A&E Briefs — Sept. 13, 2017
Published 1:30 am Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Camera club hosts conversation
Shutterbugs, get your cameras ready. From noon-1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, the Olympic Peaks Camera Club is hosting a conversation about photography at Sequim Museum &Arts, 175 W. Cedar St. Valerie Henschel and Cindy Fullwiler will make a short presentation on “How to Photograph the Olympic Peninsula.” They will also be available to answer questions about the club’s Olym-PIX Exhibition — on display now from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday, at the museum through Sept. 30 — and about Olympic Peaks Camera Club. For more information, call Rebecca Hanson at 360-808-3975.
Celebrate equinox with concert
Celebrate the autumnal equinox with singer/songwriter Sophia Engkvist and her crystal bowl choir for three special gatherings at Blue Mountain Yoga+ on Sept. 23. From 10-11 a.m., Ben DeFrancisco will lead a 45-minute session of Qigong — an ancient Chinese self-healing practice of deep breath work, meditation and slow movement — along with crystal bowl sounds. From noon-1:15 p.m., take part in deep relaxation and meditation with crystal bowls. From 6-7:15 p.m., enjoy a deep relaxation crystal bowl concert with chanting and meditation. Blue Mountain Yoga+ is at 803 Carlsborg Road. Engkvist uses 11 classic frosted singing bowls, two alchemy bowls, Tibetan bells and chimes. A “love offering” is requested ($10-20 recommended); all are welcome. Seating surfaces are hard so bring cushions, mats and/or blankets. Call 360-775-9078.
Film fest set for this weekend
The Port Townsend Film Festival is Friday-Sunday, Sept. 15-17, showcasing 100 new independent films in eight unique theaters in Port Townsend’s walkable National Historic District. Special guest is Academy Award-winning producer/director Morgan Neville. The event also features free, child-friendly films under the stars each night. Buy passes online at www.ptfilmfest.com or call the PTFF box office at 360-379-1333.
Spontaneous writing sessions on tap
Hosted by Ruth Marcus, another session of spontaneous writing is set for 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave. The event is free and designed for writers who want to get their creative juices flowing. Writers are welcome regardless of experience. Bring paper and pen (no electronic devices). Prompts are provided. Sessions are every third Monday of the month. Email ruthmarcus@olypen.com for more information.
A revolution in fiber
“Fiber Revolution” is the next exhibition scheduled at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. The show opens Saturday, Sept. 16 at 5:30 p.m., with a reception for the artists, and runs through Nov. 15.
The art was created by members of the Washington State Surface Design Association—North Peninsula Chapter which encompasses Jefferson, Clallam and Kitsap counties. Thirty-nine pieces from 26 artists are displayed, all differing in expression. The only commonality is the use of fiber — natural or synthetic, or any substance that acts like or resembles a fiber. Exhibiting artists will make presentations throughout the run of the exhibit. See www.pafac.org.
