PMGS offers Christmas concert in Port Angeles
The Peninsula Men’s Gospel Singers (PMGS) perform traditional carols at “A Christmas Offering,” a free concert set for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, at First Presbyterian Church, 139 W. Eighth St., Port Angeles.
Admission is free; all are welcome.
Selections include an arrangement of the “Nutcracker Suite” and some original music. The audience will be invited to join in with singing of traditional Christmas carols such as “Joy to the World,” “Silent Night,” “Go Tell It On The Mountain” and, as the finale, “O Holy Night” with professional soloists Eric Schneider and Dan Cobb, two PMGS members.
The Peninsula Men’s Gospel Singers have been performing on the Olympic Peninsula for more than 20 years. Men from seven different denominations unite together in the joy of singing the gospel.
“I am grateful for how dedicated my singers and accompanist Penny Hall are to pursuing musical excellence with me,” founding director Michael Rivers said.
“We try our best. And we hope our listeners are more than entertained.”
Blue Whole Gallery to host exhibit for Janda
Members of Sequim’s Blue Whole Gallery host a farewell exhibit for long-time artist Carol Janda, who after 19 years of membership and participation in the gallery is moving to Issaquah to be near family.
There will be a special display of her work in the gallery at 129 W. Washington St. throughout December. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sundays.
The gallery is providing a guestbook for friends and admirers to share their memories and good wishes as she leaves the area.
Janda’s time in Clallam County has included teaching in the Peninsula College Continuing Education program, conducting workshops and giving demonstrations.
She has been a signature member the Northwest Watercolor Society and a director of the Clallam Art League. She is also a member of Sequim Arts.
Her expertise and interests range from watercolor to oil painting and pottery, and at 89 she is still exploring new mediums.
“The gallery will miss her wit and unfailing positive outlook,” gallery representatives said.
