A&E briefs — June 30, 2021

June 30, 2021 1:30 am
Olympic Theatre Arts’ volunteer Shakespearean actors are pictured here “on tour” in March of 2020. OTA is seeking volunteers to help staff its first outdoor Renaissance Faire fundraiser slated for August. Photo courtesy of Olympic Theatre Arts
Olympic Theatre Arts’ volunteer Shakespearean actors are pictured here “on tour” in March of 2020. OTA is seeking volunteers to help staff its first outdoor Renaissance Faire fundraiser slated for August. Photo courtesy of Olympic Theatre Arts

Movement Storytimes set at NOLS branches

As part of the Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites children and their caregivers to join Movement Storytimes in the Park.

The program will also be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., and 2 p.m. at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 Peabody St., on Thursday, July 22. This outdoor storytime will also be held every Friday during July at 10:30 a.m. at Tillicum Park in Forks .

Register at nols.org or at a local NOLS branch; registration for all Movement Storytimes is required.

Movement Storytimes feature songs, rhymes, and stories for movers and shakers. Children age 5 and younger are taught to strengthen their bodies and brains with creative movements, and explore their imaginations while balancing, creating rhythm and becoming active participants. These programs will work on both large and fine motor skills, spatial awareness and help improve balance and coordination, program organizers say.

Buhler in spotlight for next Music Where You Park event

KSQM 91.5 FM’s Music Where You Park series continues with local musician Craig Buhler at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at the George Washington Inn, 939 Finn Hall Road, Port Angeles.

Buhler showcases his musical talent playing jazz clarinet, saxophone and is a member of the rock band Honk. The live music will start at 6 p.m., or tune into KSQM 91.5 FM to hear his recorded interview with his music. To participate in some free drawings, cars must be in place by 6:30 p.m.

Each Tuesday evening through July 27, KSQM spotlights a different musician in an announced location at various locations of the Olympic Peninsula. Free drawings for prizes will awarded and winners announced over the air. Guests are invited to stroll the grounds of most locations and listen to tunes; food and beverages will be available, or bring a picnic supper.

For more about the series and/or KSQM, call 360-681-0000 or email to office@ksqmfm.com.

Volunteers sought for Renaissance Faire

Volunteer auxiliary/atmosphere actors needed for Olympic Theatre Arts’ first outdoor Renaissance Faire, slated to take place Aug. 21-22.

In creating a Renaissance atmosphere, event organizers are in search of beefeaters, wenches, pagers and game players, amongst other roles. Casting is being done now.

The faire is also in need a flute player, face painters and crystal ball reader. The games will be from the Renaissance era and will be taught beforehand. No acting experience is necessary, but “a keen interest in having frolicking fun is a must,” organizers say.

For more information, email to office@olympictheatrearts.org or call OTA at 360-683-7326.