A&E briefs — March 20, 2019

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Authors to speak at 1 of a Kind Gallery

1 of a Kind Gallery hosts Olympic Peninsula Authors for an afternoon of prose and poetry readings from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at 115 E. Railroad Ave. Port Angeles.

Local authors will read from their creations; many of their books are available for sale at the gallery.

Authors featured at the event include Jan Thatcher Adams, Michael Bunnell, Joan Enoch, Kirsti Lee, Heidi Hansen, Eva McGinness, Marlene Lewis, Vykki Morrison, Linda B. Myers and Charlie Sheldon — all writers who live on/or write about the Olympic Peninsula.

Email to olympicpeninsulaauthors@gmail.com for more about the group.

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ talk set for March 27

The Novel Conversations Book Discussion Group meets to talk about “Killers of the Flower Moon” by David Grann at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.

The narrative nonfiction book examines a series of crimes in which members of the Osage Indian Nation in Oklahoma — the richest people per capita in the 1920 — were killed.

To participate, simply read the book and attend the discussion; no reservations are needed and drop-ins are welcome.

Copies of the book are available in various formats including regular print, large print, audiobook and downloadable eBook (see 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 2019 Book Discussion Group selections, visit www.nols.org/book-discussion-groups.

For more information about this and other programs for readers and book lovers, visit www.nols.org, email to discover@nols.org or call 360-683-1161.

Elks host gypsy jazz, classic rock groups

The Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road, hosts a pair of bands with contrasting styles later this week.

At 6 p.m. Friday, March 22, the Elks host Bainbridge Island’s Ranger & the Re:Arrangers for a concert and dance. Hear upbeat gypsy jazz in the Django Reinhardt styling from members Ranger Sciacca, Eric Bogart, Jeffrey Moose, Mike Sciacca and Mike Nicholson.

At 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 24, the Elks host Cool Jam Band, a new classic rock band on the scene, for a dance and concert. Members include Mike Gerber (lead guitar, vocals), Duane Wolfe (bass), Jack Smith (drums) and Rick Marschall (keyboard, guitar, vocals).

Cost is $10, or $8 for Elks club members.

For more information, call Lance Staub at 360-460-9608.

Quilter earns spot in international show

Mark F. Glover of Sequim is a semifinalist in the 2019 AQS QuiltWeek event set for April 24-27 in Paducah, Ky.

Glover was selected to display “Rhapsody in Black” along with 409 other entries in the contest now entering its fifth year. First, second and third place prizes are awarded in 16 categories along with nine overall awards, with cash awards totaling $125,000.

See www.quiltweek.com.

Woodturners to meet

The Strait Turners Woodturning Club meets at noon Tuesday, March 26, at the Gardiner Community Center, 980 Old Gardiner Road.

The gathering features Jay Shepard, a well-known woodturner and artist. He has demonstrated at national and international woodturning conferences and is known for his beautiful finishes. He will be demonstrating finishing methods. The demonstration will cover: preparing a piece for finishing — sanding and sealing; buff finish on plain wood; using hard wax/oil finishes and buffing; water-based lacquer finishes; repairing dents, dings and voids; HVLP spray gun set-up and use; wet sanding lacquer finishes and buffing lacquer finishes.

The group also will have a wood auction. It’s a great chance to pick up a unique specimen for that interesting project.

New turners are welcome. A $5 door fee is charged for non-members.

Trunk show to feature African handmade yarns

Distributor Kathy Martin of Sequim will display items from Adéle’s Mohair of South Africa at a trunk show from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Cabled Fiber & Yarn, 125 W. First St., Port Angeles.

Adéle’s Mohair is a labor-intensive cottage industry, producing designer knitting yarns, fashions and home accessories.

Adéle Cutten started the business in 1983, training and employing women, primarily of the Xhosa Tribe.

Martin visited Cutten while on a Wild Fiber Magazine tour in November. Martin will be available Saturday afternoon to discuss her recent trip to South Africa and Swaziland.

For more information, see the www.cabledfiber.com or contact the store at info@cabledfiber.com or 360-504-2233.