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SEQUIM \u2014 The First Friday Art Walk will celebrate with a silver-themed event from 5 p.m. to
\n8 p.m. at various venues in downtown Sequim.\n<\/p>\n
Maps for the self-guided tour are available at www.
\nsequimartwalk.com.\n<\/p>\n
Special events in January include:\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 The 10th Whodunit Downtown will present \u201cThe Case of the Back in the Day in the Y2K Glitchy Computer Fraud.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
The annual mystery game allows visitors to engage with suspects and collect clues
\nfrom downtown venues to solve the crime.<\/p>\n
The story, set just before the turn of the millennium, involves a computer fraud amid the panic surrounding the Y2K bug and the looming shutdown of computer networks worldwide.\n<\/p>\n
Players can pick up a game card at participating venues starting at 5 p.m. then mingle with the suspects to solve the crime.<\/p>\n
Completed game cards should be turned in at Whodunit Headquarters in Three Little Birds Studio d\u2019Arte, 112 W. Washington St., before the prize drawing at 7:30 p.m.\n<\/p>\n
The winner must be 21 or older but does not need to be present at the drawing to win.<\/p>\n
Cards will be drawn randomly until the correct answer is found.\n<\/p>\n
Participants are encouraged to dress in 2000s-era attire.\n<\/p>\n
Other events this weekend include:\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Blue Whole Gallery, 129 W. Washington St., will host a reception for \u201cBest of the Artists of Blue Whole Gallery\u201d from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.\n<\/p>\n
The exhibit, which will be in the gallery\u2019s windows throughout January, has been curated by pottery artist and gallery president Janet Piccola.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Best of Show gives each artist an opportunity to present what they like most about their work,\u201d Piccola said. \u201cMy job as curator is to find a way to showcase each piece, presenting that piece in its best light.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Attendees will have an opportunity to meet many of the artists during the reception.\n<\/p>\n
The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.\n<\/p>\n
For more information, visit www.bluewholegallery.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \u2022 The A. Milligan Gallery, 520 N. Sequim Ave., will host the Olympic Peninsula Art Association\u2019s annual members show and fundraiser.\n<\/p>\n The show will include a silent auction for \u201cLong Shadows,\u201d a painting by Sequim artist Suzan Noyes.\n<\/p>\n Bids can be placed at the galley, and the winner will be announced during the Art Walk.\n<\/p>\n Proceeds from the sale of the 18-by-22-inch pastel painting will benefit the Olympic Peninsula Art Association and its art scholarship program.\n<\/p>\n The show will be on display through Jan. 9.\n<\/p>\n For more information, visit www.opaagroup.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \u2022 The Sequim Arts Advisory Commission will exhibit \u201cBlack & White\u201d in the Karen Kuznek-Reese Gallery at the Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar St., through mid-January.\n<\/p>\n \u2022 Sequim Spice and Tea, 139 W. Washington St., will have unique art, including glass, pottery, illustration and local artists\u2019 photography.\n<\/p>\n \u2022 La Petite Maison Blanche, 213 E. Washington St., will feature uniquely curated gifts and festive treats throughout the shop.\n<\/p>\n \u2022 Western Wanderer, 108 W. Washington St., will host live music, decorative storytelling apparel and creative conversations.\n<\/p>\n \u2022 Over the Fence, 118 E. Washington St., will showcase local makers.\n<\/p>\n \u2022 Rainshadow Caf\u00e9, 157 W. Cedar St., will host live music with Dawn and Steve from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.\n<\/p>\n \u2022 Sofie\u2019s Flowers, 127 W. Washington St., will have artful creations from local artists and decorative pieces for the season.\n<\/p>\n For more information, including adding a venue or an artist to the list, call Renne Emiko Brock at 360-460-3023 or email renneemiko@gmail.com<\/a>.
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