A&E briefs — Aug. 14, 2024
Published 1:30 am Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Omann’s driftwood art in spotlight
Art by Sequim driftwood sculptor Molly Omann is featured at the Sequim Museum & Arts, 544 N. Sequim Ave., in September.
Her pieces are created from driftwood sourced from local private beaches. Included in the museum display are various life-sized sculptures of wildlife, including a great blue heron snatching a crappie from a pool of water created with epoxy resin and mixed medium birds of prey incorporating authentic antlers in the wing structures. Photos of Omann’s multiple driftwood sculptures will also be on display.
Omann has lived on the Olympic Peninsula for 21 years and she has worked in the art field for 40 years including art instructor at the Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center (now the YMCA), school volunteer art instructor, and graphic designer for Sound Publishing. See her work online at driftwoodsculptor.com.
Sequim Museum & Arts hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday. See sequimmuseum.com.
Skwim Toastmasters to host open mic event
Calling all storytellers (and listeners): Skwim Toastmasters hosts an Open Mic Storytelling Night, from 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, with the theme of “My First Time.”
Take part in person at at the KSQM 91.5 FM broadcasting offices at 609 W. Washington St., or online. Register at SkwimOpenMic.eventbrite.com.
This event is free and open to the public.
Liubov Ananeva, Skwim Toastmasters member and event organizer and emcee for the open mic, will take names of willing tellers, and draw nine out of the hat to participate.
“We invite you to share your tales, listen to captivating stories, and connect with fellow enthusiasts,” Ananeva said.
Skwim Toastmasters is part of Toastmasters International, a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that “empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.” The Sequim club meets every Tuesday from 7-8:30 pm at the KSQM offices. Some members join the meeting on Zoom; join through the link at skwimtm.org.
Woodturners to meet
The Strait Turners Woodturning Club meets at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug 17, at the Gardiner Community Center, 980 Old Gardiner Road.
This month, club member Ted Lund will demonstrate how to turn an ovaloid two-handled platter.
The group meets the third Saturday of the month at the Gardiner Community Center
For more information, see StraitTurners.org or email to lisakbrice@gmail.com.
Herbal Fair in Quilcene
The Northwest Herbal Fair is set for Aug. 16-18 at the Lake Leland Amphitheater just outside of Quilcene.
Organizers describe the vent as a “friendly and open gathering centering herbal wellness, ecology, ethnobotanicals and more.”
Since its inception in 1996, the fair has drawn herbal enthusiasts from across the Pacific Northwest for networking, education and celebration. This year’s fair, organizers note, looks to be one of the largest yet, with a potential to match the 2011 record of 75 presenters and 125 workshops. The 2024 event vendor village features more than 50 vendors offering a variety of herbal products.
This year’s fair will also feature an lineup of musical performances from bands such as Rafe Pearlman, Three Wheels Turning, Trillian Green and the Sweater Weather String Bands.
See nwherbalfair.com for ticket pricing; work-trade opportunities and scholarships are also available.
PT to host annual Uptown Street Fair
The Uptown Street Fair set in historic Uptown Port Townsend brings together live entertainment, the Port Townsend Arts & Crafts Fair, Port Townsend Farmers Market, local food, free art activities, the Uptown Street Fair Parade, the Uptown Pub Beer Garden and much more from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17.
The farmer’s market is open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. while the arts and crafts fair and outdoor beer garden hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Children’s art activities coordinated by PT Artscape are set for 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and Family Story Time with Judith Bows is scheduled for 11-11:30 a.m.
The entertainment schedule includes: 9-10 a.m., Kiwanis Stars of Tomorrow winner Yo-yo extraordinaire Eliot Minarchek; 10 a.m., Heard of Cats; 11 a.m., Ginnie Porter and George Radebaugh (jazz classics); noon-1 p.m., Intensive Porpoises; 1:10-1:45 p.m., Jack Dwyer and Jack Tierney; 2 p.m., The Unbelievably Colorful Yet Brief Uptown Street Fair Parade (no political or religious entries); 2:25 p.m., Unexpected Brass Band jam; 2:45-4 p.m., Afterlife Giftshop; and, 4:15-5p.m., DJ LunchLady.
This event is made possible by local business sponsors, collaborating nonprofits and the City of Port Townsend. The Uptown Street Fair is part of Soundcheck, a reimagined local arts festival under the auspices of the Port Townsend Creative District.
For more information about the Uptown Street Fair, visit ptmainstreet.org. For the complete Soundcheck lineup, visit ptsoundcheck.com.
Children’s choir reforms
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is hosting the second year of the Young Voices Choir, a program for children ages 4-10. Starting September 18th, this weekly Wednesday choir (4-4:45 p.m.) offers an introduction to music through games and interactive learning.
Participants will engage in singing, pitch matching and rhythm while developing life skills. The fall choir season culminates in a Christmas Pageant.
Parents are invited to join the first rehearsal and are welcome to drop in anytime.
For more details or to register, contact Holy Trinity’s office at 360-452-2323 or email Noah Smith at noah.smith201@gmail.com.
