PC jazz ensemble to offer ‘Jazz at the PUB’
The community is invited to “Jazz at the PUB,” at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, in the Pirate Union Building at Peninsula College, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.
The series is an informal chance to hear the Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Dr. David P. Jones. The free concert features Robbin Eaves on vocals and a 12-piece jazz band.
“It’s a great way to encounter jazz, and provides a chance for PC faculty, administrators, and staff to take a break from their busy day with live jazz as the attraction,” Jones said. “And, of course, the community is always welcome. Come on down and celebrate springtime! I promise we will actually have some springtime weather by then.”
The band will perform Duke Ellington’s ballad, “I’ve Got It Bad (and That Ain’t Good)” featuring the Ensemble’s talented tenor saxophonists. Also on the bill will be Sonny Rollin’s classic, “Oleo”, and music by Wayne Shorter, Wes Montgomery, Bill Holman and others. Two new works by Jones will receive their world premieres.
Eaves, accompanied by a smaller version of the band, will sing “It Might As Well Be Spring” by Rodgers and Hammerstein, and the touching Johnny Mandel/Paul Webster movie song, “The Shadow of Your Smile.” She will also perform “Lover Man” made famous by Billie Holiday.
Performers in the band represent some of the top jazz musicians that the North Olympic Peninsula has to offer, including Jeff Dingle (trombone) and Kendall Melton (bass) from Sequim.
From Port Angeles are Ciara Olea (flute), Dick “Doc” Thorson (tenor sax), Ian Nickel (tenor sax), Jim Bradbury (trumpet), Ken Young (trumpet), Jack Council (trumpet), Marge Rosen (drum set), Kendall Melton (bass), Max Larsen (bass) and Jones (keyboards/director). John Adams (alto sax + bass clarinet) hails from Port Townsend, and Robbin Eaves makes the weekly trek from Joyce.
Currently, showing vaccination-status and masking are optional at the college.
PC to stage ‘Medea’
Euripides’ tragic tale of love, hate, and betrayal graces the stage of the Little Theatre at Peninsula College, beginning at 7:30 p.m. for one night only: Saturday, June 4.
For the first time since the pandemic forced the drama department to close its doors, PC presents “Medea,” directed by veteran actor, director, and designer Richard Stephens, and produced by Dr. Lara Starcevich, chair of the drama department. (parental advisory: mature content includes graphic violence)
After the show, there will be a “talkback” session when audience members can ask questions of the director, design team and cast.
Tickets are available at the door by offering a cash donation. The show is free to PC students. Proceeds for the one-time show go to support Healthy Families of Clallam County.
A streamed version of the event will be available June 10-24 at bit.ly/3kHEpfy.
For more information, contact Starcevich at lstarcevich@pencol.edu.
Secret Garden Tour tickets on sale now
After a two-year hiatus, the Secret Garden Tour, organized by the Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation (JCMGF), returns on Saturday, June 18.
The tour offers seven diverse gardens, organizers note — including a novel food garden, a Great Picks sustainable garden, cozy cottage styles and spacious ornamental landscapes.
Tickets are available at the Port Townsend Garden Center, Secret Garden Nursery, Shold Landscape Products and Garden Center, Chimacum Corner Farm Stand, and online at brownpapertickets.com/event/5446440.
Cost is $15 for advance tickets and $20 for day-of tickets. Day-of-the-event tickets will be sold at the Port Townsend Library.
