August in PT is in Full Swing with Music and Fun at Every Turn!
August 1, 2019 by bluegullinn
Enjoy Port Townsend
August in PT is in Full Swing with Music and Fun at Every Turn!
Party down in Port Townsend in August with live music all around town, Shakespeare in the Park and summer fairs for the whole family. You won’t want…
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Party down in Port Townsend in August with live music all around town, Shakespeare in the Park and summer fairs for the whole family. You won’t want to miss a minute!
The Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival heats up the park with “Blues in the Clubs” as a moveable feast of great music for all ages in various venues at Fort Worden State Park. One nightly wristband gives you the freedom to move around to all the venues throughout the evening, gaining the full benefit of the club experience. Centrum’s Blues faculty will play sets in all sorts of interesting combinations on Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3 from 8 pm – midnight. For more information, go to https://centrum.org/port-townsend-acoustic-blues-festival-performances/.
Key City Public Theatre is proud to present “The Merry Wives of Windsor” at Shakespeare in the Park this month. Jealousy, glamour, ego and lies. In this contemporary version of Shakespeare’s merry comedy, Sir John Falstaff returns to Chetzemoka Park with plans to hustle his way to comfortable retirement by seducing two of Windsor’s prominent wives. But these wealthy and witty women hold all the power throughout an outrageously funny picnic outing. The ladies finally have their day in this summer’s Shakespeare in the Park, adapted and directed by Denise Winter.
Performances run Aug. 2 through 25, outdoors in beautiful Chetzemoka Park (Jackson and Blaine Streets), Fridays through Sundays at 6 pm. All performances are Pay-What-You-Wish at the gate, with advance tickets costing $29, available at the playhouse box office at 360.385.KCPT (5278) or online at http://www.keycitypublictheatre.org/.
Audience members are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating on the grass and to dress warmly for when the sun goes down. Picnic fare is welcome. Concessions will also be sold.
The dock is still rockin’ for a few more weeks at the free, all-ages, outdoor Concerts on the Dock in downtown Port Townsend. Sponsored by the Port Townsend Main Street Program, the concerts will be Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, at the Pope Marine Park/City Dock Civic Plaza. Local vendors and a beer, wine and cider garden will contribute to the festive atmosphere. Help us “Go Green” by renting a reusable cup during the concert and returning it at the end of the show. So far this has dramatically reduced the amount plastic used at each concert. Seating opens at 4:30 pm, show starts at 5 pm and ends at 7:30 pm. Bring a chair or a blanket and settle in for some great tunes. For the list of bands, go to http://ptmainstreet.org/concerts-on-the-dock/.
The Jefferson County Fair welcomes you to this year’s Jammin’ Jungle-themed fair, August 9, 10 and 11. Meet farm animals up close. Cheer on riders as they put their horses through their paces. See the largest fruits, vegetables and flowers grown in Jefferson County. Hear music from fantastic bands and get your dancin’ boots on. Take a turn at riding the bull. Indulge in an elephant ear or a corn dog. Or watch the demo derby or mud drag. It’s everything a country fair should be—don’t miss it!
Open 10 am to 9 pm Friday and Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm Sunday. For more details and ticket info, visit http://jeffcofairgrounds.com.
The Olympic Music Festival (OMF) presents its 36th annual summer season in partnership with Centrum at Fort Worden. World-class chamber music performances take place at the Joseph F. Wheeler Theater, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm, August 10 through September 8. Programming also includes a free family concert on Sunday, August 25 from 10:30 am – noon at the Northwest Maritime Center.
Since the beginning of his tenure in 2014, OMF Artistic Director Julio Elizalde has electrified audiences by presenting world-class artists on the Olympic Peninsula in programs that center on the classical chamber music repertoire and, on occasion, venture into styles such as American folk music and jazz. To purchase tickets and for more detailed information about the performances, go to www.olympicmusicfestival.org or call 360.385.9699.
Photo by Deja View Photography
On August 17, the beloved Annual Uptown Street Fair and Parade celebrates 29 years of fun in Uptown and includes great local music, the Port Townsend Arts & Crafts Fair, the Jefferson County Farmers Market, tasty food on the street, free art activities for families and much more.
Come hang out with the Uptown businesses and neighbors for the day at this colorful community event. The Arts and Crafts Fair and Farmers Market begin at 9 am; kids’ activities follow from 10 am – 3 pm, and music from 10 am – 4:45 pm. The parade and awards are at 2 pm. Come make a day of it in historic, pedestrian-friendly Uptown. Lawrence Street and Tyler Street are closed for the Street Fair, as well as the Farmers Market location on Polk Street. Bring your appetite—there will be delicious local food vendors at the event. Coordinated by the Port Townsend Main Street Program and sponsored by generous local businesses. For more information, go to http://ptmainstreet.org.
The Art Port Townsend 21st Annual Artist Studio Tour is a festival of the visual arts featuring an open studio tour of local artists. The tour is the final event of the annual Art Port Townsend Festival. Professional artists open their studios to provide demonstrations and display their work in many different mediums such as oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastels, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, woodworking, fabric arts, glass and a variety of mixed media. This annual event is a “must see” for regional artists and art lovers. There is no charge for the self-guided tour, running August 17-18 from 10 am – 4 pm. For more information and a map of the studios, go to https://northwindarts.org/programs/studio-tour/
A new thing. A fun thing. An arts thing. This summer will find a fresh alternative for music and arts enthusiasts in THING, a new multidisciplinary event August 24 and 25 at Fort Worden. Produced by Seattle Theatre Group (STG) and Adam Zacks—STG’s Chief Programming Office and founder of the Sasquatch! Festival—this two-day event features a unique offering of tightly curated programming including music, comedy, film, dance, food, podcasts, visual arts, and…a mentalist. Go to www.thingnw.org for tickets, schedule and program info.
Don’t miss the party in August. Visit us for an amazing getaway and enjoy all things Port Townsend!
A Few Upcoming Events in September—Save the Dates!
43rd Annual Wooden Boat Festival, September 6-8
Olympic Music Festival at Fort Worden, September 1, 7 & 8
Centrum’s Ukulele Festival, September 11-15
20th Annual Port Townsend Film Festival, September 20-22
What is happening in Port Townsend and East Jefferson County July 25, 2019
July 25, 2019 by bluegullinn
What’s Happening in Port Townsend
Mind-Reading & Collaboration with Phina and Joey Pipia at PT Library.
This week’s Main Street’s Concerts on the Dock: The Micaela Kingslight Band.
The monthly Candlelight Concert brings the Summertime Singers.
Out at Fort Worden State Park are the Jazz Port Townsend Mainstage Concerts.
On Friday and Saturday hear The Pipia Sisters: an Evening of Music.
Saturday support the Edensaw Cancer Benefit with Soul Siren.
Sunday afternoon is the Port Townsend Summer Band at Pope Marine Park.
Please check ferry alerts for the Port Townsend/Coupeville (Keystone) route before arriving at the terminal. Make your reservations now. The Summer 2019 Schedule is here.
Music & Entertainment
| Thu, Jul 25th Centrum: Jazz Port Townsend – Jazz at Fort Worden |
| Thu, Jul 25th Main Street’s Concerts on the Dock: The Micaela Kingslight Band |
| Thu, Jul 25th Main Street’s Concerts on the Dock |
| Thu, Jul 25th Discovery Bay Brewing: Taproom Trivia |
| Thu, Jul 25th Disco Bay Detour: Open Mic Jam Session with Jillian |
Community
| Thu, Jul 25th Salmon Wagon at Food Co-op |
| Thu, Jul 25th Monthly East Jefferson County Memory Cafe |
| Sat, Jul 27th Port Townsend Saturday Farmers Market |
| Sat, Jul 27th The Mead Werks Tasting Room Open |
| Sun, Jul 28th Chimacum Farmers Market |
Arts & Crafts
| Thu, Jul 25th Art in the Library Exhibit |
| Thu, Jul 25th Jefferson Museum: Lockwood “Woody” Dennis Prints |
| Thu, Jul 25th Northwind Artist Showcase: Compare & Contrast |
| Thu, Jul 25th Northwind Arts Center: Sea Rites |
| Thu, Jul 25th The Gallery @ OAP Exhibit “Mother/Land” |
Film & Movies
| Thu, Jul 25th Wheel-In Motor Movies |
| Fri, Jul 26th Rose Theatre Movies |
| Fri, Jul 26th Uptown Theatre Movies |
| Fri, Jul 26th PT Library: Family Movie Night |
Dance & Movement
| Fri, Jul 26th Nia Fusion |
| Sun, Jul 28th Madrona MindBody Institute: Soulful Sunday – Community Dance Church |
| Mon, Jul 29th Finnriver: Intro to Lindy Hop |
| Wed, Jul 31st Centrum: Acoustic Blues Festival Blues Dance |
| Fri, Aug 2nd Quimper Grange: Partner Dance to Live Music |
Outdoor Recreation
| Thu, Jul 25th Port Townsend – San Juan Island Whale Watching Tour |
| Thu, Jul 25th 4 Hour Whale Watching Tour |
| Thu, Jul 25th 4 Hour Whale Watching Tour |
| Sat, Jul 27th PTMSC: Summer Puffin Cruises |
| Sat, Aug 3rd PTMSC: Summer Puffin Cruises |
Theatre & Drama
| Thu, Jul 25th PT Library: Mind-Reading & Collaboration with Phina and Joey Pipia |
| Fri, Aug 2nd KCPT: Shakespeare in the Park – Merry Wives of Windsor |
| Sat, Aug 3rd The Legend of Shakti and Shiva |
Reading & Lectures
| Thu, Jul 25th The Practice of Personal Storytelling: A Panel Discussion |
| Thu, Jul 25th The Castle: Silent Reading |
| Tue, Jul 30th Finnriver: Philosophy in the Barn |
| Wed, Jul 31st Disco Bay Detour: Wilderness Wednesdays |
| Fri, Aug 2nd JCHS First Friday Lecture Series: Coast Salish Art & Storytelling |
Classes & Workshops
| Thu, Jul 25th Prosper Bodyworks: Yoga for Backs |
| Thu, Jul 25th Prosper Bodyworks: (Hot) Hatha Yoga |
| Fri, Jul 26th Yoga at Madrona: Yoga Sculpt Friday |
| Fri, Jul 26th Yoga at Madrona: Yoga for Backs Friday |
| Fri, Jul 26th Yoga at Madrona: Yoga With Weights |
What’s Happening in Port Townsend
July 4, 2019 by bluegullinn
What’s Happening in Port Townsend
Today is the Old School 4th of July Celebrationand the Port Townsend Summer Band Independence Day Concert!
Friday is the Concerts in the Barn: Carpe Diem String Quartet with special guest, Jeff Midkiff.
First Friday Lecture Series: Interpretations of S’Klallam Totem Poles.
Quimper Grange Dance Party with special guest Hiroko Dennis!
Summer Puffin Cruises with PT Marine Science Center and the annual Swan School Picnic on the Pier on Saturday.
Take in 1845 – Art Installation by Artist Paula Stokes and other shows in town at the Monthly Art Walk.
At The Palindrome: Reggie Garrett & the SnakeOil Peddlers with J.A.M.
Please check ferry alerts for the Port Townsend/Coupeville (Keystone) route before arriving at the terminal. Make your reservations now. NOTE:The Summer 2019 Schedule is here.
Music & Entertainment
| Thu, Jul 4th Discovery Bay Brewing: 4th of July Party with the Retrofiers |
| Thu, Jul 4th Centrum: Fiddles on the Fourth |
| Thu, Jul 4th Finnriver: Fourth of July at Finnriver – Live Music with Gary Lilley & Ian Turner |
| Thu, Jul 4th Old Alcohol Plant: 4th of July & Stringology |
| Thu, Jul 4th Finnriver: Live Music with Jenny Jahlee |
Community
| Thu, Jul 4th Salmon Wagon at Food Co-op |
| Thu, Jul 4th Old School 4th of July Celebration |
| Fri, Jul 5th First Friday Campus Tour of NW School of Wooden Boatbuilding |
| Sat, Jul 6th Port Townsend Saturday Farmers Market |
| Sat, Jul 6th Jefferson County Solar Seminar, Tour & EV Roundup |
Arts & Crafts
| Thu, Jul 4th Art in the Library Exhibit |
| Thu, Jul 4th Northwind Artist Showcase: Compare & Contrast |
| Thu, Jul 4th Northwind Arts Center: Sea Rites |
| Thu, Jul 4th PT Gallery: Diane Gale & Tom Saknit |
| Thu, Jul 4th The Gallery @ OAP Exhibit “Mother/Land” |
Film & Movies
| Thu, Jul 4th Wheel-In Motor Movies |
| Fri, Jul 5th Rose Theatre Movies |
| Fri, Jul 5th Uptown Theatre Movies |
| Mon, Jul 8th Meaningful Movies: “Artifishal” |
Dance & Movement
| Fri, Jul 5th Nia Fusion |
| Fri, Jul 5th Quimper Grange: Dance Party Hiroko Dennis |
| Sun, Jul 7th Madrona MindBody Institute: Soulful Sunday – Community Dance Church |
Outdoor Recreation
| Thu, Jul 4th Port Townsend – San Juan Island Whale Watching Tour |
| Thu, Jul 4th 4 Hour Whale Watching Tour |
| Thu, Jul 4th 4 Hour Whale Watching Tour |
| Sat, Jul 6th PTMSC: Summer Puffin Cruises |
Reading & Lectures
| Fri, Jul 5th JCHS First Friday Lecture Series: Interpretations of S’Klallam Totem Poles |
| Tue, Jul 9th Finnriver: Philosophy in the Barn |
| Wed, Jul 10th Disco Bay Detour: Wilderness Wednesdays |
| Thu, Jul 11th PT Library: Jennifer Pharr Davis Talk |
Classes & Workshops
| Thu, Jul 4th Centrum: Festival of American Fiddle Tunes Workshop |
| Thu, Jul 4th Yoga on the 4th |
| Thu, Jul 4th Prosper Bodyworks: Yoga for Backs |
| Thu, Jul 4th Prosper Bodyworks: (Hot) Hatha Yoga |
| Fri, Jul 5th Centrum: Festival of American Fiddle Tunes Workshop |
Start Your Summer with a Bang in Port Townsend!
July 1, 2019 by bluegullinn
Start Your Summer with a Bang in Port Townsend!
Posted on July 1, 2019 by EnjoyPT
Start Your Summer with a Bang in Port Townsend!
Get set for fun on the 4th and some of the hottest music in the Pacific NW.
Summer is in full swing and promises to heat up even more with blazing hot events and activities throughout the month. We have performances that will get your blood pumping, your heart thumping and your feet stomping. Bring your family, your best friend, your sweetheart or come solo, but whatever you do, be sure to check out all the fun. Enjoy Port Townsend this summer!
Get set for fun on the 4th and some of the hottest music in the Pacific NW.
Summer is in full swing and promises to heat up even more with blazing hot events and activities throughout the month. We have performances that will get your blood pumping, your heart thumping and your feet stomping. Bring your family, your best friend, your sweetheart or come solo, but whatever you do, be sure to check out all the fun. Enjoy Port Townsend this summer!
Celebrate America’s birthday at Fort Worden and get ready for the biggest and best party of the year at the “Old School” 4th of July. Don’t miss an epic lineup of live entertainment, food vendors, field games, free root beer floats, a tug-of-war, watermelon eating contest, and a community portrait, all culminating in a glorious laser light show at 10:20 pm. The festivities begin at 4 pm on the parade grounds at Fort Worden. Headline sponsors for the event are Thunderbull Productions, the City of Port Townsend, the Friends of Fort Worden and Seattle Theater Group, along with many local businesses.
An ”Old School” 4th overlaps with Centrum’s Festival of Fiddle Tunes, a week-long immersion workshop presenting fiddle styles from specific regions of the world. Two performances will honor this American holiday: Fiddles on the Fourth is at 1:30 pm in the McCurdy Pavilion and at 7:30 pm, enjoy Fireworks and Fiddles featuring artists from Iowa, Georgia, Western Canada, New England and Louisiana Cajuns, also at the McCurdy Pavilion. For tickets, go to www.centrum.org.
photo by David Conklin
Rock the dock this summer at the free, all-ages, outdoor Concerts on the Dock, in downtown Port Townsend on the waterfront across from City Hall. The series, sponsored by the Port Townsend Main Street Program, runs every Thursday, July 11 through August 29, at the Pope Marine Park/City Dock Civic Plaza. Come to dance, see friends, enjoy a drink and have a bite. Local vendors and a beer/wine/cider garden will contribute to the festive atmosphere. Seating opens at 4:30 pm, show starts at 5 pm and ends at 7:30 pm. Bring chairs or blankets and settle in for some great tunes. For more into and details about the bands that are playing, go to www.ptmainstreet.org/concerts-on-the-dock/.
Centrum offers the Free Fridays at the Fort concert series July 5 through August 4, showcasing fiddle tunes, jazz and blues on the lawn of the Commons at Fort Worden and is free to the public. Performances begin at noon and go until 1 pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, a picnic lunch or grab something to go at Reveille in the Commons. In the rare event of inclement weather, alternative plans will be posted on www.centrum.org.
The wildly popular Olympic Music Festival presents its 36th annual summer concert series, offering 12 world-class performances of chamber music and other styles over six weekends, July 13 and 14, and August 10 through September 8. Concerts are presented in partnership with Centrum at Fort Worden.
Opening weekend celebrates the festival season with Art of the Violin I. Superstar Sarah Change joins pianist and OMF Artistic Director Julio Elizalde for an exclusive recital to kick off the summer season. Together, the duo explores treasures of the violin and piano repertoire including Beethoven’s powerful “Moonlight” and “Appassionata sonatas,” Bazzini’s demonic Round of the Goblins; and Ravel’s dazzling gypsy fantasy, Tzigane. Buy tickets early as space if limited and expected to sell out: www.olympicmusicfestival.org
Jazz Port Townsend is the perfect opportunity to experience excellent musicians, soak up a weekend of jazz in a seaside paradise and participate in a wide array of mainstage and nightclub performances, July 25-27. Artistic Director John Clayton inspires a true sense of family during this special week of events that showcases internationally-known performers in new and unexpected pairings. Jazz Port Townsend has emerged as one of the leading jazz festivals in the nation.
Festival mainstage performances take place in Fort Worden State Park’s 1200-seat McCurdy Pavilion. Jazz Port Townsend also features the popular Jazz in the Clubs series, in venues throughout Fort Worden. Come alive with the sounds of jazz. Jazz in the Clubs: Thursday, July 25, 8-11 pm, Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27, 10 pm – 12:30 am. Mainstage Concerts: Friday, July 26, 7:30 pm, Saturday, July 27, 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm. For more information, go to www.centrum.org/jazz-port-townsend-performances/.
A few upcoming events later this summer—Save the Dates!
Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival, July 28-August 4. www.centrum.org
Olympic Music Festival at Fort Worden, August 10-September 8, www.olympicmusicfestival.org
Key City Public Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Park, The Merry Wives of Windsor, August 1-25, www.keycitypublictheare.org
Jefferson County Fair, August 9-11, www.jeffcofairgrounds.com
Uptown Street Fair, August 17, www.ptmainstreet.org
Concerts on the Dock, every Thursday in August, www.ptmainstreet.org
Wooden Boat Festival, September 6-8, www.woodenboat.org
Pack up your dancin’ shoes, favorite shorts, best hat, music-loving friends and family, and head to Port Townsend for some epic fun and sizzling hot summer events this month. We can’t wait to see you!
Start Your Summer with a Bang in Port Townsend!
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Love from Japan
June 1, 2017 by bluegullinn
Love from Japan
Love from Japan! We receive many comments from our guest over the past 2o years. Here is just one example from a Mom and Daughter that stayed with us just yesterday. In each guest room we have a diary book for guest to make write comments in. Over the years we have seen many comments in these books. Everything from how great their stay at our in was, to great places to dine and what to see and do in the area. We hope you can visit the Blue Gull Inn Bed & Breakfast and share your comments in our diary. You can make a reservation right on line at www.bluegullinn.com or just give us a call at 360-379-3241. Port Townsend is known for great dining, shopping and FUN. For a list of things to see and do in Port Townsend, WA. Check out www.enjoypt.com.
Thank you so much for staying with us and your nice comments!
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your visit.
The ND Hill House is also the Blue Gull Inn B&B
Nathaniel D. Hill House
Built: 1868
Location: 1310 Clay Street Uptown Port Townsend, WA
The ND Hill House was built by the Hill Family in 1868. It is one of the first homes built in Port Townsend, WA. Port Townsend was incorporated in 1851 and is one of the oldest cities in Washington State. Dr. Hill was the local Pharmacist, owning the ND Hill & Sons Pharmacy. He had locations in both downtown and at one point in Uptown as well. Keep in mind that in that time period a pharmacy would also sell what we call hardware today. The ND Hill building still stands today on the corner of Water and Quincy streets, in downtown Port Townsend, WA. ND Hill became one of the most successful and well-respected men to live in what was the Washington Territory. He was the first manufacturer of medicinal drugs. ND Hill was a very hard working businessman and became in many commercial businesses. For example, banking, railroads, saw mills, hardware, and telegraph companies. He was a territorial representative and County Commissioner. He became one of the leaders in the drive for Statehood in Washington.
ND Hill came to Port Townsend in 1868 with his wife, Sallie Hazeltine Haddock Hill and their two sons, Robert Crosby Hill and Howard Hazeltine Hill.
It is hard to imagine the ND Hill House was built 3 years after the end of the Civil War in the United States.
The Hill Family resided in the home at 1310 Clay Street for 90 years until 1958. At that time the house was sold by Hill’s granddaughter, Sally Hill. She was the last family member to live in the house. She was an elderly woman by that time, who had returned to Port Townsend to care for her father, Howard Hill who was 90 years old. No longer able to climb stairs, he slept on a day bed in the dining room.