A&E briefs — Nov. 8, 2023

November 8, 2023 1:30 am
Photo courtesy of Peninsula Fiber Artists / “Faces of the 40s” is a shirt created by Sequim’s Linda Carlson using digitally-printed fabric she designed with scans of illustrations from 1940s issues of the Saturday Evening Post, Colliers and other magazines.
Photo courtesy of Peninsula Fiber Artists / “Faces of the 40s” is a shirt created by Sequim’s Linda Carlson using digitally-printed fabric she designed with scans of illustrations from 1940s issues of the Saturday Evening Post, Colliers and other magazines.

Accordion social on tap

The Sequim Accordion Social is set for 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at the Shipley Center, 921 E. Hammond St. All accordionists are invited to bring their instruments and play a selection or two. Accordion lovers and dancers are also welcome. A suggested $5 donation is requested to help with room rental.

The featured player will be Doris Osgood.

For more information, call 360-452-0191.

Dance at the Sequim Elks

Dawn Martin and Steve Anderson will play favorite songs from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s from 6-8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, at the Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Road. Russ Lowry will join them on drums.

Cost is $10 for Elks members, $12 for guests.

Out Loud Story Slam set

Out Loud Story Slam returns to Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N. Sequim Ave., at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10.

“Everyone is invited to drop their name in the bag to share a five-minute true personal story on the theme, however you interpret it,” organizer Jeanné Sparks said. “If your name gets pulled, you get on the stage to share.

“Of course, the event needs an audience, and everyone is welcome to come to listen, there is no pressure to be a teller.”

Tickets are $15 at the door, online at olympictheatrearts.org or call the box office (360-683-7326) between 1-4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.

Get more information about how story slams work, what the judges are looking for and more at clallamstorypeople.org. Or, visit facebook.com/outloudstoryslam.

Cat’s Meow coming to The Fifth

Get ready to jive, swing and dance the afternoon away as The Fifth Avenue presents a live music event featuring The Cat’s Meow Band from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 500 West Hendrickson Road.

The Cat’s Meow Band is a local a quintet known for their toe-tapping swing-era and other danceable tunes. Tickets are $5 per person.

The Fifth Avenue’s culinary experts will also be on hand to prepare refreshments for event-goers.

‘Searching for Goya’ in PA

Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca presents “Searching for Goya” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, in the Donna M. Morris Theater at the Field Arts & Events Hall, 201 W. Front St., Port Angeles.

“Searching for Goya” features an ensemble of dancers, singers and musicians who push the boundaries of traditional flamenco with a theatrical flair that transports the audience on a journey through Goya’s imagination.

Tickets, ranging from $25 to $75, are available at fieldhallevents.org.

“Having artistic companies spend significant time in our community is one of Field Hall’s goals,” said Steve Raider-Ginsburg, Executive Director of Field Arts & Events Hall. “Artistic residencies open the doors for a vibrant exchange between artists and our community. We’re thrilled to offer this extended exchange with such a world-renowned group of artists.”

For more information and ticket purchases, visit fieldhallevents.org. or call the Field Hall Box Office at 360-477-4679, x1.