Local News for 7/14/23
Brewocracy Now ~ 7/13/23
Taylor Clark and John Mauro talked about the meeting last Monday with city department heads and council which is a kickoff for the 2024 budgeting process. John fielded questions about the leaky pipe at North Beach (Spoiler: It’s not a sewer outfall, it drains the lagoon) and the deer problem (Note: Please don’t feed the deer!) John also gave us a heads up about some thinking that is going on around a possible Transportation Budget District (TBD) which is a method of funding needed street repairs. The whole conversation can be heard right here!
Stephanie Schneiderman Trio Performing Live!
Please join KPTZ and Rainshadow Recording in welcoming the Stephanie Schneiderman Trio to the Palindrome in Port Townsend on Saturday, July 15 at 7:30pm. Stephanie Schneiderman is well known throughout the Pacific Northwest for her beautifully dark and deeply introspective sound that is both lush and intimate. She will be joined by Jenny Conlee of the Decemberists and Keith Brush of the Blue Cranes on stand up bass for a magnetic live performance.
Through the Looking Glass 2.0
(Airdate: July 13, 2023) Through the Looking Glass 2.0 – What is it like to be a fly in a world you do not understand?
Local News for 7/13/23
Nature Now #627 Bald Eagles
(Airdate: July 12, 2023) Julia and George Maynard invite Nature Now host Debaran Kelso and field recorder Meg Amos to view and learn about the active bald eagle nest near their property west of Port Townsend.
Local News for 7/12/23
Light the Night Point Wilson Light Station Concert
(Airdate: July 11, 2023) The U.S. Lighthouse Society at Point Wilson is an organization that is restoring the Pt. Wilson Light Station. Their efforts also include advocating for this historic icon, providing tours and yes continued restoration. This historic icon continues to need a vigilant watch over its care and as such the US Lighthouse Society will be hosting a concert featuring Kevin Brooks of “The Oyster Boys. Join Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can as we discuss with Jeff Gales, Executive Director of the US Lighthouse Society, and keeper of the light Meleah Carter how one can help to keep the light shining on our Salish Sea.
#225 Rob Birman, Centrum Executive Director
(Airdate: July 11, 2023) Maryanne interviews Rob Birman, the Executive Director of Centrum, Port Townsend’s venerable music centerpiece, now celebrating its 50th anniversary. The season gets off to a spectacular start with a benefit concert by Centrum alum Diana Krall. Although not all Centrum alum end up with careers exactly like hers, Centrum workshops have helped fuel many music careers. Workshops cut across many genres – including ukulele, chamber music, jazz, fiddle tunes, and blues. Roughly 35,000 musicians and concert attendees have participated over the years. Birman steered the non-profit through the dark days of the pandemic. Revenue dropped 98% during 2020. But 2023 looks like it might be back to 2019 levels. There’s plenty planned to celebrate the 50th – including a series of paintings by local artist Max Grover, Sunrise Coffee is planning on introducing a new coffee line dubbed “a cup of Joe” after Joseph Wheeler who launched Centrum back in 1973. There are many more special events, according to Birman.
Local News for 7/11/23
