’re designing dreams. Students from Port Townsend and Quilcene are fastening fantasy onto reality through fashion for PT Artscape’s Wearable … more
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