Arts & Entertainment Briefs — Sequim Gazette, March 1, 2017

Book signing planned

Local author Charlie Sheldon will sign copies of his new novel “Strong Heart” from 1:30-3 p.m. Friday, March 3, at the Fifth Avenue, 500 W. Hendrickson Road, Sequim. The event is open to the public. Sheldon’s life as a fisherman, port employee and merchant sailor has led him down paths and waterways that have given him maritime expertise, a knowledge of resource management, a passion for pre-recorded history and a deep love of the Olympic National Park and the North Pacific coast.

Comedy/magic show set

Connecticut’s Brian Miller, who has performed for audiences in 30 states and four continents, brings his magic and comedy show to the Peninsula College Little Theater stage on March 2. Admission to the show is by donation for members of the public and free for PC students. The performance, at 1502 E. Lauridesen Blvd., Port Angeles, begins at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The show is all-ages appropriate For more information, contact Jeremiah Johnson at jjohnson@pencol.edu or 417-6352.

Driftwood show planned

The Olympic Driftwood Sculptors hosts its 9th annual Driftwood Art Show from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, March 18-19, at the Dungeness River Audubon Center, 2151 W. Hendrickson Road in Sequim. Unique member crafted driftwood sculptures will be on display along with a driftwood boutique shop and demonstrations of works in progress. The sculptors host three annual shows during the year and this is the only show where unfinished driftwood also will be for sale. Admission is free but donations are accepted. For more information, see www.olympicdriftwoodsculptors.org.

Tribe presents film on geoducks

The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Library presents a screening of the film: “3 Feet Under — Digging Deep for the Geoduck,” at the Red Cedar Hall Community Center in Blyn at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 8. The film explores how the geoduck has garnered a devoted following in the Pacific Northwest over the past century. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact library@jamestowntribe.org or 681-4632.

Magician to perform

The Juan de Fuca Foundation presents magician Adam Trent at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 12, in the Port Angeles High School Auditorium, 304 E. Park Ave. Tickets are $15-$35; youth 14 and under are $10. Ticket outlets are at jffa.org (online) Port Book and News (Port Angeles) Joyful Noise Music (Sequim).