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SUMMARY:First Fed Community Conversation: Cinemental with Josh & Jeff Jones
DESCRIPTION:Field Hall Presents: First Fed Community Conversation – Cinemental with Josh and Jeff Jones\nMonday\, May 11th @ 6PM | Donna M. Morris Theater\nPay-what-makes-you-happy \n*Our ticketing platform Ludus charges a 5% service fee for all card transactions. To avoid this fee\, visit our Box Office at 201 W. Front Street and pay via cash or check. Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-2PM. \nCinemental: Exploring mental health through the lens of cinema. Join us as we analyze how films portray mental illness\, therapy\, and emotional well-being. Join us for a live taping of the podcast in the Donna M. Morris Theater at Field Hall. \nCo-hosts and brothers Jeffrey Jones (writer\, filmmaker\, and screenwriting professor) and Dr. Joshua Jones (forensic psychiatrist) use film and television as an entree to destigmatize mental health issues in a lighthearted but meaningful way. \nFind episodes of Cinemental on Spotify\, Amazon Music\, and Apple Podcasts\, or visit the Cinemental website to learn more.
URL:https://fieldhallevents.org/event/first-fed-community-conversation-cinemental-with-josh-jeff-jones/
LOCATION:Field Arts & Events Hall – Donna M. Morris Theater\, 201 W Front Street\, Port Angeles\, WA\, 98362\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Culture & Humanities,Field Hall Presents
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SUMMARY:First Fed Community Conversation\, The Importance of Local Journalism
DESCRIPTION:Field Hall Presents: First Fed Community Conversation\, The Importance of Local Journalism\nTuesday\, April 7th @ 6PM | Donna M. Morris Theater\nFree event\, please RSVP | Donations appreciated\nThe Importance of Local Journalism is an annual\, thought‑provoking evening honoring the legacy of journalist John Brewer\, whose work embodied the essential role of local reporting in a healthy democracy. \nModerated by Brown Maloney (Radio Pacific) and featuring Brier Dudley (Seattle Times)\, Lloyd Mullen (Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader)\, and Amy Jeffries (KNKX Public Radio). \nIntroduced by Eran Kennedy (Sound Publishing). \nThis is a free event with general admission seating in the Donna M. Morris Theater. RSVP at fieldhallevents.org/tickets \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \nLIVESTREAM AVAILABLE: tinyurl.com/comconjournalism\n– \nMODERATOR: BROWN MALONEY\, Radio Pacific\nBrown M Maloney is the owner of Port Angeles based Radio Pacific which owns and operates KONP Radio\, an ABC affiliate as well as two additional radio stations on the Olympic Peninsula.\nHe is the retired 23 year owner/publisher of the Sequim Gazette and Forks Forum. \nPrior to weekly ownership\, Maloney worked at daily newspapers in Anchorage AK\, and Sacramento and Fresno\, CA. \nFrom 1988 to 2011\, Maloney served as a board member for the Sacramento based McClatchy Company\, a major daily newspaper company operating 32 daily newspapers in 14 states.\nIn addition\, Maloney also served on the Seattle Times board of directors starting in 2006 for 15 years. \nIn service to the state newspaper industry\, Maloney has served as president of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association. \nMaloney’s ownership of various newspapers and radio stations provides him with valuable insight into business strategy and industry challenges. \n– \nPANELIST & SPEAKER: BRIER DUDLEY\, Seattle Times\nBrier Dudley is the Editor of the Save the Free Press initiative at The Seattle Times\, a position he has held since January 2021. Mr. Dudley has been a member of The Seattle Times staff for over 23 years\, during which time he has served in various capacities including editorial board member\, columnist\, and reporter. He currently leads the company’s efforts to report on the local journalism crisis and advocates for the sustainability of independent media. \nPrior to his current appointment\, Mr. Dudley spent five years as an editorial writer and opinion columnist\, where he covered regional policy\, business\, and trade. From 2000 to 2014\, he served as a technology columnist and senior reporter\, chronicling the growth of major Pacific Northwest technology firms. His earlier professional experience includes reporting roles at the Tacoma News Tribune and the Yakima Herald-Republic\, as well as a tenure with the Associated Press in Washington\, D.C. \nMr. Dudley is a graduate of Whitman College and has completed fellowships at UC Berkeley’s Knight Digital Media Center and the East-West Center. His extensive experience across news\, opinion\, and advocacy provides him with unique insight into the evolving business models and industry challenges facing local newspapers. \n– \nPANELIST & SPEAKER – AMY JEFFRIES\, KNKX Public Radio\nAmy Jeffries is the Assistant News Director at KNKX Public Radio\, a position she has held since joining the station’s leadership team. In this role\, she oversees daily news operations and investigative reporting\, contributing to a newsroom that recently earned the 2024 national Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence. \nMs. Jeffries has extensive experience as a reporter\, producer\, and editor within the public radio system. Prior to her tenure at KNKX\, she served as the Daily News Editor at WUNC in Chapel Hill\, managing day-to-day coverage of regional politics and social issues. She was also a founding editor of the Kansas News Service\, where she led collaborative reporting teams and managed the award-winning podcast My Fellow Kansans. Her earlier career includes serving as the News Director for WRKF in Baton Rouge and reporting for various outlets including Patch\, GlobalPost\, and the Associated Press. \nShe holds a B.A. in Philosophy from Wesleyan University and a Master of Journalism from the University of California\, Berkeley. Her background in both traditional broadcast and digital-first platforms provides her with significant expertise in navigating the evolving landscape of public media and multi-platform storytelling. \n– \nPANELIST & SPEAKER – LLOYD MULLEN\, Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader\nLloyd Mullen believes the newspaper industry is very much alive. Some of his first memories are riding in the back of a red wagon in Iowa\, delivering newspapers alongside his brothers before sunrise. \nA second-generation newspaper publisher\, Mullen comes from a family recognized by the Smithsonian for its role in community journalism. Over the years\, he has worked in nearly every part of the newspaper business\, developing a broad\, hands-on understanding of the industry. \nHe continues to write editorials and remains closely involved in the work of the newsroom\, earning first place for Best Editorial in Category IV from the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association in both 2024 and 2025. He also maintains a strong interest in photography\, where he first developed his connection to storytelling. \nIn 2016\, at age 28\, Mullen purchased the Port Townsend Leader\, becoming the youngest newspaper publisher in Washington State history. He was later named to Editor & Publisher’s “25 Under 35” list\, recognizing emerging leaders in the industry. \nToday\, he lives in Port Townsend\, Washington\, with his wife and young son and owns 10 newspapers across Washington\, Nebraska\, Kansas\, and Colorado\, along with two printing presses. \nMullen remains optimistic about the future of community journalism. The Port Townsend Leader has increased revenue by 20 percent annually over the past three years\, reinforcing his belief in the importance of local ownership and strong local news. \n– \nINTRODUCTION – ERAN KENNEDY\, Sound Publishing\nEran Kennedy has been a media professional for nearly 40 years. After joining Sound Publishing in 2018\, she initially served as advertising director and was later promoted to regional publisher of the Peninsula Daily News\, Sequim Gazette and Forks Forum in 2023. \nA graduate of the British Columbia Institute of Technology\, Eran began her career in Vancouver\, B.C.\, with Elty Publications/VanPress\, where she rose to Operations Supervisor\, securing home delivery for over 500\,000 weekly newspapers across Vancouver’s lower mainland. In 1999\, she was appointed general manager of Black Press Media’s North Shore Real Estate Weekly. Later\, she moved to Hawaii when the company purchased the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and MidWeek Publications. \nEran’s leadership style sparks innovation and is rooted in service and creating community. She takes pride in community service and has served on nonprofit boards\, including the Dale Turner YMCA and Horizon School Board. She is currently the immediate past president of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce board of directors and a board member of the Clallam County Economic Development Council. \nA North Olympic Peninsula resident for the past 10 years\, Eran is married to a retired Coast Guard chief petty officer and is the mother of two active teenagers. She is dedicated to keeping the community informed and engaged with local news\, ensuring that residents stay connected to the events and issues that matter to them most.
URL:https://fieldhallevents.org/event/first-fed-community-conversation-the-importance-of-local-journalism/
LOCATION:Field Arts & Events Hall – Donna M. Morris Theater\, 201 W Front Street\, Port Angeles\, WA\, 98362\, United States
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SUMMARY:First Fed Community Conversation\, Amazing Women of the Olympic Peninsula
DESCRIPTION:Field Hall Presents: First Fed Community Conversation\, Amazing Women of the Olympic Peninsula\nTuesday\, March 24th @ 6PM | Donna M. Morris Theater\nFree event\, please RSVP | Donations appreciated\n*Our ticketing platform Ludus charges a 5% service fee for all card transactions. To avoid this fee\, visit our Box Office at 201 W. Front Street and pay via cash or check. Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-2PM. \nField Hall proudly presents First Fed Community Conversation: Amazing Women of the Peninsula\, a free and inspiring Women’s History Month event honoring remarkable leaders from the North Olympic Peninsula.  \nThe evening will feature personal storytelling\, a dynamic moderated panel\, and an engaging audience Q&A\, spotlighting three extraordinary women whose lives and work have profoundly shaped our region. The conversation will be moderated by acclaimed author and culinary icon Kate McDermott\, with featured panelists Colleen McAleer\, Alda Siebrands\, and Chairwoman Frances Charles. \nRepresenting leadership across military service\, tribal sovereignty\, economic development\, environmental restoration\, equality\, and the arts\, these women embody the strength\, resilience\, and vision that continue to shape the Olympic Peninsula. \nThis intimate and uplifting evening will explore leadership\, equity\, perseverance\, and deep community roots—offering powerful stories of courage and transformation\, and inspiring all who attend to carry that spirit forward. \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS\nMeet the Panelists \nColleen McAleer\nColleen McAleer is a dedicated leader whose life reflects extraordinary service and unwavering commitment to community. A decorated combat veteran of Operation Desert Storm\, she served ten years in the United States Army as a military intelligence officer and aviator\, flying helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft across three continents. After settling in Sequim in 2002\, she became a successful small business owner before serving on staff at the Port of Port Angeles and later making history in 2014 as its first female Port Commissioner. She went on to lead the Clallam County Economic Development Council as Executive Director\, strengthening the regional economy\, championing workforce development\, and expanding opportunity across the Olympic Peninsula. Through statewide and national leadership roles—and alongside her husband\, David\, as they raised their family here—Colleen has consistently invested in the resilience\, prosperity\, and future of the community she calls home. \nAlda Siebrands\nRetired U.S. Coast Guard Commander Alda Siebrands embodies courage\, equality\, and compassion. Raised on an Iowa farm\, Alda’s path of service began in the Peace Corps and continued through the U.S. Army and a distinguished Coast Guard career. A trailblazer for women in uniform\, she built a legacy of leadership and grit. Alda’s life also reflects a deep commitment to equality; she and her late wife\, Kris Slack\, were married in Canada before Washington state recognized same-sex marriage. In Port Angeles\, Alda is known for her generosity\, community spirit\, and steadfast devotion — qualities that continue to inspire. \nFrances Charles\nAs longtime Chairwoman of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe\, Frances Charles is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected Indigenous leaders. Her leadership was instrumental in the historic removal of the Elwha River dams — the largest dam removal project in U.S. history — restoring salmon habitat and revitalizing cultural lifeways for her people. A champion of environmental stewardship\, Tribal sovereignty\, and cultural preservation\, she has guided her community through transformative milestones while mentoring the next generation of Indigenous women leaders. \nModerator \nKate McDermott\nThe conversation will be guided by Kate McDermott\, founder of Art of the Pie® and a James Beard Award finalist. An internationally recognized teacher and author\, Kate has taught more than 7\,000 students across North America and Europe and has been featured in the New York Times\, Washington Post\, Wall Street Journal\, Oprah\, and many others. Known as the “Pie Whisperer” and a “Food Rock Star\,” Kate brings warmth\, insight\, and thoughtful curiosity to conversations that celebrate craft\, resilience\, and community. \nFirst Fed Community Conversations at Field Hall are free or affordable humanities and civics conversations with local and regional leaders\, artists\, authors\, scientists\, and industry experts.
URL:https://fieldhallevents.org/event/first-fed-community-conversation-amazing-women-of-the-olympic-peninsula/
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SUMMARY:First Fed Community Conversation | Game On for Life: Athletics and Well-being Beyond the Field
DESCRIPTION:First Fed & PA Hall of Fame Present | Game On for Life: Athletics and Well-being Beyond the Field\nTuesday\, June 3 @ 5PM | Donna M. Morris Theater | LIVESTREAM LINK AVAILABLE HERE \nPay-what-makes-you-happy HERE! \nJoin Field Hall and the Port Angeles Hall of Fame for an inspiring First Fed Community Conversation exploring the profound and lasting benefits of staying active through athletics\, regardless of age or skill level. Discover how the lessons learned on the field\, court\, or track translate into a healthier\, more fulfilling life. \nModerated by Port Angeles Hall of Fame Inductee\, Leigh Morgan\, this engaging discussion will delve into physical health and longevity\, mental and emotional well-being\, life skills and personal development\, and staying active at any age. \nMODERATOR: Leigh Morgan \nFEATURED GUESTS: \nMike Briggs\nSherri Felton\nBarry Wilcox \nLearn how regular physical activity can improve cardiovascular health\, strengthen bones and muscles\, and contribute to a longer\, healthier life. Explore the positive impact of athletics on stress reduction\, mood enhancement\, and fostering a sense of community and belonging. \nYou’ll discover the Port Angeles legacy with personal stories and reflections from local athletes and community members about the power of sports in shaping lives within our own community. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow community members and be inspired to embrace a more active and fulfilling lifestyle. Whether you’re a former athlete\, a current enthusiast\, or simply looking to improve your overall well-being\, this conversation is for you! \nMODERATOR: LEIGH MORGAN\, BASKETBALL & TENNIS (CLASS OF 1986)\nA three sport star at PAHS\, Leigh Morgan was the most valuable player in the 1986 State High School basketball tournament\, where the Riders girls finished second\, their highest finish ever. She was also MVP of the AAA Girls All Star Game that same year. In tennis\, she played on Port Angeles High School’s only state championship team in 1986\, finishing second in doubles with Nicole Ostrowski. She was also a two-time All-League soccer player. In college\, she was starting point guard at Duke where she finished as the No. 3 Duke player all time for single game assists\, No. 2 in double digit assists\, No. 2 in minutes player per game\, and No. 9 in three-point field goal percentage. Formerly COO for the Gates Foundation in Seattle\, she currently chairs the Fred Hutch Cancer Center board of directors\, is CEO of Imaginal Leadership Strategies and hosts a popular podcast called  “The Space in Between Podcast”. \nMIKE BRIGGS\, FOOTBALL (CLASS OF 1960)\nA three sports star at PAHS\, Briggs played on the outstanding 1959 football team that arguably was the best football team in PAHS history\, losing only to Everett in the opening game of the season. He is often called the best student athlete to ever come out of the school\, serving as the PAHS Salutatorian in 1960. Playing both offense and defense\, he went on to be an All Pacific Coast Conference tackle at the University of Washington in 1963. He was also an academic All-American and played for the Huskies in the 1964 Rose Bowl. After receiving a degree in Physics at the UW\, he went on to receive his MBA from Harvard\, and had an extremely successful business career\, serving as the CEO for several companies. \nSHERRI FELTON\, TRACK & BASKETBALL (CLASS OF 1977) \nFelton made the Seattle Times Golden Girl list of the top 40 female multi-sport athletes in State of Washington high school history in 1989. She was All-State in basketball\, setting state tournament records for two game (70 points and 28 field goals) and single game scoring (39 points). She high jumped 5-11 during her senior year\, which was the best in the nation. She qualified for the USA national team trials in the pentathlon\, and was all-league in volleyball\, basketball and track. She went on to become the first female to high jump over 6-0 at the University of Washington\, and set the Husky single game basketball scoring record of 36 points against WSU\, which stood until all-time NCAA scoring leader Kelsey Plum broke it. \nBARRY WILCOX\, CYCLING (CLASS OF 1996) \nA multiple national champion in the 15 to 16 year old age category in the sport of road cycling and a member of the United States Junior National Cycling Team during his sophomore and junior years at Port Angeles High School. He was also a consistent top five finisher in a number of professional races amongst men years’ older than him. Unfortunately\, he was also involved in an automobile accident during his junior year at PAHS that resulted in a spinal cord injury and quadriplegia. A few years later Barry would play wheelchair rugby with a couple different teams across the nation and two of which won national championships. He got his second chance to race bicycles again\, although a hand cycle\, in 2015. and has been on many world cup podiums around the globe. His greatest accomplishment was at the 2023 World Paracycling Championships in Scotland where he claimed a bronze medal in the road race. He is currently on the Unites States Para National Cycling Team and hoping to compete in the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.
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SUMMARY:First Fed Community Conversation | The Importance of Local Journalism
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Port Angeles Kiwanis Noon Club: First Fed Community Conversation | The Importance of Local Journalism\nTuesday\, April 22 @ 6PM | Donna M. Morris Theater\nLIVESTREAM AVAILABLE: CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE \nPAY-WHAT-MAKES-YOU-HAPPY \nField Arts & Events Hall will host a pivotal First Fed Community Conversation on the importance of local journalism\, honoring the legacy of John Brewer. Brewer\, who led the Peninsula Daily News from 1998 to 2015\, was a dedicated newsman whose contributions left a lasting impact on the Olympic Peninsula. \nThis event aims to highlight the crucial role of local news in fostering informed communities\, promoting civic engagement\, and holding institutions accountable. The one-hour panel discussion\, moderated by journalist and educator George Erb\, will feature Brier Dudley (Free Press Initiative)\, Eran Kennedy (Peninsula Daily News)\, Brown Maloney (Radio Pacific)\, Emma Maple (Peninsula Daily News)\, and Rich Riski (Peninsula College). Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with local journalists and media experts. Following the discussion\, guests are invited to a post-conversation reception in the Pat Donlin Lobby. \nThe panel will explore John Brewer’s legacy\, the challenges faced by local news outlets\, including financial pressures and the changing media landscape\, and the implications of community information gaps\, transparency\, and public trust. Strategies for sustaining quality journalism in the region will also be discussed. Participants will hear firsthand accounts of how local journalism impacts lives in the community\, emphasizing the need for continued support and investment in this vital resource. \nBy bringing together diverse voices in journalism\, the event seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the value of local news and inspire collective action to preserve it. This gathering at Field Arts & Events Hall promises to be an enlightening and empowering experience\, reinforcing the essential connection between local news and community well-being. \nModerator:  George Erb\, Journalist and Educator \nPanelists: \nBrier Dudley\, Seattle Times\nEran Kennedy\, Peninsula Daily News\nBrown M. Maloney\, Radio Pacific\nEmma Maple\, Peninsula Daily News\nRich Riski\, Peninsula College \nGEORGE ERB\, MODERATOR\nGeorge Erb is a retired journalist and university educator who remains active in journalism and open-government issues. He worked more than 40 years as a reporter and editor at weekly and daily newspapers\, all in Western Washington. George’s writing credits include The Seattle Times and the Peninsula Daily News. During his 7 ½ years as editor of the Puget Sound Business Journal\, the business weekly was a runner-up for a Pulitzer Prize. \nFor nearly 10 years George was an adjunct journalism instructor at Western Washington University.\nHe earned a bachelor’s in history from Hanover College and a master’s in journalism from the University of Oregon. \nGeorge is currently secretary of the Washington Coalition for Open Government\, a nonpartisan\, nonprofit advocate for transparency and informed citizens. He lives in Bellevue with his wife\, historical nonfiction author Mavis Amundson. \n_ \nBRIER DUDLEY\, SEATTLE TIMES \nBrier Dudley is editor of The Seattle Times Save the Free Press public service initiative. \nDudley has been with The Seattle Times since 1998 and was a member of the editorial board for five years. He spent 14 years covering Microsoft and the technology industry\, including nine years writing a tech column for the Business and Technology sections. A third-generation Seattleite\, Dudley received a B.A. in English from Whitman College and studied film production in Italy before starting a career in newspapers at The Sequim Gazette. He has won numerous regional and national journalism awards. \n_ \nERAN KENNEDY\, PENINSULA DAILY NEWS\nEran Kennedy has been a media professional for nearly 40 years. After joining Sound Publishing in 2018\, she initially served as advertising director and was later promoted to regional publisher of the Peninsula Daily News\, Sequim Gazette and Forks Forum in 2023. \nA graduate of the British Columbia Institute of Technology\, Eran began her career in Vancouver\, B.C.\, with Elty Publications/VanPress\, where she rose to Operations Supervisor\, securing home delivery for over 500\,000 weekly newspapers across Vancouver’s lower mainland. In 1999\, she was appointed general manager of Black Press Media’s North Shore Real Estate Weekly. Later\, she moved to Hawaii when the company purchased the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and MidWeek Publications. \nEran’s leadership style sparks innovation and is rooted in service and creating community. She takes pride in community service and has served on nonprofit boards\, including the Dale Turner YMCA and Horizon School Board. She is currently the immediate past president of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce board of directors and a board member of the Clallam County Economic Development Council. \nA North Olympic Peninsula resident for the past 10 years\, Eran is married to a retired Coast Guard chief petty officer and is the mother of two active teenagers. She is dedicated to keeping the community informed and engaged with local news\, ensuring that residents stay connected to the events and issues that matter to them most. \n_ \nBROWN M. MALONEY\, RADIO PACIFIC \nBrown M. Maloney is the owner/operator of Radio Pacific\, a group of three radio stations based in Port Angeles\, WA. His experience in the newspaper industry is extensive\, spanning from community newspapers to large size daily newspapers. \nIn addition to his local radio ownership\, Maloney owned and published the Sequim Gazette and Forks Forum for 23 years.  During that time his newspapers won multiple awards within the state press association. \nMaloney however\, feels most fortunate for the impact his family business (McClatchy Newspapers) has had in California and beyond. Starting with the Sacramento Bee in 1857 (established by his great great grandfather)\, the company published the Bee and other California newspapers throughout its first 120 years.  Starting in the 1980’s\, McClatchy grew on a much larger scale acquiring newspapers throughout the US including The Miami Herald\, Charlotte Observer\, Kansas City Star and The Tacoma News Tribune.  In total the company owned and operated 30 daily newspapers. \nMaloney spent 22 years as a member of the McClatchy Board of Directors (1998-2020).  In addition\, he has been a Seattle Times Board member holding this position for 14 years. \nHow did Maloney settle on the Olympic Peninsula?  He had an Aunt and Uncle living in Port Angeles who he visited as a youngster.  He fell in love with the area and decided to do his first two years of college at Peninsula College.   Maloney eventually came back at age 30 and threw himself into what he knew best and loved most – the news media. \n_ \nEMMA MAPLE\, PENINSULA DAILY NEWS\nEmma Maple has been working at Peninsula Daily News as a general assignment reporter for about eight months\, ever since graduating from Whitworth University last spring with a degree in Communications and Peace Studies. She covers Port Angeles city council\, Clallam County commissioners and a number of other topics. Long term\, she hopes to report in the field of religious journalism or on the judicial system. \n_ \nRICH RISKI\, PENINSULA COLLEGE\nRich Riski is a journalism instructor at Peninsula College with 25 of teaching. Along the way\, he taught graduate students from the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs in Baku\, Azerbaijan where\, as a Fulbright Senior Specialist\, he explored political unrest and the cultural rise of the web. He taught for two months in Nanning\, China. \nRiski documented five national presidential conventions from both sides of the aisles. The first was as a guest of CSPAN. Later he gained media credentials thanks to KONP Radio and the generous support of the PC Foundation. \nHe worked as a reporter and photographer in central Ohio and Washington at the Peninsula Daily News\, beside freelancing. He earned a bachelor’s in natural resources from Ohio State University and a master’s in journalism from the University of Memphis. \nRiski is married to Cheryl Baumann\, a salmon restoration advocate and the father of Alden\, a surveyor and musician. They all serve at the pleasure of Clooney\, their most curious newshound. \n– \nABOUT THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA JOURNALISM FUND \nThe Olympic Peninsula Journalism Fund is a vital initiative aimed at supporting local journalism. Established by the Peninsula Daily News\, this fund seeks to ensure the sustainability and growth of community-focused reporting. Through a partnership with the Olympic View Community Foundation\, this fund allows readers to make tax-deductible contributions\, directly supporting the newsroom’s efforts to cover important local issues\, from government and education to environmental and health topics. These contributions will help the newspaper continue its mission of providing reliable\, in-depth journalism that reflects the needs and interests of our community. The fund also supports investigative journalism\, ensuring that critical issues are thoroughly examined and reported. By donating to the Olympic Peninsula Journalism Fund\, community members invest in the future of local journalism\, helping to preserve the integrity and independence of the press. This initiative underscores the importance of local news in fostering informed communities and promoting civic engagement. The Peninsula Daily News remains committed to delivering high-quality journalism\, thanks to the unwavering support of its readers and donors. \nInitiated in memory of John Brewer\, former editor and publisher of the Peninsula Daily News\, this fund also honors his legacy. Brewer\, who led the PDN from 1998 to 2015\, was a consummate newsman dedicated to keeping the community informed. His kindness and commitment to journalism left a lasting impact on the Olympic Peninsula and this fund will uphold the values he championed\, ensuring that his spirit of integrity and dedication lives on through the work of the Peninsula Daily News.
URL:https://fieldhallevents.org/event/first-fed-community-conversation-importance-local-journalism/
LOCATION:Field Arts & Events Hall – Donna M. Morris Theater\, 201 W Front Street\, Port Angeles\, WA\, 98362\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Community Partnership,Culture & Humanities,Field Hall Presents,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T190000
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SUMMARY:Samite: Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Samite: Resilience\nSaturday\, November 23 @ 1PM | Donna M. Morris Theater\nSaturday\, November 23 @ 7PM | Donna M. Morris Theater\nTickets $25 – $50 Adults\, $15 Youth CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS \nBeautiful\, powerful\, personal and musical – “Resilience” is a play with the urgency of now combined with timeless stories of healing. \nInternationally recognized musician\, humanitarian\, and artists Samite tells his life’s story in this multi-media one-man play. He tells the story of his emergence from the nightmare of life under Amin and Milton Obote (“… when the birds stopped singing”) to being a healer through the power of music. \nSamite often includes a story or two in his concerts\, but now he has turned his entire presentation inside out and the result is raw and bracing. Both performances of this show include an extended post-performance Q&A for authentic audience connection. \n \n  \n“Rhythmic beats\, floating melodies and impactful lyrics are the main components needed to create African music. These are also the elements Ugandan musician Samite Mulondo uses to spread hope\, healing and peace around the world.” – Grand Valley Lanthorn \n“Resilience is about blending beautiful traditional African music with stories of hope and tolerance. Sharing difficult topics\, Samite opened the doors for the us to gain new knowledge and empathy with grace and sensitivity. Music definitely heals – A must see!” – Karen Wacks\, (LMHC\, M.Ed.\, MT-BC) Professor of Music Therapy\, Berklee College of Music \n  \nABOUT THE ARTIST\nThe world-renowned musician Samite was born and raised in Uganda\, where his grandfather taught him to play the traditional flute. \nWhen he was twelve\, a music teacher placed a western flute in his hands setting him on his way to becoming one of East Africa’s most acclaimed flutists. He performed frequently to enthusiastic audiences throughout Uganda until 1982\, when he was forced to flee to Kenya as a political refugee. Samite immigrated to the United States in 1987\, and now he and his wife Sandra make their home on their small horse farm in upstate New York. \nWhen he is not touring\, Samite finds inspiration from their horses\, Shadow and Thyme\, photography and woodworking. Today his smooth vocals accompanied by the kalimba\, marimba\, litungu\, and various flutes mesmerize audiences throughout the world. \nSamite has released eleven CDs internationally and in 2009\, the film Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai\, which features his original score\, debuted nationally on PBS. Samite released My Music World\, in 2010 and\, as he states\, the album captures more of who he is than any of his previous albums. “It represents influences from all the places I have been\, from my childhood in Uganda\, and my life in Kenya as a refugee\, to my current travels in Africa with my work for Musicians for World Harmony. I am always inspired by my surroundings– my childhood hikes into the forest\, my teenage years in Kampala\, and my visits to refugee camps and orphanages.” In 2012\, Samite composed the soundtrack for the film Addiction Incorporated and his ninth CD\, Trust {Inspired by the soundtrack for the film “Addiction Incorporated”} was  released in that year.  Samite has recently released his tenth CD\, “Another Side of Me” (available on this website) and he is currently working on another CD to be released later this year. \nSamite is the subject of the documentary\, Song of the Refugee\, distributed by PBS in 1998. It was while filming this that Samite’s work as a humanitarian began.  In 2002\, he founded Musicians for World Harmony\, an organization dedicated to enabling musicians throughout the world to share their music to promote peace\, understanding\, and harmony among people. In that capacity he travels to sing\, play music\, and exchange stories with victims of war\, poverty and HIV/AIDS.  He has traveled extensively the war-torn and distressed countries of Uganda\, Kenya\, Congo\, Rwanda\, Tanzania\, Latvia\, Liberia and Cote d’Ivoire to work in refugee camps\, with former child soldiers and AIDS orphans. \nIn his role as Founding Director of Musicians for World Harmony\, Samite is fortunate to bring his message of peace to a wide audience. He performed his arrangement of the traditional Baganda song\, Ani Oyo for The Dalai Lama in 2007 during Bridging Worlds with His Holiness The Dalia Lama in Ithaca\, NY. In 2009 he performed at “Connecting For Change\,” part of the 2009 Vancouver Peace Summit: Nobel Laureates in Dialogue\, hosted by the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education. \nIn the fall of 2011\, Samite performed and spoke at the UNHCR 60th Anniversary Celebration in New York City. More recently Samite collaborated with the filmmakers of “Alive Inside\,” an award-winning documentary on the power of music to awaken the memories locked away in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.  This film and Samite’s subsequent place on Dr. Bill Thomas’ 2014 “Second Wind Tour\,” have cemented the natural progression of the work that Samite does with Musicians for World Harmony.  This direction\, of an increased focus on working with seniors and dementia patients\, evolved into a collaboration between MWH and Dr. Bill Thomas for his “Age of Disruption Tour” in 2016 and 2017. Samite and Musicians for World Harmony continue to bring the healing power of music into communities in upstate New York and around the country- working with young and old alike. \nIn the Spring of 2018\, Samite finished recording his eleventh CD\, Resilience -and it was released on September 14\, 2018.  He also completed two years of work with directors at Saint Joseph University on the theatrical performance of the same name which had its World Premiere on March 23\, 2018 in Hartford\, CT.  Samite is now touring Lessons of Humanity and Resilience\, his one-man theater performances and his compelling show\, The Story of Mutoto\, in which he connects the stories of his childhood in Uganda to his trips to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in western Uganda and the plight of the endangered Silverback Mountain Gorillas.
URL:https://fieldhallevents.org/event/samite-resilience-2/
LOCATION:Field Arts & Events Hall – Donna M. Morris Theater\, 201 W Front Street\, Port Angeles\, WA\, 98362\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Culture & Humanities,Field Hall Presents,Live Music,Theater,World
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240805T190000
DTSTAMP:20240712T235236Z
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SUMMARY:Ten Years After: A Photo-Journey of the Elwha
DESCRIPTION:August 5 @ 6PM | Ten Years After: A Photo Journey of the Elwha\nBook Release Event with John Gussman\nSunset Bar & Lounge open 5PM – 9PM\nClick here to RSVP for this event \nJoin Field Hall and local photographer John Gussman for a book release event and First Fed Community Conversation surrounding his new book\, Ten Years After. \nTen Years After showcases the changes on the Elwha River during dam removal. At the time (2010 to 2014)\, the removal of two working dams was the largest dam removal in history. August 26\, 2024\, marks ten years since the completion of dam removal. The hand-picked images in this book came from the thousands of images that John Gussman photographed during that time period. The book includes many photos not previously published. Ten Years After contains 60 pages of full-color photographs in 8.5″ x 11″ soft cover format. Order your copy and own a part of history. John will hand sign every book sold at this event. \nThis event will take place in the Sunset Lounge. Space is limited; please RSVP.  \nABOUT THE ARTIST\nAfter getting a degree in photography\, John Gussman began working full time in 1973 as a staff photographer for a newspaper in the bay area. Moving to Washington State in 1979 to be closer to wilderness\, and with Olympic National Park as his backyard\, he began to photograph this new natural playground. \nIn 1982 John began his own business\, Doubleclick Productions\, and found he had a natural talent for photographing architecture and other commercial location work. It was consistent work to pay the bills\, always an important factor to the self employed. After doing that for over three decades\, John has come full circle in his career and now focuses most of his attention capturing landscapes\, people and adventure\, wildlife\, and the outdoor lifestyle. John has an extensive collection of stock images and video centered around the Olympic Peninsula as well as other geographic areas. With his intimate knowledge of the Olympic Peninsula natural environment\, he provides location services for commercial clients looking to film in the area. \nAlways looking for ways to push the boundaries for new perspectives\, John has worked since 2015 using UAV drones for both stills and video\, as well as aerial mapping work. He is FAA licensed and is insured to fly any commercial application for clients. \nWorking locally and abroad\, John is actively doing projects to help tell the stories of companies\, non-profits\, and environmental organizations to help tell the story of the planet.
URL:https://fieldhallevents.org/event/ten-years-after/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Family Friendly,Field Hall Presents,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240730T200000
DTSTAMP:20240711T232301Z
CREATED:20240711T230913Z
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SUMMARY:First Fed Community Conversation: The Spirit of Ubuntu
DESCRIPTION:JULY 30 @ 6PM | “THE SPIRIT OF UBUNTU” DOCUMENTARY\nDonna M. Morris Theater at Field Hall \nSunset Bar & Lounge open 5PM – 9PM\nClick here to RSVP for this event \nI Am because We Are – We Are because I Am   \nFirst Fed Community Conversations are free and low-cost arts and humanities events at Field Hall. We are grateful to our community partners\, donors\, and members who make these accessible events possible. This is a pay-what-makes-you-happy event.  \nAward winning film director Kudzai Tinago teams up with grammy nominated reggae legend Pato Banton and world-renowned keyboard player Antoinette Rootsdawtah embark on an amazing journey to 10 countries across the continent of Africa to explore and document the ancient philosophy of Ubuntu. An idea that has its roots in the Bantu dialect\, meaning “I Am because We Are” illustrating the interconnectedness of all Humanity. \nThe documentary not only highlights the diverse beauty to be found across Africa but also focuses on some of the most dynamic and visionary leaders who practice the teachings of Ubuntu in their daily work to improve the lives of the people in their local and surrounding communities. \nIn celebration of the 15 awards that “The Spirit of Ubuntu” Documentary and “The Baobab” Short Film have recently won at International Film Festivals\, Pato & Antoinette are heading on a world tour to host Free Film Screening Events of the movies at Cinemas\, Universities and other venues in over 20 countries. \nJoin us in the Donna M. Morris Theater for a free screening of the abbreviated 40-minute documentary “The Spirit of Ubuntu.” Following the film\, husband and wife duo Pato Banton and Antoinette Rootsdawtah will offer a 20-minute community conversation and talk back\, followed by a private performance of their original music. \nField Hall and the Sunset Bar & Lounge open to the public at 5PM. Screening begins at 6PM in the Donna M. Morris Theater. The Sunset Lounge will remain open and serving dinner and drinks through 9PM. \nLearn more about “The Spirit of Ubuntu” at https://thespiritofubuntu.us/
URL:https://fieldhallevents.org/event/spirit-of-ubuntu/
LOCATION:Field Arts & Events Hall – Donna M. Morris Theater\, 201 W Front Street\, Port Angeles\, WA\, 98362\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Family Friendly,Field Hall Presents,Free,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T200000
DTSTAMP:20240531T182924Z
CREATED:20240531T182924Z
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SUMMARY:First Fed Community Conversation: Documentary "Screenagers" in partnership with Port Angeles Healthy Youth Coalition
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 18th @ Field Hall: First Fed Community Conversation: Documentary “Screenagers” in partnership with Port Angeles Healthy Youth Coalition\nFREE EVENT – Please click here to RSVP \nField Arts & Events Hall is excited to host a screening of the documentary SCREENAGERS and post-show First Fed Community Conversation surrounding the effects of screen time on kids. This event is presented in partnership with Port Angeles Heathy Youth Coalition with support from the Washington State Health Care Association and Prevention Works! \nThe Field Hall lower Pat Donlin Lobby and upstairs Sunset Lounge will open at 4:30PM on Tuesday\, June 18th for a pre-show community showcase with our presenting partners. SCREENAGERS screening begins at 5:30PM in the Donna M. Morris Theater. Stay for a post-screening discussion in the theater. This event is free – please RSVP. \nAre you watching kids scroll through life\, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston saw that with her own kids and learned that the average kid spends 6.5 hours a day looking at screens. She wondered about the impact of all this time and about the friction occurring in homes and schools around negotiating screen time—friction she knew all too well. \nIn SCREENAGERS\, as with her award-winning documentaries on mental health\, Delaney takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life\, including her own\, to explore struggles over social media\, video games\, academics and internet addiction. Through poignant\, and unexpectedly funny stories\, along with surprising insights from authors\, psychologists\, and brain scientists\, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance. \n\n\n\n\n\nPhysician and filmmaker\, Delaney Ruston decided to make SCREENAGERS when she found herself constantly struggling with her two kids about screen time. Ruston felt guilty and confused\, not sure what limits were best\, especially around mobile phones\, social media\, gaming\, and how to monitor online homework. Hearing repeatedly how other parents were equally overwhelmed\, she realized this is one of the biggest\, unexplored parenting issues of our time. \nAs a director\, Ruston turned the camera on her own family and others—revealing stories of messy struggles over social media\, video games\, academics and internet addiction.  We meet Hannah\, a 14-year old victim of social media bullying who struggled trying to hide her social media use from her mom. And Andrew\, whose love of video games turned into an addiction taking him from earning straight A’s to flunking out of college. \nInterwoven into these stories\, are cutting edge science and insights from thought leaders Peggy Orenstein\, Sherry Turkle\, Simon Sinek\, as well as leading brain scientists who present evidence on the real changes in the brain when kids are on screens. SCREENAGERS goes far beyond exposing the risks of screen time\, it reveals multiple approaches on how parents and educators can work with kids to help them achieve a healthy amount of screen time. \nParents are encouraged to bring their kids to the movie. Learn more at www.screenagersmovie.com.
URL:https://fieldhallevents.org/event/screenagers/
LOCATION:Field Arts & Events Hall – Donna M. Morris Theater\, 201 W Front Street\, Port Angeles\, WA\, 98362\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation,Field Hall Presents,Free
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