music
Wednesday Aug. 6
• Locust Street Taxi. Jazzy Folk-Rock. 6-8 p.m. Concerts on the Pier Series, Port Angeles City Pier. Free.
Thursday Aug. 7
• Funaddicts. 8 p.m.-midnight. 7 Cedars Casino, 270756 Highway 101, Sequim. 683-7777.
Friday Aug. 8
• Centrum’s "Free Fridays at the Fort" continues with Movement Sampler from Madrona MindBody Institute. Noon on lawn in front of Fort Worden Commons at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend.
• Peter Barthell performs classical songs on guitar. 6-9 p.m. Galare Thai, 120 W. Bell St., Sequim. 683-8069.
• Blacky Sheridan. Rock and Roll. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Oasis Sports Bar & Grill, 301 E. Washington St., Sequim. 582-3143.
Friday-Saturday Aug. 8-9
• Sonic Funk Orchestra. Disco and funk. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 7 Cedars Casino, 270756 Highway 101, Sequim. 683-7777.
Saturday Aug. 9
• Dixi-Blue Jazz Band. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. JACE music stage at Sequim Open Aire Market, Cedar Street between Second and Sequim avenues. www.sequimmarket.com.
• Olympic Cellars Winery’s seventh annual outdoor summer concert series continues with The Senate Band, combining folk, funk, metal and musical ingenuity. 7-9:30 p.m., no cover charge. The series continues Aug. 16, 30. Country music band Nathan Chance performs for a concert and barn dance during the winery’s annual Working Girl No Labor Day Holiday Celebration beginning at 8 p.m. Aug. 23. Olympic Cellars Winery, 255410 Highway 101, Port Angeles, $10. www.olympiccellars.com or 452-0160.
• Cody. Classic rock. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Oasis Sports Bar & Grill, 301 E. Washington St., Sequim. 582-3143.
Saturday-Sunday Aug. 9-10
• All Dvorak Festival at Olympic Music Festival. 2 p.m. 7360 Center Road, Quilcene. 360-732-4800.
Sunday Aug. 10
• Sequim High School Jazz Prodigy Quintet, including Craig Buhler, woodwinds; Taylor Ackley, bass; Andrew Law, guitar; Nikki Liu, piano; Darrell Jensen, drums; and Jon Bash, vibraphone. Music at McComb. 1-2 p.m. McComb Gardens, 751 McComb Road, Sequim. 681-2827.
• Sammy Eubanks. 5:30-9 p.m. 7 Cedars Casino, 270756 Highway 101, Sequim. 683-7777.
Monday Aug. 11
• Nostalgia. Jazz. 5:30-9 p.m. 7 Cedars Casino, 270756 Highway 101, Sequim. 683-7777.
Tuesday Aug. 12
• Dukes of Dabob. Dixieland jazz. 6-8 p.m. James Center for the Performing Arts, 202 Blake Ave., north of Carrie Blake Park, Sequim. 683-4139. Part of the free Music and Movies in the Park series with weekly music and monthly movies outside following the music.
Wednesday Aug. 13
• George Snyder Big Band. Classic big band. 6-8 p.m. Concerts on the Pier Series, Port Angeles City Pier. Free.
Thursday Aug. 14
• Author Unknown. 7 Cedars Casino, 270756 Highway 101, Sequim. 683-7777.
Friday Aug. 15
• Centrum’s "Free Fridays at the Fort" series continues with a jam session from the Port Townsend Country Blues Festival. Noon. Free. Lawn in front of Fort Worden Commons at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend.
Friday-Saturday Aug. 15-16
• Fat Chance. Classic rock. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Oasis Sports Bar & Grill, 301 E. Washington St., Sequim. 582-3143.
• Freddy Pink. Soulful rhythm and blues, bluesy rock. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 7 Cedars Casino, 270756 Highway 101, Sequim. 683-7777.
Saturday Aug. 16
• Washington Oldtime Fiddlers. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. JACE music stage at Sequim Open Aire Market, Cedar Street between Second and Sequim avenues. www.sequimmarket.com.
• Olympic Cellars Winery’s seventh annual outdoor summer concert series continues with Ginny Reilly and David Maloney. 7-9:30 p.m. Olympic Cellars Winery, 255410 Highway 101, Port Angeles, www.olympiccellars.com or 452-0160.
Saturday-Sunday Aug. 16-17
• Haydn’s String Quartet in D Major, Op. 76, No. 5; Shostakovitch’s String Quartet No. 8, Op. 110; and Beethoven’s String Quartet in F Major, Op. 135. Olympic Music Festival. 2 p.m. 7360 Center Road, Quilcene. 360-732-4800.
Wednesdays
• Open mic. 6:30-9:30 p.m., sign-up begins 6:30 p.m. The Buzz, 130 N. Sequim Ave. Sequim. Free. 683-2503.
• Open mic. 7 p.m. The Upstage Theatre and Restaurant, 923 Washington St., Port Townsend. 360-385-2216.
• Karaoke with Big Dog. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Oasis Sports Bar & Grill, 301 E. Washington St., Sequim. 582-3143.
Thursdays
• TBA 6-10 p.m., Karaoke with Big Dog. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Oasis Sports Bar & Grill, 301 E. Washington St., Sequim. 582-3143.
• Open mic. 7 p.m. The Itty Bitty Buzz, 110 E. First St., Port Angeles. Free. 565-8080.
Thursdays-Saturdays
• Jess Doenges. 5-7 p.m. Rick’s Place, 102 W. Front St., Port Angeles. 452-8683.
Tuesdays
• Informal jam session, bring guitar, voice, other instruments and friends. 7-9:30 p.m. The Veela Cafe, 133 E. First St., Port Angeles. 452-5040.
• Rock and blues jam session. 7-10 p.m. Oasis Sports Bar & Grill, 301 E. Washington St., Sequim. 582-3143.
art exhibits,
receptions & openings
Friday Aug. 8
• "The Nature of Things" features Northwest expressionist painters Jeff Tocher and Christine Wasankari and sculptor/photographer J.L. Johnson. Artists’ reception 6 p.m. Studio Bob’s, 118 1/2 E. Front St. Port Angeles.
ongoing exhibits
• Craig Williams, acrylics. Through Aug. 30. Sequim Museum and Arts Center, 175 W. Cedar St., Sequim. 683-8110.
• George Zien, watercolor; Linda Stadtmiller, multimedia; and Saundra Cutsinger, watercolor; are August artists of the month. Through Aug. 31. Washington Mutual Bank, 680 W. Washington St., Sequim. 681-4884.
• Watercolorist Marti Mathis and ceramic artist Lori Bernstein are August artists of the month. Through Aug. 31. Port Townsend Gallery, 715 Water St., Port Townsend. 360-379-8110.
• August artist, cartoonist and illustrator Marion Keen. 5-7 p.m. The Buzz, 128 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim. Through Aug. 31. 683-2503.
• Port Hadlock sculptor David Eisenhour and Bainbridge Island installation and site artist Kristin Tollefson, through Oct. 5. Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, 1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles.
• Ninth season of "Art Outside" includes new works by 20 artists. Webster’s Woods Art Park, 1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles. Open daylight hours year-round, free admission. 457-3532.
• "A Walk in the Woods, 80 Years of Rayonier," a photographic exhibit from Rayonier Industries. 1-4 p.m. Lower gallery, Clallam County Historical Society Museum at the Carnegie, Second and Lincoln streets, Port Angeles. Permanent exhibit, "Strong People: The Faces of Clallam County," features the history of the county in the upper level. 452-2662.
• Works of John Barrett, Doris Norton, L. Lehr, Karin Anderson, Mary Marsh, Randy Radock and Sallie Radock. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Classic Custom Floors Showroom, 190 Center Park Way, Sequim. 683-8500.
theater
Wednesday Aug. 6
• Dante. Comedy. 8:30 p.m. 7 Cedars Casino, 270756 Highway 101, Sequim. 683-7777.
Wednesday Aug. 6-Saturday Aug. 23
• "Tales of the Grandson," written by Richard and McKenna Wadsworth. 7 p.m. Aug. 6-9, 20-23. Sequim High School auditorium, 601 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim. 208-716-4603 or contact talesofthegrandson@gmail.com.
Wednesday Aug. 13
• Keith Nelson. Comedy. 8:30 p.m. 7 Cedars Casino, 270756 Highway 101, Sequim. 683-7777.
Saturdays
• Saturday storytelling program, Native Tales features stories about raven, owl and others, puppets and crafts. 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Museum and Arts Center, 175 W. Cedar St., Sequim. 683-8110.
dance
Wednesdays
• Line dance lessons for high beginner, intermediate and advanced dancers. 9-11 a.m. Pioneer Memorial Park clubhouse, 387 E. Washington St., Sequim. $5 per week. 681-2987.
Thursdays
• Western line dancing lessons. High beginner, intermediate and advanced. 9-11 a.m. Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road, Sequim. $3 per week. 681-2826.
Fridays
• Western line dancing classes. Beginner, 10-11:30 a.m. Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road, Sequim. $3 per week. 681-2826.
Saturdays
• Hula dance classes for teens, adults and seniors. 10-11 a.m. Sequim Senior Activity Center, 921 E. Hammond St., Sequim. $5 per class, $3 for senior center members. 253-288-0450.
Tuesdays
• Port Angeles Senior Swingers dance with Wally and the Boys. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Port Angeles Senior Center, 328 E. Seventh St. Suggested donation $4, first visit free. 457-5472.
events
Wednesday Aug. 6
• Port Angeles Garden Club’s annual potluck picnic. 11:30 a.m. Bring a place setting and a dish to share, no Jell-O. 928-3728 for location and additional information.
Thursday-Friday Aug. 7-8
• Third annual benefit sale. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 7; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 8.
Sequim Senior Activity Center, 921 E. Hammond St., Sequim. 683-6806.
Thursday-Saturday Aug. 7-9
• Oral Roberts University graduate Patrick Loder is the guest speaker for PassionFest, which features musical performances by Christian bands Zeo Doxa and Soul Deep, a drawing/fundraiser, and information and activity booths for all ages. Prayer time with Loder,
6 p.m. Aug. 7 at Forks Church of the Nazarene, 170 Sol Duc Way, Forks. Events begin 5 p.m. Aug. 8; all-day activities for all ages start 11 a.m. Aug. 9. Tillicum Park, Main Street, Forks. Free, donations accepted. 360-457-8213 or 360-374-5357.
Friday Aug. 8
• Port Angeles Christian Women’s Connection sponsors "Singles and Couples Guest Night Dinner Party." Brian Gervais, former Blue Bomber football player in the Canadian Football League, shares his experiences on and off the field and singer Shawn Dawson presents music. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Second floor of Port Angeles CrabHouse, 221 N. Lincoln St., Port Angeles. $23, prepaid reservations required by Aug. 4. 457-8261 or 683-5546.
Saturday Aug. 9
• Sequim Open Aire Market. Community booths include PEO Chapter JC, Sequim Noon Rotary, and League of Women Voters. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cedar Street in downtown Sequim, between Second and Sequim avenues. www.sequimmarket.com.
• Strait Stamp Show offers free stamps for children, hourly door prizes, exhibits, U.S. Postal Service special pictorial cancellation of the Railroad Bridge Park Bridge and eight stamp dealers. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Masonic Hall, South Fifth Avenue at Pine Street, Sequim.
Saturday-Sunday Aug. 9-10
• Paws in the Garden: An Artists for Animals benefit raises funds and awareness for Olympic Peninsula’s Artists and Animal Welfare groups, features music, food, art and fun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., folk musical guests Blackbird, noon-3 p.m. Vision Landscape Nursery, 131 Kitchen-Dick Road, Sequim. Free. 683-2855.
Sunday Aug. 10
• Sequim Noon Rotary Club’s 40th annual salmon bake features a menu of Alaska salmon baked over an open fire in Native American style, crispy fresh coleslaw, baked beans, oven-baked rolls, ice cream and a soft drink. Noon-4 p.m. Sequim Prairie Grange, 290 Macleay Road, Sequim. Advance tickets available from Rotarians and participating local merchants for $12; $15 the day of the bake, children under 10 are free. www.sequimnoonrotary.org.
Thursday-Sunday Aug. 14-17
• Clallam County Fair includes concerts, a rodeo, a logging show, crafts, art, 4-H/FFA animals, and carnival rides. 1608 W. 16th St., Port Angeles, next to Lincoln Park and Fairchild International Airport. Various ticket prices for entry, advance unlimited carnival rides for $25 through Aug. 13 available at Swain’s Outdoor in Sequim; Wilder Auto in Port Angeles; Higher Grounds Coffee Stands’ east and west locations; and Forks Outfitters in Forks. Also available at Swain’s General Store in Port Angeles Aug. 11-13. 417-2551.
Saturday Aug. 16
• Sequim Open Aire Market. Community booths include First Book Clallam County and Port Townsend Film Festival. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cedar Street in downtown Sequim, between Second and Sequim avenues. www.sequimmarket.com.
ongoing events
Wednesdays
• Bird walks at Dungeness River Audubon Center’s lower Dungeness riparian forest. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Railroad Bridge Park. 2151 W. Hendrickson Road, Sequim. 681-4076.
• Bridge at the Sequim Senior Activity Center. 1 p.m. All playing skill levels welcome. 921 E. Hammond St., Sequim. 683-8664. Other activities: senior workout, 9 a.m.; Wii video games, 3:15-4:45 p.m. 921 E. Hammond St., Sequim. 683-6806.
Thursdays
• Hula dancing, 10-11 a.m.; bingo, 12:30 p.m.; Scrabble, 1 p.m. stretch yoga, 1-2:30, 3-4:45 p.m.; karate, 6:30-8 p.m. Sequim Senior Activity Center, 921 E. Hammond St., Sequim. 683-6806.
• Thursday freeplay slot tournament. 5-7 p.m. 7 Cedars Casino, 270756 Highway 101, Sequim. 683-7777.
• Texas hold ’em, ages 21 and older. 6-11 p.m. Castaways, 1213 Marine Drive, Port Angeles. Free; beginners to experts. 461-3400.
Fridays
• Senior workout, 9 a.m.; pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; sing-along, 2:30 p.m.; bingo, 6 p.m. Sequim Senior Activity Center, 921 E. Hammond St., Sequim. 683-6806.
Saturdays
• Washington State University Clallam County Master Gardeners diagnostic plant clinics. Bring samples of plant problems, sealed in plastic bags, and gardening questions. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Co-op Farm & Garden, 216 E. Washington St., Sequim. 417-2514.
• Texas hold ’em poker. 2 p.m. Oasis Sports Bar & Grill, 301 E. Washington St., Sequim. 582-3143.
Saturdays and Sundays
• Mid Way swap meet. New vendors welcome. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Parking lot of Lost Mountain Surf Company, 261391 Highway 101. 683-9001.
Mondays
• Washington State University Clallam County Master Gardeners diagnostic plant clinics. Bring samples of plant problems, sealed in plastic bags, and gardening questions. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Old Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles. 417-2514.
• Senior workout, bridge, walking group, 9 a.m.; art with Judy Priest, and Spanish, 10 a.m.; knitting and crocheting, 10:30 a.m.; gentle yoga chair exercise, 12:30-1:30 p.m.; yoga, 2-3:30 p.m.; karate, 6:30-8 p.m. Sequim Senior Activity Center, 921 E. Hammond St., Sequim. 683-6806.
Tuesdays
• Crafts, 10 a.m.; SHIBA health insurance advice, 10 a.m.-noon; dominoes, 1 p.m.; pingpong, 2-3:30 p.m.; Middle Eastern dancers, 7-9 p.m. Sequim Senior Activity Center, 921 E. Hammond St., Sequim. 683-6806.
• Barstool bingo. 4-7 p.m. Oasis Sports Bar & Grill, 301 E. Washington St., Sequim. 582-3143.
classes & demonstrations
Wednesday Aug. 6
• Infant and child CPR. 6-8:30 p.m. American Red Cross, 151 Ruth’s Place, ID, Sequim. $20. 457-7933.
Saturday Aug. 9
• Adult CPR and standard first aid. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. American Red Cross, 151 Ruth’s Place, ID, Sequim. $25. 457-7933.
• "What Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Do for Our Pets," Dennis Wilcox, DVM, including traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture and herbs. 10:30-noon. 61 Valley Center Place, Sequim. $10 donation. 683-4651.
• Larry Rymon shares his knowledge of osprey. 8:45 p.m. Amphitheater at Sequim Bay State Park, 269035 Highway 101, Sequim. 683-4235.
Saturdays Aug. 9-16
• Batik artist Sakura Onuma Davis guides students through the process of creating batik. 10 a.m-3 p.m. 627 Redwood St., Port Townsend. $130, $100 for Northwind volunteers, $10 material fee payable to the instructor. 360-385-6897, 360-379-1086, www.northwindarts.org.
Monday Aug. 11
• ACPR Review, 6-8:30 p.m., American Red Cross office, 151 Ruth’s Place, 1D, Sequim, $25. Pet first aid at The Co-op Farm and Garden, 6-9 p.m., 216 E. Washington St., $25. 457-7933.
• Sequim author Dr. Leslie Van Romer presents "Warning! 5 Protein Myths that Sabotage Weight Loss and Health," based on her new book, "Getting into Your Pants." 6:30-7:30 p.m. Guy Cole Convention Center at Carrie Blake Park, Blake Ave., Sequim. Free. 683-8844 or katy@drleslievanromer.com.
Tuesday Aug. 12
• Pat McCollum presents "How to Eat for Health and Stress Reduction." Noon. Cardiac Services, first floor, Olympic Memorial Hospital, 939 Caroline St., Port Angeles. 417-7486 or cardiacprogram.com.
Thursday Aug. 14-21
• Open studio for serious artists held second and third Thursday of the month. 9:30 a.m.-noon. Carlsborg Conference Center, 865 Carlsborg Road, Suite E. Information and reservations available at 681-0895.
Saturday Aug. 16
• "The Mutual Benefits of Pet Massage," Linda Stumbaugh. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 61 Valley Center Place, Sequim. $10 donation. 683-4651.
Saturdays Aug. 16-23
• Representatives from Northwest Raptor Center tell about rescuing large birds of prey and how they live in the wild. 7 p.m. Amphitheater at Sequim Bay State Park, 269035 Highway 101, Sequim. 683-4235.
ongoing classes
• Art classes for ages 6-12 – color theory, landscape with pastels, watercolor pencil drawing, basic design, drawing, brush and ink, and sculpture. Art Supplies Unlimited, 118 W. First St., Port Angeles. 457-2759.
Wednesdays
• Carol Janda watercolor classes, including independent study, demonstration, design elements and principles, focal point, techniques and methods, for all levels. 9:30 a.m.-noon, first and third Wednesdays, Sequim Senior Activity Center, 921 E. Hammond St., Sequim; and second and fourth Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Art Studio, The Orchards on Fourteenth, Port Angeles. $10 per student plus $2 use of facility for each class attended. 452-6356.
• Sequim Martial Arts, free karate lessons to people fighting cancer and cancer survivors. Low impact, purposeful motions for more energy and well-being. 9-10:15 a.m. Free, call Kathrin J. Sumpter at 683-4799 for location.
• Cardio-step classes. 9-10:30 a.m. Sequim Community Church, 950 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim. $5 donation. 681-4988.
Thursdays
• Strength and toning classes. 9-10 a.m. Sequim Community Church, 950 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim. $5 donation. 681-4988.
Fridays
• Circuit training classes. 9-10:30 a.m. Sequim Community Church, 950 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim. $5 donation. 681-4988.
Saturdays, Sundays
• Free gardening, home maintenance classes. Contact Sequim Home Depot, 1145 W. Washington St., Sequim, for schedule. 582-1620.
Mondays
• Cardio-step classes. 9-10:30 a.m. Sequim Community Church, 950 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim. $5 donation. 681-4988.
Tuesdays
• Belly dance classes for teens, adults and seniors. 7-9 p.m. Sequim Senior Activity Center, 921 E. Hammond St., Sequim. $4/class.
readings and lectures
Friday Aug. 8
• Elizabeth Sims, author of the Lambda Award winning Lillian Byrd mysteries, presents her new book, "The Actress." 7 p.m. Raymond Carver room of Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., Port Angeles. 452-6367.
upcoming readings and lectures
Friday Aug. 22
• J.A. Jance reads from the new Joanna Brady novel, "Damage Control." 7 p.m. Carver Room, Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., Port Angeles. 452-6367.
By arrangement
• Peninsula Driftwood Club members teach the LuRon method. $40 for six weeks. Call Tuttie Peetz, 683-6860; Yolanda Proulx or Jenny Linth, 681-8825.
• One-on-one digital workshops to prepare original art and photographs for prints, note cards, calendars, postcards and portfolios, designed for individual students to use software on their computers – Adobe or Microsoft. By appointment, days or evenings, at LoBo Designs, 865 Carlsborg Road, Sequim. Call 582-1919 to register.
auditions, deadlines and volunteers
Due Sunday Aug. 31
• Submissions for the 2009 Sequim Irrigation Festival logo design, with the festival’s 2009 theme, "Sequim – A Magical Place," must be postmarked by Aug. 31. Contest entries will be accepted from artists of any age in either Clallam or Jefferson County and used for collectible festival lapel pins, posters, programs, advertising, festival events, T-shirts and more. Full rules, prizes and additional concept information are available at www.IrrigationFestival.com, Making of the Festival: Design Contest. Submit to Irrigation Festival Logo Contest, P.O. Box 3201, Sequim, WA 98382. 477-3750.
Due Monday Aug. 11
• Port Townsend Arts Commission and Northwind Arts Alliance seek entries for "Expressions Northwest," the 10th annual Art Port Townsend Juried Art Competition in October. 360-379-3025, e-mail sguinup@olypen.com or send a SASE to APT Juried Show, 2409 Jefferson St., Port Townsend, WA 98368.
