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 & East Jefferson County! July 25, 2019
July 25, 2019 by bluegullinn
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!
Whats happening in Port Townsend
June 28, 2019 by bluegullinn
Fire Boat
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Sunrise over Port Townsend
| What’s Happening in Port Townsend & East Jefferson County! June 27, 2019 |
| Loads of fun classes for kids this summer!
Thursday there’s a Farewell Party for City Manager David Timmons at PT Library. This month’s Candlelight Concert presents An Evening of Gospel and Songs of Spirit. Take in a Summer Puffin Cruise with the PT Marine Science Center. Enjoy a summer after with Port Townsend Summer Band at Chetzemoka Park.
Final weekend! Through June 30th at Key City Public Theatre is a summer performance of “The Decline and Fall of the Entire World as Seen through the Eyes of Cole Porter,” A Musical Revue.
Please check ferry alerts for the Port Townsend/Coupeville (Keystone) route before arriving at the terminal. Make your reservation now. Route is reduced to one-boat into early July. |
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Thursday June 27 Discovery Bay Brewing: Taproom Trivia Candlelight Concert: An Evening of Gospel and Songs of Spirit Cellar Door: Diane Trani with the Al Harris Trio The Palindrome: Winery Comedy Tour Sirens Pub: Karaoke featuring Louie’s World Friday June 28 PT Vineyards: Wine Down Fridays Discovery Bay Brewing: Bruce Hooke Marrowstone Vineyards: Caribe Live Finnriver: Stephanie Doenges of Bread & Gravy Uptown Pub: Songwriters’ Showcase Saturday June 29 Discovery Bay Brewing: Estrella Roja Marrowstone Vineyards: Angie & Caribe Steel Band Old Alcohol Plant: The Hounds of Townsend Disco Bay Detour: Baylin and MaeDea LadyLaRose Cellar Door: Throwback DJ Party Sirens Pub: Samara Jade and Band Sunday June 30 Port Townsend Summer Band: Chetzemoka Park Theatre & Performing Arts Thru June 30 Sunday June 30 Community Events Thursday June 27 PT Library: Farewell Party for City Manager David Timmons Saturday June 29 Chetzemoka (čičməhán) Trail Grand Opening & Dedication Readings & Lectures Thursday June 27 Arts & Crafts June Classes & Workshops Recreation & Sports Daily Port Townsend-San Juan Island Whale Watching Tour 4 Hour Whale Watching Tour (2x/day) Saturday June 29 Sunday June 30 Forest Bathing & Contemplative Walking Film & Movies June Saturday June 28 |
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February 27, 2019 by bluegullinn
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Olympic Peninsula Red Wine, Cider and Chocolate Tour – Feb 9-10 & 16-18, 2019
February 5, 2019 by bluegullinn
Olympic Peninsula Red Wine, Cider and Chocolate Tour – Feb 9-10 & 16-18, 2019
Red Wine, Cider & Chocolates
Olympic Peninsula Red Wine, Cider and Chocolate Tour – Feb 9-10 & 16-18, 2019
Enjoy our annual Olympic Peninsula Red Wine, Cider and Chocolate Tour! Let your temptations run wild with our unmatched extraordinary blends of Washington grapes, apples and pears – paired with decadent chocolate & local culinary fare. You’ll fall head over heels with Olympic Peninsula Wineries & Cideries, during the Olympic Peninsula Red Wine, Cider and Chocolate Tour. This tour takes place over two scrumptious weekends to allow you to savor each venue’s offerings. Our new release varietals and culinary offerings will satisfy every palate and have you falling in love with every sip.
Tickets for this self guided tour are available on-line for $40 or $45 at the wineries or cideries and are non-refundable. These tickets include a souvenir wine glass, wine and cider tastings at each location as well as sensational chocolate pairings. Visitors who get their ticket stamped at all nine tasting rooms will be entered into a drawing for a love inspired gift basket. Purchase tickets here.
All venues will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day for the tour and some venues may have extended hours for non-tour visits. Tasting fees for those not participating in the ticketed event will be $10 per person at each winery or cidery.
The Olympic Peninsula Wineries encourage responsible wine touring and recommend that you have a designated driver in your group. Designated drivers do not need to purchase a ticket and are always welcome to taste the food. While children are allowed in the tasting rooms, you must be 21 or over to purchase tickets and/or participate in wine and cider tasting.
Eaglemount Winery & Cidery: Join Eaglemount with chocolate serenade, delicious caramel sauce paired with our lineup of ciders, wines and meads with the new release of Brambleberry Burn Cider and wine release of Tempranillo you’ll fall in love with Eaglemount again and again.
Harbinger Winery: Attention Wine Lovers and Chocoholics!
The Red Wine, Cider and Chocolate Tour is your ticket to unabashedly celebrate several great things at the same time; the survival of another cold, dark January, the anticipation of blooming romance, and the celebration of red wine, hard cider and gourmet chocolate. The Harbinger crew has been surfing through an ocean of wine and chocolate pairings and gleaning tattered and wine- stained notes to create the ultimate palatial experience for you on the subject.
Also in the works is the highly provocative VIP Reserve tasting for those daring enough to step behind the velvet curtains of the Kitty Kat Lounge. Sample Harbinger Winery’s gold medal and reserve wines with handmade aphrodisiac chocolates and prepare to have your preconceived beliefs warped with mind-bending creations.
We hope to see you at Harbinger Winery for this much anticipated, once-a-year chocolate extravaganza!
FairWinds Winery: visitors can have fun dipping tasty tidbits from salty pretzels to sweet strawberries in the chocolate fountain and discover a favorite pairing with our current wine releases, including the popular Port O’ Call.
Finnriver Farm & Cidery: At Finnriver, we will seek to delight the senses with tantalizing tastes of our decadent brandywines and our farm crafted ciders, including our orchard series Golden Russet Cider, botanical Solstice Saffron Cider, our beloved Raspberry Brandywine and newly released Chai Brandywine. Also enjoy samples of chocolate delights or purchase a hot meal from the Finnriver Kitchen or one of our wonderful weekend food vendors: Dented Buoy woodfired pizza or Hama Hama oysters and chowder! We will also have live music Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon.
Marrowstone Vineyards: Marrowstone Vineyards is excited to share their red wine and chocolate offerings to help shake off those winter blues! For the wine, cider and chocolate experience we will be pouring our red wines with a taste of sweet as well as savory. Silverwater Café will be providing us with delectable turtle fudge, and some decadently rich chocolate mousse truffles. For our savory option they are preparing cacao spice rubbed lamb skewers. These tasty bites of sweet and savory, paired with our red wines is something you will absolutely not want to miss out on.
Wind Rose Cellars: Wind Rose Cellars plans an exciting and educational experience when you visit our tasting room.
We will pour some of our award-winning reds paired with local chocolatier Yvonne Yokota. Yvonne will also be on site with chocolate truffles along with her delicious chocolate bark.
We will pour the following wines: 2013 Primitivo, 2014 Field Blend Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012 Nebbiolo, 2014 Bravo Rosso, 2015 Hunters Red and our ever so popular 2017 Muscato. We have some special sales going on as well. We also plan to have our VIP bar open pouring some of our rare and super limited produced wines.
We also have live music planned:
- February 8th “Dawn Martin” local keyboardist who really packs the house. 7-9pm
- February 9th Forest Beutel” regional one-man band that plays blues. 7-9 pm
- February 14th Blue Skyz Jazz local jazz Trio performing from 6-8pm
- February 15th “Tony Flaggs Band” local trio that plays a mixture of rock with a little bluegrass. 7-9pm
- February 16th “Sarah Shea and Chez Jazz” local jazz vocalist that will amaze you with her vocals. 7-9pm
Join us if you can. We’d love to show you our spin on Italian varietals grown in Washington State.
Camaraderie Cellars: we like to think that red wine and dark chocolate applied internally is just what the doctor orders to sustain your good health. Sips of varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo, as well as Bordeaux-styled blends will certainly fill the bill. Add to that, tasty bittersweet chocolate heart cookies and dark chocolate bark bites. And to highlight savory chocolate, the Cocoa Spiced pulled pork will be back by popular demand. Enjoy tastings in our new Ridge Room. Toasting good health for all! Great discounts will help add to your cellar.
Olympic Cellars: Olympic Cellars welcomes you. It is our 40th Anniversary and in celebration, we will release our first ever Pinot Noir with a special commemorative label.
We are really excited to have ‘We Do Fudge’ of Sequim back on-site pairing the perfect fudge flavors with two new limited-release wines.
Petite Sirah, 2015 -This is our first vintage of this delicious full-bodied, well-balanced wine which tastes of juicy plum and raspberry.
Petit Verdot, 2015 – The mouth feel is plush, and the taste is distinctive for the espresso, bitter chocolate overtones to its plump core of black currant and blueberry flavors.
Last year’s favorite pairing of White Port and carrot cake fudge will also be back. Yumm! As always, we will have a variety of red and white wines available to sample.
You will also enjoy sampling some fun nibbles in the cellar and taking advantage of special discounts to stock up your cellar.
Port Townsend Vineyards: Come visit us on the Red Wine, Cider & Chocolate tour and taste a sneak peak of our highly-anticipated Discovery Rosé! Attendees will receive the first tastes of this year’s vintage. We’ll also be pouring our 2017 Merlot and 2016 Pinot Noir, delightfully paired with truffles from Elevated Chocolate and other snacks. Come walk through the tank hall to view operations and settle in inside our heated Discovery Room Pavilion.
Red Wine in Port Townsend
February 3, 2018 by bluegullinn
Red Wine and Chocolates
Red Wine
Love is in the air with Valentine’s Day just a few short weeks away. Escape with your sweetheart to Port Townsend for a romantic weekend getaway. We have a wide array of fantastic accommodations to suit your style. Click here for choices and to book your reservation. Many of our restaurants are offering Valentine’s specials too. For more details, contact our Visitor Information Center at info@jeffcountychamber.org or 360.385.2722.
Start your romantic celebration with Port Townsend as your home base and fall head over heels with the Olympic Peninsula Wineries and Cideries during their luscious Red Wine, Cider and Chocolate event over two scrumptious weekends: February 10-11 and 17-19, from 11 am to 5 pm. Let your quest for guilty pleasures run wild with the unmatched, extraordinary blends of Washington grapes, apples and pears—paired with decadent chocolates and local culinary fare. Enjoy a romantic drive through the scenic Olympic Peninsula!
The ticket and glass package entitles you to a special commemorative wine glass, complimentary wine/cider tasting and chocolate samples at the nine participating wineries and cideries. Book here for online tickets. www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/redwinechocolate.php
What better place to celebrate love than Port Townsend? Over the years, our city has received many accolades from the media naming us the “best of….” Most recently, in 2017, we were named by Architectural Digest as “One of the 15 Most Beautiful Main Streets Across America” and MSN named Port Townsend the “Prettiest Town in Washington.”
With that in mind, we welcome you to come downtown and show your love for our fair city by penning a Love Letter to Port Townsend. You can write a poem, a love letter, or simply list the three things you love most about Port Townsend. Select restaurants and coffee shops will have entry forms. Please enter by February 14 to win prizes.
Concierges are ready to assist you!
On Saturdays, Port Townsend have friendly “Celebrity Concierges” roaming Water Street, from 1-3 pm, offering suggestions for things to do and see, giving directions and answering questions. They’ll be providing coupon books and maps to help you get around downtown. Be sure to look for them!
From now through June, the “Believe It or Knot!” game will pique your interest in unbelievable facts (or fiction) about our salty seaport. From the 1890s Victorian seaport to modern day, the past and present of Port Townsend will have you questioning whether you believe it or “knot.”
Hidden throughout downtown are incredible facts (true or false!) about our city. Find 10 of them at participating businesses. Try your hand to see how well you know your facts about Port Townsend by completing the game to be entered in prize drawings–$100 in monthly gift certificates and a chance to win a grand prize of $500 in gift certificates to spend in downtown businesses. And be sure to tag any of your photos on Instagram or Facebook with #ILovePortTownsend!
Key City Playhouse
Key City Public Theatre will kick off its 60th anniversary season with the Northwest Premiere of the critically-acclaimed, one-woman play, “Spirit Awakening,” written, directed and performed by Akuyoe Graham, at the KCPT Playhouse February 9, 10, 16, and 17 at 7 pm with Saturday matinees at 2 pm.
Capturing how Ms. Graham evolved as a human being and performer, an immigrants and a woman, this mythic story is effused with power and strength, sensitivity and emotion as the supremely skilled Graham creates 12 distinct personalities that segue into one another with seamless brilliance as her life takes her from Africa to London to Spanish Harlem and eventually Hollywood. Each step provokes new levels of personal assessment, raising complex questions of split loyalties and the difficulties of rediscovering one’s roots, unimpeded by dogma. One film/theatre critic described her as a “mystic in the theatre, a sage on the screen.”
To purchase tickets, go to www.keycitypublictheatre.org or call 360.385.5278.
Shipwrights
The sailboat racing season opens with the 27th Annual Port Townsend Shipwrights’ Regatta on February 24. Boats of all construction are welcome. As always, the race is open to folks who would like to try sailboat racing, but do not have a boat. Non-boat owners are encouraged to show up at the Skippers’ Meeting to be connected with skippers looking for crew.
The regatta is presented by the Northwest Maritime Center and the Port Townsend Sailing Association. www.nwmaritime.org/events/shipwrights-regatta/
Save the date for upcoming events in March and April:
March 2-11
22nd Annual Port Townsend PlayFest
Key City Public Theatre, Port Townsend
This is a theater lover’s feast offering 10 plays over two weekends, including six one-act plays by local writers and three full-length plays by regional and national playwrights.
March 23-25
Victorian Heritage Festival
Port Townsend
The theme is Victorian Dreams—from roots as traditional as tea and shortbread to the high-flying speculation of Jules Verne, there will be celebrations about all that was best in the hearts and minds of this time in history. Mark your calendar for a grand time for the entire family!
We look forward to welcoming you to Port Townsend!
Fireworks on the Beach
June 23, 2016 by bluegullinn
Fireworks on the Beach
Fireworks on the Beach
“Old School” 4th of July
Celebrating Interdependance, JeffCo Style
Monday, July 4, 2016
Fireworks on the Beach. The “Old School” 4th of July is back for a 2nd round of homespun antics!
The 2016 event features an amazing lineup of live music, food vendors, beer garden, car show, hot air balloon, field games, free rootbeer floats, mini golf and tug of war, culminating in an epic display of fireworks.
Schedule of Events
4:00 PM – Event begins
4:15 PM – National Guard Dixieland Jazz Band
5:15 PM – National Anthem + 1000 Free Root Beer Floats served
5:30 PM – Stars of Tomorrow Winners
6:00 PM – Kevin Mason & the PT All-Stars
7:00 PM – Tug of War + The Unexpected Brass Band
7:20 PM – Kevin Mason & the PT All-Stars, 2nd Set
8:00 PM – Pie Eating Contest
8:20 – 50/50 Raffle + Awards
8:25 PM – Community Photo – David Conklin
8:30 PM – Canon & the Lion of Judah
10:10 PM – FIREWORKS
We are still seeking community support!
If you can, donate:
The Chamber is seeking individual contributions to help pay for live music, port-a-potties, event coordination and other expenses. To help ensure the success and annual return of this event, consider making a donation today: www.jeffcountychamber.org/4th or drop by any Kitsap Bank with your donation. Custom T-shirts will also be available to buy at the event, which will help cover the costs of production.
Anything from $10 and up helps make this free community celebration possible!
Parking:
Event parking will be available on the Parade Grounds for a suggested donation of $5 per vehicle. Discover passes will not be required to park in the Parade Grounds but will be required for all parking areas managed by State Parks.
Sign up to volunteer:
Click on the links below to learn more about each volunteer position and to sign up. Contact info@thunderbullproductions.com with any questions.
Volunteer Opportunities:
– Saturday Set Up Crew: 1pm – 5pm – Work Party Day!
– Set Up Crew: 11am – 3pm
– First Parking Crew: 3pm – 6pm
– Middle Parking Crew: 6pm – 9pm
– Late Parking Crew: 9pm – 11pm
– Car Show Assistant: 4-7pm
– Breakdown Crew: 10pm – till the work is done (~1hr)
– Morning After Crew: Tuesday 9am – Noon
Coast Artillery Museum – Port Townsend
June 13, 2016 by bluegullinn
Coast Artillery Museum – Port Townsend
The Puget Sound Coast Artillery Museum at Fort Worden.
On January 1, 2016 CAM will once again be participating in the State Parks First Day Hike Program. Coast Artillery Museum – Port Townsend. We’ll be starting near Battery Randol/Memory’s Vault at the top of Artillery Hill. This year we’ll be doing it a little differently. We’ll give a brief historical talk, then provide people with a pamphlet that provides a self-guided walking tour. That way people can take as long as they want, and cover as much of the area as they’d like. We’ll also provide at least one guided tour at 1 PM, plus additional talks and self-guided tour information as people show up until 3PM. Bring a flashlight if possible, cell phone flashlights will do, and people can share a light if necessary.
Coast Artillery Museum – Port Townsend. If we have enough volunteers current plans are to also have the Harbor Entrance Control Post open for tours, and we may start everything there. If so there will be signs directing people to the HECP from Memory’s Vault, it’s about 100 yards away.
The Coast Artillery Museum is open every day.
The museum is located in Building 201 (one of the original 1904 Barracks) next to the Park Office at Fort Worden. It is open 365 days/year 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend we have extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: Effective April 1, 2013 rates are $4 adults, $2 ages 6-12, and a $10 family value package covering 2 generations. Admission is free for children ages 5 and younger and active duty service members. Effective August 15, 2014 partners and dependents of active duty military service members pay half price. Group rates are available for students, scouts and similar organizations by prior arrangement. Please Contact the Museum.
Help support Washington State Parks, purchase a Discover Pass. Passes are available at (click on the names for a Google Map) the Friends of Fort Worden Gift Shop (in their new location), the Coast Artillery Museum at Fort Worden, the Marine Science Center at Fort Worden, the Registration Desk in the Commons, and some other Fort Worden Partners for $30 without any additional charges so you save $5. Because the Partners sell the Pass at cost without any markup, some only take cash or checks. The Coast Artillery Museum, the Gift Shop and the Registration Desk in the Commons can accept credit cards.
Visit Fortworden.org for information about accommodations and events at the Fort.
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day the Harbor Entrance Control Post will be open for tours on Saturdays from 11 AM to 3 PM, and there is a free, guided Walking Tour of Artillery Hill beginning at 1 PM on Saturdays, starting in the grassy field near Battery Randol. The walking tour covers 1-1.5 miles and can last up to 2 hours if people are interested, but you’re welcome to join up or leave at any time. A flashlight is advised, but not required. Donations are always appreciated, we have a box at the HECP when it’s open, and always at the Museum. Occasional extra days are scheduled, please see our Upcoming Events page for details.
The tours are also available for groups at any time by special arrangement, please call the Museum at (360) 385-0373 to discuss it. For those unable to walk to the top of the hill, you can check in at the Park office and present a Washington State disabled parking pass or equivalent to make arrangements to drive to the top of the hill. You will still need to be able to navigate uneven ground and some stairs to make the tour itself.
Puget Sound Coast Artillery Museum
Building 201
Fort Worden
200 Battery Way
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-0373
Building 201
Fort Worden
200 Battery Way
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-0373