Mike Mitchell’s personal Vietnam story debuting at Gig Harbor Film FestivalMike Mitchell of Gig Harbor created a one-man show about his experience as a Vietnam War veteran. It hits the big screen next week. Sep 16 25September 16, 2025Article at gigharbornow.org
Young filmmakers tell little-known story of a captured Southern Resident orca"Echoes of the Sound," a documentary about the capture of a young orca in Vaughn Bay in 1968, shows at the upcoming Gig Harbor Film Festival. Sep 15 25September 15, 2025Article at gigharbornow.org
City council sends Cultural Access sales tax to votersVoters in the city of Gig Harbor will decide whether to increase the sales tax by 0.1% to support arts and culture programs. Jul 29 25July 29, 2025Article at gigharbornow.org
PAL’s 39th annual Summer Festival greets attendees with art, music and interactive engagementThe Summer Art Festival continues Sunday at Sehmel Park. Here's what you'll see if you go. Jul 20 25July 20, 2025Article at gigharbornow.org
Summer Sounds brings eight weeks of free music and fun to Skansie Brothers ParkCheck out these photos from the first two weeks of Summer Sounds at Skansie, featuring Gimme Shelter and Mixed Tape. Jul 16 25July 16, 2025Article at gigharbornow.org
From no car radio to European stages: A chat with Tacoma Opera general director Limuel ForgeyLimuel B. Forgey III grew up poor and was the first person in his family to attend college. Now, the Gig Harbor resident is the general director of the Tacoma Opera, which is staging Wagner's Das Rheingold in October. Jul 02 25July 02, 2025Article at gigharbornow.org
State’s new Poet Laureate found his inspiration in Gig HarborDerek Sheffield grew up in Gig Harbor and taught at GHHS. The natural beauty and people of his hometown inspire his work. May 29 25May 29, 2025Article at gigharbornow.org
‘Collaborative Identity’ makes differences not seem so different, after all“Collaborative Identity: A Dual Exhibition” is at Tacoma Community College-Gig Harbor through June 9 and features works by Korean American visual artists Emily Jounghee Won and Hannah Kyungsook Ra. Apr 30 25April 30, 2025Article at gigharbornow.org
With Maví closure, Gig Harbor down to four galleriesLiz and Mavi Ashe, who owned the gallery on Harborview Drive that closed late last year, hope to reopen on Soundview in 2027. Apr 28 25April 28, 2025Article at gigharbornow.org
Can you spot a bottle job at 20 paces?A Q&A with Ghostlight’s founder on upcoming production of “Steel Magnolias” Mar 25 25March 25, 2025Article at gigharbornow.org
Harborview-Stinson roundabout to get experiential art installationThe work, to be installed this year next to the new roundabout, features a compass rose, map and Northwest flora and fauna. Jan 15 25January 15, 2025Article at gigharbornow.org
A conversation with new Peninsula Art League President Robin AvniRobin Avni sat down with Carolyn Bick to discuss her journalism background, upcoming book at what's next for PAL. Dec 26 24December 26, 2024Article at gigharbornow.org
Open Juried Show provides an ocean of emotionsThe Peninsula Art League's 22nd Open Juried Show continues through Nov. 22 at Harbor History Museum. Nov 06 24November 06, 2024Article at gigharbornow.org
Ghostlight gets the green light for new theater home on Fox IslandGhostlight Community Theater, a regular at community festivals like the Maritime Gig, has a new home in the Nichols Community Center. Oct 28 24October 28, 2024Article at gigharbornow.org
Gig Harbor Film Festival attendance up 57% from 20232024 Gig Harbor Film Festival awards went to "First We Bombed New Mexico," "7000 Miles," "Dawgfather" director Kent Loomer and others. Oct 01 24October 01, 2024Article at gigharbornow.org
Plein air group paints the great art-doorsThe Peninsula Art League's plein air group tackles a number of challenges to create their works, from changing light conditions to a lack of restrooms. Sep 02 24September 02, 2024Article at gigharbornow.org
Photo Gallery | Summer Art FestivalPhotos from the 38th annual Summer Art Festival, this year at Sehmel Homestead Park in Gig Harbor. Jul 21 24July 21, 2024Article at gigharbornow.org