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The Carpe Diem String Quartet, from left, cellist Ariana Nelson, violist Korine Fujiwara and violinists Marisa Ishikawa and Sam Weiser, will open the eighth season of Concerts in the Barn this weekend.

Carpe Diem String Quartet to open Concerts at the Barn series

The Carpe Diem String Quartet will open the eighth season of Concerts in the Barn with performances at 2 p.m. Friday, Saturday and… Continue reading

The Carpe Diem String Quartet, from left, cellist Ariana Nelson, violist Korine Fujiwara and violinists Marisa Ishikawa and Sam Weiser, will open the eighth season of Concerts in the Barn this weekend.
“Morocco” by Carol Marshall will be on exhibit at Harbor Art Gallery throughout July.

Harbor Art Gallery to host reception for Art Walk

There will be a reception for “Up the Down Staircase” from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday during Port Angeles’ downtown Art… Continue reading

“Morocco” by Carol Marshall will be on exhibit at Harbor Art Gallery throughout July.

Improvised musical slated Thursday at Field Hall

Peninsula College Drama will present “100% Totally Improvised Musical” at 7 p.m. Thursday. The free improv performance will be in the Sunset… Continue reading

Olympic Theatre Arts to stage ‘Lavender Legacies’

The Lavender Melodrama will present “Lavender Legacies” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Sunday. The annual… Continue reading

Free concerts continue on Peninsula

Free concerts are scheduled across the Peninsula next week. • Sequim Music in the Park The Sweater Weather String Band will perform from 6 p.m.… Continue reading

Art, music and games planned on Peninsula

This weekend on the Peninsula features art, music and activities. • Mary Franchini and Sheri Whetsine will open their joint exhibit “Fire and Water” from… Continue reading

German violinist Franziska Pietsch will be a featured soloist in the Port Angeles Symphony’s first concert of the 2025-2026 season.

Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra poised for new season

Season passes on sale

  • Jul 4, 2025
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
German violinist Franziska Pietsch will be a featured soloist in the Port Angeles Symphony’s first concert of the 2025-2026 season.
Pamela Raine's necklace collection will be the featured jewelry at the Port Ludlow Art League during July.

Port Ludlow Art League reception set

The Port Ludlow Art League will host a reception for Lizette Silsbee and Pamela Raine from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday.… Continue reading

Pamela Raine's necklace collection will be the featured jewelry at the Port Ludlow Art League during July.

Auditions to be conducted for playhouse production

Rebecca Gilbert will conduct auditions for an upcoming production of “The Foreigner” at 6:30 p.m. July 17 and at 2 p.m. July… Continue reading

Fourth of July events set on Peninsula

Fourth of July events are planned around the Peninsula, includings arts and crafts, fun runs and music. PORT TOWNSEND • The Port Townsend Summer Band… Continue reading

Traveling with Dignity by Len Zeoli

Fourth of July open house offered at gallery

Pacific Northwest Impressions will be on display during a Fourth of July open house from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. The open… Continue reading

Traveling with Dignity by Len Zeoli
Mary Franchini’s “Old Red Barn” will be on exhibit at Blue Whole Gallery throughout July.

Blue Whole Gallery to open exhibit on Friday

Mary Franchini and Sheri Whetsine will open their joint exhibit, “Fire and Water,” from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. The exhibit will… Continue reading

Mary Franchini’s “Old Red Barn” will be on exhibit at Blue Whole Gallery throughout July.
Gary Rainwater’s oil painting, “British Boat,” will be on display at Gallery 9 during the First Saturday Art Walk and throughout July.

Several venues open for First Saturday Art Walk

Gallery-9, the Museum of Art + History and the Port Townsend Gallery will be among the venues to participate in the monthly… Continue reading

Gary Rainwater’s oil painting, “British Boat,” will be on display at Gallery 9 during the First Saturday Art Walk and throughout July.
David Romtvedt.

Wyoming poet laureate to read at Northwind Art gallery

Writer and musician David Romtvedt, a former Wyoming state poet laureate who also worked in Centrum’s folk arts program for many years,… Continue reading

David Romtvedt.
“Find a Balance” by Corinne Humphrey of Port Townsend is among 33 artworks newly installed at Jefferson Healthcare hospital. (Northwind Art)

Art installed at Jefferson Healthcare hospital

“Cooling Waters,” “Find a Balance” and “Healed Tree” are three of the new paintings Northwind Art has installed at Jefferson Healthcare hospital… Continue reading

“Find a Balance” by Corinne Humphrey of Port Townsend is among 33 artworks newly installed at Jefferson Healthcare hospital. (Northwind Art)

Free concerts set in three Peninsula locations

Free concerts are scheduled across the Peninsula next week. They include: • Sequim Music in the Park John Hoover and the Mighty Quinns will perform… Continue reading

Lorna Kay Smith and Philip Wade, both of Sequim, dance to the music of Rose’s Pawn Shop to kick off the Concert on the Pier music series on Wednesday evening at Port Angeles City Pier. The series, presented by the Juan de Fuca Foundation and sponsored by Strait View Credit Union, D.A. Davidson & Co., 102.1 FM The Strait and Peninsula Daily News, continues at 6 p.m. Wednesday with the Wild Rumors band. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Free concert series

Lorna Kay Smith and Philip Wade, both of Sequim, dance to the music of Rose’s Pawn Shop to kick off the Concert on the Pier… Continue reading

Lorna Kay Smith and Philip Wade, both of Sequim, dance to the music of Rose’s Pawn Shop to kick off the Concert on the Pier music series on Wednesday evening at Port Angeles City Pier. The series, presented by the Juan de Fuca Foundation and sponsored by Strait View Credit Union, D.A. Davidson & Co., 102.1 FM The Strait and Peninsula Daily News, continues at 6 p.m. Wednesday with the Wild Rumors band. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Indradeep Ghosh, an Indian violinist, will perform “Melodies of Maihar” on Sunday.

Indian classic music concert set for Sunday

Indradeep Ghosh will present “Melodies of Maihar” at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center, 3918 San Juan Ave., Port… Continue reading

Indradeep Ghosh, an Indian violinist, will perform “Melodies of Maihar” on Sunday.
Denice Craig Tweedy’s “Space Jam” will be on exhibit at the Bay Club in Port Ludlow throughout July and August.

Port Ludlow Art League to exhibit ‘Weird and Wacky’

The Port Ludlow Art League will exhibit “Weird and Wacky” during July and August at the Bay Club, 120 Spinnaker Lane, Port… Continue reading

Denice Craig Tweedy’s “Space Jam” will be on exhibit at the Bay Club in Port Ludlow throughout July and August.

Preparedness fair, museum anniversary set this weekend

A preparedness fair, a museum anniversary and a poetry event highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • “The Vagina Monlogues” will be… Continue reading