Medieval Faire transforms fairgrounds
The Clallam County Fairgrounds will be transported to medieval times as the Shire of Druim Doineann (pronounced DROOM DOyn-yan) celebrates spring with Maypole XXIII. On Saturday, May 7, costumed members of the Society for Creative Anachronism organization will gather at the fairgrounds and set up camp for a weekend of activities open to the public. These include armored displays of medieval combat on the field of honor, strolling lords, ladies and bards, thrown weapons, archery competitions, arts and sciences demonstrations, and a dance around the Maypole. Admission is free, with donations accepted to help the organization pay for renting the fairgrounds.
Clallam and Jefferson counties are known as the “Shire of Druim Doineann” in the Society for Creative Anachronism’s Kingdom of An Tir. For more information, see www.druim-doineann.org.
Arts group sets meeting
The next meeting of Olympic Peninsula Arts Association will be Thursday, April 28, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Parrish Hall, 525 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim. The social time starts at 9:30 a.m. and the business meeting is at 10 a.m. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. The presenter will be Regie Saxerud, a multifaceted artist and designer from Port Angeles.
Master carvers, artists to share totem pole process
Master carver Dale Faulstich and artisans Bud Turner and Dusty Humphries will discuss the the steps they took to create the Sequim Totem Pole from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Community Center, 1033 Old Blyn Highway, Blyn. Faulstich will tell some of the stories of the more than 40 poles carved for the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe during his career. He also will show some private pieces of artwork he created.
Accordionists unite
The Shipley Center, 921 E. Hammond St., Sequim, will host a Sequim Accordion Social from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 8. Players of all levels are encouraged to bring their accordion and play 1-3 pieces. The intent of the social is to have a supportive and friendly atmosphere where players can play and everyone can enjoy some great music. The featured player for the second half of the afternoon will be Lyle Schaefer who has played professionally for over 50 years. There is a suggested donation of $3 to cover room rental.
Area students slated to audition for scholarships
The public is invited to attend the Monday Musicale auditions at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 1. The auditions will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 139 W. Eighth St., Port Angeles. Graduating seniors are competing for scholarship awards. Students will perform vocal and instrumental selections. The awards are announced that afternoon. Refreshments are served while the judges make their decisions. There is no charge.
FolkSong Fantasia debuts
The NorthWest Womens’ Chorale presents a spring concert filled with music, a fun-filled sing along and special appearances and surprises. There will be two venues: Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church in Sequim at 7 p.m. Friday, May 6, and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Port Angeles at 7 p.m. Monday, May 9.
The Chorale is conducted by Joy Lingerfelt in collaboration with pianist Kristen Quigley Brye. Concert offerings include gospel music, spirituals, Appalachian songs and pieces from the African continent, Finland, Iraq, the British Isles and Korea.
FolkSong Fantasia encompasses folk songs from around the world including traditional favorites as well as unique expressions from distant lands.
PoetrySLAM planned
Celebrate National Poetry Month at the 2016 Clallam County PoetrySLAM for young poets in grades 7-8 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St. SLAM contestants will read their original work and compete for prizes. This event is free and open to the public. Contestants in this culminating event represent the winners of several elimination rounds held in local classrooms and at the library. For more information, visit www.nols.org or call call the library at 417-8500 ext. 7733.
