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Silver, Black, and White Color Theme for January 5 Sequim Art Walk and Fifth Annual “Whodunnit Downtown?” Mystery Game

December 30, 2017January 5, 2018Renne

First Friday Art Walk Sequim

January 5, 5 – 8 p.m.

Various Venues in Sequim WA

January 5 Art Walk Color Theme is SILVER with hints of black and white to celebrate the New Year filled with reflection, hope, and idealistic goals for the future. The sparkly color of silver represents shimmering thoughtfulness, honorable dedication, untarnished resilience, imaginative aspirations, revolutionary receptiveness, and aloft ideals. To create inclusion between venues, artists, and audience, everyone is encouraged to participate in the Art Walk’s monthly color themes as a fun community activity in any creative form they wish to express it.

First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5 – 8 p.m. Visit online at SequimArtWalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art. Our mission is to create approachable and accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and celebrate expression and diversity.

Special events for January 5:

The Sequim-Dungness Valley Chamber Merchant Group and First Friday Art Walk Sequim presents the Fifth Annual “Whodunnit Downtown? – The Case of the Silver Lining Secret Formula” Mystery Game for a fun-filled evening as we step back in time to 50’s where visitors collect the clues about the suspects at various venues to solve the crime for a chance to win a prize.

The story is set in 1956. At the community rally to announce Dr. Sean Steel’s “Silver Lining Secret Formula” discovery, the police instead announce the doctor’s lab has been ransacked and the chemist is missing. Not only is Dr. Steel missing, but so is the notebook containing the “Secret Formula”. Who has absconded with the notebook? Where is the chemist? What is the “Silver Lining Secret Formula”?

Adventure around the Sequim Art Walk venues to mingle with the suspects in our mystery game and discover why they might have Dr. Steel’s “Secret Formula” starting at 5 PM. You can solve this crime that will changes lives and bring prosperity by finding clues at these local businesses: Bag Ladies of Sequim at 161 W Washington St., Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St., City of Sequim Civic Center at 152 W Cedar St., Fieldnotes 123 E Washington St., Forage Gifts & Northwest Treasures at 121 W Washington St., Heather Creek at 122 W Washington St., Peninsula Taproom 210 W. Washington St., Rainshadow Café at 157 W Cedar St., R & T Crystals ‘n’ Beads at 158 E Bell St., Sunshine Café at 145 W Washington St., That Takes the Cake at 171 W Washington St., and Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St.

Can you solve this mystery? Pick up your game card at any of the participating venues. Fill out your game card, enter it at Sunshine Café at 145 W Washington St., and be part of the prize drawing for the correct answer at 7:30 PM. No purchase necessary. Must be 21+ to win. Need not be present to win. Winner drawn by random and prizes donated by local Sequim Businesses. The first game card drawn with the correct answer wins the big prize of encouraging experiences:

A Two Night Stay in a two bedroom cabin from John Wayne’s Waterfront Resort

$50 Gift Certificate from R & T Crystals ‘n’ Beads

Coffee and Lunch for Two at Rainshadow Café

A RFID lined credit card / coin bag from The Bag Ladies of Sequim WA

$20 Gift Certificate from Fieldnotes

Culinary Lavender and Herbs from Olympic Lavender Company

Visitors and sleuths to the “Whodunnit Downtown?” and Sequim Art Walk are encouraged to dress in our themed colors of silver, black, and white, as well as, in 50’s era attire. It is not required, but dressing up makes the evening more fun and festive.

The City of Sequim and the City Arts Advisory Commission Reception for the “Raining Cats and Dogs” art exhibition is at Sequim Civic Center from 5:00 to 7:00 PM located at 152 W Cedar St. The exhibit will showcase artwork of many mediums with images of cats and dogs. There will also be free workshops related to the care and local informational services for domestic animals.

Rainshadow Café at 157 W Cedar has author and photographer Alicia Demetropolis, of LifeBridge Wellness Services, sharing photographs from her recent trip to Nepal. Demetropolis spent three months journeying through Kathmandu and the surrounding valley, feeding the homeless, doing elder care, and training medical professionals on some of the tools we use here in the States. She used this time to assess elder care centers for a Nepali NGO as well. Along with locally roasted coffee, Northwest craft beer, wine, and cheese platter’s and charcuterie plates there is live music with Chex Ferguson from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The music of Chex Ferguson has been described as folkadelic groove for your soul. He will take you on a musical adventure, weaving originals, covers and improvisational journeys on guitar, flute and mesmerizing vocals. Don’t want to miss this one.

"Woman Figure" by Nancy Lawrence — “Woman Figure” by Nancy Lawrence

"Snowy Owl" by Jeannine Chappell — “Snowy Owl” by Jeannine Chappell

"Arctic White Crystalline Vase" with cover rid by Gregory Felando — “Arctic White Crystalline Vase” with cover rid by Gregory Felando

In celebration of the New Year, Blue Whole Gallery presents a group show titled “Back to Basics: Black and White” at 129 W Washington St. Curated by Nancy Lawrence and Gregory Felando, this show reveals the challenge presented when limiting the palette. Working in black and white lays bare the elements of design and reveals of the expressive strength of the work. The bold graphic punch stimulates and sharpens the mind while modified by soft tones of grey lull one into a meditative mood. This dichotomy asks, what is going on here.

Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. hosts Hot Llamas a local bluegrass/newgrass band from a mixture of musicians from Sequim and Port Angeles. Partnered with this live music, enjoy award winning artfully crafted wines and appetizing tidbits.

New to the Art Walk, discover tasty crafted outstanding brews and treats at the Peninsula Taproom located on North 2nd Avenue at 210 W. Washington St., Suite 4.

Olympic Theatre Arts at 414 N Sequim Ave. welcomes to the stage Victorian-dressed clarinet ensemble ‘Toot Sweet’ to perform “Story-telling Through Music” during First Friday Art Walk Sequim beginning at 5:30 PM. ‘Toot Sweet’ is comprised of Bb clarinetists Nancy Peterson of Port Ludlow, Mark Holman of Poulsbo and Janet Proebstel of Sequim plus bass clarinetist Vicky Blakesley of Sequim. The concert features several musical pieces that tell stories of heroes and heroines from various operas and plays. There is no charge for admission to the performance. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase from OTA volunteers.

To create inclusion between venues, artists, and audience, everyone is encouraged to participate in the Art Walk’s monthly themes as a fun community activity in any creative form they wish to express it. January is silver, February is red, March is green, April is pink, May is aqua, June is white, July is purple, August is yellow, September is blue, October is orange, November is brown, and December is gold.

Want to participate as a venue or artist on the Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim Map, Listing, and Website, please contact Renne Emiko Brock at 360-460-3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com If you are an artist of any media on the Art Walk, please get your information to Renne for publicity and opportunities.

This encouraging and educational arts event is sponsored and produced by unique as you / Renne Emiko Brock.

Please join our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/sequimartwalk

Thank you for helping us celebrate 10 years of the Sequim Art Walk!

Bountiful Brown Color Theme for November 4 First Friday Art Walk Sequim

November 1, 2016Renne

First Friday Art Walk Sequim

November 4, 5 – 8 p.m.

Various Venues in Sequim WA

November 4 Art Walk Color Theme is BROWN! Brown is the color of fall harvest and abundance, the turning of the leaves, and seasonal spicy treats. Brown represents solid assemblies, community minded activities, steadfast alliances, comforting homesteads, family trees with deep roots and supportive branches. You will find works of art and folks supporting the option to dress in shades of bountiful brown or representations of hearth and harvest as they enjoy an evening on the town with down to earth friends and family.

First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month from 5 – 8 p.m. Visit online at www.sequimartwalk.com as your resource to download and print your own map, find out what special events are happening, links, and how you can be part of art. Our mission is to create approachable and accessible art and cultural venues that encourage the community to connect and celebrate expression and diversity.

This encouraging and educational arts event is sponsored and produced by unique as you / Renne Emiko Brock.

Special events November 4:

“Material Measurement – Magnitude, Meaning & Makers” fiber arts exhibition

"Night-Watcher" by Connie Lobo — “Night-Watcher” by Connie Lobo

"Ghost Trees" by Judy Warner — “Ghost Trees” by Judy Warner

The North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival’s “Material Measurement – Magnitude, Meaning & Makers” fiber arts juried exhibition is at the Sequim Museum & Arts at 175 West Cedar St. is about vindicating the volume and importance of all fiber in its many forms while reflecting on textiles, tales, and talent through enlightenment, abundance, accumulation, and perception. Conspicuous consumption or considerate consequences, creators convey cloth’s transformation from meaningless mass into something that matters. Fiber Artists included in the exhibition are Carolyn Abbott, Lynn Baritelle, Helga Barton, Beverly Biegle, Catherine Bilyard, Renne Emiko Brock, Debra Danielson, Lauralee DeLuca, Liisa Fagerlund, Marijane Figg, MarySue French, Debi Glass, Janet Green, Pamela Hastings, Heartfelt Collective, Leslie Hoex, Lee Johnson, Margie Kepner, Susan Kroll, Danielle Lawrence, Mary Liebsch, Connie Lobo, Donna McMillen, Sherry Nagel, Sue Nylander, Pat Oden, Noreen O’Neill, Betty Oppenheimer, Ilse Osier, Monica Quarto, Diane Ross, Sandy Schlechter, Gladys Schulz, Alison Sell, Gloria Skovronsky, Stephanie Swenson, Marla Varner, Judy Warner, Diane Williams, Christie Wise, and Beth Witters. Meet and learn from fiber artists who demonstrate during the reception.

Steve Anderson takes the stage at 5:30 p.m., at the Olympic Theatre Arts Center, 414 N, Sequim Ave. Admission is free, concessions and beverage bar will be open. All are welcome to enjoy Anderson’s rendering of familiar standards and perhaps a few new tunes. Originally from Texas, he played for several years in San Diego’s Bluegrass Band scene and with other bands, both as lead vocalist, guitarist and mandolin player. His early influences included the rock bands of the 1970s like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Atlanta Rhythm Section, and Bad Company. Today he enjoys everything from Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Eric Clapton, and Elton John. Comfortable with a host of musical genres, from blues, country, folk and rock, he is in demand by local performing artists on the peninsula.

R&T Crystals and Beads Demonstration — R&T Crystals and Beads jewelry demonstration

Paulette Hill, D’Ann Gonzales and Gail McLain will be doing jewelry demonstrations at R&T Crystals and Beads at 158 E Bell St. that includes delicious cookies and many bargains at the store to inspire your creativity.

Meet a “budding” artist at Cedarbrook Lavender and learn more about the artistry of lavender at 134 1/2 W Washington St.

"Wrapped for Fall" by Jan Tatom — “Wrapped for Fall” by Jan Tatom

Blue Whole Gallery Artwork by Debbie Cain, Carl Baker, Deborah Sterk, Liz Harper, Greg Felando, and Joyce Volmut

Blue Whole Gallery’s features Jan Tatom, a fiber artist, who is inspired by spectacular colors and textures of nature reflected in the mountains, woods and the sea found on the Olympic Peninsula. She weaves these elements with the aid of two looms and her short experience in weaving. Along with the weaver’s world of Jan Tatom, a selection of art works by Artists of the Blue Whole Gallery will also be on display at 129 W Washington St. This showing reveals the varied talents and styles represented by 2D and 3D artists that make up this 19 year co-operative gallery.

"Space" by Paula Graham — “Space” by Paula Graham

Mia Bella at 130A N 3rd Ave. features fascinating art by Curposney Gadane of Enhanced Art containing surrealistic storytelling via collage. Look for the luminaries at Mia Bella where artists Paula Graham, Pat Gordon, George Zien, Priscilla Patterson, Pam Kauffman are on display, and gorgeous concrete garden features of hosts, rhubarb, and other exotic leaves bejeweled and painted by Joanie Schmoll.

Luminaries light the way to The Bag Ladies of Sequim at 167 W Washington St. with up-cycled items for a new purpose with an artful twist. All of their creations are one of a kind items that are handmade. Each item has a unique combination of felting, hand dying, beading, embroidering and appliqueing. Several other artists’ works are for sale in their shop.

Wind Rose Cellars at 143 W Washington St. hosts The Crocs, a rock band out of Port Angeles, performing 7 to 9 p.m. with a mixture of tunes from 60s & 70s and enjoy award winning artfully crafted wines with appetizing tidbits.

"Discovery Trail" by Jan Kepley — “Discovery Trail” by Jan Kepley

Jan Kepley’s thoughtful photographs are on display at 1st Security Bank at 114 S Sequim Ave. artist’s reception from 4:30 to 6:00 PM with cards and calendars for sale.

Maia Waye’s Inspirational Art is on display at Sequim Spice and Tea 139 W Washington St.

Want to participate as a venue or artist on the Official First Friday Art Walk Sequim Map, Listing, and Website, please contact Renne Emiko Brock at 360.460.3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com If you are an artist of any media on the Art Walk, please get your information to Renne for publicity and opportunities.

Please join our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/sequimartwalk

National Wear Red Day by Renne Emiko Brock-Richmond

Red Themed February 5 First Friday Art Walk Sequim Focuses on Love and Hearts

January 30, 2016August 30, 2018Renne

Happy and healthy hearts are the focus of February 5th’s First Friday Art Walk Sequim while incorporating RED as the theme color that represents love, active endeavors, increased excitement, driven leadership, and passionate affection. It is also National Wear Red Day to increase awareness of heart health. #GoRed You will find works of art and folks supporting the option to wear all shades of red from blush to burgundy for the evening out on the town.

Initiated in 2006, this encouraging and educational arts event is sponsored and produced by unique as you / Renne Emiko Brock-Richmond.

Special events for February 5:

A Special Dedication to kick-off during the February First Friday Art Walk at Sequim’s Civic Center

On Friday, February 5, 2016, at 5 p.m., former City Manager Steve Burkett and friends will unveil an art glass sculpture, which is being permanently installed in the lobby of the new Sequim Civic Center at 152 W Cedar St. Commissioned by Burkett, this exciting piece of public art is being donated to the City and will be dedicated in memory of his late wife, Bobbi, who passed away in 2013.

The creation of this beautiful art work was made possible through the generosity of Burkett family members and friends, who donated nearly $12,000 to the Olympic View Community Foundation in Sequim on behalf of the Bobbi Burkett Memorial Fund over the course of two years.

Seattle Glassblowing Studio in Seattle created this standing art glass sculpture which embodies the colors and light found in the natural beauty surrounding Sequim and the Olympic Peninsula, which Bobbi dearly loved. A collaborative design, this installation was created by Bob Rigg, Cyrena Stefano, and Cliff Goodman, a talented team of artists at Seattle Glassblowing Studio.

The Rusting Rooster's flock of artists. — The Rusting Rooster’s flock of artists.

New Venue on the Sequim Art Walk! The Rusting Rooster at 154 E Washington St. exhibits local artists of several media including upcycling, repurposed art, painting, printing, and sculptures. The Rusting Rooster is inside the old Texaco station and bright yellow. You can miss it!

From 7:00 to 9:00, Wind Rose Cellars hosts “Bill & Mark” Volmut, brothers to the winemaker David Volmut, with award winning artfully crafted wines at 143 W Washington St. The duo performs original songs as well as tunes from the 60s & 70s.

Hart’s Fine Books presents Alaska resident Dale Brandenburg and his take on the topic of poaching and renegade justice in the wilds of Alaska, in his novel “Grizzly Tales.” Signed copies will be available for sale. Also, live music with Trent LaCour on piano at 161 W Washington St. Please leave your bears at home.

Just a Fantasy by Marilynn Evans — “Just a Fantasy” by Marilynn Evans

Yew Necklace by Janine Hegy — “Yew Necklace” by Janine Hegy

Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W Washington St. features artists Marilynn Evans, digital artist, and Janine Hegy, sculptor and jewelry maker. They will showcase their original work in the front windows throughout the month of February. With beautiful pieces, skillfully created from imagination and memories, Marilyn and Janine will take viewers to the world of fine art filled with joy.

"I do! I do!" at OTA — “I do! I do!” at OTA

Olympic Theatre Arts at 414 N. Sequim Ave presents “I Do! I Do!” at 7:30 pm. by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt and directed by Charlotte Carroll. “I Do! I Do!” is an award-winning Broadway musical in which a married couple survives ups and downs through the years. This is Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt’s musical adaptation of the play “The Fourposter.”

"Sweetheart Cupcakes" by That Takes The Cake — “Sweetheart Cupcakes” by That Takes The Cake

Make your sweetheart swoon with artful, award-winning sweets from That Takes the Cake at 171 W Washington St.

Add some spice to your love life at Sequim Spice and Tea at 139 W Washington St. and try a sample of their unique teas, spices, and salts.

A Dropped Stitch at 136 S 2nd Ave. you learn something new at their free drop in knitting and felting classes during the Art Walk! A Dropped Stitch showcases local fiber artists and instructors in a shop full of amazing fiber, yarn, and classes for gifts and a lifetime of creative enjoyment.

Cedarbrook Lavender Shop at 134 1/2 W Washington St. is filled with crafts, smiles, and scents to calm your head and heart.

Mia Bella at 130A N 3rd Ave. features art by George Zien, Pat Gordon, Pam Kauffman, Pricilla Patterson, Brim Leal, J.P Lee, and Josh ‘Yeti” Wright.

R&T Crystals and Beads sparkles with passion for creative beading and has fine jewelry demonstrations at 158 E Bell St.

Local Yarn Shop at 213 E Washington St. has fiber arts demonstrations.

Olympic Lavender Co. at 120 W Washington St. showcases their hand-crafted USDA Certified Organic lavender farm products.

Show your love for the young artists with creative books, supplies, and toys at Dungeness Kids Co. at 163 W. Washington St.

Enjoy these venues during the First Friday Art Walk including Museum & Arts Center at 175 W Cedar St., Alder Wood Bistro at 139 W Alder St., Pacific Pantry at 229 S Sequim Ave., Nourish at 1345 S Sequim Ave. South of HY101, Heather Creek at 122 W Washington St., Rainshadow Roasting Company at 157 W Cedar St., Galare Thai at 120 W Bell, Solar City’s Tesa Boutique & Tanning Retreat at 135 W Washington St., Fieldnotes at 123 E Washington St., and Sequim’s Sunshine Café at 145 W Washington St.
To create inclusion between venues, artists, and audience, everyone is encouraged to participate in the Art Walk’s monthly themes as a fun community activity in any creative form they wish to express it. January is silver, February is red, March is green, April is pink, May is aqua, June is white, July is purple, August is yellow, September is blue, October is orange, November is brown, and December is gold.

Thank you for your support and if you want to learn more or find out how you can participate on the First Friday Art Walk Sequim, please contact Renne Emiko Brock-Richmond at 360.460.3023 or renne@uniqueasyou.com

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