A&E briefs — Nov. 2, 2022

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Sounds of Soul to bring Motown to PA

“We have complete fun onstage. And that exudes out to the audience,” said Marcus Robinson, one of the six vocalists in The Sounds of Soul, the ensemble set to appear at the Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center, 304 E. Park Ave., at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4.

In hundreds of shows around the country, “we like to add some theatrics. And if the audience is able to dance, we do encourage it,” added Robinson. He is the son of Johnny Robinson, the man who founded the Sounds of Soul nearly a decade ago.

Today the ensemble, whose members range in age from their 20s to their 60s, performs a repertoire from Motown and beyond: the music of Smokey Robinson, the Four Tops, the Supremes, Barry White, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight and Aretha Franklin.

The foundation is presenting the Sounds of Soul in its Season Concerts series. Youth tickets are $10 while adult prices run from $20 to $40 for premium seats. Student tickets are $15. Outlets include Port Book and News in Port Angeles, and the foundation’s website at JFFA.org. Tickets will also be available at the door.

The JFFA lineup features eight more Season Concerts events including the “Rocket Man” celebration of Elton John on Nov. 22 and the debut of the Metropolitan Opera Live series this weekend.

Along with Ghostlight Productions, JFFA will host the live simulcast of “La Traviata” from New York City, beginning at 9:55 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5.

OPAA artists on display in November

The Olympic Peninsula Art Association, in collaboration with Dandelion Botanical Company, offers a November Art Showcase, an exhibit set through Nov. 30 at Dandelion Botanical Company, 4681 Sequim Dungeness Way.

The exhibit features the works of OPAA member Katie Graham; both sculpture and paintings will be on display, and all pieces are available for sale.

Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday through Monday.

An artist’s reception is set for 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5. She will talk about her bronze technique from wax to finish at 1:30 p.m.

View and purchase art at dandelion.opaashow.org. For more information, visit opaagroup.org.

Holiday craft fair set for Saturday

After a two-year hiatus, the Jamestown S’Klallam Holiday Craft Fair is back — but for the first time, the event will feature 40-plus vendors in the banquet rooms and lobby at the 7 Cedars Hotel, 270756 U.S. Highway 101.

The fair is set for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. Park in the lot to the east of the 7 Cedars Casino and take the 7 Cedars shuttle to the hotel entrance.

The fair includes Native and non-Native handmade arts and crafts, and a bake sale and raffles of vendor-donated items, with all proceeds donated to the Tribal children’s programs. Find baskets, ceramics, jewelry, leatherwork, fiber arts, candles, books, CDs or other one-of-a-kind items.

The fair will also have a bin for attendees to drop off non-perishable foods and personal hygiene products that go to the Tribal Food Bank.

Monday Musicale concert set

Monday Musicale is holding a Scholarship Benefit Concert at 2 p.m. on Nov. 6, at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E. Lopez Ave., Port Angeles.

Featured musicians include: jazz pianist Linda Dowdell and saxophonist Craig Buhler; cellists Marlene Moore and Jesse Ahmann; classical pianist Dawn Martin; vocalist Vicki Helwick and pianist Mark Johnson, and the Jimmy Hoffman Band. The host is Todd Ortloff.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. They are available at Pacific Mist Book Store, 121 W. Washington St., and Port Book and News, 104 E. First St., Port Angeles.

Concert proceeds provide scholarships to Clallam County high school seniors who wish to continue their music studies.

Monday Musicale is dedicating this year’s concert in the memory of Thelma McCoy, the group’s original founder (1968) and first president. Because of her dedication to inspiration through the years, group representatives said, the organization has donated more than $160,000 to 162 students continuing on in the field of music studies.

‘Small works’ to be featured at PA gallery

Beginning Nov. 8, Harbor Art Gallery in downtown Port Angeles will be highlighting “small works” by local artists. The show will continue throughout December.

The gallery is home to a spectrum of artists; three-dimensional art such as ceramics, jewelry, works of wood, glass, and metal, will accompany two-dimensional paintings, drawings, photographs, and relief prints.

“I love the variety of work that shows up in the gallery,” local artist Nathan Shields said.

Harbor Art Gallery, 114 N. Laurel St., is open 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. During the Second Saturday Art Walk, the gallery is open until 7 p.m. and visitors can meet with members of the artist cooperative.

The gallery showcases work by local artists Bob Stokes and Cindy Elstrom, Carolyn Guske, Robert Amaral, Kelly Coffey, Garret Delabarre, Terri Ench, Tammy Hall, David Johannessohn, Susan Kantowitz, Ruth Kaspin, Nancy McFaul, Gail McLain, Roger Mosley, Eric Neurath, Randy and Sallie Radock, Jodi Riverstone, Nathan Shields, Lance and Haley Snider, Eileen Webb and Kevin Willson.

Participate in NaNoWriMo

The North Olympic Library System is celebrating National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) in November with a series of “Come Write In” sessions to help writers build community, make progress on a novel, or write for fun.

People of all ages and all writing levels are welcome to participate. Each library branch will host an in person write-in where you can write and share inspiration or commiserate with other community members. Additionally, there will be two Saturday write-ins on Zoom, where attendees can chat with your fellow writers, and participate in writing challenges to get some words on the page.

The “Come Write In” schedule includes: 1-2 p.m. on Saturdays, Nov. 5 and Nov. 19, on Zoom; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., and 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.

Learn more and get the Zoom information at nols.org/NaNoWriMo.

For additional information about library programs and services, visit nols.org, email to discover@nols.org or follow North Olympic Library System on Facebook and Instagram.

‘Finding joy’ holiday event set at DCC

Sue Young will be speaking and giving women inspiration and motivation for the holidays at “Wonders of His Love: Finding Joy in the Holidays,” a special event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Dungeness Community Church, 45 Eberle Lane.

A fee applies; find more information and register at dcchurch.org (click on “events”).

Half of the proceeds will go to support Advent Conspiracy, an international movement whose stated purpose is “to bring a deeper meaning to Christmas” during the Christian season of Advent that immediately precedes it.

Time Out set at OTA

Enjoy an evening of music at Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N. Sequim Ave., with Time Out, set for 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11.

Members of the band are: Ann Brittain, vocals; Ed Donahue, trumpet and flugel horn; Andy Geiger, tenor saxophone; Jase Brown, guitar; Brennan Van Blair, bass; and Pete Harris, drums.

The group features songs from the Great American Songbook, Broadway shows, blues and easy listening.

Tickets are $15 and available online at olympictheatrearts.org or by calling the box office (360-683-7326) from 1-4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.