A ‘Castle’ Christmas comes to casino

Geoffrey Castle, a pioneer on the electric six-string violin, brings “A Castle Christmas to 7 Cedars Casino from 7-11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 25.

Castle began as a street musician in New York City and Paris, rose to play in the Broadway production of “M. Butterfly” and to a career as a bandleader and solo artist.

He has several critically acclaimed releases on his own Twisted Fiddle Music label, and shared stages with a number of groups, including Blues Traveler, members of Heart and Buddy Miles.

Downtown community caroling set for Dec. 19

Community Christmas caroling led by Craig Buhler will take place from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at Centennial Place, on the northeast corner of Sequim Avenue and Washington Street.

Song sheets will be provided. Come and enjoy singing or listening to your favorite carols.

Fiddlers play Saturday

The Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association will be meeting and performing on Saturday, Dec. 19, at Sequim Prairie Grange, 290 Macleay Road, Sequim.

There will be an on-stage performance of fiddle, country and bluegrass by WOTFA members from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The performance is free and open to the public. Donations support fiddler scholarships.

The Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting and perpetuating old-time fiddle music and associated arts and crafts.

Benefit for Syrian refugees planned

The PT Music Project presents a benefit concert for Syrian refugees beginning at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at Room To Move Yoga, 1008 Lawrence St., Port Townsend.

Featured from 7-7:45 p.m. is Strong Sun Moon of Port Townsend and from 8-9:30 p.m. is Meghan Yates of Bellingham.

The suggested donation is $25 to benefit Syrian refugees through the Starfish Foundation. Children 12 and younger are free.

Tickets are available at the door and pre-sale online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2465314.