Jam sessions move to Swisher Hall
The Sequim Arts Commission has reimagined monthly Open Music Jam Sessions to now take place in the Chuck Swisher Rehearsal Hall at the James Center for Performing Arts at 506 N. Blake Avenue, every third Friday of each month from 6-8 p.m., starting Friday, October 18.
Previously, Jam Sessions took place at the Sequim Civic Center during the First Friday Art Walk.
Community Music Jam Sessions are not an open mic event but a true jam meaning that everyone plays the same song as a group with lyrics and chords provided. Any acoustic instruments, percussion, and voices are welcome. All ages and experience levels are welcome to join the informal gathering.
Contact City of Sequim Arts Coordinator Sarah Hurt at shurt@sequimwa.gov with questions.
DVLC prepping for Yuletide Bazaar
Four members of the Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church Yuletide Bazaar craft group point out that this year’s event is a week earlier than traditionally.
On Saturday, Nov. 16, they, the curators of the vintage table and the congregation’s bakers will offer thousands of items — kumkake, lefse, cookies, pies, knitwear, note cards, jewelry, ornaments, festive table linens, vintage silver and crystal and so much more — at a one-day event that raises thousands of dollars for community nonprofits.
For more information, visit facebook.com/dungenessvalleyyuletidebazaar.
Book launch set for ‘Inspired By Art’
The Olympic Peninsula Authors and Blue Whole Gallery are partnering to present a launch for the author group’s publication, “Inspired By Art,” set for 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the gallery,129 W. Washington St.
The book is a collaboration between 44 artists and 23 authors, featuring photos of art that inspired the writing as well as the works of the authors. The compilation of written and visual art is the result of six events that took place over the past three years. Authors and artists will be on hand for book signing, and refreshments will be served.
For more about the gallery, visit bluewholegallery.com.
Monday Musicale sets anniversary concert
Monday Musicale celebrates their 57th anniversary with concert slated for 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E. Lopez Ave., Port Angeles.
Todd Ortloff, a Monday Musicale scholarship winner in 1987, will emcee and perform with Amanda Bacon as their duo, At Large. Other acts on the musical menu include: cellist Marlene Moore and pianist Don Mischel; Kristin Quigley Brye, classical pianist and adjunct professor of music at Peninsula College; and Jimmy Hoffman, a Monday Musicale scholarship winner in 1978, joins sons Eric and Corey for a performance.
Since 1968, Monday Musicale has been working to provide Musical Scholarship to local high school seniors pursuing advanced musical education. They have awarded more than $190,000 to 200 students.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and are available at Pacific Mist Book Store, 121 W. Washington St., and Port Books and New, 104 E. First St., Port Angeles.
Sequim Sunshine Festival seeks food, beverage vendors
The City of Sequim is accepting applications for food and beverage vendors to participate in the 2025 Sequim Sunshine Festival on Saturday, March 8.
Food vendors will be located outside the Guy Cole Event Center in Carrie Blake Community Park with power available.
To apply, vendors need to supply an application, menu, pricing, and photographs of their set-up and products. The deadline for applications is Friday, November 29. Only digital applications will be considered. To apply, go to https://form.jotform.com/242875058637064.
Applications will be reviewed, and applicants will be notified in early December. Contact Parks and Events Specialist Carrie Kann at ckann@sequimwa.gov with questions.
The festival, now in its sixth year, is designed to celebrate the end of the winter and the coming of the spring and summer seasons. It’s a great opportunity to get out and have fun with activities for all ages.
Photo courtesy of Monday Musicale Pianist Don Mischel cellist Marlene Moore are among the musical acts set to perform at the Monday Musicale 57th anniversary concert on Nov. 3 in Port Angeles.
Photo courtesy of Monday Musicale / Kristin Quigley Brye, a classical pianist and adjunct professor of music at Peninsula College, performs at the Monday Musicale 57th anniversary concert on Nov. 3 in Port Angeles.
Photo courtesy of Monday Musicale Todd Ortloff and Amanda Bacon will perform as the At Large duo at the Monday Musicale 57th anniversary concert on Nov. 3 in Port Angeles.
