‘Women in Shakespeare’ plus wine, dessert on tap
Join Anna Andersen, director of The “Taming” of the Shrew, and Janet Lucas, Dean of Arts and Sciences at Peninsula College, as they delve into the realm of women in Shakespeare — as seen through the eyes of the #MeToo generation — at the Women in Shakespeare-Wine & Dessert Talk, set for 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 12, at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, 1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd.
Cost is $25 (at the door). A brief history of the plight of women in Shakespeare’s time will be followed by an examination of some of his most notable female characters. The evening’s conversation pairs with flour-less chocolate cake and choice of red or white wine.
Call 360-457-3532, email to pafac@olypen.com or see www.pafac.org/women-in-shakespeare.html for more information.
Book group examines ‘If Today Be Sweet’
The Second Saturday Book Discussion Group talks about Thrity Umrigar’s “If Today Be Sweet” at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.
In the novel, the recently widowed Tehmina Sethna is asked to choose between continuing her old life in India and starting a new one in an unfamiliar country with her son, his American wife and their child.
To participate, simply read the book and attend the discussion; no reservations are needed, and drop-ins are welcome. To view a complete list of 2019 Book Discussion Group selections, visit www.nols.org/book-discussion-groups.
Copies of the title are available in various formats including regular print, large print, audiobook on CD and downloadable eBook, which may be requested online by visiting the library catalog at www.nols.org; a limited number of copies of each book discussion selection are available at the library.
For more information, visit www.nols.org, email to discover@nols.org or call 360-683-1161.
Concerts in the Barn series kicks off July 5
Organizers of Concerts in the Barn announced the program’s third season of free chamber music concerts held in its iconic barn in Quilcene. This year, the season begins on Friday, July 5, and continues each weekend through July 21.
The farm opens to visitors at noon each concert day. At 1 p.m., the barn doors open for patrons to reserve seats, either on pews or hay bales in the loft. Concerts begin at 2 p.m.; no tickets are required.
This year, Concerts in the Barn features the Carpe Diem String Quartet, featuring Concerts in the Barn veterans first violinist Charles Wetherbee and violist Korine Fujiwara, with second violinist Marisa Ishikawa and cellist Gregory Sauer.
On Friday, July 5, mandolinist/composer Jeff Midkiff joins the quartet to perform traditional folk and fiddling tunes as well as original compositions. On July 6 and 7, Carpe Diem and Midkiff perform Midkiff’s string quintet “Gypsy” as well as music composed by Fujiwara. The Quartet also will perform Samuel Barber’s American string quartet.
For more about the series, see ConcertsInTheBarn.org, email to concertsinthebarn@gmail.com or call 360-732-0732.
Accordion social set in Sequim
Charlie Brown of Gig Harbor is the featured player at the next Sequim Accordion Social, slated for 1-4 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at the Shipley Center, 921 E. Hammond St.
A $2-$3 admission donation is requested at the door to help pay for the rental of the room. All players are asked to bring their accordion and a song or two to play for the crowd. Accordion lovers and dancers are invited as well.
Brown is a veteran of the Nevada lounge circuit, was a headliner at the Top of the Wheel at Harvey’s Casino and The Sahara in Lake Tahoe and often appeared there in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. He toured Europe for more than two years in the early 1960s, and played the cruise ship SS Universe in the 1980s.
Harding, Falk picked artists of month
Debbie Harding and Barb Falk are July Artists of the Month at One of a Kind Art Gallery, 115 E. Railroad Ave., Port Angeles.
Harding, a pastel artist who moved with her husband Casey from Santa Rosa to Sequim, is a member of the Olympic Peninsula Art Association and was the artist/presenter at the group’s March meeting. She was selected by Olympic Theater Arts to do the artwork for their upcoming musical, “Quilters” and was juried into the Blue Whole Gallery January show in 2019.
Falk comes from a large family in Wisconsin, she developed a strong love and respect for animals and the great outdoors, as reflected in many of her acrylic paintings. A member of the Olympic Peninsula Art Association, Falk’s work has been displayed at various businesses and shows throughout the area.
Owned by Mary Comeau, One of a Kind Art Gallery represents more than 40 artist encompassing a variety of media and showcases two artists each month. See www.oneofakindartgallery.com.
