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Date(s): Saturday, May 02, 2009 to Saturday, November 21, 2009
Type(s): Shopping, Special Events
The Port Townsend Farmers' Market is the community's favorite gathering place and tourist destination with over 55 vendors each week. Entertainment includes top musicians with frequent noon-time feature performances. There are weekly food-ag education booths and two non-profit booths hosted by different community groups each week. Also, there are picnic eating areas on the Community Center Lawn and South-end Market Courtyard available.
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Date(s): Saturday, November 14, 2009
Location: Fort Worden State Park and Conference Center,
Port Townsend
Type(s): Dance, Music
Come dance the night away to the swinging beats of the South.
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Date(s): Thursday, November 19, 2009
Type(s): Lecture
Rikki Ducornet and Rebecca Brown will be speaking at the Northwind Reading Series.
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Date(s): Friday, November 27, 2009 to Sunday, December 20, 2009
Type(s): Theatre
Book, lyrics and music by Leslie Bricusse, adapted from the book A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, this musical adaptation premiered in 1992. Dickens' timeless Christmas classic set to music is presented at the holiday season, to bring families and our surrounding communities together at the playhouse this year. This large cast musical is filled with ghosts, special effects and wonderfully original holiday music, including "Thank You Very Much, and "I Hate Christmas."
Special Events:
Thursday (12/3) "Pay-What-You-Wish" performance.
Friday (12/4) "Scrooge" Holiday Party featuring hors d'oeuvres and desserts prepared by Port Townsend's outstanding chefs. Begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Northwest Maritime Center.
Wednesday (12/9) "Family Night" performance, with special ticket prices and treats for the kids.
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Date(s): Saturday, December 05, 2009
Type(s): Theatre
Key City Public Theatre presents December's Port Townsend Shorts in partnership with Paradise Theatre School, sponsored by the Port Townsend Arts Commission.
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Date(s): Thursday, December 10, 2009
Type(s): Readings
Come out for the Readers' Party coordinated by Bill Mawhinney. In honor of the Northwind 2009 Anthology there will be a variety of events for everyone to enjoy.
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Date(s): Thursday, December 31, 2009
Type(s): Festival
First Night is an all-ages party sponsored by Jefferson County Historical Society in and around City Hall in downtown Port Townsend.
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Date(s): Ongoing
Location: Fort Worden State Park and Conference Center,
Port Townsend
Type(s): Water Tour
Starting from the Downtown Waterfront, the tour will cross to Bird Island and then along the military's Indian Island. The tour will then cross over to Chimicum Creek, along the shoreline to Old Fort Townsend for a short hike and then back to the Historic District. This tour is recommended for strong paddlers. Snacks and lunch will be provided.
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Date(s): Ongoing
Location: Fort Worden State Park and Conference Center,
Port Townsend
Type(s): Water Tour
Enjoy an exciting crossing to Marrowstone and Bird Islands where you will encounter abundant wildlife and beautiful scenery. All the gear plus refreshments will be provided.
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Date(s): Ongoing
Location: Fort Worden State Park and Conference Center,
Port Townsend
Type(s): Water Tour
Cross the bay and enter the waters between Indian and Marrowstone Islands, home to harbor seals and miles of inter-tidal zones. Ride the tides, take a break on Bird Island. Lunch will be included in this excursion.
