A&E briefs — April 18, 2018
Published 1:30 am Wednesday, April 18, 2018
4th edition of ‘Natural History’ hits shelves
The fourth edition of Sequim author Tim McNulty’s “Olympic National Park: A Natural History” was released on April 10. In this updated guide to the park, McNulty explores the natural and human history of these nearly 1 million acres of park land, and offers a detailed look at the Elwha River restoration after removal of its dams, adding descriptions of endangered species recoveries, and offers advice on how to make the most of one’s visit. Published by University of Washington Press, copies of the book are available at www.washington.edu/uwpress/search/books/MCNOL4.html.
PC hosts comedian/magician Foxx
Louie Foxx is bringing his comedy magic act to Peninsula College’s Little Theater stage at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 19, for an all-ages show hosted by the Associated Student Council.
Based in Des Moines, Wa., Foxx has performed on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” and holds two Guinness World Records. He will entertain the audience with magic tricks, juggling and cowboy tricks.
”His act is unique, entertaining and hilarious,” said Paige O’Dell, vice-president of programming for the College’s student government. “His magic is like nothing I’ve ever seen. I know that he will provide an amazing, and captivating event for students and community alike.”
Admission is free to Peninsula College students and by donation (any amount) to community members.
For more information, contact Jeremiah Johnson at jjohnson@pencol.edu.
Woodturning group to meet April 24
The Strait Turners woodturners group has set the group’s next meeting for 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at the Gardiner Community Center, 980 Old Gardiner Road. Presenter Jamie Straw speaks on the topic of “Beyond Bottle Stoppers.” Visit the club website for more information at www.straitturners.org. Or, call Ernie at 360-683-2560 with questions.
Documentary Nights! to screen ‘Resilience’
“Resilience: The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope,” the next in the Documentary Nights! film series, will be shown at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave. The documentary chronicles the birth of a new movement among pediatricians, therapists, educators and communities who are using cutting-edge brain science to disrupt cycles of violence, addiction and disease. Resilience is a one-hour documentary that delves into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the birth of a new movement to treat and prevent “toxic stress.”
This program is supported by the Friends of Sequim Library. For more information about this and other upcoming events at your Library, visit www.nols.org, email discover@nols.org or call 360-683-1161.
PA Toastmasters offers open house
The Toastmasters’ Port Angeles Club hosts an open house from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 23, at the Clallam Transit Office Building, 830 W. Lauridsen Blvd. The meeting is free to the public. See https://25.toastmaster sclubs.org or contact Bill Cohill at bgcohill@gmail.com or 707-775-8848.
Patterson’s art featured at ASAA
The American Society of Aviation Artists’ 2018 International Aerospace Art Exhibition has accepted two works of art from Sequim artist Priscilla Patterson. Patterson, an ASAA member, was one of 30 artists from around the world whose work was selected from nearly 100 entries. The display opens April 22 and runs through July 31 at the Palm Springs Air Museum in Palm Springs, Calif.
One of her paintings, “The Ghost of Dago Lake” is of the remains of a PBY Catalina that crashed in western Alaska in 1947, and is now on display at the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum in Anchorage. “Fire Ops at Little Cranberry Lake” shows the efforts of a Washington State Department of Natural Resources helicopter that was part of a firefighting crew fighting a wildfire the weekend of Aug. 25-30, 2016 near Anacortes.
Patterson has been an ASAA member since 1994, and serves as Education Chairman. Her work can be found locally at the Blue Whole Gallery in Sequim.
Discussion group on ‘Angle of Repose’
The Novel Conversations Book Discussion Group will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, to discuss Wallace Stegner’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Angle of Repose.” The group meets every fourth Wednesday of the month at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.
Copies of “Angle of Repose” are available in various formats including regular print, large print, audiobook and downloadable eBook, which may be requested online by visiting the library catalog at www.nols.org. A limited number of copies of each book discussion selection are available at the library the month prior to each meeting. To view a complete list of the 2018 selections, visit www.nols.org/book-discussion-groups. To participate, simply read the book and attend the discussion; no reservations are needed, and drop-ins are always welcome.
For more information about this and other programs for readers and book lovers, visit www.nols.org, email Discover@nols.org or call 360-683-1161.
OPAA group to meet April 26
The Olympic Peninsula Art Association meets from 9:30 a.m.-noon Thursday, April 26, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 525 N. Fifth Ave. A presentation will be given by Megan Schmidlkofer about her glass-blowing art.
Adams at Fourth Friday Readings
The Fourth Friday Readings is set for 6:15 p.m., April 27, in the media room at The Lodge, 660 Evergreen Farm Way. The meeting’s featured writer is Jan Thatcher Adams. Sponsored by Writers on the Spit, the event includes 5-minute open mic readings; attendees are encouraged to bring poems, short-short stories or memoir/novel snippets. Readings are timed, so participants are also asked to rehearse in advance. Guidelines are available at Heidi@olypen.com.
Featured jazz artist makes PC appearance
Ed Donohue, a renowned music artist on the trumpet and flugelhorn, joins the David Jones Trio — Jones on piano and keyboards, Ted Enderle on bass and Tom Svornich on drums — for a performance at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at Maier Concert Hall in building “E” of Peninsula College’s main campus, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles.
Donohue has toured with the jazz group “Abraxis” and has also performed with Clark Terry, Ethel Ennis, Mark Murphy, Phil Woods, Joe Williams, Bobby McFerrin, Bobby Shew and Shelly Manne. Locals may know him best from his current teaching gig at Stevens Middle School in the Port Angeles School District, where he teaches beginning band, concert band, advanced band and jazz band.
Tickets will be available at the door only: $12 for general admission and $5 for students with public school or college ID.
For more information, contact Jones at djones@pencol.edu or 360-417-6405.
Wine, cider, cheese tour on tap
The 2018 Wine, Cider & Cheese Tour is set for Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29.
Experience the locally-made artisan cheeses paired together with handcrafted wine and cider during the tour, set for 11 a.m.-5 p.m. both days.
The self-guided tour includes nine award-winning wineries and cideries on the Olympic Peninsula.
Advance tickets are available for $35 online (plus fees) until 6 p.m. April 27, or you can buy tickets at participating wineries for $40 while they last. Price includes complimentary glass and entry/tasting of wine and cider at each of our nine wineries and cideries. Additional tasting fee is $10.
