Local News for 6/28/23
Local News for 6/27/23
#225 New Owners of the Rose Theatre
(Airdate: June 27, 2023) Maryanne interviews George Marie and Michael D’Alessandro, the new owners of the Rose Theatre in Port Townsend. This local couple stepped up to run the iconic theatre after founder Rocky Friedman decided that – after 30 years – it was time to retire. They are young and full of energy and vision. They share much of Rocky’s devotion to the cinematic format. They know all theatres face multiple challenges after years of pandemic, but they are determined the Rose will serve future generations of locals. As parents of young children, they also want a family-friendly movie house. They’re certainly not forgetting about so-called “art” movies, but they also want young customers to enjoy their popcorn at fun movies.
ART!
(Airdate: June 26, 2023) This week, host Jim Burke talks all about art with Virginia Ashby and Herman James, two painters who have a show, Psychedelic Summer, at the Grover Gallery through July.
AND…the show Outside In is opening at the Jeanette Best Gallery on June 29. It is curated by Exhibitions Director Michael Vince Snyder DuBose, who joins Jim and two photographers featured in that show: Brian Goodman and Kerry Tremain. Also featured in Outside In are two sculptors, the late Tom Jay and Sara Mall Johani.
Local News for 6/23/23
County Connections
(Airdate: June 23, 2023) Jim Burke and co-host Greg Brotherton welcome Al Cairns, Director of Jefferson County Solid Waste, to talk about the County’s effort to create a plan to expand and upgrade the Solid Waste Transfer Facility.
Brewocracy Now ~ 6/22/23
Jim Burke subs for Taylor Clark and, with co-host John Mauro, welcomes Keith Darrock, Librarian of the Port Townsend Library, and the Third Occasional Surf Culture on the Strait of Juan de Fucaa and the Salish Sea Event (music, local surf art, and stories) at the Port Townsend Library on Friday June 30th from 6 to 8pm. Keith is a librarian and manager at the library and a lifelong surfer.
Jamie Stillway & Eric Skye perform live Saturday, June 24
KPTZ is excited to work with Rainshadow Recording in welcoming Jamie Stillway & Eric Skye to the Palindrome in Port Townsend on Saturday, June 24 at 7:30pm. Jamie Stillway & Eric Skye are both lifelong guitarists, who are both regarded as masters of the fingerpicking style of playing. They are currently touring to promote the release of their new album, “Over the Waterfall,” a collection of traditional old-time fiddle tunes.
Our Working Waterfront ~ 6/23/23
Every month, KPTZ’S Chris Bricker, along with co-hosts Port Commissioner Pam Petranek and Port of Port Townsend’s Director Eron Berg, bring you the news, issues, and stories of the people that make up our vibrant maritime community. In this repeat airing, our Port’s Capital Project Director and Port Engineer Matt Klontz gives us an ongoing projects update. Pam gives us some historical perspective on Point Hudson – from the S’Klallam peoples, to boatbuilding and the evolution of a seaport, to the present-day boatyard of Sea Marine. Partners Pat Shannon and Chris Bakken, friends since childhood, are shepherding trade, craft and apprenticeship into Point Hudson’s 21st Century.
Varelse performing live at the Quimper Grange, June 24
KPTZ is happy to announce Varelse performing live at the Quimper Grange on Saturday, June 24 at 7pm. Varelse is a contemporary folk fusion group with roots in traditional Scandinavian folk music. In addition, Varelse also draws inspiration from North American fiddle tunes, Western European melodies, as well as African and Middle Eastern rhythmic tradition to create a sound that pushes the boundaries of folk fusion.
