Arts Editor

For August 2026, featured artists at Gallery-9 in Port Townsend are Ann Arscott with oil paintings and watercolors, and Roberto Ribiero with silver jewelry. Ann Arscott, an Olympic Peninsula resident for 25 years, has traveled to 130 countries. Ann states, “I take thousands of photographs on my journeys that I use as jumping off places for my art.” There is a strong Asian influence to her style and subject matter, shaped by her time at the China Institute in New York. Her practice includes...

The Barn Cats The Port Ludlow Performing Arts season kicks off with the community-favorite Summer Concert on Sunday, August 9, from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the field adjacent to the Grace Christian Center at 200 Olympic Place. This free outdoor celebration features live music, family activities, and an annual art fair. Event Highlights and Activities Live Music: Enjoy performances by The Barn Cats, generously sponsored by Terri Ross. Family Fun Zone: Sponsored by the Jefferson Healthcare...

· Sunday, August 2 at noon | Jazz Sunday with the Hot Club of PTThe ensemble features Django Reinhardt-style Hot Club jazz, harmony vocals (in English and French), French waltzes and the occasional Brazilian choro. Free event. · Monday, August 3 at 7:30 p.m. | The Travelin’ McCourys Ronnie McCoury (mandolin), Rob McCoury (banjo) and sons of bluegrass legend Del McCoury bring an improvisation-driven performance that blends the intersection of traditional bluegrass with...